Rosa Betty Clements, 62

Posted by on Dec 10, 2014

ClementsMrs. Rosa Betty Clements of Elkhorn passed from this life on December 10, 2014 at her home. She was 62 years, 9 months, and 24 days of age. She was the only child born to the late China Elizabeth (Morgan) Airensmier and the cherished wife of David Clements, who survives.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Clements leaves to cherish her memory:
One son: Thomas Wayne Morgan of Campbellsville,
One daughter: Amy Beth Baldwin and husband Danny of Campbellsville,
Four grandchildren: Kimberly Thompson of Campbellsville, Renee Goodin of Knifely, Jesse Durham of Campbellsville, and Brandon Morgan of Russell Springs,
Two great-grandchildren: Brianna Hayes and Kylie Thompson, both of Campbellsville,
And a host of extended family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Thomas Morgan and David Thomas Morgan.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Rosa Clements on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Danny Baldwin will be officiating.
Interment will follow in the Saint Bernard Cemetery in Clementsville, Casey County, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, December 11, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Shelby Jean McClements, 78

Posted by on Dec 5, 2014

McClementsMrs. Shelby Jean (Liggett) McClements, of Campbellsville, passed away peacefully at her home on December 5, 2014. She was 78 years, 10 months, and 3 days of age. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Clarence and Hattie Beatrice (Richards) Liggett. She retired from Square D (Schneider Electric Co.) in Lexington in August of 1993, and spent the rest of her years being a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by:
Two sons: Lee Gaines and wife Leslie of Campbellsville, and John Gaines and wife Faye of Lancaster,
Three daughters: Ruth-Anne Hurst of Lexington, Margaret Jean Arzaria and husband Junior of Elizabethtown, and Donna Jones and husband Charles of San Antonio, TX,
One step-son: David McClements of Lexington,
Six siblings: Nancy Raffitt of Nicholasville, Marie Elam and husband Asa of Mt. Sterling, Carl Liggett of Mt. Sterling, Robert Liggett of Camargo, Kelly Liggett and wife Barbara of Winchester, and Bessie Liggett of Ohio,
A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other extended family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Shelby Jean McClements conducted at 1:30 PM on December 8, 2014 at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery, 6980 Danville Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356, where her beloved husband Melvin lies at rest. Dr. Wesley Paul, Hosparus of Green River Chaplain, will be officiating. Interment will follow in the cemetery.
The family will receive visitors on Monday, December 8, from 9:00-11:00 AM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

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Judy Lawler, 66

Posted by on Nov 25, 2014

Lawler pic Mrs. Judy May Lawler of Campbellsville, passed away on November 24, 2014, at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a sudden illness. She was 66 years of age. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she moved with her family at a young age to Chicago, Illinois where she was raised. She was the daughter of the late Elsi May (Lewis) and William Russell Sturgis, Sr. Mrs. Lawler was a doting homemaker who took special pride in her grandchildren. She was a bingo fanatic, and would play at every opportunity.

Mrs. Lawler is survived by:
Four children: Tina Marie Gutierrez Porter and husband John Paul, Sr., Manuel Gutierrez, Jr. and wife Carol, John Paul Gutierrez, Sr. and wife Crystal Dale, and Angelina Christina Waldron and husband Sean Patrick, Sr., all of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: William Russell “Bill” Sturgis and wife Linda, and Chuck Sturgis and wife Rebecca, all of Pennsylvania,
Her ex-husband: Manuel Gutierrez, Sr. and wife Dana of Campbellsville,
A special friend and bingo buddy: Rosie Osinger,
A host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
And several other family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Robert Michael Gutierrez, Sr., and a sister, Martha Ann Hostler.

There will be a graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Lawler on Thursday, November 27, 2014, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery, Campbellsville, KY, at 10:00 AM. Deacon Joe Dant will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718, on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 from 3:00-9:00 PM.

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Donnie Dishman, 67

Posted by on Nov 24, 2014

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Mr. Donnie Dishman, age 67 of Campbellsville, passed away on Sunday at his home.

Survivors include a son: Tristan Dishman and wife Erica of Campbellsville.

Two step-daughters: Rhonda Burress of Lebanon and Leslie Dunn of Campbellsville.

A step-son: Ronnie Beckley of Springfield.

Three brothers: Bill Dishman of Campbellsville, Lonnie Dishman of Hodgenville and Grady Dishman of Monticello.

Two sisters: Pauline McGinnis of Campbellsville and Betty Dishman of Russell Springs.

Two Grandchildren: Cory and Connor Dishman both of Campbellsville

His companion: Donna Beckley of Campbellsville.

The funeral service for Mr. Donnie Dishman will be Wednesday at 12 noon at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Dishman Cemetery in Wayne County, KY.

Visitation after 10 AM Wednesday until time for the service.

Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund and can be made at the funeral home.

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William R. “Billy” Abell, 80

Posted by on Nov 22, 2014

Abell Pic Mr. William Robert “Billy” Abell was born in Marion County, Kentucky on September 15, 1934 into the marriage of Conrad and Georgie (Murphy) Abell. He departed this life on Friday, November 21, 2014 in Campbellsville having attained the age of 80 years, 2 months, and 6 days. Mr. Abell was married to Mrs. Wilma (Hicks) Abell, who preceded in death. He had a strong work ethic, and was a carpenter and mechanic by trade. Mr. Abell professed faith in Christ, and was a member of the White’s Ridge Baptist Church.

He leaves to cherish his memory:
One daughter: Debbie Graham and husband Rick of Campbellsville,
Two sons: Billy Abell and wife Rebecca of Springfield, and Robbie Abell and wife Connie Jo of Elizabethtown,
Three sisters: Jean Lanham of Lebanon, Pearly Singleton of Parksville, and Gertrude Lane of Stanford,
Nine grandchildren: Jason Keltner, Derrick Keltner, Ricky Graham, Robin Fox, Tonya Abell, Billy Lee Abell, Amanda Burnside, Rebecca Martin, and Mack Abell,
Several great-grandchildren,
And a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his wife and parents, Mr. Abell was preceded in death by two daughters, Barbara Jean Miller and Diane Corbia.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Abell conducted at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718 on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Bro. Blake Jessie will be officiating. Interment will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, November 24, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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