Charles Mattingly, 82

Posted by on Dec 11, 2014

Mr. Charles William “Old Man Bill” Mattingly was born in Marion County, KY on October 12, 1932 to the late Jesse Smothers and Mary Nettie Mattingly. He departed this life at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville on December 11, 2014, having attained the age of 82 years, 1 month, and 29 days. As a young man, Mr. Mattingly started farm work for Reuben Blandford in Marion County; soon after, he made farming his career. He had an enduring love for all things outdoors, and was very passionate about growing roses. Although never proven, some claim he could even coax rose sprouts from a rock. Mr. Mattingly made a profession of faith in Christ, and was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Loretto. He married Edna Evelyn Mattingly, who preceded him in death in December 1967. Some years later, he married Gladys Katherine Mattingly, who survives.

Besides his wife, Mr. Mattingly leaves to cherish his memory:
A son: Billy Mattingly of Raywick,
A daughter and step-son: Gayle and Paul “Buddy” McNear of Campbellsville,
Step-children: Treccia Buckman and husband David of Raywick, Nancy McNear of Somerset, Joyline Bentley of Elkhorn, and Jimmy Raikes of Campbellsville,
A former son-in-law: Timmy Johnson of Campbellsville,
A former daughter-in-law: Sissy Mattingly,
A brother: R.E. Minor of Indiana,
Twenty-five grandchildren, including a special grandchild: “Little Neal”
Several great-grandchildren, and a host of other extended family and friends.

Besides his parents and first wife, Mr. Mattingly was also preceded in death by:
A daughter, Nadine Johnson,
A step-son, David Raikes,
A son-in-law: Tom Underwood,
And one brother: Jack Mattingly.

There will be funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Mattingly on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jeff Edwards will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery, Marion County, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, December 13, from 6:00-8:00 PM, on Sunday, December 14, from 10:00AM – 8:00PM, and on Monday, December 15, from 8:00 AM until time for the service.

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Richard McDonald, 40

Posted by on Dec 11, 2014

McDonald PicMr. Richard Lee McDonald, age 40, of Campbellsville, passed away on Wednesday in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital.

Survivors include his parents: George and Diane Shofner McDonald of Campbellsville.

Four children: Josh Cloyd, Ricky Lee McDonald, Austin McDonald and Alley McDonald all of Campbellsville.

Two brothers: Travis Dale McDonald and wife Amanda and Cody McDonald and wife Beth all of Campbellsville.

His grandparents: Alvin and Mildred Shofner of Greensburg.

His companion: Sonya Lane of Campbellsville.

Nieces and nephews: Sydney McDonald, Destiny Abell, Xavier McDonald, Karley McDonald and on the way.

The funeral service for Mr. Richard Lee McDonald, will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation from 5-8 PM on Friday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

Family requests expressions of sympathy be a donation to the funeral expense fund and can be made at the funeral home.

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Bobby Lynn Hazard, age 78

Posted by on Dec 11, 2014

On Wednesday evening at 6:17 p.m., God dispatched an angel and called Robert “Bobby” Hazard home to be with the Lord.

Bobby was born to the late David Logan Hazard and Katherine Douglas on November 9, 1935 in Campbellsville, KY.  He professed his faith in Christ at an early age and joined Fannie Chapel CME Church of Campbellsville.  He attended Durham School in Campbellsville, KY.

Bobby leaves to mourn a loving and devoted wife, Betty Hazard of Campbellsville: four children; Marlow Hazard (Robin) of Bowling Green, KY; Leona Smith and Veronica Hazard of Campbellsville; LaWanda Irvin (Derieco) of Louisville, KY.

He is also a proud grandfather who embellished each grandchild with unique nicknames:  LaJuan Hazard (Juan Oneal from Campbellsville), Genisha Smith (Genisha Recee Cup), Denika Smith (Ann Fran Peter Pan), Jazzmin Hazard (Jazz Marazz), and Kinley Smith (Kin Kin). He has two energetic great grandchildren: Kaiyden (Hand Print) and Xavien (Shorty); and a host of family and friends.

Bobby was a very hard worker. He loved cars and always kept his clean.  He retired from Parker Kalon and was a diehard fan of the University of Louisville Cardinals.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13th at Fannie Chapel CME Church in Campbellsville where visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

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