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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 29, 2018
 Leonard Raymond Anderson, 93, formerly of Westport and Weston Connecticut, passed away July 25, 2018 in Campbellsville, KY from a short illness.
Born in 1925 at White Plains, NY and raised on Godfrey Road in Weston Connecticut, he attended South Kent School in Kent until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943. After basic training he was stationed on Adak and Attu islands in the Aleutian chain. After WWII he attended Transylvania University in Lexington, KY graduating with a Business degree. In the early 1950’s he worked for the State of Kentucky managing operations at Natural Bridge, Cumberland Falls and Kentucky Dam Village. Upon moving back to Lexington he opened and managed various restaurants and cafeterias. He met June Fleming Wheeler of Versailles in 1952 and they were married in 1953. In 1962 he moved his family to Westport, Connecticut.
For many years he owned and operated Anderson Associates Real Estate and Insurance on Main Street in Westport and held positions on the Westport Board of Realtors, being elected President in 1967. In 1969 the family moved from Westport to Weston. Every person should have had a personalized Estate plan package, it will include the documents necessary to ensure that the estate of a person is managed effectively and and their wishes respected. In 70’s and 80’s he held public positions with the School Committee, Board of Tax Assessors and Board of Tax Review in both Westport and Weston. At the onset of the 1990’s the family relocated to Frankfort, KY. After his first wife’s unexpected passing he married Freida Noe of Campbellsville, KY in 1993. In Campbellsville he invested in Real Estate; traveled; and enjoyed his long retirement.
As a young man in the late 30’s and 40’s he was an accomplished swimmer earning many medals and awards at Longshore CC in Westport. During the war he became a decorated marksman. He coached Little League baseball in Weston for many years and later in life he enjoyed target shooting and golf. At the much older days of his life, he retired to live in retirement village adelaide, which had served him well for sometime till he was greeted by death.
He is survived by his wife Freida, and step son Russ Noe of Campbellsville KY, two sons and a daughter by his first marriage, John Brian Anderson (WHS ’76) of Chelmsford, MA, Barry Clay Anderson (WHS ’80) of Ellsworth, ME, Karen Anderson Bennett (WHS ’84) of St. Petersburg, FL and 7 grandchildren.
A private family service is to be held in the future.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to – Alzheimer’s (alz.org) or Homes for Troops (www.hfotusa.org). which can be made online at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 23, 2018
 Virginia K. Hartman, the daughter of the Rupert and Alide (Cox) Kelsey, was born Wednesday, April 30, 1947 in Tampa, Florida and departed this life on Sunday, July 22, 2018 in Louisville at the Kindred at Jewish Hospital. She was 71 years, 2 months and 22 days of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Jehovah Jireh Ministries in Campbellsville and was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed arts and crafts, camping, hiking and especially fishing, and her children considered her a super mom.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Nine children: Erlene Raye Robbins and husband William of Florida, Frank Thomas Hartman and wife Debbie of Greensburg, Kenneth Patrick Hartman of Summersville, Margaret Kathrine Ramirez of Florida, Virginia Gail Bell and husband Randall, II, of Brooks, Quinice Louise White and husband Jasmine of Colorado, Bessie Roseanne Hernandez and husband Dominic of Campbellsville, Charles Keith Hartman of Virginia, and Joseph Fredrick Hartman of Campbellsville,
Twenty grandchildren,
And a host of great grandchildren and other relatives and friends, including her dog: JJ.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death her husband, Frank Ellsworth Hartman; a brother, Edward Kelsey; a sister, Elizabeth K. Donaldson; a grandchild, and numerous step-children.
The funeral service for Virginia K. Hartman will be conducted Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Rev. Timothy Cooper and Rev. Rick Earley will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. on Thursday until time of service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 22, 2018
 Sharon Kay Sherrell, the daughter of the late Howard Adrian Hicks and Edna Jane Sidwell Edwards, was born Monday, September 26, 1955 in Taylor County and departed this life on Sunday, July 22, 2018 in Campbellsville at her home. She was 62 years, 9 months and 27 days of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Whites Ridge Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Sharon loved her husband, her daughters and siblings, but the love for those seven grandchildren was never ending. Sharon loved to sing and in her final hours she sang “Sweet Beulah Land” a song she loved and a place she longed to see.
Survivors include: her husband: Darrell Sherrell of Campbellsville; two daughters: Tammy Kaye McClure of Campbellsville and Christi Lynn Raikes and husband Bee of Bradfordsville; three sisters: Louise Ford and husband Darrell, Debbie Cox and husband Jerry and Nita Tucker and husband Johnny, all of Campbellsville; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Jr and Darlene Sherrell of Bradfordsville; her seven dear grandchildren: Krysten Smith, Daniel Raikes, Eli Raikes, Kelsie Perkins, Sara Perkins, Grace Raikes and Joshua Raikes and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Sharon Kay Sherrell, will be Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery. Bro. Dickie Rogers will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Gideon Bible donations, those can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 17, 2018
 Mr. Jim Garnett Burris of Campbellsville passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an illness. Born on June 15, 1928 to the late Willie and Pearl (Downey) Burris, he was 90 years, 1 month, and 1 day of age. Mr. Burris had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle. He was a heavy equipment operator, and the owner/operator of Garnett Burris Excavating. A veteran of the United States Army, he served his country honorably during the Korean War. He loved his family and friends, and spent as much time as possible with them.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Donna (Hamilton) Burris,
Two children: Phillip Burris and wife Darlene, and Todd Burris and wife Theresa, all of Campbellsville,
One sister: Hilda Holmes and husband Billy of Louisville,
Three grandchildren: Anthony Burris, Shannon Burris and wife Ranita, and Wesley Todd Burris,
Five great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by seven siblings: Belle Keltner, Barbara Ann Simpson, Catherine Holmes, Ray Burris, Paul Burris, Coakley Burris, and Gilbert Burris.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Burris on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Billy Holmes and Mr. Jeff Burris will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Old Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 18, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 15, 2018
 Mr. Bobby Joe Dile of Greensburg passed from this life on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green after an illness. Born on January 19, 1961 to Evelyn (Price) and the late Kenneth Dile, he was 57 years, 5 months, and 23 days of age. Mr. Dile was a retired employee of the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville, and was of the Baptist faith. He was affectionately known as a great friend with a genuine, kind, and giving heart, and was described as the type of person who, “If he had a dollar, you had a dollar.”
He leaves to mourn his passing:
Two daughters: Reva Shianne Lee of Lexington, and Rhianna VanVlymen of Columbia,
His mother: Evelyn Dile of Greensburg,
Two brothers: Kenny Dile and Jeff Dile, both of Greensburg,
A close friend: Harold Shirley of Columbia,
And a host of other friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Dile, in 2016, and his soulmate, Margaret Mason Smith, in 2018.
There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Dile on Monday, July 16, at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, July 16, after 12:00 PM (11:00 AM CST) until time for the service.
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