Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 22, 2019
Mr. Howard Edward “Grady” Caldwell of Campbellsville was born on December 26, 1947 to the late James “Jim” and Clora Mae (Spurling) Caldwell. He departed this life on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his home, being 71 years, 10 months, and 26 days of age. He was a retiree of Parker-Kalon, and the beloved husband to Mrs. Mary (Porter) Caldwell, who survives.
Mr. Caldwell enjoyed working with his hands and was a talented small engine mechanic. In his younger years, he was instrumental in helping his brother compete in motorcycle drags. He also loved spending time at home with his family – especially when they could watch the University of Louisville Cardinals.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Mary Caldwell, he leaves to cherish his memory:
Three children: Andrea Lynn Caldwell of Louisville, Latonya Broadnax of Indiana, and John Vernon Caldwell of Campbellsville,
Two siblings: Margie Durham of Campbellsville, and James Caldwell of Campbellsville,
Five grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Nell Groves.
The eulogy will be delivered at 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. Family and friends are invited to stay after to share memories and stories.
At the request of Mr. Caldwell, cremation rites will be accorded him after the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 15, 2019
Rev. Carol G. Perkins, the son of the late Riley and Pernie Perkins, was born Monday, July 15, 1940 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, November 14, 2019 in Campbellsville at his home.
He was 79 years and 4 days of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was called into the ministry as a pastor in the Separate Baptist Church, having served as pastor of Flatwoods in Columbia, Holy Temple in Albany and Victory Church in Campbellsville and was one of the founders of Campbellsville Separate Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Parker-Kalon in Campbellsville, where he was a tool and die maker. He loved visiting and meeting new people everywhere he went, he never met a stranger.
He enjoyed making knives, photography, grafting apple trees and spending time with family and friends and playing with his dogs.
He united in marriage on August 12, 1962 to Carol Ann Tungate Perkins, who survives.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter: Tina Perkins-Draper and husband Dennis of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Aaron Brock and wife Elesha, Mackenzie Brock and wife Jessika, Kansas Riley Gutierrez and husband Alex and Wayne Draper; ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Rev. Perkins, was also preceded in death by four sisters: Margaret Wilson, Dorthea Read, Frances Hayes and Linda Cox and a brother: Clyde Perkins.
The funeral service for Rev. Carol G. Perkins will be Monday, November 18, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Clifton Cowan and Bro. Roger Peak will be officiating.
Pallbearers: Dwayne Cox, Richard Chelf, Lonnie Farmer, Mike Bennett, Randy Reece and Billy Wilson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Travis Keltner, Bobby Cave, Lonzo Wiggington, John Sanders, Glen Parker and Hack Marcum
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 14, 2019
Mrs. Dortha Ellen (Rich) Hoosier of Campbellsville passed from this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Born on January 18, 1935 to the late Louie S. and Birtie Matilda (Davis) Rich, she was 84 years, 9 months, and 26 days of age. Mrs. Hoosier had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Her kind and gentle spirit will greatly missed and cherished for generations.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Six children: Kathy Abston of Greensburg, and Carol Cox, Lois Hoosier, Joyce Sherrill and fiancé James McFarland, Daniel Hoosier and wife Lisa, all of Campbellsville, and Brenda Williamson of Greensburg,
Seven siblings: Kenneth Rich, Hubert Rich, Willard Rich, Donnie Rich, David Rich, Maggie Gentry, and Flossie Martin,
Eighteen grandchildren,
And a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Dean Hoosier, and a grandchild, James Ervin Hoosier.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Hoosier on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Barnett’s Creek Cemetery, 1342 Barnetts Creek Rd, Columbia, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, November 16, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 7, 2019
Mr. David Alan Stamp of Campbellsville passed from this life on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was born on September 30, 1963 in Marion County to Preston D. and the late Betty Lou (Clark) Stamp, and was 56 years, 1 month, and 4 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Stamp was a former builder and had worked most of his life in residential construction. In his spare time, he enjoyed collecting Native American memorabilia and knives, and spent many an afternoon humming along with the radio – his head under the hood of an old car, his beloved Blaze napping beside him.
Besides his father, Preston Stamp of Campbellsville, he leaves to cherish his memory:
Four siblings: Marshall Stamp and partner Ron of Georgia, Carla Spurling and husband Roger of Elk Horn, Marilyn Stamp of Acton, and Jerry Stamp and wife Tammy of Campbellsville,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Eva Marie Stamp.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Stamp on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 12:00 noon in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Sis. Anna Overstreet will be officiating. Mr. Stamp will be laid to rest in the Merrimac Cemetery. Barry Clark, Leonard Abell, Roger Spurling, Terry Pitman, Harley Stamp, and J.R. Bagby will serve as pallbearers. Preston Stamp will stand as an honorary pallbearer.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 6, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 1, 2019
Mrs. Ashleigh Nicole “Ginger” Swiney passed from this life on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her home in Campbellsville. Daughter of the late Steven Swiney and Sonya Renee (Bryant) Catlett, she was 30 years, 5 months, and 9 days of age. Mrs. Swiney had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church. She was a patriot and proudly served her country honorably in the United States Army. Though cystic fibrosis would eventually claim her life, she rarely complained, and will be remembered for her good-natured pranks and her infectious laughter in spite of her many difficulties.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her husband: Antonio Suggs of Campbellsville,
Two children: Aiden McAllister and Micah Boop,
Two step-children: Eli Mason and Jaiden Mason,
Close friends and caregivers: Samantha and Wesley Ward of Campbellsville,
Her chosen nieces and nephews: Tyler Booth, Emma Estes, Carter Ward, and Xander Ward,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Swiney on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Will Burgess will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church Cemetery. Full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 5, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses.
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