Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 21, 2025
Miss Sadie Mae Key of Campbellsville, KY, the precious infant daughter of Elijah Scott Key and Haley Gail Mitchell Key was born in Lebanon, KY, on October 8, 2024, and departed this life on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville at the age of three months and ten days.
She was loved and adored by all who knew her, and was affectionately known by her immediate family as “Mae Mae” or “Daddy’s little fat girl”. She loved to eat since the moment she was born.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her beautiful twin sister Charlotte Key, and her big brother Jaxton Key. Her grandparents: Missy Mitchell of Campbellsville, Michael Mitchell and Brandy Thompson, Scott Key (Valerie) of Campbellsville, and Melissa Davis (Terry) of Columbia. Her great-grandparents: Sissy McGill (Darren) of Eminence, KY, Billy and Janice Mattingly of Campbellsville, and Thomas Key of Elk Horn.
Also surviving are several aunts and uncles: Chloe and Jacob Gabehart, Nate and Kenzie Mitchell, Peyton Mitchell, Amanda Mattingly, Robby and Jessica Key, Alyssa and Brennon Wheeler, Breah and Ryan Johnson, Kayden Keith, Willie Key, and many other relatives.
She was preceded in death by great-grandparents: Jewell “Tootie” Pruyear, Elbert “Peewee” Pruyear, Charlotte “Granny” Key, and Larry Worley.
The Funeral Service for Miss Sadie Mae Key will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.
The family has requested visitation on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the family, which may be made directly to the family.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 19, 2025
Carolyn Sue Bell, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Robert Lewis and Kathleen (Wilson) Bell was born December 24, 1943 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Friday, December 17, 2025 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 81 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the South Campbellsville Baptist Church where she was the secretary for many years.
She enjoyed her favorite TV shows and reading, especially the Bible and Christian magazines and enjoyed conversations with family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Shirley Ann Henderson.
Survivors include a nephew: David Henderson; a great-nephew: Gabe Henderson, cousins: Larry Bell and wife Ellen, Karen Redford and husband Kevin, Mary Frances Neeley, Danny Wilson, Darlene Marcum, Donald Wilson, Ronnie Osborne, Donnie Osborne and a host of other relatives and special friends too numerous to mention.
The funeral service for Carolyn Sue Bell will be conducted Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
Bro. Tim Coghill will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 14, 2025
James Robert Arnett of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Robert Arnett and Clara Beams Arnett was born on February 23, 1963, and departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his residence. He was 61 years of age.
He had attended the Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He loved sports cars and riding his lawnmower.
He is survived by his half-brother: Richard Arnett of Sandwich, IL, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister: Alice Arnett.
There will be a Funeral Service for James Robert Arnett at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
Bro. Michael Goodwin will officiate.
The family requested visitation on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 13, 2025
Tammy Lynn Rakes, of Mannsville, KY, the daughter of Carolyn (Cornett) Wise and the late Pious Alexander Wise was born April 14, 1968 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 56 years of age.
She was a cook at Campbellsville University, having been employed by Pioneer Catering, and was of the Baptist Faith.
She united in marriage on April 23, 1994 to Ricky Lynn Rakes of Mannsville, who survives.
Other survivors include her children: Joseph Michael “Joey” Wise and wife Delisa and Latrichia Lake and husband Justin, all of Campbellsville, and Christina Bagby and husband Brian of Liberty.
Her mother: Carolyn Wise,
Also a brother and two sisters: Tommy Wise, Sue Wise and Melinda Wise; four grandchildren: Hunter Mattingly, Leilah Aud, Liana Lake and Lillynn Lake, and close friends: Karen Robinson, Lisa Williams and Melissa Trunnell, and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the wishes of Tammy, cremation rites were honored and conducted by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 12, 2025
John Charles Sanders of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Charles Durham Sanders and Mary Dudgeon Sanders was born on May 15, 1951, and departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Norton Audubon Hospital. He was 73 years of age.
He attended the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and Our Lady of The Hills Catholic Church. He was a retired employee of Parker-Kalon. He enjoyed cooking, and quilting, and deeply cared for his wife, children, and grandchildren. He liked riding four-wheelers and being outdoors. He was a hugger and was very compassionate towards others.
He is survived by his loving wife Karen Cox Sanders, and two daughters: Shannon Pruyear and her husband Mikie of Campbellsville, and Savannah Sanders of Somerset. Nine grandchildren: Jacob, Micheal, Jesse, Anna, Christine, Mason, Harlan, CJ, and Lilly.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister.
There will be a Funeral Service for John Charles Sanders at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Sanders Cemetery.
Rev. Father Sheejan George will officiate.
The family requested visitation on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
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