Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 16, 2024
Kimberly Ann Hunt of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Edward Shirley Smith and Mary Blan Aldridge Smith was born on October 10, 1961, in Louisville, KY, and departed this life on Friday, December 13, 2024, in Bardstown. She was 63 years of age.
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. She had been employed in jewelry sales and repair. She enjoyed gardening, and cooking, was a talented artist, especially at drawing, and loved decorating.
She is survived by her three children: Joshua Edward Warren, and James Coleman Warren (Tabitha Speairs) both of Bardstown, and Anna Grace Hunt of Campbellsville. Three grandchildren: Isaiah Warren, Coleman Warren Jr., and Averianna Warren. One sister: Cheryl Lynn Akrami (Ramin) of Louisville. Also surviving is her former spouse: James Kent Warren of Bardstown.
The family has chosen cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 13, 2024
Mary Helen Sprowles of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Willard Allen and Emma Skaggs Allen was born on August 20, 1937 and departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her residence. She was 87 years of age.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church. She was retired from Fruit of The Loom after 42 years and was a homemaker and worked at Medco Nursing Home for 10 years. She enjoyed shopping, flowers, and feeding the squirrels. She was very friendly and enjoyed good conversations, and spending time with her great-grandbabies
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Sprowles, of Campbellsville, and two daughters, Diane Mardis of Campbellsville and Retha Sprowles Baumle of Louisville. Two grandsons, Brandon Mardis and Kyle Mardis, one great-granddaughter, Makayla Mardis, and two great-great-grandchildren, Axton New and Alec Mardis, and her granddog, Tazzie.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son: Alan Wayne Sprowles
There will be a Private Funeral Service for Mary Helen Sprowles at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with entombment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Dwayne Norman will officiate.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 12, 2024
Mr. Tullio Albert Tutrinoli of the Breeding community in Adair County, formerly of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and New York City, New York, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home. Born in Bronx County, NY on December 29, 1924, to the late Arturo and Ida (Riccio) Tutrinoli, he was 99 years, 11 months, and 12 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a devout member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Columbia. He had attained a degree from Pace Business College in New York and earned his living as an accountant.
On June 22, 1943 he was inducted in to the United States Army Air Force. CPL Tutrinoli shared his musical talents with his fellow service members as a Bandsman until his release from active service in 1946. After his return to New York, he enrolled in and graduated from The Juilliard School. It was there he honed his skills on the French Horn, an instrument he would teach and play most of his life. His abilities allowed him to play countless notable events and venues, including with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the famed Roxy Theater, and The Metropolitan Opera House. He was also a former First Chair Horn Player in the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.
Although his list of life’s achievements is long and well-deserved, he will be more fondly remembered for his sincere, humble, and patient spirit.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Five children: Valeria Tutrinoli of Oregon, June Savage and husband Jerome of Illinois, Melissa Covell and husband Lawrence of Breeding, Delia Gow and husband Alan of Illinois, and Marc Tutrinoli of New Jersey,
And a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and several other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan (Sprouse) Tutrinoli in 2010, and a sister, Marisa Grandizio and her husband, Henry.
At the request of Mr. Tutrinoli, cremation was accorded him. There are no public services scheduled at this time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the charity of your choice. The family asks only that you remember them in your prayers.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 12, 2024
Glenn Douglas Nelson of Louisville, KY, formerly of Campbellsville, the son of the late Woodrow Nelson and Doris Jean Bodkins Nelson was born on March 6, 1964, and departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in Louisville. He was 60 years of age.
He was of the Baptist Faith and was a former employee of Fruit of The Loom. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and raising beagles, listening to country music and UK sports. He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He is survived by one daughter: Jacqueline Curtsinger and her husband Aaron of Campbellsville. Three grandchildren: Haley Curtsinger, Zachary Curtsinger, and Colton Curtsinger. One brother Joseph Nelson Sr. (Peggy) of Greensburg, and one sister: Loretta Morgan (Randy Sr.) of Campbellsville, and a host of nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Herschel Nelson, and Keith Nelson.
Serving as pallbearers will be: Joseph Nelson Jr., Randy Morgan Jr., Skyler Morgan, Buzzy Stearman, Matthew Perkins, and Gary Hubbard Jr.
There will be a Funeral Service for Glenn Douglas Nelson on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Bro. Gerard Flanagan will officiate.
The family requests visitation at the funeral home on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 11 A.M until the time of the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 11, 2024
James W. Taylor, of Campbellsville, KY the son of the late Walter and Ruth (Kidwell) Taylor, was born October 18, 1948 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 76 years of age.
He retired from GTE after 32 years of service, having worked as an installer and maintenance man. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist Faith.
James enjoyed fishing, golfing, cooking and spending time with his wife and family.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers: Joe Henry Taylor, Florence Mitchell, Helen Walker, Peggy Bishop, and Michael Taylor.
Survivors include his wife: Delois (Rogers) Taylor; his children: Jimmy Taylor and wife Mary, Mark Dudgeon and wife Chris, Deanna Hunt and husband Robbie, and Traci Stayton.
Also twelve grandchildren: Lindsay, Brittany, Craig, Jacob Andrew, Samantha, Caitlin, Emily, Jeffrey, Matthew, Presley, Josh and Jacob; thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for James W. Taylor will be Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday, Dec. 13, from 12:00 noon until time for the service.
Bro. Fella Wilson and Mark Dudgeon will be officiating.
Interment in the Brookside Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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