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Jason Johnson, 42

Posted by on Jan 30, 2017

johnson-picMr. Jason Eli “Jay” Johnson of Campbellsville entered into eternity on January 28, 2017 after a sudden illness. Born in Louisville on December 8, 1974 to Carroll (Kinser) Robertson and the late James Julian Johnson, he was 42 years, 1 month, and 20 days of age. His life followed a big-hearted and gentle path, and he spent much of it searching for peace and tranquility. As a father and CEO of the Happy Thoughts Collective, he would go from Tonka trucks to tea parties at every opportunity. Mr. Johnson studied and respected the Cherokee Nation and was honored with a farewell service by an elder of the native nations.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Crystal Gaddie of Campbellsville,

Three children: Diego, Samantha Rose Johnson, and Jacob Robert Eli Johnson,

His mother and stepfather: Carroll and Kevin Robertson,

Six siblings: Brian Lee and Missy Johnson and children, Aaron and Jackie Curtsinger and children, Molly Robertson and fiancé Corey Davis, Amy Dale, Barbara and Chris Tow, and Julie and Brian York,

A close neice and nephew: Haley Curtsinger and Keagan Robertson-Davis,

A special family friend: Jessica Sullivan,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Johnson on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 5:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 4:00 until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, the Kentucky Hemophilia Fund, or a food bank of your choice.lrpetty-logo

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Delmar L. Jones, 86

Posted by on Jan 30, 2017

delmar-jonesMr. Delmar L. Jones of Campbellsville was born on July 14, 1935 to the late Ira Thomas and Hazel May (Osborne) Jones. He departed this life on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the University of Louisville Hospital at the age of 81 years, 6 months, and 13 days. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Dunnville Church of God. He was the owner and operator of a sealcoating and tree trimming business for several years in Taylor County.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife of 60 years: Mary (Scroggin) Jones of Campbellsville,

Five children: Jewel Broadhurst of Jeffersonville, IN, Delmar Ray Jones and wife Dawn of Campbellsville, Billy Lee Jones of Campbellsville, Crickett Richardson and husband Todd of Campbellsville, and Mary Kathleen Milby and husband Mike of Campbellsville,

Eight brothers and sisters: Doris Martin and husband Barry of Georgia, Hobert Jones and wife Brenda, Roy Jones and wife Renee of Jeffersonville, IN, Willard Jones and wife Phyllis of Charlestown, IN, Christine Clements and husband Eugene of Charlestown, IN, Irene Payton and husband Billy of English, IN, Sharon Whitlock and husband Bill of Campbellsville, and Linda Covey and husband Roger of Campbellsville,

Eleven grandchildren,

Fourteen great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two children, David Allen Jones, and Stephanie Michelle Jones, and four siblings, Elmer Jones, Thomas Jones, Joseph Jones, and Mary Verda.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Jones on Tuesday, January 21, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Ted Stidham and Bro. Tim Hall will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Elliot Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 30, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.lrpetty-logo

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Mary Belle Gaines

Posted by on Jan 30, 2017

Mary Belle Gaines of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Wesley Livesay and Sarah Belle Castle Livesay, was born November 28, 1926, in Knox County, Kentucky. She died at 9:25 A.M., Monday, January 30, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
Mary Belle was a retired lunchroom employee of Campbellsville Independent School System. She enjoyed being around the children and cherished the times working at the school.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. She was very active in the United Methodist Women and loved her church.
Any time her grandchildren had activities, she was always in attendance. Spending time with her family was her first priority.
She united in marriage to James Allen “Jimmy” Gaines July 10, 1943 and he preceded her in death November 23, 2009.
Mary Belle is survived by one son, Allen Lee Gaines of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Kim Ford and husband, Todd and Josh Gaines and wife, Desirae of Campbellsville and Matthew Gaines of Louisville; one great-granddaughter, Harper Marie Gaines of Campbellsville; daughter-in-law, Diane Kay Gaines of Campbellsville; one sister, Mary Lois Reynolds of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Mary Belle was also preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters: Robert Livesay, Henry Clay Livesay, Joe Livesay, Thomas Livesay, Adrian Livesay, Haskell Livesay, Coy Livesay, Ova Newberry and Sylvia Sallee.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Bill Reed
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE SUGGESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN AT ST. ANDREW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME

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