Posted by Lyndell Petty 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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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 14, 2021
Raymond John Benaitis, the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Brazaitis) Benaitis, was born Ocotber 2, 1942 in Chicago, IL and departed this life on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 4:08 AM at his home in Campbellsville. He was 78 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. He was a precision grinding machinist.
Ray as he was mostly called was an opera music fanatic and enjoyed singing it as well. He liked country and western music, enjoyed cooking and was a fix-it man. He also enjoyed deer hunting and fishing.
His is survived by his wife: Viola (Willis) Benaitis of Campbellsville; four children: Raymond Benaitis, Jr and wife Shannon, Sean Benaitis and wife Dannette, Anita Daniels and David Gall, all of Illinois; three sisters: Alvina Giedraitis and Helen Ann Hupetisw both of Illinois and Katherine Johnson and husband David of Indiana; 13 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law: Norene Feese, special friend: Mike Best and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three children: Kenny Absher, Ronald Absher and Richard Absher.
The funeral service for Raymond Benaitis will be Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial in the Absher Cemetery in Adair County.
The funeral service will be streamed online on L.R. Petty Funeral Home facebook page.
Bro. Michael Woodrum will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 10:30 A.M. EST on Saturday until time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to Hosparus of Green River, which can made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 2, 2021
Mrs. Bertha Marie (Cox) Sluder of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Vance Lee and Ida (Sluder) Cox, was born in Taylor County on June 13, 1942. She passed peacefully from this life on Friday, July 2, 2021, in Campbellsville being 79 years of age.
She was a former employee of Huber’s Restaurant and The Old Brown Jersey, and was a cherished mother and grandmother.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Six children: Joy Atwood Helm, James Edward Atwood, Jr. and wife Stephanie, all of Campbellsville, Jerry Atwood of Elk Horn, and Roger Atwood, Theresa Atwood, and Waylon Atwood and fiancé Rochelle Stallard, all of Campbellsville,
Two siblings: Joyce Mings and Louise Arnett, both of Campbellsville,
Ten grandchildren: Cody Helm, Leeann Helm, Kevin Helm, Colby Atwood, Jamie Atwood, Jenny Atwood, Chase Atwood, Tasha Gribbins, Dylan Gribbins, and Jonathan Wiser,
Eight great-grandchildren: Cheyanna, Tyler, Shelby, Paisley, Mitchy Landon, Jordan, Peyton, Jackson, Carlrigh, and Anna Lee,
Three great-great grandchildren: Kayden, Kynslee, and Gentree,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by five siblings: Ralph David Cox, Vance Lee Cox, Jr., Phillip Cox, Albert Cox, and Josephine Cox.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Bertha Marie Sluder on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Harden Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 7, after 2:00 PM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 2, 2021
Mr. Maurice Lee Graham was born on September 25, 1943 in Taylor County to the late James Robert “Bob” and Frances (Gupton) Graham. He departed this life on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at his home, being 77 years, 9 months, and 5 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Graham was a retired welder and mechanic, a sought-after horologist, and an employee of Splash Car Wash. He was the devoted husband to Mrs. Loudenia Gist, and together they shared 42 years of marriage. Mr. Graham’s friendly and approachable demeanor will be cherished many years after his passing.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Mrs. Lou Graham of Campbellsville,
Four children: Don (Lara) Graham of Lebanon, and William “Butter” (Tiffany Judd) Pike, Robert (Jenny) Pike, and Sam (Willie) Graham, all of Campbellsville,
Five siblings: Sam (Connie) Graham, Phyllis (Lynn) Franklin, Jen (Terry) Cameron, Gail Price, and Frankie (Jennifer) Graham,
Twelve grandchildren: Tanner Graham, Trent Graham, Allanha Graham, Gracie Pike, Olivia Judd, Lucas Judd, Brett Pike, Katelyn Pike, Kendal Farmer, Emma Thompson, Matthew Graham, and Derek Graham,
And a host of other friends and family.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Stephen Lee Graham, and four brothers, Brad Graham, Billy Graham, Kenneth Graham, and Tommy Graham.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Lee Graham on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Mark Graham and Bro. Jeff Edwards will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 6, after 5:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 30, 2021
Donald Ray “Donnie” Clements, the son of the late Herlan Smith and Betty Clements, was born July 5, 1956 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Louisville at the University Hospital. He was 65 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Victory Church in Campbellsville.
Donnie, as he was most known by, enjoyed gardening, fishing, and being outdoors, but most of all, his grandchildren.
He united in marriage to Amanda (Parker) Clements, who preceded him in death in 2017.
He is survived by a daughter: Monica Antle and husband Jason of Mannsville; five sisters: Peggy Newton and Carol Gathof and husband Rick all of Louisville, Lois Brown of Campbellsville, Gail Blankenship and husband Jimmy of Greensburg and Linda Barnett of Alabama; two brothers: John Michael Smith and companion Shannon Pryor of Louisville and Billy Smith and wife Carla of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Christopher Benningfield and fiancé Alee Bush and Manda-Lynn Benningfield and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Donald Ray “Donnie” Clements will be Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Family requests visitation after 10 AM Tuesday until time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
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