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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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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