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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2020
 Mrs. Irma Jane Gilpin of Campbellsville was born on February 18, 1925 to the late Ben and Emma (Stillwell) Thompson. She departed this life on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Campbellsville, being 94 years, 11 months, and 13 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Soules Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Gilpin was the devoted wife of Mr. Edwin Gilpin, who preceded her in death on April 18, 2009 after 58 years of marriage. She was a retiree of Fruit of the Loom and an exceptional cook. Always cherishing life’s blessings, she never met a stranger, and equally shared her kindness and love with all she knew.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her brother-in-law: Nolan “Hotshot” Gilpin and wife Shirley,
A special niece and caretaker: Sue Clarke-Goodin and husband Gary,
And a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by five brothers: James Thompson, Albert Thompson, J.B. Thompson, Freddie Thompson, and Edward Thompson; and two sisters: Betty Young and Hazel Roark.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Gilpin on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Ronnie Dooley will be officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Lebanon National Cemetery with her husband immediately following the service.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 3, from 9:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Soules Chapel United Methodist Church. Those can be made in person at the funeral home or online at www.lrpetty.com/donations.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2020
 Mr. Jackie Lee Underwood of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a short illness. Born on April 20, 1948 to the late James Underwood and Edna (Mann) Milby, he was 71 years, 9 months, and 12 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Underwood was a former assemblyman before becoming disabled, but his best work was in being a Papa to his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Three children: Gerald “Jerry” Underwood, Roy Williams and wife Trish, and John Williams and wife Kathy, all of Campbellsville,
Two sisters: Joyce Walsh and Sue Underwood,
Seven grandchildren: Jordan, Brandon, Brian, Bret, Wesley, Austin, and Chris,
Five great-grandchildren: Tyler, Emma, Carter, Zander, and Gunnar,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Geraldine (Myers) Underwood, and two infant siblings.
Mr. Underwood requested cremation and those arrangements were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville. There will be a memorial service to honor his life on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 161 Snow Lane, Campbellsville, KY. The family will receive friends there from 5:00-7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Those can be made in person during the memorial service, or online at www.lrpetty.com/donations or www.guidedogsfortheblind.org.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Feb 2, 2020
Mr. Richard McMahan, of Campbellsville, son of the late David Abner McMahan and Lera Blakeman McMahan, was born January 9, 1920, in Green County, KY. He died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Bluegrass Way in Campbellsville, KY, at age 100.
Richard was very civic minded and was active in Kiwanis. He professed faith in Christ and was a founding member of Woodlawn Christian Church, where he served as Elder and Sunday School teacher for many years. He was an avid golfer and fisherman.
Richard was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was united in marriage with Juanita McKinley on June 26, 1947. She preceded him in death on December 30, 1993.
Richard first worked at his family’s business, McMahan Furniture Company. In the mid-1950s, Richard and Juanita opened McMahan Shoe Store in downtown Campbellsville which operated for 23 years.
He is survived by one daughter, Debbie Rice and husband, Steve; two grandchildren, Mindy Rice, and Andy Rice and wife, Haylie, all of Lexington.
He was preceded in death by his special friend, Nellie Campbell and by his seven brothers: Henry, Bruin, Finus, Lester, Clifton, Samuel and Ernest McMahan.
Funeral service for Richard McMahan will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Auberry-Gupton and Chandler Funeral Home with burial to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020 until the time of the service.
Family suggests donations to Woodlawn Christian Church.
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