Keith Lynn Mann, 47

Posted by on Feb 12, 2017

keith-mannMr. Keith Lynn Mann of Campbellsville passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the age of 47 years, 3 months, and 18 days. Son of Gordon and Lorena (Rodgers) Mann, he was born on October 24, 1969. Mr. Mann professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. He earned a living in the construction industry erecting steel buildings. His ready smile and outgoing personality will be dearly missed by those who knew him.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Two sons: Shawn Mann and Cody Mann, both of Campbellsville,

His parents: Gordon and Lorena Mann of Campbellsville,

One sister and two brothers: Kimberly Mann-Rambo and husband Robert of Indiana, Wesley Mann of Campbellsville, and Randall Mann of Campbellsville,

His companion: Tabitha Netherland of Campbellsville,

Six grandchildren,

And a host of extended family and friends.

At Mr. Mann’s request, cremation was accorded him. There will be a memorial service to honor his life on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 6:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Paul Dickens and Bro. Robert Morris will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 12, from 4:00 PM 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 in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of www.lrpetty.comlrpetty-logo

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Dorothy Jean Newton, 78

Posted by on Feb 6, 2017

roseMrs. Dorothy Jean Newton of Campbellsville was born in Marion County, Kentucky on June 22, 1938 to the late Jesse and Lillian (Gribbins) Smothers. She departed this life on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center at the age of 78 years, 7 months, and 15 days. She was married to Lonzie Gerald Newton, who preceded her in death on October 12, 2016. She retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after many years of service. Mrs. Newton enjoyed sewing and made several quilts throughout her life. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
One daughter: Cathy Wilson of Campbellsville,
One son: Dewayne Wilson and companion Terry Lile of Campbellsville,
Two step-children: Mary Smith and husband Scotty, and Jerry Newton, all of Louisville,
One brother and two sisters: Nancy Lemmon of Nancy, KY, Geneva Person of Green County, and Jesse Smothers and wife Dianne of Campbellsville,
Two grandchildren: Jessica Loveland and husband Calvin of Campbellsville, and Malissa Clemons and husband Nathan of Russellville,
Two step-grandchildren: Brandon Smith and Meagan Smith, both of Louisville,
A great-granddaughter: Chloe Clemons of Russellville,
Five step-great grandchildren: Hunter Smith of Louisville, Kayla Loveland of Bloomfield, Jamie Loveland of Campbellsville, Jakob Loveland of Campbellsville, and Dylan Loveland of Springfield,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Smothers.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Newton on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Dannie Nelson 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 Tuesday, February 7, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.lrpetty-logo

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Eddie Abell, 63

Posted by on Jan 30, 2017

abell-picMr. Edward Lee “Eddie” Abell of Eastridge Cemetery Rd in Adair County crossed over to heaven on January 27, 2017. Born March 16, 1953 in Louisville to Sylvia Rowena Eastridge Abell and Johnnie Lee Abell, he was 63 years, 10 months, and 11 days of age. Raised and loved from age ten by his mother and dad, Sylvia Rowena Sween and Clarence Sween, in Denver, Colorado, he became a tried but true fan of the Denver Broncos NFL team.

After returning to Kentucky in the early 1970’s, he married Barbara Humpress on June 13, 1975. He professed faith in Christ and was baptized in 2008, and was a member of, Christie Chapel United Methodist Church in Knifley, KY.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Abell; two daughters, Kristi (Sean) Kelly of Lake Orion, MI, Jennifer (Brandon) Hovious of Knifley; one son, Edward L. (Samantha) Abell of Altus, OK; five grandchildren, Kaitlynn and Devin Kelly, Logan Perry, Madison and Charlotte Abell; three chosen grandchildren, Jonathan Lee, Hayden, and Siya; one sister, Cathy Kingdollar of Campbellsville; two brothers, John (Renee) Abell of Columbia, and Ernie Abell of Norfolk, VA; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Clarence Sween, his mother, Rowena Sween, and a brother, Greg Abell.

A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Abell will be conducted on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM EST in the Christie Chapel United Methodist Church, 8068 Elkhorn Rd, Knifley, KY. Bro. Steve Janes will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Eastridge Cemetery, Columbia, KY.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 PM EST on Tuesday, January 31, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY, and on Wednesday, February 1, after 9:00 AM EST at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Eastridge Cemetery Fund. Those can be made in person at the funeral home or church, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of this site.lrpetty-logo

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Jason Johnson, 42

Posted by on Jan 30, 2017

johnson-picMr. Jason Eli “Jay” Johnson of Campbellsville entered into eternity on January 28, 2017 after a sudden illness. Born in Louisville on December 8, 1974 to Carroll (Kinser) Robertson and the late James Julian Johnson, he was 42 years, 1 month, and 20 days of age. His life followed a big-hearted and gentle path, and he spent much of it searching for peace and tranquility. As a father and CEO of the Happy Thoughts Collective, he would go from Tonka trucks to tea parties at every opportunity. Mr. Johnson studied and respected the Cherokee Nation and was honored with a farewell service by an elder of the native nations.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Crystal Gaddie of Campbellsville,

Three children: Diego, Samantha Rose Johnson, and Jacob Robert Eli Johnson,

His mother and stepfather: Carroll and Kevin Robertson,

Six siblings: Brian Lee and Missy Johnson and children, Aaron and Jackie Curtsinger and children, Molly Robertson and fiancé Corey Davis, Amy Dale, Barbara and Chris Tow, and Julie and Brian York,

A close neice and nephew: Haley Curtsinger and Keagan Robertson-Davis,

A special family friend: Jessica Sullivan,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Johnson on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 5:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 4:00 until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, the Kentucky Hemophilia Fund, or a food bank of your choice.lrpetty-logo

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Delmar L. Jones, 86

Posted by on Jan 30, 2017

delmar-jonesMr. Delmar L. Jones of Campbellsville was born on July 14, 1935 to the late Ira Thomas and Hazel May (Osborne) Jones. He departed this life on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the University of Louisville Hospital at the age of 81 years, 6 months, and 13 days. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Dunnville Church of God. He was the owner and operator of a sealcoating and tree trimming business for several years in Taylor County.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife of 60 years: Mary (Scroggin) Jones of Campbellsville,

Five children: Jewel Broadhurst of Jeffersonville, IN, Delmar Ray Jones and wife Dawn of Campbellsville, Billy Lee Jones of Campbellsville, Crickett Richardson and husband Todd of Campbellsville, and Mary Kathleen Milby and husband Mike of Campbellsville,

Eight brothers and sisters: Doris Martin and husband Barry of Georgia, Hobert Jones and wife Brenda, Roy Jones and wife Renee of Jeffersonville, IN, Willard Jones and wife Phyllis of Charlestown, IN, Christine Clements and husband Eugene of Charlestown, IN, Irene Payton and husband Billy of English, IN, Sharon Whitlock and husband Bill of Campbellsville, and Linda Covey and husband Roger of Campbellsville,

Eleven grandchildren,

Fourteen great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two children, David Allen Jones, and Stephanie Michelle Jones, and four siblings, Elmer Jones, Thomas Jones, Joseph Jones, and Mary Verda.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Jones on Tuesday, January 21, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Ted Stidham and Bro. Tim Hall will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Elliot Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 30, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.lrpetty-logo

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