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Emma E. Harvey – Obit

Posted by on Dec 6, 2013

Lyon- DeWitt Funeral Home
503 East Main Street
Campbellsville, Ky 42718
270-465-4141 Phone
270-789-4424 Fax
Larry R. DeWitt (Owner)
Phillip DeSpain (Director)

Mrs. Emma H. Harvey, age 89, died Friday, December 06, 2013, at Campbellsville Retirement Home in Taylor County.
Emma Hyman Bryant Harvey was the daughter of the late Dorinda Ann and Jesse Flint Bryant of Adair County, she was also preceded in death by her husband at the age of twenty-four years Forrest “Hack” Harvey. Her two sisters; Maude Montgomery and Eula Willis and two brothers; Jack Bryant and Tim Bryant also preceding her in death.
Emma was the manager of Dollar General Store in Campbellsville for Several years. She enjoyed her flowers and gardening, Emma was a loving and caring mother and grandmother and a kind friend to many.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Steve and Cherry Harvey, one daughter and son-in-law; Linda and Clyde Satterly all of Campbellsville, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Emma Harvey were conducted 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Officiating: Dr. Wesley Paul
Pallbearers: Larry Cox, Eugene Knifely, Kit Davis David Vaughn, Paul Satterly
Honorary: K.E. Parker

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Charles Elvin Farmer – Obit

Posted by on Dec 5, 2013

Lyon- DeWitt Funeral Home
503 East Main Street
Campbellsville, Ky 42718
270-465-4141 Phone
270-789-4424 Fax
Larry R. DeWitt (Owner)
Phillip DeSpain (Director)

Mr. Charles Elvin Farmer, age 80, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Charles Elvin was the son of the late Janie Ann (Tungate) Farmer and Otis Farmer, also preceding him in death two brothers; Murrell Farmer and Ancil Farmer and one sister; Joyce McDonald.
Charles was an employee of Taylor County School System where he was a custodial, drove the buses and other assorted jobs. He loved the company of children, for many years he was a Mannsville Supremes 4H Adult Leader at 4H Camp, He loved farming, and he was a member of Feathersburg Church of God.
Private First Class Charles Elvin Farmer United States Marine Corps served our country from July 1952 until January 1955.
He is survived by his wife Audrey Farmer of Campbellsville, one son and daughter-in-law; Michael D. and Hollie Farmer of Elkhorn, two daughters and son-in-law; Robin and Walter Murphy of Liberty and Rhonda Murphy of Campbellsville, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one brother-in-law; Leonard McDonald along with a host of family and friends.
Services for Mr. Charles Farmer were conducted 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Officiating: Rev. Chris Copher and Bro. Richie Carroll
Pallbearers: Mike Farmer, Steven Murphy, Chris Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Kenny Dale Murphy and Jason Murphy

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W. I. Rucker

Posted by on Dec 4, 2013

W. I. Rucker of Campbellsville, son of the late Eugene D. Rucker and Alston Atchley Rucker, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, January 15, 1920.   He died at 6:15 A.M., Wednesday, December 4, 2013, in Campbellsville.     Age:   93

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Kellyville Community Church.

He was a veteran of World War II, having served his country honorably in the United States Army and achieving the rank of Sergeant.  He served in New Guinea, Southern Philipines and Luzon and was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars; the Good Conduct Ribbon and the Victory Medal.

He was a retired employee of McMahan Furniture in Campbellsville.

He united in marriage to Helen Williams October 16, 1948.   She preceded him in death November 17, 1990.

He is survived by two sons:  Greg Rucker and wife, Sheila of Campbellsville and Sherman Rucker and wife, Mary of Louisville; six grandchildren:  Shae South and husband, Scott of Bowling Green, Jonathan Rucker and Daniel Rucker of Louisville, Brandon Rucker and wife, Bridgette, Marcus Rucker and wife, Adria and Cayla Rucker of Campbellsville; fifteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters:  Ralph Rucker, Vernon Leach, Gillespie Leach, Maxine Kraha, Doris Skaggs, Jane McMahan and O’Neal Tipton.

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 VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home 

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Friday, December 6, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Stanley Watson

ENTOMBMENT:            Brookside Mausoleum with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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