Dorothy L. Kenneson, age 98

Posted by on Dec 26, 2017

Dorothy L. Kenneson, 98, formerly of Smethport, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday (Dec. 24, 2017), at her daughter’s home in Elk Horn, KY.

Born Sept. 10, 1919, in Keating Township, PA, she was a daughter of John H. and Edna V. Gallup Taylor.  On February 14, 1936, in Allegany, NY, she married Paul E. Kenneson, who died Nov. 8, 2002. They were married 66 years.

Dorothy had been employed with Corning Glass Works, Bradford, PA, for 5 years before her retirement.

Mrs. Kenneson had attended the Coleville Christian Gospel Church, Colville, PA,  Dorothy and her husband had a memorable history in aviation.  She helped her husband build a Stits-Flut-r-Bug airplane, and helped him rebuild a 1940 Taylorcraft airplane. She also enjoyed crocheting.

Surviving are a son, Robert P. (Joan) Kenneson of Eureka, KS; four daughters, Dorothy P. (Roy) Church of Chaffee, NY, Patricia J. Highfield of Howell, MI, Bonnie L. (Rev. Robert) Langlois of Elk Horn, KY, Mary L. (Rev. Glenford) Barnes of Winter Haven, FL; 19 grandchildren, 42 great-grand-children, 27 great-great grand-children; a brother, William G. (Faye) Taylor of Gifford, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Paul, a grandson, a great-granddaughter, three brothers: Edward J. Taylor, John G. Taylor, Raymond L. Taylor; and three sisters, Naomi P. Covert, Beatrice M. Dann, and Beulah M. Zindren.

Friends will be received from 11-am to 1 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 30, 2017) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Rev. Robert Langlois and Rev. Glen Barnes, co-officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials can be made to Hosparus Healthcare – Green River, P.O. Box 4134, Campbellsville, KY 42719.

Condolences can be made to:

Dorothy P. Church                                      Bonnie Langlois
13560 Miller Ave.                                        5835 Speck Ridge Rd.
Chaffee, NY  14030                                      Elk Horn, KY  42733

 

Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

For online condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1182/Dorothy-Kennison/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Hazel Mae Spurling Sullivan

Posted by on Dec 24, 2017

Hazel Mae Spurling Sullivan of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Goebel Spurling and Mary Francis Tarter Spurling, was born April 23, 1928, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She died at 12:40 P.M., Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and attended Bible Baptist Tabernacle. She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after forty seven and a half years of dedication. After high school Hazel attended Campbellsville College and taught in the one room school at Knopps on Finley Ridge for two years.
She united in marriage to Murrell Sullivan May 16 1953 and he preceded her in death September 8, 1979.
She is survived by one daughter and one son: Connie Sue Sullivan Phillips and Murrell Dennis Sullivan; two sisters and two brothers: Mattie Jean Smothers, Margaret Ann Chappell, Charles Washington Spurling and Edwin Lee Spurling all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Jimmie Ray Spurling, Harold Glenn Spurling, William Goebel Spurling Jr., Opal Maxine Spurling and Geneva Mae Spurling in infancy and a special friend, Robert Meador.

VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND THOSE MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Sandy Davis, age 58

Posted by on Dec 21, 2017

Sandra D. “Sandy” Burress Davis, 58 years, 5 months and 22 days of age, of Campbellsville, died Thursday at her home after an extended illness.

Sandy was born in Campbellsville on June 29, 1959 to Bobby and Dorothy Wethington Burress of Campbellsville who survive.  She was a member of Feathersburg Church of God and was known for her sweet selfless spirit, always worrying about others’ needs over herself.   In her spare you would find her enjoying scrapbooking and working puzzles.

Sandy married Gerald “Jerry” Davis on May 10, 1986 who survives.   Also surviving are 2 daughters, Jennifer Lynn Bell and her husband William Richard of Elkhorn, Jacqueline Nicole Davis, a step-son, Jeremy Daniel Davis, both of Campbellsville, as well as three grandchildren, Corey Blake Spurling, Nicholas Joseph Hall and Gabriella Rose Hall.    Two brothers survive, Rodney Burress and his wife Toni and Allen Burress and his wife Kecia, both of Elkhorn.

The Funeral Service for Sandra “Sandy” Davis will be Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Josh Wilson officiating.   Burial will follow in Callahan Cemetery with casket bearers being, Adam Burress, Matthew Burress, Dustan Burress, Austin Burress, Joseph Johnson and Robert Campbell.

The family request visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For online condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1181/Sandra-Davis/obituary.html#tribute-start

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