Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 20, 2024
Rodger Glenn Alvin Cox of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Wallace Alvin Cox and Naomi Jean Wise Cox was born on December 28, 1948, in the Gaddis Ridge Community of Taylor County, KY, and departed this life on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. He was 75 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Farmers Chapel First Church of God. He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville – Brandeis School of Law. He worked as an attorney for many years. He enjoyed reading and watching movies but he enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Benningfield Cox and two step-children: Nicholas Murray and his wife Brook of California, and Miles Murray and fiance’ Brandy and her children Brylee and Layla of Campbellsville. Six Step-grandchildren: Carter, Jack, Dominic, Ian, Ethan, and Pearl.
Also surviving are four brothers and four sisters: Mitchell Cox (Cindy) of Campbellsville, Gary Cox (Kay) of Campbellsville, Ricky Cox (Connie) of Elizabethtown, Donnie Cox (Cheryl) of London, Barbara Gribbins (Greg) of Campbellsville, Cheryl Sullivan (Randy) of Campbellsville, Nancy Cox and husband Justin Galli of New York, Connie Arnold (Jeff) of Campbellsville along with a host of brother-in-law’s, sister-in-law’s, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Robert Cox
Cremation was chosen and there will be a graveside service for Rodger Glenn Alvin Cox on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the Jones Chapel Cemetery in Elk Horn.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 16, 2024
Mary Lynn Oder of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Clifton Ray Orberson and Gracie Maydell Followell Orberson was born on August 7, 1967, and departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at her residence. She was 57 years of age.
She was of the Christian faith and was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching horror movies, fishing, swimming, and playing cards and board games.
She is survived by her three children: Michael Ray Oder, Donna Marie Oder, and Joseph Anthony Oder all of Campbellsville. One sister: Donna Ann Taylor and husband Chris of Campbellsville.
Also, surviving are a niece and three nephews: Isabella Tate, Dylan Tate, Skylar Milby, and Tyler Milby, her special companion Johnny Amburgey, and her former spouse Mike Oder
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Dale Rae Oberson Conner, and a nephew Brandon Gore.
Cremation was chosen and there will be a Memorial Service for Mary Lynn Oder on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel at 1765 New Columbia Road in Campbellsville.
Bro. Robbie Everage will officiate.
The family requested visitation on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 11, 2024
Mr. William Jackson “Chubby” Hitch, born Sept 26, 1933, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents: Samuel and Etta (Clark) Hitch; a son: Wendell Hitch; a daughter: Kathy Hitch; two grandchildren: Bradley Asberry and William Rouse; three step-children: Edward Shearer, Gwendalynn “Nunu” Morris, and Rhonda Skaggs; a step-grandchild: Nicole Skaggs; three siblings: an infant brother, Bernice Harvey (Austin), and Eugene Hitch (Martha); and his wife: Gwenda Hitch.
He is survived by five children: Lisa Allen, Ricky Hitch (Susan), Melissa Rodgers, Virginia Pennington (Clyde), and Tracy Hitch; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter: Judy Walden; as well as many friends.
He made a career of truck driving, often telling his children and grandchildren stories of the road. He fished Green River, making his own homemade bait, and often bringing along his grandchildren. He loved Red Man chewing tobacco, whittling, Westerns, Andy Griffith, Leave it to Beaver, and aggravating his son Wendell. You could often find him spending time outside talking to his neighbors with his little dog in his lap.
His final days were spent surrounded by his children and grandchildren as they shared stories about his life.
There will be a funeral service to honor Chubby’s life on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Bro. Richard Carroll will officiate. He will be laid to rest in Mt. Carmel Methodist Church Cemetery in Adair County.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 7, 2024
James Donald “Don” Munday” of Campbellsville, the son of the late Willie and Liza Dee (Moss) Munday, was born, November 3, 1939 in Adair County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Elizabethtown at the Baptist Health Hardin. He was 85 years.
He was an electrician and was of the Christian Faith.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings: Wynell Coomer, Claire Coomer, Cosby Munday, Zyphia Fudge, Opal Janes and Leroy Munday.
Survivors include his wife: Robin Jean (Hughes) Munday; two children: Tammy Shoemaker of Campbellsville and Jeff Munday of Georgia; a step-son: Tony Bickett and wife Maurenne of Buffalo.
Also surviving are five grandchildren: Hannah Quesenberry and husband Nathan, Rachel Shoemaker, Jake Shoemaker, Nick Munday and Luke Munday and wife Melony; three step-grandchildren: Tristan, Westen and Breanna Bickett; three great-grandchildren: Jaxson Vaughn, Jett Quesenberry and Amelia Munday and a host of other relatives and friends.
A private graveside service will be held at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with burial to follow.
There will be no public visitation
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 7, 2024
Roberta Rea (Russo) Haney of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Milton Aborne and Juliette (Tauzia) Russo, was born July 27, 1938 in Palo Alto, California and departed this life on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Campbellsville at the Bluegrass Way Senior Living. She was 86 years of age.
She was a former bookkeeper and black jack dealer and was of the Christian Faith and she loved flowers.
Survivors include two daughters: Stacy Kelsay and husband Eddie of Columbia and Sherri Johnson and husband Craig of Wyoming; one grandchild: Ryan Gorman and wife: Chelsea; two great-grandchildren: Renley and Cayne Gorman.
Also surviving is a sister: Margo Lukins and her husband: Robert Henderson and a nephew: Grant Lukins and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the wishes of Roberta Rea (Russo) Haney, cremation rites were conducted by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There will be no formal visitation or service.
Memorials are suggested to the Shriners Hospital in Sacremento, California and may be made at the funeral home.
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