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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 26, 2025
Lyle Carl Rakes of Elk Horn, the son of the late Vernal Henry Rakes, and Ruth Raikes Rakes was born November 1, 1956, and departed this life on February 25, 2025 in Campbellsville. He was 68 years of age.
He was a farmhand and a chef. He enjoyed fishing, and giving the grandkids tractor rides and horseback rides.
He united in marriage to Connie Pittman Rakes and she preceded him in death on May 14, 2021.
He is survived by four children: Johnny Rakes and April Thompson of Campbellsville, Anthony Rakes of North Carolina, and Lisa Lucas of Florida. Three step-children: Terry Abell of Calvary, Holly Abell of Gravel Switch, and Cathy Abell of Louisville. 18 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are eight siblings: Ella Mae Reed, Vernal Ray Rakes, Wayne Rakes, Joseph Rakes, David Rakes, Shelby Clark, Patricia Malson, and Lucy Rakes.
Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by four sisters: Dorothy Rakes, Wilma Lawson, Janet Hall and Bonnie Bush.
There will be a private funeral service for Lyle Carl Rakes at 12:00 P.M. Friday, February 28, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with cremation to follow. Bro. Freddy Thompson will officiate.
The family has requested a public visitation on Friday, February 28, 202,5 from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 21, 2025
Kevin Alan Harmon of Campbellsville, the son of the late Garnett Ray Harmon and Mary Janice Bryant Harmon was born in Jane Lew, WV on October 12, 1962, and departed this life on February 11, 2025, in Campbellsville. He was 63 years of age.
He was a carpenter and worked in construction. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, and spending time with his family and especially his grandkids. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife Tami Jean Willoughby Harmon having united in marriage on August 27, 1995. Also, surviving are four children: Lucas Parsons, Megan Harmon, Sarah Parsons, and Wyatt Parsons all of Campbellsville. Four grandchildren: Tatum Hoskins, Isaiah Parsons, Owen Moore, and Olivia Davis. One brother and two sisters: Craig Harmon of Johnson City, TN, Connie Walker, and Lana Wright and husband Gary all of Campbellsville along with a host of other relatives and many friends.
The family has chosen cremation and there will be a Memorial Service at Noon on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.
Bro. Grant Baise will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Monday, February 24, 202,5 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to 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 Feb 21, 2025
 Donnie Moore of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late James Frank Moore and Pearl Graybeal Moore was born January 21, 1946, and departed this life on February 15, 2025, at the age of 79 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He was 79 years of age.
Don was a hero to his family and many others in so many ways. Loved sharing his wisdom to others in need and putting smiles on faces by doing acts of kindness to many. He enjoyed long car rides viewing the contry side, going to the horse races, watching UK basketball, family gatherings and enjoying coffee at Druthers sharing stories and having political debates with his friends. His famous quote was “Let me tell you something!”
He united in marriage to Patricia Beirer Moore who preceded him in death.
He is survived by four daughters: Gina Nunez (Ricky) of Florida, Lisa Lewis of Mt. Washington, Sheri Chandler of Louisville, and Sonja Beirer of Campbellsville. Six grandchildren: Ashley Sansovich, Brandon Finch, Jocelynne Finch, and Alexis Lewis, Dominick Allen, and Salena Ritchie, and three great-grandchildren: Cassandra, Carlo, and Elijah, and one brother: Bobby Moore.
Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by seven siblings; Vernon Moore, Janice Price, Bluford Moore, Delbert Moore, Dorland Moore, Carol Russell, and Juanita Hicks.
The Funeral Service for Donnie Moore will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.
Bro. Evan Tedder will be officiating
Interment in the Elliott Cemetery
The family has requested visitation on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 11 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 20, 2025
Gladys Katherine Mattingly of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Ben Mitchell Whitlock and Mary Agnes Nelson Whitlock was born January 6, 1938, in Marion County, KY, and departed this life on February 16, 2025, in Louisville. She was 87 years of age.
She was a homemaker and was a member of the Mt. Washington Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, watching television and gospel music, helping her neighborhood children, her grandkids, flowers, and gardening. She also helped raise two of her grandchildren: James McNear and the late George McNear.
She united in marriage to Paul Francis McNear who preceded her in death in 1979, and she later united in marriage to Bill Mattingly, who also preceded her in death in 2014.
She is survived by four children: Trecia Buckman (David) of Raywick, Buddy McNear (Gayle) of Campbellsville, Nancy McNear of Somerset, Jolene Bentley and Companion Bo Truax of Campbellsville, and one step-son, Billy Mattingly (Janice) of Campbellsville. 18 grandchildren including Kathy Quintana who was her caregiver for five years, 44 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren, and several great-great-great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are six siblings: Minnie Pearl McCauley of Lebanon, Aileen Stovall of Shepherdsville, Rusty Whitlock (Carolyn) of Campbellsville, Connie Smith (Donnie) of Mt. Sherman, Roger Whitlock of Raywick, Sarah Buckman of Raywick, and a sister-in-law, Betty Whitlock of St. Francis.
Besides her parents and her husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Nadine Johnson, seven daughters in infancy, one grandson, George McNear, and five siblings: Donnie Whitlock, Larry Whitlock, Ike Whitlock, Ralph Whitlock, and Ruby Lamkin.
The Funeral Service for Gladys Katherine Mattingly will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Bro. Jeff Edwards will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 5 – 8 P.M. and again on Monday evening, February 24, 2025, from 5 – 8 P.M. at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 17, 2025
Gena Ann Bright of Campbellsville, KY., the daughter of the late Horace and Ida Geneva (Sapp) Bright, was born August 17, 1964, in Taylor County, and departed this life on Sunday, February 16, 2025 in at her home. She was 60 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Gena enjoyed her collectibles, cats, watching TV, especially MeTV, and going to thrift stores.
Survivors include two brothers: Johnny Bright and his wife Jamie of Danville and Frankie Bright and his wife Bonnie; her nephews: Jason Bright and companion Jessica Clark and Michael Bright.
Also her great-nieces and nephews: Jaxon Clark, Cameron, Jazz, Jagger, Taylor, and Mercede Bright; four great-great nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Gena Ann Bright will be Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
The family requests visitation after 10:00 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
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