Central Kentucky News-Journal

Mary "Hobbie" Crafton (nee Hubley) passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 at 91 years old. Hobbie was born on October 5, 1930 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky and later worked at Fort Knox nearby before welcoming her two children Mike and Diana. Hobbie seamlessly blended families throughout her life as she married Larry Chandler and became a mom to Alan, Lisa, and Keith. They retired to their hometown of Campbellsville, Kentucky just down the road from the Chandler homestead and frequently brought their family together there as their grandchildren grew. Later in life, Hobbie married Ray Crafton and was overjoyed to count Bob, Raymond, and Sarah Margaret as children too. Hobbie loved their home...

Age 61 of Diamond, IL, died Jan. 11, 2022, following a battle with Esophageal Cancer. Born Jun. 19, 1960 in the former Rosary Hospital of Campbellsville, KY, Thomas Lee was a son of Theodore and Ellen Faye (Hunter) Cowherd. He was raised and educated in Campbellsville and went on to attend University of Kentucky. On June 12, 1992, Tommy married Betsy Gervase. Tommy was currently employed with CHS Elburn, and over the past 20 years worked as a Certified Crop Advisor and Applicator. He was a member of the Downers Grove Gun Club, the NRA and the Appaloosa Horse Club Assoc. In addition to his love of guns and horses, Tommy was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed paintball. His family was his...

Rose M. Cave, 84, passed from her Hawaii home to her heavenly home on October 8, 2021. She was a professional administrator who retired from The Carpenters and Millwrights Fringe Benefit Office. She was a Kentucky Colonel presented to her for work with the American Cancer Society. She loved her family deeply and was so proud of them. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Dwight Cave; parents Maggie Nall Robinson and William Cundiff; son, David Wayne Peebles; two daughters, Norma Jean Veech and Sharon Lynn Lees. She is survived by her children: Cynthia White, Belinda Finn, and Patricia Adams; stepchildren: Sheila Kiper, Rodney Cave, and Larry Cave; 8 grandchildren...

Evelyn Rafferty passed away at Hospice of Bowling Green on July 23rd, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. Evelyn was born August 1, 1947, in Campbellsville Ky. Evelyn was preceded in death by her father, Ernest McDonald and her mother, Liza Jane Cox. Evelyn is survived by her son, Tony A. (Jill) Herron and one grandson, Hunter Herron all of Bowling Green whom she cherished more than anything. She also leaves behind her special sister, Ronnda Gail (Ronnie) of Springfield, KY and two brothers, Terry McDonald (Connie) and Quilly McDonald. Ms. Rafferty's family has entrusted Cone Funeral Home (1510 Campbell Lane) with arrangements. Burial will take place at the...

Dr. Wesley (Wes) Vaughn Carter, 31, of Harrodsburg, KY, husband of Ariel Darnell Carter, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the Haggin Memorial Hospital, Harrodsburg, KY. Born October 16, 1989, in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of Dr. Michael Vaughn and Debra Ann Wellman Carter. Wes's focus on education far exceeded many of his same generation. Coming from a home steeped in higher education, he gained five academic degrees and was nearing the completion of yet another. These honors include four from Campbellsville University, where his father was president from 1999 until 2020. Campbellsville University degrees included: Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science; Master of Business...

James (Jim) Edward Harmon, 74, of Rockfield gained his wings surrounded by his family on April 11, 2020. He was the son of the late James & Kathleen Harmon. Jim loved life, his family, and his dogs. He retired from Specialty Concrete and was a member of NSTRA (National Shoot to Retrieve Association). Jim was a graduate of WKU and a member of Hillvue Heights Church. Jim is survived by his wife of 35 years Carolyn Gibbons Harmon, 4 sons; Pat Harmon (Donna) Kelly Harmon (Billie) Jeff Harmon (Nina) Tony Chism (Sherry), 1 daughter Cathilee Sanders (Chris), 7 Grandchildren; Harlee, Matthue, Cody, Todd, Beth, Anita, & Daniel, 6 Great Grandchildren; Lily, Cane, Issac, Rylie, Kylie, &...

Don Walter Clark, 69, husband of Barbara Phillips Clark, resident of 216 Double Eagle Circle, Lexington, SC, died peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2020 after a long illness. He was born in Campbellsville, KY on April 9, 1950; the son of the late George Allen and Wilma Opal Watson Clark. He was a graduate of Taylor County High School and received his BS degree in Business from Lander College in 1972 where he served on their first basketball team (1968- 1972). He worked at Greenwood Motor Lines, Robert Woods Associates, Lighting Services, retiring from Computer Consultants and Merchants in January 2020. Throughout his life, he sought to honor the Lord first as a charter member of Rice...

George Jay Carter, III, 75, Lexington, formerly of Huntington, WV, died Friday, November 29, 2019. Born August 25, 1944, in Louisa, KY, he was the son of the late George Jay Carter Jr. and the late Margaret (Frasher) Carter. George was a retired school teacher and businessman in Wayne Co., WV, was a US Navy Corpsman and Veteran of the Vietnam War, and was a member of the Kenova 1st Presbyterian Church. Survivors : two sons, George Jay Carter, IV and John Michael Carter, both of OH; one sister, Joanne May of Daytona Beach, FL; one brother, Dr. Michael Carter of Campbellsville; several grandchildren. Memorials suggested to The Scholarship Fund, The Conover Education Center, Campbellsville...