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George Edward “Eddie” Richards, Sr.

Posted by on Dec 16, 2014

richards, george eddieGeorge Edward “Eddie” Richards, Sr., age 68, of Campbellsville died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Taylor Regional Hospital  in Campbellsville.

Eddie was born September 2, 1946 in Corydon, Indiana to the late Charles Calvin and Lida Melson Richards.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Chuck Richards, Carl Richards and Charlie Richards; his sisters, Ruby Gabehart, Mabel Richards and Linda Gail Coffman; a grandson, Brandon Tyler Richards and a son-in-law, Michael “Scott” Judd.

He married, Patricia Ann Winkler on March 8, 1969 who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Lisa Bright and her husband, Bengy, Debbie Coomer and her husband, Troy, George Edward “Junior” Richards, Jr. and Shanna Richards Judd, all of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren, Crystal Richards, Brittany Sapp, Jared Coomer, Gabby Coomer, Tayler Judd, Kyndell Kearnes and GerogeAnn Kearnes, all of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren, Briley Sapp and Colton Sapp; three sisters, Joyce Owens and her husband, Max of Indianapolis, IN, Diane Smith and her husband, Jerry of Columbia and Connie Lumpkin, of Campbellsville and a brother, Paul Charles Richards of Campbellsville.

He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.

The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 18th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, Campbellsville by Bro. Kyle Franklin with burial in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.  Serving as pallbearers are Richie Crews, Jared Coomer, Chris Brunelle, Michael Lumpkin, Trou Coomer and Roger Lane.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 17th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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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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