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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 21, 2017
 Mr. Donnie Everett Despain of Campbellsville passed from this life on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset after an extended illness. Born to the late Sherman and Altha (Allen) Despain on May 30, 1950, he was 67 years, 5 months, and 20 days of age. Though he lived a life of many physical hardships, Mr. Despain enjoyed life. He took pleasure in shooting pool and music, and was a talented guitar and banjo player.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
Four siblings: Frances Cooke of Campbellsville, Larry Despain of Campbellsville, Barbara Bell of Lebanon, and Paul Caulk of Campbellsville,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three siblings, Brenda Buster, Lerman Despain, and Jimmy Caulk.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Despain on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 12:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Nelson-Despain Cemetery, Despain Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday, November 24, from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 16, 2017
 James Ernest Snyder, of Liberty, KY, the son of the late Don Snyder and June Sehmiers Holland, was born January 8, 1968 in Moline, Illinois and departed this life on Friday, November 10, 2017 in Liberty at the Casey County Hospital. He was 49 years of age.
He was a former welder and was employed by TG KY in Lebanon at the time of his death.
Survivors include: two brothers: Jason Holland and Ben Holland both of Mississippi.
His cousins: Angela Halmi, Aubrey Ratliff, Cassandra McClure, Jack Ratliff, Kelly Grant, Richard Grant, Roy McClure, Justin McClure, Jake McClure and Bruce McClure and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for James Ernest Snyder will be conducted on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 4:30 P.M. at the McClure Cemetery in the South Fork Community of Casey County with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn officiating.
There will be no public visitation.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 8, 2017
 Mrs. Eula Maxine (Cheatham) Lasley Maddox of Campbellsville was born on March 19, 1925 in the Gadberry community of Adair County to the late Martin and Myrtle (Elliot) Cheatham. She departed this life on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, being 92 years, 7 months, and 17 days of age. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and joined New Zion Baptist Church and later joined Pleasant Run Baptist Church. She united in marriage to Mr. Leonard Lasley, who preceded her in death. Later, she united in marriage to Mr. Henry Maddox, who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Maddox enjoyed helping people and daily encouraged those around her. She loved her family and her church, and took great pleasure in cooking and caring for them. She was a homemaker for several years and a member of the Trace Creek Homemakers Club, but also worked at the State Park and the Community Center of Campbellsville Housing Authority.
Always on the go, she learned how to use a computer at age 80. Mrs. Maddox’s grace and love will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
One daughter: Hilda Moreno and husband Jorge of Bardstown,
Two siblings: Irene Burks of St. Louis, Missouri, and Owen P. Cheatham and wife Ernestine of Indianapolis, Indiana,
A brother-in-law: J.C. Lasley and wife Bonita of Columbia,
A sister-in-law: Lillie DuVall of Columbia,
A daughter-in-law: Paulette Lasley of Campbellsville,
Seven grandchildren: Everick Lasley and wife Kelly, Leon Lasley, Jr. and wife Tracy, LaVon Lasley, Benita Moreno, Jorge Moreno, Jr., Ricardo Moreno, and Angie Moreno,
Fifteen great-grandchildren:
Seven great-great grandchildren,
A close friend: Kathleen Fletcher of Campbellsville,
And a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. And a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two children: Frieda Lasley and Leon Lasley, Sr., a brother, William “Bill” Cheatham, a sister, Frances Buckner, and a granddaughter, Elisa Lasley.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Maddox on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) at the First Baptist Church, 704 E Broadway, Campbellsville, KY. Rev. James Washington will be presiding over the service with Rev. George Nelson delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow in the Lasley Cemetery in Adair County.
The family will receive friends at the church on Friday, November 10, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST) and on Saturday from 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) until time for the service.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 1, 2017
 Buford “Butch” Abell, son of the late Arnold B. and Edith Mae Mills Abell, was born Friday, November 24, 1939 in Bradfordsville, and departed this life on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in Louisville at the Norton Suburban Hospital. He was 77 years, 11 months and 8 days of age.
He was a muffler technician for Midas and was of the Christian faith. “Butch”, to whom he was mostly called, was a welder, making sculptures from used mufflers and enjoyed making black wooden shadow figurines. He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army.
He united in marriage to Irene Coffman, who preceded him in death in 2003.
Survivors include: Seven children: Leonard Abell and wife Wilma of Campbellsville, Victor Abell of Lebanon, Chuch Abell of Indiana, Allen Abell and Laura Abell Lee, both of Iowa, Ada Abell of Harrodsburg and Rebecca Dutill and husband Bob of Florida; three sisters: Donna Reynolds and husband Bill of Upton, Linda Beard and husband Moses and Arnold Thomas Abell and wife Dawn, all of Campbellsville and Edith Ann Rollings of Owingsville; special friends: Delana Stamp and Milford Lowe, both of Merrimac; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Buford “Butch” Abell will be Friday, November 3, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Whited Cemetery in Casey County with full Military Honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation after 10 AM Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the donation of Gideon Bibles or the Whited Cemetery fund, both can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 27, 2017
 Donnie J. Wheeler, the son of the late Jay and Ida Mae Loy Wheeler, was born Monday, May 2, 1955 in Columbia and departed this life on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at his home in the Chance Community of Adair County. He was 62 years, 5 months and 25 days of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Emory Chapel United Methodist Church. Donnie was a farmer and former oil well driller and well serviceman for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding four wheelers and most of all, his family and friends.
Survivors include a daughter: Melissa Patrick and husband Jeff of Crossville, Tennessee; seven sisters: Jeannie (Kerry) Cox of Mannsville, Linda Hendrickson and husband J.W., Connie Wheeler, Phyllis McHam & spouse Jerry Kearney, Patricia Wheeler, Diane Hatcher and husband Doug and Sandy Wheeler all of Columbia, KY; four grandchildren: Blaine and Colby Pennington, Ambree and Brayden Patrick; his special friends: Herbert and Charlene Turner of Chance and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Donnie J. Wheeler, will be Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 3:00 PM CST at the Emory Chapel United Methodist Church at Chance with burial to follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery in Columbia. Dr. Michelle McHam Perry and Larry Turner will be officiating.
Visitation after 1:00 P.M. CST at the church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Joys Ministries Food Pantry and may be made at the funeral home or at the church on Sunday.
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