Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 4, 2023
Mrs. Betty Jean Acree of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Columbus Gordon and Imogene (Wright) Boils, peacefully entered eternity on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at her home. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Born on May 14, 1950, Mrs. Acree was 73 years of age at the time of her passing. She was water baptized in Jesus’ name and received the gift of the Holy Ghost at the age of 16, and daily carried that joy with her for the remainder of her earthly time. Mrs. Acree had retired from the Taylor County School District as the cafeteria manager of Taylor County High School. She was also a former employee of Fruit of the Loom. Full of spiritual wisdom, she gladly and regularly passed Godly knowledge to all she came in contact with.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two children: Tim Acree and wife Keshia of Bardstown, and Tracey Grady and husband Stephen of Campbellsville,
Six grandchildren: Seth Acree, Hannah Acree, Micah Acree, Luke Acree, Kadyn Grady, and Bailor Grady,
Nine siblings: Ralph and Dana Boils of Tennessee, Shirley and Tommy Lovins of Indiana, and Rueal and Louise Boils, Donnie and Carolyn Boils, Frank and Kay Boils, David and Ellen Boils, Danny and Lori Boils, and Gillis and Barbara Boils, all of Campbellsville, and Shelia Youmans of Georgia,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Wayne Acree, a brother, Charlie Wayne Boils, and a brother-in-law, Charles Youmans.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Acree on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT (10:00 AM CDT) in the sanctuary of the Truth Tabernacle UPCI, 4607 Old Lebanon Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Pastor Tim Acree will officiate. Interment will follow in the Jesus Name Church Cemetery, Tabernacle Rd, Campbellsville.
The family will receive friends at the church on Friday, September 8, from 5:00-8:00 PM EDT (4:00-7:00 PM CDT), and on Saturday after 9:00 AM EST until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 3, 2023
Renee Sylvester, of Knifley, the daughter of Cathleen (Estrella) Sylvester of Florida and the late Donald Sylvester, was born February 15, 1965 in Orange, New Jersey and departed this life on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at her home. She was 58 years of age.
She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.
Renee enjoyed cooking, painting and other artistic crafts and spending time with family.
Besides her mother, she is survived by three sons: Garrett Sylvester and wife Emma of Monticello, Richard Burress and wife Erika of Campbellsville and Chaz Burress and wife Brandy of Columbia; her companion of thirty seven years: Doug Burress of Knifley.
Also a sister: Donna Listort of Florida; five grandchildren: Ethan and Alyssa Sylvester and Harper, Hayden and Miles Burress and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a sister: Tina Sylvester.
Services will be held privately.
There will be no visitation
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 2, 2023
Anna C. Payne, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Catherine (Miles) Bright, was born June 1, 1948 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, August 31, 2023 in Lexington at the UK Hospice of the Bluegrass. She was 75 years of age.
She was retired administrator at Telecom, formerly Bell South, a member of the Telephone Pioneers and was of the Christian faith.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Travis Payne, Sr., a son: Jason Eric Payne and a brother: Billy Bright.
Survivors include her son: Travis Payne, Jr and wife Debbie; two sisters: Mary Jane “Janie” Phillips and Fran Bright.
Also four grandchildren: Tyler, Veronica and Colby Payne and Jaclyn Ellis; a great-grandchild: Charlotte Ellis; special uncle Jim Miles and special friends: Patricia and Dennis Roy and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Anna C. Payne will be Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at the Old Liberty Cemetery in Bradfordsville with burial to follow.
There will be no visitation.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home Acton/Mannsville chapel in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 2, 2023
Jackie Lynn Billings of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the James Ackey and Bette Thinney Ackey, was born February 25, 1956 in Tupper Lake, NY, and departed this life on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 67 years of age. She had been employed in the retail business.
She is survived by several children as well as several brothers and sisters.
Cremation was chosen by the family and all services and burial will be held out of state.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 2, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Ann Davis of Campbellsville passed from this life on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the UL Jewish Hospital. Born in Richmond, Indiana on August 2, 1954 to the late John and Phyllis (Gilmore) Mills, she was 69 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a retired Human Resources manager. She was the wife of the late Phil Davis, who preceded her in death on October 14, 2019. She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Mills.
She leavers to mourn her passing:
Two children: Nicole Dixon and husband Nick of Campbellsville, and Michael Davis and wife Rebecca of Winter Haven, Florida,
Two siblings: Peg Fisher and husband Bob, and Steve Mills and wife Sheila,
Five grandchildren: Casey Hardin, Hayden Davis, Westin Dudgeon, Kennon Davis, and Keegan Davis,
A sister-in-law: Rosie Jensen and husband Carl,
A niece: Renae Brown and husband Steve,
And a host of other family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Barbara Davis on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Dan Hayes will officiate. She will be entombed beside her late husband immediately following.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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