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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 17, 2016
Mrs. Doris Adelle (Milby) Keltner was born in Green County on August 1, 1934 to the late Harold and Rosie (Elmore) Milby. She peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the home of her son surrounded by a large number of her closest friends and family. She was 81 years, 6 months, and 16 days of age. Mrs. Keltner professed faith in Christ and attended God’s Grace Church. The matriarch of a large, well-respected family, Mrs. Keltner was a full-time homemaker. It came natural for her to always keep her house neat and tidy, and to be ever ready to share some of her best cooking with her family and friends. She enjoyed keeping her mind sharp with puzzles and games, and especially enjoyed a friendly game of Rook. Her handmade quilts will be treasured for generations.
She leaves to carry her legacy:
Four children: Jerry Keltner and wife Shona of Hope, Indiana, Terry Keltner and wife Kathy of Campbellsville, Patty Stanfield and husband Ernie of Nicholasville, and Doris Osborne and husband Rick of Campbellsville,
Four siblings: Holland Milby and wife Patty, Mike Milby, Sue Southern and husband James, and Sharon Sharp and husband Randall, all of Campbellsville,
16 grandchildren,
43 great-grandchildren,
5 great-great grandchildren,
Several nieces and nephews,
Her friends at Jackson Towers,
And a host of other extended family and close friends.
Besides her parents, Mrs. Keltner was preceded in death by three husbands and one daughter, Brenda Marcum.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Keltner on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. The eulogy will be delivered by her grandsons, Bro. Jason Keltner and Bro. Tyler Ratner. 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, February 19, after 4:00 PM EST.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the American Cancer Society. Those may be made online here or in person at the funeral home.
Grandsons Brian Keltner, Chad Keltner, Josh Keltner, Ray Osborne, Jacob Chewning, Jordan Chewning, and Joshua Keltner will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Keltner’s nieces and nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 17, 2016
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Mrs. Genia Fay Sherrill of Campbellsville was born on Friday, April 7, 1961 in Glasgow to Mrs. Vernice Fay Carnes and the late Mr. Simon Day Akin. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at her home in Campbellsville after an extended battle with cancer. She was 54 years, 10 months, and 9 days of age. Mrs. Sherrill professed faith in Christ and attended God’s Grace Church. She was a former foodservice employee and worked in several restaurants throughout her life.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her mother: Mrs. Vernice Carnes of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: Larry Akin and wife Delora, and Thomas Sprowles, all of Campbellsville,
Seven step-brothers and step-sisters: Dennis Carnes and wife Viola of Indiana, Robert Carnes and wife Patty of Michigan, Clifford Larry Carnes and wife Mamie of Greensburg, Kenneth Sprowles of Campbellsville, Glen Sprowles of Louisville, Robin Burton and husband Gary of Campbellsville, and Joyce Summers, also of Campbellsville,
And a host of other family and friends.
Besides her father, she was also preceded in death by two step-fathers, Thomas Ervine Sprowles and Clifford I. Carnes, three step-brothers, Ronald D. Carnes, Gary Carnes, and Jimmy Sprowles, and a step-sister, Darlene Decker.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Sherrill on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Ben Spencer and Bro. Fred Miller will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 6, 2016
 Mrs. Frances Romine Gilpin, the daughter of the late Waller and Laura Shofner, was born April 18, 1935 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 80 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the True Ways Ministry in Campbellsville. She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and was a homemaker. Her hobbies was watching and cheering on the Louisville Cardinals Basketball Team, watching NASCAR, loved gardening and canning her vegetables and most of all she loved her family and church family.
She united in marriage to James L. Gilpin, who preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Monroe and Roosevelt Shofner.
Survivors include a daughter and son: Vickie Gilpin of Elizabethtown and Herbie Gilpin of Campbellsville; her “second” daughter and close friend: Debbie Sinclair of Elizabethtown.
