Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle

Posted by on Jun 21, 2010

Date: 06/20/2010        Time: 4:16PM

Location: Kroger Green River Plaza

Campbellsville Police Officers along with Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue Squad responded to Kroger in Green River Plaza to a call that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. 26 year old Nicole Paige of Campbellsville had been struck in the elbow by the mirror of a 2008 Ford Expedition driven by 63 year old Paul Scott of Louisville. Paige was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue Squad.

 Investigation Officers: Travis Begley

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Altha Lois DeSpain, 85

Posted by on Jun 19, 2010

       Altha Lois DeSpain, age 85, of South Carden St., Campbellsville died Friday, at Taylor  Regional Hospital.

         She was the daughter of the late Albert and Zanie Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sherman DeSpain on February 2, 2008, one step-son, Lerman DeSpain, one daughter, Brenda Allen, grandson, Benny Jackson, two brothers, Lilburn Allen and Albert Allen, Jr., two sisters, Goldie DeSpain and Nova Nemus.

         She is survived by two sons, Larry DeSpain and Donnie DeSpain of Campbellsville, two daughters, Frances Cook of Campbellsville and Barbara Bell of Lebanon, twelve grandchildren, several great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

         Funeral services will be conducted at 1PM, Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

         Bro. Shaun Caudill, officiating.

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Benjamin Lee Burton, 27

Posted by on Jun 18, 2010

        Benjamin Burton, age 27, of South Central Avenue, Campbellsville, died Thursday , June 17, 2010 at University of Louisville Hospital.

         He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Irene Cox.

         He is survived by his father , Roger Burton and mother,  Connie Burton both of Campbellsville, one daughter, Leha Green of Indiana, one brother, Wade Burton of Campbellsville, two sisters, Amy Harrison of Louisville and Cassie Tungate of Illinois, grandparents, George W. Cox of Elkhorn, Kyle Burton of Columbia, Margie Stigall of Campbellsville,  special cousin, Christopher Cox of Campbellsville and special friends, Terry McDonald and Brittany Milby.  Also surviving are uncles, aunts and host of friends.

         Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM, Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

         Bro. Phillip Kelley, officiating.

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