Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 27, 2023
Diane Salyers, of Mannsville, the daughter of the late Cecil and Edith (Davis) Salyers, was born August 11, 1955 in Casey County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, July 27, 2023 in Danville at the Ephraim McDowell Hospital. She was 67 years of age.
She was of the Christian Faith. She enjoyed yardwork, being outdoors, gardening, antique hunting and spending time with her family.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers: Debbie Salsbury, Vicky Byrd, Cecil David ‘Smiley” Salyers and Daril Salyers.
Survivors include a son: George Green and wife Beth of Mannsville; a daughter: Michelle Ward and husband Scott of Tennessee.
Also three brothers: Ricky Salyers and wife Brenda, Timmy Salyers and Jerome Salyers and wife Kim all of Liberty; five grandchildren: Logan Russell, Eli Propes, Joshua Kidd, Nicole Ward and Justin Reynolds; two great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
A private service will be conducted on Saturday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Acton-Mannsville Chapel.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 22, 2023
James Robert “Jim” Gilbert, of Bradfordsville, the son of the late Russell and Ruth (Williams) Gilbert, was born April 6, 1947 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Friday, July 21, 2023 in Elizabethtown at Signature Healthcare. He was 76 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Campbellsville First Church of God and was a construction superintendent.
He enjoyed farming, gardening and talking for hours on the phone with a chew of Red Man in his mouth and loved his German Shepherd, Sable.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four children: Melissa Dawn Gilbert, John Russell Gilbert, Clifford Kyle Collett and David Ryder Collett.
Survivors include his wife: Betty (Hall) Gilbert; his children: Cynthia Thomas, James Michael Gilbert, David Shawn Gilbert and his wife: Tammy, Laura Savannah Gilbert and fiance’ Chris.
Also two sisters and a brother: Bobby Gilbert, Elizabeth “Libby” Tedder and husband Evan, and Virginia “Ricky” Stubbs; nine grandchildren: Andrew (Sheridan) Gilbert, Rachael (Shawn) Gilbert, Matthew (Hannah) Gilbert, Megan Gilbert, Amber Gilbert, Jarred (Paige) Gilbert, Chase (Claira) Gilbert, Angelina Gilbert and Whitley (Josh) Leloup; nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for James Robert “Jim” Gilbert will be Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Elk Horn Cemetery.
Rev. Evan Tedder will be officiating.
Visitation on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 5-8 P.M.
Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund, which can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 18, 2023
Leo Whitlock, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Arvin Ray and Rita Mae (Warner) Whitlock, was born January 6, 1963 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 60 years of age.
He attended the Mt. Washington Baptist and Good Hope Baptist Churches.
Before becoming disabled at the age of eighteen following an automobile accident, he was very athletic being a track star at Taylor County High School.
Survivors include his companion: Melissa Whitlock, his children: Emily Caudle and husband Michael and Levi Read and wife Autumn; three grandchildren: Avery, Jase and Harper Caudle.
Also surviving are eight brothers and sisters: Bill Whitlock and wife Sharon, Clellan Whitlock and wife Elizabeth, Ronnie Whitlock and wife Jeannie, Mazie Bagby and husband Kenneth, Paul Whitlock and wife Ila Jean, Tommy Whitlock, Mary Redman Lampkin and husband Charles, Jerry Whitlock and wife Chicquita; a brother-in-law: Willie Lampkin.
Besides her parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother: Diane Whitlock, Mary Alma Lamkin and Mark Whitlock.
The funeral service for Leo Whitlock will be Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, Campbellsville Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Bro. Raymon Hollins will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 9:00 A.M. Saturday
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 18, 2023
Herlene Kilby of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late James McGaha and Lou Vada Wethington Kilby, was born September 20, 1924 in the Bull Run Holler community of Casey County, KY, and departed this life on Monday, July 17, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 98 years of age.
She had professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. She was a member of the 920 birthday pen pals club and the Green River Homemakers Club. She enjoyed making dolls for her family, quilting, and was a great clothing seamstress.
She had united in marriage to Lendolph Kilby in 1940. He preceded her in death in April of 1987.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in law: Shirley Matney and husband Eugene of Campbellsville
One sister: Doris Owens and husband Bob of Washington state.
Seven grandchildren: Diana Lenington (Roger), Doug Parker (Renee), Kim Knifley (Joe), LeAnne Smith (Jeremy), Amy Hicks (Carl), Renay Wethington (Mike), Jessica Brumm (Guss). 18 great-grandchildren, 27 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild.
Besides her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by her step-father, Robert Lee Kilby, four sisters and four brothers: Naomi Jones, Leona Pike, Ella Wagner, Ruth Vancleave, Elza Kilby, Troy Kilby, Roy Kilby, and Howard Kilby.
There will be a funeral service for Herlene Kilby on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Acton Chapel.
Bro. Dale Curry will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville.
Visitation continues on Friday, July 21, 2023 after 9:00 A.M. at the Acton Chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to Hosparus of Green River or the Cox Cemetery Fund and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 17, 2023
Helen Helm Gribbins Clements of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Troy B. Helm and Anner Lou Bottoms Helm, was born September 8, 1931 in the Merrimac Community of Taylor County, KY, and departed this life on Monday, July 17, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 91 years of age.
She had professed faith in Christ and had been a member of the former Tallow Creek Methodist Church. She retired after 25 plus years of employment with Fruit of the Loom Co. and was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bingo with her sisters, crossword puzzles, and looked forward to her roses sent to her by her husband every week.
She had united in marriage to Billy Gribbins and later to Udell Clements, both who have preceded her in death.
She is survived by five children: Maureen Seaborne, Harold Gribbins and wife Debbie, Louise Gribbins, Kim Cox and Tammy Rainwater all of Campbellsville. Nine grandchildren: Jimmy Hunt, Sherry Hunt, Wesley Seaborne, Cathy Jo England, Chad Gribbins, Travis Gribbins, Lauren Gebler, Adam Rainwater, and T.J. Davis. 13 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
One brother and one sister: Wanda Benningfield and Kenny Bandy both of Louisville, KY.
Besides her parents and her husbands, she was preceded in death by two sons and one daughter: Arnold Gribbins in infancy, Danny Dale Gribbins and Aileen Hunt, one brother and four sisters: Walter Helm, Rosie Gribbins, Ethel “Duck” Graham, Kathleen “Kat” White, and Bonnie Hancock, and one infant granddaughter, Courtney Rae Rainwater.
There will be a funeral service for Helen Helm Gribbins Clements on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, KY with burial to follow in Merrimac Cemetery.
Bro. Roger Bland will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 11:00 – 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
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