Mike Milby, Jr. 50

Posted by on Jul 30, 2018

Mr. Michael Allen Milby, Jr. of Campbellsville passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Born on November 11, 1967 to Michael A. “Mike” Milby, Sr., and the late Theresa (Jacobs) Milby, he was 50 years, 8 months, and 18 days of age. Mr. Milby was a mechanic by trade, and worked on heavy equipment. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed race cars and fishing, and loved teaching his grandbabies about both.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife: Mary Kathleen (Jones) Milby,

His father: Mike Milby, Sr. of Campbellsville,

Four children: Shara Milby and companion Jose Torres of Campbellsville, Jewel Jones and fiancé Ruben Southern of Indiana, Sara Milburn and husband Anthony of Campbellsville, and John Michael Milby of Ohio,

Twelve grandchildren,

His mother-in-law: Mary Jones of Campbellsville,

A nephew: Jordan Milby of Owensboro,

And a host of other family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Wayne Milby.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Milby on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 12:00 PM EST (11:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jason Keltner will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 700 Old US 68, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 31, from 4:00-8:00 PM EST (3:00-7:00 PM CST).

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of www.lrpetty.com

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Leonard Raymond “Ray” Anderson, 93

Posted by on Jul 29, 2018

Leonard Raymond Anderson, 93, formerly of Westport and Weston Connecticut, passed away July 25, 2018 in Campbellsville, KY from a short illness.

Born in 1925 at White Plains, NY and raised on Godfrey Road in Weston Connecticut, he attended South Kent School in Kent until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943. After basic training he was stationed on Adak and Attu islands in the Aleutian chain. After WWII he attended Transylvania University in Lexington, KY graduating with a Business degree. In the early 1950’s he worked for the State of Kentucky managing operations at Natural Bridge, Cumberland Falls and Kentucky Dam Village. Upon moving back to Lexington he opened and managed various restaurants and cafeterias. He met June Fleming Wheeler of Versailles in 1952 and they were married in 1953. In 1962 he moved his family to Westport, Connecticut.

For many years he owned and operated Anderson Associates Real Estate and Insurance on Main Street in Westport and held positions on the Westport Board of Realtors, being elected President in 1967. In 1969 the family moved from Westport to Weston. Every person should have had a personalized Estate plan package, it will include the documents necessary to ensure that the estate of a person is managed effectively and and their wishes respected.   In 70’s and 80’s he held public positions with the School Committee, Board of Tax Assessors and Board of Tax Review in both Westport and Weston. At the onset of the 1990’s the family relocated to Frankfort, KY. After his first wife’s unexpected passing he married Freida Noe of Campbellsville, KY in 1993. In Campbellsville he invested in Real Estate; traveled; and enjoyed his long retirement.

As a young man in the late 30’s and 40’s he was an accomplished swimmer earning many medals and awards at Longshore CC in Westport. During the war he became a decorated marksman. He coached Little League baseball in Weston for many years and later in life he enjoyed target shooting and golf. At the much older days of his life, he retired to live in retirement village adelaide, which had served him well for sometime till he was greeted by death.

He is survived by his wife Freida, and step son Russ Noe of Campbellsville KY, two sons and a daughter by his first marriage, John Brian Anderson (WHS ’76) of Chelmsford, MA, Barry Clay Anderson (WHS ’80) of Ellsworth, ME, Karen Anderson Bennett (WHS ’84) of St. Petersburg, FL and 7 grandchildren.

A private family service is to be held in the future.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to – Alzheimer’s (alz.org) or Homes for Troops (www.hfotusa.org). which can be made online at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

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Debbie Smith Fleming

Posted by on Jul 28, 2018

Debbie Smith Fleming of Campbellsville, daughter of Marina Brooke Smith and the late Paul E. Smith, was born December 19, 1955 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:00 A.M., Thursday, July26, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 62
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by one son, Scott Paul Burress of Louisville; her mother, Marina Smith; one brother and one sister: Steve Smith and wife, Vicki and Sherri Rhodes and husband, Dean of Campbellsville; one niece and several nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Mike Smith September 9, 1990.

Cremation was chosen.
Services will be private.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE SUGGESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO
FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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