Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 28, 2023
Alice Mae Saltmarsh, of Columbia, was born August 14, 1945 in Adams, New York and departed this life on Tuesday, October 24 in Columbia at her home. She was 78 years of age.
She was a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 22 years and a Home Health Worker.
She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family.
She united in marriage to Richard Saltmarsh, who preceded her in death in 1999 along with a sister Barbara Billings in 2019 and a companion to the daughter: Roger Hoke in 2021.
Survivors include a daughter Deanna Patten; a brother-in-law: Phillip Billings; four grandchildren: Matthew Patten and wife Tabatha, Roger Hoke, Jr, Kimberly Clark and husband Ben and Patrick Michael Burns.
Also six great-grandchildren: Luna, Mattie, Raven, Kirra, Michael and Courtney; one great-great grandchild: Asher and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
At the request of the family, cremation was chosen and no formal services will be held.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Oct 27, 2023

Wayne Emerson, 83, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Tommy Emerson and Mattie McElroy Emerson was born January 13th, 1940 in Liberty, KY, and departed this life on October 26th, 2023 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
He united in marriage to Ms. Betty Ann Allen on June 30th, 1973. She survives. He recently professed faith in Christ and loved gardening. Wayne was a retired heavy machinery operator. He worked for Elmo Greer, Ruby Construction, Hayden Brothers, and many others through the years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by:
Three sisters and one brother: Eula Ford; Velma Martin and her husband, Marvin; Imogene Hayes; and Dale Emerson, all of Campbellsville
Five brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law: Carper Hayes of Campbellsville; Jim Allen of Indianapolis; Bob Allen and his wife, Virginia, of Indianapolis; Dean Allen and his wife, Tracy, of Leitchfield; Danny “Pete” Allen of Leitchfield; Rebecca Emory and her fiancé, Ron, of Arizona; Tonda Cooper of Indianapolis; Brenda Branch and her husband, Rick, of Indianapolis; and Phyliss Lee and her husband, Brian, of Indianapolis
Wayne was preceded in death by:
One son, Russell Dewayne Emerson
One sister, Leona Hayes
Two brothers-in-law: Buford Hayes and Billy Ford
VISITATION: Monday, October 30th, 2023 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Monday, October 30th, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
PALLBEARERS: Tommy Dale Emerson, Shawn Rainwater, Kent Ford, Lester McNeill, Tye Ford, and Tom Sakole
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Wayne Emerson at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Posted by Auberry Don on Oct 27, 2023

Fran McDonald, 77, of Elkorn, Kentucky, daughter of the late William Glover and Hattie Church Glover was born June 17th, 1946 in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on October 25th, 2023 at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.
She united in marriage to Mr. David McDonald on December 30th, 1969. He survives. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. She was a long time member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church. Fran enjoyed crafting and sewing. She loved cooking, canning, and shopping.
Besides her husband, she is survived by:
Two daughters, Sheryl Stamp of Campbellsville; and Sandy Vansicle and her husband, David, of Lebanon, IN
Four grandchildren: Jennifer Skaggs of Campbellsville; Jacqueline Stamp of Campbellsville; Tiffany Vansicle of Lebanon, IN; and Matthew Vansicle of Lebanon, IN
7 great grandchildren: Chloe Gribbins and her fiancé, Andrew, of Campbellsville; Payton Penn of Campbellsville; Hayden Sanders of Campbellsville; Saylor Shofner of Campbellsville; Zoey Vansicle of Lebanon, IN; Zion Vansicle of Lebanon, IN; and Stetson Vansicle of Lebanon, IN
One great great grandson, Luxton Gribbins of Campbellsville
One brother, William “Sonny” Glover of Greensburg
Fran was preceded in death by:
Six sisters and one brother
VISITATION: Sunday, October 29th, 2023 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
PALLBEARERS: Ricky Squires, Travis Gribbins, Andrew Cornish, Victor Lavato, Brad Shofner, and Travis McDonald
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Fran McDonald at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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