Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 20, 2025
Gladys Katherine Mattingly of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Ben Mitchell Whitlock and Mary Agnes Nelson Whitlock was born January 6, 1938, in Marion County, KY, and departed this life on February 16, 2025, in Louisville. She was 87 years of age.
She was a homemaker and was a member of the Mt. Washington Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, watching television and gospel music, helping her neighborhood children, her grandkids, flowers, and gardening. She also helped raise two of her grandchildren: James McNear and the late George McNear.
She united in marriage to Paul Francis McNear who preceded her in death in 1979, and she later united in marriage to Bill Mattingly, who also preceded her in death in 2014.
She is survived by four children: Trecia Buckman (David) of Raywick, Buddy McNear (Gayle) of Campbellsville, Nancy McNear of Somerset, Jolene Bentley and Companion Bo Truax of Campbellsville, and one step-son, Billy Mattingly (Janice) of Campbellsville. 18 grandchildren including Kathy Quintana who was her caregiver for five years, 44 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren, and several great-great-great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are six siblings: Minnie Pearl McCauley of Lebanon, Aileen Stovall of Shepherdsville, Rusty Whitlock (Carolyn) of Campbellsville, Connie Smith (Donnie) of Mt. Sherman, Roger Whitlock of Raywick, Sarah Buckman of Raywick, and a sister-in-law, Betty Whitlock of St. Francis.
Besides her parents and her husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Nadine Johnson, seven daughters in infancy, one grandson, George McNear, and five siblings: Donnie Whitlock, Larry Whitlock, Ike Whitlock, Ralph Whitlock, and Ruby Lamkin.
The Funeral Service for Gladys Katherine Mattingly will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Bro. Jeff Edwards will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 5 – 8 P.M. and again on Monday evening, February 24, 2025, from 5 – 8 P.M. at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 17, 2025
Gena Ann Bright of Campbellsville, KY., the daughter of the late Horace and Ida Geneva (Sapp) Bright, was born August 17, 1964, in Taylor County, and departed this life on Sunday, February 16, 2025 in at her home. She was 60 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Gena enjoyed her collectibles, cats, watching TV, especially MeTV, and going to thrift stores.
Survivors include two brothers: Johnny Bright and his wife Jamie of Danville and Frankie Bright and his wife Bonnie; her nephews: Jason Bright and companion Jessica Clark and Michael Bright.
Also her great-nieces and nephews: Jaxon Clark, Cameron, Jazz, Jagger, Taylor, and Mercede Bright; four great-great nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Gena Ann Bright will be Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
The family requests visitation after 10:00 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 17, 2025
Mrs. Tera Shae Sprowles of Campbellsville was born in Green County on March 17, 1977. She departed this life on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was 47 years of age. Mrs. Sprowles had made a confession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.
Tera had a kind and gentle spirit, and a passion for helping others. She was a longtime employee of Green River Trails Rehabilitation Center (formerly Green Hill Manor), having worked as a RN there for 17 years. Life’s simple pleasures, like sitting on her porch watching her flowers grow or a relaxing day at the beach, was what brought her the most joy. Her genuine laugh and compassionate heart will be greatly missed.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her husband: Travis Lynn Sprowles of Campbellsville,
A daughter: Jada LaShae Pierce of Campbellsville,
Her parents: Jerry Wayne Pierce of Greensburg, and Beverly Ann and David Bloyd of Summersville,
A brother: Jeff Pierce and wife Tonya of Summersville,
All of her coworkers and friends at Green River Trails,
And countless other family members and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Shreve and Sybil Pepper, and Ray and Myrtle Pierce.
Tera had requested cremation be accorded her. There will be a memorial service to honor her life on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST (6:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Bro. Thomas Metcalfe will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Feb. 21, from 5:00 PM EST (4:00 PM CST) until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Taylor County Good Samaritans. Those can be made directly at www.taylorcountygoodsamaritans.com or in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 16, 2025
Randy Lee Cox, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Thelbert and Dorothy Olean (Garrett) Cox, was born Ocotber 28, 1966 in Greensburg and departed this life on Saturday, February 15, 2025 in Greensburg at the Green River Trails. He was 58 years of age.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents: Darlis and Viola Garrett Cox and Sam Allen and Sally Garrett.
Survivors include three sisters and three brothers: Brenda Edwards and husband Jim, Ruby Galloway and Russell Dewayne Cox and wife Lisa, all of Greensburg, Bonita Shofner, Ricky Dale Cox and Charles Thelbert Cox all of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Randy Lee Cox will be on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Tallow Creek Cemetery.
Bro. Steven Edwards
Visitation will be on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 13, 2025
Jewelline Shipp of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Creed Thomas Allen and Gertrude Carlisle Allen, was born February 20, 1952 in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Tuesday, February 9, 2025 in Elizabethtown. She was 73 years of age.
She was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Fruit of The Loom. She enjoyed bowling, watching television, shopping with her sister and spending time with her nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
She is survived by her sister, Ruby Sanders of Greensburg and eleven nieces and nephews: Jason Pace and wife Alisha, Misty Smith and husband Tommy, Crystal Gebler and husband Phillip, Bradley Pace and wife Katie, Chris Morgan and companion Sherri, Paul R Allen and companion Verniece, Danny Allen and wife Jenny, Jannifer Fisher and husband Lee, Amanda Allen and husband William, Scottie Allen, Marie Hammack and husband Kevin, and several great-nieces and great-nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Sammy Allen, Charles Allen, and Mary Pike.
The Funeral Service for Jewelline Shipp will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Otter Creek Cemetery.
Bro. Daniel Marcum will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating Gideon Bibles, which can be made at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: P.R. Allen, Danny Allen, Chris Morgan, Tommy Smith, Phillip Gebler, and Lee Fisher.
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