Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 25, 2023
Obituary
Marsha Beard of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late George Hockings and Edna Waldvogel Hockings, was born January 13, 1947 in Chicago, IL and departed this life on Friday, September 22, 2023 in Campbellsville, KY. She was 76 years of age.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears play football.
She is survived by her husband Richard Beard and two sons: Richard Beard Jr. and wife Michelle of Indiana, and Brett Beard and wife Jamie of Illinois. One brother: William Hockings of Florida, and two grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister: Donna Nelson.
The family has chosen cremation and there will be no services.
L. R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 21, 2023
Michael Austin Harvey, of Lexington, formerly of Taylor County, the son of the late Austin and Bernice (Hitch) Harvey, was born June 13, 1958 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at his home. He was 65 years of age.
He was a construction worker, mainly roofing.
He united to Deborah Stone, who preceded him in death.
Survivors include three sisters: Donna Beckley of Springfield, Gail Keltner and husband Doug of Greensburg and Lucretia Bottoms and companion: Bryan Mullins of Campbellsville.
Also surviving are seven nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
The service for Michael Austin Harvey will be private and his final resting place will be in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery at breeding, KY along with his parents.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 20, 2023
Theresa Marlene Gabehart, age 61, of Campbellsville, KY, The daughter of the late Glen Merritt and the granddaughter of the late Alice Ramsey, was born December 8th, 1961 and departed this life on September19, 2023.
She was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 760 for 30 years, retired, and then was a stained glass maker for several years. She worked on projects for NASA, hooking up controls for two launch pads and performed industrial electrical work. She was of the Baptist Faith.
She is survived by her twin boys: Jamie Gabehart and Josh Gabehart. Her significant other of thirty years whom she loved dearly: Vaughn Saunders, and two granddaughters: Trinity Gabehart and Kaylee Gabehart and their mother Ashli Horstman.
The family has chosen cremation and all services will be held privately.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 19, 2023
Jerry Wayne Murphy of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late John Thomas Murphy and Ruby Marie Daughtery Murphy, was born August 1, 1943 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the Bluegrass Care and Rehab Center in Lexington, KY. He was 80 years of age.
He was retired from the City of Campbellsville having worked in the street dept. as a backhoe operator. Mr. Murphy served his country honorably in the United States Army and served in Vietnam.
He is survived by one daughter: Brandy Love and companion Chuck Mills of Nicholasville, KY, One grandson: Brennon Murphy and wife Makenzie of Lawrenceburg, KY. One brother and two sisters: Joseph Murphy, Donna Ray Thompson, and Delores Farmer.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Marcia Benningfield Murphy and one son: Brent Murphy. Two brothers and two sisters: James Murphy, Roger Murphy, Elizabeth Stubbs and Louise Shaw.
There will be a memorial service for Jerry Wayne Murphy on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. EDT at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Bro. Freddy Thompson will officiate.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 19, 2023
James “Jim” Paul Bradford of Lawrenceburg, TN, the son of the late James Paul Bradford and Mildred Ethel Shuman Bradford, was born November 29, 1956 in Marion, IN and departed this life on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Maury Regional Health Center in Columbia, TN. He was 66 years of age.
He had professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hillsboro, NC. He enjoyed hiking and being outdoors, a member of the Colorado Mountain Club and was a Chevalier with Demolay International. He was employed as a histotechnologist having received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and biology from Indiana Wesleyan University.
He is survived by one daughter: Erin Bradford Fisher (Thomas) of Ruther, Glen, VA. One sister: Roberta Mensik (Ray) of Campbellsville. One sister-in-law: Kate Niverson of Marion, IN. Two grandchildren: Cameron Duncan Fisher and Levi James Fisher. One nephew; Terry Niverson and a great niece: Stephanie Niverson.
There will be a funeral service for James “Jim” Paul Bradford on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Campbellsville Christian Church.
Bro. Caleb Buddemeyer will officiate.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to the American Heart Association.
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