Also nine siblings: Viola (Joe) Watson, Kaye (Jim) Hatcher, Donnie (Carolyn) Shofner and Jane (Bob) Milby all of Campbellsville, Nevon (George) Wolf of Virginia, Gail (Robert) Moravec of Texas and Tama (Pat) Dixon of Owensboro, Scotty Shofner of Tennessee and Dean (Patricia) Shofner of Lexington and sister-in-law: Peggy Shofner of Campbellsville.
Four grandchildren: Sara Gilpin Mardis, Melanie Gilpin and Waynaria Sinclair, all of Elizabethtown and Andrew Gilpin of Richmond and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
The funeral for Mrs. Frances Romine Gilpin will be conducted Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery. Bro. Randy Buckles will be officiating.
Visitation will be after 11:00 AM on Tuesday.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Crusade for Children, both can be made online at lrpetty.com or in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2016
 Mrs. Norma G. Smith of Campbellsville was born on Saturday, February 10, 1951 to Mrs. Betty Singleton and the late Benjamin Sapp, Sr. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. Mrs. Smith was 64 years, 11 months, and 23 days of age. She was the lifetime companion and wife of Mr. James “Butch” Smith, who survives. Before her illness, Mrs. Smith was a well-regarded cook and shared her talents at numerous restaurants. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her husband: Mr. James “Butch” Smith of Campbellsville,
Her mother: Mrs. Betty Thompson Singleton of Campbellsville,
One brother: Mr. Benjamin Sapp, Jr. and wife Holly of Jeffersonville, Indiana,
A close family friend: Mr. David Wells of Campbellsville,
And a host of other extended family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, David Sapp.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Smith on Friday, February 5, 2016, at 12:00 PM EST (11:00 AM CST), at the Louisville Memorial Gardens West, 4400 Memorial Gardens Dr, Louisville, KY 40216. The Rev. Don Hill will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 on Thursday, February 4, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM EST (4-7 PM CST).
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 28, 2016
 Mr. Clifford I. Carnes of Campbellsville was born on Tuesday, February 14, 1928, in Russell County to the late Stanley and Lona (Holt) Carnes. He left this life to rejoice with the angels on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Campbellsville. Mr. Carnes was 87 years, 11 months, and 13 days of age. As a young man, he earned a living as a carpenter and in machinery work, but his earthly passion was being a family man. He had a very close and special bond with all of his grandchildren. Outside of his family, his greatest love was his church. Early in life, he professed faith in Christ, and was a member of the God’s Grace Church in Campbellsville. Mr. Carnes united in marriage to Mrs. Betty M. (Bryant) Carnes, who preceded him in death in 1997. Later, he united in marriage to Mrs. Vernice Faye (Mouser) Carnes, who survives.
Mr. Carnes leaves to carry his legacy:
His wife: Mrs. Vernice Carnes of Campbellsville,
Three sons: Dennis Carnes and wife Viola of Indianapolis, Indiana, Robert Carnes and wife Patty of Buchanan, Michigan, and Clifford Larry Carnes and wife Mamie of Greensburg,
One daughter: Robin Burton and husband Gary of Campbellsville,
Three step-children: Larry Akin and wife Delora, Thomas Sprowles, and Genia Sherrill, all of Campbellsville,
One daughter-in-law: Joanne Carnes of Edinburgh, Indiana,
Sixteen grandchildren,
Sixteen great grandchildren,
Seven great-great grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three children, Ronald D. Carnes, Darlene Decker, and Gary Carnes (infant), and six siblings, Hollis, Rupert, Edmond, Isabelle, Dimple, and Jeanette.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Carnes on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Billy Adams and Bro. Fred Miller will be officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bearwallow Cemetery, 6080 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY 42728. Mr. Carnes will be carried to his final resting place by Darin Carnes, Derrick Carnes, Davin Greenlee, Robert Lewis Carnes, Jr., David Mouser, and James Robert Meadows.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 29, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Kosair Children’s Hospital. Those may be made online at lrpetty.com or in person at the funeral home.
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