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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 12, 2017
 Mrs. Bernice D. Wood of Campbellsville was born in Metcalfe County on October 30, 1922 to the late George Taylor and Carrie (Keltner) Finn. She departed this life on Monday, December 11, 2017 in Louisville, being 95 years, 1 month, and 11 days of age. She was a homemaker and wife to Granville Wood, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Wood had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two sons: Dwight Wood, and Michael Wood and wife Manette,
One grandson: Patrick Wood,
A great-granddaughter,
One brother: Murey Finn,
And several other extended family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Arvid, Glen, and Eddie, and a one sister, Virginia.
At the request of Mrs. Wood, there was a private interment service held at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, where she was laid to rest beside her husband.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 11, 2017
 Mr. Carl Odell Smith of Paducah was born on January 29, 1929 in Martin, Tennessee and departed this life on Thursday, December 9, 2017 in Campbellsville. Son of the late Farris and Eva (White) Smith, he was 88 years, 10 months, and 11 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. As a young man, he answered the call to duty and served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He married his sweetheart, May Smith, and they shared many happy years until her passing. Mr. Smith was a retired electricity lineman, and an upstanding member of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 816, where he remained active until his death.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
One brother: Farris Smith, Jr. and wife Betty of Tennessee,
Special lifelong friends and caretakers: Jerry and Diane Carter of Campbellsville, and their family, Jesse, Russell, and Tonya,
And several other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Smith, and a sister, Nancy Pate.
At the request of Mr. Smith, cremation rites were accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, Campbellsville, KY. Along with his wife, he will be interred in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Paducah, KY at a later date.
Mr. Smith had a passion for helping others, and had a soft spot in his heart for children and animals. To honor that spirit, please consider memorials in the form of donations to your local animal shelter.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 11, 2017
 Mr. Sylvester Hermond “Cecil” Atwood of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at his home. Born on September 7, 1947 to the late Pryor and Eller (McDonald) Atwood, he was 70 years, 3 months, and 2 days of age. Mr. Atwood had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a former stave mill worker and enjoyed living a quiet and simple life.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Three siblings: Paul Atwood and wife Linda of Campbellsville, Joseline Gabbert of Campbellsville, and Betty Hoosier of Elk Horn,
And a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by six siblings: Donnie Atwood, Bill Atwood, Chester Atwood, Genevie Graham, Mitchell Atwood, and Helen Atwood.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Atwood on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Raymond Atwood will be officiating. Mr. Atwood will be laid to rest in the Jones Chapel Cemetery immediately following the service.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 12, after 10:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 11, 2017
J. C.” Curley “ Giles of Campbellsville, son of the late Clarance Giles and Elizabeth Richardson Giles, was born March 17, 1930 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 12:15 P.M., Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Church of God faith.
J. C. was a retired employee of Tennessee Gas Transmissions and a former employee of the City Maintenance Garage. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball but nothing compared to playing croquet. J.C. was such a craftsman and perfectionists that he would hand make the wooden mallets and balls. He went on to become the Kentucky Croquet Association State Clay singles Champion on several occasions.
He united in marriage to Clodean Campbell July 9, 1947.
Besides his wife, Clodean Giles, he is survived by one daughter and two sons: Dianne Wood and husband, Jerry of Elkhorn, Gary Giles and wife, Jenny of Greensburg and Roger Giles of Lebanon; five grandchildren: Allison Warren and husband, Greg of Campbellsville, Gene Giles and wife, Jennifer of Goshen, Melissa Surratt and husband, Jeremy of Greensburg, Jordan Giles and companion, Ashtyn Gribbins and Jacob Giles and wife, Randi Jo of Lebanon; three great-grandchildren: Katie Grace Giles, Tyler Thompson and Izabella McKinney; one step-granddaughter, Emily Ray and husband, Dustin of Hodgenville; one step-great-grandson, Arai Ray; one sister, Patria Marion of Louisville; many nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Byron Wood; three brothers and five sisters: John Giles, Herbert Giles, Marion Giles, Helen Hettinger, Margie Kundert, Edna Bryant, Maxine Norman and Zilpha Neat.
