Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 9, 2026
Stella May Callahan of Knifley, KY, the daughter of the late Robert Perkins and Jessie Lewis Perkins, was born May 30, 1937 in Adair County, and departed this life on June 6, 2026, at the age of 89.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Robinson Chapel Separate Baptist Church. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and had worked for Summit Manor Nursing Home and Westlake Regional Hospital. She had a strong faith in God, loved attending church and helping with Vacation Bible School. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, taking care of animals.
She united in marriage to James “Eddie” Callahan and he preceded her in death in 2008.
She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Burton (Keith) of Knifley, and Tracy Jones (Joey) of Elk Horn. Four grandchildren, Ryan Burton (Keri), Sarah Willoughby (Chase), Emily Burton, and James Eric Burton. Eight great-grandchildren, Zachary Burton, Cameron Burton, Jonah Burton, Waylon Burton, Noah Burton, Ellie Corbin, Sophie Willoughby, and Wyatt Willoughby.
Also, one brother and one sister, Delbert Perkins of Knifley, and Margaret “Tinkie” Moss (Jerry) of Columbia. One niece, LaRonda Perkins Vella, and a very special caregiver, Donna Purvis, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by six siblings: William, David, Donnie, Ronnie, Alan, and Mary.
Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2026, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home
Officiating: Bro. Billy Wilson & Bro. Raymond Atwood
Interment: Robinson Chapel Cemetery in Knifley
Visitation: 11:00 – 1:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 5, 2026
Margaret Jeanine Burress, 76, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Linus and Avis England Bright, was born February 6, 1950 in Taylor County, KY and passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Margaret united in marriage to the love of her life, Roger Burress in 1968, they were married for 42 years, until his death January 28, 2012. She professed faith in Christ and attended Feathersburg Church of God. Margaret worked at Fruit of the Loom for several years and then opened and co-owned Burress’ Grocery in the Speck Ridge community, with Roger, until his death. For the last several years, she proudly helped take care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren anytime she could.
Margaret loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children, but her true joy in life was spending time with and loving on her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whenever she got the opportunity. “Memaw” was her favorite title.
SURVIVORS:
2 sons: Robbie Burress and wife, Leanna of Speck Ridge and Bobby Burress and wife, Misty, of Campbellsville.
4 Grandchildren: Tyler Burress (Lindsay); Madison Burress Hughes (Dalton); Corey Burress (Sam) all of Campbellsville and Coty Burress (Kyndall), of Frankfort.
6 Great Grandchildren: Bryson Burress, Tenley Burress and Olivia Burress; Liam and Miles Burress and Asher Hughes
2 sisters and 2 brothers: Christine Greer and Patricia Gray and Willard Bright and Alvin Bright, all of Campbellsville
A host of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Burress and 5 sisters, Doris Jean Wilson, Judy Brockman, Faye Burton, Rita Moore, Lorena Brockman.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home
Burial: Callahan Cemetery
Officiating: Mark Carney & Bro. Thomas Metcalfe
Visitation: 5 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 3, 2026
Wendel Alan Goode of the Knifley Community, the son of the late Welby and Juanita (Googe) Goode, was born September 17, 1960 in Louisville, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at his home. He was 65 years of age.
He was a retired sheet metal foreman and HVAC installer and attended the Christie Chapel Church.
He enjoyed motorcycles, and music, playing the guitar, being outdoors and enjoying nature and drawing.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, KJ Bruner, and one sister: Glenda Daniels.
Survivors include his wife: Michele (Minor) Goode of Knifley; his children: Angel Bruner (Michael Hamilton) of Scottsville, Brittany Todoroff (John) of Charleston, South Carolina, Brooke Ansert and Gabrielle Ansert, both of Louisville.
A brother: Jeff Goode of Louisville; five grandchildren: Chloe Tuttle, Lee Bruner, Jaxon Bruner, Rowan and Kate Todoroff and a host of loving nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.EST
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
OFFICIATING: Bro. Jeremy Wethington
INTERMENT: Roley Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
VISITATION: After 11:00 A.M. Saturday until time for the service.
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