Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 20, 2024
Lois Jean Thompson, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Calvin K. and Winnie B. (Thrasher) Eastridge, was born December 19, 1946 in Knifley and departed this life on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Lexington at the UK Medical Center. She was 77 years of age.
She united in marriage to Doyle Thompson on June 26, 1965 who preceded her in death in 2004.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother: Kenneth Eastridge.
Lois had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Feathersburg Church of God and was a former childcare giver for over 47 years.
She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, she was an avid UK fan and a lover of gospel music including the Gaither’s, which was her favorite.
Survivors include a daughter: Bonnie Graham and husband Roy of Campbellsville: a son: Doug Thompson of Campbellsville; a sister: Pam Smith and husband Norman of Campbellsville.
Five grandchildren: Tara Perkins and husband Jaspar, Shanda Campbell, Carly Waldrep and husband Blair, Jacob Thompson and Angel Edelen and companion Patric; Six great-grandchildren: Payton Coomer, Riley Jo Coomer, Lane Perkins, Crimson Waldrep, Lacy Covey, Leah Covey and one expectant and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Lois Jean Thompson will be Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Eastridge Cemetery beside her husband.
Bro. John Stilts will be officiating,
Visitation will be Monday from 5-8 PM and after 7 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 17, 2024
Aaron “Dale” Beard, 63 years of age, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Summa Hospital in Akron, Ohio. Aaron, or Dale as friends and relatives called him, was born on October 5, 1960 to the late Morris “Pompano” and Faye Beard. The eldest of 4 children, Dale was born in Wadsworth, Ohio and grew up in Medina Ohio. During his youth he participated in extracurricular activities and sporting activities. After graduating from Brunswick High School, Dale enlisted in the Marine Corp along with his brother David. In 1986 Dale married Arlene “Annie” Beard. During the course of his life, Dale worked as a CNC machinist by trade. He loved fishing and his hobbies included boating and bass tournaments. Later on in life Dale remarried to Lorraine Poling of Wadsworth, Ohio. Together they bought a home in Rittman, Ohio where Dale lived with his son Jared until his passing. Dale is survived by his daughter, Crystal Wells of Marietta, and son Jared Beard, of Newton Falls. He has 2 grandchildren, Braxton and Isabelle Wells. Dale is preceded in death by his younger brothers, Anthony “Tony” Beard, Shawn David Beard, father, Morris Dale “Pompano” Beard, mother Nona Faye Cox Beard, and surviving sister Tanya (Joe) Algee.
A celebration of life ceremony is to be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at the City Lake in Campbellsville with Bro. Jim Collison officiating, followed by entombment at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Acton, Kentucky.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 12, 2024
Kevin Todd Davis, age 54 of Harrodsburg formerly of Campbellsville, the son of the late Troy Woodrow and Doris Jean (Wilson) Davis was born March 21, 1970 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his home.
He served in the United States Army National Guard.
Todd, as he was mostly known by enjoyed going to yard sales, computers, social media, spending time with friends and going to Peddler’s Mall.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and sisters: Dean and Don Davis, Juanita Page and Laura Gadberry.
Survivors include a brother: Troy Davis of Elk Horn; two half-sisters: Sharon of Campbellsville and Sandra of LaGrange.
Also a special niece and nephew: NaKayla Key and Doug Wheeler and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Kevin Todd Davis will be Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.
Tammy Fulkerson will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 3:00 P.M. on Monday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 10, 2024
Freda Maude Wilson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willard Guy Perkins and Clara Ethel Antle Perkins, was born on June 22, 1934, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 90 years of age.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Green River Memorial Baptist Church. She was a former Fruit of the Loom employee and a homemaker. She loved gardening, sewing, cooking, and checking on the sick to offer her help and encouragement.
She united in marriage to Everett Wilson who preceded her in death.
She is survived by one son: James Edwin Scott and wife Susan of Campbellsville, a son-in-law: Bill Keltner of Columbia, a daughter-in-law: Jill Scott of Campbellsville. Eleven grandchildren: Clint Scott, Casey Scott, Jamie Scott, Shelly Sayles, Lora George, Thomas Keltner, Shawn Keltner, Jason Keltner, Cynthia Novak, Gavin Graham, and John Scott. Also surviving are 18 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two children: Patty Ann Keltner, and Gregory Lewis Scott, and three siblings: Marlyn Shreve, Morris Perkins, and Norman Perkins.
The funeral service for Freda Maude Wilson will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery.
Bro. Don Gowin will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Memorials are requested to be donations to Gideon Bibles and may be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 9, 2024
Rebecca Erin Lanham Clark of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of Glenn Lanham and Beverly Yates Lanham was born in Lebanon, KY, on August 6, 1981, and departed this life on Monday, July 8, 2024, in Louisville, KY. She was 42 years of age.
She was of the Methodist Faith and was a homemaker. She loved spending time with her children and her dogs.
She is survived by her three children: Anthony Wayne Clark, Haley Nicole Clark, and Ayden Bruce Clark all of Campbellsville, one expected granddaughter: Brynleigh Marie Clark, and her dogs: Red and Allie.
Also surviving is one brother: Eric Lanham and his wife Karen of Indiana.
There will be a funeral service for Rebecca Erin Lanham Clark on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with cremation to follow.
Bro. Joey Caranagan will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 3:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to the funeral expenses and can be made at the funeral home.
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