Jennifer “Jenny” Hoots, 45

Posted by on Feb 9, 2023

Jennifer Lynn “Jenny” Hoots, of Somerset, the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Betty Ruth (Griffith) Lindsay, was born May 25, 1977 in Oneida, Tennessee and passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Somerset at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 45 years of age.

She was a certified nursing assistant and was of the Baptist faith.

She was a cat and dog lover, enjoyed fishing and drawing, her favorite artwork was bears.

Survivors include her husband: Jeff Hoots of Somerset; a son: Matthew Hunter Stewart of Tennessee; step-children: Cheyenne Hoots of Campbellsville and Chelsae Bohl and husband Daniel of Flemingsburg; a brother: Charlie Lindsay and wife Linda of Robbins, Tennessee; a sister: Shirley Edens and husband Ora “Pop” of Radcliff.

Also two step-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Memorial service for Jennifer “Jenny” Hoots will be Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

Bro. Steve Hoots officiating.

Family requests visitation after 12 Noon on Saturday

Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund which can be made at the funeral home.

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Patricia Griffith, 78

Posted by on Feb 5, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Ruth Friend Griffith of Elk Horn, formerly of Pikeville, KY was born in Pike County, KY on November 29, 1944 to the late Thurmond Bruce Friend and Ruth Bales Friend. She departed this life on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab, being 78 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Broadway Church of Christ. Mrs. Griffith was an employee in the banking industry. She enjoyed playing tennis, running a 10K race, puzzles, landscaping, and memorizing her Bible.

Survivors include one son and one daughter: Ray Goff of Louisville, KY and Cathy Falls and husband Matt of Merrimac, KY.

She also leaves to cherish her memory three grandchildren: Lydia Goff, McCayla Falls, and Hunter Falls and a host of other family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Keith Griffith, three brothers: Bob Friend, Gary Friend and Bill Friend.

Visitation for Mrs. Patricia Ruth Friend Griffith will be held Monday, February 6, 2023 from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville.

A Graveside  Service will be conducted Tuesday, February 7, at 11:00 A.M. at Brookside Cemetery, W Main St, Campbellsville.

Dr. Brian Rafferty will be officiating.

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Raymond Murrell Ford, 81

Posted by on Feb 5, 2023

Raymond Murrell Ford, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Coakley and Flora (Lewis) Ford was born December 21, 1941 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Greensburg at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital. He was 81 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Robinson Creek Baptist Church and a Veteran, having served in the United States Army National Guard.

He was a retired Lance Inc. delivery driver and installed replacement windows after his retirement, while enjoying smoking his pipe.

Survivors include his wife: Sharon K. (Bault) Ford; a son: Anthony Craig Ford and wife Dwanna Sue all of Campbellsville; two sisters and two brothers: Rosemary Mardis, Donald Ford and Leonard Ford all of Campbellsville and Deanie Price of Mt. Washington.

Also two grandchildren: Cody Mason Ford and wife Rachel and Tanner McCade Ford and wife Haley and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Mardell Benningfield.

A private graveside service will be held at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with interment to follow.

 Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating.

 A PUBLIC visitation will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 5-8 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

 

 

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Lorene Sprowles Price

Posted by on Feb 4, 2023

Lorene Sprowles Price

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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Dixie Payne “Shorty” Hamilton

Posted by on Feb 1, 2023

Dixie Payne “Shorty” Hamilton

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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