Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 17, 2025
Bettye Jane Underwood Rafferty of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Robert Frank Underwood and Hallie Bird Ingram Underwood, was born April 8, 1939, in Green County, KY, and departed this life on November 17, 2025, at the Green River Trails Nursing Home in Greensburg, KY. She was 86 years of age.
She professed faith in Christ and attended the Beech Grove Baptist Church. She retired from Taylor Regional Hospital, where she worked as a Dietary Clerk. She received her Associate’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising. She was a seamstress, and handmade pageant dresses and had made dresses worn by Miss Kentucky contestants.
She united in marriage to Robert Brown, who preceded her in death, and she later married Carroll Rafferty, who also preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by two sisters, and one brother, Susan Dobson, Shirley Thompson, and Samuel Underwood.
She is survived by three daughters and one son: Martina Marshall of Campbellsville, Paula Dytzel (Eric) of Nashville, Joseph Brown (Anita) of Illinois, and Monica Levi (Ronen) of California.
Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Robert “Bill” Underwood, and his wife, Teressa of West Virginia.
The funeral service for Bettye Jane Underwood Rafferty will be on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1 pm at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home chapel with entombment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Bro. Jim Durham will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 5 -8 pm at the funeral home and again on Thursday until the time of the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 17, 2025
Thelma Crum Whitt of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Willie and Goldie Crum, was born December 9, 1952, in Louisville and departed this life on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. She was 72 years of age.
She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Whitt, two sons, William Milburn and Willie Milburn, and eleven brothers and sisters.
Survivors include three sons: Cecil Milburn, Michael Milburn, and Anthony Milburn; thirteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; a special niece, Wanda Faye, and a host of other relatives and friends.
A visitation only will be on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5-8 P.M.
Cremation to follow the visitation.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 16, 2025
Bobbie Jo (Rutledge) Reynolds, of Greensburg, the daughter of Marion Ray Rutledge and Melanie Ross (Chelf) Goodin, was born October 3, 1977 in Glasgow and departed this life on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. She was 48 years of age.
She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend and of the Baptist Faith.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband: Wendell Reynolds; six children: Cody Reynolds and Miranda, Samantha Ford, Mercy Reynolds and Rhett, Amy Jo Reynolds and Drew, Devin Reynolds and Zebulon Reynolds.
Also three brothers, one sister and twelve grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the White’s Ridge General Baptist Church on Speck Ridge Road, Elk Horn, KY.
Bro. Dickie Rogers and Justin Rutledge will be officiating.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 13, 2025
Roy Franklin “Frank” Fulks, of Campbellsville, the son of the late James Abner and Grace (Gribbins) Fulks, was born May 7, 1955 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his home. He was 70 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the 3trees Church in Campbellsville and was an electrician.
Frank, as he was mostly known, enjoyed hunting, fishing and training his beagle hounds and was in the Beagler Hall of Fame.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Daisy Deweese.
Survivors include his wife: Sheri (Sallee) Fulks; a son: Jonathon Fulks; a sister: Melissa Lawson and husband James and Johnny Fulks, all of Campbellsville.
Also seven grandchildren: Memphis Milby, Chesney Davis, Ryder, Ridge, Archer and Grace Fulks and Brylee Sprowles and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home
Officiating: Bro. Jason Hood
INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: from 5-8 P.M. Monday at the funeral home
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 12, 2025
Mr. William Glenn “Bill” Jones of Sidon, Mississippi was born on June 5, 1956 and passed from this life on Monday, November 10, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He was 69 years of age. Mr. Jones was a retired truck driver and had served his country honorably in the United States Army. Always a family man, he especially enjoyed time spent with his children and grandchildren, and was a talented guitarist and drummer. Mr. Jones was the devoted husband of Mrs. Geraldine (Karnes) Jones until her passing on March 18, 2022. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sherri Jones.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Two daughters: Sandra Santos and husband Didi of Greenwood, MS, and Beth McDonald and husband Cody of Campbellsville,
A son: KJ Summers and wife Sherry of Maricopa, AZ,
And several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Jones on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. He will be laid to rest with his wife in the Lebanon National Cemetery, Hwy 80, Lebanon, KY immediately following. Full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Nov. 14, from 9:00 AM EST (8:00 AM CST) until time for the service.
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