Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 3, 2025
David Allen Smothers, of Greensburg, KY, the son of the late David and Phyllis Ann (Followell) Smothers, was born February 27, 1955, in Lebanon, KY, and departed this life on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at his home. He was 70 years of age.
He was a former truck driver and a member of Mannsville Christian Church.
He enjoyed online simulation racing, woodworking, and was a craftsman and could fix anything mechanical.
Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Dillenger; a sister, Benita Curry, and husband Wallace of Greensburg.
Also two grandchildren: Serena and Sienna; nephew: Brian Curry and wife Misty; great-niece: Bella; two aunts: Ivana Cox and Dorine Wilkerson and husband Bryant.
The funeral service for David Allen Smothers will be on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Bro. Fella Wilson will be officiating.
Interment in the Green River Memorial Cemetery
Visitation will begin after 12:00 Noon EST on Friday until the time of the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 29, 2025
Danny Gene Woodcox of Campbellsville, formerly of Jamestown, the son of the late William and Dora (Andrew) Woodcox, was born December 18, 1942, in Jefferson County, KY, and departed this life on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his home. He was 82 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Meadowview Baptist Church.
He was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Merrimac Masonic Lodge. Where he served as a master and secretary.
He was a former timberman and sawmill owner.
Danny enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling on bus tours, and was a master welder.
Survivors include his wife, Mary (West) Woodcox, whom he married on June 8, 1963; a daughter, Teresa Garrett and husband Jeff; a son, Tim Woodcox and wife Janet, all of Campbellsville.
Also a sister-in-law: Nina Murray; six grandchildren: Brandon Tucker and Hannah, Cole Tucker and Jordan, Ashleigh Pruyear and Cameron, Allison Lawson and Beth, Andrea Thompson and Daniel, and Drew Woodcox; his great-grandchildren: Jayson, Jameson, Jackson, Joshua, Grayson, and Kannon, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Danny Gene Woodcox will be Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Interment in the Jamestown City Cemetery
Bro. Brent Gupton will be officiating.
Visitation will be on Sunday after 10:00 A.M. EST until the time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to the charity of choice and can be at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 26, 2025
Donald Kelly Whitley of Mt. Washington, KY, formerly of Campbellsville, the son of the late Donald C. and Gwendolyn Yvonne (Kelly) Whitley, was born May 26, 1964, in Campbellsville and departed this life on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his home. He was 61 years of age.
He attended the Grace Heartland Church in Elizabethtown and was a substance abuse counselor.
Donnie had a love of movies and a tremendous passion for music. He could name the rock song and band, two beats into the song. He was a friend and counselor to so many throughout his life. He lived to make people laugh. He knew that laughter was healing, and he healed many. Donnie was many things to many people. He loved people, and they loved him too. Though to him, his greatest accomplishment in life was Landon. He loved being a father more than any song he’d ever heard.
Survivors include his son, Landon Pawley Whitley of Elizabethtown; a brother, Marcus Whitley, and wife, Stacey of Leitchfield.
His nieces and nephews: Sydne Whitley of Edmonton, Ian Hinson of Leitchfield, and Ethan Hinson and wife Nicole; his great-nieces and nephews: Ahliana, Aubrey, and Keaston Hinson, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Donald Kelly Whitley will be Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Visitation will be on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 5-8 P.M. EST and after 8:00 A.M. EST on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, which can be made in person or by calling the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 23, 2025
Danny Thomas Sharp, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Thomas Sharp and Dorothy (Reece) Sharp-Cook, was born July 2, 1954, in Burkesville, KY, and departed this life on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Greensburg at the Green River Trails. He was 71 years of age.
He was a former painter and enjoyed the social life with family and friends, and making new friends through conversations.
Survivors include four sisters and a brother: Peggy Sharp of Glasgow, Cheryl Davidson and husband Johnny of Burkesville, Cathy Wiser, Debbie Sharp, and Joe Sharp and wife Kathy Jo, all of Campbellsville.
Also nieces and nephews: Laurie, Jennifer, Willie, Waylon, Amy, Brandon, and Ashley.
The funeral service for Danny Thomas Sharp will be on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Interment in the Fudge Cemetery at Breeding, KY.
Family requests visitation after 11 AM Tuesday until the time for the service.
Pallbearers: Willie Wiser, Waylon Wiser, Brandon Brown, Kevin Bradfield, Kaiden Bradfield, J.T. Allen, Wyatt Wiser, and Walker Wiser.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 20, 2025
Tracy William Burris of Campbellsville, the son of the late Ronnie Dale and Linda Kay (Mardis) Burris, was born November 30, 1971, in Campbellsville and departed this life on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his home. He was 53 years of age.
Tracey was a truck driver and was of the Baptist Faith.
He enjoyed motorcycles, wood crafts, art, coloring, painting, and tattoos.
Survivors include his wife, Ramona (Harris) Burris; his children: Sarah Burris and fiancé Jacob Holmes, Hanna Burris, Tristian William Burris, and Jaxx Ryan Burris, all of Campbellsville.
Also, two sisters and a brother: Tammy Burris, Regina Burris, and Scott Burris, all of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Connor Holmes, Jordan Holmes, Chelsea Holmes, and Aurora Warf, and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be no public visitation or service.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.
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