Jill Rainwater, 45

Posted by on Oct 5, 2019

Mrs. Paula Jill Rainwater, daughter of Johnnie and Sherri (Price) Rainwater, passed from this life on October 1, 2019 at the University of Louisville Hospital. Born on March 22, 1974, she was 45 years, 6 months, and 9 days of age. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Rainwater had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
A very creative lady, she enjoyed art of most mediums, and loved to pass the time with a ball of yarn and her crochet needle. She loved to go fishing with her family, mainly her grandchildren, when they could spend a day outside.
Besides her parents, she leaves to cherish her memory:
Three children: Krissy Farmer and husband Kyle, Holly Bond, and Alex Gilbert and companion Mony Matney, all of Campbellsville,
Two siblings: John Rainwater, Jr. and wife Rhonda of San Jose, California, and Julie Marie Kerns and husband Mike of Columbia,
Seven grandchildren: Jaydon, Bryton, Gracie, Zayne, Zandria, Lexi, and Zachariah,
A special friend: James Bridgewater,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Paula Jill Rainwater on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Tim Jones will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Beams Cemetery #1 on Hwy 569.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Oct. 5, after 10:00 AM until time for the service.

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Pam Bright, 62

Posted by on Sep 25, 2019

Mrs. Pam Bright of Campbellsville was born on December 29, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Garland and Marjorie (Bohanon) Hunt. She departed this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville after an extended illness. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She had worked in retail sales and was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom. She cherished her family and rarely missed an opportunity to go shopping for them. Her giving heart meant that Christmas shopping wasn’t limited to one season – it was usually a year-long event.

She leaves to carry her legacy:

Three children: Tammy Richards and husband Les of Campbellsville, Chrissy Canada and husband Shawn of Campbellsville, and Jason Bright and wife Robin of Lebanon,

Three brothers: Gary Hunt and wife Marlene of Campbellsville, Kevin Hunt and wife Christy of Burkesville, and Doug Hunt of Campbellsville,

Grandchildren: Hope (husband Cody), Cody, Kelsey, Kooper, Courtney, Brighton, Anniston, Tyler, Jeremy (wife Sydney), and Kendra,

Six great-grandchildren: Kenleigh, Kasen, Audrey, Bryson, Dawson, and Wyatt,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Addison.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Pam Bright on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Don Gowin will be officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Brookside Cemetery following the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Sep. 27, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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Patsy Dean, 65

Posted by on Sep 23, 2019

Mrs. Patsy Alice Dean of Campbellsville was born December 29th, 1953 in Sebring, Highlands County, FL. She departed this life on Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Campbellsville, being 65 years, 8 months, and 23 days of age.

She was the youngest daughter born to the late Hubert Earl Morris and Vera (Devane-Morris) Collins.

She is survived by her children: Michael James (Dorothy Johnson), Tonya Tate (Andrew), Daniel James (Brittany), and A.J. Dean, all of Campbellsville, and John Dean (Taylor) of Oklahoma,

Her grandchildren: Patsy James, Vera Brown, Vivian Brown (Jorden Perkins), Dalton Brown (Sarah Ann Bright), Caley James, Steven James, Mary James, Allison Dean, Cameron Dean, Josiah Dean, Jessica Ann James, and Jason Dean,

Special daughters: Tammy Dudgeon, Stacy Clements, and Mary Gail Alman,

Her special grandchildren: Chris and Kim Dudgeon and families, Vince and Patrick Yazzie, Cierra, Steven, Emily Clements, and Thomas Clements,

Eight brothers and sisters: Hubert Morris (Dollie) of Georgia, Claude Morris (Genie) of Florida, Sybil Morris Herndon of Florida, Billy Morris (Carolyn) of Georgia, Tommy Morris (Emily) of Florida, Audrey Morris Ledbetter of Missouri, John Morris (Minnie) of Florida, and Garvis Morris (Pat) of South Carolina,

And several nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Shania Page James; a special longtime friend, Sheryl Skinner; and a special great grandchild, Kyelynn Rain Yazzie; and three sisters, Judy Morris Maness, Mary Morris Yates, and Gwenda Morris Hitch.

Mrs. Dean had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Buffalo Church of the Nazarene, and enjoyed watching TV and playing on her tablet while spending time with her fur baby Charlie.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Dean on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Mitchell Hedge will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

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Johnnie Venters, 70

Posted by on Sep 23, 2019

Mr. Johnnie Lee Venters of Campbellsville was born in McLeansboro, Illinois on November 3, 1948 to Thelma (Atteberry) and the late Clarence Hershel Venters. He departed this life on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Louisville VA Medical Center being 70 years, 10 months, and 16 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Whites Ridge Missionary Baptist Church.

Mr. Venters had an unassuming demeanor and a kind and helpful spirit, and carried himself with an earned confidence. He served his country honorably in the United States Army, and retired after 20 years of service. When he wasn’t trying to help someone, he spent most of his free time in the woods or on the lake.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Jennifer (Cook) Venters of Campbellsville,

His mother: Thelma Venters of Arkansas,

Seven children: Angela Heath and husband Chris of Florida, Lisa McCarthy of Nevada, Loretta Abrams and husband Dave of Jeffersonville, Beth Visconti of Mt. Sterling, Michael Spurlock-Venters and wife Heather of Mt. Sterling, Jeffrey Venters of Mt. Sterling, and Rachael Armitage and husband Dalton of Owingsville,

One brother: Bruce Venters and wife Shannon of Illinois,

Three sisters: Ann Poe and husband Steve of Illinois, Bonnie Venters of Arkansas, and Norma Venters of Illinois,

Eighteen grandchildren: Joe, Brandon, Tony, Ashlyn, Callum, Cameron, Zachary, Asa, Nathan, Skylar, Jasmine, Jyonna, Dominic, Jack, Michael, Jonathan, Lillie, and Baylor,

Eight great-grandchildren: Rhett, Paxon, Axle, Camdon, Lincoln, Keyloni, Kari, and Kendal,

And a host of other family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, William Walter Venters , in 1954.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Venters on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM EST (5:00 PM CST) in the sanctuary of the Truth Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church, 4607 Old Lebanon Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Dickie Rogers will be officiating. Mr. Venters had requested cremation, and those wishes will be accorded him after the funeral.

The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, Sept. 28, after 5:00 PM EST (4:00 PM CST).

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Brenda Sue Carmicle Anderson, 65

Posted by on Sep 23, 2019

Mrs. Brenda Sue (Carmicle) Anderson of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home. Born on November 18, 1953 to the late Jessie and Minnie (Cooper) Carmicle, she was 65 years, 10 months, and 5 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church. Mrs. Anderson was a former retail manager, but spent her favorite times around the pool with her family and friends.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Her husband: Kenneth Anderson,

Three sons: Christopher Kelley of Bardstown, Joshua Kelley and wife Amanda of Campbellsville, and Aaron Anderson of Campbellsville,

One sister: Linda Lou Carmicle of Liberty,

Two brothers: Jerry Carmicle and wife Linda of Plano, Texas, and Larry Carmicle and wife Carolyn of Liberty,

Seven grandchildren,

Seven step-grandchildren,

Six step great-grandchildren,

One expectant step great-grandchild,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by seven siblings: Howard, Paul, James, Mike, Buddy, Mona, and Loraine.

Mrs. Anderson had requested cremation and those arrangements were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service. She will be interred in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens at a later date.

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