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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.
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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.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 12, 2015
 Mrs. Fontella Ann Chappel Tucker, age 70, of Campbellsville, passed away on Sunday at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late James Murrel and Mary Katherine Reed Chappel. She was a former employee of Taylor County Hospital, where she was a CNA and a Ward Clerk for over 34 years and was a 42 year member of the East Campbellsville Church of God.
Survivors include her husband: William P. “Bill” Tucker of Campbellsville.
A daughter: Tana Sapp of Campbellsville.
Three sons: Tony Tucker and wife Lisa, Trent Tucker and wife Marlene and Trevor Tucker all of Campbellsville.
Two brothers: Harold Dean Chappel and wife Wilma of Illinois and Terry Eugene Chappel of Colorado.
A sister: Wanda Bishop of Campbellsville.
9 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Mrs. Fontella Ann Chapel Tucker will be conducted Thursday at 10:00 A.M.at the East Campbellsville Church of God with burial to follow in the Chappel Cemetery at Knifley.
Bro. Robbie Spencer and Bro. Ben Spencer will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Wednesday at the East Campbellsville Church of God in Campbellsville.
Memorials are suggested to the East Campbellsville Church of God.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 8, 2015
 Mr. Homer Shively Wright was born in Green County, KY on May 7, 1932 to the marriage of George William and Zelma Iona (Moran) Wright. He was surrounded by his family when he peacefully departed this life on April 6, 2015 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Campbellsville. He was 82 years, 10 months, and 30 days of age. He was married to Delcia Mae (Burris) Wright, who preceded him in death. Mr. Wright had a kind and loving spirit; he loved meeting new people and becoming friends. He was a natural salesman, and worked at Marcum’s Wholesale and Lebanon Wholesale most of his career. Mr. Wright was a firm believer in Christ, and was a faithful member of the South Campbellsville Baptist Church.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
One daughter: Carol Mitchell and husband Greg of Campbellsville,
Seven siblings: Fred Wright and wife Eunice, Garland Wright and wife Alyene, all of Campbellsville, Jerry Wright and wife Jeanie of Bowling Green, Peggy Montgomery and husband Eudell of Greensburg, Judy Reynolds and husband Jerald of Greensburg, Nancy Sue Newton of Illinois, and Ruby Kay Jessie and husband Wayne of Hopkins County,
One step-sister: Margarette Perkins of Louisville,
Eight grandchildren,
Eight great-grandchildren,
And a host of other close relatives and friends.
Besides his wife and parents, Mr. Wright was also preceded in death by one son, Edward H. Wright, one sister, Dorothy Elizabeth Judd, a step-brother, Jesse Peppers, and his step-mother, Lucille Sweeney Wright.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Shively Wright on Friday, April 10, 2015 at the L.R. Petty Furneal Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 at 1:00 PM EST. Bro. Shaun Caudill will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Tarters Chapel Cemetery in the Portland community of Adair County, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, April 9 from 5:00-8:00 PM EST, and on Friday morning until time for the service.
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.
Mr. Wright will be carried to his final resting place by his grandsons: Jeremy Wright, Jamie Wright, Jon Wright, Jason Wright, Nathan Mitchell, and Matthew Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers are Tristian Wright and Maranda Cox.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 3, 2015
Mrs. Odell Brim of Campbellsville passed from this life on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. She was 75 years, 7 months, and 26 days of age. She was the daughter of the late George T. and Mary “Molly Belle” (Willham) Absher. Mrs Brim was married to James Calvin “JC” Brim, who also preceded her in death. She was a very loving and charitable person throughout her life.
At the age of thirteen, she started her first public job at the Boone’s Cave Restaurant. Later, she would work as a seamstress and caregiver. She also volunteered for C&S Missions in Campbellsville, and as a Green Thumb teachers’ aid in the Taylor County School District. She professed faith in Christ, and often attended Dunbar Hill Baptist Church.
Mrs. Brim leaves to cherish her memory:
Seven children: James Brim, Jr. and wife Kim of Greensburg, Tilford Brim and wife Martha of Campbellsville, Ruthie Gaudinier and husband Mike of Willisburg, and Dewey Dale “Bud” Brim, Bessie Johnson and husband Mark, Dorothy Reynolds and husband Greg, and Peggy Raikes and husband Donald, all of Campbellsville,
Seven siblings: Marie Holloway, Jean Perry, Kenneth Absher, and JD Absher, all of McKinney, KY, and Essie Lainhart and Joe Absher, both of Cythiania, KY, and Marion Absher of Nicholasville,
15 grandchildren,
24 great grandchildren,
1 great-great grandchild
And a host of several other extended family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother, Katherine Absher and Marshall Absher.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life or Mrs. Brim at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718, on April 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Mrs. Brim will be laid to rest beside her husband at the Lancaster Cemetery, 205 Crab Orchard St, Lancaster, KY 40444.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, April 6, from 5-8 PM.
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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