Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 17, 2024
Donald C. Whitley of Elizabethtown, KY, the son of the late Wesley Whitley and Mae Ferguson Whitley, was born on May 1, 1940, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Baptist Health Hardin. He was 84 years of age.
He was a retired employee of the Kentucky Dept. of Transportation and was the prior owner and barber at Don’s Barber Shop. He was a graduate of the Louisville Barber College and was a proud Democrat. He professed faith in Christ, and was a lifelong member of St. Andrew Methodist Church, and attended the Grace Heartland Church in Elizabethtown.
On December 2, 1962, He united in marriage to Gwendolyn Kelly Whitley, who preceded him in death on March 12, 2017.
He is survived by two sons: Marcus Whitley and his wife Stacey of Leitchfield, and Donnie Whitley of Elizabethtown.
Four grandchildren: Landon Pauley Whitley, Sydne Hope Whitley, Ian Hinson, and Ethan Hinson (Nicole). Three Great-grandchildren: Aubrey Hinson, Keaston Hinson, and Ahliana Hinson.
One sister: Charlotte Callahan.
Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers: Dean Whitley, Lewis Whitley, Joe Whitley, Rev. Jerry Whitley, and Howard Whitley. Destiny Shelton, who he loved as a grandchild, and his furry companion, Bengie.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Donald C. Whitley at 1:00 P.M. EST on Monday, May 20, 2024, in the chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
The family has requested visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 17, 2024
Martha Corbin, daughter of the late Walter Rainwater and Hattie Harrison Rainwater, was born on February 9, 1938 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 3:10 P.M., Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Campbellsville. Age: 86
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
She was named after her maternal grandmother and family was the motivation for all she did. Martha was a graduate of Taylor County High School and attended Campbellsville College. She was an extremely intelligent lady who worked hard; she was an accomplished seamstress and worked along side her husband and sons to establish Corbin Dairy Farm. She was known for her quality care of each calf, dog and cat that lived on the family’s farm. Martha also enjoyed sewing and quilting. She dearly loved her family and worked hard to provide for them.
She united in marriage to Bradley Eugene Corbin on January 18, 1958 and he preceded her in death November 15, 2011.
Martha is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, David and Janice Corbin of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Ashley Corbin Wise and husband, Nathan and Jenna Corbin Newton and husband, Tyler of Campbellsville, Brittany Corbin Tackett and husband, Derek of Scottsville and Josie Embry of Buffalo; three great-grandchildren; Sadie Wise, Katie Wise and Finley Tackett; four sisters: Carolyn Bright, Arlene Herron and Edith Humphress and husband, Billy of Campbellsville and Joanna Gilbert and husband, Bill of Georgia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Martha was also preceded in death by a son, Roger Corbin June 12, 2019 and a daughter in infancy, Margaret Elizabeth Corbin, and two brothers and one sister: Ronnie Rainwater, Douglas Rainwater and Marilyn Poff.
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VISITATION: 6:00 – 9:00 P.M., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Kent Ashley
BURIAL: Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Adair County, Kentucky
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEN BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 15, 2024
John W. Stokes of Campbellsville, son of the late John William Stokes Sr. and Ezma Mitchell Stokes was born October 13, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan. He died at 8:15 A.M., Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
John was a retired master electrician. He was an avid horseman and member of the Hill and Valley Saddle Club. John also enjoyed boating and fishing and was a member of RizpahTemple Shriners.
He united in marriage to Doris Jean (D.J.) Davis Crabtree February 14, 1993.
Besides his wife, D.J. Stokes he is survived by five step-children: Gene Crabtree and wife, Sue, Sharon Force and husband, Carlos. Donna Grammer, and Lisa Benningfield and husband, Barry of Campbellsville and David Crabtree and wife, Phyllis of Elizabethtown; ten step-grandchildren: J.P. Crabtree and wife, Annette, Amy Hisle, Chris Force and wife, Huki, Matt Force, Amanda Spaw and husband, Ricky, Thomas Grammer, Nick Benningfield, Katie Watson and husband, Trent, Megan Walls and husband, Tanner, and David Crabtree Jr.; several step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Charlotte Knott of Owensboro and two nieces and many other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by one daughter, Julia Stokes.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 17, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Barry Benningfield and David Crabtree
BURIAL: Elk Horn Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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