Agnes Darleen Blaul, 76

Posted by on Aug 24, 2018

Mrs. Agnes Darleen Blaul of Campbellsville was born on May 5, 1942 in Finley to the late George R. and Mary Elizabeth Mattingly. She passed from this life on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her home after an extended illness. She was 76 years, 3 months, and 5 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Blaul was a dedicated factory worker, having worked many years in the plastic molding industry before her retirement. When she wasn’t working in her garden, she enjoyed collecting dolls and playing games on her iPad.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Three children: Richard Luckett and wife Janet of Romeoville, IL, Sandra Toomey of Campbellsville, and Sharon McCroskey and companion Jay Tapia of Downers Grove, IL,

Four siblings: Wayne Mattingly and wife Betty of New Haven, Louis Mattingly and wife Loeta of Lebanon, Lorne Hill of Lebanon, and Bernice Totten of Bardstown,

Seven grandchildren: Richard Threm and wife Chrissy, Adam McCroskey and wife Kirsten, Shannon McCroskey and husband Joe, Amber Huizinga and husband Mark, Sean Toomey and wife Kasti, Lisa Luckett, and Matt Luckett,

Twelve great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Blaul, in 2016; one daughter, Susan Marie Luckett; and three siblings, Nolan, Ruth, and Emma Jean.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Blaul on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Father Saju Vadakumpaden will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Garden Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, Aug. 26, from 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) until time for the funeral.

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Mike Gribbins, 65

Posted by on Aug 22, 2018

Mr. Robert Michael “Mike” Gribbins of Campbellsville passed from this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his home after an illness. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Stanley Shirrell and Rosie Mae (Helm) Gribbins, he was 65 years, 10 months, and 25 days of age. Mr. Gribbins was a semi truck driver, having recently retired after 50 years of service. He was a patriot, and served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He loved old cars and motorcycles; his most recent project, and prized possession, was his ’74 Duster.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife Ruby (Cox) Gribbins,

Two children: Roger Dale Antle and wife Valerie of Smiths Grove, and Stacie Worth and husband Jody of Louisville,

Two brothers: Greg Gribbins and wife Nona, and Terry Gribbins, all of Campbellsville,

Two sisters: Lisa Cox and husband Roland, and Patti Gribbins, all of Campbellsville,

Nine grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy and David Gribbins.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Gribbins on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 12:30 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. David Mouser will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY, with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veteran’s Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 23, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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Jeffrey Daniel Murphy, 50

Posted by on Aug 22, 2018

Mr. Jeffrey Daniel Murphy of Campbellsville passed from this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Jewish Hospital after an unexpected illness. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 24, 1968, he was 50 years, 1 month, and 28 days of age. He earned his living as a truck driver and traveled this country with his wife, Mrs. Cary Beth. His passion, though, was in auto body repair, and he was exceptionally talented in that field. He also built and flew high-end RC cars and planes when he wasn’t creating art or drawing. Mr. Murphy had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Cary Beth (Pyles) Murphy,

His father: Harold Murphy of Portsmouth, OH,

His mother and stepfather: Judith Diane (Sheets) and Ottie Williams of Peebles, OH,

Four children: Rayven Murphy of Campbellsville, Brock Murphy of Morehead, Willie Broyles and wife Angie of Lebanon, and Jimbo Broyles of Campbellsville,

Eight siblings: Timothy Murphy and wife Autumn of Newcomerstown, OH, Kenneth Bryan Murphy and wife Joanna of New Boston, OH, Melissa Keeton of Ohio, Harold Leroy Murphy of Maryland, Kevin Murphy and wife Kimmy of Peebles, OH, Priscilla Carter of Wortland,Salana Williams of Ohio, and Michelle Williams of Ohio,

Six grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Murphy on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Cremation will be accorded him after the service. Bro. Ottie Williams will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Aug 25, from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral.

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Rev. Robert Ray Brown, 77

Posted by on Aug 22, 2018

Robert Ray Brown, the son of the late Abraham and Stella Johnson Brown, was born Saturday, August 9, 1941in Russell County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Knifley, KY at his home. He was 77 years and 13 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a retired minister of the Church of the Nazarene, have served as pastor of Rheber, Creelsboro, King Bee and Brandenburg Church of the Nazarene and served twice as pastor of the Knifley Brethren in Christ. He was a Veteran of Vietnam, having served in the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife: Nina West Brown of Knifley; two sons: Robert Wayne Brown of Campbellsville and Cydnee Jayne Praxis of Louisville; two grandchildren: Will Clark-Praxis and Audrey Rose Clark-Praxis; two sisters-in-law: Mary Woodcox and husband Danny of Campbellsville and Betty Arnold of Columbia and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 11 siblings.

The family has chosen cremation and NO public services are scheduled at this time.

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

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Zona Mae Bryant Hedrick, 81

Posted by on Aug 20, 2018

Zona Mae (Bryant) Hedrick, the daughter of the late Elmer and Ruby Sinclair Bryant, was born Saturday, April 10, 1937 in Columbia, KY and departed this life on Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Campbellsville at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 81 years, 4 months and 9 days of age.

She was a former employee of Lindsey Wilson College, having worked in the dining hall. She was a former Miss Adair County Fair, a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include a daughter: Gina Coker and husband Mark of Campbellsville; a grandson: Alex England of Campbellsville; nieces and nephews: Bobby Montgomery and wife Denise, Mike Montgomery, Vickie Maier, Laura Montgomery, Joel Montgomery and Todd Bryant and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Reba Dobson, a brother: William T. Bryant and a nephew: Jeff Montgomery.

A memorial visitation for Zona Bryant Hedrick will be Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 1:00-3:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

No Public funeral service will be held

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