David Joseph Abell, 71

Posted by on Jan 31, 2024

David Joseph Abell, 71

David Joseph Abell of Knifley, the son of the late James E. Abell and Mary Bessie Wethington Abell, was born October 1, 1952, in Taylor County, KY, and departed this life on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Taylor Regional Hospital.  He was 71 years of age.

He was of the Catholic Faith and attended St. Bernard Catholic Church.  He was a lifelong farmer and raised beef cattle and tobacco. He enjoyed quail hunting, trading, spending time with family, helping his neighbors, and was known as a giver.

Survivors include his wife: Angie Chelf Abell, along with two children: Brandy McCubbin (Stan) of Spurlington, and Brett Farmer (Kim) of Columbia. Nine grandchildren: Jayden McCubbin, Kenley McCubbin, Callie McCubbin, Chloe McCubbin, Issac Farmer, Luke Farmer, Jacob Farmer, Gabby Farmer, and Logan Parker, and two great-grandchildren: “Baby” Landry David Joseph Shofner and Gracelynn Eads.

Also surviving are eight brothers and sisters: Diann Conquest (Dave), Janis Turner, Jessie Abell (Linda), Stanley Abell, Robert Abell (Kay), Abbie Rose (Don), Sally Marple (Freddie), and Paul Abell (Cathy).

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Roger Abell.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial for David Joseph Abell at 11 A.M. Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Clementsville, KY.

 Father Jinto Thomas and Father George Otuma will officiate.

The family requests visitation on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 9 A.M. -11 A.M., and again from 12 P.M. – 2 P.M. with burial to follow in the St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to be donations to the St. Bernard Catholic Church Cemetery Fund.

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Michael Scott Phillips, 52

Posted by on Jan 28, 2024

Michael Scott Phillips, 52

Michael Scott Phillips, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Kenneth and Mary Bastin Phillips, was born August 22, 1971, in Lincoln County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. He was 52 years of age.

He was a member of the Broadway Church of Christ, and was employed as a sales associate at Wal-Mart. He enjoyed rock collecting, thrift store shopping, and selling antiques on Facebook Marketplace and also enjoyed photography.

Survivors include his wife: Tracy Phillips of Campbellsville, Three children: Riley Phillips and significant other Micah Baamonde, Gavin Phillips, and Mariah Holmes all of Campbellsville.

Also surviving are five brothers and sisters: Loretta Wright (Doug), Marilyn Brown, Robbie Phillips, Larry Phillips, and Jerome Phillips, along with a special nephew: Josh Esters (Haley).

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Kenneth “Spanky” Phillips.

There will be a funeral service for Michael Scott Phillips at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in the chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Edd Sterchi will officiate

The family requests visitation on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Jason Potter, Brennan Potter, Mason Potter, William “Willie” Key, Ayden McMinn, Dom McMinn, and Cory Gonzalez.

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Mrs. Jeanne Marie (Chiantelli) Walters, 76

Posted by on Jan 23, 2024

Mrs. Jeanne Marie (Chiantelli) Walters, 76

Mrs. Jeanne Marie (Chiantelli) Walters of the Levelwoods community passed from this life on January 21, 2024 at the Baptist Health Hardin Hospital following an extended illness. Born on June 15, 1947 in San Francisco, California to the late George John and Lena Marie (DeMattei) Chiantelli, she was 76 years, 7 months, and 6 days of age. She retired from Walmart as a CSM. Mrs. Walters enjoyed knitting and her baked goodies were always a family favorite. As a matriarch, her love, pride, and joy only grew with each new generation, and fond memories of her care and compassion will be held for years.

She leaves to carry her legacy:

Three children: Marjorie Lee Sabino and husband Eric of Hodgenville, Cherie Marie Altman and husband Timothy of Campbellsville, and Thomas M. Walters and wife Kristen of Campbellsville,

A brother: Alfred G. Chiantelli and wife Carol of San Francisco, CA,

Thirteen grandchildren,

Eighteen great-grandchildren,

Honorary sisters: Karen Raccanello, Fran Walters, Chris Smits, and Judy Altman,

A dear cousin: Barbara Wittren,

And a host of other relatives and friends – all loved by her, yet too numerous to mention.

Mrs. Walters was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Thomas E. Walters.

   There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Walters on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jimmy Harkness will officiate.

   The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday, January 26, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

   Mrs. Walters will be laid to rest beside her husband following a private committal service in the Flying W Cemetery in Larue County.

   In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River.

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Lorena Bell Mann, 86

Posted by on Jan 23, 2024

Lorena Bell Mann, 86

Lorena Bell Mann of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Ralph Rodgers and Claudine McCubbin Rodgers, was born January 3, 1938, in Campbellsville, and departed this life on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 86 years of age.

She was a member of the Spurlington Methodist Church in Campbellsville, She was a homemaker and along with her husband was the owner and operator of Mann’s Satellite. She enjoyed crafts, church, cooking, quilting, gardening, and spending time with family and loved her baby doll.

She united in marriage to Gordon Mann who preceded her in death.

She is survived by two sons and one daughter: Wesley Mann and Randall Mann and companion Connie Cates, all of Campbellsville, And Kimberly Mann Rambo of Indiana. Six grandchildren: Shannon Mann, Nathan Mann, Chloe Pierce, Chris Mann, Cody Mann, and Shawn Mann, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are two brothers and one sister: Jimmy Rodgers (Debbie) of Leitchfield, Bobby Rodgers (Donna) of Campbellsville, and Eva Skaggs (Ham) of Jamestown along with one sister-in-law: Mildred Rodgers of Campbellsville

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son: Keith Lynn Mann, and four grandchildren: Phillip Mann, Dana Mann, Josh Rambo, and Zach Rambo. Two brothers and one sister: Billy Joe Rodgers, Mitchell Rodgers, and Margaret Sapp.

There will be a funeral service for Lorena Bell Mann at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 25, 2024, in the chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. David Smith will officiate.

The family requests visitation on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. 

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Gary Lynn Sapp, 67

Posted by on Jan 18, 2024

Gary Lynn Sapp, 67

Gary Lynn Sapp of Campbellsville, the son of Floy (Cox) Marple and the late Doug Sapp was born September 9, 1956 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home. He was 67 years of age.

He was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom from 1977-1998 and later Lowes and Amazon, and he was of the Christian faith.

Gary enjoyed bass fishing and was a dedicated Miami Dolphins fan.

Survivors include his mother: Floy Marple; his children: Amy Cox and husband Nicky, Jennifer Grimes, and Allison Cheyenne Sapp.

Also his brothers and sisters: Carolyn Gail Marple, Christel Spears and husband Shawn, Barry Marples and wife Connie, Wayne Sapp and Cathy Pierce; his grandchildren: Kaley Cox, Lane Sapp, Antwone Grimes, Briley Cox, Jayden Grimes and Sky Sapp; his great-grandchildren: Blayne Loy and Waylon Sapp, and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Gary Lynn Sapp will be Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.

Bro. Gerald Reliford will be officiating.

Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Saturday until time for the service.

Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund which can be made by calling the funeral home

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