Ronald “Ronnie” Colman Brown

Posted by on Dec 3, 2024

Ronald “Ronnie” Colman Brown

Ronald “Ronnie” Colman Brown of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Colman Brown and Helen Skaggs Brown was born on June 13, 1945, and departed this life on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Campbellsville. He was 79 years of age.

He was of the Baptist Faith and was a farmer. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he was a jokester, a storyteller, and a family man.

He is survived by two sons: Troy Brown of Lexington, and Bobby Brown and his wife Karen of Campbellsville. Two grandchildren: Josh Brown (Linsdey), Kaylee Brown and Fiancé Landon Pike. Four great-grandchildren: Joss Brown, Karter Brown, Wilder Brown, and Kinslee Brown.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Beams, a brother, Robert Wesley Brown, and one grandson, Bryson Skaggs.

The funeral service for Ronald “Ronnie Colman Brown will be on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel at 1765 New Columbia Road in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. Steve Cash will officiate.

The family requested visitation on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

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Donna Faye Barnett-Cox

Posted by on Dec 3, 2024

Donna Faye Barnett-Cox

Donna Faye Barnett-Cox of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Tommie Jess Barnett and Nellie Mills Barnett was born on June 30, 1948, and departed this life on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Bluegrass Way Assisted Living in Campbellsville. She was 76 years of age.

She was a former employee of Batesville Casket Company and she enjoyed gardening, canning, and making fudge.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tim Cox on November 27, 2014, three sisters: Joan Fisher-Ford, Bonnie Barnett, and Tina Estes, and one nephew, Michael Fisher.

She is survived by her brother: Tom Barnett and his wife Diane of Lexington, her nieces and nephews: Kenny Barnett Jr. (Teresa) of Lebanon, Henry Estes (Sherrie) of Greensburg, Tracie Phillips of Campbellsville, Rob Estes (Cindy) of Greensburg, Josh Barnett of Louisville, Jessica Wright (Jonathon) of Lexington, a brother-in-law: Kenny Barnett of Campbellsville and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

There will be a Graveside Service for Donna Faye Barnett-Cox on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

There will be no visitation.

 

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George William McNear

Posted by on Dec 1, 2024

George William McNear

George William McNear of Campbellsville, KY, was born on July 4, 1980, and departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. He was 44 years of age.

He was a farmer and enjoyed country and rock music, motorcycles, and working and arguing with family and friends.

He is survived by his father: Billy Mattingly and his companion Janice of Campbellsville, his mother: Nancy McNear of Somerset, KY, his wife: Melissa Huff McNear, a daughter: Addi, and 5 step-children: Bobbi Grider, Charlie Underwood (Earl), George Grider, Laura Taylor (Nate), and James Reed Grider, and 14 step-grandchildren. Two sisters: Missy Mitchell and Amanda Mattingly both of Campbellsville.

Also, surviving is his Grandmother: Gladys Mattingly, a special cousin: Chris Buckman, a chosen brother: James McNear, a very special friend: Jeremy Lotter, his step-mother: Sissy McGill, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his Papaw: Bill Mattingly, and two step-granddaughters.

There will be a Funeral Service for George William McNear on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.

Family and Friends will officiate.

The family requests visitation on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 5 – 8 P.M. at the funeral home.

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Brennetta Sharon Rainwater

Posted by on Nov 29, 2024

Brennetta Sharon Rainwater

Brennetta Sharon Rainwater of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Ernest and Doris Gowen Price Beams was born on August 28, 1951, and departed this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in Campbellsville. She was 73 years of age.

She was of the Christian faith, a homemaker, and retired from Adanta. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing with her grandkids, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband Johnnie Rainwater of Campbellsville and two children: John Thomas Rainwater Jr. and wife Rhonda of San Jose, CA, and Julie Marie Kerns, and husband Mike of Russell Springs. Five grandchildren: Kristen Farmer (Kyle) of Campbellsville, Shara Dobson (Mike) of Campbellsville, Holly Burris (Anthony Boils) of Olive Hill, Alex, Gilbert of Morehead, and Dillan Kerns (Faith) of Columbia along with 17 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are two sisters: Jane Hall and Pam Colvin and her husband Donald all of Campbellsville, a former son-in-law: Dustin Bond, and her special friend Juanita Sherrill.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Paula Jill Rainwater, a grandson: John Michael Milby, and a brother: Clifton Price.

Special thanks to Kristen Farmer and Shara Dobson who were her caregivers.

There will be a Funeral Service for Brennetta Sharon Rainwater on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. Steve Willis will officiate.

The family requests visitation on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service.

Memorials are suggested to be Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.

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Rodger Glenn Alvin Cox

Posted by on Nov 20, 2024

Rodger Glenn Alvin Cox

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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