Donald Estrella, 66

Posted by on Mar 6, 2021

Donald Manny Estrella, the son of the late Antone M. and Mary C. (Fernandez) Estrella, was born February 6, 1955 in Newark, New Jersey and departed this life on March 3, 2021 at his home in Campbellsville, KY. He was 66 years of age.

He enjoyed watching and playing baseball and he was of the Catholic Faith.

He is survived by A sister: Janet Estrella of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Kathleen Sylvester of Coral Springs, Florida and locally by a niece: Renee Sylvester of Knifley, KY.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters: George Estrella, Tony Estrella, Carol Sylvester, Margaret Schmid, Dorothy Furtado and Lucille Estrella.

Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

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Barbara Christie, 77

Posted by on Mar 5, 2021

Barbara Lee Christie of Elk Horn, the daughter of the late Ray and Gertrude (Hill) Huffman, was born March 4, 1943 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania and departed this life on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Brownsboro Hospital. She was 77 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Dunbar Hill Community Church and was a homemaker.
She enjoyed going to church and listening to music.
Barbara is survived by her husband: Gary Christie of Elk Horn; a son: Steven Christie of Campbellsville and a chosen son and daughter and was her caretaker: Bro. Darrell and Diane Tucker of Elk Horn.
Also surviving are three brothers and two sisters: Eddie Fosnaugh and wife Tina, Virginia Leslie and husband James and Patty Walker all of Ohio; Denny Stear and wife Kate and Arthur Stear, Jr, all of Pennsylvania; two grandchildren: Chyanne and Jaylin Christie and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Barbara Lee Christie will be Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. EST (1:00 P.M CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Family requests visitation after 12:30 P.M. EST (11:30 CST) On Saturday at the funeral home.

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Floyd Edward Jump, 88

Posted by on Mar 5, 2021

Floyd Edward Jump, the son of the late Edward and Betty (DeGrandchamp) Jump, was born December 21, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan and departed this life on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Elizabethtown at the Baptist Health Hardin. He was 88 years of age. He was a Veteran of the Korean War, having served in the United States Navy.

He was a farmer and former school bus driver for the Elizabethtown Independent School System and was a member of the American Legion Post #82 in Campbellsville.

He united in marriage to Wilma E. Sprowles, who preceded him in death July 10, 2008.

He is survived by two sons: Jim Hensley and wife Brenda of Hodgenville and Joseph Curry and wife Tamarra of White City; six grandchildren: Skyler Heirs, Azrielle Curry, Damron Lei-Sam, Jacob Borders, Jaeden Curry and Charlie Hensley; two great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service for Floyd Edward Jump will be Friday, March 5, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Zion Cemetery in the Sandy Y Community of Taylor County with Bro. Freddy Thompson officiating.

Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

To honor Floyd’s request, there will be no visitation prior to the service.

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

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Mary Frances Bright, 99

Posted by on Feb 28, 2021

Mrs. Mary Frances Bright of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Dan and Lillian (Howell) Smothers, was born September 7, 1921 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her home. She was 99 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mannsville Christian Church and had retired after 30 years of service at Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Bright, in 2006; two sons: Mike Bright and Horace Mitchell Bright; a brother: Raymond Smothers; and three sisters: Kathleen Walls, Sarah Mayes, and Edith Raikes.

Survivors include:

Five children: Roger Bright and wife Pauline, Wanda Bramel and husband Roy, Brenda Wise, Judy Grooms, and Ricky Bright and wife Stella, all of Campbellsville, and Gayle Freeman and husband Jim of Virginia;

Twelve grandchildren: Barry Bright, Libby Ann Sallee, Curt Bramel, Steve Bramel, Michelle Ingram, Jimbo Wise, Janet Miller, Robert “Robbie” Grooms, Karen Singleton, Mark Freeman, Adam Bright, and Benjamin Bright;

Four great-grandchildren;

Three great-great grandchildren;

And a host of other relatives and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Bright on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Kenny Dotson and Bro. Jim Freeman will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, March 4, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

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Edith Ward Helms, 88

Posted by on Feb 26, 2021

Edith Ward Helms, 88, is holding hands again with her beloved husband, Kenneth Eugene Helms, in Heaven. She passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Campbellsville at the home of her daughter. Born in Washington, Indiana, on July 22, 1932, Edith was the daughter of the late George and Mildred Ward. She devoted her whole life to being the best wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker for her family.

Edith had a deep and abiding faith in her Lord and Savior and was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church. In her earlier years, she enjoyed teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School to five-and six-year-olds. Edith was also a loyal choir member and visited many church members in their homes in times of need. Her legacy of unconditional love will continue to bless generations to come.

In addition to Edith’s husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Vonlue McEwen and Virgil Ward.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Deborah Helms Long, Denise Crabtree (Mack) of Campbellsville, KY , David Helms (Lisa) and Dennis Helms (Carrie); grandchildren, Joshua Pettis, Leslie Jenkins (Timothy), Brian Pettis (Brittney), Sarah Pickell (Brandon), Stephen Long, Kristopher Helms (Michaela, Tansy), Neal Helms, Kenneth Helms (Jayme), David Hayward Helms and Zachary Helms; and great-grandchildren, Trevor and William Jenkins, Briley and Brison Pettis, Noah, Charlotte and Lila Kate Pickell and David Helms.

A funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home in Georgia with visitation one hour prior to the service. Edith will be laid to rest next to her husband, Kenneth, in Magnolia Park Cemetery following the service.

L.R., Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville was in charge local arrangements.

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