Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 10, 2025
Ms. Beverly Lynn Kirtley was born in Taylor County on November 11, 1959. She was the second child to Edd Kirtley, Jr. and Juliet (Graves) Kirtley. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Taylor Regional Hospital.
She professed her faith at a young age at Pleasant Union Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Donahue Price, and served faithfully there until her death.
Ms. Kirtley was employed at Fruit of the Loom for many years. She loved all sports but she was definitely a Louisville fan. She was a sweet, gentle soul who was loved by all that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edd and Juliet Kirtley, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her loving siblings: Deborah Kirtley Smith (Michael), Shirley Kirtley, Sheryl Kirtley, and Lisa Kirtley, all of Campbellsville, and Daryl Kirtley of Paducah,
Aunts: Louie Ferrell of Sun City West, AZ, and Margaret Ann Spaulding of Louisville,
Uncles: Charles Graves of Johns Creek, GA, David Graves of Louisville, and John Graves of Palmdale, CA,
And several cousins and other relatives and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Ms. Kirtley on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the Pleasant Union Baptist Church, 426 Fallen Timber Rd, Campbellsville, KY, with cremation to follow. Her ashes will be interred in the church cemetery at a later date.
The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral. A meal will be served for the family and friends in the church dining hall following the service.
The family of Ms. Beverly Kirtley wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concerns and kindness shown to them during their time of bereavement. Beverly touched the lives of many people and will be truly missed. May God bless and keep you.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 10, 2025
Carl Lewis Graham of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late George T. Graham and Zana Vernice Bottoms Graham was born on August 20, 1941, and departed this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 83 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. He was employed in pipeline construction and was a mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, and woodworking and was very artistic, and he loved spending time with his family and driving his hot rod cars.
He is survived by three children: Ann Hollins and her husband Ramon, Frankie Graham, and Mikey “Prowler” Graham and his wife Shannon all of Campbellsville. Six grandchildren: Christopher Hollins (Kris), Krystal Cain (Adam), Eddie Davis (Teri), Billy Davis, Abigayle Graham, and Shelby Graham. Twenty-one great-grandchildren: Leeanna, Kimber, Briar, Kinley, Maddie, Brianna, Braydon C., Kadin, Anne Taylor, Isabella, Kinsley, Blayne, Brayce, Braydon, Masin, Addison, Gabrielle, Alec, Zach, Logan and Landon.
Also surviving is one brother: Bobby Graham of Louisiana, and one sister: Camillia Ballard of Louisville. His lifelong friend: Herbert Veatch, his caregivers and special friends: Robbie and Rachel Everage.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Casey LaChelle Day, and four siblings: Edward Monroe Graham, George Lewis Graham, Dwight Graham, and Mary Murphy.
There will be a Funeral Service for Carl Lewis Graham at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Bro. Ramon Hollins and Bro. Robbie Everage will officiate.
The family requested visitation on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 5 – 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 9, 2025
Michael George Kiger of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late James Charles Kiger and Alberta Cecelia Hocker Brown was born on October 10, 1945, and departed this life on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 79 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and attended the Elk Horn Baptist Church. He was a retired center manager at UPS and the former owner and operator of the Lucky Vista Motel. He was very active in the local recovery community and was a sobriety mentor for many. He loved to play Santa Claus and brought much joy to many children. He enjoyed golfing, serving his church, and old classic cars. He liked telling jokes and never met a stranger. In the summer, he loved spending time on his lawn mower cutting the grass.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn “Katy” Kiger, a son: Michael “Zeke” Kiger II, one sister: Ella Marie Mershon, and one brother-in-law: Mike McClure
He is survived by two children: Chris Arnett and Heather Kiger Freson. Five grandchildren: Maura “Kiger” Lane, Josh Lane, Samuel Arnett, Bridgette Morris, and Anthony Freson. Seven great-grandchildren: Kathryn Sincerity, Kierre Adream, Kimani Khy’ee, Kionte Joshua, Penny Veda, Joshua Brendon, and Killiqn Ezekiel.
Also surviving is one brother: Jim Kiger and his wife Angie. Two sisters-in-law: Cassandra Watson Miller (Tommy) and Nina Watson McClure. A chosen granddaughter: Summer Wallace Marshall, and many other relatives and close friends.
There will be a Memorial Service for Michael George Kiger at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Elk Horn Baptist Church in Campbellsville.
The family requested visitation at 12:00 P.M. at the Elk Horn Baptist Church.
Bro. Haywood Riner and Rev. Brian Rafferty will officiate.
There will be a time of food and fellowship after the service in the Worship Activities Center.
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