Michael Burress, 38

Posted by on Jan 8, 2022

Mr. Michael Lynn Burress of Lexington, formerly of Campbellsville, passed from this life on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his home. Born in Taylor County on March 26, 1983 to Karen (Cox) and the late Stevie Michael Burress, he was 38 years of age. Mr. Burress was a former welder for Portland Forge in Lebanon. He was a cherished son, brother, and uncle, and will be missed by many.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His mother: Karen Humphress of Elk Horn,

Two siblings: Eric Humphress and Brook Bell and husband Levi, all of Campbellsville,

Niece and nephew: Maxton Down and Aspen Bell,

Grandparents: Rose and Jerry Cox of Speck Ridge,

His stepfather: Keith Humphress and wife Jane of Campbellsville,

And a host of other family and friends.

The family chose cremation. All services were performed privately. Rev. Jim Murphy officiated.

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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Margaret LaPradd, 79

Posted by on Jan 7, 2022

Margaret Ann (Jones) Lapradd, the daughter of the late Roy and Ida Faye Jones, was born January 31, 1942 in West Virginia and departed this life on January, 5, 2022 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Manor. She was 79 years of age.

She was a homemaker and was of the Church of God Faith.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters: JoAnn LaPradd and Deena Richerson and five brothers: Johnny, Bobby, Lester, Lloyd and Jack Jones and a sister: Juanita Lee.

Survivors include four children: Sandra Benton and husband Kenny, Debra Wheeler and husband Steven and Cynthia Wheeler and husband Larry, all of Campbellsville and Steve LaPradd and wife Jennifer of Munfordville; two brothers and a sister: Charlie Jones and wife Cheryl of Ohio and Tim Jones and wife Kelly all of Campbellsville and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Family requests visitation from 12-1 PM on Monday, January 10, 2022 at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home followed by a PRIVATE service.

Interment will be in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

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Paul Gary Crum, 67

Posted by on Jan 7, 2022

Paul Gary Crum, the son of the late William “Willie” and Goldie Faye (Young) Crum, was born February 6, 1954 in Ohio and departed this life on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 67 years of age.

Paul was a former employee of Walmart Tire and Lube Center and was of the Baptist Faith.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Shirley Ann (Duffy) Crum; two sons: Timothy Wayne Crum and Michael Paul Crum; eight siblings: John Hickman, Larry Crum, Thornton Crum, Linda Penix, Opal Melton, Norma Harrison, Joyce Henderson and a infant daughter.
Survivors include a son: Patrick Crum of Campbellsville and five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

To honors the request of Mr. Crum, cremation rites were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

No services are planned at this time.

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