Reverend Doctor Joey “Doc” Murphy of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. He was 66 years of age.

Born September 7, 1952, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Claud W. Murphy and Syrilla Emerson Murphy Taylor. Joey retired after 50 years in the ministry and was a member of the United Methodist Conference. Joey earned his Masters of Divinity from Emory University and later received his Doctorate of Theology.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Carolyn Evans Murphy, whom he wed December 28, 1973, of Harrodsburg; one son, Paul Brent (Katie) Murphy of Harrodsburg; two brothers, Doctor Ted K. (Jefferi) Murphy of Liberty and Jimmy (Joy Lynn) Murphy of Lexington; two grandchildren, Noah James Murphy and Elijah Brent Murphy; and one aunt, Helena McDonald.

Visitation and funeral services for Joey will be held privately with private burial at Murphy Cemetery.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Per Joey’s wishes in lieu of flowers, please give a gift of appreciation to your pastor.
Joey’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with an online guestbook available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Willie Leon Tungate of Campbellsville was born in Marion County on January 1, 1931 to the late Enos and Rhoda Ellen (Howell) Tungate. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his home, being 88 years, 5 months, and 10 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mannsville Christian Church.

   Mr. Tungate was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1951-1953. After leaving the service, he continued farming and driving trucks, and doing whatever else he could to be productive and make ends meet for his family. He had a strong work ethic throughout his life, and truly enjoyed helping others. Fishing with his family or laughing with friends around a dinner table were two of his favorite things.

   He leaves to cherish his memory:
   Three children: Leona Armstrong and husband Jacob of Campbellsville, Tom Tungate of Mannsville, and Doyle Tungate of Campbellsville,
   A sister-in-law: Betty Tungate of Campbellsville,
   A special friend: Juanita Followell of Campbellsville,
   Seven grandchildren,
   Eight great-grandchildren,
   One great-great grandchild,
   And a host of extended family and friends.

   He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Elizabeth (Followell) Tungate; and four siblings: Apprentice Followell and husband Carldon, Buddy Tungate, James Tungate, and another brother in childhood.

   There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Tungate on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville.  Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Old Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville. Full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
   The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 13, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
   In lieu flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River or the Disabled American Veterans organization. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of this site.

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David Kent Perry, the son of the late Charles and Emma (Bud) Perry, was born Sunday, April 11, 1943 in Peoria, Illinois and departed this life on Monday, June 10, 2019 in Campbellsville, KY at his home. He was 76 years of age. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force having served from 1961-1965 in Vietnam.

He retired from Caterpillar after more than 30 years and was a former bar owner.

 He was a member of the Lions Club, The Wounded Warrior Project, The Lakota Tribe, the ASPCS and was a huge supporter of the Easter Seals.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards and staying busy doing odd jobs for people and could find him most of the time mowing the golf course, mowing lawns, hauling corn or gravel.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Richard Perry.
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He leaves to mourn his passing: two daughters and sons-in-law: Dr. Cassandra and William Stephens of Campbellsville and Joanna and Bryan Morong of Frankfort; three grandchildren: Tyler Stephens, Emily LaGrone and Amelia Garavaglia and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service for David Kent Perry will be Friday, June 14, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. CST in the chapel of the Swan Lake Memory Gardens, 4601 West War Memorial Drive, Peoria, Illinois with burial to follow.
There will be no public visitation prior to service.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY in charge of arrangements.

Russell L. “Russ” Daniels, of Norwood, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Gallatin Nursing and Rehab in Warsaw, Kentucky. He was 84.

Born on April 28, 1935, in Dunnville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Stanley R. and Pauline M. Cornett Daniel. Russ was a foreman in the shipping and warehousing industry.

He is survived by two sons, Greg Daniels of Warsaw and Rick (Regina) Daniels of Lebanon, Ohio; a daughter, Kathie (Michael) Yeary of Amelia, Ohio; five grandchildren, Kristy, Lisa, Rusty, Derrick and Joshua; and ten great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Russ is preceded in death by his wife, Orene Fay Cain Daniels, who he was married to for 63 years; and a son, Steve Daniels.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Ron Andrew officiating. Burial will follow in Thomas Ridge Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may take the form of sympathy to The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati at 4623 Wesley Avenue Suite A, Cincinnati, Ohio 45212.
Arrangements for Mr. Russell Daniels are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Danny Miller, 66, of Cincinnati, formerly of Russell County, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Lakeridge Acres in Cincinnati.

