Charles Edward “Chuck” Shaw, US Army Retired, 66

Posted by on Aug 30, 2019

Mr. Charles Edward “Chuck” Shaw of Campbellsville passed from this life on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his home. Born in Franklin, Indiana on October 31, 1952 to the late Wil Edward and Dorothy Jean (Helms) Shaw, he was 66 years, 9 months, and 29 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of White’s Ridge Missionary Baptist Church.
Mr. Shaw had spent the majority of his life in service to his country, and was honorably retired from the United States Army as a Sergeant First Class. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and the American Legion.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Ching (Sayon) Shaw of Campbellsville,
Four children: Charles Ray Shaw and wife Jessica of Florida, Mark Edward Shaw and wife Carolyn of Indiana, Brad William Shaw of Colorado, and Clifford “C.J.” Escobar of Campbellsville,
His grandchildren: Ariel, Charlie, Khloe, William, Markie, Katie, Lisa, Brooklyn, Mary, Alanna and Brad; his great-grandchildren: Gunner, Landry, Raylan, Lawsyn, Brantley, Tobias and Libby and a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Ray Shaw, and a grandson, Terry Brad Shaw.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Chuck Shaw on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Dickie Rogers will be officiating. Entombment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, with full military honors being accorded him by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sep 3, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

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Vernon “Pete” Carter, 83

Posted by on Aug 29, 2019

Mr. Vernon Ray “Pete” Carter of Campbellsville was born on July 23, 1936 to the late James and Edna (Pritchard) Carter. He departed this life on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 83 years, 1 month, and 5 days of age. He was a retiree of Greensburg Manufacturing. He married Carolyn Gowen, who preceded him in death. Later he married Mildred Davis, who also preceded him.

Mr. Carter enjoyed retirement and was often quoted as “piddling”. He enjoyed tinkering around on his lawnmower and keeping his yard tidy, or just relaxing in front of the TV.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Three children: Kenneth Carter, Pat Roution and husband Michael, and Betty Hoosier, all of Campbellsville,

Fifteen grandchildren,

A host of great-grandchildren,

One great-great grandchild,

A special friend: Ronnie Van Heck of Campbellsville,

And several other family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by two siblings, Doyle Carter and Lindsey Carter.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Carter on Friday, August 30, 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 Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Aug. 30, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

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Rebecca ‘Becky” Tungate, 66

Posted by on Aug 26, 2019

Mrs. Rebecca (Spradlin) “Becky” Tungate of Liberty passed from this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Nashville at the Vanderbilt University Hospital. Born in Boaz, Alabama on January 4, 1953 to the late Edward and Mae (Black) Spradlin, she was 66 years, 7 months, and 20 days of age. Mrs. Tungate had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Elkhorn Baptist Church. She was the wife of Mr. Wayne Tungate, who survives, and an employee of the Campbellsville/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. She loved her grandchildren dearly, and hand-made many an heirloom quilt for them.

Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her passing:

Three children: Rebekah Taylor, Mary Wise and husband Lucas, and Clifford Tungate, all of Campbellsville,

Four siblings: Gail Miller of Florida, Frances VanTassell of Texas, Beverly Easlic and husband Don of Alabama, and Joseph Spradlin and wife Elaine of Alabama,

Five grandchildren: Hailey, Madie, Gracie, Ellie, and Lilly,

Her mother-in-law: Audrey Burress of Campbellsville,

A special friend: Karen Carnes of Louisville,

And a host of other family and close friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Rebecca Tungate on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of the Elkhorn Baptist Church, 3145 Elkhorn Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Dr. Brian Rafferty will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, Casey County.

The family will receive friends on Monday, Aug. 26, after 5:00 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, and on Tuesday at the church after 9:00 AM.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Tungate, Lucas Wise, Clifford Tungate, Tim Schnedier, Sammy Cox, and Shawn Gebler.

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Johnny Hunt, 58

Posted by on Aug 26, 2019

Mr. Johnny Everett Hunt of Campbellsville was born on April 9, 1961 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Ezra Earl and Tressie Ellen (Graham) Hunt. He departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an extended illness. He was 58 years, 4 months, and 15 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Mr. Hunt was an ASE certified mechanic but he preferred the freedom of the road. He was an over-the-road truck driver many years, retiring only when his health began to fail. His kind heart and giving spirit will be dearly missed.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Sherry Lynn Hunt of Campbellsville,

Three children: Austin Tyler Hunt of Bowling Green, Matthew Earl Hunt of Greensburg, and Brooklyn Cheyenne Holler and husband Anthony of Greensburg,

A special cousin: Dixie Wise,

And a host of other family and close friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Johnny Hunt on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Mr. Travis Bright will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 27, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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Vernice Carnes, 84

Posted by on Aug 24, 2019

Mrs. Vernice Fay (Mouser) Sprowles Carnes entered into rest on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at her home after an extended illness. Born on September 30, 1934 to the late James Alfred Mouser and Pearl (Kidd) Jenkins, she was 84 years, 10 months, and 23 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of God’s Grace Church. She was a retired employee of the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville and was a homemaker. As a young lady, she married Mr. Ervin Sprowles. After his death, she married Mr. Clifford Carnes, who preceded her in death on January 27, 2016.

Mrs. Carnes faced life’s daily battles with a grace and dignity only God can provide. She loved Jesus and her church, and tried daily to be a servant to Christ. Her family was of utmost importance to her and she lived her life for them as an example of God’s mercy.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

One son: Larry Akin of Campbellsville,

Step-children: Kenneth Sprowles of Campbellsville, Glen Sprowles of Greensburg, Joyce Summers of Campbellsville, Clifford Larry Carnes and wife Maime of Greensburg, Robert Carnes and wife Patty of Michigan, Dennis Carnes and wife Viola of Indiana, and Robin Burton and husband Gary of Campbellsville,

Six grandchildren,

A host of great-grandchildren,

And several other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Genia Sherrill; a son: Thomas Sprowles; four stepchildren: Jimmy Sprowles, Darlene Carnes, Gary Carnes, and Ronnie Carnes; and nine siblings: Vera Meadows, Lera Jeffrries, Lura Fancher, Lilian Bishop, Chelsey Mouser, Drusilla Blaydes, Carlos Mouser, Veatchel Mouser, and Odel Mouser.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Vernice Carnes on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Old Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. John Stilts will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, August 25, from 4:00-8:00 PM EST (3:00-7:00 PM CST).

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to God’s Grace Church. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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