David Wilson, 83

Posted by on Jan 3, 2018

Mr. David Woodrow Wilson of Campbellsville passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born to the late Vester Howard and Sarah (Abbott) Wilson on Febuary 14, 1934, he was 83 years, 10 months, and 19 days of age. Mr. Wilson was a family man and shared nearly 60 years of marriage and devotion with his wife, Leora (Halcomb) Wilson. He was a farmer and woodworker and supported his family building and selling miniature cabins and dollhouses, birdhouses, rocking chairs, and other items.

Besides his wife, Leora Wilson, he leaves to cherish his memory:

Two children: Danny Lee Wilson and wife Diane, and Kathy Jo Clark and husband Berry, all of Campbellsville,

Two brothers: Willie Wilson of Green County, and Roscoe Wilson of Madisonville,

Five grandchildren: Troy Wilson, Nicki Wilson, Heather Wilson, Daniel Clark, and Benjamin Clark,

Two great-grandchildren: Mattie Elizabeth Clark and Luna Fae Clark,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by six siblings: Paul, Charlie, Robert, Eugene, Larry, and Helen.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Wilson on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Raymond Clark and Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery, Gabe Rd, Summersville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 4, after 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST).

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Joe Agostini, 42

Posted by on Jan 3, 2018

Mr. Joe Agostini of Columbia was born in New German, Puerto Rico on October 14, 1975 to Iris Torres and the late Jose Agostini. He departed this life on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home after a brief yet brave battle with ALS. He was 42 years, 2 months, and 18 days of age. Mr. Agostini was employed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Department of Juvenile Justice at the Adair Youth Development Center. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Columbia Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was a man passionate in his beliefs; he loved nature, be it fishing or hiking, and was continually amazed and blessed to be interacting with God’s creations. His love of God was also evidenced by his love of children, and he held a special place in his heart for the kids he worked with.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Sandy Wheeler of Columbia,

His mother and step-father: Iris and Domingo Perez of Puerto Rico,

One sister: Wanda Agostini of Oklahoma,

One brother: Luis Mark Gonzalez and wife Neysha Santiago of Puerto Rico,

Six sisters-in-law: Linda and J.W. Hendrickson, Diane and Doug Hatcher, Connie Wheeler, and Pat Downey, all of Columbia, Phyllis and Jerry Kearney of Campbellsville, and Jeannie and Kerry Cox of Mannsville,

And a host of close nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, and other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a close brother-in-law, Donnie Wheeler.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Agostini on Friday, January 5, 2018, at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) at the Columbia Seventh Day Adventist Church, 100 SDA Church Rd, Columbia, KY. Pastor Fred Caulkins and Pastor Michelle Perdy will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery, Hwy 206, Columbia, KY.

The family will receive friends at the church on Friday, Jan. 5, after 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST).

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Columbia Seventh Day Adventist Church Youth, the Adair Youth Development Program, and/or J.O.Y. Ministries. Those can be made in person at the church before the service, any time at the funeral home, or online at www.lrpetty.com

“The only thing you take with you is your character.” – Mr. Jose Angel “Joe” Agostini

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Virginia Bright, Age 96

Posted by on Jan 2, 2018

 

Virginia Bright, 96 years, 2 months and 22 days of age, died Monday, January 1, 2018 in Signature Healthcare East in Louisville.

Virginia was born October 10, 1921 to the late Samuel Allen and Valeria Shively Bright in Taylor County Kentucky. Also preceding her in death were her siblings, Samuel Bright, Jr., Edward Bright, Douglas Bright, Howard Bright and Elizabeth Bright.

Virginia retired from Brown Williamson as payroll clerk after many years of faithful service.  She had made a profession of faith and was a member of Ninth and O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.

She was survived by her nieces and nephews, George Bright of Brentwood TN, Charles Bright of Frankfort, Robert Bright of Elk Horn, Betty Cox of Mannsville, Venita Bright of Frankfort, Lloyd of Evansville IN, Elaine Horn of Lexington, Gary Bright of California and Bryan Bright of Mackville, KY.

Funeral services for Virginia Bright will be held at Lyon-Dewitt-Berry Funeral Home on Friday January 5 at 3:00 PM.   Burial to follow in Elk Horn Cemetery.

Family requests visitation from 1:00 -3:00 pm at the time of service on Friday January 5 at Lyon-Dewitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For on-line condolences visit http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1185/Virginia-Bright/obituary.html#tribute-start

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