Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 7, 2022
Elizabeth Ann “Sissy” Gumm, of Campbellsville the daughter of the late Dallas Gumm and Lamond (Corley) Gumm Williams, was born August 10, 1961 in Louisville and departed this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 60 years of age.
She had made a profession faith in Christ and was a member of the Pitman Valley Baptist Church and was a former nanny.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents: Alford and Mattie Gumm; aunt and uncles: Haskel Gumm, Johnny Gumm and Imogene Harris and a cousin Donnie Lindsey.
Survivors include a brother: Jimmy Gumm and wife Donna of Shepherdsville; a niece: Amber Holland and husband Travis of Shepherdsville and her close friends: Vickie and Landon Thompson, Braelyn Underwood, Rylea Underwood and Raegan Wethington and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Elizabeth Ann “Sissy” Gumm will be Monday, July 11, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Nick Fields will be officiating
Family requests visitation after 10:00 A.M. on Monday until time for the service
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 6, 2022
Jean Bell, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Charles T. and Laura (French) Nelson, was born April 30, 1937 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at her home. She was 85 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Washington Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Jean enjoyed being outdoors working on her flowers, going to the fruit market, watching birds and county fairs, but most of all, her children and grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Bell in 2007, six brothers and sisters: Elizabeth Burchett, Howard Thomas Nelson, Omer Lee Nelson, Charles Leonard Nelson, Woodrow Wilson Nelson, Willard Earl Nelson and Stella Nelson Underwood and a half-sister: Mary Nelson Whitlock.
Survivors include her children: Gary Bell, Tony Bell, Karen Clark and husband Timmy, Kim Hughes and husband Bobby and Ken Bell, all of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Gary Wayne Bell and wife Ashley, Brian Bell and fiancé Abby Campbell, Ashley Walker and husband Matthew, Madison Clark and Kassandra Hughes.
Also surviving are five great-grandchildren: Addison Bell, Gage Tucker, Braxton Tucker, Ryan walker and Luke Walker and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Jean Bell will be Friday, July 8, 2022 in the Campbellsville chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Family requests visitation after 10:00 A.M. Friday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 30, 2022
Susan Carole Watson, the daughter of the late John and Mayme Lucille (Sprowles) Underwood, was born October 7, 1954 in Taylor County and departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2022in Campbellsville at her home. She was 67 years of age.
She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith.
Susan enjoyed painting crafts, caring for her flowers and plants, birdwatching, hiking and exploring.
Survivors include her children: Johnny Watson, Mickey Watson and Amy Watson all of Campbellsville; two sisters and a brother: Dianna Dicken and Kathy Hicks and Ray Underwood all of Campbellsville; two half-brothers: Billy Bell and wife Jane of Raywick and Phillip Underwood of Campbellsville; a step-sister: Joyce Burton of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Brooklyn Holler, Dre-Mareon Girly and Apollo Embry; three step-grandchildren: Timothy Lanham, Jordan Summers and Dustin Summers; her fur babies: Casper and Angel.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: Danny Underwood; a half-brother: Delbert Bell; a daughter-in-law: Jessica Watson.
The funeral Service for Susan Watson will be Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home
(Campbellsville Chapel).
Interment in the Pallestine Cemetery
Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Sunday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 28, 2022
Gilbert “Judge” Burton, of Campbellsville, the son of Coliver Ray Burton and Lucille (Turpin) Dishon, was born April 19, 1945 in Hamilton, OH and departed this life on Monday, June 27, 2022 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Manor Nursing Home. He was 77 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Spurlington United Methodist Church and was a former salesman at Alex Montgomery Chevrolet in Campbellsville.
He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Air force.
He played basketball for University of Tennessee and was an avid golfer.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters: Martina Jenkins and Joy Davidson and two great-grandchildren: Isaiah Glover and Evie Glover.
Survivors include his wife Ruth Ann (Harrison) Burton of Campbellsville; his children: Kelly Kathlina and husband Tim of Indiana, Kevin Burton of Barbourville, Angie Mills and husband Tim, Stephanie Thomas and Wesley Thomas all of Campbellsville; three sisters: Sheila Young and husband Ronnie of Corbin, Kathy Dickey and husband James of Nicholasville and Lynne Carter and husband Curtis of Lexington; a brother: Charles “Jeep” Burton of Somerset.
Also surviving are his grandchildren: Austin and Chase Kathlina; Grayson Burton, Alex Thomas and Raychel, Whitney Pyles and Wes, Timmy Mills and Abby Thomas; his great-grandchildren: Piper and Norah Glover, Landen, Zeke and Eli Thomas and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Gilbert “Judge” Burton will be Friday, July 1, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home (Campbellsville Chapel) with cremation to follow.
Bro. Robert Morris will be officiating.
Visitation after 10:00 A.M. on Friday until time for the service
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 27, 2022
George Robert Wilson of Campbellsville, the son of the late Fleece and Catherine (Shipp) Wilson was born October 29, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana and departed this life on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in Lebanon at the Springview Hospital. He was 85 years of age.
He was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville, having retired after 46 years and was of the Baptist Faith.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and UK Basketball.
George joined the Taylor County Fire Department in 1967, and in 1970 he became Chief of the department. He held that office until retiring in 2021 and held the office of DES/EM Director also for over fifty years.
In 2017 a new facility was built on Greensburg Road and was dedicated in the honor of Mr. Wilson.
George helped build the old firehouse downtown; he solicited money from businesses and the general public and organized volunteers to erect the structure.
George was instrumental with many other parts with the fire department, including starting the membership dues fund which help offset operating expenses, securing funding for PPE, fire trucks, equipment, and the new fire house, and worked tirelessly during each Crusade for Children and the annual pancake breakfasts.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Sondra Harris; two brothers: David Wilson and Charles Lester Wilson; and a great-grandchild.
Survivors include his wife: Linda (Cravens) Wilson; his children: Dewayne (Terry Lile) Wilson, Brent (Bobbie) Irwin, Cathy Wilson all of Campbellsville, Velisa King of Alabama, Georgeanna Grant of Harrodsburg, Bridget (Nate Johnson) York of Bowling Green and
Robin (Brandon) Lewis of Columbia; a sister: Lillie Ann Whitaker of Campbellsville.
Also surviving are his grandchildren: Jessica Loveland, Malissa (Justin Graves) Clemons, Lane Irwin, Ethan Irwin, Ethan Irwin, Autumn Key, Curtis Wade Key, Channing (Josh) Wall, Shelby Grant, Landon Irwin, Melody Irwin, Madilynn Grant, Tabitha Grant, Logan Cook, Sarah Cook, Kelsay Cook, Roslin (Josh) Smith, Morgan Spoon, Bodie Lewis, Dustin Ivie, Jake Grider and Ashley Smith and thirteen great-grandchildren.
The funeral service for George Robert Wilson will be Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with entombment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with fireman honors at the conclusion.
Bro. Ronnie Dooley, Bro. Dan Durham and Bro. Sheldon Stephens will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Saturday and after 7:00 A.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Taylor County Fire Department and can be made at the funeral home.
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