Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 17, 2025
Rebecca Lynn Mardis, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Jim and Barbara Harmon, was born November 2, 1976 in Michigan and departed this life on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Campbellsville at her home after enduring multiple health issues for the past few years.
She was 48 years age. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Michael Mardis on September 21, 2014.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the East Campbellsville Church of God. Survivors include her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Harold and Eunonia (Greer) Mardis of Campbellsville, her cousins, her church family and other relatives and friends including Janice Miller of Campbellsville.
A memorial service for Rebecca Lynn Mardis will be conducted Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:30 A.M. at the East Campbellsville Church of God, 357 Eastport Road, Campbellsville.
Bro. Tom Carnahan will be officiating.
Visitation after 10:30 A.M. until time for the service.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 12, 2025
Mr. Taylor Wheat of Campbellsville, the son of the late Gobel Wheat and Lora Ann Keith Wheat, was born July 23, 1935, and departed this life on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at T.J. Health in Columbia. He was 89 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the St. Andrew Methodist Church. He was a former employee of Fruit of The Loom for 42 years, Kessler Realty for 30 plus years, and was a mechanic for Tom Gupton’s Garage. He enjoyed fishing, stock cars, drag racing, and cooking.
He is survived by his loving wife Geraldine Dickens Wheat of Campbellsville and two sons: Doug Wheat and his wife Patricia, and Jeff Wheat (Margaret Parson), all of Campbellsville. Two grandchildren: Jason Wheat (Kristen), and Amy Watkins (Sam). Two step grandchildren; Jason Tucker (Brandy) and Amanda Beard, five great-grandchildren, 4 step great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings.
The funeral service for Mr. Taylor Wheat will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 17, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Brent Gupton, and Bro. Abraham Livingston will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hosparus of Green River.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 11, 2025
Johnny Ray Dickens, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of John Edward and Patsy Ann (Farmer) Chelf, was born August 2, 1969 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025 in Campbellsville as the results of an automobile accident. He was 55 years of age.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Patrick Chelf.
Besides his parents, he is survived by three sons: Dustin Ray Silverman and wife Sarah of Nancy, Skylar Silverman and wife Hannah of Russell Springs, and Jessie Dickens of Webb City, Missouri; two sisters: Rhonda Schnieder of Lebanon and Patricia Dickens of Campbellsville.
Also surviving are seven grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family of Johnny Ray Dickens chose cremation, and no formal services are scheduled.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 10, 2025
Sharon Darlene Jernigan of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Charlie Crabtree and Barbara Azlee Gossett Crabtree, was born January 15, 1955, in Greenville, KY, and departed this life on March 9, 2025, in Campbellsville. She was 70 years of age.
She was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from Wal-Mart.
Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Jernigan in 2002, and one brother, Glenn Crabtree.
She is survived by three children: Charles Jernigan of Campbellsville, Brandon Jernigan and wife Shanda of Bowling Green, Chanse Jerigan of Campbellsville, and four grandchildren. Also surviving is her significant other, Ralph Perkins of Campbellsville.
The family has chosen cremation and there will be no public services at this time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 5, 2025
Belva Magdaline Parrish of Elk Horn, was born May 31, 1941, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late George Allen Uhrig and Bertha Hayes Uhrig Cottingham. She was raised by her mother Bertha and Lawrence Cottingham, who was like a father to her. She departed this life on March 5, 2025, at her home. She was 83 years of age.
She was of the Catholic faith and was a homemaker. She enjoyed planting flowers, dancing, cooking, and being with her grandchildren.
She had united in marriage to William Parrish, and he preceded her in death in 2000.
She is survived by two children: Lisa Morgan and Dakota Roberts along with ten grandchildren: David McCarthy, Ronald McCarthy, Cathy McCarthy, Keith McCarthy, Shelly Smithson, Sean McCarthy, Ricky McCarthy, Amber Eldridge, Kindell Buchanan, and Taylor Buchanan. Five great-grandchildren: Brooklyn Dane, Alexis Dane, Aaden Eldridge, Kynslee Eldridge, and Kolten Eldridge. Also, one brother, George Shelton of Tennessee, and a sister Bea Uhrig.
Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by three children: Ronnie McCarthy, Keith McCarthy, and Belva Smithson; three sisters; and one brother: Betty, Juanita, Margie, and Larry; and also a sister in infancy.
The family would like to give special thanks to her special hospice caregivers: Karen, Kristy, and Amy.
According to her wishes, cremation was chosen and there will be a Memorial Service at 2:00 P. M. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville.
The family requests visitation from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be made online or at the funeral home.
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