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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 19, 2018
 Mrs. Cora Ann (Lawson) Gray, a long-time resident of Campbellsville, was born on December 2, 1923 in Brady, West Virginia to the late James Albert and Amelia Ellen (Shreves) Lawson. She departed this life on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Jane Todd Hospital in Greensburg, being 94 years, 6 months, and 14 days of age. Mrs. Gray was the wife of Mr. Willis Gray, who preceded her in death in 1973. She had made a profession of faith in Christ at an early age; she first joined the Walnut Street Baptist Church and later became a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church. As a young lady, she worked at the Westinghouse plant in Akron, Ohio, which switched to riveting aircraft parts during World War II. After moving to Campbellsville, she worked at the Fruit of the Loom plant for 33 ½ years before her retirement. She loved her cats and animals, often mending wounded strays and offering them a permanent home, but her primary love was for her children and grandchildren.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Two children: Gloria Jean Morgan of Campbellsville, and Lynda Kaye Lehr of Michigan,
Four sisters: Laura Nott of Florida, Gladys Davis of Florida, Emma Stackpole of Virginia, and Gertrude Comte of Texas,
Four grandchildren,
Seven great-grandchildren,
Two great-great grandchildren,
Four loyal friends: Miss Fluffy, Mr. Smokey Joe, Mr. Butterscotch, and Miss Amelia Ellen, her loving cats,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Denver Lawson; two sisters, Mary Ellen Bane and husband Harold, and Lily Harbert and husband Ottie; four brothers-in-law, Richard Nott, Robert Davis, Delbert Stackpole, and A.J. Comte; and a son-in-law, Dennis Hugh.
The family would like to thank the staff at Green Hill Manor and Jane Todd Hospital for all their love and care.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Gray on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery3441 Old Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 21, after 10:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 19, 2018
 Mr. Gordon Wesley Doughty of the Mannsville community in Taylor County passed from this life on Sunday, June 17, 2018 after an extended illness. Born in Jackson, TN to the late George W. Doughty, Sr. and Catherine Elizabeth (Craig) Wilson on February 6, 1944, he was 74 years, 4 months, and 11 days of age. He was a retiree of the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville, where he had worked as a boiler operator. Mr. Doughty professed faith in Christ and attended the Mannsville United Methodist Church as his health allowed. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and served his country honorably during the Vietnam era.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Dolores (Haferkorn) Doughty,
Two stepchildren: David Mikowski and Tina McClellan and husband Gerald, all of Campbellsville,
A former stepdaughter and family friend: Elizabeth Mikowski of Campbellsville,
Five siblings: Jeanine Allen of Tennessee, Jackie Dyer of Louisiana, Charlene Semon of Florida, Michael Wilson of Columbia, and Charles Wilson of Campbellsville,
Eight grandchildren,
Fifteen great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and close friends.
He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Carl Wilson, and a brother, Claude “Bo” Dugger.
At the request of Mr. Doughty, cremation rites were accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. There will be a memorial service and meal to honor his life on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall of the Mannsville United Methodist Church, 179 Bradfordsville Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. John Hall will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Hope Lodge, a charity in Lexington that holds special meaning to the family. Those can be made in person during the meal, any time at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on www.lrpetty.com
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 13, 2018
 Mr. Sanford Allen Dicken of Campbellsville passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Born to the late Bernal and Louise (White) Dicken on July 19, 1942, he was 75 years, 10 months, and 25 days of age. Mr. Dicken had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired employee of the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsvile as well as the WalMart Supercenter, and was married to Mary Judith (Shirrell) Dicken, who preceded him in death. Mr. Dicken enjoyed learning about his fellow man; he spent countless hours reading atlases and studying geographical charts, and regularly passed tidbits of little-known information about places to any who listened.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Three children: Mark Dicken and wife Cheryl of Campbellsville, Jeannetta McGinnis and husband Danny of Campbellsville, and Michael Dicken and wife Cindy of Shepherdsville,
Four grandchildren: Jordon Hurst, Makayla Dicken, Cameron Dicken, and Olivia Dicken,
Two step-grandchildren: Haley Hatfield and Braden Hatfield,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two children, Michelle DIcken and Alison Dicken.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Dicken on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. John Butler will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 14, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on www.lrpetty.com
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 12, 2018
 S She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 56 years, Charlie Gaylon Lampley; parents, Henry Dalton and Vera Russell Coleman; and brothers, John Gail and William R. Coleman.
Mrs. Patsy Sue Coleman Lampley, age 80, passed peacefully from this life Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in Campbellsville. She was born February 6, 1938 in Mayfield, KY, and lived much of her life in Marshall County, KY. II, Campbellsville, KY; one brother, Donald Coleman, Tucson, Arizona; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
There will be no visitation and a private family graveside service at Fooks Cemetery in Marshall County is planned for a later date.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 9, 2018
 Mr. John Henry Dotson of Miller Rd, son of the late Jake and Bessie (Martin) Dotson, passed from this life at his home in Campbellsville on Friday, June 8, 2018 after an illness. Born on January 1, 1945, he was 73 years, 5 months, and 7 days of age. He was a retired horseman, having spent the majority of his life breaking and training horses. In what little spare time he had, he also enjoyed tinkering with small engines. Mr. Dotson was married to Helen (Haynes) Dotson, who preceded him in death in 2014.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Six children: Henry Dottson, Joe Dotson and wife Rachel, Jessica Volbrecht and husband Michael, Judy Dotson, Stephanie Dotson, and Johnny Dotson,
Three siblings: Glenda Dennison, Helen Jones and husband Mike, and Delbert “Peanut” Dotson,
Eight grandchildren: Hollie Dotson, Alexis Dotson, Amanda Dotson, C.J. Adams, Jada Veach, Jessie Dotson, and Sean Volbrecht,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Dotson on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jon Dial will be officiating. Burial Will follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Green County.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, June 10, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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