Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 6, 2026
Richard “Ricky” Mudd, of Campbellsville, the son of Margaret Ann (Tucker) Mudd and the late William Hollis Mudd, was born August 31, 1966 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life Monday, January 5, 2026 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. He was 59 years of age.
He was a forklift operator at Murakami in Campbellsville and a member of the Elk Horn Baptist Church.
Ricky enjoyed fishing, hunting, grilling and gardening.
Survivors include his mother: Margaret Ann Mudd of Glasgow; his wife: Sheila (Gilpin) Mudd of Campbellsville; a son: Jaron Mudd of Campbellsville.
Also step-children: Chad Willis and wife Melanie and Stephanie Willis, both of Campbellsville.
A sister: Beth Mudd of Glasgow; a brother: Billy Ray Mudd of Tennessee; a nephew: Quinton Stockton of Glasgow; eight grandchildren: Caitlin Bright, Aiden Willis, Mason Willis, Blake, Kylee and Kinlee Deslongchamps, Ty Wright and Landon Wright; Raina and Remi Paige and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home
CLERGY OFFICIATING: Dr. Brian Rafferty
INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: after 11:00 A.M. Friday until time for service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 4, 2026
Mr. Timmy Lewis Smith of Campbellsville, the son of the late Edmond S. and Mary Alice (Mardis) Smith, was born March 18, 1959 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Greensburg at the Green River Trails. He was 66 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Smith’s social life was limited from childhood due to a disability, but he will be dearly missed by those who knew him best.
He is survived by:
Two brothers: David Smith and James Earl Smith, both of Campbellsville,
And several extended family members and friends, including the staff and residents of Green River Trails.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Brockman Cemetery on Rafferty Road in Taylor County.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 30, 2025
James “Jimmy” Garner of Campbellsville, the son of the late Hobert and Anna Lois Garner, was born May 10, 1946, in Russell County, KY, and departed this life on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was 79 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville First Church of God and was a former employee of Parker-Kalon in Campbellsville, and a Veteran of the United States Army.
Jimmy enjoyed restoring old cars and helping many people in the community, and he never met a stranger.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings: Janice Long, Danny “Red” Garner, Adrian Garner, and Walter Garner.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn (Roberts) Garner of Campbellsville; his children: Gina Wilber of South Carolina, Stephanie Garner, Jennifer Garner, and Crystal Benningfield and husband Joey, all of Campbellsville.
Two brothers and a sister: Junior Garner and wife Hilda, Leon Garner, all of Campbellsville, and Yvonne Taylor of Frankfort.
His grandchildren: Jamie Frost and husband Billy, Gracie, Alyssa, and Baylee Benningfield, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Saturday, January 3, 202,6 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
MILITARY HONORS: Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
VISITATION: after 12:00 P.M. on Saturday
MEMORIALS: Donations to the Campbellsville Food Bank, which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 30, 2025
Anthony Hollon of Campbellsville, the son of David and Sheila Hollon, was born May 3, 1976, in Marion County, KY, and departed this life on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 49 years of age.
He was a farmer and worked for Reynolds Tractor Repair.
Anthony enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, and trap shooting.
Survivors include his parents: David and Sheila Hollon of Campbellsville; his fiancé: Merinda Sanders, and her daughter: Dakota
Also, special friends: David Rakes, Barry Gribbins, and Curtis Garrett, and many other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 11:00 A.M.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home
INTERMENT: Tallow Creek Cemetery
VISITATION: Wednesday from 5-8 PM
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 27, 2025
Jackie Lee Parker, 77, of Elkhorn, Kentucky, the son of the late Paul and Fannie Willis Parker, was born March 8, 1948, in Taylor County, Kentucky, and died December 27, 2025.
He professed faith in Christ and attended the Mt. Zion Church of God. Jackie served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He retired from Fruit of the Loom after 43 ½ years.
Jackie loved the outdoors and specifically enjoyed coon hunting. He spent many hours and thousands of steps in the woods with his dogs and friends. He was also an avid sports fan. He loved to talk sports with anyone who would listen, especially basketball and his Louisville Cardinals. Jackie also enjoyed spending time with his family.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 20 years, Abbie Parker, of Elkhorn, KY.
One son, Joey Parker, of Lexington. One stepdaughter, Misty Burress (Bobby) of Campbellsville. One stepson, Anthony Brockman (Tiffany) of Campbellsville.
6 Grandchildren: Tyler Burress (Lindsay) of Campbellsville, Madison Hughes (Dalton) of Campbellsville, Chandler Brockman of South Carolina, Kelson McKinney, Bryce Brockman, and Scout Brockman, all of Campbellsville.
4 Great Grandchildren: Bryson, Tenley, Olivia Burress, and Asher Hughes.
3 sisters and a brother: Sue Monday, Peggy Hatcher, and Kaye Robison, all of Campbellsville, and Jerry Parker (Sandra) of Alabama.
Mother-in-Law, Peggy Harrison of Knifley, KY.
2 Sisters-in-law: Cathy Baxter (Jeff) of Campbellsville and Ann Gabehart (Doug) of Yuma, KY
1 Brother-in-law: Bruce Harrison, of Winchester, KY.
Also, a host of nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Ray Parker, and one sister, Betty Jo Cox.
The Funeral Service for Jackie Lee Parker will be held at 11 AM on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.
Bro. Jake Eldridge, Mark Carney, and Bro. Thomas Metcalfe will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 5 to 8 PM at L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: Joey Parker, Anthony Brockman, Bobby Burress, Rick Osborne, Doyle Sterns, Phil Hovious, and Kenny Willis.
Donations can be made to Hosparus at The Cancer Center in Campbellsville.
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