Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 27, 2026
Howard Glenn Cox of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, the son of the late Pete and Nancy “Lizzy” Elizabeth (Tucker) Cox, was born April 19, 1944 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on February 25, 2026 in Louisville at the Audubon Hospital. He was 81 years of age.
He was a carpenter, maintenance worker and jack of all trades and was of the Methodist Faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching UK basketball.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Jennifer (Guidotti) Cox, in 2018 and his siblings: Jim Cox, Norman Cox, Creola Biggs and Mary Alice Thompson.
Survivors include a daughter: Deborah Denise Cox of Louisville and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
INTERMENT: Merrimac Cemetery
CLERGY OFFICIATING: Pastor Will Warren
VISITATION: after 11:00 A.M. Tuesday until time for the service
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 27, 2026
Rev. Gene Arthur Weddle, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Carl and Bobbie (Chaney) Weddle, was born November 11, 1934 in Somerset, KY and departed this life on Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 91 years of age.
He was a retired Methodist Minister in the Kentucky Annual Conference.
Gene enjoyed watching the UK Wildcats, watching movies, and cherished his Viper Indy 500 pace car, taking cruises with his wife, spending time with family and friends, but most of all was his dedication to the Lord.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife: Mary Weddle, who preceded him in death on March 29, 2002.
Survivors include his wife: Rev. Carol (Gruner) Weddle of Campbellsville, a son: David Owen Weddle and wife Sue of Montana; his step-children: Laura Dicken and husband Richard of Campbellsville and Jill Davis and husband Michael of Lexington.
Also a sister: Ann Cassada of Danville; four grandchildren: Abbie Dicken of Campbellsville, Mackenzie Davis of Lexington, Jake Dicken and wife Julianna of Oak Grove, Levi Dicken and fiancé McKenzie Dixon of Campbellsville; his dog: Cooper and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.
Campbellsville First Methodist Church.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Terry Swan and Rev. J. Paul Dicken.
INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: Saturday after 11:00 A.M. until time for the service at the church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MEMORIALS: Antioch Methodist Church Fund or Hosparus, both can be made at the funeral home or at the church on Saturday.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 19, 2026
Mrs. Sandra Sue (Chappell) Ayers of Elk Horn, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed from this life on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Veldon and Hazel Lorraine (Cauble) Chappell and was 79 years of age at the time of her passing. She was a former municipal employee, having worked for the the City of Indianapolis, the State of Indiana, and the United States Postal Service. She was a member of Old Bethel United Methodist Church and was the devoted wife of Mr. Jeffrey Ayers, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2023.
She was also preceded in death by an infant son: Kenneth Warren, and a former son-in-law: Richard Wilson.
Mrs. Ayers leaves to mourn her passing: a daughter: Kathryn Jo Ayers,
Two siblings: Marilyn Jackson and Linda Powell,
Four grandchildren: Brandy Cooper and husband Brandon, Meagan Cox, Cody Borders, and Nikki Wilson,
Six great-grandchildren: Nastaja Cooper, Zeliah Cooper, Brandon Cooper, Jr., L.J. Martin, Alyianna Buntain, and Ava Buntain,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Ayers had chosen cremation. She will be interred beside her late husband in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Indiana at a later date.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 16, 2026
Judy Anne Chappel White, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Bennie and Louise (Atkins) Hunt, was born April 21, 1945, in Marion County, KY, and departed this life on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 80 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Salem Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and enjoyed bingo, working outside, listening to Elvis, and spending time with grandkids.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Gerald Chappel; a son, Jamie Chappel; and a sister, Ina Bailey.
Survivors include a son, Mark Chappel, and wife Janie; a daughter, Lucretia Bryant; and a daughter-in-law, Kathy Chappel, all of Campbellsville.
Also a brother: Jim Hunt and wife Sue; a sister: Diane and husband Troy, all of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Amy Reynolds, Jay Chappel, Kayla Cox, David Chappel, Tyler Quinn, Alexis Spires, and Dylan Reeves; twelve great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Judy Anne Chappel White will be on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Officiating: Bro. Jimmy York
Interment in the Chappel Cemetery at Knifley.
Visitation 5-8 P.M. Tuesday and after 8:00 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 13, 2026
Mrs. Doris Jean Moore of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Baptist Health Hardin Hospital in Elizabethtown. Born in Taylor County on December 28, 1948, to the late Lively and Nora (Allen) Vaughn, she was 77 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and was known for her quick wit and humor. Her love for her family, her friends, and her flowers will be long remembered.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Three children: Joey Sprowles and wife Ramie, MaDonna Lewis and husband Ronnie, and Jerry Presley and wife Donna,
Two brothers: Garland Skaggs and Thomas “Ham” Skaggs,
Eight grandchildren: Silas Sprowles, Alanna Elwood, Candace Pruyear and husband Garrard, ReAnna Hammond and husband Alex, Jadyn Presley, Gannon Presley, Dani Presley, and California Presley,
Three great-grandchildren: Alaina Pruyear, Kinsley Pruyear, and Grayson Pruyear,
And a host of other family members and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three siblings: Twyman Skaggs, Mary Clegg, and Joetta Vaughn.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Moore on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Her favorite son-in-law, Bro. Ronnie Lewis will officiate. Burial will follow in the Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Feb. 14, after 11:00 AM until the time of the service.
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