MItchell Lewis Walters, 50

Posted by on Nov 12, 2015

Walters PicMr. Mitchell Lewis Walters was born on August 22, 1965 in Campbellsville to the late Raymond Lewis and Augusta (Brown) Walters. He departed this life on November 11, 2015 at his home in Campbellsville. He was 50 years, 3 months, and 20 days of age. Mr. Walters was a former roll-back truck driver. He especially enjoyed motorsports and watching UK basketball.

He leaves to cherish his memory:
Two sons: Billy Ray Walters of Indiana, and Brian Mitchell Walters of Campbellsville,
One daughter: Brandy Mae Walters of Campbellsville,
A sister: Patricia Brown and husband Russell of Edmonton,
Three grandchildren: Mason Isaac Jackson, Madison Rose Walters, and Carter James Short,
And a host of other family and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Jean Brown and Elizabeth “Libby” Walters.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Walters on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. The Rev. Brad Lackey will be officiating.
In order to fulfill Mr. Walters’ wishes, cremation rites will be accorded him after the service.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, November 12, from 4:00 PM until time for the service.LRPETTY LOGO

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Annie Mae Shofner Roots, 90

Posted by on Nov 11, 2015

Annie Mae Shofner Roots, 90, formerly of Campbellsville died Tuesday, November 10, 2015 in Versailles where she had lived for the past three years.

She was born Annie Mae Shofner to the late Albert and Mary Sprowles Shofner on August 25, 1925 in Marion County.  She retired from Fruit of the Loom where she worked for several years.  She had professed faith in Christ and had attended various churches throughout her life.

She married Charlie F. Roots on May 17, 1941 and he preceded her in death on June 28, 2005.  Also preceding him in death were a son, Bobby Joe Roots and two brothers, Gilbert Shofner and Oscar Shofner.

She is survived by her two sons, Donnie Ray Roots and Tommy Dean Roots and his wife, Linda, all of Versailles; two grandchildren, Shannon Roots and Kayla Roots and a great-grandaughter, Charlsey and a brother, Eddie Shofner of Campbellsville

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2015 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. George Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in Lebanon National Cemetery.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 pm Thursday, November 12th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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Geraldine Brewer, 72

Posted by on Nov 9, 2015

Brew 1Mrs. Geraldine (Lawson) Brewer of Campbellsville was born in Taylor County on February 17, 1943 into the marriage of Mary (Barnett) and the late Ira Lawson. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 9, 2015 after a long illness. She was 72 years, 8 months, and 23 days of age. She was the beloved wife of Willard Brewer, who survives. Mrs. Brewer was retired from the Campbellsville Fruit of the Loom factory. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville.

Besides her devoted husband, she leaves to cherish her memory:
One son: Ricky Brewer of Campbellsville,
Two brothers and two sisters: Jerry Lawson, Terry Lawson and wife Kathy, and Dorothy Little and husband Earl, all of Campbellsville, and Betty Nations and husband Buster of Milsap, Texas,
Three grandchildren: Candace Sneed and husband Jason, Blake Brewer and wife Danielle, and Emma Brewer,
And a host of extended family and close friends.

There will be a funeral mass to honor the life of Mrs. Geraldine Brewer on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM EST in the sanctuary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 425 N Central Ave, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 on Wednesday, November 11, from 7:00-9:00 AM EST.LRPETTY LOGO

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