Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 19, 2024
Daisy Jean Deweese of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late James Abner and Grace Gribbin Abner, was born on December 19, 1956, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville. She was 67 years of age.
She was a retired employee of Taylor Regional Hospital having worked many years as a Respiratory Therapist. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed fishing, crafts, knitting, and baking cakes.
She is survived by her husband: Ricky Lee Deweese of Campbellsville, and three children: Jennifer Williams of Hodgenville, Richard Deweese, and Addie Deweese both of Campbellsville.
Six grandchildren: Gracen Jones, Thomas Christian Williams, Isabella Williams, Bailey Deweese, Julian Deweese, and Damian Deweese. One Great-grandson: Asher Jones.
One sister and two brothers: Emma Melissa Lawson, Roy Franklin Fulks, and John Edward Fulks, all of Campbellsville.
The family has requested visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.
A private funeral service will be held at a later date.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 17, 2024
Donald C. Whitley of Elizabethtown, KY, the son of the late Wesley Whitley and Mae Ferguson Whitley, was born on May 1, 1940, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Baptist Health Hardin. He was 84 years of age.
He was a retired employee of the Kentucky Dept. of Transportation and was the prior owner and barber at Don’s Barber Shop. He was a graduate of the Louisville Barber College and was a proud Democrat. He professed faith in Christ, and was a lifelong member of St. Andrew Methodist Church, and attended the Grace Heartland Church in Elizabethtown.
On December 2, 1962, He united in marriage to Gwendolyn Kelly Whitley, who preceded him in death on March 12, 2017.
He is survived by two sons: Marcus Whitley and his wife Stacey of Leitchfield, and Donnie Whitley of Elizabethtown.
Four grandchildren: Landon Pauley Whitley, Sydne Hope Whitley, Ian Hinson, and Ethan Hinson (Nicole). Three Great-grandchildren: Aubrey Hinson, Keaston Hinson, and Ahliana Hinson.
One sister: Charlotte Callahan.
Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers: Dean Whitley, Lewis Whitley, Joe Whitley, Rev. Jerry Whitley, and Howard Whitley. Destiny Shelton, who he loved as a grandchild, and his furry companion, Bengie.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Donald C. Whitley at 1:00 P.M. EST on Monday, May 20, 2024, in the chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
The family has requested visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 9, 2024
Richard Nicholas “Nicky” McClanahan, of Clinton, KY, the son of the late John and Willie Ruth (Turner) McClanahan, was born February 23, 1937 in Fulton County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab.
He was 87 years of age.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clinton. A Veteran of the United States Army and was the owner and operator of Nicky’s Barbeque in Clinton, KY.
Nicky as he was known, enjoyed sports in general, including Kentucky Basketball, St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, quail hunting, fishing and most of all, spending time with family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Kenneth McClanahan.
Survivors include two daughters: Gay Pillow and husband Robert and Lisa Eason and husband Rodney, all of Campbellsville.
Also surviving are four grandchildren: Brandon High and wife Valerie, Maegan Despain and husband Jeremiah, Makayla Spalding and husband Dylan and Pvt. Charlie Eason; four great-grandchildren: Payton High, Lukas, Kylee and Waylon Despain and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family chose cremation and a memorial service will be held later this month in Clinton, KY.
The date, time and location will be published as soon as they become available.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 9, 2024
Janice Lee Hamm, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Robert and Jean (Spieles) Boreman, was born September 10, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, and departed this life on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at her home. She was 68 years of age.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: Richard Boreman.
Janice was of the Catholic Faith and enjoyed gardening, playing volleyball, working at the Hosparus Thrift Store and most of all, attending any and all events that her family was part of.
Survivors include her husband: Philip A. Hamm; two daughters: Linda Hamm and Jennifer Van Mersbergen and husband Guy, all of Campbellsville.
Also surviving is a sister: Peggy Excobedo and husband Bedo of Campbellsville and Robert Boreman of Chicago; four grandchildren: Rebecca Hamm, Jaylynn, Phillip and Chyanne Van Mersbergen and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family of Janice would like to say a special “Thank You” to the staff at Hosparus for the care given to her during her illness.
To honor her request, the family chose cremation and no public services are scheduled at this time
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 30, 2024
Rodolphus Ray Taylor, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Willie Bill and (Lennie (Pryor) Taylor, was born November 17, 1935 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, April 28, 2024 in Elizabethtown at the Baptist Health Hardin. He was 88 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Pleasant Run Baptist Church and was a retired custodian at the Taylor County Elementary School.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Karen Taylor; a son: Thomas Taylor; his brothers and sisters: Willie Mae Taylor, Catherine Shockency, Leonard, Ralph, Phillip, Ester wood and Henry Arthur Taylor and a granddaughter: Brandi Barnett; nephews: Theodore Taylor, Luther Ray Taylor and Tyron VaShawn Taylor, Jr.
He enjoyed fishing, music, dancing, gardening and friends and family.
Survivors include his children: Annetta Young, Michael Lee Hall, Martha Linton and Anthony “Tony” Taylor; six grandchildren: Lanetta (Lamont Cecil, Corie Barnett, Harold Jermaine Barnett, Sheldon Taylor (Chantini) Owens, Tyron Taylor and Marquita Taylor and a host of great and great-great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be conducted Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church on Broadway on Campbellsville.
Interment in the Pleasant Run Cemetery in Green County.
Pastor Tyrone Johnson will be officiating
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. on Saturday at the church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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