Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 28, 2022
Mrs. Alta Bertine Griffith of Campbellsville was born on July 26, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Clyde and Agned (Hill) Fenner. She departed this life on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 77 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Griffith was a retired supervisor of computer operations at the Kellogs factory in Michigan. She enjoyed playing bingo, and loved to bake for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two sons: Steve Ball and fiancé Joetta Gossett of Nancy, KY, and Tony Ball of Athens, MI,
Four grandchildren: Elisha Rhodes and husband Nathan, Steven Ball, Jr., Ashley Long and finace Ronnie Herrst, and Anthony Ball,
Twelve great-grandchildren,
And a host of extended family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Imogene Stevens and Annamae Buell.
There will be funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Griffith on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Troy Long will officiate. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 27, 2022
Delores Ann Brawner, age 84 of Campbellsville, KY, was born January 21, 1938 in Springfield, Illinois and departed this life on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her home.
She enjoyed reading and working puzzles after becoming disabled.
She united in marriage to Wayne Brawner, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was a son: Jay Mercer.
Delores is survived by a two sons: Bill Mercer of Arizona and Joe Schmidt of Illinois; a daughter-in-law and caregiver: Amber Mercer of Campbellsville; two sisters: Judy Denton and Shirley Rexroad-Jones, both of Illinois.
Also surviving are five grandchildren: Noah Mercer, Lindsey Schmidt, Bryce Savage, Ford Mercer and Azura Mercer; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Vernon and Sue Brawner and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family chose cremation. There are no services scheduled at this time.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 25, 2022
Ms. Nora Christine “Teen” Shuffett of Campbellsville passed from this life on April 23, 2022 at the Norton Women and Children’s Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Taylor County on November 11, 1958 to the late William Coy and Kathryn (Edwards) Shuffett, she was 63 years, 5 months, and 12 days of age. She was a former factory employee, but enjoyed farmwork (especially tobacco-related work).
She leaves to cherish her memory:
A daughter: Jade Shuffett,
A brother: Bob Phillips and wife Lisa of Florida,
A sister: Connie Houk,
Three grandchildren: Aviona JayLee Smith, Ajada Lashawn Smith, and Alizaha Christine Smith,
A former companion and friend: George Turner,
Her dog: Baby,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Kay Shuffett Steward, in 2014.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Ms. Shuffett on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Joe Richardson will officiate. Cremation will be accorded her following the funeral service.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 24, 2022
Mr. Raymond Lee “Ray” Slone of Glasgow, formerly of Columbia, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Barren County Health and Rehab Center. Born on July 16, 1952 in St. Petersburg, Florida, he was 69 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Solid Rock Full Gospel Church in Russell Springs. Mr. Slone was a retiree of the Florida Department of Transportation.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
A daughter: Destiny Slone of Campbellsville,
His companion of 38 years: Denise Hussey of Campbellsville,
A brother-in-law: Miles Standish of Florida,
And a host of other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Slone, and a sister.
The family chose cremation. A celebration of Ray’s life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the American Cancer Society. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 22, 2022
James Robert Allen, of Campbellsville, the son of the late James and Rebecca (Allen) Allen, was born June 28, 1932 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Hodgenville at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home. He was 89 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith on Christ and was a member of the Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church and was a former flooring installer and enjoyed pitching horse shoes.
He was a Veteran, having served in the United Stated Army.
He united in marriage on September 24, 1954 to Eldora (Beard) Allen, who preceded her in death on March 11, 2021.
Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Kay Wetington; a son-in-law: Tim Cissell and four brothers and five sisters: Henry, John M., Everett and Creed Allen and Elsie Price, Froni Burress, Novella Perkins, Doreen Durham and Nora Vaughn.
Survivors include five children: Vickie Quinn and husband Greg, James Rex Allen, Sandra Cissell, Ronnie Allen and wife Kellie Jo, all of Campbellsville, Shannon Gilbert and husband Derrick of Georgetown.
Also a son-in-law: Billy Joe Wethington; fourteen grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service will be Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Bro. Mike Gribbins will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Saturday at the
L.R. Petty Funeral Home and after 10:00 A.M. on Sunday at the church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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