George Harris, 75

Posted by on Jul 28, 2021

Mr. George Lee Harris of Campbellsville, son of the late Orby and Jessie (Whitlock) Harris, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Marion County on December 18, 1945, he was 75 years, 7 months, and 8 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Harris was a lifelong farmer and a timber cutter and sawmill worker. He enjoyed spending time in God’s creation, and was a talented animal trainer with a passion for hunting and fishing.

Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by five siblings: Jimmy Harris, Charles Harris, David Harris, Carl Harris, and Dottie Mae Bagby.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Four children: George D, Harris and wife Kim of Raywick, Chad Isaiah Harris and wife Sheena of Green County, Tammy Sue Fisher and husband Michael of Franklin, and Ramona Gail Burris and husband Tracey of Campbellsville,

Five siblings: Minnie Sullivan of Campbellsville, Modean Keeling of Mt. Washington, and Betty Graham, Mary Rose Hensley, and Kathy Thompson, all of Campbellsville,

Fourteen grandchildren,

Twenty-one great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

Mr. Harris chose cremation. All services were performed privately.

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

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Victor Richards, 67

Posted by on Jul 23, 2021

Mr. Victor Lee Richards of Campbellsville was born on November 17, 1953 to Fred and Lydia (Reeves) Richards. He entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, being 67 years, 8 months, and 4 days of age. Born in Danville and raised in Casey County, he had a natural affinity for all things outdoors. A favorite hobby was four wheeling or fishing – especially when his children and grandchildren joined him. Mr. Richards was a talented carpenter and spent the majority of his working life in residential building. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Elkhorn Baptist and Ellisburg Baptist.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Patricia Anne “Patti” (Gribbins) Richards,

Three sons: Raymond Joseph Gribbins and wife Stephanie of Campbellsville, Robert Lee Richards and wife Nicole of Casey County, and Ryan Aaron Richards and fiance Taylor of Somerset,

One daughter: Kaylee Gribbins-Harris and husband Colton of Campbellsville,

Nine grandchildren: Sierra Gribbins, Raymond Axel Gribbins, Hazel Rose Harris, Jasalynn Richards, Chloe Richards, Isaac Fancher, Caleb Fancher, Lilly Spencer, Adley Richards, and Walker Hyden,

Special friends: Carol and Candy Wethington, and Pastor Raymond and Ann Hollins,

And a host of other friends and family members.

Mr. Richards took great pride in providing peace of mind for his family and had chosen to be cremated. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

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Tammy Kay Hughes, 61

Posted by on Jul 23, 2021

Tammy Kay Hughes of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Herbert Carl and Rosamon (leffler) Smith, was born April 24, 1960 in Indianapolis, IN and departed this life on Monday, July 19, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Women and Children Hospital. She was 61 years of age.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing with her dogs.

She united in marriage to Ray Hughes, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by two sons: Travis Hughes and Eston Miller; three sisters and two brothers: Carolyn McNicholas, Linda Coar, Stephanie Smith and husband Steve, Ronnie Smith and Danny Smith all of Indiana and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service for Tammy Kay Hughes will be Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Callahan Cemetery on Speck Ridge Road in Taylor County with burial to follow.

Rev. Paul Pike will be officiating.

There will be no visitation

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

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

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Rev. Charles Johnson, 94

Posted by on Jul 21, 2021

Rev. Charles Boyce Johnson, age 94, a longtime resident of Campbellsville, Kentucky, gained his heavenly wings on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville. Born May 25, 1927 to the late Rufus and Sallie (Grove) Johnson, he was a long time member of the Church of God of America and member and co-pastor of New Life Church of God, where he had ministered over 75 years. He was a former custodian at Metzmeier Nursing Home. Even after retirement, Mr. Johnson continued to express his love for people. He always enjoyed helping, and regularly mowed lawns and planted gardens for others.

He is survived by four children: Charles Jr (Ella) Johnson, Phillip Johnson, Faye Dunn, and Melinda McCullough, and a host of grandchildren and great grand-children. He is also survived by his sister, Annie Richardson.

He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Johnson, son Ronnie Johnson, daughters Nancy and Carolyn Johnson, parents Rufus and Sallie Johnson, and siblings, Dorothy Johnson Smith, Sue Ella Flowers, George Johnson, Luther Johnson, Willie Johnson, James Johnson, Lawrence Johnson, Robert Johnson, Lonie Johnson and Leroy Johnson.

Visitation will be held on Saturday July 24th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 704 E. Broadway, Campbellsville, KY. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 1:00 PM. Pastor Bishop William Paul Hardin will deliver the home going eulogy. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Campbellsville, KY.

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Jay Mercer, 52

Posted by on Jul 19, 2021

Mr. Jay Stuart Mercer, son of Wayne and Delores Brawner, was born in Springfield, Illinois on October 9, 1968. He departed this life on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his home in Campbellsville, being 52 years, 9 months, and 8 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Mercer was a former sanitation engineer, being employed by the City of Campbellsville and Waste Connections. He had a quick-thinking mind; he especially enjoyed inserting bits of trivia into conversations, both in-person and over text. A talented pool player, he also enjoyed time spent with his children doing yardwork.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Amber (Graham) Mercer,

His mother: Delores Brawner of Campbellsville,

Three children: Ford Mercer and Zuri Mercer, both of Campbellsville, and Noah Mercer of Arizona,

Two brothers: Joe Ray Schmidt of Illinois, and Bill Mercer of Arizona,

His mother-in-law: Brenda Graham of Edmonton,

Two sisters-in-law: Tiffany Ferguson and husband Lancee, and Carla Kampf and husband Michael, all of Glasgow,

Three brothers-in-law: Michael Graham and wife Royce of Arizona, and Kevin Graham and wife Tammy, and Kelly Graham, all of Oklahoma,

And a host of other family members and friends.

The family chose cremation. All services were performed privately.

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

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