Richard “Ricky” Robison, age 61

Posted by on Jun 9, 2016

Richard “Ricky” Robison, age 61, of Elk Horn died there on Thursday, June 9, 2016.

Ricky was born July 7, 1954 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late Richard “Wig” Robison and Bonnie Cox Robison who survives.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.  He was a graduate of the University of Louisville and held several advance technical certifications at Parker-Kalon where he worked for over 36 years.  He was a member of Elk Horn Masonic Lodge, an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed riding motorcycles. He could play a number of musical instruments and wrote and performed several songs.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Herron Robison; his mother, Bonnie Cox Robison, of Campbellsville; a son, Roger Blankenship of Bowling Green, two grandsons, Isaac and Brody Blankenship; two sisters; Vivian Robison and Missy Jeffries and her husband, Travis of Campbellsville and a special caregiver, Robbie Kearney.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 12th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 11th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

You may leave a message for the family at lyondewittberry.com

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Robert Paul “Bob” Rotschi, age 82

Posted by on Jun 9, 2016

Robert Paul “Bob” Rotschi, age 82, of Campbellsville died Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Golden Living Center Green Hill in Greensburg.

Bob was born in Queens, NY on July 24, 1933 to the late Emile and Mary K. Kinn Rotschi.  He served in the US Army infantry in Korea and Japan and was a member of the VFW and American Legion.  He was the founder and former Commander of the local DAV Chapter and originated the local observances of Memorial and Veteran Days.  A chef, he was a member of the Long Island Culinary Association.  His memberships also included Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and the Civil Service Employees Association of New York.  He was a Pigeon Fancier and Pigeon Monger and a member of the Louisville Pigeon Club.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Georgiana Huber Rotschi; a son, James Stillwell and a brother, Emile Rotschi.

He is survived by his daughters, Gail Allen and her husband, Paul and Nancy Foley, of Campbellsville and sons, Gary Rotschi and Gregory Graham, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; four grandchildren, Brandon (Tami) Stillwell, Stephen Goodwin, Elizabeth Goodwin Erwin and Kathleen Foley; 4 great-grandchildren, Emma Erwin, Jackson Erwin, Riley Stillwell and Kathleen Stillwell and extended family, Donald and Mary Conover and family.  Serving as honorary pallbearers are special friends, Richard Norby, Fred Henchen and Carl Slutz

Funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13 with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Catholic Charities and be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

You may leave a condolence online at lyondewittberry.com

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Iris Irene Estevez, 91

Posted by on Jun 9, 2016

Iris Pic Mrs. Iris Irene Estevez of Radcliff was born on September 8, 1924 in the Dominican Republic to the late Simeon “Pasito” Estevez and Maria Engracia Rodriguez. She departed this life on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Estevez was 91 years and 9 months of age. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. She was a retired teacher and seamstress, an excellent cook, and loved to volunteer for her church and family.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

One daughter and son-in-law: Iris Lucia Nolasco and Edwin Santiago,

Three siblings: Maria “Cocola” Socorro Estevez of the Dominican Republic, Mimerva Rodriguez of New York, and Rafael Rodriguez, also of New York,

Several grandchildren, including Laidy Abreu, Esteward Abreu, and Madelin Abreu,

Two great-grandchildren: Elian Abreu and Adriana Abreu,

And a host of other family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Silvia Abreu, one brother, Rafael “Cuyo” Estevez, and a nephew, Usbaldo “QuiQue” Estevez.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Iris Irene Estevez on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 1:00 pm EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Cremation rites will be conducted after the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, June 11, from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral.LRPETTY LOGO

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