Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 15, 2021
Mrs. Jean Marie Shimek of Somerset, formerly of Campbellsville, was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 25, 1947. She departed this life on November 14, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington after an illness. She was 73 years, 10 months, and 20 days of age. Mrs. Shimek was a former employee of Burger King, and a cherished mother and grandmother.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Children: Christine Singleton and husband Jason of Somerset, Daniel Shimek, and Sandra Price and husband Noel, all of Campbellsville, and Albert Barker of Bowling Green,
Two siblings: Mary Lou Barker of Chicago, and Phillip Barker of Campbellsville,
12 grandchildren,
10 great grandchildren,
And a host of other friends and family.
She was also preceded in death by her parents: Henry and Eileen Barker; a long-time companion: George Urban; and two siblings: Michael Barker and wife Kathy, and Peggy Barker.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Shimek on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 19, from 5:00 PM EST until time for the service.
In following with Mrs. Shimek’s wishes, cremation will be accorded her after the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 6, 2021
Paula Blanton Foster of Greensburg, the daughter of the late Paul and Lyda (Ball) Blanton, passed away Thursday in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 74 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church.
She was a retired teacher, having taught in Marion County, St. Catharine College and Campbellsville University and later became a Chemical Dependence Counselor and a real estate agent.
Paula enjoyed decorating, buying and flipping houses, yoga and walking her dog Sophia.
Survivors include her daughter: Katie Moss and husband Tracy of Campbellsville; two brothers: Larry Blanton and wife Sandy and Roger Blanton, both of Indiana; two grandchildren: Lauren Moss and Tyler Moss both of Campbellsville, four great-grandchildren: Evie and Indi Durrett, Jake and Heidi Moss; her former spouse: H.L. Foster and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Paula Blanton Foster will be conducted Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Campbellsville Christian church with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Justin DeWell officiating
Visitation after 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday until time for the service at the church.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 1, 2021
Eugene Pelston, of Glasgow, formerly of the Sparksville Community of Adair County, the son of Sue (Fudge) Pelston of Sparksville and the late George Pelston, was born December 19, 1975 in Columbia and departed this life on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Glasgow at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. He was 45 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a factory worker for Akebono Brake in Glasgow at the time of his death.
Eugene enjoyed riding four wheelers and motorcycles, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing Xbox, and farming Simulator games, but most of all, spending time with his family, especially his grandson.
Survivors include his mother: Sue Pelston of Sparksville, three daughters: Amy Nicole Pelston (Damon Kessinger) of Greensburg, Ashley Renee Pelston (Jacob Hilty) of Breeding and Heather Marie Butler of Glasgow; a sister: Melanda Fields and husband Ricky of Breeding; a brother: Chris Pelston of Sparksville; a grandson: Joseph Oliver Kessinger and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Eugene Pelston will be Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. EST (1:00 P.M. CST) at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Harrods Fork Cemetery at Sparksville.
Family requests visitation after 5 PM EST (4:00 P.M. CST) on Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 1, 2021
Brian Hayden, of Campbellsville, the son of Betty (McNear) Hayden and the late George Thomas Hayden was born June 4, 1971 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, October 31, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Hospital. He was 50 years of age.
He was an employee of Cox Interiors and was of the Christian Faith.
Brian loved spending time with this family, watching his favorite TV shows, doing yard work and would try to fix anything, while being a shade tree mechanic.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother: Vincent Hayden.
He is survived by his mother: Betty Joyce Hayden; a son: Doug Hayden and wife Ginger; two brothers: Jerry Hayden and wife Evelyn and Steven Hayden and wife Kim, all of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Brian Hayden will be conducted Friday, November 5, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 20, 2021
Mrs. Frances Jean “Melmel” Martin of Campbellsville passed from this life on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Born on July 15, 1953 in Taylor County to the late Albert Roy Antle, Sr. and Vivian (Webb) Antle, she was 68 years, 3 months, and 5 days of age. Melmel was a homemaker, and a mother and grandmother to anyone that needed love.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two daughters: Tammy Stearman and companion Donald Locke, and Tonya Roberts and fiancé Harvey Parker, all of Campbellsville,
Three siblings: Roy Antle, Jr. and wife Gayle, Bonnie Antle, and Connie Crowe and husband Larry, all of Greensburg,
Eight grandchildren: Tiffany Stearman, Tesla Stearman, Trent Roberts and fiancée Lena Foster, Devin Roberts, Kirsten Roberts, Leah Parker, Tonya Parker, and Kyra Parker,
Four great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson: Tristian Roberts; and a brother: Roger Dale Antle, Sr.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Martin on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM CDT) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 22 from 11:00 AM EDT (10:00 AM CDT) until time for the service.
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