Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 13, 2022
Douglas Edward “Doug” Cox, the son of Dollie Jean (Gabbert) Cox and the late Kermit Cox, was born April 4, 1956 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, March 13, 2022 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 65 years of age,
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Campbellsville Separate Baptist Church.
Before becoming disabled, he was an employee of former Crabtree’s Firestone in Campbellsville.
Doug, which he was known mostly as enjoyed gardening, canning and spending time with his grandkids and family.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by three half-sisters: Patricia Lee, Linda Nunn and Wilma Sluder.
Survivors include his mother: Dollie Jean Cox of Campbellsville; a son and a daughter: Justin Edward Cox of Columbia and Rachael Mae Spurling of Mannsville.
Also a brother: Carl Michael Cox of Campbellsville; a sister: Kathy Jean Pelly and husband Terry of Knifley; a half-sister: Cassie Brady of Lebanon; two grandchildren: Emily Grace and Bonnie Sue Spurling and a host of nieces, nephews including Ethan Pelly and Amanda Celis and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Douglas Edward “Doug” Cox will be Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Troy Grider and Bro. Matthew Lawhorn will be officiating.
Visitation on Tuesday after 10:00 A.M.
Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association or The American Diabetes Association, both can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 7, 2022
Mrs. Doris Kay Judd of Campbellsville passed from this life on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at her home. Born on July 27, 1947 in Green County to the late Will Andy and Gertrude Katherine (Vaughn) Druin, she was 74 years, 7 months, and 7 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Summersville Baptist Church. Mrs. Judd was a graduate of Campbellsville College, where she had earned an associate’s degree in business. She was a former seamstress, sold Avon products over 45 years, and was an account manager for US Airways. Mrs. Judd was a mother and grandmother first, though, always leading by example, whether it be how to love, how to pray, or when to play a prank – and she was usually the best at all three.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Three children: Rebecca Kaye Williams and husband Bob of Campbellsville, Terri Marie Loutfi of Campbellsville, and John Nicholas Hall and wife Leslie of Greensburg,
A sister: Marietta Jeffries of Bedford, Indiana,
A sister-in-law: Mildred Druin of Campbellsville,
Eight grandchildren: Laura Williams, Miranda Wiggins and husband Lane, Stephanie Shelton and husband Jerry, Michael Scott, Natalie Smith and husband Dwight, Abby Sarmiento, Nalan Atkinson, and Jasmine Oller,
A close friend: Marcia Winn,
Eleven great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family members and friends.
Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Othel Nelson “Double Dry” Judd, and three siblings, Fredrick Vaughn, Silvia Cave, and Noel Barkley Druin.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Judd on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Green County.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, March 10, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 5, 2022
Carl “Possum” Harris, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Orvey Carl Harris, Jr and Betty (Keith) Harris, was born June 5, 1976 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 45 years of age.
He was an employee of Cox Interiors and was of the Baptist Faith.
Possum enjoyed fishing, hunting, and teaching others to hunt and fish; he loved coin collecting and spending time with his grandson and his dog Dottie Mae.
He is survived by his wife: Maranda (Miles) Harris; a daughter: Bethany Harris and companion Sean Mullins and a son: Dakota Harris all of Campbellsville.
Other survivors include a brother: James Harris and wife Stephanie of Lebanon; two sisters: Carla Garrett and husband Chris and Betsy Thompson and husband Doug of Mt. Sherman; a grandson: Kade Mullins; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Carl “Possum” Harris will be Wednesday, March 9, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 2, 2022
ames Craig Richerson, II, of Campbellsville, the son of James Craig and Linda Faye (Richardson) Richerson, was born July 28, 1969 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Monday, February 28, 2022 at this home. He was 52 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Meadowview Baptist Church and was and employee of Taylor County Board of Education as a custodian at the Taylor County High School, where he was also the assistant football coach.
Craig as he was most known enjoyed football, basketball, hunting, fishing, canning and was an avid UK fan.
He is survived by his parents: James Craig “JC” and Linda Richerson; his wife: Tammia (Penick) Richerson; a daughter: Deidra Brandy ‘DJ” Caskey and husband Jeremy of Millersburg; a brother: Scott Allen Richerson and companion Tina Thompson; two grandchildren: MaKenzie and Natalie Caskey; his mother-in-law: Judy Penick; his Aunts: Shirley Mohler, Kay Richardson, Janie Schick and Fran Seifert; his uncles: Willard Richardson and Max Richerson and wife Neva; a brother-in-law: Troy Penick; a sister-in-law: Donna Penick and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for James Craig Richerson II will be Friday, March 4, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Brent Gupton will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Taylor County High School Football program which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 27, 2022
Howard Thomas Martin, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Elder Herbert and Rose (Reynolds) Martin, was born November 26, 1924 in Tiskilwa, Illinois and departed this life on Saturday, February 26, 2022 in Lebanon at the Village of Lebanon Senior Living. He was 97 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church.
He was a World War II Veteran, having served in the United States Army.
He was a former postal supervisor and interim postmaster for the USPS, a former building and HVAC contractor and a tax preparer, having operated H& R Block in Campbellsville.
He was also a member of the American Legion Post 82 in Campbellville and a past president of the Jaycees.
He enjoyed working, fishing, collecting stamps for his children, had a taste for good cheese and hanging out with his buddies at Druther’s.
He united in marriage to Alice Cary (Wade) Martin, who preceded him in death on December 26, 2020.
Survivors include four children: Craig Martin and wife Renee of Lexington, Kaye Jones and husband Mike of Louisville, Scott Martin and wife Marilyn and Suzanne Wright all of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Shannon Lyman, Lauren (Rob) Poullos, Chad (Sallee) Jones, Jill (Travis) Wall, Courtney (Caleb) Davis, Jaclyn Martin and Kyle (Brittany) Martin; twelve great-grandchildren: Alec (Sidney) Lyman, Mason Lyman, Trenton Poullos, Giana Poullos, Mollie Wall, Eli Wall, Noah Wall, Elliot Davis, Theo Davis, Karlee Rakel, Rendyn Martin and Tealynn Martin and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law: Eddie Wright; a brother: Robert Martin and a sister: Lois Oyler.
The funeral service for Howard Martin will be Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and will be interred beside his wife the Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Dr. James Jones will be officiating.
Visitation after 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday until time for the service.
The funeral service can be viewed live on the L.R. Petty Funeral Home facebook page.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or Gideon Bible donations, both can be made at the funeral home.
All visitors are required to wear a mask or face covering
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