Sharon Yocom, 56

Posted by on Nov 3, 2018

Mrs. Sharon Marie Yocom of Campbellsville passed away at her home at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 2, 2018. Born on March 13, 1962 to Verna (Keene) and the late Oliver Spencer, she was 56 years, 7 months, and 20 days of age. Mrs. Yocom had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She was a wife and homemaker, and loved her calling. Her favorite times were those she spent cooking and caring for her children and grandchildren.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Clay Yocom of Campbellsville,

Her mother: Verna Spencer of Louisville,

Four children: Christopher Spencer of Louisville, Tiffany Winkler and husband Daniel of Campbellsville, Jason Yocum of Campbellsville, and Ashley Yocum of Campbellsville,

Three siblings: Deborah Duncan and husband Darrell, Mark Spencer and wife Lisa, and Steve Spencer and wife Dorothy, all of Louisville,

Twelve grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a son, James Cahill and a brother: Timothy Spencer.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Yocom on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Daniel Lyons will be officiating. In fulfilment of her wishes, cremation will occur after the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Nov 5, from 4:00 PM until time for the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of lrpetty.com

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Everett Wilson, 91

Posted by on Oct 30, 2018

Mr. Everett Wilson of Campbellsville, son of the late Mack and Myrtle Alma (Wood) Wilson, was born Friday, September 30, 1927 in Taylor County and departed this life on Monday, October 29, 2018 in Hodgenville at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home. He was 91 years and 1 month of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Miller’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Everett was a former truck driver, but always found time to go fishing.

Survivors include his wife: Freda (Perkins) Wilson of Campbellsville; his children: Dana Coomer of Dayton, Ohio, Greg Scott and wife Jill, and James Scott and wife Susan all of Campbellsville, and Patty Keltner and husband Billy Joe of Columbia; a brother: Buford Wilson of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Brooke Coomer and Leeann Asher, both of Ohio; 13 step-grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 21 step-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Robin Raynor; five brothers: Reed, Ralph, Gilbert, Howard and Floyd Wilson, and a sister: Virginia Taylor.

The funeral service for Mr. Everett Wilson will be Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Green River Memorial Cemetery. Full military honors will be accorded him by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Bro. Daniel Lyons and Bro. John Loper will be officiating the funeral service.

Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Tuesday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

Memorials are suggested to the Miller’s Chapel United Methodist Church. These may be made in person at the funeral home, or online at www.lrpetty.com/donations.

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Nina Davidson, 83

Posted by on Oct 30, 2018

Nina Riley Lewis Davidson, the daughter of the late Walter and Beulah (Smith) Riley, was born Monday, April 22, 1935 in Williamsburg, KY and departed this life on Monday, October 29, 2018 at her home in Campbellsville. She was 83 years, 6 months and 8 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and East Campbellsville Church of God.

Nina enjoyed crocheting and gardening, and took pleasure watching the hummingbirds that were attracted to the feeders she had at her home.

She united in marriage on September 24, 1960 to Alfred Davidson, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include five children: Steve Lewis and wife Bonnie, Kenny Lewis and wife Terry, and Phillip Davidson and wife Gwen, all of Campbellsville, Richard Lewis and wife Mary of Cincinnati and Carlene Evans and husband Danny of Hillsboro, OH; a sister: Nancy Back of Amelia, OH; a daughter-in-law: Letha Davidson of Campbellsville; seventeen grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son: Joel Davidson; three sisters: Virginia Cox, Earlene Cox, Elizabeth Partin; and a brother: Dempsey Riley.

The funeral service for Nina Riley Lewis Davidson will be Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Taylor County with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.

Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at the church.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. These may be made in person at the church, or online at the “How Can I Help” tab on the homepage of this site.

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Steven “Bob” Mitchell, 55

Posted by on Oct 25, 2018

Steven Dewayne “Bob” Mitchell, the son of the late Wilbert and Nancy Hill Mitchell, was born Thursday, May 30, 1963 in Marion County and departed this life Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in Louisville at the Norton Hospital. He was 55 years, 4 months and 25 days of age.

He was a dairy farmer and was of the Christian Faith.

“Bob”, as he was known by, enjoyed fishing, camping, and building model cars.

Survivors include: his wife: Freida Jeanine Dedman Mitchell of Springfield; two children: Dale Preston and Amberdina Allen; five grandchildren: Taiten Allen, Jazzlynn Williams, Laithun Cotton, D’Andre Jeter and Arthur Creth III; sister-in-law: Louise Dedman Phillips; brothers-in-law: David Dedman and Dixon Dedman; nephews: Joshua Lee Dedman, Jonathon Dedman and Isaac Phillips and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Freddie Lane Mitchell.

The funeral service for Steven Dewayne “Bob” Mitchell will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with cremation to follow.

Family requests visitation after 11 A.M. on Saturday until time for the service at the funeral home.

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Leslie “Red” Fink, 52

Posted by on Oct 22, 2018

Leslie Clayton “Red” Fink, the son of the late Donald Fink and JoAnn Mitchell Bentley, was born Tuesday, February 1, 1966 in Shelbyville, KY and departed this life on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Louisville at the Hosparus Care Center. He was 52 years, 8 months and 20 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ was of the Baptist Faith. “Red”, as most people knew him as was an avid UK Basketball fan, but enjoyed all sports and loved country music.

Survivors include: his wife: Janie Fink of Lexington; two brothers: Tommy Bentley, Jr of Campbellsville and Vernon Bentley of Lawrenceburg; step-father: Tommy Bentley, Sr of Lexington; step-daughter: Tonya Willard of Shelbyville; companion: Marlene Ritchie of Campbellsville; cousin: Debbie Rucker and husband Timmy of Waddy, KY; nephews: Donald Fink, Jr, Tyler Rucker and Bailey Rucker and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by two children: Candy Ray Fink in 1996 and Randy Douglas Fink in 1997; a brother: Donald Fink, Jr and a sister: Ann Rupp.

The funeral service for Leslie Clayton “Red” Fink, will be conducted Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with Bro. Greg Nimmo and Bro. Bill Brumley officiating with cremation will follow the funeral service.

Visitation after 11:00 A.M. until time for service.

Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

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