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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 23, 2016
 Mr. Charles E. Atwell of Buffalo, son of the late Cecil and Myrtle (Underwood) Atwell, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at the Cedars of Lebanon Nursing and Rehab Center after a long battle with several illnesses. He was 71 years, 11 months, and 10 days of age when he was called home. Mr. Atwell was a former employee of the Parker-Kalon factory and the owner of Pioneer Cabinets. He was a talented woodworker and his handmade furniture and cabinetry will be cherished for generations. Mr. Atwell was a veteran and served his country honorably in the United States Army. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
He leaves to carry his legacy:
Two daughters: Dana Spencer and husband Marty of Campbellsville, and Kim Wayne of Lebanon,
Two brothers and two sisters: Josephine Caulk and husband Glen, Harold Atwell and wife Darlene, and JoAnn Sprowles and husband Foster, all of Campbellsville, and Danny Atwell and wife Christine of Buffalo,
Five grandchildren: Ethen Spencer and wife Ali, Meleah Spencer, and Breanna Spencer, all of Campbellsville, and Kristy Douglas and husband Jerriel, and Brandon Wayne, all of Lebanon,
Five great-grandchildren: Griffin Spencer, Shaylin Logan, Caleb Atwell, Braidyn Atwell, and Chanity Wayne,
One great-great grandchild: Docian Logan,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Glen Atwell.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Atwell on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Freddy Thompson and Bro. Danny Nelson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Otter Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 700 South Otter Creek Rd, Buffalo, KY 42716 with full military honors being conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 25, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 23, 2016
 Mr. Johnny Harold Sluder of Campbellsville was born on June 9, 1945 in Illinois to the late John and Lettie (Cox) Sluder. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at the Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehab Center after an extended illness. He was 71 years, 5 months, and 13 days of age. Mr. Sluder professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He worked at International Harvester in Louisville, the boiler room at Cox Interior in Campbellsville, and was a former bartender at Big John’s Liquors.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His devoted wife: Deborah (Steele) Sluder,
Five children: Johnny Sluder of Campbellsville, Chad A. Sluder and wife Christy of Nashville, John Austin Sluder and wife Rachel of Campbellsville, Junior Price and wife Sandra of Campbellsville, and Jennifer Goodpastor and husband Chris of Boston, KY,
Six sisters and one brother: Lillie Benningfield, Linda Benningfield and husband Mikel, Beachel Clark, Helen Claywell and husband Gary, Jane Dudgeon, Shirley Graybeal and husband Roy, and James Sluder, all of Campbellsville,
Six grandchildren: Cortney Sluder, Ciera Sluder, Tyler Creek, Tesla Sluder, Brandon Price, and Heaven Price,
A special sister-in-law: Theresa Willard of Campbellsville,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two siblings, Charles Sluder and Aline Vandice.
Mr. Sluder requested cremation, and those rites were accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville. Visitation was held privately.
A public memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 17, 2016
 Mr. Robert A. Farmer, Jr. of Columbia, formerly of Campbellsville, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the University of Louisville Hospital after an unexpected illness. Born on November 12, 1960 in Taylor County, he was 56 years and 3 days of age. Mr. Farmer earned a living driving a truck, but lived his life in the ministry. He was a former pastor and a member of the Mt. Zion First Church of God and was a member of the Casey Creek Masonic Lodge. Mr. Farmer had a kind and helpful spirit, and continually encouraged those around him through word and deed.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Trina (Wheat) Farmer of Columbia,
One son: Justin Farmer of Columbia,
A step-daughter: Amanda Jessie of Columbia,
His mother: Marjorie “Margie” (Purvis) Edwards and husband Donald of Campbellsville,
Two sisters: Sharon Lawson and husband Keith, and Vickie Knifley and husband Rodney, all of Campbellsville,
One dearly loved grandchild: Reagan “Peanut” Jessie of Columbia,
And a host other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Farmer, Sr., and a sister, Karen Farmer.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Farmer on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 18, after 5:00 PM EST (4:00 PM CST).