He was born May 1, 1953 in Russell County to the late Arvis & Zelpha Dunbar Miller.  He was member of Free Union Separate Baptist Church and a truck driver for many different dump truck companies.

Survivors Include: 
Two Daughters – Cynthia Wilson (Chris Golden) & Charlotte Miller (Moises Lievano) both of Russell Springs
Five Grandchildren – Blake Alvin Miller, Derrick Wayne & Darren Wayne Wilson, Nathaniel Lee & Adrian Wade Hatton
One Brother – Dallas Miller of Russell Springs
Two Sisters – Terri (Angelo) Dixon of Russell Springs & Ruby Oakes of Indiana
Former Wife & Longtime Companion - Conetta McClister Miller of Russell Springs
Several other relatives & friends also survive

Funeral Service – Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 2:30 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Proctor officiating
Burial in McClister Cemetery
Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Thursday
Casket Bearers – Derrick Wilson, Blake Miller, Nathaniel Hatton, Darren Wilson, Moises Lievano & Timmy Miller
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Lucian B. “L.B.” Smith, 77, of Columbia, died Friday, June 7, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.

He was born September 15, 1941 in Adair County to the late John Henry & Annie Helen White Smith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred & Jim Smith, and two sisters, Gladys Triplett & Norma Jean Ramsey.  L.B. was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, a U.S. Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War and a former heavy machinery operator for many different construction companies. 

Survivors Include:
Two Sons – Joseph Scotland Smith & O’Shaughnessy Demetrius Frazier both of Columbia
One Daughter – Marveeia Karmaye’ Smith-Sanders & her husband Vincent of Memphis
One Brother – Ben Smith & his wife Brenda of Columbia
Four Grandchildren – Ambrielle Sanders, Toni Hickman, Blane Frazier & Aspen Sanders
One Great-Grandchild – Kendon Handley
Special Friend – Ochia Anders of Burkesville
A host of nieces, nephews & friends also survive

Funeral Service – Saturday, June 15, 2019 at11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel Murphy delivering the eulogy
Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery with full military honors presented by VFW Post 6097
Visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday
Casket Bearers – Yves White, Troy White, Keenan Bridgewater, Doug Crawley, Ronnie Graves & Shawn White
Honorary Casket Bearers – Brian Keith White, Danny Taylor, Nathan Lasley, Craig Lasley, Mike Smith & James Smith
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Billy Gosser, 83, of Russell Springs, died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the Russell County Hospital. He was born April 18, 1936 in Russell County to the late Oscar & Patra Wilson Gosser.

He was a farmer, a Veteran of US Army and a member of Pine Grove United Baptist Church.

Survivors
wife of 56 years, Mary Brown Gosser
2 sons: Stephen Gosser, Russell Springs
              Jonathan (Jane) Gosser, Russell Springs
1 granddaughter: Bailey Gosser
2 step grandchildren: Derek High  and Jessica Jones
a step great granddaughter
1 brother: Donnie (Anna) Gosser, Elizabethtown, Ky
2 sisters: Fern (Larry) Luttrell, Morgantown, W.VA
                Ruth Ann (Bruce) Ipe, Wilton, Conn.

Funeral service for Billy Gosser will be 10 AM. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Gosser officiating.
Visitation 5-8 PM. Tuesday and after 8 AM. Wednesday until funeral time at 10 AM.
Interment in the Pine Grove Cemetery on Gosser Ridge.
The family requests contributions of sympathy be made to the Pine Grove Cemetery on Gosser Ridge.
These can be made at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Alan Foley, Trevor Gosser, Jason Hughes, Darrell Roy, Trent Roy, Bradley Wilson
Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements,

Barbara Ann Daffron Wright of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Claude Price Daffron and Lucy Pauline Crouch Daffron, was born March 9, 1943 in Wayne County, Kentucky. She died at 4:18 P.M., Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Louisville. Age: 76

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Zion Separate Baptist Church. 

Barbara was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and sister. 

She united in marriage to Wilburn Wright January 31, 1959 and he preceded her in death June 11, 2010. 

She is survived by one son, Gary Wright and wife, Lisa of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Chris Wright and wife, Sara of Greensburg and Kimberly Wright Janes of Campbellsville: two great grand-daughters: Emma Kate Janes and Myla Brooke Janes of Campbellsville; three sisters: Betty Jean McCubbin, Lytha Noel and Mary McMahan and husband, Jerry all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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She was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters: Tommy Daffron, Phillip Daffron, Claude Jr. Daffron, Neva Greer, Marie Edelen and Eva Spurling.

VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Robert Morris
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens