Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 25, 2025
Robert Lee “Bobby” Smiley, formerly of Adair County, the son of the late Oscar ray and Laura (Alley) Smiley, was born June 5, 1933 in Columbia, KY and departed this life on Friday, September 12, 2025 in Greensburg at the Green River Trails. He was 92 years of age.
He was a Veteran of the United States Army as an MP during the Korean War, a Masonic Lodge Member in Greenwood, Indiana and was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include a daughter: Robin Lynn Smiley of Campbellsville; a brother: Phillip Smiley and wife Brenda of Campbellsville; a sister: Jean Quinn of Columbia and a host of nieces and nephews including Greg Smiley of Campbellsville.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Nella Fae (Burton) Smiley; his siblings: Eldred Ray Smiley, Demeree Smiley, Marie Stephens, Mable Burton and Doris Smiley.
To honor his request, NO public visitation or services were conducted.
Entombment was in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Greenwood, Indiana.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville was in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 24, 2025
Herman Leon “Lee” Drury, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Herman Larue and Eula Faye (Harlow) Drury, was born August 5, 1945 in Lawrenceburg, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 80 years of age. He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Airforce during Vietnam and was retired from GTE. Lee enjoyed farming, woodworking, reading, motorcycles and refurbishing old cars. He united in marriage to Barbara Ann (Kingery) in November 7, 1967, who survives. To this union was born one daughter Paige Drury of Campbellsville. Also surviving is a brother: Vernon Drury and wife Louise of Salvisa, KY and a special longtime friend: Kenny Hopper. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters: Daryl Drury, Lena Frances Wilkins and Bonita Gayle Tingle.
To honor the wishes of Mr. Drury, cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 23, 2025
Bonnie Cox Robison, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Ben and Fannie Cox, was born November 3, 1933, in Taylor County, KY, and departed this life on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at her home. She was 91 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the White’s Ridge General Baptist Church, and was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and worked as a caregiver.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Richard “Wigg” Robison, two children: Vivian Robison and Ricky Neal Robison, her siblings: Floy Cox, Flora Cox, Lanious Cox, Ethel Simpson, and Zelma Bottoms.
Survivors include a daughter, Missy Jeffries, and husband Travis of Casey Creek; three grandchildren: Angela Cracraft and husband Chris; Amanda Agee and companion Corey; and Adam Wayne Jeffries and wife Cailie; three great-grandchildren: Sawyer and Taden Cracraft, and Kaydence Jones; one daughter-in-law, Audrey Robison; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Bonnie Robison will be on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Interment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
Bro. Ritchie Carroll and Mark Kessinger will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. on Thursday until the time of the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 22, 2025
Betsy Carol Sharp of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Hubert Carson Hopper and Mary Gladys (Kimble) Hopper, was born August 29, 1940, in Illinois, and departed this life on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at her home. She was 85 years of age.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and enjoyed cooking and traveling.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vaughan Sharp II; a sister and a brother: Barbara Jean Hemby and Kenton Hopper.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Howerton and husband Billy of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Kelly King and companion Cody Johnson, Alex Foster and companion Curt Peterson, and Mary Dunford; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family of Betsy Carol Sharp chose cremation, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date and will be posted on this site when they become available, or you may contact a family member.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 21, 2025
David Monroe Whitlock, of Campbellsville, the son of Sharon (Jones) Whitlock and the late Bill Whitlock, who preceded him in death on September 12, 2025, was born December 29, 1970 in Campbellsville, and departed this life on Saturday, September 20, 2025 in Lexington at the UK Medical Center. He was 54 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and attended the International Gospel Lighthouse.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Suann Whitlock and Pam Thomas.
David, alongside his brother, operated Bill and Sons Sealcoating.
David enjoyed fishing, hunting, knife collecting, racing go-carts, and, in his younger days, he held the record for the fastest lap time in the go-cart racing. He also enjoyed playing pool and was the former owner of Rack & Cue.
Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Rakes Whitlock; his mother: Sharon Whitlock, both of Campbellsville; his children: Steven Whitlock of Campbellsville and Ashley Blakey and husband AJ of Russell Springs; two sisters and a brother: Becky Cash, Tony Whitlock, and Trena Whitlock Strahle, all of Campbellsville.
Also, several nieces, nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives, and numerous friends.
The funeral service for David Whitlock will be on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 2 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Bro. Ramon Hollins will be officiating.
Interment in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Visitation on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
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