Billy Dean Estes, 61

Posted by on Jun 5, 2018

Mr. Billy Dean Estes was born to the late Adolphus and Zannie (Burton) Estes in Green County on January 29, 1957. He departed this life on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at his home in Campbellsville being 61 years, 4 months, and 5 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Estes was employed at Ingersol-Rand and retired after many years of service. He spent his years doing what he loved, from playing cards or fishing, to watching NASCAR or Kentucky basketball, but his passion was his grandchildren.

His love for his family will forever live through those he leaves behind, including:

His wife: Marsha (Lawson) Estes,

Two daughters: DeAnna Humphress and husband Jason, and Laura Estes, all of Campbellsville,

Two brothers: his twin Bobby Estes and wife Donna of Campbellsville, and Roger Estes of Greensburg,

Three grandchildren: Justin Humphress, BreAnna Humphress, and Benzley Tucker,

His mother-in-law: Laura Lawson of Campbellsville,

Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Tina Estes of Greensburg, Alene Estes of Greensburg, Wanda Gray of Campbellsville, and J.C. Lawson and wife Peggy of Campbellsville,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Doug Estes, Jerry Estes, and Henry Estes.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Estes on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 12:00 PM EST (11:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funreal Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Dave Walters will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 5, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Make Today Count, a local charity designed to help those battling cancer and other serious illnesses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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Dorothy Kate Smith, 88

Posted by on Jun 1, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Kate Smith of Campbellsville left this world for her eternal home on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Born July 4, 1929 to the late Rufus Ernest and Sallie Flora (Groves) Johnson, she was 88 years, 10 months, and 22 days of age. Mrs. Smith was a retired employee of the Fruit of the Loom plant, having served there 29+ years. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the New Life Church of God.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Her daughter: Sarah Hunter and husband Wilbur of Campbellsville,

Two siblings: Annie Richardson of Louisville, and Charles Johnson of Campbellsville,

Four grandchildren: Deronte Smith, Yuvonda Payne, Marshauna Smith, and Jalandra Penick,

Four great-grandchildren: Lamar Payne, Andre Payne, Caleb Payne, and Madison Smith,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vester Smith; a daughter, Flora Ernestine “Tina” Smith; and nine siblings, Sue Ella Flowers, George Johnson, Luther Johnson, Willie Johnson, James Johnson, Lawrence Johnson, Robert Johnson, Lonie Johnson, and Leroy Johnson.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Smith on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church, 704 E Broadway, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. James Clayton will be presiding over the service with Bishop William Paul Hardin delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Hwy 70, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday, June 3, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Susan Wethington, age 67

Posted by on May 30, 2018

Susan Marie Wethington, 67 years, 6 months, 13 days of age, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Louisville.

Susan was Born on November 16, 1950 in Barberton Ohio the daughter of the late Jose’ Torrez and Mary Flaker.  Besides her parents she was preceded in death by four sisters-in-law, Martha Greer, Pat Propes, Francis Cox and Mary Clements, and four brothers-in-law, Charles Wethington, Gordon Wethington, James Wethington and Jerry Wethington.

She was married to William Devello “Dean” Wethington, and she worked in the restaurant business.  She enjoyed music, soap operas and westerns, and she also liked to travel.  She was of the Baptist faith.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, James Allen Fox and Jeffrey Lynn Wethington, both of Campbellsville. Also surviving are two brothers, Joseph Torrez of Akron, OH and Ricky Torrez of Canton, OH, two Sisters, Stephanie Arndt and Husband Jeffrey of Lancaster OH, and Maria Potts and Husband John of Akron, OH. Also surviving is one grandchild, James Dean Fox, three brothers-in-law, Tom Wethington and wife Nina and Michael Wethington all of Campbellsville, and Joe Wethington of Liberty, two sisters-in-law, Charlotte Tungate of Campbellsville and Betty Stewart of Harlan County.

The funeral service for Susan Marie Wethington will be held on Friday, June 1st at 11:00 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial will follow in the St. Bernard Church Cemetery.

The family request visitation on Thursday evening, May 31, 2018 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For online condolences please visit: https://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1210/Susan-Wethington/obituary.html#tribute-start

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