Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 4, 2023
Mrs. Lorene Sprowles Price of Campbellsville was born in Taylor County, KY on February 24, 1930, to the late Jeff Thompson and Ona Martin Thompson. She departed this life on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at her residence, being 92 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Zion Separate Baptist Church. Mrs. Price was retired from the Fruit of the Loom Company. She enjoyed taking care of her flowers, cooking, and her little dog Bella. She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two daughters and two sons: Janis Sprowles, Joyce Summers, Glenn Sprowles and wife Debbie, and Kenneth Sprowles and wife Connie all of Campbellsville.
Seven grandchildren: Marsha Rakes, Michelle Rakes, Heather Jaynes, Haley Sprowles, Shawn Sprowles and wife Cassie, Jeff Pyles and wife Jennifer, Joey Sprowles and wife Ramie. One Step-granddaughter: Carol Richerson and husband Bryan, fourteen great-grandchildren and a host of great-great-grandchildren.
One sister: Connie Gardner of Summersville and a host of other family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons: Jimmy Sprowles and Ricky Price, One brother: Delbert Thompson, and one grandson: Brian Sprowles.
Visitation for Mrs. Lorene Sprowles Price will be held February 7, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Lorene Sprowles Price on Wednesday February 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
Bro. Arnold Sprowles and Bro. Ronnie Dooley will officiate. Interment will follow in the Zion Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to the Zion Cemetery Fund.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 1, 2023
Mr. Dixie Payne “Shorty” Hamilton passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in Campbellsville. Born in Adair County, KY to the late Wilburn Payne Hamilton and Lucille Breeding Hamilton on April 19, 1943, he was 79 years of age at the time of his death. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Spurlington United Methodist Church. Mr. Hamilton was retired from the Fruit of the Loom Company and had served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He loved fishing, whittling, keeping yards clean and being outdoors, and was known for his big heart. He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Linda May Callison Hamilton
One son: Benjamin Randall Hamilton and wife Courtney
One brother: Dickie (Pete) Hamilton and wife Marquita
Four grandchildren: Tatum Paige Hamilton and Lilyana Elise Hamilton, Levi Brady and Bryleigh Wheet.
And a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by: one sister: Donna Burris
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Hamilton on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Robert Morris will officiate. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 5:00-8:00 PM.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to Hosparus of Green River and may be made at the funeral home.
Serving as Pallbearers are: Ben Hamilton, Levi Brady, Mark Hamilton, Jeff Hamilton, Todd Burris and Ryan Knifley.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 26, 2023
Joshua Anthony Milby, of Campbellsville, the son of Kent Milby and Kimberly (Meers) Morrison was born November 29, 1986 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his home. He was 36 years of age.
Joshua enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycles and working on cars and was a general laborer.
Survivors include his father: Kent Milby and wife June of Campbellsville; his mother: Kimberly Morrison of Hodgenville; his children, Destiny, Jaidon, Raylin and Zathan.
Also his grandparents: Rev. Elizabeth Milby and Lana Pruitt; a step-brother and step-sister: Aaron Smith and Tiphanie Lawson and husband Timmy and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Joshua Anthony Milby will be Friday at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Wilson Cemetery at Gabe.
Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating
Family requests visitation after 12:00 noon Friday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 20, 2023
Mr. Matthew Kane Franklin of Campbellsville, son of Michael and Misty Franklin, was born on July 9, 2004. He entered into eternity on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 18 years, 6 months, and 6 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church. He was a 2022 graduate of Taylor County High School and was a proud employee of ABEL Construction in Louisville. He had recently began pursuing an apprenticeship in carpentry and was a member of Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters, Local 175. He will be remembered for his contagious laughter and his equal love for people from all walks of life. It was said that Matt was “bigger than life, and with a heart like Jesus”.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His parents: Michael and Misty Franklin,
A sister: Micah LeAnn Bragg and husband Tyler,
His girlfriend: Lindsey Wells,
Paternal grandparents: Lynn and Phyllis Franklin,
And a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends, both local and across the United States, too numerous to name.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Robert Harold and Glenda June Gribbins.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Franklin on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Steve Skaggs will officiate. Burial will follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery in Bradfordsville.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 20, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
Serving as casketbearers are Connor Dishman, Bailey Butler, Justin Barrett, Zach Nelson, Auston Murrell, Chandler Franklin, and Devon Roberts. Honorary pallbearers will be the 2022 Taylor County High School football team, coaches, and staff.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 18, 2023
Mrs. Brenda Delores Matthews of Campbellsville, formerly of Cave City, KY was born in Louisville, KY on June 18, 1954 to the late Billy Dewayne Francisco and Ruth Mae (Matthews) Francisco. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her home, being 68 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Matthews was an employee with the Campbellsville Independent Schools serving in the high school lunchroom. She enjoyed coloring and panting woodcrafts and spending time with family.
Survivors include her loving husband of 49 years, Daryl Matthews of Campbellsville.
She also leaves to cherish her memory: One daughter, Monica Bricken and husband Keith of Campbellsville. One grandson: Logan Bricken. One sister: Debbie Turner of Hodgenville. One Nephew and One Niece: Brad Turner and wife Beth, and Angie Morris and husband Mark. One brother-in-law Ronnie Matthews, and a host of other family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Kenneth and Ruth Matthews, and one brother-in-law Owen Turner.
Visitation for Mrs. Brenda Delores Matthews will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with cremation to follow with interment in the Brookside Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to be donations to the Taylor County Animal Shelter.
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