Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 25, 2026
Ruby Christine Burress Wise of Elk Horn, KY, the daughter of the late Lloyd Clifton and Molly Seaborne Burress, was born on May 20, 1933, and departed this life on her 93rd birthday at the Taylor Regional Hospital.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Feathersburg Church of God. She was a Homemaker, loved to dance, and listen to music. She also loved talking on the phone, bird watching, and just sitting and rocking.
She is survived by four children, Judy Forrest and husband James of Elk Horn, Mary Cox and her Fiancé Greg Farmer of Elk Horn, Harold Wise and his wife Dianna of Russell Springs, and Jason Wise of Elk Horn. 12 grandchildren; Tammy Mackie (Robbie), Christina Mackie (Jamin), Justin Cox (Anne), Erica Cox and Fiancé Joe Ewing, Stephanie Wise, Hannah Jones (Weston), Matt Wise (Chloe), Jacob Wise (Morgan), Parker Reid, Makayla Reid, Christian Wise, and Brock Wise. also, a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. One sister, Loretta Gaddis of Elk Horn, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Haskell Wise, on Dec. 9, 1990. Two children, Billy Ray Wise and Larry Keith Wise. Also, her siblings, Edna Herron, Lily Woodrum, Shirley Chelf, Harold Bo Burress, Wallace “Lester Dick” Burress, Bobby Burress, and Tommy Burress.
The funeral Service for Ruby Christine Burress Wise will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Bro. Richie Carroll will officiate.
Visitation from 5 – 8 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 25, 2026
Roger Dale Wethington of Campbellsville, the son of the late Louis Vernon and Ruby Nadine (Bedwell) Wethington, was born October 4, 1954 in Casey County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Liberty at the Casey County Hospital. He was 71 years of age.
He was a logger and was of the Christian faith.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters: Steven, Retha May and Barbara Kay Wethington, and Freda Ann Jeffries.
Survivors include a daughter: Delphina Marie Sigmon and husband Andy of Green County.
A special friend: Brenda Arizzi Campbellsville.
His brothers and sisters: Charlie Wethington of Danville, Connie Lutz and husband Barry, and Carol Sue Dotson, all of Campbellsville, Jennifer Elliott and husband Carroll and Allie Dean Wethington, all of Liberty; his nieces and nephews: Gina Phelps and husband Joe, Steven Elliott and wife Tiffany, Robert, Roger, Jonathon, and Carol Ann Dotson, Andrew Lutz, Michelle Shirley and Dometric Jones, and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
OFFICIATING: Bro. Ramon Hollins
INTERMENT: Old Antioch Cemetery, Casey County
VISITATION: after 10:00 A.M. Thursday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 24, 2026
Shirldean Carter, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Hub Morris and Alma Morris was born May 8, 1945 in Campbellsville, and departed this life on May 23, 2026. She was 81 years of age.
She was of the Baptist Faith and was retired after working for Fruit of the Loom and Campbellsville Apparel. She lived a simple life and enjoyed working, and being with family.
She is survived by two children: Ann Milby and her husband Ray of Greensburg, and Dale Despain and his wife Rebecca of Campbellsville. Five grandchildren, Scott Underwood (Sarah) of Campbellsville, Jeremiah Despain (Maegan) of Campbellsville, Hayley Darnell (Bradley) of Tennessee, Emily Despain and Ethan Despain both of Campbellsville. Two step-grandchildren, Kristi Milby and Heather Milby, both of Covington, and seven great-grandchildren.
Also, one brother-in-law, Eric Tungate of Campbellsville.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, George Lindsey, and one sister Phyllis Tungate.
The family will have a Private Funeral Service on Friday May 29, 2026, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
A public visitation will be held from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Friday, May 29, 2026, at the funeral home.
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