Donnie Dishman, 67

Posted by on Nov 24, 2014

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Mr. Donnie Dishman, age 67 of Campbellsville, passed away on Sunday at his home.

Survivors include a son: Tristan Dishman and wife Erica of Campbellsville.

Two step-daughters: Rhonda Burress of Lebanon and Leslie Dunn of Campbellsville.

A step-son: Ronnie Beckley of Springfield.

Three brothers: Bill Dishman of Campbellsville, Lonnie Dishman of Hodgenville and Grady Dishman of Monticello.

Two sisters: Pauline McGinnis of Campbellsville and Betty Dishman of Russell Springs.

Two Grandchildren: Cory and Connor Dishman both of Campbellsville

His companion: Donna Beckley of Campbellsville.

The funeral service for Mr. Donnie Dishman will be Wednesday at 12 noon at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Dishman Cemetery in Wayne County, KY.

Visitation after 10 AM Wednesday until time for the service.

Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund and can be made at the funeral home.

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Chester “Red” Lawson, age 89

Posted by on Nov 23, 2014

lawson, chesterChester “Red” Lawson, age 89, of Campbellsville died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville.

Chester was born April 4, 1925 to the late Dee and Murty Young Lawson in Adair County, KY.  He was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church. Red retired from Taylor County RECC after 43 years of service and enjoyed fishing and playing cards.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Erica Tiffany Lawson; four brothers, Charlie Lawson, Waymond Lawson, Gordon Lawson and Riley Lawson and three sisters, Marilyn White, Annie Robinson and Zelma Cheek.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Laura Glenn Lawson; a son, J.C. Lawson and his wife, Peggy; two daughters, Wanda Gray and her husband, Eugene and Marsha Estes and her husband, Billy, all of Campbellsville; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Robbie) Bell, Adam (Gretchen) Lawson, DeAnna (Jason) Humphress, Stephanie (Kenton) Gibson and Laura Estes and nine great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26th  at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home by Bro. Tommy Hughes and Bro. Shaun Caudill.  Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 25th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Gideon Bibles and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Sign guestbook and leave condolences at  http://www.lyon-dewittfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Chester-Lawson/

 

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William R. “Billy” Abell, 80

Posted by on Nov 22, 2014

Abell Pic Mr. William Robert “Billy” Abell was born in Marion County, Kentucky on September 15, 1934 into the marriage of Conrad and Georgie (Murphy) Abell. He departed this life on Friday, November 21, 2014 in Campbellsville having attained the age of 80 years, 2 months, and 6 days. Mr. Abell was married to Mrs. Wilma (Hicks) Abell, who preceded in death. He had a strong work ethic, and was a carpenter and mechanic by trade. Mr. Abell professed faith in Christ, and was a member of the White’s Ridge Baptist Church.

He leaves to cherish his memory:
One daughter: Debbie Graham and husband Rick of Campbellsville,
Two sons: Billy Abell and wife Rebecca of Springfield, and Robbie Abell and wife Connie Jo of Elizabethtown,
Three sisters: Jean Lanham of Lebanon, Pearly Singleton of Parksville, and Gertrude Lane of Stanford,
Nine grandchildren: Jason Keltner, Derrick Keltner, Ricky Graham, Robin Fox, Tonya Abell, Billy Lee Abell, Amanda Burnside, Rebecca Martin, and Mack Abell,
Several great-grandchildren,
And a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his wife and parents, Mr. Abell was preceded in death by two daughters, Barbara Jean Miller and Diane Corbia.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Abell conducted at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718 on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Bro. Blake Jessie will be officiating. Interment will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, November 24, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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