Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 14, 2021
Clyde Everett Pruitt of Campbellsville, the son of the late Ervin and Bertha (Sanders) Pruitt, was born April 2, 1948 in Larue County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 72 years of age.
He had made a profession of Faith in Christ and was a former pastor in the Baptist Church.
He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army.
He was a retired special education teacher in the Nelson, Hart and Marion County school district.
He enjoyed traveling, camping and a full-time RV fanatic.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers: Betty Pierce, Jerry Wayne Pruitt and one as an infant.
Survivors include his wife: Rebecca ‘Becky” (Morgan) Pruitt; a daughter: Robin Marrs and husband Greg and one granddaughter: Sarah Marrs all of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Clyde Everett Pruitt will be conducted Monday, February 22, 2021 at 2:30 P.M. at the Lebanon National Cemetery. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home parking lot at approx 1:45 P.M.
Family requests visitation on Sunday, February 21, 2021 from 4-7 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There will be no visitation on Monday.
Memorials are suggested to the Crusade for Children, which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 11, 2021
John “Junior” Stearman, of Greensburg, the son of the late John and Elsie (Darnell) Stearman, was born April 24, 1934 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in Louisville at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center. He was 86 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Bethlehem Baptist Church and South Greensburg Baptist Church. He was a former automobile body repairman for Goff Motors in Greensburg.
He united in marriage to Creacy Jane (Howard) Stearman, who preceded him in death.
Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Tom and Vernon Stearman.
He is survived a daughter and son: Janie Cox and husband Barry of Campbellsville and Steve Stearman and wife Janet of Greenburg; two brothers: Paul Stearman and wife Nanette of Henderson and Raymond Stearman of Lebanon; four grandchildren: Shae Jones, Carlee Milby, Brandon Dudgeon and Dakota Smith; six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
A private graveside service will be held at Darnell Cemetery in Green County.
Rev. Wilburn Bonta will be officiating
THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION PRIOR TO SERVICE!!!!
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 9, 2021
Margaret Faye Murphy of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (White) Waggner, was born October 22, 2021 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Monday, February 8, 2021 in Liberty at the Casey County Hospital. She was 80 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Church of the Nazarene where she was a former youth leader.
She was retired from Westlake Primary Care in Columbia and was the former owner of M&M Ceramics.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Murphy, a brother: Charles Waggner and a sister: Alien Chelf.
She is survived by a daughter: Marsha Silas of Campbellsville; a sister: Nellie Cox of Elk Horn ; a brother: Louis Waggner of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Jonathan Silas and Christopher Silas; a great-grandchild: Madison Silas and a host of other relatives and friends.
A public graveside service for Margaret Fay Murphy will be conducted Friday, February 12, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. at the Elk Horn Cemetery on Elk Horn Loop off Hwy 76 in Taylor County. Rev. David Young will be officiating.
There will be no visitation prior to the service.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 8, 2021
Peggy Sue Bray, the daughter of Elsie Sue (Chandler) Bray of Knifley was born June 21, 2958 in Jefferson County and departed this life on Monday, February 8, 2021 in Campbellsville at her home. She was 62 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Peggy loved collecting, going to yard sales and spending time with her family.
Besides her mother she is survived by three children: Donald Bray of Campbellsville, Dana Bray and companion William Sanders of Campbellsville and Christopher Gamel of Washington; eight brothers and sister: Danny Bray and wife Chris, Ricky Bray and wife Angie both of Campbellsville, Karen Overstreet and husband Jimmy, Bobby Bray and wife Deedra and Bill Bray and wife Melissa all of Campbellsville, Tina Coffman and husband Joe and Missy Gibson and wife Lester both of Tennessee and Joe Bray and wife Tracy of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three sisters: Darlene Brandenburg, Cathy Bray and Betty Bray.
The funeral service for Peggy Sue Bray will be Friday at 12 Noon EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.
Visitation will be on Friday from 10:30 AM EST until time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home or by clicking the “Donation” tab at the top of this obituary.
Masks and social distancing required.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 6, 2021
Mrs. Erin Kaye Martin of Campbellsville was born in Taylor County on June 3, 1982. She departed this life on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 38 years, 8 months, and 2 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Martin was a Registered Nurse and the Director of Nursing at Green County Primary Care. She loved people, and enjoyed cooking and baking, and shopping for (and with), her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard and Gracie Jeter.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her husband: Kelly Martin,
Four children: Ren Martin, Max Davis, Zach Martin, and Sarah Davis,
Her father: Dr. Richard Jeter and wife Eveylene,
Her mother: Deborah Summers Baugh,
Three siblings: Matthew Underwood and wife Jeanette of LaGrange, Ashley Dooley and husband Damon of Campbellsville, and Morgan Moore and husband Cody of Alabama,
Her mother-in-law: Margaret Martin,
A sister-in-law: Jen Carney,
Special friends: Dr. Gary Partin and staff, and Shelly Carter,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Martin on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L. R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Mr. Bill Sanders will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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