Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 25, 2014
Mrs. Judy May Lawler of Campbellsville, passed away on November 24, 2014, at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a sudden illness. She was 66 years of age. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she moved with her family at a young age to Chicago, Illinois where she was raised. She was the daughter of the late Elsi May (Lewis) and William Russell Sturgis, Sr. Mrs. Lawler was a doting homemaker who took special pride in her grandchildren. She was a bingo fanatic, and would play at every opportunity.
Mrs. Lawler is survived by:
Four children: Tina Marie Gutierrez Porter and husband John Paul, Sr., Manuel Gutierrez, Jr. and wife Carol, John Paul Gutierrez, Sr. and wife Crystal Dale, and Angelina Christina Waldron and husband Sean Patrick, Sr., all of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: William Russell “Bill” Sturgis and wife Linda, and Chuck Sturgis and wife Rebecca, all of Pennsylvania,
Her ex-husband: Manuel Gutierrez, Sr. and wife Dana of Campbellsville,
A special friend and bingo buddy: Rosie Osinger,
A host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
And several other family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Robert Michael Gutierrez, Sr., and a sister, Martha Ann Hostler.
There will be a graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Lawler on Thursday, November 27, 2014, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery, Campbellsville, KY, at 10:00 AM. Deacon Joe Dant will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718, on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 from 3:00-9:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 24, 2014

Mr. Donnie Dishman, age 67 of Campbellsville, passed away on Sunday at his home.
Survivors include a son: Tristan Dishman and wife Erica of Campbellsville.
Two step-daughters: Rhonda Burress of Lebanon and Leslie Dunn of Campbellsville.
A step-son: Ronnie Beckley of Springfield.
Three brothers: Bill Dishman of Campbellsville, Lonnie Dishman of Hodgenville and Grady Dishman of Monticello.
Two sisters: Pauline McGinnis of Campbellsville and Betty Dishman of Russell Springs.
Two Grandchildren: Cory and Connor Dishman both of Campbellsville
His companion: Donna Beckley of Campbellsville.
The funeral service for Mr. Donnie Dishman will be Wednesday at 12 noon at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Dishman Cemetery in Wayne County, KY.
Visitation after 10 AM Wednesday until time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Nov 23, 2014
Chester “Red” Lawson, age 89, of Campbellsville died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville.
Chester was born April 4, 1925 to the late Dee and Murty Young Lawson in Adair County, KY. He was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church. Red retired from Taylor County RECC after 43 years of service and enjoyed fishing and playing cards.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Erica Tiffany Lawson; four brothers, Charlie Lawson, Waymond Lawson, Gordon Lawson and Riley Lawson and three sisters, Marilyn White, Annie Robinson and Zelma Cheek.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Laura Glenn Lawson; a son, J.C. Lawson and his wife, Peggy; two daughters, Wanda Gray and her husband, Eugene and Marsha Estes and her husband, Billy, all of Campbellsville; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Robbie) Bell, Adam (Gretchen) Lawson, DeAnna (Jason) Humphress, Stephanie (Kenton) Gibson and Laura Estes and nine great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home by Bro. Tommy Hughes and Bro. Shaun Caudill. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.
The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 25th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Gideon Bibles and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
Sign guestbook and leave condolences at http://www.lyon-dewittfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Chester-Lawson/
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