Freda Maude Wilson, 90

Posted by on Jul 10, 2024

Freda Maude Wilson, 90

Freda Maude Wilson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willard Guy Perkins and Clara Ethel Antle Perkins, was born on June 22, 1934, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 90 years of age.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Green River Memorial Baptist Church. She was a former Fruit of the Loom employee and a homemaker. She loved gardening, sewing, cooking, and checking on the sick to offer her help and encouragement.

She united in marriage to Everett Wilson who preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son: James Edwin Scott and wife Susan of Campbellsville, a son-in-law: Bill Keltner of Columbia, a daughter-in-law: Jill Scott of Campbellsville. Eleven grandchildren: Clint Scott, Casey Scott, Jamie Scott, Shelly Sayles, Lora George, Thomas Keltner, Shawn Keltner, Jason Keltner, Cynthia Novak, Gavin Graham, and John Scott. Also surviving are 18 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two children: Patty Ann Keltner, and Gregory Lewis Scott, and three siblings: Marlyn Shreve, Morris Perkins, and Norman Perkins.

The funeral service for Freda Maude Wilson will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery.

Bro. Don Gowin will officiate.

The family requests visitation on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Memorials are requested to be donations to Gideon Bibles and may be made at the funeral home.

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Rebecca Erin Lanham Clark, 42

Posted by on Jul 9, 2024

Rebecca Erin Lanham Clark, 42

Rebecca Erin Lanham Clark of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of Glenn Lanham and Beverly Yates Lanham was born in Lebanon, KY, on August 6, 1981, and departed this life on Monday, July 8, 2024, in Louisville, KY. She was 42 years of age.

She was of the Methodist Faith and was a homemaker. She loved spending time with her children and her dogs.

She is survived by her three children: Anthony Wayne Clark, Haley Nicole Clark, and Ayden Bruce Clark all of Campbellsville, one expected granddaughter: Brynleigh Marie Clark, and her dogs: Red and Allie.

Also surviving is one brother: Eric Lanham and his wife Karen of Indiana.

There will be a funeral service for Rebecca Erin Lanham Clark on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with cremation to follow.

Bro. Joey Caranagan will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 3:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to be donations to the funeral expenses and can be made at the funeral home.

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Sandra Denise Cissell, 64

Posted by on Jul 3, 2024

Sandra Denise Cissell, 64

Sandra Denise Cissell of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late James Robert Allen and Eldora Maxine Beard Allen was born in Indianapolis, IN, on March 5, 1960, and departed this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Lexington, KY. She was 64 years of age.

She was of the Christian Faith and was a homemaker. She was a former employee of Fruit of The Loom. She enjoyed shopping, flowers, and spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies.

She had united in marriage to Charles Timothy “Tim” Cissell who precedes her in death.

She is survived by three children: Jaime Moran and husband Brian of Campbellsville, Aaron Cissell and wife Gidget of Oklahoma, and Lindsay Burress and husband

Tyler of Campbellsville. Seven grandchildren: Cheyenne Lamer (Eric), Chanze Moran (Makayla), Keaton Cissell, Adelynn Cissell, Bryson Burress, Tenley Burress, And Olivia Burress. Three Great-grandchildren: Xavier Miller, Emberley Miller, and Jameson Lamer.

Also surviving are two sisters and two brothers: Vickie Quinn (Greg), James Rex Allen, and Ronnie Allen (Kellie Jo) all of Campbellsville, and Shannon Gilbert (Derrick) of Georgetown.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister: Kay Wethington.

There will be a funeral service for Sandra Denise Cissell on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. Jeremy Wethington will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

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Wanda Benningfield, 74

Posted by on Jun 30, 2024

Mrs. Wanda LeeAnne Benningfield of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Friday, June 28, 2024 at her home. Born in Taylor County on May 22, 1950 to the late Troy Helm and Anner Lou Bottoms, she was 74 years, 1 month, and 6 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Benningfield was the manager and, later, the owner and operator of a retail food and entertainment enterprise.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Three children: Tracy Gabehart, Karlee Campbell, and James Benningfield, Jr.,

A brother: Kenny Bandy,

Five grandchildren: Megan Saline and husband Aaron, Zachary Ginter, Emilee Gabehart, Baylen Campbell, and Marcos Benningfield,

A great-grandchild: Tucker Saline,

Close friends and caretakers: Cecilia Cave, and Gary and Monica Smith,

And a host of other family members and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Benningfield on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Burial will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, July 6, after 12:00 noon until time for the service.

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Essie Mae Slinker Clark, 93

Posted by on Jun 30, 2024

Essie Mae Slinker Clark, of Campbellsville, age 93 passed away Thursday, June 24, 2024 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab.

          She was born February 8, 1931 in the Pierce Community of Green County to the late Joseph Spencer and Grace (Thompson) Thompson.

Essie was a member of the Trammell Creek Baptist Church, a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a restaurant worker and caregiver.

She enjoyed music and going to Renfro Valley.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Clark; her sisters and brother: Janice Pedigo, Nona Houk, Geraldine Meadows, Joseph Thompson, Kathryn Thompson, Nellie Thompson, Madelyn Thompson and Oleeda Bolton.

Survivors include two sons: Ronnie Slinker and Rex Slinker of Louisville; two sisters: Nina Larimore Lobb and Yvonne Coffey and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family chose cremation with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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