Wanda Gaines, 78

Posted by on Apr 7, 2021

Wanda Lynn Gaines passed away quietly in her home on April 2, 2021, Good Friday. She was 78 years old. Wanda was born in Taylor County, Kentucky on October 21, 1942. She attended Catholic School for most of her young life. Her family moved back to Taylor County, Kentucky in 1959. She attended Taylor County High School where she met her husband, Paul Gaines. They graduated in 1960 and married in 1961 in Celina, Tennessee. They had 3 children, Janie, Doug, and Gary. In 1969 they moved to Horse Cave, Kentucky where they have remained. Wanda was a member of Horse Cave United Methodist Church. She worked at Horse Cave State Bank for many years. Once retired she enjoyed gardening and making things from her flowers and herbs. She also enjoyed being on the water and enjoyed many boat and beach trips with her children and grandchildren. Wanda joins her parents Raymond and Pauline Netherland and brother Ray Netherland in heaven. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Paul Gaines; children Janie Branstetter (Mark) of Lynn Haven, FL, Doug Gaines (Laura) of Park City, KY, Gary Gaines (Angie) of Myrtle Beach, SC. Grandchildren Steven Branstetter (Nicole), Stuart Branstetter (Tara), Emily Matthews (Luke), Ryan Gaines, Lauren Gaines, and Nicholas Gaines. There are also 3 beautiful great granddaughters, Rylan, Ellie, and Aubrey, and one on the way. She leaves three sisters, Dena Creel, Paula Bost, and Jill Caulk, who all came to care for her during her final days.

A Memorial Service will be held on April 29, 2021 at the Horse Cave United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with a service following at 11:30.

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” Isaiah 40:31

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Henry L. Goff, 76

Posted by on Apr 6, 2021

Henry Leslie Goff, the son of the late Jesse Sr., and Rachel (Tucker) Goff was born November 20, 1944 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Monday, April 5, 2021 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 76 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Elk Horn Baptist Church.

Henry was a former city councilman, a business owner, completed rebuilt vehicle titles, and had worked for Goff Mobile Homes.

He is survived by two daughters: Leslie Ann Rhodes and husband David Lee and Susan Gayle Lackey and husband Dylan all of Campbellsville; two sisters: Elizabeth Goff Humphress of Campbellsville and Beverly Drummond of Liberty; five grandchildren: Whitney (Ryan) Tungate, Rachel (Raphael) Cunha, Jennifer (Cody) Berry, Austin Herron and Ali Herron; five great-grandchildren: Bradyn Rhodes, Lia Cox, Carson Tungate, Harper Berry, Francesca Cunha and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Thomas “Red” Goff and Jesse H. Goff, Jr., and a brother and sister in infancy.

The funeral service for Henry Leslie Goff will be conducted Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Dr. Brian Rafferty will be officiating.

Visitation from 5-8 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Kosair Charities which can be made at the funeral home.

Social Distancing and Masks are required.

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Genesis Wade Welch , 20 mos

Posted by on Apr 1, 2021

Master Genesis Wade Barlow-Welch of Campbellsville was born on July 22, 2019 to Mitchell Lee Welch and Patricia Noelle Barlow. He entered his heavenly home on Monday, March 29, 2021, being 1 year, 8 months, and 7 days of age. Master Genesis was a bundle of love and energy; he was Mom’s “Happy Feet” and Dad’s “Turkey”. His hugs and snuggles will be cherished and remembered until God’s great reunion day.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His parents: Mitchell Welch and Patricia Barlow of Campbellsville,

Seven siblings: Denise, Colin, Crystah, Tristen, Aaron, Brooke, and Austin,

Maternal grandparents: Kara L. Barlow of Somerset, and James T. Barlow, Jr. of Flint, Michigan,

Paternal grandparents: Leroy Kenneth Welch of Edison, Michigan, and Teresa Ann Welch of Jackson, Michigan,

Great grandparents: James T. Barlow, Sr. of Florida, and Dennis and Halla Wilson of Nancy, KY,

An uncle: Wilson Erny of Somerset,

An aunt: Christal Welch of Michigan,

Great-aunts and uncles: Joy A. Barlow of Florida, and Anna and Paul Seacrest of Somerset,

Close cousins: Josh and Emily Seacrest of Somerset,

A family friend: Gordon Hiser of Michigan,

And a host of other friends and family members.

The family chose cremation. A public memorial service may be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Those may be made in person at the funeral home, or online at www.christopherreeve.org.

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