Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 16, 2022
Mrs. Jean (Eggers) Pyles of Somerset, formerly of Taylor County, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. Born in Taylor County on August 28, 1928 to the late James and Sara Ann (Greer) Eggers, she was 94 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Pyles was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and GTE, and was a retired realtor with Associated Realty in Elizabethtown.
She had united in marriage to Mr. Ernest Pyles on December 17, 1947. They remained a devoted couple until his passing on May 19, 2009. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Oscar Eggers, on December 28, 1984.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
A son: James “Jim” Pyles and wife Kim of Somerset,
A grandchild: Jamie Pyles of Georgetown,
And several other extended family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Pyles on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. She will be laid to rest beside her late husband in the Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens Cemetery following the service. Visitation will begin on Thursday at 11:00 AM and continue until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 15, 2022
Cordie Ellen “Sissy” Mardis Hedgespeth, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Herbert St.Clair and Naomi (Short) Mardis and stepdad: Arle Mardis was born October 11, 1941 in Greenville, Indiana and departed this life on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. She was 81 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Campbellsville Separate Baptist Church. She was a former caregiver, healthcare worker, and homemaker.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Carl Mardis.
Survivors include her children: Hank Mardis and wife Lana, Ann Burnell and husband Brian, Jerry Mardis and wife Melissa, Carla Mardis and companion David Lynch, Jason Mardis and wife Anita and Nicole Moffit; a brother: Doyle Mardis and wife Lavon, Roy Mardis and wife Anita and Linda Burris.
Also surviving is her companion: Steve Woodrum; twelve grandchildren: Shawne Mardis and wife Jessica, Matt Dickens, Jonny Dickens and wife Jessica, Tiffany Hardin and husband James, Briana Mardis, Jimmy Moss and wife Rikki, Ashley Gilbert and husband Bradley, Destiny Coomer, Calob Cox, Jasmine Cox, Amber Cox and Demarcus Moffit; eight great-grandchilden: Izzy Dickens, Lucas Dickens, Alistair Hardin, Silas Moss, Sawyer Moss, Ellie Gilbert, Wyatt Coomer and Gannon Coomer.
The funeral service for will be Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 12 noon in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brockman Cemetery.
Bro. Raymond Atwood will be officiating.
Visitation 5-8 P.M. on Tuesday and after 8 A.M. Wednesday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 15, 2022
Pamela Jean Kilian of Columbia, the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Schall) Kilian, was born February 12, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana and departed this life on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Jamestown at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home. She was 75 years of age.
Pamela enjoyed painting and playing card games.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons: Paul Davis and Louis Davis, both of Indiana; one sister; two brothers; six granddaughters; eight great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter.
Also her special friends: Jenny Holtzclaw and Tiny Sneed, both of Columbia and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the request of Pamela, cremation rites will be entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There are NO services planned at this time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 11, 2022
Fred Alvin Purvis, Jr., of Campbellsville, the son of the late Fred Sr. and Dolly (Patterson) Purvis, was born October 29, 1947 in Mercer County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Manor. He was 74 years of age and of the Christian Faith.
Fred was a retired teacher and coach for Taylor County High School and Campbellsville Middle School Basketball teams.
His hobbies would consist of sports, sports and more sports.
Survivors include a daughter: Bethany Fulks; two grandchildren: Brylee Sprowles and Grace Fulks and a host of friends.
The funeral service for Fred Alvin Purvin, Jr., will be Friday, October 14, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg beside his parents.
Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. on Friday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 9, 2022
Mr. Tony William Mitchell of Campbellsville, son of the late William Luther “Billy” Mitchell and Mary Lou (Christie) Banks departed this life at his home on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 11, 1958, he was 64 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Six siblings: Doretha Moore, Margaret Beck and husband Joseph, Ramona Lynn Moore, James Burgess and wife Marsha, Ronnie Burgess, and Carol Jean Griffie,
A niece and close friend: Linda Lee and husband John,
And several other family members and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two siblings: Jimmy Mitchell and Sharon Burgess.
At the request of Mr. Mitchell, cremation was accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. A memorial service will be held in Indianapolis at a later date.
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