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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 22, 2021
 Regina Skaggs, the daughter of the late Roy L. and Dorcas Perkins, was born February 11, 1942 in Taylor County and departed this life on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in Elk Horn at her home. She was 79 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Whites Ridge Baptist Church. She was a retired employee of Metzmeier Nursing Home.
Regina enjoyed gardening, canning and caring for the sick.
She united in marriage to Wilson Skaggs, who preceded her in death.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Patricia Gaw.
She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons: Ron Skaggs and wife Monika of Jeffersonville, Indiana and William Anthony Skaggs of Elk Horn; a sister: Lorene Keltner of Columbia; three grandchildren: Holly Brockman, Lisa Stumler and husband Evan and Anna Skaggs; three great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Regina Skaggs will be Tuesday, December 22, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Dickie Rogers will be officiating.
Visitation will be Monday, December 27, 2021 from 5-8 PM at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 20, 2021
 Mr. Anthony Garland “Tony” Wright of Liberty passed from this life on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at his home. Born in Marion County on August 23, 1954 to the late Lewis “Bud” and Ada (Harrison) Wright, he was 67 years of age. Mr. Wright was a former drywall installer and finisher, and was of the Christian faith.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
Two children: Nikki Farris and husband Morris W., and Andy Wright, all of Liberty,
A grandson: Kaden Farris of Liberty,
And several extended family members and friends.
There will be a graveside service to honor the life of Mr. Wright on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Gum Lick Cemetery, 2643 Gum Lick Rd, Liberty, KY 42539. Bro. Steve Martin will officiate.
There is no prior visitation.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 19, 2021
 Mr. Joseph Gregory Murphy, Sr. of the Finley community passed from this life on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home. Born on March 11, 1947 to the late David Oliver and Mary Leila (Sapp) Murphy, he was 74 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a faithful member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mr. Murphy – or, “Honey”, as most of his family knew him – was a kind and loving man, a devoted husband, and a cherished father and grandfather. He was the longtime manager of Big John’s and Sim’s Liquor Stores, and the owner of Murphy Sleep Center. On November 6, 1965, he united in marriage to Charlotte Ellen Davis. They remained a devoted couple until his passing.
He leaves to mourn his death:
His wife: Charlotte Murphy,
Three children: Joseph Gregory Murphy, Jr. and wife Melissa of Colorado, Rebecca Jo Smith and husband Timothy of Louisville, and David Evans Murphy and husband Allen of Louisville,
Eight siblings: Gary Murphy, Chris Murphy and wife Debbie, Pat Murphy and wife Betty, Dianne Kelly and husband Steve, Timothy Murphy and wife Debra, Terry Murphy and wife Cherry, Monica Price and husband Bobby, and Donna Perkins and husband Johnnie,
Three grandchildren: Joseph Gregory Murphy, III and wife Samantha, Wesley Graham and wife Auriel, and Brianna Joellen Smith,
Three great-grandchildren: Joseph Gregory Murphy, IV, Nevaeh Murphy, and Ryker Murphy,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Murphy on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Hwy 208, Phillipsburg, KY. Ftr Saju Vadakumpaden will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. A prayer service will commence at 7:00 PM at the funeral home under the direction of Deacon Jimmy Richerson.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, which can be made at the funeral home or at the church on the day of the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 18, 2021
 Mr. Greg Powell of Campbellsville, son of Raymond Joseph Powell and the late Barbara Sue (Shirrell) Powell, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born in Taylor County on June 11, 1961, he was 60 years, 6 months, and 4 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was an employee of Murakami Manufacturing and a former employee of Campbellsville Industries. Mr. Powell had two main loves in this life: fishing with his grandkids, and trading on trinkets and antiques, and he was exceptionally well at both.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Two children: Felicia Whitley and husband Derrick, and Adam Powell, all of Campbellsville,
His father: Raymond Joseph Powell of Ohio,
A friend and former spouse: Kimberly Pike of Campbellsville,
Four siblings: Tammy Weller and husband Al, Robin Ebert and husband Gene, Kurt Powell and wife Peggy, and Jeff Powell and wife Kathy, all of Ohio,
Seven grandchildren: Westin Whitley, Londyn Whitley, Lane Whitley, Easton Powell, Keeley Powell, Molly Powell, and Kaide Powell,
Close friends: Cameron Craig and Dakota Craig,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Powell on Monday, December 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jason Shirrell will officiate. Burial will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Donnie Cowen, Dakota Craig, Tim Tungate, Ricky Marcum, Richard Rucker, and Gary Robertson will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, Dec. 26, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Research Department. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 16, 2021
 Mr. Junior Waymon of Campbellsville, son of the late Lillard Smith Waymon and Hattie Dalerae (Denny) Waymon, was born on March 21, 1946. He passed from this life on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 75 years, 8 months, and 24 days of age. He was a hardworking man, and was a sawyer in local lumberyards. In his later years, he spent his leisure time watching the Game Show Network, and reminiscing about values and old fashioned morals while watching a western movie. He was the husband of Mrs. Phyllis (King) Waymon, who preceded him in death on December 25, 2015.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Four sons: David Waymon and wife Kimberly of Vine Grove, Doug Waymon and wife Linda D. of Indiana, Chris Waymon of Campbellsville, and Matt Waymon of Indiana,
A sister: Alma Ford and husband Conrad of Campbellsville,
Twenty grandchildren,
Six great-grandchildren,
A close friend: Donnie Creason,
And a host of other family members and friends.
He was also preceded in death by eight siblings, Harold Waymon, Joe Waymon, Charles Waymon, Edgar Waymon, Vernon Waymon, Selma Miller, Stella Lynch, and Donald Doyle Waymon.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Waymon on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 12:00 noon in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Elliot Cemetery on Speck Ridge Rd.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, December 18, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
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