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 9, 2016
 Mrs. Margie Lois Buckland of Campbellsville was born in Taylor County on October 26, 1958 to the late Shelby Woodrow and Georgia Annetta (Gupton) Beard. She departed this life on Monday, November 7, 2016 at her home at the age of 58 years and 12 days. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. She was a 1976 graduate of Campbellsville Independent Schools and an active volunteer in the community. Margie was a Girls in Action and a Girl Scout leader, a GCHS Band Booster, and a Tupperware Manager. She had been employed at WalMart over twenty years at the time of her passing. She married Bill Buckland in September of 2001, and together they created many precious memories. She loved being outdoors; the times she spent camping, boating, and fishing with her family will be forever cherished, but time spent with her grandkids was paramount in her life.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her husband: Bill Buckland of Campbellsville,
Six children: Michael Benjamin Collings of Campbellsville, Matthew Shelby Collings of Greensburg, Magel Suzanne Creason and husband Damon of Campbellsville, Mitchell Zebulon Collings and wife Elizabeth Conner-Collings of Campbellsville, Julie Michelle Joseph and husband Paul of St. Albans, England, and Neil Anderson Buckland of St. Albans, England,
Five siblings: Carla Kendall, Wanda LeFande, Kelvin Beard and wife Debbie, Ruthetta Clark and husband Ricky, and Myra Gribbins and husband Greg, all of Campbellsville,
Five grandchildren: Elijah Blake Collings, Jocelyn Evangeline Collings, Maddox Lewis Creason, Joy Louise Joseph, and Grace Sofia Joseph,
One aunt: Brenda Allen and husband Ronnie of Campbellsville,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Buckland on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 12:00 noon at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 9600 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Don Watson will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 10, from 3:00-8:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718, and on Friday, November 11, after 10:00 AM at the church.
James Kendall, II, Lee Kendall, R.B. Herron, Greg Beard, Anthony Beard, Shelby Gribbins, A.J. Clark, and Travis Clark will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Shellie Kendall, Jeannie Clark, Ashley LeFande, Brittany Bright, Whitley Gribbins, and Erica Gribbins.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 6, 2016
Mr. Paul Charles Simpson, a resident of Bluegrass Way in Campbellsville, formerly of Walton, Kentucky, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was the son of the late Reamy and Minnie (Hammond) Simpson, and was one of five children born into this union. Mr. Simpson was 93 years and 20 days of age when he was called to his eternal home. He professed faith in Christ and was an elder in the Walton Christian Church. He married Dorothy McMillian on March 25, 1945, and they shared their lives until her passing in 2009. Mr. Simpson answered the call to duty and served his country honorably in the United States Navy as a tail gunner in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He had a strong belief in honor and duty, two traits that were evidenced in his both his private and public lives. He was a former mayor of Walton, and a retiree of Cincinnati Gas and Electric / Duke Energy. His kind and caring spirit will not only be missed by his family, but also the communities he touched.
He leaves to carry his legacy:
Three children: Donna Crawford of Walton, Michael Simpson and companion Marice Kunz of Scottsdale, AZ, and Karla Gamble of Cincinnati, OH,
Six grandchildren: Samantha Burch and husband John of Campbellsville, Kalli Kunz of Scottsdale, AZ, Kara Leavitt and husband Tanner of Scottsdale, AZ, Andrew Crawford and companion Amber Rich of Elsmere, KY, Nicholas Gamble of Seattle, WA, and Rebecca Gamble of Cincinnati, OH,
Ten great-grandchildren: Morgan Melvin and husband Daniel, Alexandra Burch, Christopher Burch, Kayleigh Burch, Anneliese Crawford, Kyla Gamble, Austin Crawford, Jordan Gamble, Lotus Furrey, and Kaleo Leavitt,
And a host of extended family and friends.
Mr. Simpson preferred cremation, and those rites were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. There was no public visitation. Mr. Simpson had requested to be buried with his wife, and together they will be interred in the Walton Cemetery at a later date.
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