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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 Lyndell Petty on Jan 29, 2020
 Mr. Gary Dean Milby of Campbellsville was born on July 28, 1957 to Holland Milby and the late Norman Faye (Collins) Pike. He departed this life on Sunday, January 27, 2020 at his home after a battle with cancer. He was 62 years, 5 months, and 29 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was Campbellsville Baptist Temple. Mr. Milby was a truck driver, driving as long as his health allowed. He drove most recently for WalMart for 7 years, and had pulled for Super Service for 24 years prior to that. He loved listening to music of all genres, watching races (even driving some as a younger man), but was most passionate about the relationships he built with his family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Marcia (Thompson) Milby,
His father and stepmother: Holland and Patty (Brown) Milby,
Two children: Adam Milby and fiance Sally, and Karen Campbell and husband William,
Three sisters: Sharon Mills and husband Jeff, Shirley Smith and husband Phillip, and Stephanie Vanmeter and husband James,
One beloved granddaughter: Savannah Milby,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three siblings: Cecile Wood, Sharon Wood, and Larry Collins.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Milby on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jason Keltner will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 29, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 29, 2020
 Mr. Christopher Allen Van Fossen of Columbia was born in Visalia, California on October 7, 1962. He departed this life on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 57 years, 3 months, and 20 days of age. He was a former Correctional Peace Officer, a believer in Christ, and a cherished husband, father, and grandfather. His love and patience with troubled children helped countless young people improve their lives. He especially enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman, and an extremely knowledgeable beekeeper.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Mrs. Sandra (Buck) Van Fossen of Columbia,
His mother: Mrs. June (Bauer) Vollmer of California,
Seven children: Benjamin Van Fossen of Maryland, Jessmyne Rodriguez of California, Victoria Van Fossen and husband Devante of California, Wendy Krauth of Bardstown, Jeremy Savicki of California, Lori Beadle and husband Glen of California, and Eric Savicki of California,
Two sisters: Kimberly Bender and husband Richard, and April Alvarez, all of California,
Seven grandchildren: Serenity, Neveah, Melody, Dante, Saria, Sybrina, and Raelynn,
One great-grandchild: Trenton,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his father: Mr. Larry Van Fossen; and a grandson: Dylan.
Mr. Van Fossen had requested that his body be cremated. Those arrangements were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. There was no public visitation.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 25, 2020
 Mrs. Leola (Reynolds) Rucker of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Lee and Gertrude (Caulk) Reynolds, was born in Finley on June 2, 1929. She departed this life on Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, being 90 years, 6 months, and 27 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where she especially enjoyed singing in the choir. Mrs. Rucker was a testament of personal strength, and a 42 year breast cancer survivor. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a cherished mother and grandmother, and a devoted homemaker to Mr. G.L. Rucker, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1993.
She is survived by:
A daughter and son-in-law: Lorrie and David Spachman of Greensburg,
Two sisters: Eula Durham and Shirley Kennon, both of Campbellsville,
A brother: Bob Reynolds and wife Rita of Columbia,
Two grandchildren: Joshua Spachman and wife Stephanie of Hodgenville, and Christopher Spachman of Bowling Green,
And a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Parnell Reynolds, and a sister, Aileen Lyon.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Rucker on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the sanctuary of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 6380 Old Lebanon Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Dr. James Jones and Bro. Dennis Santos will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Monday, January 27, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 23, 2020
 Jordan Wayne Coppage, the son of Tim Coppage and Leslie (Parrott) Gaines, both of Campbellsville, was born on June 25, 1986 in Campbellsville and departed this life in on Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home in Campbellsville. He was 33 years of age.
He was of the Baptist Faith and was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served his country honorably in Iraq.
Jordan enjoyed his family and friends and helping his dad train dogs and loved sports, especially the U of L Cardinals.
He is survived by his parents: Tim Coppage and wife Traci and Leslie Gaines and husband Lee all of Campbellsville; his children: Nigel, Kayala and McKinley; his brother: Jerrett Coppage and wife Andrea of Campbellsville; his step-siblings: Brittany Ebetino and Matthew Gibson both of Indiana, Cheyenne Milby of Lebanon, Ashton Chelf, Scotty Chelf and Cory Williams all of Campbellsville, Jennifer Gaines of Lexington, Marcia Gaines, Angela Gail Gaines and Autumn Carol Gaines all of Lebanon; his grandparents: Lanny and Sue Parrott of Campbellsville; his companion: Cassandra Harriss and his former wife: Haydee Coppage and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Wayne and Phyllis Coppage.
The funeral service for Jordan Wayne Coppage will be conducted Monday, January 27, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation after 8:30 A.M. on Monday until time for service.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home or onlineat lrpetty.com homepage, How Can I Help tab.
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