Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 16, 2026
Deborah Ann Atkinson of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Lebanon at the Springview Hospital at the age of 57.
She was born August 26, 1968 in Lebanon, to the late George and Mary (Hatcher) Atkinson.
Deborah was an employee of the United States Postal Service in Lebanon and was a member of the Bethel AME Church in Campbellsville.
She enjoyed bowling and watching her daughter play softball and loved dedicating her time to the church.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: James Atkinson.
Survivors include a daughter: Keira Atkinson of Lebanon; a brother: Anthony Atkinson of Lebanon; a sister: Michelle Evans and husband Rodney of Louisville; her grand-dog: Bentley.
Also surviving are her nieces and nephews: Karissa, Jamar, Meechie, Javontae and Chanson Atkinson and wife Chloe, Kayla Richerson and husband Chris and Lisa Allen, an aunt: Alberta Thornton, and a host of other relatives and many friends.
FUNERAL: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.
First Baptist Church on Broadway in Campbellsville.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Doretha Sanders
INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: Tuesday from 5-8 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and after 10 AM Wednesday at the church.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 16, 2026
Wayne Sprowles, 91, of Campbellsville, KY., passed away peacefully March 9th, 2026. He was born on December 22, 1934 in Taylor Co. He was the son of the late Willie Sprowles and Katie Nelson Sprowles.
Mr Sprowles professed faith in JESUS CHRIST early in life and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Mary Helen Allen Sprowles, who passed away in December 2024; infant son, Alan Wayne Sprowles; sister, Sadie Underwood Skaggs and brother, Willard Underwood.
Survived by daughters: Billie Diane Pyles Mardis of Campbellsville; Retha Sprowles Baumle of Louisville. Grandsons, Brandon Mardis, (fiance’ Jayne); Kyle Mardis (fiance’ Tracy). One great grand daughter, Makayla Mardis. Two great great grandsons Axton New and Alec Mardis. Brother, Olyn Sprowles. Sister, Myrtle Grimes (Billy). Also survived by a host of nieces/nephew/cousins and many friends.
Mr Sprowles worked for 14 years for American Tobacco Co. in Louisville. And then retired after 31 years from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
Known as “Sporty”, he enjoyed drag racing for many years. He loved buying cars and cleaning on cars, (he always had the cleanest car in town.) He also enjoyed working in his yard, and mowing/trimming shrubs for others.
Wayne Sprowles was a humble man who loved his family and friends.
A special thank you to the entire staff at Bluegrass Assisted Living, who cared for him and loved him dearly.
Visitation: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Funeral: Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 1:30 PM
Officiating: Dr. Dwayne Norman
Entombment: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 2, 2026
Curtis “Buddy” Garrett, of Elkhorn KY, The son of the late Johnny Garrett, Jr. and Emma Tungate Garrett, was born September, 9, 1946, in Marion County, and departed this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Campbellsville. He was 79 years of age.
He was of the Baptist Faith and was a dairy and tobacco farmer for over 60 years. He enjoyed flatfoot dancing, trap shoots, loafing at the store, and most of all he loved his family.
He is survived by his loving wife Mary Alice Fisher Garrett of Elk Horn, and three children: Nancy Lee Tungate and her companion Doug Warren of Campbellsville, Curtis Garrett and his wife Lisa of Merrimac, and Amanda Tucker and her husband Justin of Knifley. 8 grandchildren: Hope Garrett, Cody Garrett (Renee Corbin), Brittany Tungate (Chris Compton), Kelsey Garrett (Austin Harris), Bridget Tungate, Johnny Murphy, Garrett Tucker, and Emily Garrett, and 4 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a great-grandchild Addison Bray.
Funeral Service: 2 PM Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery.
Bro. Jordan Burton and Mark Harrison will officiate.
Visitation: Tuesday, 5-8 PM at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 27, 2026
Howard Glenn Cox of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, the son of the late Pete and Nancy “Lizzy” Elizabeth (Tucker) Cox, was born April 19, 1944 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on February 25, 2026 in Louisville at the Audubon Hospital. He was 81 years of age.
He was a carpenter, maintenance worker and jack of all trades and was of the Methodist Faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching UK basketball.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Jennifer (Guidotti) Cox, in 2018 and his siblings: Jim Cox, Norman Cox, Creola Biggs and Mary Alice Thompson.
Survivors include a daughter: Deborah Denise Cox of Louisville and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
INTERMENT: Merrimac Cemetery
CLERGY OFFICIATING: Pastor Will Warren
VISITATION: after 11:00 A.M. Tuesday until time for the service
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 27, 2026
Rev. Gene Arthur Weddle, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Carl and Bobbie (Chaney) Weddle, was born November 11, 1934 in Somerset, KY and departed this life on Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 91 years of age.
He was a retired Methodist Minister in the Kentucky Annual Conference.
Gene enjoyed watching the UK Wildcats, watching movies, and cherished his Viper Indy 500 pace car, taking cruises with his wife, spending time with family and friends, but most of all was his dedication to the Lord.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife: Mary Weddle, who preceded him in death on March 29, 2002.
Survivors include his wife: Rev. Carol (Gruner) Weddle of Campbellsville, a son: David Owen Weddle and wife Sue of Montana; his step-children: Laura Dicken and husband Richard of Campbellsville and Jill Davis and husband Michael of Lexington.
Also a sister: Ann Cassada of Danville; four grandchildren: Abbie Dicken of Campbellsville, Mackenzie Davis of Lexington, Jake Dicken and wife Julianna of Oak Grove, Levi Dicken and fiancé McKenzie Dixon of Campbellsville; his dog: Cooper and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.
Campbellsville First Methodist Church.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Terry Swan and Rev. J. Paul Dicken.
INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: Saturday after 11:00 A.M. until time for the service at the church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MEMORIALS: Antioch Methodist Church Fund or Hosparus, both can be made at the funeral home or at the church on Saturday.
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