George LaPradd, 81

Posted by on Jul 7, 2022

George Copeland LaPradd of Campbellsville, the son of the late Calip and Martina (Austin) LaPradd, was born January 1, 1941 in St. Charles, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Springfield. He was 81 years of age.

He was an oil and gas rig owner and operator and was of the Christian faith.

He loved horses, showing horses, motorcycles, boating and old cars.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters: JoAnn LaPradd and Deena Richerson; two brothers: J.C. Bean and Leonard Bean and three sisters: Joy Lee Bean, Sarah Alice LaPradd and Nannie Elizabeth LaPradd.

Survivors include his children: Sandra Benton and husband Kenny, Debra Wheeler and husband Steven and Cynthia Wheeler and husband Larry all of Campbellsville and Steve LaPradd and wife Jennifer of Munfordville; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her caregiver: Teresa Hill.

The visitation for George Copeland LaPradd will be Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

THERE WILL BE NO FUNERAL SERVICE

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Elizabeth “Sissy” Gumm, 60

Posted by on Jul 7, 2022

Elizabeth Ann “Sissy” Gumm, of Campbellsville the daughter of the late Dallas Gumm and Lamond (Corley) Gumm Williams, was born August 10, 1961 in Louisville and departed this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 60 years of age.
She had made a profession faith in Christ and was a member of the Pitman Valley Baptist Church and was a former nanny.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents: Alford and Mattie Gumm; aunt and uncles: Haskel Gumm, Johnny Gumm and Imogene Harris and a cousin Donnie Lindsey.
Survivors include a brother: Jimmy Gumm and wife Donna of Shepherdsville; a niece: Amber Holland and husband Travis of Shepherdsville and her close friends: Vickie and Landon Thompson, Braelyn Underwood, Rylea Underwood and Raegan Wethington and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Elizabeth Ann “Sissy” Gumm will be Monday, July 11, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. Nick Fields will be officiating

Family requests visitation after 10:00 A.M. on Monday until time for the service

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Jean Bell, 85

Posted by on Jul 6, 2022

Jean Bell, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Charles T. and Laura (French) Nelson, was born April 30, 1937 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at her home. She was 85 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Washington Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Jean enjoyed being outdoors working on her flowers, going to the fruit market, watching birds and county fairs, but most of all, her children and grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Bell in 2007, six brothers and sisters: Elizabeth Burchett, Howard Thomas Nelson, Omer Lee Nelson, Charles Leonard Nelson, Woodrow Wilson Nelson, Willard Earl Nelson and Stella Nelson Underwood and a half-sister: Mary Nelson Whitlock.
Survivors include her children: Gary Bell, Tony Bell, Karen Clark and husband Timmy, Kim Hughes and husband Bobby and Ken Bell, all of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Gary Wayne Bell and wife Ashley, Brian Bell and fiancé Abby Campbell, Ashley Walker and husband Matthew, Madison Clark and Kassandra Hughes.
Also surviving are five great-grandchildren: Addison Bell, Gage Tucker, Braxton Tucker, Ryan walker and Luke Walker and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Jean Bell will be Friday, July 8, 2022 in the Campbellsville chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.

Family requests visitation after 10:00 A.M. Friday until time for the service.

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Susan Watson, 67

Posted by on Jun 30, 2022

Susan Carole Watson, the daughter of the late John and Mayme Lucille (Sprowles) Underwood, was born October 7, 1954 in Taylor County and departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2022in Campbellsville at her home. She was 67 years of age.

She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith.

Susan enjoyed painting crafts, caring for her flowers and plants, birdwatching, hiking and exploring.

Survivors include her children: Johnny Watson, Mickey Watson and Amy Watson all of Campbellsville; two sisters and a brother: Dianna Dicken and Kathy Hicks and Ray Underwood all of Campbellsville; two half-brothers: Billy Bell and wife Jane of Raywick and Phillip Underwood of Campbellsville; a step-sister: Joyce Burton of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Brooklyn Holler, Dre-Mareon Girly and Apollo Embry; three step-grandchildren: Timothy Lanham, Jordan Summers and Dustin Summers; her fur babies: Casper and Angel.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: Danny Underwood; a half-brother: Delbert Bell; a daughter-in-law: Jessica Watson.

The funeral Service for Susan Watson will be Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home

(Campbellsville Chapel).

Interment in the Pallestine Cemetery

Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Sunday until time for the service.

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Gilbert “Judge” Burton, 77

Posted by on Jun 28, 2022

Gilbert “Judge” Burton, of Campbellsville, the son of Coliver Ray Burton and Lucille (Turpin) Dishon, was born April 19, 1945 in Hamilton, OH and departed this life on Monday, June 27, 2022 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Manor Nursing Home. He was 77 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Spurlington United Methodist Church and was a former salesman at Alex Montgomery Chevrolet in Campbellsville.

He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Air force.

He played basketball for University of Tennessee and was an avid golfer.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters: Martina Jenkins and Joy Davidson and two great-grandchildren: Isaiah Glover and Evie Glover.

Survivors include his wife Ruth Ann (Harrison) Burton of Campbellsville; his children: Kelly Kathlina and husband Tim of Indiana, Kevin Burton of Barbourville, Angie Mills and husband Tim, Stephanie Thomas and Wesley Thomas all of Campbellsville; three sisters: Sheila Young and husband Ronnie of Corbin, Kathy Dickey and husband James of Nicholasville and Lynne Carter and husband Curtis of Lexington; a brother: Charles “Jeep” Burton of Somerset.

Also surviving are his grandchildren: Austin and Chase Kathlina; Grayson Burton, Alex Thomas and Raychel, Whitney Pyles and Wes, Timmy Mills and Abby Thomas; his great-grandchildren: Piper and Norah Glover, Landen, Zeke and Eli Thomas and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Gilbert “Judge” Burton will be Friday, July 1, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home (Campbellsville Chapel) with cremation to follow.

Bro. Robert Morris will be officiating.

Visitation after 10:00 A.M. on Friday until time for the service

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