Dellar Cheatham, 93

Posted by on Apr 5, 2017

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Mrs. Dellar (Loy) Cheatham, daughter of the late George and Gunnie Nancy (Morrison) Loy, was born on January 7, 1924 in the Chance community of Adair County. She departed this life on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Taylor Regional Hospital at the age of 93 years, 2 months, and 27 days. In 1942, Mrs. Cheatham married Gravely Olin Cheatham, who preceded her in death on June 15, 1990. She professed faith in Christ and attended nondenominational churches as her health allowed. Mrs. Cheatham enjoyed working on her farm, playing golf, wordsearch puzzles, and watching Judge Judy, and used her spare time to serve others and help people. Although she and her husband had no children, she was loved and cared for by the Wheeler sisters and their brother Donnie, which are her nieces and nephew.

She was also preceded in death by nine siblings: Ida Mae Wheeler, Dorothy Campbell, a twin sister Stella Reliford, Junior Loy, Nannie Reliford, Yank Loy, Bill Loy, Edgar Loy, and an infant sister Doris Loy.

At the request of Mrs. Cheatham, there will be a graveside service on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 12:00 EST/11:00 CST in the Haven Hill Cemetery, 1102-1144 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY 42728. Machelle Perry will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Disabled American Veterans. Those can be made in person at the cemetery during the service or anytime at the funeral home.

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Robert Hawkins, 33

Posted by on Apr 5, 2017

Mr. Robert Allan Hawkins of Columbia was born on June 5, 1983 and departed this life on Monday, April 3, 2017 at his home. He was 33 years, 9 months, and 29 days of age. His engaging personality and love of furry friends served him well as a pet groomer. “We are weary, yet so aware”, a favorite saying of his, denoted a glimmering mind full of deep thoughts and unpublished novels, and his love for his family and friends will forever be cherished.

He is survived by:

His wife: Chelsea Hawkins of Columbia,

One daughter: Enora Hawkins

Two step-children: Jake and Molly Oaks,

His mother: Joyce Back of Campbellsville,

One brother: David Hawkins of Campbellsville,

And a host of other family and close friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 PM EST (5:00-7:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Ronna Gaddie, 28

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Mrs. Ronna Rachelle Gaddie of Campbellsville was born on November 14, 1988 to Kelly Dawn (Abell) Miller and the late James Logan “Jimmy” Gaddie and departed this world on Saturday, April 1, 2017. She was 28 years, 4 months, and 18 days of age. Ronna was a wife and homemaker; she professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. Living life to the fullest was a mantra to her; she loved adventures with people she cherished, and hiked many miles with family and friends. Naturally expressive, she enjoyed drawing and playing pool, and her tattoo artistry will be proudly carried for years by many people.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Her husband: Chris Foster of Campbellsville,

Three children: Kaylee Janes of Campbellsville, Kristen Foster of Shepherdsville, and Anthony Foster of Shepherdsville,

Her mother and stepfather: Kelly and Anthony Miller of Shepherdsville,

Three siblings: Brandon Howell of Florida, Mariah Buckman of Louisville, and Kellen Buckman of Mt. Washington,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor Ronna’s life on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Her body will be laid to rest beside her dad in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery immediately after the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 7, after 10:00 AM until time for the service.

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