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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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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 13, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Johnson of Campbellsville, Ky, passed away Monday, Feb 9, 2026, at Green River Trails Nursing Home in Greensburg, Ky. Mary was born in Boyle County, Ky October 21, 1939, to the late Frank Higgins and late Lorine Stokes Penman. Mary worked in the Campbellsville Independent School District as a cafeteria cook for 30-plus years before retiring.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Everyone called her “Mama Lizabeth”; she claimed everyone as her sons and daughters. Mary professed holiness as a child of God, Sunday, May 1966, in Danville, Ky at Church of God of America, Inc. She was saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost the same day. She joined the Danville church and was a faithful member under the leadership of late Bishop A.R. Smith for several years before marrying her late husband, Elder George Johnson in 1971, and moved to Campbellsville, Ky, where she and her children joined the Johnson family. For several years, Mary followed her husband faithfully and supported him while attending the sister church of Church of God of America in Knifley, Ky. She later joined the Campbellsville Church of God under the leadership of the late Bishop George Alexander. After the death of Bishop Alexander, Mary followed under the leadership of Bishop William Paul Hardin from 2006 until her passing.
She was an active member at the Church of God of America, both in Danville and Campbellsville, Ky. Sis Mary Johnson didn’t mind working in the church. During her membership at Danville’s church, she served as the secretary for HYPU.
After joining Campbellsville Church of God, she wore many hats. She served on the board of trustees and was the head Sunday school teacher for many years. Sis Mary humbly carried the title of a deaconess and was later appointed president of “Women of Prayer” until her passing.
Her favorite songs: “Prayer Brought Me Here” and “May the Works I’ve Done Speak for Me.”
Surviving are 5 children and 4 stepchildren; Jerry Coulter (wife Roslyn) of Louisville, Ky; Gary Wayne Coulter of Greensburg, Ky; Sandy Atkinson of Campbellsville, Ky; Mary Clayton of Greensburg, Ky; and James Clayton (wife Angela) of Campbellsville, Ky; Bobby Johnson (wife Fannie), Marshall Johnson, Beatrice Johnson, and Lonnie Johnson all of Campbellsville, Ky. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, along with a host of family and friends. Sis Mary also has a host of adopted daughters and sons whom she claims as her own.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Lorine Stokes, father Frank Higgins, husband Elder George Johnson, 3 daughters Joyce Velinda Barnett, Deborah Jean Barnett, and Teresa Ann Mitchell; 7 stepchildren, along with 3 grandchildren; 4 sisters and 1 brother.
Funeral Service: 1 PM Saturday, February 21, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 704 E Broadway St. Campbellsville, KY, with burial to follow in the Crown Hill Cemetery.
Officiating: Bishop Wm Paul Hardin
Visitation: 11 AM – 1 PM at the church.
Pallbearers
*Chris Belviy *Nathan Chaney *Christopher Richardson *
*Jeriveno Coulter *Michael Coulter *Antwan Coulter*
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 13, 2026
Eva Mae Cox of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Ike Bagby and Velma Bryant, was born January 23, 1947, in Green County and departed this life on February 12, 2026, in Campbellsville. She was 79 years of age.
She was of the Christian Faith and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, canning, spending time with family and friends, and was an avid Elvis fan.
She is survived by her children, Wanda Buck of Campbellsville, Roger Cox (Franki) of Campbellsville, and Keith Cox (Angie) of Greensburg. 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Also, one brother, Danny Bagby (Wanda) of Chicago, and one sister, Mary Price of Greensburg.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her former spouse, Mac Cox, and three children, Wayne Cox, Susan Cox, and Ricky Cox. Five siblings, Robert Bagby, Val Bagby, Jr. Bagby, Coy Bagby, and Marie Nugent.
Funeral Service: 6 PM Monday, February 16, 2026, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery.
Officiating: Bro. Jeff Edwards
Visitation: Monday, February 16, 2026, from 4 – 6 PM at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to the funeral expense fund and can be made at the funeral home.
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