Phillip Barker, 71

Posted by on Feb 9, 2024

Mr. Phillip James Barker of Campbellsville passed from this life on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville following an extended illness. Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 5, 1953, he was 71 years of age. He was of the Catholic faith, and a former factory worker. He will long be remembered as a family man, always caring for his kids and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia (Kozak) Barker, his parents, Henry and Eileen Barker, a son, Brian Harvey, and two siblings, Jean Shimek and Michael Barker.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Eight children: James Barker, Jimy Wood, Johnny Wood and wife Cathy, Frankie Harvey, Barbara Bomia, Martha Harvey and companion Kevin Hall, Marie Harvey, and Sherry Burgess and husband Phillip,

And a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and several other family members and friends.

At the request of Mr. Barker, cremation will be accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. There was no public visitation.

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Melissa Durham, 59

Posted by on Feb 7, 2024

Melissa Gayle Durham, of Greensburg, the daughter of Kathlene Riehl and the late James Arthur Jackson was born January 24, 1965 in Galveston, Texas and departed this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was 59 years of age.

          She was a former employee of Druthers and was of the Pentecostal Faith.

Melissa enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Besides her father, she was preceded in death by a sister: Lisa McFarland and Doreen Durham to which she called mom.

Survivors include her mother: Kathlene Riehl of Texas; three sons: Wendell Reynolds and wife Bobbie of Greensburg, James Reynolds and Christopher Reynolds, both of Campbellsville; two brothers: David Jackson and Steven Giles, both of Texas.

Also surviving are ten grandchildren, including Zeb, that she helped raise; five great-grandchildren; special friends: Tonya Powell and Steve McCarty and a sister-in-law: Jennifer Lawson and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family chose cremation and a public memorial service will be held in the near future.

 L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund.

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Sharon Barri Martin, 74

Posted by on Feb 6, 2024

Sharon Barri Martin, 74

Sharon Barri Martin, of Campbellsville, was born August 3, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Melvin and Rose (Needleman) Roth and departed this life on Monday, February 5, 2024 in Campbellsville at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 74 years of age.

She was a former travel agent and online customer care agent and was of the Jewish Faith.

Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include a daughter: Erin Hazelwood and husband Terrell of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Mia and Noah Hazelwood.

Also surviving is a brother: Gary Roth of Hawaii; a sister: Vicki Zimmerman of North Dakota and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

The family of Sharon Barri Martin chose cremation and no formal services are scheduled at this time.

 L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangments.

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Dorothy Mae Keltner, 81

Posted by on Feb 5, 2024

Dorothy Mae Keltner of Knoxville, formerly of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Lilburn and Mary Irene (Murphy) Daugherty and departed this life on Saturday, February 3, 2024 in Knoxville at the Oakwood Senior Living. She was 81 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist Faith.

Dorothy was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a medical assistant and retired from Verizon.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters: Donald Daugherty, Barbara Hood and Shirley Ann Miskell.

Survivors include a daughter: Jennifer Harris and husband Bill of Knoxville and Steven Keltner of Bowling Green; three sisters: Mary Jane Brown of Tennessee, Brenda Rayner and husband Lee of Campbellsville and Vickie Miller and husband Norman of Florida; a brother: James Daugherty and wife Juanita of Alabama and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

A graveside service for Dorothy Mae Keltner will be Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with interment to follow.

Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.

There will be no PUBLIC visitation prior to the service

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

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Wendell Warren, 75

Posted by on Feb 5, 2024

Wendell Warren, 75

Wendell Warren Obituary

Wendell Warren of Campbellsville, the son of the late William Bud Warren and Helena Close Warren, was born June 5, 1948, in Kewanee, IL, and departed this life on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Taylor Regional Hospital.  He was 75 years of age.

He was of the Presbyterian Faith He was a retired truck driver for Landstar and had also driven for Fruit of the Loom using the CB radio handle “Pantyman”. He enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, boating, smoking cigars, and shooting guns. He was a very social person and to know him was to love him. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force in Vietnam and Thailand. He was also a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by Betty Coomer Warren, his wife and constant companion, having united in marriage on April 23, 1971. Also surviving are two children: Denise Benningfield (Tim) of Lebanon, and Wesley Warren (Chasity) of Campbellsville. Three grandchildren: Taylor Smith (Joe), Lydia Walden (Travis), Sydney Johnson, and companion Masyn Cobb. Six great-grandchildren: Annabelle, Max, Drake, Hayes, Hudson, and Emery. Three step-grandchildren: James Dylan, Jarett, and Mariah, and three step-great-grandchildren: Addie, Lively, and Avery.

Also surviving are two sisters: Vickie Yount (Tommy) of Taylorsville, and Terri Germain (Steve) of Freeport, FL.

There will be a funeral service for Wendell Warren at 11 A.M. Saturday, February 10, 2024, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 Father Bradley Pace and Bro. Kevin Shirrell will officiate.

The family requests visitation on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 5 P. M. to 8 P. M. at the funeral home.

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