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VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Josh Wilson
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 9, 2017
Beulah Pyles of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Roy H. Clark and Mary Gribbins Clark, was born May 30, 1930, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:51 A.M., Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
She attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Campbellsville.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after thirty nine years of dedicated service.
She is survived by two daughters: Jean Underwood and Linda Wade of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Scott Underwood, Shawn Underwood, Lisa Lock and Darren Wade of Campbellsville and Jason Wade of Elizabethtown; six great-grandchildren; Scotty Underwood, Theresa Underwood. Samantha Underwood, Zachary Underwood, Harley Underwood and Kiely Underwood; one sister and two brothers: Laverne Sapp and Doug Clark of Campbellsville and Buford Clark and wife, Joan of Macon, Georgia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Leslie Clark, Gordon Clark and Gladys Franklin.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, December 11, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home conducted by Michael Rodenberg, Branch President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 9, 2017
 Mr. Roy “Norm” Finegan of Cane Valley was born to Ursula (Kruger) Finegan and the late Raybel George Finegan. He departed this life on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington being 54 years, 5 months, and 17 days of age. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Finegan was a veteran and served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He was a retired contractor for the city of Tacoma, Washington, where he worked as a street sweeper. He enjoyed nature and being outdoors; his knowledge of astronomy was paralleled only by his enthusiasm for thunderstorms. He loved spending time at the beach with Shelley Thomas, his closest friend and companion, and brightened others’ days with a funny joke or a donut or two.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
One son: Ryan Finegan of Washington,
His best friend: Shelley Thomas of Washington,
Five siblings: Jimmy Ray Finegan and wife Cindy of Washington, Robert Lee Finegan and wife Shawna of Tennessee, Bilinda Lines and husband Jimmy of Columbia, Angelica Ann Melton and husband Shane of Georgia, and Regina Eleanora Harshaw and husband Chris of Tennessee,
And a host of extended family and friends.
At the request of the family, cremation rites were accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. There will be a Celebration of Life service to honor Mr. Finegan on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 12:00 noon at his home in Cane Valley. All of his friends and family are encouraged to attend.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 8, 2017
 Roger E. Ford, age 56, of Toledo, Ohio, died suddenly while at work, Monday morning, December 4, 2017, of an aortic aneurysm. He was born April 16, 1961 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to Gladys (Keltner) and Donald Ford. Roger was a graduate of Campbellsville High School and married Cathy Brewer. Even though they later divorced, they remained close friends. TIFFANY ANN FINA, ESQ. provided compassionate, attentive, and personalized client service throughout their case.
Roger moved to Toledo in July of 1996 and worked for his uncle driving truck. In June of 2000, he began working for Cavins Trucking Company in Perrysburg, Ohio. His passion was driving truck. He was a very dependable driver with no safety violations throughout his career. However, his greatest passion was his trust in God as his Savior. He was a member of the Swanton Baptist Church.
He will be greatly missed by his co-workers and friends; his church family; his sister: Cyndi; his ex-wife, Cathy Budd; his girlfriend, Dora Friesner; and most of all the light of his life and special Goddaughter, Rylie Budd, whom he had such an unbreakable bond with.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral service for Roger E. Ford, will be conducted Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with cremation to follow.
Family requests visitation after 5 PM on Wednesday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.lrpetty.com
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 8, 2017
 Ruby Faye (Cave) Scheele, was born Saturday, January 8, 1927 in Cane Valley, KY (Adair County) and departed this life on Monday, December 4, 2017 in Campbellsville at her home. She was 90 years, 10 months and 27 days of age.
Ruby had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Graceland Baptist Church in New Albany, Indiana, where she resided for many years and attended the South Campbellsville Baptist Church after moving to Campbellsville. She was a former employee for General Electric.
