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Paul Simpson, 93

Posted by on Nov 6, 2016

Mr. Paul Charles Simpson, a resident of Bluegrass Way in Campbellsville, formerly of Walton, Kentucky, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was the son of the late Reamy and Minnie (Hammond) Simpson, and was one of five children born into this union. Mr. Simpson was 93 years and 20 days of age when he was called to his eternal home. He professed faith in Christ and was an elder in the Walton Christian Church. He married Dorothy McMillian on March 25, 1945, and they shared their lives until her passing in 2009. Mr. Simpson answered the call to duty and served his country honorably in the United States Navy as a tail gunner in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He had a strong belief in honor and duty, two traits that were evidenced in his both his private and public lives. He was a former mayor of Walton, and a retiree of Cincinnati Gas and Electric / Duke Energy. His kind and caring spirit will not only be missed by his family, but also the communities he touched.

He leaves to carry his legacy:

Three children: Donna Crawford of Walton, Michael Simpson and companion Marice Kunz of Scottsdale, AZ, and Karla Gamble of Cincinnati, OH,

Six grandchildren: Samantha Burch and husband John of Campbellsville, Kalli Kunz of Scottsdale, AZ, Kara Leavitt and husband Tanner of Scottsdale, AZ, Andrew Crawford and companion Amber Rich of Elsmere, KY, Nicholas Gamble of Seattle, WA, and Rebecca Gamble of Cincinnati, OH,

Ten great-grandchildren: Morgan Melvin and husband Daniel, Alexandra Burch, Christopher Burch, Kayleigh Burch, Anneliese Crawford, Kyla Gamble, Austin Crawford, Jordan Gamble, Lotus Furrey, and Kaleo Leavitt,

And a host of extended family and friends.

Mr. Simpson preferred cremation, and those rites were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. There was no public visitation. Mr. Simpson had requested to be buried with his wife, and together they will be interred in the Walton Cemetery at a later date.LRPETTY LOGO

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Clay Stubbs, 75

Posted by on Nov 6, 2016

Mr. Cecil Clay Stubbs of Campbellsville, son of the late Alvin Kenneth and Lizzie May (Kearney) Stubbs, was born in Adair County on May 25, 1941. He departed this life on Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center after an illness. He was 75 years, 5 months, and 10 days of age. Mr. Stubbs was a sawmill worker, a former employee of the Fruit of the Loom factory, and drove a cab. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Three sons: Junior Stubbs of Campbellsville, Lee Stubbs and wife Billie Jo of Metcalfe County, and Robbie Lynn Stubbs and companion Kim Reily of Scottsville,

His companion of thirty-plus years: Joyce Tucker of Campbellsville,

Three grandchildren: Shaun Stubbs of Campbellsville, Caleigh Stubbs of Gallatin, TN, and Tyler Stubbs of Florida,

Six great-grandchildren,

And a host of extended family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Stubbs on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Tyler Stubbs will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Shipp Cemetery, 1191 E. Owl Creek Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 8, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.LRPETTY LOGO

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George Frank Hagan, 88

Posted by on Nov 6, 2016

hagan-picMr. George Frank Hagan of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Louisville, having attained the age of 88 years, 10 months, and 21 days. He was born on December 15, 1927 in Tompkinsville to the late Bascal and Effie (Carlock) Hagan. Mr. Hagan professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was the owner and operator of Hagan’s Auto Sales, the oldest used car dealership in Taylor County. Mr. Hagan also kept busy by hauling milk for Chapel’s Dairy, and as a young man, he had worked in the funeral business. He answered the call to duty and served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife of 62 years: Martha Elise (Nevins) Hagan,

Two sons: George Dale Hagan and wife Linda of Louisville, and Greg Hagan and wife Tonya of Campbellsville,

Four siblings: Ronald Hagan and wife Ruby Nell of Tompkinsville, Junior Hagan of Glasgow, Doris Reeser of Tennessee, and Emogene Tyree and husband Riley of Glasgow,

Five grandchildren: Renae Weddle and husband John of Campbellsville, Amber Floyd and husband Bryant of Connecticut, Whitney Hagan of Wilmore, Paula Pierce of Louisville, and Angie Vittitow and husband Kevin of Louisville,

Six great-grandchildren: Logan Weddle, Zoe Weddle, Ryan Weddle, Josh Pierce, Luke Vittitow, and Stephanie Huff,

And a host of extended family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a brother and a sister, Dillard Hagan and Blanche Hagan.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Hagan on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Josh Wilson will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 Hwy 208, Lebanon, KY 40033, with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veteran’s Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 8, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.LRPETTY LOGO

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