Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 4, 2017
Mr. Frank R. “Junk Man” Walker of Knifley was born in Louisville on April 28, 1945 to the late Bernard and Josephine (Vitt) Walker. He departed this life on Friday, March 3, 2017 at his residence after an extended illness. While proud of his Catholic upbringing, he was also a faithful member of the Knifley Christian Church. He was a former service technician for the RC Cola Company and several chemical companies, and his mechanical side loved to tinker, fix, and build things. Mr. Walker was called to duty in the United States Navy and served his country honorably during the Vietnam War.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife of 53 years: Joyce (Kavich) Walker of Knifley,
Four children: Angela Hoke and companion Walter Brangers of Radcliff, Pamela Wilkerson and husband Brad Cook of Lebanon, TN, Robin Piercy and husband David of Columbia, and Rusty Walker and wife Linda of Knifley,
A goddaughter: Jessie Nunez and husband Joseph of Campbellsville,
One sister: Winston Churchill Buckler of Georgia,
Ten grandchildren,
Two great-grandchildren,
Close friends: Bill, Ronnie, and Jerry,
And a host of other friends and family.
He was also preceded in death by five siblings, Dorothy “Dolly” Walker, Helen Peckinpaugh, Joseph Stalin Walker, Bernard Edward Walker, and Leonard Walker.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Walker on Monday, March 6, 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. Hugh Withers will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 700 Old US 68, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, March 5, 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 Knifley Christian Church or Kosair Children’s Hospital. Those may be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 25, 2017
Mr. Daulton Glenn Turpin of Campbellsville passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in Lexington. Born in Taylor County on February 21, 1994 to Rodney Glenn and Lisa C. Turpin, he was 23 years and 1 day of age. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Bethel First Presbyterian Church. Daulton was a graduate of Taylor County High School and continued his education at Western Kentucky University and Georgetown College. As a natural athlete, he was a free spirit and a warrior for hire, and loved to hunt and fish.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His parents: Rodney and Lisa Turpin of Campbellsville,
One brother: Lance Taylor Turpin of Lexington,
His grandparents: Karen Sue King-Sibley of Hustonville, Glen H. Turpin of Waynesburg, and Sue Black Turpin of Lincolnton, North Carolina,
Great grandparents: Margie Black of Lincolnton, North Carolina, and Arnold Wicher of Hustonville,
Two special uncles: Brian Turpin of Campbellsville, and Jack Judy of Hustonville,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his grandfather, Morton Taylor Judy, and his step-great grandfather, Kevin “Poppy” Sibley.
There will be a memorial service to honor Daulton’s life on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM EST in the old Taylor County High School gymnasium, 300 Ingram Ave, Campbellsville, KY. The family will receive friends at the gymnasium on Monday after 5:00 PM EST until time for the service, and will resume immediately after. Bro. Jim Murphy and Bro. Haywood Riner will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to your local Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous chapter.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 25, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Mae “Dot” Jenkins Parson of Campbellsville was born in Greensburg on February 25, 1930 to the late Lucian and Mayme (Bagby) McKinney. She departed this life on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center after an extended illness. She was 87 years, 11 months, and 29 days of age. Mrs. Parson professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. She also attended the Faith Union Baptist Church with her husband, Wayne Parson, as often as her health allowed. She was a fierce Canasta player and a talented guitar player and pianist. She enjoyed staying active and danced as much as possible. Mrs. Parson was a former employee of the Fruit of the Loom factory in Campbellsville, and also worked in the laundry department at the Medco Nursing Home.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her husband: Wayne Parson of Campbellsville,
Two daughters: Shelia Jenkins Perkins and husband Ralph of Green County, and Rita Jenkins Thompson and husband Roger D. of Larue County,
A stepdaughter: Kim Parson Thompson and husband Greg of Campbellsville,
Ten grandchildren: Brian Bradshaw, Carisa Bradshaw, Vanessa Underwood and husband Anthony, Jessica Bingham and husband Jason, Jeremy Holstin, Paige Cook and husband Daniel, Bailey Thompson, Tayler Thompson, Chloe Thompson, and Candace Thompson,
Five great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and close friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Holstin; a stepson, Tim Parson; and a sister, Marie McKinney Paxton.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Parson on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Randall Underwood will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery, 525 Temperance Rd, Greensburg, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, February 25, after 5:00 PM EST.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the American Cancer Society.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 22, 2017
Mrs. Judy Carolyn (Shofner) Hunt of Campbellsville passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a sudden illness. Born on May 22, 1959 to Helen (Griffin) Shofner and the late James L. Shofner, she was 57 years and 9 months of age at the time of her passing. Mrs. Hunt professed faith in Christ and was a faithful member of the Stoner Creek Methodist Church. She was a homemaker, a former store clerk and manager, a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished and proud grandmother.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her husband: Doug Hunt of Campbellsville,
Three children: Jacklyn York, Chryslee York and fiancé Todd Spurling, and Jeremy Read and companion Jami Jones, all of Campbellsville,
Five grandchildren: Kirsten Thomas, Emma York, Parker York, Madison Read, and Corey Spurling,
And a host of other family and close friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Gary Wayne York in 1985, and a grandchild, Riley York.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Hunt on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. John Hall will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Brookside Cemetery, W. Main St, Campbellsville, KY.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 21, 2017
Mr. Gordon Wesley Mann of Campbellsville was born to the late John Marion and Irene (Reidle) Mann in Taylor County on May 18, 1937. He departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville after a sudden illness. He was 79 years, 9 months, and 3 days of age. Mr. Mann was a 20+ year employee of the Fruit of the Loom plant and was the owner and operator of Mann’s Satellite. He professed faith in Christ and attended the Spurlington United Methodist Church, and daily witnessed of his faith through his actions.
He leaves to carry his legacy:
His wife: Lorena (Rodgers) Mann of Campbellsville,
Three children: Wesley Mann of Campbellsville, Randall Mann of Campbellsville, and Kimberly Mann Rambo and husband Robert of Indiana,
Seven grandchildren: Chris Mann, Shannon Mann, Cody Mann, Nathan Mann, Dana Mann, Shawn Mann, and Chloe Bennett,
Fifteen great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Keith Lynn Mann; five siblings, Rod Mann and Pauline Mardis, and three in infancy; and three grandchildren, Phillip Mann, Josh Rambo, and Zach Rambo.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Mann on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Paul J. Dicken and Bro. Robert Morris will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 700 Old US 68, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Feb. 24, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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