Ruth White, 87

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 6, 2020

Mrs. Ruth White of Columbia, formerly of Campbellsville, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Elmer W. and Lola (Pike) Clark on January 29, 1932, in Taylor County, and was 87 years, 11 months, and 5 days of age. She was a retiree of the United States Department of Agriculture, and a faithful member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. White carried herself with dignity and respect, and engrained a legacy of compassion and love in her children and grandchildren.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two children: Doug White and wife Debbie of Columbia, and Chuck White and wife Donna of Greensburg,

Six grandchildren: Caleb White and wife Casie, Brandon White and wife Amanda, Amy Holmes and husband Keith, Joy Fletcher and husband Steven, Jenna Wethington and husband Shannon, and Mollie Tucker and husband Logan,

Twelve great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Clark.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Ruth White on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Jamie Bennett will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Jan. 6, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 CST).

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. 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.

Shirley Ann Crum, 63

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 4, 2020

Shirley Ann Crum of Campbellsville, the daughter of Lorene (Blevins) Duffy and the late Elmer Duffy, was born March 28, 1956 in Louisville and departed this life on Friday, January 3, 2020 in Louisville at the Norton Hospital. She was 63 years of age.

She was of the Christian Faith and worked as a housekeeper as long as her health allowed.

She enjoyed crossword puzzles and electronic gaming.

Survivors include her mother: Lorene Blevins Duffy of Campbellsville; her husband: Paul Crum of Campbellsville;

a son: Patrick Crum of Campbellsville; a brother: Terry Duffy of Louisville; a sister: Mary Gordon of Louisville; five grandchildren: Andrew, Morgan, Jayla, Patrick II and Layla and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two sons: Timothy Wayne Crum and Michael Paul Crum.

Cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VISITATION OR FUNERAL

Preston Stamp, 80

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 4, 2020

Mr. Preston Delano “Sam” Stamp of Elk Horn passed from this life on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Son of the late Clem Preston and Eva Mabel (Abell) Stamp, he was born on June 13, 1939 in Taylor County and was 80 years, 6 months, and 19 days of age at the time of his passing. He was a retired auto mechanic and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed farming and was a talented builder. As a young man, he met and married Mrs. Betty Lou (Clark) Stamp, and they remained a devoted couple until her death in 2012

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Four children: Marshall Stamp and partner Ron of Georgia, Carla Spurling and husband Roger of Elk Horn, Marilyn Stamp of Acton, and Jerry Stamp and wife Tammy of Campbellsville,

Three siblings: Mildred Cook of Campbellsville, Holly Bryant and husband Jim of Liberty, and Kathrine Ludeen Schwindt and husband Jimmy of Campbellsville,

Ten grandchildren,

Twenty great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a son, David Stamp; an infant daughter, Eva Marie Stamp; and a sister, Maydra Arleen Weaver, and an infant sister, Betty Jo Stamp.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Stamp on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the LR. Petty Funeral Home, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Roger Bland will be officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Merrimac Cemetery beside his cherished wife.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, January 4,, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

Jennifer Stotts Fulwider, 46

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 1, 2020

Mrs. Jennifer (Stotts) Fulwider of Danville, formerly of Columbia, passed from this life on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at the Ephriam McDowell Hospital after an illness. Born on December 7, 1973, she was 46 years and 15 days of age. Mrs. Fulwider was a quiet and private person, and was of the Christian faith.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

One sister: Sherri Morgan of Campbellsville,

Four aunts and uncles: Shirley Murphy of Campbellsville, Carl Mings of Russell Springs, Larry Stotts of Columbia, and James Stotts of Columbia,

Two nieces,

And several other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Frankie and Fredia (Mings) Stotts; and a sister: Shannon Stotts.

Cremation was chosen. There were no public services.

Doris Lewis, 84

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 1, 2020

Mrs. Doris Marie Lewis of Campbellsville was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on March 23, 1935 to the late John and Celia (Asborn) Williams. She passed from this life on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Facility, being 84 years, 9 months, and 1 day of age. Mrs. Lewis had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She was a retiree of the Fruit of the Loom plant and was a homemaker. Mrs. Lewis was a kind person with a soft spot for animals. When she wasn’t shopping yard sales, she was often trying to brighten someone’s day by strumming a song on her guitar.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Three children: Mike Berry and wife Gail of Jamestown, Melissa Lewis and significant other Tim Montgomery of Campbellsville, and Keith Lewis of Campbellsville,

Two sisters: Lois Carroll and Polly Morris and husband Robert, all of Campbellsville,

A brother-in-law: Buddy Stayton of Campbellsville,

Five grandchildren,

Four great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. James Howard Lewis, and five siblings, Gladys Stayton, Hester McDaniel, Eula Wheatcroft, Millard Wiliams, and Odell Williams.

The family chose cremation. All services were held privately.