Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 9, 2025
James Edward “Snowman” Atwood, Jr., of Campbellsville, the son of the late James Edward Atwood, Sr., and Bertha Marie (Cox) Sluder, was born September 21, 1962, in Campbellsville and departed this life on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 63 years of age.
He was a mechanic and of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Stephanie (Rogers) Atwood; his children: Colby Atwood and companion Laurel Gillmer, Jamie Atwood, Brandon Cox, Jared Cox and companion Lora Jessie, Harley Cox, and Caleb Buckman and wife Sarah.
Also four brothers and a sister: Joy Mae Helm, Jerry Atwood, Roger Atwood, Theresa Gail Atwood and Waylon Atwood, and companion Rochelle.
Twenty-one grandchildren: Keyton, Kynlee, Emily, Alex, Justice, Colby, Braydn, Braylynn, Josie, Josslynn, Kylee, Laina, Bentley, Aubrey, Katon, Brayson, Kingston, Stella Mae, John, Mary Clair, and Aquistia.
His mother-in-law and father-in-law: Robert and Nancy Rogers.
Besides his father and mother, he was preceded in death by a grandchild: Kingston.
FUNERAL: Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home, Campbellsville Chapel
OFFICIATING: Bro. Brian Smith
INTERMENT: Jones Chapel Cemetery.
VISITATION: Sunday after 11:00 A.M.
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 Oct 9, 2025
George William (Bill) Van Cleave of Campbellsville, KY and Boulder, CO, son of the late Rhodam Parrott Van Cleave and Hattie Bell Van Cleave, was born on October 17, 1934 and departed this life surrounded by friends and family on October 7, 2025 at his cousin’s, Shirley Phillips’, Mini-Home in Campbellsville, KY. He was 90 years, 11 months and 19 days of age.
Professionally, he served honorably in the United States Army Defense Command as a Chief Warrant Officer in Washington DC and Baltimore, MD. From there he earned his Bachelors and Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and went on to become a Senior Engineer at IBM in Lexington, KY; Boulder, CO; SanJose, CA, and Austin, TX. He also helped invent and develop the first modern day office copy machine that was found in businesses across the world. After retiring from IBM, he studied Patent Law and went on to become a Patent Agent Attorney until he retired a second time.
Playing bridge and flying were his hobbies, and he became a licensed single engine plane and commercial airline pilot. He loved flying people over the Rocky Mountains. He maintained his faith through the Methodist Church, as a child at Greensburg Methodist Church, as a young adult at Nicholasville Methodist Church, and most recently with his church family at Stoner Creek Methodist Church in Acton, KY.
Bill is survived by his daughter & son-in law, Dr. Vicki Van Cleave and Stanley Lawrence, 3 grandchildren: Andee Grandits of Boulder, CO; Nick Lawrence (Dejá) of Las Vegas, NV; Nicole Ortega (David) of Chesterfield, VA; 5 great grandchildren; his caregiver of nearly 8 years, Betty Smith; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends across the world.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Kilby Van Cleave (86y) in 2022; his son, Michael Van Cleave (51y) in 2019; his granddaughter, Mia Miller (16y) in 2014, along with many friends and family of his generation that were so important to him.
FUNERAL: Monday, October 13, 2025 – 1:00 P.M. LR Petty Funeral Home (ACTON –MANNSVILLE CHAPEL)
250 Wooleyville Rd., Acton, KY
OFFICIATING: Bro. John Hall
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 7, 2025
Karol Wade “Joe” Bloyd, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Arnold and Doris (Judd) Bloyd, was born August 13, 1952 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at his home. He was 73 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Separate Baptist Church and was a retired employee of the Green County Board of Education in the maintenance department.
He was a “jack of all trades”, enjoyed working on cars, loved a good looking lawn, and was very competitive when it came to card playing, but most of all, he loved spending time with family.
Survivors include his loving wife: Betty (Bailey) Bloyd of Campbellsville; his children: Brad Bloyd and wife Amy and Kyle Bloyd and wife Cecile all of Greensburg, Willie Warren and wife Jamie and Shaun Hines of Campbellsville.
Three brothers and two sisters: Roger Bloyd and wife Barbara Jean and Janie Penick and husband Doug all of Campbellsville, David Bloyd and wife Beverly and Eddie Bloyd and wife Sharon all of Greensburg and Linda Warner and husband Steve of Campbellsville.
Seven grandchildren: Amber Abell and husband Jordan, Halie Hall and husband Hagan, Brodie Warren, Kaden Bloyd, Gradie Warren, Kynslee Bloyd and Kree Bloyd; three great-grandchildren: Holland Hall, Silas Abell and Anna Kate Abell and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
OFFICIATING: Willie Warren and Jordan Abell
INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: from 5-8 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Green River or Gideon Bible Donations
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 3, 2025
Deborah Lynn (Pruyear) Pittman, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Barbara Elizabeth (Hill) Pruyear, was born August 14, 1958 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, October 2, 2025 in Lexington at the UK Medical Center. She was 67 years of age.
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and Campbellsville Apparel and was of the Catholic Faith.
Deborah enjoyed cats, owls, gardening, reading and yard sales, but most of all being a caregiver, she was crazy about children.
Survivors include a daughter: Amanda Lynn Berg and husband Justin of Campbellsville; two brothers and a sister: Carolyn Rose and husband Jessy of Corydon, Indiana, Wayne Pruyear and wife Rosemary and Gary Pruyear, all of Campbellsville.
Also surviving is an aunt: Darlene Gootee of Louisville and her special babies: Harli and Bub and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Cremation rites were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Mannsville Christian Church on October 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. All family and friends are invited to attend.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 29, 2025
Jimmy Keith Burress, Sr, of the Speck Ridge Community of Taylor County, the son of the late Harold “Bo” and Ruth Edna (Farmer) Burress, was born December 31, 1949 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at his residence.
He was 75 years of age.
He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and of the Christian Faith.
Jimmy enjoyed watching TV, cooking and sitting on the porch watching and listening to nature.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter: LaTisha Lee Burress Brown; a brother: Danny Burress; a sister: Shelia Burress.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years: Connie (Callahan) Burress; a son: Jimmy Burress, Jr.
Also his grandsons: Michael and Hunter Brown.
Three sisters and two brothers: Bernice and Tommy Woods, Betty and Byron Eastridge, Johnny and Sharon Burress, David Paul Burress and Bonnie Harper; his brothers-in-law: Jr and Sharon Jennings, Ronnie Callahan and Delbert Perkins and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Thursday, October 2, 2025 – 11:00 A.M.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home
CLERGY OFFICIATING: Bro. Ritchie Carroll & Rob Campbell.
INTERMENT: Callahan Cemetery – Elk Horn
VISITATION: From 5-8 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
PALLBEARERS: Brandon Wilson, Victor Zimmerman, Rob Campbell, Greg Farmer, David Ford, Johnny Burress, Little Johnny Burress and Steven Woods.
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