William Lewis Elmore, 87

Posted by on Jun 7, 2022

Mr. William Lewis Elmore of Campbellsville, son of the late Guy and Mary Lou (Thomas) Elmore, was born in Taylor County on June 16, 1934. He departed this life on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Rex Robley VA Medical Center, being 87 years, 11 months, and 18 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Elmore was a former salesman for Burkholder Insurance, and worked at Cox Interior as a security guard for almost 20 years following his retirement. A former constable, he was made an honorary deputy by Sheriff Junior Sprowles. Mr. Elmore had served his country honorably in the United States Army, and was a member of Elkhorn Masonic Lodge F&AM #568 and Scottish Rite.

He was also preceded in death by Mrs. Audrey Jeanette (Malone) Elmore, and a son, Kenneth Elmore.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Three children: Stephen Elmore and wife Crystal Kaye of Campbellsville, Patrick Lewis Elmore and wife Jamie of Shepherdsville, and William Lewis Elmore Spitler and wife Leann of Illinois,

Six grandchildren: Jason Elmore, Benjamin Elmore, Kristy Hensley, Audrey Elmore, Madison Elmore, and William “Billy” Spitler,

Two great-grandchildren: Jaden Elmore and Lilly Elmore,

And a host of other family members and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Elmore on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Michael Mustain will officiate. Cremation will be accorded Mr. Elmore following the funeral, with final interment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, June 11, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Elkhorn Masonic Lodge #568. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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Vivian C. Wilcher Christie

Posted by on Jun 7, 2022

Vivian C. Wilcher Christie of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ervin Wilcher and Ruth Cochran Wilcher, was born May 13, 1941 in Casey County, Kentucky.  She died Saturday, June 4, 2022 in Campbellsville.   Age:  81

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Rocky Ford Baptist Church.

She united in marriage to Donald Christie November 11, 1988 and he preceded her in death May 20, 2015.

She loved flowers, gardening, canning and sewing curtains.

Vivian is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and David Allen of Liberty; one step-daughter, Debbie Druin of Campbellsville; one grandchild, Kyle Newton and fiancé, Emily Newton of Casey County; seven step-grandchildren: Khandin McColley, Amythyst McColley, Taz McColley, Karissa Skaggs and husband, Josh, Jessie Walters and wife, Natalie, Cade Ray, and Tray Flinchum; eleven step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Wanda White of Louisville; her beloved furbaby, Yukon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Vivian was also preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Goode; one grandson, Joshua Daugherty; one step-daughter, Rindi Christie; one step-grandchild, Robby McColley and four brothers: Lee Wilcher, Horace Wilcher, Charles Ray Wilcher, and Bobby Wilcher.

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GRAVESIDE SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Elk Horn Cemetery in Elk Horn by Bro. Eddie Finn

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Joyce Huddleston, 93

Posted by on Jun 4, 2022

Mrs. Joyce Maxine Huddleston of Campbellsville was born in Ft. Pierce, Florida on February 8, 1929 to the late Heber and Mildred May (Mercer) Fox. She departed this life on Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center, having attained the age of 93 years, 3 months, and 26 days. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Huddleston was a former employee of Bell’s Bakery and Campbellsville Laundry.
Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Joe Huddleston, Sr., on March 22, 2021, and two brothers, Justice Lee “J.L.” Fox and Heber Fox, Jr.
She is survived locally by a grandson, Tony Huddleston, and a daughter-in-law, Pam Huddleston.
Also surviving is a son: Mike Stettenbenz and wife Gail of Indiana,
Three grandchildren: Gary Stettenbenz, Mike Richardson, and Janelle Richardson,
A chosen son: Jimmy Anderson,
And a host of great-grandchildren, current and former exchange students, and other relatives and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Huddleston on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Joe Castello will officiate. Cremation will be accorded her following the service.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 8, after 4:00 PM until time for the service.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the care and compassion shown to her by her nurse, Diane Judd, and her caretaker, Amanda Wise.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River or the Pan Atlantic Foundation for exchange students. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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