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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 11, 2015
 Mr. Donovan Lee Dean of Campbellsville was born on May 19, 1989 in Jacksonville, Florida. He departed this life on February 9, 2015 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville after a long illness. He was 25 years, 8 months, and 26 days of age. Perhaps Job described Donovan’s life best when he said that man born of woman is of few days, and those full of trouble. But while Donovan’s natural heart struggled, his spiritual heart overflowed with love for all that knew him. His quick and infectious smile could brighten the dullest of days. Donovan loved nothing more than being able to offer a helping hand or a kind word to all.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His mother: Vicky Dean of Campbellsville,
A sister: Maranda Crum and husband Patrick of Campbellsville,
His niece and nephew: Layla Crum and Lee Crum, both of Campbellsville,
Two aunts: Carol Dean of Campbellsville, and Kathy Shoopman and husband Kalvin of Nicholasville,
Four uncles: Terry Holley and wife Debbie of Edmonton, James Dean of Osgood, IN, Richard Dean and wife Eva of Batesville, IN, and martin Dean of Arizona,
A special cousin: Collin Dean of Campbellsville,
And a host of other close family and friends.
He was preceded in death by:
His grandparents: Richard “Papaw” and Betty “Mamaw” Dean,
Two uncles: Donnie Holley and Ricky Holley.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Donovan Dean on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Jesus Name Church, 80 Tabernacle Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718 at 2:00 PM. Elder Rueal Boils, Elder Jimmie Sharp, and Elder Ronnie Gowins will be officiating.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 13, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718 after 5:00 PM, and on Saturday, February 14, after 11:00 AM at the church.
Interment will follow in the Jesus Name Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to the funeral expenses, and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 10, 2015
 Mr. Billy Shelton Bone was born on September 1, 1929 in Hickman County, KY to the marriage of the late Cortez Ulysses and Bessie Lela (Vaden) Bone. He departed this life on February 8, 2015 at his home in Marion County at 85 years, 5 months, and 7 days of age. Mr. Bone served his country honorably in the United States Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. After returning stateside, he joined the Louisville Police Department, from which he would later retire. He professed faith in Christ at an early age, and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Bone was a productive man, and worked his cattle farm as his health would allow. He was a Mason and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Above that, though, he was the proud husband of his cherished wife Amelia.
Besides his wife, Amelia (Ison) Bone, he leaves to treasure his memory:
One son: Glenn Bone and wife Treisy of Campbellsville,
Seven grandchildren,
Two great-grandchildren,
And a host of extended family and close friends.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Alan Bone.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Billy S. Bone conducted at the Louisville Memorial Gardens West, 4400 Memorial Gardens Dr., Louisville, KY 40216 on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Mr. Glenn Ison will deliver the eulogy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River, and can be at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2015
 Mr. Billy Logan Speer of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Campbellsville, passed from this life on February 1, 2015 in Florida. He was 83 years, 9 months, and 21 days of age. He was the son of the late Clarence and Cleo Speer. Mr. Speer was a long-time Campbellsville businessman and entrepreneur. Among other things, he founded Speer Systems, a manufacturer of industrial equipment, and was the former owner of the local Fox34 television station.
Mr. Speer also loved traditional music. He was a founding member of Flakespear, a bluegrass band and TV production company, that was inducted into the Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. He was also well-known for his hand-made aluminum banjo’s; one of which he presented to Kentucky Governor Paul Patton in Frankfort.
Mr. Speer was a veteran of the Korean War, and served his country honorably as a wire sergeant in the United States Army.
Mr. Billy Logan Speer leaves to mourn his passing:
One son: John Logan Speer of Danville, KY,
Three daughters: Paula and Larry Lee of Clarkson, KY, Denise Ramsey of Glasgow, KY, and Katie Mynette Speer of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: Bob and Vera Speer of Altus, OK, and Don and Sue Speer of Bowling Green, KY,
Three sisters: Betty and Bob Matthews of Edmond, OK, and Joy Bryant and Sharon Reese of Campbellsville,
Six grandchildren,
Five great-grandchildren,
And a host of other close family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Speer.
Cremation rites were accorded. A graveside military service and celebration of life ceremony will be conducted at the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville on Saturday, June 27, 2015.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to Gideon Bibles or the Kentucky Christian Academy Music Department. These can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 26, 2015
 Mrs. Valta Cox Bland, age 84, of Campbellsville, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015 at her home.
Survivers include:
10 children: Donnetta Sharp and husband Jimmy, Roger Bland and wife Peggy, Bobby “Tootie” Bland, Lana Franklin and husband “Billy Jack”, Terri Brown and husband Freddy, Jimmy “JB” Bland, Jeff Bland and wife Vicki, and Carla Williams and husband Milt, all of Campbellsville, Freddie Bland of Greensburg, and Sherry Martin and husband Curtis of Etown,
A daughter-in-law: Deanna Gay Bland of Campbellsville,
Two sisters: Josie Morrison and husband Bill, and Floy Marple, all of Campbellsville,
20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren,
And a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services for Mrs. Valta Cox Bland will be on Thursday, January 29, at 1:00 at the LR Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 28, from 5-8 PM, and on Thursday, from 7:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 19, 2015
 Mr. Eugene Curtis Armstrong, the son of the late Edward and Nellie Manlove Armstrong, was born July 1, 1921 in New Castle County Delaware and departed this life on Sunday January 18, 2015 in Mt. Sherman, (Green County) at his home. He was 93 years of age.
He united in marriage to Laura Jean Liadecker, who preceded him in death. He was a United States Veteran, having served in World War II. He was a retired Teamster and was of the Presbyterian faith.
Survivors include four sons: Dale Armstrong and wife Marian and Eugene “Fuzzy” Armstrong, Jr, both of Wyoming, David Armstrong of Maryland and Dean Armstrong and wife Penny of Delaware.
Two daughters: Linda Naudain spouse Fred Chapman of Mt. Sherman, Betty Wyrick and husband Don of Delaware.
A sister: Nellie Foltz of Delaware.
20 Grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends survive.
He was preceded in death by five siblings: Gordon Armstrong, Ed Armstrong, Joe Armstrong, Harry Armstrong and Bess Armstrong.
Memorial services for Mr. Eugene Curtis Armstrong will be private.
Memorials are suggested to the Armstrong Tract Wildlife Sanctuary on Vance Neck Road in Delaware, which can be made at the funeral home.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Donovan Lee Dean of Campbellsville was born on May 19, 1989 in Jacksonville, Florida. He departed this life on February 9, 2015 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville after a long illness. He was 25 years, 8 months, and 26 days of age. Perhaps Job described Donovan’s life best when he said that man born of woman is of few days, and those full of trouble. But while Donovan’s natural heart struggled, his spiritual heart overflowed with love for all that knew him. His quick and infectious smile could brighten the dullest of days. Donovan loved nothing more than being able to offer a helping hand or a kind word to all.
