Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 16, 2022
Jimmy James “Bubba” Tungate, of Campbellsville, the son of Jimmy and Jane (Tate) Tungate, was born May 30, 1985 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Taylor County. He was 37 years of age.
He was a former truck driver, factory worker, and roofer, and was of the Methodist faith.
“Bubba”, as he was lovingly known by his close friends and family, enjoyed riding four wheelers and motorcycles, being outdoors, and playing video games with his nieces and nephews.
Survivors include his parents: Jimmy and Jane Tungate, two sisters: Rita Reynolds and husband Drew, and Jessica Tungate and companion Roy Wooley.
Also surviving are his nieces and nephews: Kaylee, Nolan and James Carson Reynolds, Destiny Milby, Samantha and Gracie Wooley and best friends: Jason Keith, Dustin Jones, and Jerome Fulkerson, close cousins: Ronald Lee Cowan, James Michael Clarkson, James Robert Tungate, Robert Tungate, and Scott Cowan.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: James Harrison Tungate, Sr., Mary Lucy Wilkerson, Shelby Raymond Tate; his great-grandparents: Layfette and Corie Tungate and John Wilkerson.
The funeral service for Jimmy James “Bubba” Tungate will be Monday, June 20, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.
Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 15, 2022
Gregory Keith Watson, of Campbellsville, the son of Jerry Cox and the late Neda Kaye Watson, was born May 23, 1972 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Monday, June 13, 2022 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 50 years of age.
He was a former carpenter and home remodeler, a lineman, a former employee at the Green River Marina and demolished industrial smoke stacks and was of the Christian faith.
Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by a step-brother: Leo Sallee.
Survivors include his wife: Laura (Callison) Watson; his father: Jerry Cox and wife Debbie; five children: Corey Keith Watson, CheyAnn Sky Edwards, Chelsie Edwards Graham and husband Logan, Sidney Autum Ewards and Summer Shayd Edwards.
Also surviving is a sister: Angela Michelle Graham and companion Gary Simons, Robert Matthews and Sara Houk; two grandchildren: Hunter Webb and Addison Graham; his mother-in-law: Ann Callison; step-brother: Clifford Tungate; special friend: Kim Watson and a host of nieces and nephews including Brinkley Simons and Colton Graham.
The funeral service for Gregory Keith Watson will be Thursday at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Bro. Darrell Ford will be officiating.
Visitation after 10:00 A.M. until time for the service
Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund and can be made in person at the funeral home or by clicking the donation tab at the top of this obituary.
100% of money goes to the funeral home to offset funeral expenses.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 9, 2022
Lorene Oldson, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Claude and George Ann Bright, was born January 18, 1928 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Manor. She was 94 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mannsville United Methodist Church and a homemaker.
She enjoyed pretty flowers and working in her flower beds, cooking and spending time with her great-grandkids.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Lindsey Oldson in 1978, a granddaughter: Carolyn Garrett in 2016 and a sister: Dorothy Gribbins.
She is survived by a daughter: Connie Atwood and husband Robert of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Jonathon Wiser, Christopher Alia and Stevi Shirley; three great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Lorene Oldson will be Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery at Bradfordsville.
Bro. Raymond Atwood will be officiating.
Family requests visitation on Sunday after 11:00 A.M. until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 7, 2022
Mr. William Lewis Elmore of Campbellsville, son of the late Guy and Mary Lou (Thomas) Elmore, was born in Taylor County on June 16, 1934. He departed this life on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Rex Robley VA Medical Center, being 87 years, 11 months, and 18 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Elmore was a former salesman for Burkholder Insurance, and worked at Cox Interior as a security guard for almost 20 years following his retirement. A former constable, he was made an honorary deputy by Sheriff Junior Sprowles. Mr. Elmore had served his country honorably in the United States Army, and was a member of Elkhorn Masonic Lodge F&AM #568 and Scottish Rite.
He was also preceded in death by Mrs. Audrey Jeanette (Malone) Elmore, and a son, Kenneth Elmore.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Three children: Stephen Elmore and wife Crystal Kaye of Campbellsville, Patrick Lewis Elmore and wife Jamie of Shepherdsville, and William Lewis Elmore Spitler and wife Leann of Illinois,
Six grandchildren: Jason Elmore, Benjamin Elmore, Kristy Hensley, Audrey Elmore, Madison Elmore, and William “Billy” Spitler,
Two great-grandchildren: Jaden Elmore and Lilly Elmore,
And a host of other family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Elmore on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Michael Mustain will officiate. Cremation will be accorded Mr. Elmore following the funeral, with final interment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, June 11, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Elkhorn Masonic Lodge #568. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 4, 2022
Mrs. Joyce Maxine Huddleston of Campbellsville was born in Ft. Pierce, Florida on February 8, 1929 to the late Heber and Mildred May (Mercer) Fox. She departed this life on Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center, having attained the age of 93 years, 3 months, and 26 days. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Huddleston was a former employee of Bell’s Bakery and Campbellsville Laundry.
Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Joe Huddleston, Sr., on March 22, 2021, and two brothers, Justice Lee “J.L.” Fox and Heber Fox, Jr.
She is survived locally by a grandson, Tony Huddleston, and a daughter-in-law, Pam Huddleston.
Also surviving is a son: Mike Stettenbenz and wife Gail of Indiana,
Three grandchildren: Gary Stettenbenz, Mike Richardson, and Janelle Richardson,
A chosen son: Jimmy Anderson,
And a host of great-grandchildren, current and former exchange students, and other relatives and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Huddleston on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Joe Castello will officiate. Cremation will be accorded her following the service.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 8, after 4:00 PM until time for the service.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the care and compassion shown to her by her nurse, Diane Judd, and her caretaker, Amanda Wise.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River or the Pan Atlantic Foundation for exchange students. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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