Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 1, 2023
Mrs. Martha L. (Rakes) McFarland of Liberty passed from this life on Friday, March 31, 2023 at her residence. Born in Marion County, KY on September 15, 1954 to the late Dennis and Nellie (Garrett) Rakes, she was 68 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was a wife, mother, and grandmother, and was known as an encouragement to her family.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a husband: Jeffrey McFarland; two sons: James Mason, Sr. and Jimmy Mason; and seven siblings: Carolyn Roller, Linda Hicks, Richard Rakes, George Rakes, Gene Rakes, Randy Rakes, and Helena Rafferty.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Six grandchildren: James Mason, Jr., and wife Kimberly, Levi Mason, Landon Crews and companion Kassidy, Dalton Robertson, Autumn Wooley and companion Bryson, and Gabby Riggs and husband Clayton,
Her father-in-law: Frank McFarland,
A close friend: Virginia McFarland,
Six great-grandchildren,
And a host of extended family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. McFarland on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Whited Cemetery in Casey County.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 29, 2023
Emma J Mast, 76, 932 Redhawk Lane Campbellsville, KY, died March 28, 2023 of ALS, at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, where she was being cared for.
She was born on November 29, 1946 at Dover, Delaware, a daughter of the late John and Lydia (Nissley) Mast.
Emma is survived by three sisters: Elizabeth Ann (Levi) Troyer of Marlette, Michigan, Lydia (Alvin) Mast of Fremont, Michigan, and Vernie Mast of Marlette, Michigan. Also two brothers, John Henry (Anna) Mast of Campbellsville, Kentucky, David (Barbara) Mast of Tompkinsville, Kentucky, and one brother-in-law: David Swarey of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by Parents, one brother, Eli, two sisters, Ella and Rosie. Also one brother-in-law, Noah Troyer and one sister-in-law, Sadie Mast.
There will be a funeral service for Emma J. Mast on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 1725 Bradfordsville Road Campbellsville, KY at 9:30 A.M. EST. with burial to follow in the Mannsville Amish Cemetery. Minister Leroy Yoder will officiate.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 29, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Cave Jr. of Campbellsville, KY, the son of Robert Wade Cave and Ina Jewell Knifley Cave, was born May 8, 1945 in Campbellsville, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was 77 years of age.
He had professed faith in Christ and was a faithful member of the South Campbellsville Baptist Church. He was retired from Parker-Kalon where he worked as a Tool-Maker. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, being around farm animals and talking with his many friends.
He is survived by his wife Gloria Ann Allen Cave, having united in marriage on May 27, 1967. One son and one daughter: Kevin Wade Cave and wife Lisa, and Cecilia Cave all of Campbellsville.
Two grandchildren: Justin Wade Cave of Campbellsville and Lydia Ann Cave Grant and husband Lonnie of Columbia, KY.
One brother: Kenneth Newcomb and wife Shirley of Campbellsville, KY
He was preceded in death by one sister: Imogene Benningfield.
There will be a funeral service for Robert “Bobby” Cave Jr. on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, KY with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. John Nguyen will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Sunday, April 2, 2023, 2023 from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to Gideon Bibles and may be made at the funeral home.
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