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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 23, 2017
 Mr. Dylan Michael Bland of Campbellsville was born on June 3, 2004 in Bowling Green to Jason and Kimberly (Osborne) Bland. He tragically and unexpectedly passed into the Lord’s hands on Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Green County. He was 12 years, 11 months, and 17 days of age. Dylan was a student at Taylor County Middle School, and had recently completed the 7th grade. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Fairview Baptist Church with his family. Dylan was an energetic, playful, caring, and loving child with a big heart and a gracious smile. He was talented in several sports, playing basketball, baseball, and was looking forward to playing football, but he also enjoyed playing the trumpet and piano in band or singing in the choir. He made lasting friendships, and cherished time spent with his family.
He is survived by:
His parents: Jason and Kimberly Bland of Campbellsville,
A sister: Madelynn (Maddie) Bland of Campbellsville,
His maternal grandparents: John and Cheryl Osborne of Bowling Green,
His paternal grandparents: Linda (Tucker) Bland of Campbellsville, and Jerry Bland of Mannsville,
Aunts and uncles: Jack and Geri (Bland) Stanley, their children Jessica and husband Ryan and Gentry, and their grandson Evan, all of Hodgenville, and Katie (Osborne) and Bryan Aldridge and their children Liam and Conner, all of Bowling Green,
And many other loving cousins and friends.
He was also preceded in death by an uncle, Michael Todd Bland.
There will be a funeral service to honor Dylan’s life on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 12:00 PM EST (11:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Don Gowin will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 24, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Taylor County Middle School football team. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 21, 2017
 James Douglas “Doug” Wilhoit, the son of Mary Rose Murphy of Campbellsville and the late Darrell Douglas Wilhoit, was born Wednesday, February 24, 1965 in Clay County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 52 years, 2 months and 26 days of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the New Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver and loved hunting, fishing and most of all his time spent with family and friends.
Besides his mother he is survived by his wife: Connie Sue Wilhoit of Campbellsville; five children: Jeremy Wilhoit, Jessica Lotter and husband Jeremy and David Wilhoit all of Campbellsville, Stephanie Williamson and husband Craig of Mt. Sherman and Danielle Wilhoit and companion Jake Noel of Lebanon.
Also surviving are six grandchildren: C.J. Cox, Alexis Lobb, Ashley Wilhoit, Samantha Wilhoit, Jesse James Lotter and Dakota Lotter and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for James Douglas “Doug” Wilhoit, will be conducted Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the M-W-L Cemetery in Larue County. Bro. Odell Warren and Bro. Dale Warren will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 19, 2017
 Mrs. Sandra Sue Southern of Campbellsville was born in Green County on February 2, 1943 to the late Harold and Rosie (Elmore) Milby. She entered into rest on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at her home after an extended illness, being 74 years, 3 months, and 14 days of age. Mrs. Southern professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She was a former employee of the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville, and was a homemaker to and wife of Mr. James Southern, Sr., who survives. She spent countless hours outside working or raising a garden, and enjoyed finding bargains at area yard sales. When inside, she kept her mind occupied by playing bingo on her computer or watching Family Feud, and was passionate about keeping up with her friends and family on FaceBook. Her long talks and late night cups of coffee with her family will be forever cherished.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her husband: James Southern, Sr. of Campbellsviile,
Three children: Kaye Milby and husband Ricky of Green County, James Southern, Jr. and companion Tammy Childers of Campbellsville, and Mark Southern and wife Amy of Campbellsville,
Three siblings: Holland Milby and wife Patty, Mike Milby, Sr., and Sharon Sharp and husband Randall, all of Campbellsville,
Five grandchildren: Jordyn Southern, Caleb Southern, Kyndal Southern, Amy Barr, and Chris Wingler,
Five great-grandchildren,
Several nieces and nephews,
And a host of extended family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Marcum and Doris Adelle Keltner.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Southern on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 12:00 PM EST (11:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jason Keltner will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 17, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River. Those can be in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 18, 2017
 Mr. Randall Allen Clark, age 77, of Campbellsville, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home after an extended illness.
Born in Taylor County on August 27, 1939, he was the son of the late Ira Melvin and Lula (Willis) Clark.
Mr. Clark professed his faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
He retired from Fruit of the Loom, and after retirement enjoyed driving for AutoSmart and Don Franklin in Campbellsville.
Mr. Clark served his country honorably in the United States Army..
He united in marriage to Brenda O’Banion on October 12, 1963. To this union was born a daughter, Kim Clark Hayes, and a son, Jeff Clark.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Brenda O’Banion Clark,
Two children: Kim Hayes and husband Terry, and Jeff Clark and fiancée Michelle Fisher,
Three grandsons: Blake Clark, Matthew Schmuck, and Chance Cox,
One granddaughter: Kara Clark,
Three step granddaughters: Leah Hayes, Kara Fisher, and Madison Fisher,
Three great-grandchildren: Aiden Clark, Gabe Clark, and Jaxson Clark,
Several nieces and nephews, and a host of extended family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Corine Kirtley, two brothers, Raymond and Rudolph Clark, a nephew, David Kirtley, and a great-nephew, Charles David Kirtley.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Clark on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Donald Gowin will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, May 21, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 17, 2017
 Mr. Wilbur “Buddy” Gabehart of Campbellsville was born in Knifley on November 7, 1943 to the late Everett “Joe” and Marie (Brown) Gabehart. He departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at his home after a sudden illness. He was 73 years, 6 months, and 8 days of age. Mr. Gabehart was a retired mechanic from Fruit of the Loom. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He loved meeting and talking to people and consequently visited several area churches. A veteran of the United States Navy, he served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. He had a big heart and a special bond with his furry friends and would show off his dogs to anyone.
He leaves to carry his legacy:
His wife: Frankee (Ford) Gabehart of Campbellsville,
Three children: Tracy Gabehart-Werner and husband Dana of Shepherdsville, Renee Hearon and husband Chris of Campbellsville, and Karlee Campbell of Louisville,
Five brothers and sisters: Weldon Gabehart and wife Elaine of Campbellsville, Geneva Jones of Campbellsville, E.C. Gabehart and wife Sarah of Louisiana, Neva Arnett and husband Frank of Campbellsville, and Juanita Evans and husband Arlis of Louisiana,
Five grandchildren: Megan King, Emilee Gabehart, Blake Hearon, Zach Ginter, and Baylen Campbell,
And a host of other family and close friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Gabehart on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, Hwy 1752, Taylor County, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, May 20, after 11:30 AM EST until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the local SPCA animal shelter. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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