Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 2, 2022
Mrs. Holly Kay Coppersmith of Campbellsville, formerly of California, passed from this life on Monday, August 1, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Born in Dayton, Ohio on January 29, 1943 to the late William and Betty Jane (Wright) Noland, she was 79 years, 6 months, and 3 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Coppersmith was the widow of Mr. Floyd Eugene Coppersmith, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage before his passing on October 21, 2012. She was also preceded in death by a son, Rev. Michael Coppersmith, a daughter, Cynthia Coppersmith, a brother, Ronald Noland, and a stepbrother, William Noland. She was fun loving mother with a heartfelt passion for her children and grandchildren, and spent the majority of her life in service to their well-being. She was the shoulder anyone could lean on, and always had a meal ready to share.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
A daughter: Becky Dawson of Somerset,
A daughter-in-law: Sharon Coppersmith of Campbellsville,
Eight grandchildren: Spencer Howell, Hannah Stacey, David Coppersmith, Alexandria Sti and husband Taylor, Jyll Hansen and husband Paul, Allen Redmon, Junior Redmon, and Trinity Coppersmith,
Ten great-grandchildren: Cheyanna Howell, Trce Howell, Aiden Stacey, Lillian Stacey, Carvin Coppersmith, Zoey Coppersmith, Eloise Sti, Ava Sti, Theodore Sti, and Madilyn Redmon,
And a host of other family and friends.
Mrs. Coppersmith had requested cremation. There are no public services scheduled at this time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or by calling 270-465-5151.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 1, 2022
Linda Sue Reece of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Ollie (Neeley) Ooten, was born October 12, 1951 in London, KY and departed this life on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her residence. She was 70 years of age.
She united in marriage to Calvin Reece, who preceded her in death.
She was a nurse and she enjoyed cooking, doing crossword puzzles and spending time for family.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son: Rick Bennett and seven brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her children: James Bennett, Amanda Reece and Joshua Reece all of Campbellsville, Mike Bennett and Lisa Stamper both of Owensboro and Ben Reece and wife Jennifer of Taylorsville; twenty grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family entrusted L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation rites.
There are no services planned.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 25, 2022
Rebecca “Becky” Powers, of Campbellsville, formerly of Louisville, was born April 19, 1961 in Rhode Island to Donald Powers and Judy (Rafiner) Persons-Powers and departed this life on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 61 years of age,
She was a former factory worker and Kroger in Louisville and most recently Dynacraft-Paccar in Louisville and was of the Baptist Faith.
She was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army.
Becky enjoyed reading, playing with her pets and spending time with family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death a brother: Joe Powers.
Survivors include her wife: Barbara Hall; three sisters: Donna Brown, Shayne’ Heil and Holly Sinkhorn; brother-in-law: Scott Brown and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Rebecca “Becky” Powers will be Friday at 2:00 P.M. at the Resthaven Cemetery in Louisville with burial to follow.
Visitation from 4-8 PM on WEDNESDAY in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 25, 2022
Demesia Kaye Harrison, of Campbellsville, the daughter of Retha (Barnett) Burton and the late Moss Burton was born July 2, 1956 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at her home. She was 66 years of age.
She was retired from TG Kentucky and was a former employee of fruit of the Loom and was of the Christian Faith.
Demesia enjoyed reading, watching crime shows and playing with her dog Max, but most of all she loved her family.
Besides her father, she was preceded in death by a brother: Barry Burton.
Survivors include her husband: Rex Harrison; her mother: Retha Burton; her children: Charisse LaBoyteaux and husband Terry and Benjamin Harrison and companion Bethany Anderson; two brothers: Gary “Poochie” Burton and wife Robin and Ricky Burton; eight grandchildren: Ayden, Zane, Creed, Callie, Tanner, Sydney, Olivia and Penelope; a great-grandchild: Alistair and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Demesia Kaye Harrison will be Thursday, July 28, 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.
Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. on Thursday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 23, 2022
Mrs. Nellie (Witham) Bowen of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Johnnie Bob and Maggie Mae (Reeder) Witham, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, July 22, 2022 at her home. Born in Rockhouse Bottom in Russell County on January 23, 1928, she was 94 years, 5 months, and 29 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, and was a retiree of Medco Nursing Home.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Three children: Billy Ray Bowen and wife Becky of Green County, Connie Coffey of Green County, and Phyllis Henderson of Campbellsville,
A son-in-law: Joe Shofner of Green County,
Nine grandchildren: Darren Bowen, Shannon Hughes, Renee Hawthorn, Angie Bowen, Shawn Coffey, Jason Coffey, Joe Shofner, II, Anthony Shofner, and Tyler Shofner,
Twenty great-grandchildren,
Her caregiver: Tina Lee,
Close friends: Joy and Sherrill Rawlings,
And a host of extended family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Patricia Shofner; a son-in-law: Allen Coffey; and four siblings: Paul Witham, Edna Coffey, Winnie Parsons, and Archie Burress.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Bowen on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM EDT (10:00 AM CDT) in the Campbellsville chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Shawn Coffey will officiate. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, July 24, from 5:00-8:00 PM EDT (4:00-7:00 PM CDT).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to St. Jude’s. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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