Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 28, 2019
Mr. Johnny Lee Russell of Campbellsville quietly passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Elizabethtown at the Kensington Manor Nursing Home. Born on September 9, 1949 to the late Willis and Ruby (Whited) Russell, he was 69 years, 5 months, and 17 days of age. Mr. Russell was a former employee of the Stokley-Van Kamp company in Indianapolis. He was a outgoing and friendly man that loved to go dancing or camping, yet he found solace digging ginseng or working in a garden.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
One son: Tommy Russell and wife Tammy of Campbellsville,
Two sisters: Sue Woods of Campbellsville, and Frances Bishop of Casey County,
Two grandchildren: Travis Buckner and Cord Russell,
Two great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Russell.
Mr. Russell chose to be cremated. A memorial ride will be scheduled at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 27, 2019
Mr. Floyd Darrell Harrison of Campbellsville, son of the late Grover Floyd and Beatrice Louise (Belton) Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. Born in Liberty on November 22, 1944, he was 74 years, 3 months, and 4 days of age. Mr. Harrison had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. His reliable and quiet spirit was dearly loved by many, and served him well in his line of work as an automobile detailer. He enjoyed nature’s beauty, and was an avid gun and knife collector, and had served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Mrs. Carolina Marie (Hill) Harrison,
One son and daughter: Darrelyn Underwood and husband Doug, and Chris Harrison and fiancé Leslie Kearney, all of Campbellsville,
One brother: James Harold Harrison and wife Kaye of Campbellsville,
Five grandchildren: Megan Underwood, Zoe Harrison, Ryan Underwood, Peyton Harrison, and Owen Lamer,
And a host of other family and close friends.
At the request of Mr. Harrison, all services were held privately.
He was laid to rest in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 26, 2019
Mrs. Kathryn Louise Mann Smothers of Taylor County passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Born on September 19, 1933 to the late Henry Gilbert and Ethel Levice Minor, she was 85 years, 5 months, and 4 days of age. Mrs. Smothers had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mannsville United Methodist Church. She was a woman of love and compassion, and she enjoyed providing a warm and comfortable home to her family. Mrs. Smothers retired from Mannsville School and Taylor County Hospital, where she had been employed as a cafeteria worker. She was married to Henry Mann, who preceded her in death. Later, she was married to Billy Smothers, who survives.
Besides her husband, she leaves to cherish her memory:
One daughter: Elaine Mann of Elizabethtown,
A stepdaughter: Tammy Moore and husband Jim of Cecilia,
Three grandchildren: Kathy Begley and husband Roger of Campbellsville, and Kevin Mann and wife Jamie, and Kalvin Mann and fiance Emily Cundiff, both of Mannsville,
Four great-grandchildren: Dustin Begley and wife Brooklyn, Daniel Begley, Kaylee Mann, and Kyndra Mann,
Four great-great grandchildren: Clayton Begley, Blakelynn Begley, Barron Begley, and Allessa Cundiff,
A daughter-in-law: Judy Mann,
And a host of other family and close friends.
She was also preceded in death by two sons: Danny Mann and Darrell Mann; four siblings: Hanley Minor, Rodford Minor, Nell Minor, and Thelma Minor; and a great-granddaughter: Kaitlyn Mann.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Smothers on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Richard Lowe and Bro. John Hall will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Mann Cemetery, Taylor County.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Feb 26, from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 26, 2019
Helen Marie Loy, the daughter of the late Demar and Callie Burress Mings, was born Tuesday, January 24, 1929 in Taylor County and departed this life on Sunday, February 24, 2019 in Harrodsburg at the James B. Haggin Hospital. She was 90 years, 1 month and 10 days of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Stoner Creek United Methodist Church and was a homemaker and worked with her husband on the farm. She enjoyed sewing, reading and crocheting.
She united in marriage to Carl Loy, who preceded her in death on May 26, 2018.
Survivors include a daughter: Sheila Hollon and husband David of Campbellsville; a grandson: Anthony Hollon and companion Tonya Mann of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Helen Marie Loy will be conducted Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Callahan Cemetery.
Bro. John Hall officiating.
Visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 21, 2019
Mr. Don Lewis Waymon was born on February 21, 1959 in Campbellsville to Ola Mae (Miller) and the late Charles Odell Waymon. He departed this life on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 59 years, 11 months, and 30 days of age. He made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Green River Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. Waymon retired from the Campbellsville Industries and had worked for Graybeal Aluminum over 25 years. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and enjoyed challenging his mind through puzzles and artistic coloring.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife Mrs. Joyce (Judd) Waymon,
His mother: Mrs. Ola Mae Waymon of Campbellsville,
One son: Charles Lewis Waymon and fiancé Ashley Edwards of Campbellsville,
One grandson: Cameron Edwards,
And a host of other family and friends.
Besides his father, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Larry Waymon.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Waymon on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Jamie Bennett and Bro. Don Gowin will be officiating.
Mr. Waymon requested cremation, and those wishes will be accorded him after the service.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Feb 22, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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