Dreama Lou Rafferty, 72

Posted by on Dec 31, 2020

Dreama Lou Rafferty of Campbellsville, the daughter of William Stayton and the late Gladys Irene (Williams) Stayton, was born March 7, 1948 in Fort Campbell, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2020 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. She was 72 years of age.
She had made a profession of Faith in Christ and was a member of the First Church of God in Campbellsville.
She got to travel extensively, being the daughter of a military family and she was a licensed beautician.
Besides her mother, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Debra Lynn Rafferty.
She is survived by her father: William Stayton of Campbellsville and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Dreama Lou Raffterty will be Monday, January 4, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with entombment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Officiating will be Rev. Evan Tedder, pastor of the First Church of God in Campbellsville and will be assisted by Rev. Gary Maguffee, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville.
Family requests visitation on Monday after 10:00 A.M. until time for the service.

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CSM (ret) Gerald Lee Derr (Jerry)

Posted by on Dec 31, 2020

CSM (ret) Gerald Lee Derr (Jerry) passed away in Campbellsville, Kentucky on Dec. 19, 2020 after a long illness at his home.

Jerry was born August 29, 1934 in Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and was the oldest son of SM SGT (ret) Gerald Dawson (USAF) and Bonnie Lee (Greer) Derr.

Jerry served in the Army for 23 years, serving tours in Vietnam, Indochina, Europe and the both coast of the United States. After his active duty service, he moved to Southport, North Carolina where he was one of the first JROTC instructors in Brunswick County serving in the beginning all three high schools and eventually settling at South Brunswick High school for the remainder of his teaching career. SGM Derr as known to his students was a much loved and admired teacher who left a lasting impression on not only his JROTC students but all students who passed through the halls of South Brunswick High School.

Jerry is preceded in death by his wife Gayla Dean Mayes Derr, stepfather Alexander Goulet, brother Ronald D Derr, sister in law Kay Derr and his eldest son Gerald L Derr Jr (Butch).

Jerry is survived by sons David J Derr Sr and wife Sally of Sanford, Florida, Marc A Derr Sr and wife Dawn of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, daughters Teresa G Warren and husband Scott of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, Denita D Creech and husband Cleveland of Campbellsville, Kentucky and Denise Derr of Athens, Alabama. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren.

CSM (ret) Derr will be interred in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. A memorial service is being planned by family and former students and will be announced at a later date.

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Alice Martin, 93

Posted by on Dec 27, 2020

Alice Cary Martin of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Walter Scott “W.S.” and Ida (Butcher) Wade, was born September 23, 1927 in Russell County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Village of Lebanon. She was 93 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

Alice enjoyed traveling, reading, spending time with the local homemakers club, crossword puzzles and bowling.

Survivors include her husband: Howard Thomas Martin of Campbellsville; four children: Craig Martin and wife Renee of Lexington, Kaye Jones and husband Mike of Louisville, Scott Martin and wife Marilyn and Suzanne Wright and husband Eddie all of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Shannon Lyman, Lauren (Rob) Poullos, Chad (Sallee) Jones, Jill (Travis) Wall, Courtney (Caleb) Davis, Jaclyn Martin and Kyle (Brittany) Martin; eleven great-grandchildren: Alec Lyman, Mason Lyman, Trenton Poullos, Giana Poullos, Mollie Wall, Eli Wall, Noah Wall, Elliot Davis, Theo Davis, Karlee Rakel, Rendyn Martin and one expectant.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters: Wilbur Wade, Wilmoth Wilkinson and Bonnie Waggoner.

All services will be private with burial in the Brookside Cemetery.

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

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Diabetes Association both can be made at the funeral home.

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Janet L. Murley, 66

Posted by on Dec 27, 2020

Janet L. Murley of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late William Charles “Charlie” and Norma Ann (Clark) Cissell, was born, April 5, 1954 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Louisville at the University Hospital. She was 66 years of age.

Janet was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a homemaker and of the Catholic Faith.

She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, her family and special TV programs.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Laeticia Ann Stubbs.

Survivors include: her husband: Walter Ronald Murley; a son: Shane Murley; two brothers: Timothy Cissell and wife Sandra and Todd Cissell and wife Libby all of Campbellsville; a sister: A sister: Pamela Wethington and husband Stanley of Columbia; one grandchild: Kaleigh Murley; one great-grandchild: Josiah Walter Ray Wilson and a host of other relatives and friends.

All services will be private with burial in the Lebanon National Cemetery.

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

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Toni Wood-Fisher, 49

Posted by on Dec 21, 2020

Mrs. Toni Genice Woody-Fisher of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the University of Louisville Hospital after an extended illness. Born on April 10, 1971 to Betty (Brock) and the late Gerald Delmar Woody, she was 49 years, 8 months, and 9 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Woody was a former store manager at T Mart and loved to spend her free time around a bonfire with friends and family.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Her mother and stepfather: Betty and David Drury of Frankfort,

Three children: Levi Schwacke and wife Judy, and Natasha Schwacke, all of North Vernon, Indiana, and Tanya Gill of Campbellsville,

Her companion: Darrell Skaggs of Campbellsville,

Two siblings: Steve Woody and wife Jen, and Delisa Woody, all of Campbellsville,

Six stepsiblings: Barb, Stephanie, Dorothy, Bonnie, Tony, and Jimmy,

Three grandchildren: Gideon Schwacke, Jacob Gill, and Peyton Simpson,

A close friend: Shari Scully,

And a host of other family and close friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Fisher on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Cremation will be accorded her after the service. Bro. Earl Rogers will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Dec. 22, from 4:00 PM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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