James “J.D.” Thompson, age 71

Posted by on Nov 17, 2014

James “J.D.” Thompson, age 71, of Elk Horn died Saturday in Glasgow.

J.D., who was also commonly known as “Peachie” was born June 21, 1943 in Taylor County, KY to Lawrence and Bessie Fair Thompson.  He was a heavy equipment operator and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was a member of Yuma Baptist Church.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Lisa Thompson Wade and brothers and sisters, Vernice Swallows, Irena Myers, Richard Thompson, Elwood Thompson and infants, Melburn and Vera Jane Thompson.

He is survived by his children, Rosetta (Larry) Stotts of Columbia, Cozetta Thompson of Campbellsville, Douglas Eugene Thompson of Danbury, North Carolina, Leo Thompson of Campbellsville, Michelle Sanders and her husband Jeff of Campbellsville and Gail Curry of Campbellsville; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; a sister, Linda Kay Thompson of Louisville and a special friend and caregiver, Thelma Thompson.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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

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James Logan “Jimmie” Gaddie, 67

Posted by on Nov 17, 2014

James Logan “Jimmie” Gaddie, age 67, of Campbellsville died Saturday in Campbellsville.

Jimmie had worked as a dispatcher for local emergency response units and enjoyed playing southern gospel music on his bass guitar.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church.

He is survived by a daughter, Ronna Gaddie and her husband, Chris Foster of Campbellsville and three grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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Ronnie Holstin, 65

Posted by on Nov 15, 2014

Holstin Pic Mr. Ronald Clayton “Ronnie” Holstin of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow. He was 65 years of age. Mr. Holstin was the son of Dorothy Mae (McKinney) Parson and the late Delma Ray Jenkins. He was a truck driver and welder by trade. Mr. Holstin professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Latter Day Saints of Sulphur Well.

Mr. Holstin leaves to mourn his passing:
A wife: Eva (Meadows) Holstin of Greensburg,
One son: Jeremy Holstin of Campbellsville,
His mother and step-father: Dorothy Mae and Wayne Parson of Campbellsville
Two sisters: Shelia Bradshaw and husband Ralph of Summersville, and Rita Thompson and husband DeWayne of Hodgenville,
Four grandchildren: Cieara Blakeman, Corey Davis, Seth Shofner, and Caylee Shofner, all of Campbellsville,
Special friend: Lori Keltner of Campbellsville,
And a host of other family and friends.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lucian and Mayme McKinney, and a step-brother, Timothy Parson.

There will be a funeral service for Mr. Holstin at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Danny Baldwin will be officiating.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday, November 17, from 10:00 AM EST (9:00 AM CST) until time for the service.
Interment will follow at the Bethlehem Cemetery in Green County.
Pallbearers are Keith Mann, Ralph Bradshaw, DeWayne Thompson, Brian Bradshaw, Maurice Wright, Jerry Bagby, and Mark Wright.

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