Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 23, 2021
Tammy Kay Hughes of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Herbert Carl and Rosamon (leffler) Smith, was born April 24, 1960 in Indianapolis, IN and departed this life on Monday, July 19, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Women and Children Hospital. She was 61 years of age.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing with her dogs.
She united in marriage to Ray Hughes, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by two sons: Travis Hughes and Eston Miller; three sisters and two brothers: Carolyn McNicholas, Linda Coar, Stephanie Smith and husband Steve, Ronnie Smith and Danny Smith all of Indiana and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Tammy Kay Hughes will be Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Callahan Cemetery on Speck Ridge Road in Taylor County with burial to follow.
Rev. Paul Pike will be officiating.
There will be no visitation
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 21, 2021
Rev. Charles Boyce Johnson, age 94, a longtime resident of Campbellsville, Kentucky, gained his heavenly wings on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville. Born May 25, 1927 to the late Rufus and Sallie (Grove) Johnson, he was a long time member of the Church of God of America and member and co-pastor of New Life Church of God, where he had ministered over 75 years. He was a former custodian at Metzmeier Nursing Home. Even after retirement, Mr. Johnson continued to express his love for people. He always enjoyed helping, and regularly mowed lawns and planted gardens for others.
He is survived by four children: Charles Jr (Ella) Johnson, Phillip Johnson, Faye Dunn, and Melinda McCullough, and a host of grandchildren and great grand-children. He is also survived by his sister, Annie Richardson.
He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Johnson, son Ronnie Johnson, daughters Nancy and Carolyn Johnson, parents Rufus and Sallie Johnson, and siblings, Dorothy Johnson Smith, Sue Ella Flowers, George Johnson, Luther Johnson, Willie Johnson, James Johnson, Lawrence Johnson, Robert Johnson, Lonie Johnson and Leroy Johnson.
Visitation will be held on Saturday July 24th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 704 E. Broadway, Campbellsville, KY. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 1:00 PM. Pastor Bishop William Paul Hardin will deliver the home going eulogy. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Campbellsville, KY.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 19, 2021
Mr. Jay Stuart Mercer, son of Wayne and Delores Brawner, was born in Springfield, Illinois on October 9, 1968. He departed this life on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his home in Campbellsville, being 52 years, 9 months, and 8 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Mercer was a former sanitation engineer, being employed by the City of Campbellsville and Waste Connections. He had a quick-thinking mind; he especially enjoyed inserting bits of trivia into conversations, both in-person and over text. A talented pool player, he also enjoyed time spent with his children doing yardwork.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Amber (Graham) Mercer,
His mother: Delores Brawner of Campbellsville,
Three children: Ford Mercer and Zuri Mercer, both of Campbellsville, and Noah Mercer of Arizona,
Two brothers: Joe Ray Schmidt of Illinois, and Bill Mercer of Arizona,
His mother-in-law: Brenda Graham of Edmonton,
Two sisters-in-law: Tiffany Ferguson and husband Lancee, and Carla Kampf and husband Michael, all of Glasgow,
Three brothers-in-law: Michael Graham and wife Royce of Arizona, and Kevin Graham and wife Tammy, and Kelly Graham, all of Oklahoma,
And a host of other family members and friends.
The family chose cremation. All services were performed privately.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 14, 2021
Raymond John Benaitis, the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Brazaitis) Benaitis, was born Ocotber 2, 1942 in Chicago, IL and departed this life on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 4:08 AM at his home in Campbellsville. He was 78 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. He was a precision grinding machinist.
Ray as he was mostly called was an opera music fanatic and enjoyed singing it as well. He liked country and western music, enjoyed cooking and was a fix-it man. He also enjoyed deer hunting and fishing.
His is survived by his wife: Viola (Willis) Benaitis of Campbellsville; four children: Raymond Benaitis, Jr and wife Shannon, Sean Benaitis and wife Dannette, Anita Daniels and David Gall, all of Illinois; three sisters: Alvina Giedraitis and Helen Ann Hupetisw both of Illinois and Katherine Johnson and husband David of Indiana; 13 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law: Norene Feese, special friend: Mike Best and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three children: Kenny Absher, Ronald Absher and Richard Absher.
The funeral service for Raymond Benaitis will be Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial in the Absher Cemetery in Adair County.
The funeral service will be streamed online on L.R. Petty Funeral Home facebook page.
Bro. Michael Woodrum will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 10:30 A.M. EST on Saturday until time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to Hosparus of Green River, which can made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 2, 2021
Mrs. Bertha Marie (Cox) Sluder of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Vance Lee and Ida (Sluder) Cox, was born in Taylor County on June 13, 1942. She passed peacefully from this life on Friday, July 2, 2021, in Campbellsville being 79 years of age.
She was a former employee of Huber’s Restaurant and The Old Brown Jersey, and was a cherished mother and grandmother.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Six children: Joy Atwood Helm, James Edward Atwood, Jr. and wife Stephanie, all of Campbellsville, Jerry Atwood of Elk Horn, and Roger Atwood, Theresa Atwood, and Waylon Atwood and fiancé Rochelle Stallard, all of Campbellsville,
Two siblings: Joyce Mings and Louise Arnett, both of Campbellsville,
Ten grandchildren: Cody Helm, Leeann Helm, Kevin Helm, Colby Atwood, Jamie Atwood, Jenny Atwood, Chase Atwood, Tasha Gribbins, Dylan Gribbins, and Jonathan Wiser,
Eight great-grandchildren: Cheyanna, Tyler, Shelby, Paisley, Mitchy Landon, Jordan, Peyton, Jackson, Carlrigh, and Anna Lee,
Three great-great grandchildren: Kayden, Kynslee, and Gentree,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by five siblings: Ralph David Cox, Vance Lee Cox, Jr., Phillip Cox, Albert Cox, and Josephine Cox.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Bertha Marie Sluder on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Harden Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 7, after 2:00 PM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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