Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 17, 2024
Mrs. Essie Pearl Buchanan of Willisburg was born on June 5, 1941 in Washington County to the late Taylor and Pearlie Thompson. She departed this life on Friday, December 13, 2024 at her home being 82 years of age.
Mrs. Buchanan professed her faith in Christ and was a charter member of the Anchor of Hope Church in Willisburg. She retired from Walmart after fifteen years, where she loved working as a door greeter.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two children: Ricky Chesser and Angie Young, both of Willisburg,
Five grandchildren: Jason Chesser of Lawrenceburg, Gina Spalding. Derek Young, Brent Young, all of Willisburg, and Dylan Mattingly of Indiana,
Seven great-grandchildren: Dalton Chesser, Jacie Chesser, Jaylee Chesser, Jason Chesser, Jr., Ty Mattingly, Zac Spaulding, and Eli Blandford,
And a host of other family members and friends.
She was also preceded in death a son, Tony Chesser; six sisters: Aline Pierson, Ann Lou Buchanan, Olie Chesser, Elsie Thompson, Hazel Thompson, and Ada Thompson; and nine brothers: Ernest Thompson, Herman Thompson, Raymond Thompson, Jody Ray Thompson, James W. Thompson, Charles Thompson, Vernest Thompson, William Thompson, and baby Thompson.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Buchanan on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Anchor of Hope Church, 9190 KY 555, Willisburg. Rev. Brandi Cheatham will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Willisburg.
The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday, Dec. 19, after 4:00 PM and on Friday, Dec. 20, after 9:00 AM.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 16, 2024
Mrs. Diane Ritchie Amburgey of Shepherdsville, formerly of Campbellsville, passed from this life on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Louisville at the Norton Audubon Hospital, being 65 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Kanowan “Cager” Ritchie and Margie Everidge Ritchie, and was born in Hindman on April 29, 1959. Mrs. Amburgey was a homemaker and was of the Christian faith. She was the cherished wife of Mr. William Garrett “Johnny” Amburgey. He preceded her in death on October 2023. She was also preceded in death by three siblings, Kelvin Ritchie, Alger Ritchie, and Kathy Leslie.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Two sons: James Everett Amburgey and wife Ashley, and Johnny Wayne Amburgey, all of Shepherdsville,
A grandson: Donovan Everett Amburgey,
A sister: Janie Ritchie of Campbellsville,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Amburgey on Friday, December 20, 2024, in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Bro. Robby Everidge will officiate. She will be laid to rest in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery immediately following.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Dec. 20, after 9:30 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 16, 2024
Kimberly Ann Hunt of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Edward Shirley Smith and Mary Blan Aldridge Smith was born on October 10, 1961, in Louisville, KY, and departed this life on Friday, December 13, 2024, in Bardstown. She was 63 years of age.
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. She had been employed in jewelry sales and repair. She enjoyed gardening, and cooking, was a talented artist, especially at drawing, and loved decorating.
She is survived by her three children: Joshua Edward Warren, and James Coleman Warren (Tabitha Speairs) both of Bardstown, and Anna Grace Hunt of Campbellsville. Three grandchildren: Isaiah Warren, Coleman Warren Jr., and Averianna Warren. One sister: Cheryl Lynn Akrami (Ramin) of Louisville. Also surviving is her former spouse: James Kent Warren of Bardstown.
The family has chosen cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 13, 2024
Mary Helen Sprowles of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Willard Allen and Emma Skaggs Allen was born on August 20, 1937 and departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her residence. She was 87 years of age.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church. She was retired from Fruit of The Loom after 42 years and was a homemaker and worked at Medco Nursing Home for 10 years. She enjoyed shopping, flowers, and feeding the squirrels. She was very friendly and enjoyed good conversations, and spending time with her great-grandbabies
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Sprowles, of Campbellsville, and two daughters, Diane Mardis of Campbellsville and Retha Sprowles Baumle of Louisville. Two grandsons, Brandon Mardis and Kyle Mardis, one great-granddaughter, Makayla Mardis, and two great-great-grandchildren, Axton New and Alec Mardis, and her granddog, Tazzie.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son: Alan Wayne Sprowles
There will be a Private Funeral Service for Mary Helen Sprowles at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with entombment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Dwayne Norman will officiate.
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 Dec 12, 2024
Mr. Tullio Albert Tutrinoli of the Breeding community in Adair County, formerly of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and New York City, New York, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home. Born in Bronx County, NY on December 29, 1924, to the late Arturo and Ida (Riccio) Tutrinoli, he was 99 years, 11 months, and 12 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a devout member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Columbia. He had attained a degree from Pace Business College in New York and earned his living as an accountant.
On June 22, 1943 he was inducted in to the United States Army Air Force. CPL Tutrinoli shared his musical talents with his fellow service members as a Bandsman until his release from active service in 1946. After his return to New York, he enrolled in and graduated from The Juilliard School. It was there he honed his skills on the French Horn, an instrument he would teach and play most of his life. His abilities allowed him to play countless notable events and venues, including with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the famed Roxy Theater, and The Metropolitan Opera House. He was also a former First Chair Horn Player in the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.
Although his list of life’s achievements is long and well-deserved, he will be more fondly remembered for his sincere, humble, and patient spirit.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Five children: Valeria Tutrinoli of Oregon, June Savage and husband Jerome of Illinois, Melissa Covell and husband Lawrence of Breeding, Delia Gow and husband Alan of Illinois, and Marc Tutrinoli of New Jersey,
And a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and several other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan (Sprouse) Tutrinoli in 2010, and a sister, Marisa Grandizio and her husband, Henry.
At the request of Mr. Tutrinoli, cremation was accorded him. There are no public services scheduled at this time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the charity of your choice. The family asks only that you remember them in your prayers.
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