Whilmina Hughes, 80

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 5, 2020

Whilmina (Nelson) Hughes, age 80, was born to Paul H. Nelson and Suzanne (Haselberger) Nelson onJune 25, 1940 in Cumberland, Maryland, and passed away on December 3, 2020 in Leitchfield at the Springview Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Steven E. Hughes.

Whilmina worked at Keech’s Drug Store and Bernstein’s in Cumberland, Maryland, McAlpin’s in Cincinnati, Ohio, and did accounting and payroll for her husband’s business while working at Maas Brother’s in Fort Myers, Florida.

Wilmina was the owner of S&W Farm while working as Payroll Secretary for Malban, Inc., a large clothing manufacturer in Georgia. She retired to Greensburg, Kentucky (and Cumberland, Maryland).

She is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins, and her caretakers and close friends, Samuel and Elaine Alvord.
Private service were held at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville and there will be a funeral mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with burial in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery in Cumberland, Maryland.

Kimberly K. Lawson, 54

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 5, 2020

Mrs. Kimberly Kay Lawson of Campbellsville was born in Taylor County on December 21, 1965 to the late “Hambone” and Shirley (Wade) Blankenship. She departed this life on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the University of Louisville Hospital after an extended illness. She was 54 years, 11 months, and 14 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle. Mrs. Lawson was a long-time car saleslady, and was well-known and respected throughout the community.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Roy Dale Lawson of Campbellsville,

Three children: Zachary Dale Lawson of Butler, Conner Reed Lawson of Campbellsville, and Kaitlyn Rose Lawson of Campbellsville,

Three siblings: Leanne Blankenship of Campbellsville, Anthony Blankenship of Campbellsville, and Melissa Blankenship of Crittenden County,

An aunt: Anne Sutty of Campbellsville,

And several other family members and friends.

Mrs. Lawson chose cremation and a private interment service will be conducted at a later date.

Martha Book, 67

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 5, 2020

Mrs. Martha M. Book of the Sparksville Community of Adair County was born on March 10, 1953 to the late Sam and Edna (Fausnight) Knight. She departed this life on Friday, December 4, 2020 at her home, being 67 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Sparksville Nazarene Church. Mrs. Book was a retired secretary and the devoted wife of Mr. Dave Book, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. She was a loving and gentle lady, and cherished her family dearly. She loved being Nana to her grandchildren. Her empathic heart, genuine smile, and contagious laughter left a positive footprint in this world, and will be missed by all who knew her.

She leaves to carry her legacy:

Her husband: Dave Book,

Two daughters: Angie Savanick and husband Ben of Pennsylvania, and Laurie Yliniemi of Minnesota,

Four sisters: Ruth Hamm and husband Vince of Pennsylvania, and Lavonne Overholt and husband Will, Marlene Miller and husband Gaylerd, and Glenna Knight, all of Missouri,

Four beloved grandchildren: Lexi, Makenna, Caeden, and Lane Yliniemi,

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

There will be a private funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Book at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. Bro. Robert Adkins will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.