Mr. Thomas Gene Ruffino of Campbellsville was born August 16, 1957 to Tony and Eunice (Pilgreen) Ruffino. He departed this life on September 19, 2020, being 63 years, 1 month, and 3 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Vineyard Church. He was a Manager at Kroger, having worked in the produce department for twelve years. He leaves to cherish his memory: Three children: Kristan Michelle Hanke and husband Nathaniel, Joshua Thomas Ruffino and wife Elizabeth, and Justin David Ruffino and wife Sheena, all of Texas His girlfriend: Shelly Crotty Laundry, A former spouse and mother of his children: Cindy Lou Manual, Two grandchildren: James Weis and Gabriel Hanke, Brothers and sisters: Frank Antony Ruffino, Preston Guy Ruffino, and Joanne Elizabeth Ruffino all of Texas, And a host of other family and friends. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lee Claude Ruffino. Cremation was chosen by the family. All services will be held privately. Read More
Mrs. Teri Ann Pruyne of Campbellsville was born in Northridge, California on July 14, 1954 to the late Douglas and Ruth (Timmons) LaBerteaux. She departed this life on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Louisville, being 66 years, 2 months, and 5 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Vineyard Church. A kind and loving lady with a compassionate heart, she was instrumental in the formation of Grace Resource Center, a Christian-based homeless shelter in the Antelope Valley area of California, and was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She leaves to carry her legacy: Her husband of 48 years: Mr. Bruce Pruyne, Two children: Greg Pruyne and wife Samantha of California, and Kari Nelson and husband Neil of Maryland, One sister: Tracey Eurton and husband Robert of California, Five grandchildren: Shelby, Emily, Aubrey, Casidy, and Carley, Nieces and nephew: Brailey, Shannon, and Jessica, And a host of extended family and friends. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn LaBerteaux. Services will be private. L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Tommy Ann Pyles, the daughter of the late Tommie and Dorothy (Rucker) Brockman, was born October 23, 1940 in Taylor County and departed this life on Friday, September 18, 2020 in Campbellsville at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab. She was 79 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Shiloh Presbyterian Church and a retiree of Fruit of the Loom after more than forty years. She united in marriage to Bobby Pyles of Campbellsville, who survives. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son: Brad Pyles and wife Mary of Wilmore; two grandchildren: Eli Pyles and Emmy Pyles; a brother: Charles Brockman and wife Barbara of Florida; aunt and special friend: JoAnn Blevins of Campbellsville. The funeral service for Tommy Ann Pyles will be conducted Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Paul Dicken will be officiating. Visitation after 11:00 A.M. Tuesday until time for the service. Memorials are suggested to the Shiloh Presbyterian Church and can be made at the funeral home. Social distancing and Masks are REQUIRED.Read More
Mrs. Flora Etta Groves, daughter of the late Tom H. and Louise (Anderson) Groves, was born in Green County, KY on December 10, 1929. Early Friday morning, September 11, 2020, God saw fit to call her home from the Norton Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, being 90 years, 9 months, and 1 day of age. She had made a profession of hope in Christ at an early age and began her Christian walk at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She would later move her membership to the Bethel AME Church. Mrs. Groves enjoyed life, especially when she was able to cook and clean for her family. Her favorite times were family get-togethers, and she loved having reunions at her home. She always kept an open door for those she loved. She leaves to cherish her memory: Four children: Mary Louise “Boo” Barnett and husband Prunice of Campbellsville, Tajna Vinegar and husband Phillip of Louisville, Henry Allen Graves and wife Violet of Columbia, and Gary Graves and wife Margie of Texas, Seventeen grandchildren, Twenty-seven great-grandchildren, Four great-great grandchildren, A sister-in-law: Jane Groves of Greensburg, A son-in-law: William Key of Lebanon, Her stepsister: Annette Branch of Chicago, Illinois, A stepbrother: Forest Johnson and wife Wyannetta of Chicago, Illinois, Two aunts: Ruth Anderson of Campbellsville, and Christine Mitchell of Greensburg, And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends. She was also preceded in death by three children: Benny Groves, Betty Groves, and Lisa Key; two sisters: Geneva Dixon and Ernestine Motley; three brothers: J.T. Groves, Willie Groves, and Harlon Groves; a stepbrother: O.D. Johnson; and her stepmother: Bessie Smith Groves. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Groves on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Rev. Michael Caldwell will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Sept. 18, from 10:00 AM until time for the service. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to her sitters, Ms. Gladys Smith and Ms. Gwen Mitchell for their tender care and compassion, and for the joy they brought into her home. They also wish to express their gratitude to all for the many prayers, words of comfort, and countless kindnesses during the time of their bereavement. Current social distancing guidelines will be in effect. In consideration of the health of others, masks will be required. Read More
Mr. Darrell Wayne Cox of the Mannsville community was born on July 5, 1960 to the late Berry and Christine (Bottoms) Cox. He departed this life on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Lexington at the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Hospice Care Center, being 60 years, 2 months, and 3 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. He was an employee of Nally & Haydon and a logger. Darrell was an outdoorsman; he loved to fish and hunt, especially rabbit, deer, and turkey, and usually kept a good pair of running beagles. He was an avid UK fan and enjoyed listening to bluegrass and gospel music; he often raised a garden bigger than he needed just so he could give it all away. He leaves to cherish his memory: His wife of 31 years: Jill (Squires) Cox, A daughter: Amanda Beard of Campbellsville, Three sisters: Laura Cox and husband Keith, Dorlene Perkins, and Mary Gray, all of Elk Horn, Three grandchildren: Chase Adams, Kyler Beard, and Madison Beard, His mother-in-law: Garnieta Squires, And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a son: Anthony Wayne Cox; and three brothers: Earl Allen Cox, Shelby Thomas Cox, and Dannie Berry Cox. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Cox on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Larry Loy will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10:30 AM until time for the service. Read More