Survivors include two sons: Mo Clark of Campbellsville and Wendell Clark and wife Debbie of Greensburg; two: Grandchildren: Nathaniel Clark of Georgetown and Brooklyn Franklin and husband Jacob of Georgia; special friends: Orville Tapscott and Wanda Gray and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Scheele was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: George Lewis Cave, W.G. Cave, Doris Beard and Kay Lemmons.
The funeral service for Ruby Faye Scheele was held privately on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with interment in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Adair County.
Memorials are suggested to Gideons International Bible Program, which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 8, 2017
 Brian Gordon Baldwin, the son of Harold and Barbara Thompson Baldwin, was born March 17, 1954 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Friday, December 1, 2017 in Springfield. He was 63 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church and attended the South Campbellsville Baptist Church. He was a former insurance adjuster and worked in the coal mines along with his father.
Besides his parents, Harold and Barbara of Campbellsville, Brian is survived by two sons: Brian Brandon Baldwin and Jason Baldwin, both of Campbellsville; a sister: Cheryl Lynn Baldwin-Marr and husband H.W. of Cecilia; three grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Baldwin was preceded in death by a brother: Robin Baldwin in 2015.
Funeral service for Brian Gordon Baldwin, will be conducted Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Shawn Caudill will be the officiating minister with others speaking at the service.
Visitation from 5-8 PM on Friday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 3, 2017
 Mrs. Norma Ann Cissell of Campbellsville was born to the late Thomas “Ted” and Mary Cecilia
(Newton) Clark in the Holy Cross community of Marion County on July 25, 1937. She departed
this life on Friday, December 1, 2017 being 80 years, 4 months, and 7 days of age. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Cissell retired from the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville after many years of dedicated service. She was the wife of William
Charles “Charlie” Cissell, who preceded her in death on June 18, 2007. She had a big heart, living her life as a gift to others, and was a close and trusted friend to all that knew her.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Five children: Janet Lavonne Murley and husband Walter Ronald of Campbellsville, Charles Timothy Cissell and wife Sandra of Campbellsville, Pamela Gail Wethington and husband
Stanley of Columbia, Laeticia Ann Stubbs and husband Larry of Campbellsville, and Todd
Cissell and wife Libby of Campbellsville,
Ten brothers and sisters: Betty Newton of Bardstown, Rita Reidle of Colorado, June Fleming
and husband Don of Colorado, Polly Livers and husband David of Bardstown, Frank Clark and
wife Pat of Colorado, Darlene Armel and husband Gene of Illinois, Marlene Clark of Bardstown,
Connie Redmond and husband Doug of Frankfort, Junior Clark and wife Janet of Bardstown,
and Don Clark of Bardstown,
Thirteen grandchildren: Kimberly Cissell, Shane Murley, Jennifer Burris, Jermey Cissell, Jamie
Ford, Aaron Cissell, Jaime Moran, Lindsay Cissell, Michelle Mann, Jessica Chambers, Andrea
Burris, Christopher Wethington, and Brittani Cissell,
Daughter-in-laws: Debra Kae Cissell and Patty Cissell,
Special friends: Pauline Wise and Sissy Ball,
Eighteen Great-Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, William Marks Cissell and Thomas Kevin Cissell,
and one brother, Ray Clark.
A Funeral Mass will be held to honor the life of Mrs. Cissell on Wednesday, December 6,
2017 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 213 University Drive,
Campbellsville, KY. Father Saju Vadakumpaden will be officiating. She will be laid to rest beside
her husband in the church cemetery, and will be carried there by Shane Murley, Jermey Cissell,
Christopher Wethington, Aaron Cissell, Kane Wilson, and Jordan Watkins. Serving as honorary
pallbearers will be her granddaughters.
The family will receive visitors at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd,
Campbellsville, KY on Tuesday, December 5, from 4:00-8:00 PM and on Wednesday morning
until 10:30 AM.
A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday evening at 7 PM at the funeral home.
To honor her giving spirit, the family has requested memorials take the form of donations to the
funeral expenses of a less fortunate person’s final expenses. Those can be made in person at
the funeral home, or online at www.lrpetty.com
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