Dorothy Jean Wethington Burress

Posted by on Oct 7, 2021

Dorothy Jean Wethington Burress, 79, of Elkhorn, Kentucky, daughter of the late Alphonsus Oshea (Fonce) Wethington and Flora Hardwick Wethington, was born in Casey County, Kentucky, on July 2nd, 1942, and departed this life at 6:30 p.m., Monday, October 4th, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She professed her faith in Christ and attended Feathersburg First Church of God. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed cooking and devoted her time to her family and friends.

She united in marriage to Bobby Lee Burress on November 6th, 1958 and he preceded her in death on January 1st, 2020.

Survived by one son: Allen Burress and his wife, Kecia, of Elkhorn, Kentucky.

Daughter-in-law: Toni Burress of Elkhorn, Kentucky.

Six grandchildren: Dustan Burress of Elkhorn; Adam Burress and his wife, Amanda of Elkhorn; Austin Burress of Elkhorn; Jessica Johnson and her husband, Joe of Elkhorn; Jennifer Bell of Elkhorn; and Jacqueline Davis of Campbellsville.

Granddaughter-in-law: Megan Burress of Elkhorn.

Thirteen great-grandchildren: Isaac Dean Burress; Nathan Allen Burress; Andrew Blake Burress; Mason Alexander Burress; Peyton Lee Burress; Rylee Ann Burress; Adalynn Grace Burress, Laura Catherine Johnson; Sarah Danielle Johnson; Allison Jo Johnson; Corey Blake Spurling; Nicholas Joseph Hall; and Gabriella Rose Hall.

One brother: William Carroll Wethington and his wife Candy.

One sister: Elizabeth Ann Rogers of Liberty.

Along with many nieces, nephews, and many other friends and relatives.

In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy is preceded in death by:

One son: Rodney Burress.

One daughter and son-in-law: Sandy and Jerry Davis.

One grandson: Matt Burress.

Great-granddaughter: Maitlynn Leigh Burress.

Ten brothers: Robert Vern Wethington, Bobby Marples, JD Marples, JR Marples, Frank Wethington, Marion Wethington, Eunice Marples, Sherman Marples, Doc Marples and Milliard Wethington.

Two sisters: Bonnie Marples Warner and Hilda Wethington Shell.

VISITATION: Friday, October 8th, 2021, from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Saturday, October 9th, 2021, at 11am EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

PALLBEARERS: Dustan Burress, Corey Spurling, Isaac Burress, Gary Gaddis, Kenneth Chelf, Casey Chelf, Matt Wise, and Robert Campbell

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Sharon Elain Edwards

Posted by on Oct 6, 2021

Sharon Elain Edwards, 61, passed away Monday October 4, 2021 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky. She was born January 26, 1960 in Greensburg, Kentucky to the late Howard M. and Marie E. (Parnell) Pierce. She married Michael James Edwards on October 21, 1985 and he survives. God and family were most important to Sharon and encompassed her whole life.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday October 9, 2021 in Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Matthew Johnson officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Garland Brook Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Edwards Memorial Fund through the funeral home for final expenses.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Michael; daughters, Stacey (Tamage) Foster of Columbus, IN and Ashley (Eric) Walton of Elizabethtown, IN; sons, Michael Edwards of Campbellsville, KY and Steven Grapevine of Kentucky; a sister, Helen Lawson of Edinburgh, IN; brothers, Larry (Jolene) Coffey of Flat Rock, IN, Howard (Teresa) Pierce of Elizabethtown, IN and Rick (Lois) Pierce of Campbellsville, KY. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson.
You are invited to view her video tribute, light a virtual candle of remembrance and share a message of condolence or memory of Sharon with the Edwards family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com

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Glen Eric Skaggs, 41

Posted by on Oct 6, 2021

Glen Eric Skaggs, the son of Glen Skaggs and Carolyn (Noel) Gaskins, was born October 15, 1979 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Hospital. He was 41 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Pallestine Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, loved all animals, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include his father: Glen Skaggs of Lebanon; his mother: Carolyn (Noel) Gaskins and husband Harlin of Campbellsville; his children: Quentin, Gabrielle “Gabbie”, Camren and Griffin Skaggs; his sister: Jessica Bright and husband Brent of Cincinnati; three grandchildren: Asher Skaggs, Azali Humphress and Adelaide Humphress; a nephew: Ethan Bright and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Glen Eric Skaggs will be Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 1:30 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Callahan Cemetery.

Bro. David Wray will be officiating.

Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. until time for the service on Sunday at the funeral home.

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