Billy S. Bone, 85

Posted by on Feb 10, 2015

usarmy2 Mr. Billy Shelton Bone was born on September 1, 1929 in Hickman County, KY to the marriage of the late Cortez Ulysses and Bessie Lela (Vaden) Bone. He departed this life on February 8, 2015 at his home in Marion County at 85 years, 5 months, and 7 days of age. Mr. Bone served his country honorably in the United States Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. After returning stateside, he joined the Louisville Police Department, from which he would later retire. He professed faith in Christ at an early age, and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Bone was a productive man, and worked his cattle farm as his health would allow. He was a Mason and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Above that, though, he was the proud husband of his cherished wife Amelia.

Besides his wife, Amelia (Ison) Bone, he leaves to treasure his memory:
One son: Glenn Bone and wife Treisy of Campbellsville,
Seven grandchildren,
Two great-grandchildren,
And a host of extended family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Alan Bone.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Billy S. Bone conducted at the Louisville Memorial Gardens West, 4400 Memorial Gardens Dr., Louisville, KY 40216 on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Mr. Glenn Ison will deliver the eulogy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River, and can be at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
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Pearl Gumm

Posted by on Feb 9, 2015

Pearl Gumm, age 92, of Campbellsville, died Saturday, February 7, 2015 in Campbellsville.

She was born, Beulah Pearl Melton in Clinton County, Kentucky to the late William McKinley and Vertia Lawhorne Melton on June 2, 1922.  She had lived in Campbellsville since 1939 and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Gumm and two sons, Robert Lee and Wesley Alford Gumm.

She is survived by a son, James William Gumm and his wife, Elizabeth, of Kearney, Missouri; a daughter, Sheila Mae Gumm, of Campbellsville, five grandchildren, Carol Jean Brown, Campbellsville, Amy Whitner and her husband David of Kearney, Missouri, Bridgette Jones and her husband, Kim of Campbellsville, Roberta Foster and her husband, Steve of O’Fallon Missouri and Jennifer Perkins and her husband, Tony of Overland Park, Kansas; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 11th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Shaun Caudill officiating.  Burial will follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.  Serving as pallbearers will be David Whitner, Steve Foster, Tony Perkins, Josh Simpson, Ryan Sears and Kim Jones.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 10th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Leave condolences online at www.lyon-dewittfuneralhome.com

 

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Willis Benningfield

Posted by on Feb 7, 2015

Willis Benningfield of Elkhorn, son of the late Marvin Benningfield and Ethel Lee
PuryearWillis Benningfield Benningfield was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, February 17, 1933.He died at 8:58 P.M., Friday, February 6, 2015, in Louisville. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist Faith.
He was a retired farmer and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by three brothers: Sam Benningfield and wife, Mildred of Campbellsville, Walter Benningfield and James Benningfield and wife, Burnestine of Elkhorn; one niece and one nephew: Joan Walls and husband, Donald of Campbellsville and Roger Benningfield and wife, Karen of Elkhorn; several other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two half –brothers: Victor Benningfield and Clarence Benningfield and one nephew, Stanley Benningfield.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, Feb 8th at Parrott & Ramsey

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Parrott &
Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Rev. Ron Dooley

BURIAL: Elkhorn Cemetery

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