Ms. Peggy Sue Watson was born in Missoula, Montana on January 1, 1944 to the late Arbury James and Carrie Florine (Wilson) Watson. She passed from this life on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home in Liberty, Kentucky, being 76 years, 10 months, and 14 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Ms. Watson cared deeply for the environment and was very passionate about conserving nature for future generations. She leaves to cherish her memory: Three children: Terri Lynn Gordon of Montana, Lisa Jo Taylor and husband Bryan of Columbia, and Mark Allen McDougall and companion Heather Brown of Washington, Nine grandchildren: Ryan Gordon, Randy Beckstrom, Amanda Hawley, Craig Beckstrom, Ashley Taylor, Jaclyn Taylor, Brittney Taylor, Bethany McDougall, and Jake McDougall, Twenty great-grandchildren, And a host of other family and friends. A memorial service to honor the life of Ms. Watson will be conducted in Montana at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to World Wildlife Foundation (www.worldwildlife.org), or Save the Whales (www.savethewhales.org), and always remember to recycle when available. L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Read More
Mr. Roger Dale Willis, son of the late Richard Ray and Mary Belle (Gunter) Willis, was born in Taylor County on September 27, 1952. He departed this life on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his home in Campbellsville after an extended illness. He was 68 years, 1 month, and 19 days of age. Mr. Willis was a retired employee of the City of Campbellsville, and the cherished husband of Mrs. Peggy (Beckley) Willis, who survives. He was a devoted father and grandfather; he loved the outdoors, and was especially fond of the time he spent hunting or fishing with his children and grandchildren. Alongside his wife, he leaves to carry his legacy: Two children: Richard Willis and wife Jennifer, and Regina Kildow and husband Ryan, Two brothers: Lonnie Willis and wife Lois, and Ronnie Willis and wife Louise, Four grandchildren: Will Kildow, Daniel Hutchens, Emily Willis, and Ashlyn Ensminger, And a host of other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. At the request of Mr. Willis, a private funeral service for family will follow. He will be laid to rest in the Green River Memorial Baptist Cemetery. Dr. James Jones will be officiating. Read More
Mr. Ernest Lee Walls of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was born in Taylor County to the late Jesse and Eunice (Galt) Walls and was 89 years and 9 months of age at the time of his passing. Mr. Walls was a retiree from Coca-Cola Bottling and had served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church. In 2009, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Mrs. Jewell (Holmes) Walls. He leaves to mourn his passing: One son: Greg Walls and companion Sandra White of Campbellsville, A sister: Rose Wright and husband Clellen of Campbellsville, Two grandchildren: Winston Walls of Campbellsville and Emma Whitlock of Larue County and a host of other family members and friends. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Walls on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Old Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY, with interment to follow. L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Read More
Dr. David G. Simmons of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at his home. Born in Green County on August 18, 1933 to the late Austin and Reba (Hill) Simmons, he was 87 years, 2 months, and 20 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith and attended The Rock Church in Campbellsville. Dr. Simmons was a graduate of Green County High School, the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, and had attained the rank of Captain in the United States Air Force. His generous heart will be dearly missed by those who knew him best. He leaves to mourn his passing: His wife: Catina (Rooker) Simmons, His children: Sherrie Pate and husband Derrel, Lisa Brown and husband Eddie, Cindy Springer and husband Kenneth, Leeann Hernandez and husband Mark, and Karol Joyce Simmons; his step-children: Corey Tyler Caldwell, Hannah Elizabeth Faith Frazier, Riley Grace Simmons, Zakhi “Ki” Elijah Simmons, and Zakari “Kari” Simmons. Grandchildren: David Pate and wife MeLisa, Melissa Smith and husband Casey, Rebecca Hood and husband Austin, Michael Brown and companion Taylor Cauthon, Clint Brown, Ashley Springer, Lindsey LaBlanc and husband Jake, Elizabeth Springer and companion Eric Clinebell, Evan Hernandez and his step-grandchild: Greyson Trey Frazier. Great-grandchildren: Olivia Pate, Eli Pate, Aubrey Smith, Ben Smith, and Preston Smith, Dax Brown, Charlee LaBlanc, and Harper LaBlanc, Father-in-law: Lindsey Thompson and wife Linda, Mother-in-law: Linda Rooker, A close friend: Jarvis Agee and a host of other family members and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-daughter: Britany Brockman. The funeral service to honor the life of Dr. Simmons on Friday, November 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jeff Newton will be officiating. The Marion County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct full military honors. A private burial will be in the Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Nov. 13, from 12:00 PM until time for the service. Read More
Helen Walker, the daughter of the later Walter and Ruth (Kidwell) Taylor, was born January 30, 1934 in Taylor County and departed this life on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Campbellsville at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab. She was 87 years of age. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom for over 40 years, a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith. She loved nature and feeding the squirrels, but most of all her family. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Clifford “Tom” Walker, two brothers and two sisters: Joe and Michael Taylor, Peggy Bishop and Florence Mitchell. Helen is survived by a daughter: Debbie Creason; a brother: Jim Taylor; a granddaughter: Katrina Creason; two great-grandchildren: Taylor and Dezerae Hatfield; two great-great grandchildren: Kingslii and Kailani and a host of other relatives and friends. A graveside service for Helen Walker will be conducted Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville with burial to follow. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating. Family requests visitation from 10:30-11:30 AM Wednesday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville. Read More
