Arthur Virgil Esarey, 43

Posted by on Jan 11, 2024

Arthur Virgil Esarey, 43

Mr. Arthur Virgil Esarey of Campbellsville passed from this life on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Born in Louisville on July 17, 1980, he was 43 years of age. He was a 1999 graduate of Campbellsville High School and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Esarey loved to fish and was an avid University of Louisville and Baltimore Ravens fan. He eagerly looked forward to Thanksgiving dinner cooked by his Aunt Mary. He always made sure to tell his friends “Love you brother”.  His genuine kind and gentle spirit will be long remembered by all who knew him.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Two aunts: Carmella Esarey (Sherri Davis) and Mary Ann Esarey,

Cousins: Joshua “EZ” Esarey (Samantha) and Jonathon Daniel Esarey,

A great aunt: Darlene Crone (Skip),

And a host of extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Ellen Esarey, two uncles, Dale Esarey and Michael Esarey, and his great-grandmother, Doris Esarey Perkins.

 There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Esarey on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

Dustin Pendleton and Conley Pendleton will officiate.

Cremation will be accorded him following the service.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Jan. 13, after 11:00 AM until the time for the service.

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Greg Druin

Posted by on Jan 9, 2024

Greg Druin, 62, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of Mildred Hughes Druin and the late Noel Barkley Druin was born May 28th, 1961, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on January 8th, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital.

Greg worked as a surgical technician at Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene for many years. He enjoyed reading and collecting comic books and action figures. He loved both Marvel and DC superheroes, with Superman being his favorite. Greg professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

Besides his mother, Greg is survived by:
One daughter, Bethany Rose Druin of Cannon Falls, MN
One sister, Paula Tally of Austin TX
Three nieces: Christina Criminger of Elgin, TX; Sarah Tally of Elgin, TX; and Courtney Tally of Austin, TX
One great niece, Charlotte Criminger of Elgin, TX
A host of other relatives and friends

Greg was preceded in death by:
His dad, Noel Barkley Druin on December 26th, 2020
His sister, Loretta Druin in September 29th, 2010

VISITATION: Friday, January 12th, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in Elliot Cemetery. Bro. Alex Cox will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Greg Druin at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Thelma Grimes

Posted by on Jan 9, 2024

Thelma Grimes of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Everett Sprowles and Rhea Beard Sprowles, was born November 5, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 4:18 P.M., Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Campbellsville.    Age:  90

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.

Thelma was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a homemaker.

She united in marriage to Woodrow Grimes September 5, 1951 and he preceded her in death December 22, 2006.

Thelma is survived by two daughters:  Cindy Crain and husband, Joe of Gainesville, Georgia and Patricia Veatch of Campbellsville; three grandchildren:  Dalton Robertson of Gainesville, Georgia, Troy Veatch of Campbellsville and Travis Veatch and wife, Jenny of White House, Tennessee; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Thelma was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters:  Dencil Sprowles, Herman Keith Sprowles, James Sprowles, Mattie Durham and Arvella Kearnes.

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GRAVESIDE SERVICE:          2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens in Campbellsville by Rev. Charles Wright

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE GALILEAN CHILDREN’S HOME AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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