David Joseph Kerr, age 37

Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Aug 25, 2016

David Joseph Kerr, age 37, of Campbellsville died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Taylor Regional Hospital following a hard fought battle with cancer.

He was born on September 17, 1978 in Campbellsville the son of the late Joseph Waymon and his mother, Tyann Kerr Morris who survives.  David worked as a technician for DISH Network until his illness prevented him from doing so.  He loved to ride his Harley, play music and study the Bible.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a grandfather, W. J. Kerr and his uncles, Doyle and Ricky Waymon.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Tyann Kerr Morris and her husband, Lloyd, of Campbellsville; a daughter, Leah Ann Kerr of Adair County; a son, Gabriel Will Kerr of Campbellsville; a brother, Daniel Wyatt and his wife Vel, of Campbellsville; his grandparents, Barbara Kerr Murphy, Teresa Jane Waymon and “Duck” Waymon all of Campbellsville; a step-father, Bill Wyatt and a half-sister, Bessie Waymon.  Also surviving his aunts, Judy and Beverly Waymon, nephews, Wayne and Chris Gilpin, a special friend, Crystal Clemmons and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home followed by his wishes to be cremated.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 26^th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the funeral expense fund and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made on his tribute website at lyondewittberry.com

Frank H. Alexander, 80

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 25, 2016

Mr. Frank H. Alexander of Knifley was born in Ypslanti, Michigan on Friday, June 5, 1936. He departed this life on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 80 years, 2 months, and 18 days of age. Mr. Alexander was married to Mrs. Dorothy (Rose) Alexander, who survives. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Alexander was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Army. As a young man, he began a career at the Ford Motor Company and worked there until retirement. With a desire to always leave things better than when he found them, he kept his mind sharp by playing euchre or solving word puzzles, and always had a well-manicured yard and flower garden.

He leaves to carry his legacy:

His wife: Dorothy Alexander of Knifley,

Four children: Christina Rose Ahrens of Michigan, Mickie Jo Bennett and husband Dan of Michigan, Alton Roy Gehringer and wife Ann of North Carolina, and Dennis Russell Gehringer and wife Natalie of Washington,

One sister: Mary Bykowski of Michigan,

Nine grandchildren: Kristi Jo O’Neil and husband Ben, Mark Trinkle, Levi Smith, Allyse Hartman, Martina Gehringer, Randi Bennett, Alex Gehringer, Samantha Gehringer, and Patrick Gehringer,

One great-grandson: Preston O’Neil,

Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Edward Rose of Tennessee, Lois Kothe of Michigan, Carol Silver of Kentucky, David J. Rose of Texas, and Effie May Ryan of Michigan,

Close friends: Bro. Bob and Bonnie Landlois,

And a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Frances(Hunt) Thompson.

At Mr. Alexander’s request, cremation rites were accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville, KY. All services were held privately.

Laura McGuire, 91

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 24, 2016

Mrs. Laura Francis (McCawley) McGuire of Campbellsville passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Lebanon at the age of 91 years, 9 months, and 5 days. She was born at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville to the late Herbert L. and Laura Francis (Malone) McCawley on November 16, 1924. Mrs. McQuire married Donald Davis McGuire at the St. Mark Episcopal Church in Louisville on May 31, 1958, and they shared their lives until his passing in 2007. She professed faith in Christ and was a faithful member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Campbellsville. Mrs. McGuire worked for Eastern Airlines in reservation services and loved to travel, do needlework, and arrange flowers.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two cousins: Lillian Hanscomb of Maine and her sister Alice Rudolph of Ohio,

Lifelong friend: Joan Kirzinger of Lebanon, and special friend: Helen Rice of Campbellsville.

A host of friends from Bluegrass Way, St. Thomas Church, and the Saloma Homemakers, and many friends from Boone and Banner Elk, North Carolina.

She was also preceded in death by her fraternal twin brother, Herbert Lawrence McCawley.

Mrs. McQuire chose cremation, and will be buried in the Lebanon National Cemetery with her husband. A memorial service to honor her life will be held at Bluegrass Way and will be scheduled and announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 116 S. Columbia Ave, Campbellsville, KY 42718.