Kathryn “Katy” Kiger, 68

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 14, 2017

Mrs. Kathryn “Katy” Kiger of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Harold Foley and Mary Cathrine (Anderson) Watson, was born on September 6, 1949 in Pulaski County and departed this world on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 68 years, 3 months, and 4 days of age. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. With a natural love for people, both friends and strangers, she found success as the owner of the Lucky Vista Motel. Mrs. Kiger was also a talented seamstress, and made beautiful wedding and prom dresses and elaborate Halloween costumes. She was an avid reader and had a wide range of knowledge that was only surpassed by her love for her children and grandchildren, both natural and chosen.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Michael G. Kiger,

Three children: Robert Christopher Arnett and wife Janna of Florida, Michael G. Kiger, Jr. of Campbellsville, and Mary Heather Freson and husband Jeff of Ohio,

Innumerable chosen children she loved and helped raise,

Two sisters: Cassandra Miller and husband Thomas of Massachusetts, Nina Louise McClure and husband Michael of Georgia,

A brother-in-law: James C. Kiger and wife Angela,

Five grandchildren: Maura Katlyn, Bridgette Kristine, Joshua Brendan, Anabelle Mary, and Anthony Mikal,

Five great-grandchildren: Kathryn Sincerity, Kierre Adream, Kimani Khyee, Kionte Joshua, and Penny Lane,

Special friends: Sandy Richardson, Carol Jean Long, Tina Hartman, Nina Wethington, Marcia Allen, Cindy Coker, and Rita Bob,

And a host of other family and close friends.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Kiger on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Haywood Riner will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday after 1:00 PM until time for the service.

In honor of Mrs. Kiger’s giving heart, the MGK Fund has been established at the Taylor County Bank in Campbellsville. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to this fund, as it benefits the charities and organizations dearest to Mrs. Kiger. Those can be made in person at the funeral home or any Taylor County Bank location.

Bernice Wood, 95

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 12, 2017

Mrs. Bernice D. Wood of Campbellsville was born in Metcalfe County on October 30, 1922 to the late George Taylor and Carrie (Keltner) Finn. She departed this life on Monday, December 11, 2017 in Louisville, being 95 years, 1 month, and 11 days of age. She was a homemaker and wife to Granville Wood, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Wood had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two sons: Dwight Wood, and Michael Wood and wife Manette,

One grandson: Patrick Wood,

A great-granddaughter,

One brother: Murey Finn,

And several other extended family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Arvid, Glen, and Eddie, and a one sister, Virginia.

At the request of Mrs. Wood, there was a private interment service held at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, where she was laid to rest beside her husband.

Carl O. Smith, 88

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 11, 2017

Mr. Carl Odell Smith of Paducah was born on January 29, 1929 in Martin, Tennessee and departed this life on Thursday, December 9, 2017 in Campbellsville. Son of the late Farris and Eva (White) Smith, he was 88 years, 10 months, and 11 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. As a young man, he answered the call to duty and served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He married his sweetheart, May Smith, and they shared many happy years until her passing. Mr. Smith was a retired electricity lineman, and an upstanding member of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 816, where he remained active until his death.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
One brother: Farris Smith, Jr. and wife Betty of Tennessee,
Special lifelong friends and caretakers: Jerry and Diane Carter of Campbellsville, and their family, Jesse, Russell, and Tonya,
And several other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Smith, and a sister, Nancy Pate.
At the request of Mr. Smith, cremation rites were accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, Campbellsville, KY. Along with his wife, he will be interred in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Paducah, KY at a later date.
Mr. Smith had a passion for helping others, and had a soft spot in his heart for children and animals. To honor that spirit, please consider memorials in the form of donations to your local animal shelter.

Cecil Atwood, 70

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 11, 2017

Mr. Sylvester Hermond “Cecil” Atwood of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at his home. Born on September 7, 1947 to the late Pryor and Eller (McDonald) Atwood, he was 70 years, 3 months, and 2 days of age. Mr. Atwood had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a former stave mill worker and enjoyed living a quiet and simple life.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Three siblings: Paul Atwood and wife Linda of Campbellsville, Joseline Gabbert of Campbellsville, and Betty Hoosier of Elk Horn,
And a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by six siblings: Donnie Atwood, Bill Atwood, Chester Atwood, Genevie Graham, Mitchell Atwood, and Helen Atwood.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Atwood on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Raymond Atwood will be officiating. Mr. Atwood will be laid to rest in the Jones Chapel Cemetery immediately following the service.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 12, after 10:00 AM until time for the service.

Roy Finegan, 54

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 9, 2017

Mr. Roy “Norm” Finegan of Cane Valley was born to Ursula (Kruger) Finegan and the late Raybel George Finegan. He departed this life on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington being 54 years, 5 months, and 17 days of age. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Finegan was a veteran and served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He was a retired contractor for the city of Tacoma, Washington, where he worked as a street sweeper. He enjoyed nature and being outdoors; his knowledge of astronomy was paralleled only by his enthusiasm for thunderstorms. He loved spending time at the beach with Shelley Thomas, his closest friend and companion, and brightened others’ days with a funny joke or a donut or two.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

One son: Ryan Finegan of Washington,

His best friend: Shelley Thomas of Washington,

Five siblings: Jimmy Ray Finegan and wife Cindy of Washington, Robert Lee Finegan and wife Shawna of Tennessee, Bilinda Lines and husband Jimmy of Columbia, Angelica Ann Melton and husband Shane of Georgia, and Regina Eleanora Harshaw and husband Chris of Tennessee,

And a host of extended family and friends.

At the request of the family, cremation rites were accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. There will be a Celebration of Life service to honor Mr. Finegan on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 12:00 noon at his home in Cane Valley. All of his friends and family are encouraged to attend.