Geraldine Vera Whittle, 79

Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 15, 2015

Mrs. Geraldine Vera Whittle, age 79, of Nashville, formerly of Metcalfe County, passed away on Wednesday in Nashville at the Skyline Medical Center.

Survivors include three daughters: Cindy Vaughn, Bonnie Holloway and Carolyn Massey and husband Steve, all of Edmonton.

Three sons: Timothy Dick and wife Eva of Columbia, Jeff Dick and Johnny Dick both of Nashville.

24 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends survive

The funeral service for Mrs. Geraldine Vera Whittle, will be conducted Saturday at 2 PM EST 1 PM CST at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Metcalfe County.

Visitation after 11 AM EST 10 AM CST on Saturday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

Gina Diane Eldridge, 57

Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 14, 2015

Mrs. Gina Diane Eldridge, the daughter of the late Joseph Ray and Anna Smith Sizemore, was born October 13, 1957 in Lincoln Nebraska and departed this life on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 57 years of age.
Gina, along with her husband and children, live in Hazard, KY, but was admitted to the hospital while in Campbellsville for the graduation of her son from Campbellsville University.
She was a Registered Nurse and was of the Southern Baptist Faith.
She leaves behind to mourn her passing: Her husband: David W. Bostic, a son: Matthew Allen Eldridge and wife Patricia and a daughter: Meghan Lee Eldridge, all of Hazard, KY.
Two grandchildren; a brother: Donald Joe Sizemore and wife Mariana of Lexington and a host of other relatives and friends.

Cremation Rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville.
There will be no visitation or funeral at this time, however a memorial service will be planned by her family at a later date.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy Raikes, 61

Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 1, 2015

Mr. Jimmy Raikes, Campbellsville, the son of the late Bill and Christine Alberson Raikes, was born July 28, 1953 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday Louisville at the Hosparus Care Center. He was 61 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Latter Day Saint and was a automobile mechanic, having worked at Goodyear for over 19 years, where he was nicknamed “Okie Dokie”.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Donald and Peggy Raikes of Campbellsville; two daughters and sons-in-law: Jamia and Shane Murley of Campbellsville and Amy Raikes and Curtis Hartman of Casey County.
Also three brothers: Hubert and Edith Raikes and Herbert and Dola Raikes both of Bradfordsville, Billy Mattingly and fiancée Janice of Raywick; a sister: Gayle and Buddy McNear of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Cordie Raikes, Kaleigh Murley, Tyler Raikes and DJ Raikes all of Campbellsville and Brandon Sutton and Shawn Sutton of Snyder, Texas and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Raikes was preceded in death by three brothers: David Allen Raikes, Michael Raikes and Randall Raikes.

The funeral service for Mr. Jimmy Raikes will be conducted on Monday at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery in Marion County.
Visitation from 2-8 PM on Sunday and after 8 AM Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

Joseph Rufus Wade, 70

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 30, 2015

Joseph Rufus Wade, the son of the John “Jack” and Bessie Gribbins Wade, was born June 14, 1944 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, April 30, 2015 in Taylor County as the result of an automobile accident. He was 70 years of age.
He was a lifelong farmer and worked planting a crop shortly before his death on Thursday.
He united in marriage to Maureen Jean Ward (Stamper), who preceded him in death on August 20, 2013.
Survivors include his sister: Ann Sutty of Campbellsville; his step-children: Michael L. Stamper of Radcliff, KY, Orlando Stamper, Jr. of Lawrenceburg, KY, Angela S. Brito of Wichita, KS, and Annette Webb of Milford, DE; six step-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Robert, Ernest and William Wade and a sister: Shirley Blankenship.
Cremation rites for Mr. Joseph Rufus Wade were chosen. There will be no public visitation or funeral.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy Lee Mason, 36

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 24, 2015

Mr. Jimmy Lee Mason of Campbellsville passed from this life on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at his home. He was 36 years, 5 months, and 29 days of age. He was the son of Martha (Rakes) McFarland and the late James Ervin Mason, Sr. Mr. Mason professed faith in Christ and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Mr. Mason is survived by:
His mother and stepfather: Martha and Jeffrey McFarland of Liberty,
One sister: Kasey Mason of Liberty,
Two step-brothers: Jason Jeffries and Daniel Jones, both of Campbellsville,
One step-sister: Natasha Robertson of Campbellsville,
Seven aunts and uncles: Carolyn and Kenny Roller of Gravel Switch, Linda and Ricky Mattingly of Lebanon, Frances and Woody Henry of Columbia, Sharon Dotson of Lebanon, Bernard and Carissa Clark of Lexington, and Billy Jack Mason of Indiana,
Three nephews: James Mason, Jr., Landon Crews, and Dennis Levi Mason, all of Campbellsville,
Special friends: Marcia and Michael Rakes,
And a host of other family and friends.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Mason, Sr.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Jimmy Lee Mason on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 1:00 PM EST at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. President Raymond Burgess& Bro. Mark King will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Whited Cemetery, Hwy 1547, Liberty, Casey County, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, April 27, from 10:00 AM EST until time for the service.