Ella Wright, 64

Posted by on Dec 28, 2019

Mrs. Ella Mae Wright of Campbellsville was born on May 17, 1955 in Adair County and passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at her home. Daughter of the late Edwin “Tootie” Tarter and Martha Taylor, she was 64 years, 7 months, and 10 days of age. She was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved music and enjoyed singing, especially at church. If she wasn’t playing Rook with her friends or family, she was often found socialising at Druthers restaurant.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Two children: Angela Escudero and fiance Chava Secundino of Columbia, and Gary Wright and companion Cherita Wright of Campbellsville,

Eight siblings: Danny Tarter, Andy Tarter, Carolyn Tarter, Charles Tarter, Rosa Tarter, Terry Tarter, Peggy Tarter, and Coda Tarter,

Four grandchildren: Tommie Escudero, Juan Escudero, Carson Escudero, Kayidan Escudero,

Three great-grandchildren: Isabella, Khloe, and Gracie,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her husband: Gary Wright; a son: Willaim Clavis Wright; and two siblings: David Tarter and Linda Ford.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Wright on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Dec. 30, after 2:00 PM until time for the service.

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

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Gary Henderson, 65

Posted by on Dec 28, 2019

Mr. Gary Dale Henderson of Campbellsville passed from this life on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Jewish Hospital after an extended illness. Born on May 31, 1954, he was 65 years, 6 months, and 27 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a truck driver, retiring only when his health began to fail. He loved watching races, especially dragsters and NASCAR, and attended as many events as he could. He had a knack for motors, and was a talented mechanic until the end.

Mr. Henderson leaves to carry his legacy:

Three children: Allen Henderson and wife Brenda of Greer, South Carolina, Michael Henderson and wife Bonnie of Fletcher, North Carolina, and Derek Henderson and wife Kimberley of Greenville, South Carolina,

One stepdaughter: Diane Cox of Campbellsville,

A former spouse and the mother of his children: Jackie Bailey of Campbellsville,

Two sisters: Juanita Wolford of Campbellsville, and Paula Grumbles and husband Roger “Whitey” of Travelers Rest, South Carolina,

Nine grandchildren,

One great-grandchild,

Two close friends: Doug Wolford and Daniel Bryant,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his parents: Vird Lewis and Ermine (Coakley) Henderson; and two siblings: Lillie Whitlow and Wilbur Henderson.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Henderson on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, Dec 29, from 12:30 until time for the service.

Mr. Henderson has requested cremation following the service.

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Tish Stubbs, 57

Posted by on Dec 28, 2019

Mrs. Laeticia Ann “Tish” Stubbs of Campbellsville passed from this life on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the Norton Audubon Hospital. Born in Nelson County on August 19, 1962 to the late Willaim Charles “Charlie” and Norma Ann (Clark) Cissell, she was 57 years, 4 months, and 5 days of age. Mrs. Stubbs was the wife of Mr. Larry Stubbs, who survives. She was the cafeteria director of the Adair County Elementary School. She loved being around people, and loved to babysit for her friends and family. She relished being able to go camping with her friends and often reserved a campsite for weeks (or sometimes months) at a time.

Besides her husband, she leaves to cherish her memory:

Four siblings: Janet Lavonne Murley and husband Walter Ronald of Campbellsville, Charles Timothy Cissell and wife Sandra of Campbellsville, Pamela Gail Wethington and husband Stanley of Columbia, and Todd Cissell and wife Libby of Campbellsville,

Nieces: Ashley Stubbs, Morgan Rowe, Lindsay Burress, and Brittani Wilson,

A brother-in-law: John Stubbs and wife Terri and a sister-in-law: Phyllis Yarberry.

Special friends: Christy Donahue, Dianne Donahue, and Patty Thornsberry,

Her furbaby: Gracie,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two siblings: William Mark Cissell and Thomas Kevin Cissell.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Stubbs on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Dec 27, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

Todd Cissell, Tim Cissell, Aaron Cissell, Jermey Cissell, Cain Wilson, and Bear Gabehart will serve as pallbearers. Johnny Stubbs, Jackson Lackey, Haley Lackey, and Kaitlyn Lackey will stand as honorary pallbearers.

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