Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 11, 2023
Mr. Joseph Larry Wright of Campbellsville, KY formerly of Columbus, IN, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Born in Chicago, IL on February 7, 1949, to Mary Edna (Burton) and Joseph Hiram Wright. The day after his birth, he went to stay with his grandparents in Columbia, KY. They were Eunice Ollie (Coffey) and Owen Elmer Burton whom he lived with the first five years of his life and their daughters. His aunts took him in as if he was their little brother taking him everywhere, even show and tell at school.
His grandmother instilled love, patience, caring, and compassion.
Mr. Wright was a Christian man.. attending church as often as he could.
After high school, Mr. Wright was drafted into the US Army, where he served two years. After returning home on May 29, 1971
he married the love of his life, Margaret Aleen Cummins.
Mr. Wright proceeds in death by his parents, grandparents, and aunt.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife Margaret Aleen (Cummins) Wright. Two children: Tiffany Michele (Shawn Michael) Wilson and Darren Wade (Crystal) Wright, 3 grandchildren Reilly, Miya, and Brady, one sister: Roxanne Smallwood and husband Darrell of Russell Springs, and two great aunts, and several cousins.
Mr. Wright’s ashes will be placed in the Garland Brook Cemetery in the mausoleum of his hometown of Columbus, Indiana at a later date.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 11, 2023
Mrs. Mary Alice Layer of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Chester and Nora (Vaughn) James, passed from this life on December 10, 2023 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center after an extended illness. Born in Hiseville, KY on September 21, 1945, she was 78 years of age. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Five children: Jody Thompson and husband Randy, Eric Jessie, Aubry Jessie, Rhonda Henderson, and Wally Jessie,
Two sisters: Leon Walkup and Joann Todd,
Twelve grandchildren,
And a host of other family members and friends.
The family chose cremation. All services were held privately.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 11, 2023
Gary Edward Hunt of Campbellsville, KY, was born December 31, 1953, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Garland Edward Hunt and Marjorie Lee Bohanon Hunt, and departed this life Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Campbellsville. He was 69 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was an active member of the Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. He was a retired over-the-road truck driver having been an owner/operator for many years. He enjoyed all kinds of mechanical work and was a jack of all trades. He never met a stranger and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He united in marriage to Marlena Thompson Hunt on January 16, 1983, who survives.
He is also survived by one son and two step-daughters: Michael Hunt and wife Laura of Greensburg, Cheryl Mings and husband Kevin of Campbellsville, and Rita Thompson and husband Chris of Elizabethtown.
Also, six grandchildren: Lilly Bennett, Victoria Bennett, Jaycee Mings, Sydney Mings, Ethan Mings, and Chayse Thompson. One great–grandson: Ezra Dodson.
Two brothers: Doug Hunt and wife Tammy of Campbellsville, and Kevin Hunt and wife Christy of Burkesville along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Pam Bright.
The funeral service for Gary Edward Hunt will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
Bro. John Stilts will officiate.
The family requests visitation from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to the Funeral Expense Fund and may be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 10, 2023
Mrs. Beverley Anne (Coles) Barnes of Campbellsville, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, December 8, 2023 in the comfort of her home. Born in Warrington, England on July 28, 1958, she was 65 years, 4 months, and 10 days of age. She was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Barnes (or, “Bev” or “Nana”, depending on your relationship), was a cherished mother and grandmother, renowned for her thoughtfulness and caring attentiveness towards her family. She was a woman of strength, facing life’s difficulties with dignity and humor, and perhaps a bit of occasional mischievousness.
She was the widow of Mr. Donald Lee Barnes, Jr. Mrs. Barnes was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sam Coles, and a brother, Doug Coles.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Five children: Donald Lee Barnes, III and companion Tracie Hillyer, Christopher Lee barnes and wife Crystal, and Tina Barnes, all of Indianapolis, IN, Angela Sanford and husband Kevin of Campbellsville, and Jeremy Biebesheimer of Colorado,
Four brothers: Robert Coles, Pete Coles, Scott Coles, and Jimmy Coles,
Sixteen grandchildren: Donnie Barnes, IV, Haley Leann Barnes, Jazmine Denny, Robert Denny, Jr., Elijah Davis, Elexia Davis, Jordin Sidwell, Jaydin Sidwell, Madysin Bronewell, Malachi Sanford, Harlee Barnes, Christian Barnes, and Kali Medjeski,
A great-grandchild: Jojo Owens,
A close friend: Bea,
And a host of other extended family members and friends.
Mrs. Barnes’ ashes will be spread beside her Nana in her hometown of Warrington, England at a later date.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 10, 2023
Shawn Patrick Joines, of Louisville, formerly of Casey County, KY, was born January 17, 1973 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Roxie (Singleton) Joines and departed this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Louisville. He was 50 years of age.
He was a carpenter and was of the Baptist Faith.
Shawn Pat as he was commonly called, enjoyed football, especially fantasy football and basketball.
Survivors include his lovely children: Ashley Spivey and husband Jerome, Andrew, Alex and Amber Joines and will be lovingly missed by his brothers and sisters: Jeffrey Joines, Sharron Burnette, Saundra Joines and Steven Joines.
Also survived by four grandchildren: Issac, Atticus, Lucas and Adalyn; two step-grandchildren: Matthew and Sierra and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister: Larry Joines and Karen Riggs.
A memorial service will be held at a later time.
He will be laid to rest in the Creston Cemetery in Casey County.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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