Randall G. “Butch” Gaddis, age 58

Posted by on Sep 23, 2014

Randall G. “Butch” Gaddis, age 58, of Danville, KY, formerly of Campbellsville died Monday, September 22, 2014 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville after a lengthy illness.

He was preceded in death by this father, Willard Owen Gaddis; a brother, Daniel Gaddis; a sister, Judy Money and his step-father, Melvin Hicks.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lin Hobbs Gaddis of Danville; his mother, Levettia Hicks of Campbellsville; his step-sons, Robert L. Hobbs of San Antonio, Texas and Christopher R. Rowe, of Danville; a step-daughter, Katrina D. Manning of Danville; his sister, Judy Money of Dry Ridge, KY; his brother, Michael Gaddis of Atlanta, GA, nine grandchildren; the wife and sons of his deceased brother,  Madonna Chick and Daniel and Chad Gaddis and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville where visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home or online at www.diabetes.org

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Helen Lee Dotson, 60

Posted by on Sep 22, 2014

Dotson - Pic Mrs. Helen Lee (Haynes) Dotson was born in Green County on November 29, 1953 to the union of William Haynes and Beatrice (Haydon) Haynes, and passed from this life on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at her home in Campbellsville. She was 60 years, 9 months, and 23 days of age. She was a homemaker, a cherished wife, and a proud and loving mother and grandmother. She had recently celebrated her fortieth wedding anniversary with her husband, John Dotson, who survives.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Dotson is survived by:
Three children: Henry Dotson of Campbellsville, Joe Dotson and wife Rachel of Glasgow, and Jessica Volbrecht and husband Michael of Campbellsville,
Five siblings: William Haynes and wife LaVaughn of Greensburg, Lena Stilts of Sonora, Sue King of Greensburg, Mary Jones of Donansburg, and Allen Haynes and wife Bontina of Hart County,
Eight grandchildren: Hollie Dotson, Alexis Dotson, Amanda Dotson, C.J. Adams, Elijah Adams, Jada Veach, Jessie Dotson, and Sean Volbrecht,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Helen Lee (Haynes) Dotson conducted at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718, on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM EST. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Green County. Dr. Wesley Paul will be officiating.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 24, from 10:00 AM EST until time for the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials take the form of donations to the funeral expenses and can be made at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Junior Hubbard, Dale Price, Waylon Atwood, Donnie Dotson, Michael House, Anthony Chestine, Robert Dotson, and James “Peanut” Wilson.

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Michael “Mike” Mardis, 44

Posted by on Sep 22, 2014

Mardis - PicMr. Michael “Mike” Mardis, of Campbellsville, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at his home after a long illness. He was 44 years of age. Mr. Mardis was disabled, but loved to fish as often as his illness allowed. He was known to have a helping hand, and was a friend to many. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the East Campbellsville Church of God.

Besides his wife, Rebecca Mardis, he is survived by:
One daughter: Heather Mardis of Campbellsville
His parents: Harold and Eunonia (Greer) Mardis of Campbellsville
Very special friends: Janice Miller, Scott Antle, and Eddie Richards, all of Campbellsville
And a host of several aunts, uncles, cousins, and other close friends.

A funeral service for Mr. Mardis will be conducted at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718, on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Bro. Robbie Spencer will be officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the funeral expend fund at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are: Scott Antle, Richie Crews, Josh Wilson, George Hunt, Chris Benford, and Taft Neal. Honorary pallbearers are L.C. Simpson and Eddie Richards.

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