Elizabeth Marine “Nanny” Hayes

Posted by on Jul 16, 2012

Elizabeth Marine “Nanny” Hayes of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ben F. Foley and Lola Withers Foley, was born in Casey County, Kentucky, September 27, 1934.   She died at 12:35 A.M., Sunday, July 15, 2012, in Lexington.    Age:  77

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church where she served in the nursery for several years.

Many young adults and younger children were touched by her loving care and fondly called her “Nanny”.

She worked several years at Fruit of the Loom and was co-owner with her husband at Buel C. Hayes Printing Company in Campbellsville.  She later started a child care service from which she took care of two generations of children.  

She united in marriage to Buel Hayes August 3, 1951.  

Besides her husband, Buel Hayes, she is survived by one daughter and two sons:  Renee Martin and husband, Craig of Lexington, Charles David Hayes and wife, Donna and Robert “Bobby” Hayes and wife, Karen of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren:  Shannon Lyman, Lauren Poullos and husband, Rob and Dana Hayes Fuller and husband, Ches of Lexington, Drew Hayes, Josh Hayes, Jordan Hayes and Jade Hayes of Campbellsville; eight great-grandchildren: Alec Lyman, Mason Lyman, Trenton Poullos, Giana Poullos, Clara Grace Fuller and Eli Chesley Fuller of Lexington, Brianna Hayes of Campbellsville and Jacob Hayes of Summersville; one brother, Dalon Foley and wife, Jenny of Cincinnati, Ohio; her special little angel, Toby; a large number of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Diana Kay Hayes; three brothers and one sister:  Olas Foley, Charles Foley, Richard Foley and Margaret “Emma” Hayes; two half-brothers:  Wayne Foley and Vance Foley; two half-sisters:  Esther McNeilus and Evelyn Dyer.

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 VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:           11:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Buel Hayes & Dr. James Jones

BURIAL:                                  Cold Springs Cemetery in Casey County

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Campbellsville Fire Chief retires after 38 years of service

Posted by on Jul 16, 2012

After 38 years of service with the Campbellsville Fire Department, Chief Johnson has announced his intent to retire, according to a statement from the Office of Mayor Tony Young.

Chief Johnson began his career at the Campbellsville Fire Department as a volunteer and was progressively promoted throughout his tenure. “He has served as Chief of the Campbellsville Fire Department for 18 years,” Mayor Young said, “and has provided excellent leadership throughout his career.”

During his tenure, Johnson has played a significant role in bringing hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant funding to the City which enhanced the capabilities of the department. “He has enjoyed a long and productive career that he can be proud of and his many contributions as Chief of the Campbellsville Fire Department are so appreciated.” Mayor Young added.

Young went on to say “Chief Johnson has certainly demonstrated a lot of vision and initiative in working for the development of a first class Fire and Rescue department.” Johnson was instrumental in the successful merger of rescue services with the fire department during the past year. “I have enjoyed working with him and the City is grateful for his dedication for which he will be truly missed,” Mayor Young concluded.

Chief Johnson stated, “God has truly blessed me by allowing me to serve this wonderful community, throughout my 18 years as chief, our department has accomplish all of our goals in our ten year plan and most in the twenty year plan. I look forward to serving in other ways in the future.”

Chief Johnson will continue his duties as chief until a replacement is found and will assist through the initial transition process.

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Patricia Midkiff

Posted by on Jul 11, 2012

Patricia Midkiff of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison McQuay and Estella Bailey McQuay, was born in Keokuk, Iowa, January 3, 1930.  She died at 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Campbellsville.    Age: 82

In 1952 she graduated from the Deaconess Nursing School, and then retired after some 40 years of service as a Registered Nurse with the Deaconess Hospital.

She united in marriage to Thomas Clinton Midkiff.  He preceded her in death January 15, 1988.   

She is survived by one daughter and one son:  Melanie Denzer and husband, William and Thomas Michael Midkiff of Elkhorn; two grandsons:  Chad Stockfleth and Zachary Denzer of Louisville; one niece Shirley Lane of Eldorado, Illinois; and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Robert McQuay and Juanita Logan.

 

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Cremation was chosen.

 

 

 

 

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