Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 15, 2022
Cordie Ellen “Sissy” Mardis Hedgespeth, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Herbert St.Clair and Naomi (Short) Mardis and stepdad: Arle Mardis was born October 11, 1941 in Greenville, Indiana and departed this life on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. She was 81 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Campbellsville Separate Baptist Church. She was a former caregiver, healthcare worker, and homemaker.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Carl Mardis.
Survivors include her children: Hank Mardis and wife Lana, Ann Burnell and husband Brian, Jerry Mardis and wife Melissa, Carla Mardis and companion David Lynch, Jason Mardis and wife Anita and Nicole Moffit; a brother: Doyle Mardis and wife Lavon, Roy Mardis and wife Anita and Linda Burris.
Also surviving is her companion: Steve Woodrum; twelve grandchildren: Shawne Mardis and wife Jessica, Matt Dickens, Jonny Dickens and wife Jessica, Tiffany Hardin and husband James, Briana Mardis, Jimmy Moss and wife Rikki, Ashley Gilbert and husband Bradley, Destiny Coomer, Calob Cox, Jasmine Cox, Amber Cox and Demarcus Moffit; eight great-grandchilden: Izzy Dickens, Lucas Dickens, Alistair Hardin, Silas Moss, Sawyer Moss, Ellie Gilbert, Wyatt Coomer and Gannon Coomer.
The funeral service for will be Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 12 noon in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brockman Cemetery.
Bro. Raymond Atwood will be officiating.
Visitation 5-8 P.M. on Tuesday and after 8 A.M. Wednesday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 15, 2022
Pamela Jean Kilian of Columbia, the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Schall) Kilian, was born February 12, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana and departed this life on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Jamestown at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home. She was 75 years of age.
Pamela enjoyed painting and playing card games.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons: Paul Davis and Louis Davis, both of Indiana; one sister; two brothers; six granddaughters; eight great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter.
Also her special friends: Jenny Holtzclaw and Tiny Sneed, both of Columbia and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the request of Pamela, cremation rites will be entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There are NO services planned at this time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 11, 2022
Fred Alvin Purvis, Jr., of Campbellsville, the son of the late Fred Sr. and Dolly (Patterson) Purvis, was born October 29, 1947 in Mercer County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Manor. He was 74 years of age and of the Christian Faith.
Fred was a retired teacher and coach for Taylor County High School and Campbellsville Middle School Basketball teams.
His hobbies would consist of sports, sports and more sports.
Survivors include a daughter: Bethany Fulks; two grandchildren: Brylee Sprowles and Grace Fulks and a host of friends.
The funeral service for Fred Alvin Purvin, Jr., will be Friday, October 14, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg beside his parents.
Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. on Friday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 9, 2022
Mr. Tony William Mitchell of Campbellsville, son of the late William Luther “Billy” Mitchell and Mary Lou (Christie) Banks departed this life at his home on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 11, 1958, he was 64 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Six siblings: Doretha Moore, Margaret Beck and husband Joseph, Ramona Lynn Moore, James Burgess and wife Marsha, Ronnie Burgess, and Carol Jean Griffie,
A niece and close friend: Linda Lee and husband John,
And several other family members and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two siblings: Jimmy Mitchell and Sharon Burgess.
At the request of Mr. Mitchell, cremation was accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. A memorial service will be held in Indianapolis at a later date.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 8, 2022
Kelly Michael Durham was born September 26, 1998 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to Kevin and Amy Durham. He was a 2016 graduate of Taylor County High School, where he was an active member of the band and choir programs. He was selected for All-State Chorus multiple times, all-state symphonic band twice, was the John Philip Sousa Outstanding Band Member winner, and was also a selected for the prestigious 2015 Governor’s School for the Arts program. He went on to Eastern Kentucky University where he earned a degree in music performance, performing as an integral part of the horn studio, orchestra, and symphonic wind ensemble. He was was a banjo player and vocalist in the EKU Bluegrass Ensemble, something he dearly loved. Kelly was a talented horn player, singer, guitarist, and banjo player who loved Mozart and Flatt and Scruggs with equal enthusiasm. He had recently started his first teaching job as the choral director for Larue County Schools, a job he loved and where he felt he’d finally found his calling.
Kelly was the oldest of three boys, and his brothers Eli and Reece were one of his greatest sources of pride. Being their big brother was a role that he cherished. Whether picking Bluegrass with Eli or hitting golf balls with Reece, Kelly was always cheering his brothers on and pushing them to be their best.
Kelly was engaged to the love of his life, Claire Quillen, of Corbin KY. Having met in the EKU music department, Kelly and Claire were very much in love and planning their life together.
In addition to his parents, Kevin and Amy Durham, his brothers Eli and Reece Durham, and his fiancée Claire Quillen, Kelly is survived by his grandparents Barry and Cheryl Blakeman, his grandfather James Durham and his wife Pam, who all adored him. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins, including Will and Jamie Warren and their sons Brodie and Gradie of San Diego CA, Charlotte Hicklin of Madisonville, Mike and Sandy Durham of Campbellsville, Don and Valerie Pierson of Dresher PA, and Bernie and Karen Blakeman of Bowling Green KY, as well as a large extended family across Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, North Carolina, and Utah. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Sue Durham in 2013, his uncle and namesake, Michael David Durham in 1977, his uncle John Hicklin in 2020, as well as all of his great-grandparents.
Kelly met Jesus face to face on Friday, October 7. He was 24 years and 12 days of age. He gave his life to Jesus on Easter Sunday 2006, and was a member of the Vineyard Church in Campbellsville.
A memorial service for Kelly Michael Durham will be Monday, October 10, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. at the Campbellsville Vineyard Church, 105 Pleasant Drive, Campbellsville, KY (New Columbia Road)
Adam Russell will be officiating
Visitation after 3:30 P.M. on Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials are suggested to go where Kelly would most want them… to his brothers’ college fund. Those can be made at the funeral home or at the church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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