Orville Smith

Posted by Auberry Don on Apr 7, 2022

Orville Smith, 78, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late James Smith and Edith Pennington Smith, was born May 26th, 1943, in Hardin County, Kentucky and departed this life Tuesday, April 5th, 2022, at Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
He was a hardworking man and started his own business doing tree removals. He started Green Acres Tree Removal in Illinois then came to Campbellsville and started Ray’s Tree Removal. Orville was known by many people and was loved dearly. Many knew him for his love of boots and several people called him “Boots” for this very reason. He was a loving husband, father, brother, papaw, and friend. He will be loved and missed by many.
Orville united in marriage to Faye Smith in 1961, who preceded her death on September 16th, 2010.
Orville is survived by:
One daughter: Bonnie Smith Cross, of Campbellsville.
Four grandchildren: Raymond Carl Fowler IV and his wife, Jessica, of Louisville; Rodney Joseph Tyler Cross, of San Diego California; Rebecca Faye Cassie Cross, of Lexington; and Jacqueline Nicole Cross, of Lexington.
Four great-grandchildren: Raymond Carl Fowler V, of Louisville; Halle Reese Cross, of Campbellsville; Levi Henry Fowler, of Louisville; and Athena Rose Leggins, of Campbellsville.
Two brothers: Jimmy Dale Smith, and his wife, Sandy, of Greensburg; and Roger Smith, of Indiana.
Two sisters: Beulah Ann Smith, of Illinois; and Linda Sue Williams, and her husband, Paul, of Illinois.
Besides his parents and wife, Orville is preceded in death by two beloved children: Brenda Sue Smith, 2008, and Timothy Orville Smith, 2020.

VISITATION: Saturday, April 9th, 2022, from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Sunday, April 10th, 2022, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

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

Danny Gerhardt, 79

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 6, 2022

Mr. Danny W. Gerhardt of Campbellsville was born on September 13, 1942 in Walhalla, North Dakota to the late Phillip and Jean (Kuhn) Gerhardt. He departed this life on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an illness. He was 79 years of age. Mr. Gerhardt had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of St. Joe Catholic Church. He was a Mason, a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, a past candidate of the North Dakota House of Representatives, and a past member of the North Dakota Association of the Blind. A welder by trade, a husband and father by desire, he also enjoyed making homemade sausage, pheasant hunting, fishing, and watching motorcycle races.

Mr. Gerhardt leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife of almost 56 years: Sheryl Gerhardt of Campbellsville,

Three children: Jean Marie Moor and husband Cory of North Dakota, Danny Gerhardt and wife Tracey of North Dakota, and Bro. David Gerhardt and wife Robin of Campbellsville,

Two siblings: Linda Hamilton of Minnesota, and Bill Marti of North Dakota,

Eleven grandchildren,

Twelve great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family members and friends.

At the request of Mr. Gerhardt, a Masonic service will commence at 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 10, 2022 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. A memorial service, officiated by Bro. David Gerhardt, will commence approximately 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Masonic service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday after 3:30 until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or by calling 270-465-5151.

William “bill” Sublett, 72

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 5, 2022

William Henry “Bill” Sublett, of Campbellsville, the son of the late James Allen and Beatrice Ann (Matthews) Sublett was born September 24, 1949 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Monday, April 4, 2022 at his home. He was 72 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ early in life and was a member of the Soule Chapel United Methodist Church.
Bill showed his love for his family and Jesus Christ daily.
He was a member of the Elk Horn Masonic Lodge and served 12 years in the Kentucky National Guard.
Bill retired after 21 years as a machinist at Parker-Kalon in Campbellsville and retired as the maintenance supervisor for Crescent Hill Manor Apartments. He was a former keyboard player for the Robison’s Gospel Singers.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, raising goats and spending time with his family and his two dogs, skip and cha cha.
He is survived His wife: Clarice (Harden) Sublett; a son: Chris Sublett and wife Lisa; two daughters: Jennifer Burris and companion Jason Anderson, all of Campbellsville and Tracie Boehm and husband Mike of Georgetown.; a brother and sister: Robert Allen Sublett and wife Peggy and Suzanne Phillips and husband Bob, all of Campbellsville.
Also six grandchildren: Nick Sublett and wife Kendra, Danielle Sublett and fiancé Drew Benningfield, Jacob Followell and fiancé Shelby Burdine, Hannah Followell and fiancé Kyle Miles, Brennen Clark and Khloe Burris; a great-grandson: Nixon Sublett and a host of other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL: Thursday 2:00 P.M. L.R. Petty Funeral Home
INTERMENT: Sublett Family Cemetery at Tebbs Bend with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
VISITATION: Thursday after 10:00 A.M. until time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to the Sublett House at Tebbs Bend and can be made at the funeral home.