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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 5, 2022
 Rheta Faye Sexton of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Gobel and Lora Ann (Keith) Wheat, was born March 6, 1934 in Adair County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, February 3, 2022 in Campbellsville at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab. She was 87 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the St. Andrew United Methodist Church where she served on the ladies Auxiliary and a former employee of Fruit of the Loom for over 30 years.
She united in marriage to Roy O. Sexton who preceded her in death.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Albert, Elbert and Elford Wheat, Delcie Janes and Gwen Wheeler and a son-in-law: Michael Taylor and a grandson-in-law: Robbie York.
Survivors include: a son: Ronald “Ronnie” Sexton and wife Debbie of Campbellsville; a daughter: Beverly Taylor of Campbellsville; a brother: Taylor Wheat and wife Jewell Dean of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Amanda York and Christopher Sexton and wife Destini; a great-grandchild: MaKenzie Darlene York and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral for Rheta Faye Sexton will be Monday, February 7, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
Rev. Brent Gupton will be officiating.
Visitation after 11:00 A.M. Monday until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 5, 2022
 Byron “Bama” Edward Jones was born on November 23, 1963 in Selma Alabama. Byron attended Campbellsville High School in Campbellsville, Kentucky, where he was a member of the varsity football team. Byron also participated on a traveling softball team with Sports Reach, as part of a youth evangelistic program.
Byron was the son of Dr. James Edward Jones and the late Martha Bell Jones of Campbellsville Kentucky.
Byron had two sisters, Angela Garner (Pat) and Darlene Head. He had two nephews, Trey Garner (Sarah) and David Garner (Annie), three nieces, Kristen Dabbs (Nick), Brittany Head, and Taylor Head. Byron had numerous great nephews and great nieces whom he loved and adored; Kennedy, Gates, Garner, Gray, Ford, Briggs, Jones, Hobbs, and Chapman.
Byron was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Bell Jones, his grandparents, Fred and Annie Mae Jones and Jimmy and Lora Rose Bell, and his uncles Jimmy Bell and Henry Bell.
Byron will best be remembered as a man who loved his Lord and Savior Jesus. He loved gospel music and he loved to sing.
His favorite song was Amazing Grace.
Byron was also passionate about his Auburn Tigers! He loved wearing his Orange and Blue with pride.
Byron loved his family and friends.
He loved family get togethers.
He never met a stranger and he would do anything for anybody. Byron just loved people unconditionally!
Byron’s family is especially thankful for the companionship and services of his caregivers Latosha Runyon, Kenneth Runyon, Anthony Bryant, Janet Duncan, and Stacy Calhoun.
Special gratitude also to Myra Gribbons and Jean Picard.
The family also acknowledges the special friendships of Tommy Dowell, Jr., Robby Spear, and Phil Cunningham.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 7, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Joel Carwile
VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Martin Funeral Home in Clanton, Alabama
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Martin Funeral Home in Clanton, Alabama
BURIAL: Martin Memorial Cemetery in Clanton, Alabama
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BEDONATIONS TO THE SIF FUND AT PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH AND MADE BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2022
 Rev. Clifton R. Hale, 88, of Portland, TN passed away on February 2, 2022, at White House Health Care and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Tompkinsville, KY on September 10, 1933 to Oliver W. and Ora Gee Hale, Clif is survived by his wife, Geraldine, of Portland, TN to whom he was married for over 70 years. In addition, he is survived by siblings Emogene Wallace of Old Hickory, TN and Naomi Lytle of Nashville, TN; son Ronald Steven (Carla) Hale of Adolphus, KY; daughter Sheryl (Ernie) Hale Dillard of Portland, TN; and son Terry Wayne (Mary Ann) Hale of Bradenton, FL. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and a granddaughter of his heart: Joshua (Renee) Hale of Richmond, KY; Johnathan Kenyon of FL; Jeremy (Beth) Hale of Keene, NH; Jennifer (Matt) Rowley of Jacksonville, FL; Kristin (Will) Eller of Bowling Green, KY; David (Kaylee) Hale of Taylors, SC; Leah (Eric) Espinosa of GA; and Jessica Frame of Portland, TN; and by 17 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight siblings and his grandson, Jordan Benjamin Hale.
Clif loved nature and enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, or just sitting and enjoying a rest (especially after he told everyone Geraldine made him get rid of his “weapons” and took his keys so he couldn’t go anywhere). He loved telling stories, especially if they were funny, and those who knew him knew he often got himself so tickled in the telling that he either couldn’t finish what he was saying or it took him longer than expected. And that was okay – it was worth it even if the story never got told, because Clif’s laughter was infectious enough that everyone laughed along with him each time, especially if it was a story he repeated often and we already knew the punchline.
He lived his life as a love song to the Lord and to his family, demonstrating what agape really means in the day-to-day moments that made up a life well lived. His legacy of sharing God’s love through connecting with people, preaching, and singing his favorite hymns extends well beyond his family to all the congregations he led and the lives he touched in his tenure of over 50 years as a pastor with the Church of the Nazarene. It’s a legacy that includes not only shepherding his home congregations but also short-term missionary work, working with the Billy Graham Crusades, mentoring young men entering into the pastorate, and two years of being Chaplain for the Glasgow Kentucky Scotty Band. He played a role in founding the Ministerial Association for Portland, TN and was involved in it through the late 1960s and again in the 1990s. He was also proud to be an Honorary Kentucky Colonel.
The days ahead without him will be difficult, but the precious memories he leaves behind will still add a sparkle and a smile (and probably more laughs) to our days as we await the time when we are reunited once again. We can’t wait to hear the stories he’ll tell us of what he and Jordy have been doing since he got to Heaven.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 5, from 12 – 8 PM CT and Sunday, February 6, from 12 – 2 PM CT at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home in Portland, TN. The funeral will immediately follow Sunday visitation at 2 PM.
This obituary is a courtesy to the family by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
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