Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 3, 2025
Vickie Lynn Gilpin of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James L. and Frances (Shofner) Gilpin, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the Baptist Health Hardin Hospital. She was 70 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a retired LPN. She had spent most of her working years tending to the needs of those at the Home of the Innocents, Metzmeier Nursing Home, and the King’s Daughters’ Hospital. Caregiving was a passion of Vickie’s, and her generous and giving heart will be long remembered by all that knew her.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two children: Melanie Gilpin and Waynaria Sinclair, both of Campbellsville,
Her caregiver and coparent to her children: Debbie Sinclair of Campbellsville,
Aunts: Jane Milby, Viola Watson, and Kaye Hatcher, all of Campbellsville, Sheila Moravec of Texas, and Nevon Wolf of Virginia,
Uncles: Dean Shofner of North Carolina, and Scotty Shofner of Tennessee,
A special niece and nephew, and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Herbie Gilpin.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Vickie Lynn Gilpin on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Bro John Stilts will officiate. She will be entombed in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at a later date.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Apr. 5, after 11:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made online or in person anytime at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 28, 2025
Patricia Ann Walton of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Arnold Coleman and Maxine Murrell Clark, was born March 2, 1947, in Louisville, KY, and departed this life March 28, 2025, at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 78 years of age.
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed sewing, woodworking, coloring, quilting and all types of arts and crafts.
She is survived by three children: Zandell “Ziggy” Newton and Holly Avial, both of Campbellsville, and Dallas Newton of Indiana. 2 grandchildren: Alissia Terry (Michael), and Jeddi Chastain and girlfriend Alicia all of Campbellsville. 10 great-grandchildren: Amaya, Brenden, Michael, Clarissa, Samuel, Riley, Ryder, Zandell, D’Laynie, and Xavier. Also surviving are her adoptive parents: Dallas and Virginia Price.
The Funeral Service for Patricia Ann Walton will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.
Bro. Dickie Rogers will be officiating.
The family has requested visitation on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 9:00 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to the Taylor County SPCA or The Alzheimer’s Foundation.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 25, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Fred Taube of Campbellsville, the son of the late Fred Taube and Blanche Holcomb Taube, was born in Knox County, IN, on June 17, 1931, and departed this life on March 25, 2025, in Campbellsville. He was 93 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Woodlawn Christian Church and had also served as Assistant Minister of Pastoral Care in Michigan, and also served as an Elder. He was a veteran having served his country honorably in the United States Army in Korea. He was a factory worker and a former employee at Dollywood. He loved gardening, cooking, landscaping, and reading. He also loved playing board games and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Hedy Herter Taube, having united in marriage on July 13, 1957. Three children: Butch Taube (Rhonda) of Texas, Vicki Barnes (Bruce) of Florida, and Scott Taube (Beth) of Campbellsville. 5 grandchildren: Ryan Taube (Terri) Marc Taube and Fiancé Lindsey, Heather Bruno (Zach), Lindsey Hines (Stephen), Kayla Stultz (David). 6 great-grandchildren: Haylea Taube, Aiden Bruno, Carter Hines, Aubree Hines, Maizie Taube, and Adalinn Stultz.
Also surviving is one sister, Bonnie Florey of Michigan.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Micah Bruno, one sister, and one brother, Doris Buck and Bill Taube.
The family has chosen cremation, and there will be no services.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 24, 2025
Doug Thompson, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Doyle and Lois Jean (Eastridge) Thompson, was born in Taylor County on April 23, 1972 and departed this life on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Campbellsville at his home, He was 52 years of age.
He was a certified welder for 27 years. He was of the Christian Faith and attended the Campbellsville Church of the Nazarene. He was a sports fanatic and was very athletic, and enjoyed Nascar. He was an avid UK and Dallas Cowboys fan. Doug also loved helping people.
Survivors include his children: Carly Waldrep (Blair), Jacob Thompson and Angel Edelen (Patric Gabehart); a sister: Bonnie Graham (Roy).
Also surviving are his grandchildren: Crimson Waldrep, Lacy and Leah Covey and his expectant grandchild: Camden Waldrep; special nieces: Shanda Campbell and Tara Perkins (Jaspar) and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Doug Thompson will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.
Bro. Dwayne Lobb will be officiating.
The family requested visitation on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service
Doug will be laid to rest beside his parents in the Eastridge Cemetery.
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Pallbearers: Jacob Thompson, Blair Waldrep, Patric Gabehart, Jaspar Perkins, Mark Roney, Connor Roney.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 24, 2025
William Junior Price of Campbellsville, the son of the late Chester Price and Mattie Lou Barnett Price, was born on April 23, 1944, in Taylor County and departed this life on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. He was 80 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Separate Baptist Church. He was a former truck driver for Nally & Gibson, a former employee of Fruit of the Loom for 26 years, and Taylor Regional Hospital Environmental Services Dept. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening.
He is survived by his loving wife Doreda Shofner Price, an uncle: Ralph Barnett (Dorothy) of Mt. Washington, an aunt, Mary Lawson of Campbellsville, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Virgil and Doris Shofner, three nieces, and one nephew: Charity Mills, Tabetha Davis, Misty Roller, and Christopher Shofner. and a host of other relatives and friends.
The Funeral Service for William Junior Price will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Zion Cemetery.
Bro. Raymond Atwood and Bro. Troy Grider will be officiating.
The family has requested visitation at the funeral home on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Pallbearers: Ralph Brock, Larry McFall, Eddie Brock, Roy McCarol, Donnie Cowan, and Thomas Grimes.
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