Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 5, 2023
Darlene Betsy Sherrell of Bradfordsville, daughter of the late Charlie Wright and Mary Rakes Wright, was born December 13, 1937 in Marion County and departed this life on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the Village of Lebanon. She was 85 years of age.
She was a homemaker and a former caregiver. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Arbuckle Baptist Church. She enjoyed talking, cooking, storytelling, woodworking, crafting, and spending time with her family.
Survivors include five sons: Darrell Sherrell and wife Lorrie, Bro. Bo Sherrell and wife Julie, P.J. Sherrell and wife Cathy, Raymond Sherrell and wife Mary, and Roger Lane. One brother: Larry Wright.
Ten grandchildren: Darrell Glen Sherrell, Chastity Gribbins, Kelly Cissell, Brian Sherrell, Bradley Sherrell, Tyler Sherrell, Jason Sherrell, Timothy Sherrell, Elliot Sherrell, and Nikki Lane, eleven great –grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Junior Sherrell, One daughter, Libby Powell, three daughter-in-laws: Nita Sherrell, Sharon Sherrell, and Cathy Lane.
Three sisters: Patsy Smothers, Wanda Lyons, and Rhoda Brady.
The funeral service Darlene Betsy Sherrell will be conducted Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery in Bradfordsville. Bro. Ricky Rodgers will officiate.
Family requests visitation on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to Hosparus or Gideon Bibles.
There will be a bereavement meal at the Bradfordsville Community Center following the services.

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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 4, 2023
Brenda Kay Corbin Shofner of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Linward “Buddy” Beal Corbin and Ida Bell Perkins Corbin, was born, June 30, 1950 in Taylor County and departed this life at 12:28 P.M. on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Baptist Health Louisville. She was 72 years of age.
She enjoyed being a mother to her twin sons, cooking and working in her flowers. She was a former employee of Big-K in Elmhurst Plaza having worked in the shoe dept. She was an avid UK fan and enjoyed watching basketball.
Survivors include two sons: Brad Derrick Shofner and Chad Eric Shofner of Campbellsville. One brother, Tommy Corbin and wife Cindy of Campbellsville. Two grandchildren: Saylor Bleu Shofner and Dalton Trey Shofner, one great-granddaughter: Lylah Erin Shofner.
Her nieces: Trista Corbin Moss and husband Ryan and Melinda Shirrell
Her nephews: Blake Corbin and wife Jamie.
Several great nieces and nephews: Aria Corbin, Lincoln Corbin, Cora Moss, Lily Moss, Brandon Thompson, and Amberly Thompson Pittman.
Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Lillie Mae Shirrell.
She is also survived by special friends and caregivers: Beth Frazier and Taylor Brewer.
The funeral service Brenda Kay Corbin Shofner will be conducted Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
Family requests visitation on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Brad Derrick Shofner, Tommy Corbin, Blake Corbin, Bobby Rhodes, Jamie Eads and Ryan Moss.
Honorary Pallbearers: Chad Eric Shofner and Joe Rucker.

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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 4, 2023
Doris Marilyn Williams, of Lebanon, formerly of Campbellsville, was born, September 8, 1947 in Taylor County to the late Hubert l. and Evelyn (Noel) Cox, and departed this life on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in Lebanon at her home.
She was 75 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the God’s Friendship Chapel in Campbellsville and was a homemaker.
She united in marriage to Richard Lee Williams on December 6, 1962 and passed away on January 17, 2010.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in the death by thirteen brothers and sisters and a grandson: Jordan Chandler Williams.
Survivors include her children: Kimberly (Philip) Smith of Indiana, Ricky (Dana) Williams, Shannon (Robbie) Wilson all of Campbellsville, Steven D. (Angela) Williams of Lebanon and Shaune (Lisa) Williams of Louisville.
Also two sisters and two brothers: Patsy McDonald, Carroll Keith Cox, Lana Pendleton and Timmie Cox; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren; a special friend and caregiver: Carole Hogan and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Doris Marilyn Williams will be conducted Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Green River Memorial Cemetery.
Pastor Nicholas Smith will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:30 A.M. until time for the service

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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 2, 2023
Isamae Adams of Bradfordsville, KY, the daughter of the late Irvin Courtwright and Jane Goode Courtwright, was born June 11, 1930 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, June 1, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 92 years of age.
She had professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Pleasant Valley Christian Church in Bradfordsville. She was a homemaker and had been employed in the restaurant business for over twenty years. She enjoyed music and playing instruments of all kinds by ear. She had performed at Renfro Valley and many other places all over the United States. She was also known as a painting artist.
She is survived by three sons and one daughter: Kenny Adams, Marty Adams and wife Bridget, and Darren Adams, all of Bradfordsville. Annette Malone and husband Dan of Lebanon. One son-in-law, David Rakes of Lebanon.
Five grandchildren: Terry Wilson (Beth), Bobbie Jean Todd (Jeff), Krystal Adams, Derek Adams (Allison), and Kellan Adams. Fourteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Adams, a daughter, Anna Fay Rakes, two sisters, Lucille Matherly and Bobbi Jean Courtwright, and one brother, Danny Courtwright, and a grandchild, Amanda Jo Adams.
There will be a funeral service for Isamae Adams on Monday June 5, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Pleasant Valley Christian Church in Bradfordsville, KY with burial to follow in the Weatherford Cemetery. Bro. Delane Pinkston and Bro. Bill Miller will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Monday June 5, 2023 from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at Pleasant Valley Christian Church in Bradfordsville, KY.
Serving as Pallbearers will be: Terry Wilson, Derek Adams, Kallen Adams, Kameron Leake, Lyndon Leake, P.T. Malone and Tony Courtwright

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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 1, 2023

Mrs. Mary Frances Lee of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at her home. Daughter of the late Lemuel and Mattie (Farmer) Mardis, she was born in Taylor County on September 29, 1941 and was 81 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church. Mrs. Lee was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and was an in-home childcare provider for many years. She was the devoted wife of Charles Wayne Lee, who preceded her in death in 2003.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two daughters: Lisa Lee Webb and Erica Lee,
A brother: Harold Mardis and wife Eunonia,
Sisters-in-law: Nellie Mardis, Shirley Mardis, and Ailene Mardis,
A close friend: Linda Sluder,
And several other extended family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Lee on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Dannie Nelson will officiate. Immediately following the service, she will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 5, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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