hodom “Pete” Edward Crabtree, 63, of Knoxville, TN, left this heavenly earth on September 29th, 2020. Pete is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Crabtree of Campbellsville, KY. Pete is survived by his loving wife of almost 20 years, Nancy Carole Crabtree, and his children, Kelsey Crabtree Maynard (Todd), Thomas Morgan Crabtree, Taylor Michael Crabtree, Katherine McLees Orem (Anson), Steven Hunter McLees (Kelley) and William “Liam” Harper McLees. Pete is also survived by his father, Dwight Allen Crabtree and brother Dwight Allen Crabtree, Jr. of Campbellsville, KY. Pete also leaves behind several grandchildren and several other loving family members across the country. Pete was born and raised in Campbellsville, KY on January 8th, 1957 and was an avid baseball player. As a first generation college graduate, Pete chose to pursue his degree from The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Pharmacy Acquisitions was Pete’s chosen career for over 40 years. While he wasn’t working, Pete enjoyed nothing more than spending time traveling with his wife and children, playing golf, riding his motorcycle, boating and listening to Metallica. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline. Pete’s family will receive friends on Friday, October 2, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Berry Highland West Funeral Home, 9913 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932. There will be a Funeral Service on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 11:30am at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sugarwood Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934 with a Graveside Service and Entombment to follow in the Cemetery of Berry Highland West at 1:00pm. This obituary is a courtesy to the family by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Mrs. Betty Lou Hunt of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her home. Born on December 29, 1940 to the late Gus and Flossie Mea (Cox) Edelen, she was 79 years, 8 months, and 28 days of age. Mrs. Hunt was a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and working in her yard. She leaves to mourn her passing: A daughter: Teresa Cox of Lebanon, Two grandchildren: Johnny Christopher Lee Cox of Campbellsville, and Ashley M. Garrett and husband Justin of Lebanon, Six great-grandchildren: Jamie Lynn Cox Morris, Christopher Lee Cox, Peyton Thomas Garrett, Elizabeth Hope Cox, Paxton Garrett, and Ezra Alexander Morris, And several other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by seven siblings: Clair Lee Hogan, Opal Decker, Bernice Osbourne, Ruth Ann Cox, James Edelen, Mitchell Edelen, and Tony Edelen. There will be a graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Hunt on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the St. Frances de Sales Cemetery, Spurlington Rd, Campbellsville, KY. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses.Read More
Mr. Ricky Lewis Patton of Campbellsville was born on June 9, 1960 to the late Joy Winifred and Doris Jean (Wood) Patton. He departed this life on Saturday, September 26, 2020 being 60 years, 3 months, and 17 days of age. Mr. Patton was a graduate of Campbellsville University, where he had earned his bachelor of science degree. He had originally planned to practice as a certified public accountant, but joined his father in the family business instead. A good-hearted man, he was an exceptional mechanic and, after the passing of his father, became the owner and operator of Pat’s Transmission Shop. He leaves to mourn his passing: One brother: Steve Patton and wife Louise of Campbellsville, A niece: Alannah Patton of Campbellsville, One grand nephew: Kasin Bishop of Campbellsville, An aunt: Edith Hardin of Louisville, His cousin: Ronnie Patton of Campbellsville, And several extended family members and friends. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Patton on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Clifton Bennett will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept 29, starting at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations of Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of this site. Current CDC guidelines will be followed, including the use of masks and social distancing. Read More
Mr. Gary Glenn Goodin of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home. Son of the late Glenn Vilie and Ollie Alice (Roberts) Goodin, he was born on June 24, 1949 in Taylor County and was 71 years, 2 months, and 28 days of age. Mr. Goodin had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Elkhorn United Methodist Church. He was a former truck driver and an employee of the Boco Station. He had served his community as a Taylor County Sheriff’s Deputy lake patrolman, and served his country honorably in the National Guard. Mr. Goodin loved people and had a naturally helpful heart. He enjoyed keeping his yard neat and in order, and shared many laughs with his family over a plate of frog legs. He leaves to cherish his memory: His wife: Mrs. Sue (Gilpin) Goodin, Two children: Matt Goodin and wife Lesley of Greensburg, and Greg Walker and wife Jamie of Indiana, Four siblings: Linda Williams and husband Richard, Delma Wise and husband Willard, and Shirley Newton and husband Dale, all of Campbellsville, and his twin sister Sherry Cowan and husband Phillip of Columbia, Four grandchildren: Christian Goodin, Hannah Goodin, Kelsey Walker, and Nolan Walker, And a host of other family and friends. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Goodin. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Goodin on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Ronnie Dooley and Bro. Jason Roop will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Sept 24, from 5:00-8:00 PM. Current CDC guidelines will be followed, including masks and social distancing. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Elkhorn United Methodist Church Youth Group. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.Read More
Mrs. Linda Lou Alford of Campbellsville was born in Scottsville, KY on December 7, 1944 to Mazie (Wilkerson) Kettles and the late Ray Kettles. She departed this life on Saturday, September 19, 2020 being 75 years, 9 months, and 12 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. A sweet and loving lady, she was an exceptional homemaker; she enjoyed raising a garden and cooking and canning for her family. She retired from Fruit of the Loom in 1997 and spent the later part of her years attending her beloved Sunday School class. Mrs. Alford had a strong faith, and joyfully instilled in her children the love of God and church. She leaves to mourn her passing: Her husband: James L. Alford, Two children: Kristin Bolin and husband Jackie, and James L. Alford Jr., all of Campbellsville, Two grandchildren: Mary Catherine Bolin and Cheyenne Autumn Bolin of Danville, One great-grandchild: Cordelia Reese Bolin of Danville, Five siblings: Madge Bailey of Bowling Green, Richard Kettles of Danville, Carolyn Sue Douglas of Junction City, Jozette Hayes of Danville, and Jeff Kettles of Harrodsburg, And a host of other family and friends. She is also preceded in death by two brothers: James and Bill Kettles. Cremation was chosen by the family. All services will be held privately. Read More
