David Lee Paige

Posted by on Mar 16, 2026

David Lee Paige

David Lee Paige, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late James Wesley Dunlap and Verna Mae Shively, was born July 17, 1951, and departed this life on March 11, 2026, at his home. He was 74 years of age.

He was a retired employee of Western Kentucky Gas Company and enjoyed playing basketball, doing things around the house and taking his wife fishing.

On July 8, 1977, he united in marriage to Sarah Harrington Paige, who survives.

Also surviving are his siblings: Deforest Paige of Campbellsville, Betty Harrington, James E. Dunlap, and Felicia Durham all of Indianapolis, Carol Robinson, Joyce Dunlap, Faye Williams (Phil), Helen Hazelwood (William), and John Dunlap all of Campbellsville, and Donnie Dunlap of Anchorage, Alaska, and many other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his Bonus-father, Lawrence Paige, and four brothers, George Paige, Len Paige, Raymond Paige, and James L. Dunlap.

Cremation was chosen according to David’s wishes and there will be no services. L. R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge or arrangements.

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Deborah Ann Atkinson

Posted by on Mar 16, 2026

Deborah Ann Atkinson

Deborah Ann Atkinson of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Lebanon at the Springview Hospital at the age of 57.

She was born August 26, 1968 in Lebanon, to the late George and Mary (Hatcher) Atkinson.

 

Deborah was an employee of the United States Postal Service in Lebanon and was a member of the Bethel AME Church in Campbellsville.

 

She enjoyed bowling and watching her daughter play softball and loved dedicating her time to the church.

 

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: James Atkinson.

 

Survivors include a daughter: Keira Atkinson of Lebanon; a brother: Anthony Atkinson of Lebanon; a sister: Michelle Evans and husband Rodney of Louisville; her grand-dog: Bentley.

Also surviving are her nieces and nephews: Karissa, Jamar, Meechie, Javontae and Chanson Atkinson and wife Chloe, Kayla Richerson and husband Chris and Lisa Allen, an aunt: Alberta Thornton, and a host of other relatives and many friends.

 

FUNERAL: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.

First Baptist Church on Broadway in Campbellsville.

 

OFFICIATING: Rev. Doretha Sanders

 

INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

VISITATION: Tuesday from 5-8 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and after 10 AM Wednesday at the church.

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H. Wayne Sprowles

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H. Wayne Sprowles

Wayne Sprowles, 91, of Campbellsville, KY., passed away peacefully March 9th, 2026. He was born on December 22, 1934 in Taylor Co. He was the son of the late Willie Sprowles and Katie Nelson Sprowles.

Mr Sprowles professed faith in JESUS CHRIST early in life and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Mary Helen Allen Sprowles, who passed away in December 2024; infant son, Alan Wayne Sprowles; sister, Sadie Underwood Skaggs and brother, Willard Underwood.

 

Survived by daughters: Billie Diane Pyles Mardis of Campbellsville; Retha Sprowles Baumle of Louisville. Grandsons, Brandon Mardis, (fiance’ Jayne); Kyle Mardis (fiance’ Tracy). One great grand daughter, Makayla Mardis. Two great great grandsons Axton New and Alec Mardis. Brother, Olyn Sprowles. Sister, Myrtle Grimes (Billy). Also survived by a host of nieces/nephew/cousins and many friends.

 

Mr Sprowles worked for 14 years for American Tobacco Co. in Louisville. And then retired after 31 years from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

 

Known as “Sporty”, he enjoyed drag racing for many years. He loved buying cars and cleaning on cars, (he always had the cleanest car in town.) He also enjoyed working in his yard, and mowing/trimming shrubs for others.

 

Wayne Sprowles was a humble man who loved his family and friends.

 

A special thank you to the entire staff at Bluegrass Assisted Living, who cared for him and loved him dearly.

 

Visitation: Sunday, March 15, 2026,  12:30 – 1:30 PM

 

 Funeral: Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 1:30 PM

 

Officiating: Dr. Dwayne Norman

 

 Entombment: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

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