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Sharon Lawson, 62

Posted by on Oct 15, 2019

Mrs. Sharon Kay Lawson of Campbellsville, daughter of Margie Edwards and the late Robert Farmer, Sr., was born on October 4, 1957 in Taylor County. She was surrounded by her family when she entered into rest on Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital, being 62 years and 8 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Lawson was an employee of Serco, where she arranged the travel itineraries for customers of US Airways. She loved her family; her four grandchildren were the ultimate pride and joy in her life. Her caring heart, excellent cooking, and entertaining spirit will be fondly remembered for generations.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Keith Lawson of Campbellsville,

Her mother and stepfather: Margie and Donald Edwards of Campbellsville,

Three children: Shannon Hughes and husband Stuart of Elk Horn, DeAnna Reliford and husband Jason of Columbia, and Jessica Thomas and fiancé Titus Carey of Campbellsville,

One sister: Vickie Knifley and husband Rodney of Campbellsville,

Four grandchildren: Caleb Hughes, Isaac Underwood, Logan Reliford, and Zachary Johnson,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Farmer, Jr., and a sister, Karen Farmer.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Sharon Lawson on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Doug Roberts will be officiating. Entombment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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Clemmie Cox, Jr, 75

Posted by on Oct 15, 2019

Mr. Clemmie Cox, Jr., of Campbellsville, son of the late Ethil (Bland) and Clemmie Cox, Sr. passed from this life on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Lexington at the Baptist Health Center. Born on October 25, 1943, he was 75 years, 11 months, and 18 days of age. Mr. Cox had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church. He had served his God many years as a deacon both at Woodlawn Christian Church and Mannsville Christian Church, and he served his country honorably in the Army National Guard. He retired as a mechanic from Fruit of the Loom after 30 years on the job and worked for Mid South Drilling in Columbia for 15 years. He loved working around the house making repairs both large and small, and also building home and Offering Modular and Mobile Homes on your land. Besides his church life, though, Mr. Cox had one priority – his family. He spent countless hours both watching and playing sports with his children, and regaled any willing ear with stories of their exploits.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife: Ivana (Followell) Cox of Campbellsville,

Two children: Dr. C. Todd and Mrs. Kristin Cox of Newnan, Georgia, and Dr. Alison Cox of Georgetown,

One sister: Patsy Cox Barnett and husband Thomas of Campbellsville,

Two grandchildren: Benjamin Wesley Cox and Kaitlin Andersen Cox,

Brothers-in-law: Bryant Wilkerson and wife Dorine, and Garry Pepper and wife Mary, all of Campbellsville,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Cox on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the Woodlawn Christian Church, 831 W Main St, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Fella Wilson will be officiating. Entombment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, with full military honors being accorded him by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday, October 16, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Those can be made in person at the church or funeral home.

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Raymond Wells, Sr., 82

Posted by on Oct 8, 2019

Mr Raymond Edward “Ray” Wells, Sr., of Campbellsville passed from this life on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his home. Born on November 24, 1936 in Long Island, New York to the late Raymond Steale and Margaret (Clatt) Wells, he was 82 years, 10 months, and 12 days of age. He was a retired employee of AT&T and a talented and respected coach. Some of his proudest moments were earned as a mentor for the West Citrus Soccer Club in Homosassa Springs, Florida.

He leaves to carry his legacy:

Three children: Raymond Wells, Jr. and wife Cindy of Campbellsville, Kathy Mattson and companion Don Moore of Weston, Florida, and Richard Mattson and wife Cathy of Anapolis, Maryland,

Two siblings: Doug Wells and wife Tora of Live Oak, Florida, and Elaine Moore of Lake Havasu City, Arizona,

Three grandchildren: Chris Stewart, Courtney Mattson, and Michael Mattson,

A close friend: Mike Callaway of Homosassa, Florida,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Raymond Edward “Trae” Wells, III.

Mr. Wells requested cremation. Those arrangements were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service. He will be laid to rest in the Fountains Memorial Park in Homosassa at a later date.

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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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