Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 2, 2025
Regina Ann Smith of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Joe Tom Burress and Ila Jean Patterson Burress was born on July 2, 1960, and departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 64 years of age.
She was a former Nursing Home Aide and a homemaker and attended the Digging Well Ministries. She enjoyed animals, friends, tv, talking on the phone, caring for children, and her family, and going to church, Jesus and George Jones.
She is survived by her husband: Gregory Smith of Campbellsville and two daughters: Amy Bottom of Greensburg, and Breanna Smith of Campbellsville. Four grandchildren: Erica, Bridget, Tyler, and Christy. Seven Great-grandchildren: Ana, Jairo, Olivia, Angelina, Noah, Abraham, and Abel. Also, one sister: Jennifer Ford of Campbellsville, an Aunt: Rose Scholl (Burl) of Indiana, and a host of Cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law: Eric Ford.
There will be a Funeral Service for Regina Ann Smith at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 3, 2025, with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
Bro. Robbie Everage and Bro. Shawn Coffey will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be: Cody Ford, Gavin Ford, Brandon Ford, Tyler Susenbach, Stephen Allen, and Jacob Covin
Memorials are suggested to be donations to funeral expenses and may be made at the funeral home
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 24, 2024
Shawn Thomas Sweeney of Campbellsville, KY, was born on May 10, 1997, in Campbellsville, and departed this life on December 21, 2024, at his residence. He was 28 years of age.
He was of the Christian Faith and was self-employed doing odd jobs wherever he could. He loved drawing, doing mechanic work, listening to rock music, being outdoors in the sunshine, and especially loved his Mama.
He is survived by his parents: Michael Lee Sweeney and fiancé Tammy Hancock, and Sheree Lynn Brockman and husband Donnie all of Campbellsville. Two brothers and two sisters: Nicholas Depp Glover of Campbellsville, Brook Sheree Sweeney of Lebanon, Michael W. Sweeney, and Rebecca J. Sweeney both of Texas. One nephew: Richard L. McDonald.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Gordon and Sandra Rainwater, John H. Sweeney and Ruby M. Sweeney, and his great-grandmother: Marjorie Cave.
The funeral service for Shawn Thomas Sweeney will be Friday, December 27, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Rev. Brian Rafferty will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
The family has asked that memorials be donations to the Funeral Expense Fund and those can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 19, 2024
Ralph Edward Barnett of Russell Springs, KY, formerly of Campbellsville, the son of the late Edward “Bear” Barnett and Geneva Peters Barnett was born on March 17, 1955, in Campbellsville, KY, and passed away on December19, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was 69 years of age.
He was a cattle farmer, and enjoyed westerns, had a good sense of humor, and enjoyed spending time with his grandson.
He is survived by one daughter: Haley Barnett Bhanini and her husband Elias of Russell Springs, Two grandchildren: Kairo Bhanini, and Palmer Bhanini, One sister: Shirley Bright and companion Les Akridge of Campbellsville, and three nephews: Jared Bright, Jason Farmer, and Chris Farmer.
Besides his parents, He was preceded in death by one sister: Donna Farmer.
The funeral service for Ralph Edward Barnett will be Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. EST / 1:00 P.M. CST. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.
Bro. Rod Lawless will officiate
The family has requested visitation on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 5:00 – 8:00 EST / 4:00 – 7:00 CST at the funeral home, and again on Sunday at 10 A.M. EST/ 9:00 CST until the time of the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 17, 2024
Mrs. Essie Pearl Buchanan of Willisburg was born on June 5, 1941 in Washington County to the late Taylor and Pearlie Thompson. She departed this life on Friday, December 13, 2024 at her home being 82 years of age.
Mrs. Buchanan professed her faith in Christ and was a charter member of the Anchor of Hope Church in Willisburg. She retired from Walmart after fifteen years, where she loved working as a door greeter.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two children: Ricky Chesser and Angie Young, both of Willisburg,
Five grandchildren: Jason Chesser of Lawrenceburg, Gina Spalding. Derek Young, Brent Young, all of Willisburg, and Dylan Mattingly of Indiana,
Seven great-grandchildren: Dalton Chesser, Jacie Chesser, Jaylee Chesser, Jason Chesser, Jr., Ty Mattingly, Zac Spaulding, and Eli Blandford,
And a host of other family members and friends.
She was also preceded in death a son, Tony Chesser; six sisters: Aline Pierson, Ann Lou Buchanan, Olie Chesser, Elsie Thompson, Hazel Thompson, and Ada Thompson; and nine brothers: Ernest Thompson, Herman Thompson, Raymond Thompson, Jody Ray Thompson, James W. Thompson, Charles Thompson, Vernest Thompson, William Thompson, and baby Thompson.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Buchanan on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Anchor of Hope Church, 9190 KY 555, Willisburg. Rev. Brandi Cheatham will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Willisburg.
The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday, Dec. 19, after 4:00 PM and on Friday, Dec. 20, after 9:00 AM.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 16, 2024
Mrs. Diane Ritchie Amburgey of Shepherdsville, formerly of Campbellsville, passed from this life on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Louisville at the Norton Audubon Hospital, being 65 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Kanowan “Cager” Ritchie and Margie Everidge Ritchie, and was born in Hindman on April 29, 1959. Mrs. Amburgey was a homemaker and was of the Christian faith. She was the cherished wife of Mr. William Garrett “Johnny” Amburgey. He preceded her in death on October 2023. She was also preceded in death by three siblings, Kelvin Ritchie, Alger Ritchie, and Kathy Leslie.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Two sons: James Everett Amburgey and wife Ashley, and Johnny Wayne Amburgey, all of Shepherdsville,
A grandson: Donovan Everett Amburgey,
A sister: Janie Ritchie of Campbellsville,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Amburgey on Friday, December 20, 2024, in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Bro. Robby Everidge will officiate. She will be laid to rest in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery immediately following.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Dec. 20, after 9:30 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses.
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