Joyce Walker, 79

Posted by on Feb 16, 2023

Joyce Walker, of Knifley, the daughter of the late George Ford and Carrie (Shaw) Kavich, was born June 23, 1943 in Louisville, KY and departed this life Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Louisville at the Norton Hosparus Inpatient Center. She was 79 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Knifley Christian Church.

Joyce enjoyed collecting dolls, crafting, loved jewelry and shopping.

She united in marriage to Franklin Roosevelt Walker, who preceded him in death in 2017.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in deth by a brother: Buddy Kavich.

Survivors include four children: Angela Hoke and companion Walter Brangers, Pamela Wilkerson and husband Brad Cook, Robin Piercy and husband David and Rusty Walker and wife Linda.

Also two sisters: Cathy Young and husband Gary and Sandy Hatfield; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and special friend: Jessie Nunez.

The funeral service for Joyce Walker will be Monday, February 20, 2023 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. Hugh Withers will be officiating.

Visitation on Monday after 11:00 A.M. until time for the service

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Billy ‘Wally” Ellis, 45

Posted by on Feb 16, 2023

Mr. Billy Wallace “Wally” Ellis, Jr. of Buffalo, age 45, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the Baptist Health Hardin Hospital in Elizabethtown. Son of Lucille (Benningfield) and the late Billy Wallace Ellis, Sr., he was born in Marion County on June 21, 1977, and was of the Christian faith. He loved to work and was a talented welder. He enjoyed spending his free time outside, usually hunting or fishing.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Two sons: Daniel Ellis and companion Jasmin Shawler of Liberty, and Rowdy Ellis of Campbellsville,

His mother: Lucille Ellis of Lebanon,

A sister: Lou Jean Hasty and husband George of Lebanon,

One grandchild: Carson Shawler,

And a host of extended family members and friends.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Ellis on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday after 12:00 PM until time for the service.

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Betty Jo Cox

Posted by on Feb 14, 2023

Betty Jo Cox

Mrs. Betty Jo Cox of Campbellsville was born in Taylor County, KY on September 30, 1940, to the late Paul Parker and Fannie Willis Parker. She departed this life on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Grandview Nursing and Rehab, being 82 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Cox was retired from the Fruit of the Loom Company. She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two brothers and three sisters: Sue Munday, Peggy Hatcher, Jackie Parker and wife Abby, Jerry Parker and wife Sandra and Kaye Robison. One son-in law: Ricky Barnes.

Three grandchildren: Chris Davis and wife Leslie, Joseph Davis and wife Aubrey, and Tyler Barnes.

Six great-grandchildren: Parker Davis, Pace Davis, Paxton Davis, Beau Davis, Jasper Barnes, and Tyson Barnes, and a host of other family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth M. Cox, and two daughters: Debbie Davis (Jerry) and Libby Barnes. One brother: Jimmy Ray Parker

There will be a graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Betty Jo Cox on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, Campbellsville, KY.

Family and Friends will officiate.

Memorials are suggested to be donations to Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery.

 

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Carol Ann Hernandez, 60

Posted by on Feb 14, 2023

Carol Ann Hernandez, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late George and Marie (Paladino) Schonmann, was born July 17, 1962 in Queens, New York and departed this life on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home. She was 60 years of age.

She was a former cook at the Creekside Restaurant in Campbellsville and enjoyed crafting.

Survivors include her children: Stephanie Wisniewski Guerrero and husband Juan, Elena Bellamy and Robert Hernandez and companion: Dana Hicks, all of Campbellsville.

Also surviving is a sister and brother: Georgette Diesso of Flordia and Gary Schonmann and wife Joyce of New York; twelve grandchildren: Domonique Wisniewski, Elisa Perez, Danny Figueroa, Jr., Robert Figueroa, Kyasia Hernandez, Taliyah Higgins, Jalin Dennis, Frank Bellamy III, Ziair Conner, Kailei Hernandez, Ava Fields and Keeli Raikes; great-grandchild: Zay’Eion; nieces: Nicole Souto, Kristy Souto and Michelle Diesso.

The family chose cremation

Final resting place will be in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

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

 

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Benjamin Forrest Hughes

Posted by on Feb 10, 2023

Benjamin Forrest Hughes

Benjamin Forrest Hughes, of Campbellsville, the son Lena Gail Gribbins and the late Michael Glen Hughes was born November 3, 1988 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in Campbellsville. He was 34 years of age.

He was of the Methodist Faith.

Besides his Mother he is survived by one sister and one brother: Anjelica Hughes and “Little” Mike Hughes both of Campbellsville, his Grandmother LaVerne Wise, a host of Aunts, Uncles, and other relatives and friends.

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