Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 22, 2025
Mr. George Richard Miller, age 87, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home in Campbellsville. He was born in Louisville on October 7, 1938 to the late Albert Richard and Carolyn Agnes (Henle) Miller. He was a retired veteran, having served his country faithfully over 33 years as a mechanic in the United States Air Force, and was of the Catholic faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta (Toy) Miller in 2015, and a daughter, Kelly Sue Gaddie, in 2007.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
A son: Joseph “Mike” Miller and wife Wanda of Campbellsville,
Three siblings: Carol Ann Miller, Bob Miller, and Terry Miller,
Four grandchildren,
Two great-grandchildren,
A sister-in-law, Linda, and a several other extended family members and friends.
Mr. Miller had requested cremation. Those services were conducted by L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 22, 2025
Ms. Vickie Arlene Russell-Smith of Campbellsville was born at the Rosary Hospital in Taylor County on August 27, 1955 to Norma Laverne (Goode) Russell and the late Wallace Clement Russell. She departed this life on Friday, December 19, 2025 at the Village of Lebanon Care Center having attained the age of 70 years, 3 months, and 22 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a board member of Habitat for Humanity, and enjoyed doing genealogy research and volunteering or fundraising for various nonprofit groups.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her mother: Laverne Russell of Campbellsville,
A sister: Rita Ford,
A nephew: Kevin A. Ford,
A niece: Amanda Vannice,
A great nephew: Jacob Stewart,
Two great nieces: Tiffany Hord and Tori Hardin,
And several other extended family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Ms. Smith on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Burial will follow in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, December 26, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the church or Gideon Bibles.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 17, 2025
William Allen Fisher of Campbellsville, the son of the late Herman and Elizabeth (Simpson) Fisher, was born August 12, 1959 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in Louisville. He was 66 years of age.
He was a farmer and of the Baptist Faith.
He enjoyed working on farm, stripping tobacco, riding horses, a jokester and spending time with family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Davis Fisher and Lonnie Fisher.
Survivors include his wife: Julie (Vannice) Fisher of Campbellsville; two sons and a daughter: Timmy Fisher of Bradfordsville, Jessica Cox and significant other Justin of Finley and Kevin Fisher and wife Megan of Spurlington.
Two brothers and two sisters: Mary Alice Garrett and husband Curtis of Elk Horn, Ethel Mae Smothers and husband Charles of Campbellsville, Melvin Fisher and wife Melissa of Shepherdsville and Daniel Fisher of Bradfordsville.
Also five grandchildren: Graci, Rylee, Lylah, Mason and Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for William Allen Fisher will be Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Interment in the Old Liberty Cemetery at Bradfordsville.
Visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Saturday and after 10:00 A.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 17, 2025
Helen Virginia “Jenny” Humphress of Elk Horn, the daughter of the late Stevenson V. and Lavanna (Hack) Mudd, was born March 24, 1944 in Johnson City, Tennessee and departed this life on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in Glasgow. She was 81 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Christie Chapel Methodist Church and was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and a babysitter and caregiver.
She enjoyed going to yard sales, church activities, reading and spending time with grandkids.
She united in marriage to William Malcolm Humphress, who passed away November 7, 2021.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother: Etta Mudd, Joyce Mudd and Carl Wade Mudd.
Survivors include three sons: Ronald Mark Humphress and wife Tammy of Knifley, Steven Keith Humphress and wife Jane of Campbellsville, and Michael Wade Humphress and wife Pam of Columbia.
Six grandchildren: Whitney Kemp and husband Nick, Eric Humphress, Chantay York and husband Cody, Adam Humphress and wife Jasmine, Matthew Humphress and wife Emilly, and Brook Bell and husband Levi; two step-grandsons: Allen and Justin Ford.
Nine great-grandchildren: Piper, Gabby, Gavin, Maxton, Easton, Roni, Kassi, Aspen and Adalynn.
Two sisters: Wilma Reeves and husband Norman and Sherry Hovious and husband Phillip.and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Helen Virginia “Jenny” Humphress will be Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial in the Harden Cemetery.
Bro. Steve Francis will be officiating.
Visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 16, 2025
Henry Burr Harrison, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Henry Dahoney Harrison and Sarah Lena (Dicken) Harrison, was born February 27, 1955 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, December 7, 2025 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 70 years of age.
He was a former employee of Cox Cabinets, Wholesale Hardwood Interiors and Ingersoll Rand and was of the Baptist Faith.
He enjoyed going to Druthers, fishing and selling produce and flowers.
Survivors include a sister: Betty Grissom of Scottsville; step-niece: Debbie Donovan and husband Ronny and a host of cousins and friends.
A graveside service for Henry Burr Harrison will be Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville with burial to follow.
Rev. Paul Dicken will be officiating
There will be NO visitation prior to the service.
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