Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 6, 2026
Clara Nelle (Clark) Hord professed faith in Christ and was baptized as a child. She was a member of Lowell Ave. Baptist Church in Campbellsville, but attended Buechel Park Baptist Church in Louisville with family in recent years. She was retired from JCPenney. Other jobs included running a home daycare, managing a fabric store, serving as a church secretary, and working for Drug Court.
She is survived by a son, David A. Hord of Greenwood, SC, and a daughter, Laura Hord Albovias (Rev. José Albovias) of Louisville, KY; and grandsons, Allen Hord of Chicago, IL, and Bradley Hord of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Ellen Kessler of Loretto, and Jane Kurtz and husband Bill of Greensburg, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Edwards Hord; her father, George Allen Clark; her mother, Opal Watson Clark; brothers, Jerry A. Clark and Don W. Clark; and sister, Wilma Clark Abell.
Clara was happiest when going to church, being with her family and friends, caring for her flower beds, and loving the numerous dogs and cats she had over the years. She was also a talented seamstress, enjoyed painting, read voraciously, and was an excellent cook.
There will be a Memorial Service for Clara Nelle (Clark) Hord on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11: 00 AM at the Buechel Park Baptist Church, 2403 Hikes Ln., Louisville, KY 40218.
Visitation at 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Cremation was chosen and Interment will be in the Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery at a later date.
Please make expressions of sympathy to Buechel Park Baptist Church, 2403 Hikes Ln., Louisville, KY 40218, or to Woodstock Animal Foundation Adoptions, 843 Lane Allen Rd., Lexington, KY 40503.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 31, 2026
Mr. Gary Wayne Gray, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Howard and Mildred (Canada) Gray, was born September 19, 1954 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 71 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Gray worked at Fruit of the Loom for 26 years and retired from Ingersoll Rand after 16 years.
Gary enjoyed most things outdoors, including hunting, fishing and horseshoe pitching. Sunday’s were family day at his house, and his family included everyone. If he wasn’t watching Jeff Gordon win a NASCAR race, he was probably trying to figure out who had the bird in a game of Rook (it was him!). Many a fond memory was made during those days, and those memories will be cherished for life.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings: Leon Gray, Lorena Cochran and Joyce Watkins.
Survivors include his wife: Patricia (Bright) Gray of Campbellsville; his children: Libby Richard and husband Todd of Campbellsville, Karen Lee and husband Ryan of Marion County, and Bethany Reynolds and husband Brehm of Campbellsville.
Two brothers and one sister: Donnie Gray and wife Patricia, Raymond Gray and wife Betty, and Mable Karnes and husband Ronnie, all of Campbellsville.
Six grandchildren: Blake Richard, Addison, Braxton and Kathryn Lee, Bruce and Banks Reynolds, several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Thursday April 2, 2026 at 11:00 A.M., L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville.
OFFICIATING: Bro. Jim Collison and Bro. Shelton Hale
INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: 5-8 PM on Wednesday and after 8 AM Thursday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 16, 2026
Lou Ann Gladson of Elk Horn, KY, the daughter of the late Russell Eugene Cooper and Annabelle (Bennett) Cooper, was born November 20, 1961 in Illinois and departed this life on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Greensburg at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital. She was 62 years of age.
She was a former security guard, a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.
She enjoyed training dogs and horses.
Survivors include a daughter: Audria Richmond and companion Stoy King of Elk Horn; a son: Jared Justin Gladson and wife Samantha of Louisville.
A sister and two brothers: Carmen Maurer, Bill Cooper and Gary Cooper, all of Illinois.
Four grandchildren: Rubye Richmond, Emmie Gladson, Jared Justin Gladson, Jr and Sammy Gladson and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the wishes of Lou Ann Gladson, cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There are NO services planned at this time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 16, 2026
David Lee Paige, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late James Wesley Dunlap and Verna Mae Shively, was born July 17, 1951, and departed this life on March 11, 2026, at his home. He was 74 years of age.
He was a retired employee of Western Kentucky Gas Company and enjoyed playing basketball, doing things around the house and taking his wife fishing.
On July 8, 1977, he united in marriage to Sarah Harrington Paige, who survives.
Also surviving are his siblings: Deforest Paige of Campbellsville, Betty Harrington, James E. Dunlap, and Felicia Durham all of Indianapolis, Carol Robinson, Joyce Dunlap, Faye Williams (Phil), Helen Hazelwood (William), and John Dunlap all of Campbellsville, and Donnie Dunlap of Anchorage, Alaska, and many other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his Bonus-father, Lawrence Paige, and four brothers, George Paige, Len Paige, Raymond Paige, and James L. Dunlap.
Cremation was chosen according to David’s wishes and there will be no services. L. R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge or arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 16, 2026
Deborah Ann Atkinson of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Lebanon at the Springview Hospital at the age of 57.
She was born August 26, 1968 in Lebanon, to the late George and Mary (Hatcher) Atkinson.
Deborah was an employee of the United States Postal Service in Lebanon and was a member of the Bethel AME Church in Campbellsville.
She enjoyed bowling and watching her daughter play softball and loved dedicating her time to the church.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: James Atkinson.
Survivors include a daughter: Keira Atkinson of Lebanon; a brother: Anthony Atkinson of Lebanon; a sister: Michelle Evans and husband Rodney of Louisville; her grand-dog: Bentley.
Also surviving are her nieces and nephews: Karissa, Jamar, Meechie, Javontae and Chanson Atkinson and wife Chloe, Kayla Richerson and husband Chris and Lisa Allen, an aunt: Alberta Thornton, and a host of other relatives and many friends.
FUNERAL: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.
First Baptist Church on Broadway in Campbellsville.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Doretha Sanders
INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: Tuesday from 5-8 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and after 10 AM Wednesday at the church.
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