Kathy Ellen Spalding, 57

Posted by on Apr 16, 2017

Kathy Ellen Spalding, the daughter of the late Herbert and Fay Dever Hardin, was born Wednesday, May 6, 1959 in Lebanon, KY and departed this life on Friday, April 14, 2017 in Lebanon at the home of her sister. She was 57 years, 11 months and 9 days of age.
She was of the Baptist Faith and was a former factory worker for Inoac and was a homemaker.
Survivors include three sons: Ronnie Spalding and wife Courtney of Campbellsville, Joseph Spalding of Lebanon and Wesley Spalding and companion Tricia Weakley of Loretto; a daughter: Autumn Tungate and husband John of Springfield; four sisters and a brother: Cinda Smothers, Krista Kemp and husband George and Jody Hardin and wife Marcia all of Lebanon, Cammy Fugate and husband Mike of Indiana and Cherry Hayes of Gravel Switch.
Also surviving are ten grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends survive.
Mrs. Spalding was also preceded in death by a brother: Wesley Hardin.

The funeral service for Kathy Ellen Spalding will be Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Troy Mattingly will be officiating.
Visitation after 11:00 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.

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William Fred Simpson, Jr. 72

Posted by on Apr 7, 2017

Mr. William Fred “J.R.” Simpson, Jr. of Campbellsville passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his home after an illness. Born in Adair County to the late William Fred, Sr. and Edith Mae (Ward) Simpson, he was 72 years, 3 months, and 26 days of age. Mr. Simpson was a dairy farmer and the owner and operator of Simpson Fence Company. He professed faith in Christ, and enjoyed being outdoors hunting and working in God’s creation.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife: Joyce (Dile) Simpson of Campbellsville,

Two daughters: Carol Jean Brown and Bridgette Denise Jones, both of Campbellsville,

Two sisters: Barbara Stewart and husband Mark Maher of Tennessee, and Faye Faulkner and husband Boogie of Campbellsville,

A close brother-in-law: James “Logan” Dile of Campbellsville,

Three grandchildren,

Four great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Joyce Elaine Simpson, and a granddaughter, Tara Simpson Lamer.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Simpson on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will be in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery at a later date.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, April 8, after 12:00 noon until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the American Heart Association. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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Dellar Cheatham, 93

Posted by on Apr 5, 2017

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Mrs. Dellar (Loy) Cheatham, daughter of the late George and Gunnie Nancy (Morrison) Loy, was born on January 7, 1924 in the Chance community of Adair County. She departed this life on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Taylor Regional Hospital at the age of 93 years, 2 months, and 27 days. In 1942, Mrs. Cheatham married Gravely Olin Cheatham, who preceded her in death on June 15, 1990. She professed faith in Christ and attended nondenominational churches as her health allowed. Mrs. Cheatham enjoyed working on her farm, playing golf, wordsearch puzzles, and watching Judge Judy, and used her spare time to serve others and help people. Although she and her husband had no children, she was loved and cared for by the Wheeler sisters and their brother Donnie, which are her nieces and nephew.

She was also preceded in death by nine siblings: Ida Mae Wheeler, Dorothy Campbell, a twin sister Stella Reliford, Junior Loy, Nannie Reliford, Yank Loy, Bill Loy, Edgar Loy, and an infant sister Doris Loy.

At the request of Mrs. Cheatham, there will be a graveside service on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 12:00 EST/11:00 CST in the Haven Hill Cemetery, 1102-1144 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY 42728. Machelle Perry will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Disabled American Veterans. Those can be made in person at the cemetery during the service or anytime at the funeral home.

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Robert Hawkins, 33

Posted by on Apr 5, 2017

Mr. Robert Allan Hawkins of Columbia was born on June 5, 1983 and departed this life on Monday, April 3, 2017 at his home. He was 33 years, 9 months, and 29 days of age. His engaging personality and love of furry friends served him well as a pet groomer. “We are weary, yet so aware”, a favorite saying of his, denoted a glimmering mind full of deep thoughts and unpublished novels, and his love for his family and friends will forever be cherished.

He is survived by:

His wife: Chelsea Hawkins of Columbia,

One daughter: Enora Hawkins

Two step-children: Jake and Molly Oaks,

His mother: Joyce Back of Campbellsville,

One brother: David Hawkins of Campbellsville,

And a host of other family and close friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 PM EST (5:00-7:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Ronna Gaddie, 28

Posted by on Apr 5, 2017

Mrs. Ronna Rachelle Gaddie of Campbellsville was born on November 14, 1988 to Kelly Dawn (Abell) Miller and the late James Logan “Jimmy” Gaddie and departed this world on Saturday, April 1, 2017. She was 28 years, 4 months, and 18 days of age. Ronna was a wife and homemaker; she professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. Living life to the fullest was a mantra to her; she loved adventures with people she cherished, and hiked many miles with family and friends. Naturally expressive, she enjoyed drawing and playing pool, and her tattoo artistry will be proudly carried for years by many people.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Her husband: Chris Foster of Campbellsville,

Three children: Kaylee Janes of Campbellsville, Kristen Foster of Shepherdsville, and Anthony Foster of Shepherdsville,

Her mother and stepfather: Kelly and Anthony Miller of Shepherdsville,

Three siblings: Brandon Howell of Florida, Mariah Buckman of Louisville, and Kellen Buckman of Mt. Washington,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor Ronna’s life on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Her body will be laid to rest beside her dad in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery immediately after the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 7, after 10:00 AM until time for the service.

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