Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 14, 2025
James Robert Arnett of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Robert Arnett and Clara Beams Arnett was born on February 23, 1963, and departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his residence. He was 61 years of age.
He had attended the Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He loved sports cars and riding his lawnmower.
He is survived by his half-brother: Richard Arnett of Sandwich, IL, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister: Alice Arnett.
There will be a Funeral Service for James Robert Arnett at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
Bro. Michael Goodwin will officiate.
The family requested visitation on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 13, 2025
Tammy Lynn Rakes, of Mannsville, KY, the daughter of Carolyn (Cornett) Wise and the late Pious Alexander Wise was born April 14, 1968 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 56 years of age.
She was a cook at Campbellsville University, having been employed by Pioneer Catering, and was of the Baptist Faith.
She united in marriage on April 23, 1994 to Ricky Lynn Rakes of Mannsville, who survives.
Other survivors include her children: Joseph Michael “Joey” Wise and wife Delisa and Latrichia Lake and husband Justin, all of Campbellsville, and Christina Bagby and husband Brian of Liberty.
Her mother: Carolyn Wise,
Also a brother and two sisters: Tommy Wise, Sue Wise and Melinda Wise; four grandchildren: Hunter Mattingly, Leilah Aud, Liana Lake and Lillynn Lake, and close friends: Karen Robinson, Lisa Williams and Melissa Trunnell, and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the wishes of Tammy, cremation rites were honored and conducted by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 12, 2025
John Charles Sanders of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Charles Durham Sanders and Mary Dudgeon Sanders was born on May 15, 1951, and departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Norton Audubon Hospital. He was 73 years of age.
He attended the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and Our Lady of The Hills Catholic Church. He was a retired employee of Parker-Kalon. He enjoyed cooking, and quilting, and deeply cared for his wife, children, and grandchildren. He liked riding four-wheelers and being outdoors. He was a hugger and was very compassionate towards others.
He is survived by his loving wife Karen Cox Sanders, and two daughters: Shannon Pruyear and her husband Mikie of Campbellsville, and Savannah Sanders of Somerset. Nine grandchildren: Jacob, Micheal, Jesse, Anna, Christine, Mason, Harlan, CJ, and Lilly.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister.
There will be a Funeral Service for John Charles Sanders at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Sanders Cemetery.
Rev. Father Sheejan George will officiate.
The family requested visitation on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 10, 2025
Paul Sherman Gunter, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Norton’s Pavilion Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born April 28, 1943, in Louisville, KY to Paul H. and Edith Lee Gunter.
Sherman professed his faith in Christ as a young man. He had many jobs during his life from building interstate roads to ending his working career at the Marion County School Board of Education after 34 years of service. Sherman truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, spending time with family and friends, playing a good game of checkers, rook, pitching horseshoes, fishing, playing cornhole, and bowling. He mastered every game and had many awards, trophies, titles and rings earned through his accomplishments.
Sherman united to the love of his life, Ola Sallee on November 23, 1961, who preceded him in death on October 8, 2007. To this union 3 children survive, Paul Anthony Gunter, Sherry (Jeff) Kerr, and Karen (Glenn) Shuck. Also 4 grandchildren Sarah (Dallas) Coomer, Thomas Lee (Autumn) Kerr, Marshall Paul Shuck, and Dennis Michael Shuck. Great grandchildren are Ryan, Kelci, Macy, Nicholas, Ozzy, Axel, Shayla, Denver, Winston, Scarlett, Della Jo, and Nova Jean.
Also surviving two sisters Jean (Buford) Sallee, and Kathy Spray, and little brother Eddie (Vernice) Gunter. As well as, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and a host of teammates.
Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Emily Shuck.
The Funeral Service for Paul Sherman Gunter will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery.
Bro. Bo Sherrill will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to Kosair Charities/Kosair for Kids and may be made online below or at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 10, 2025
Ms. Beverly Lynn Kirtley was born in Taylor County on November 11, 1959. She was the second child to Edd Kirtley, Jr. and Juliet (Graves) Kirtley. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Taylor Regional Hospital.
She professed her faith at a young age at Pleasant Union Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Donahue Price, and served faithfully there until her death.
Ms. Kirtley was employed at Fruit of the Loom for many years. She loved all sports but she was definitely a Louisville fan. She was a sweet, gentle soul who was loved by all that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edd and Juliet Kirtley, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her loving siblings: Deborah Kirtley Smith (Michael), Shirley Kirtley, Sheryl Kirtley, and Lisa Kirtley, all of Campbellsville, and Daryl Kirtley of Paducah,
Aunts: Louie Ferrell of Sun City West, AZ, and Margaret Ann Spaulding of Louisville,
Uncles: Charles Graves of Johns Creek, GA, David Graves of Louisville, and John Graves of Palmdale, CA,
And several cousins and other relatives and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Ms. Kirtley on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the Pleasant Union Baptist Church, 426 Fallen Timber Rd, Campbellsville, KY, with cremation to follow. Her ashes will be interred in the church cemetery at a later date.
The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral. A meal will be served for the family and friends in the church dining hall following the service.
The family of Ms. Beverly Kirtley wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concerns and kindness shown to them during their time of bereavement. Beverly touched the lives of many people and will be truly missed. May God bless and keep you.
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