Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 18, 2019
Roy Lee “Swede” Dyer, the son of the late Harry Lee and Early Viola (Hunt) Dyer, was born Friday, January 20, 1956 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, June 16, 2019 in Lexington at the UK Medical Center. He was 63 years, 4 months and 28 days of age.
He was a former factory worker and was of the Baptist Faith.
“Swede” enjoyed playing cards and watching western movies.
He is survived by his wife: Vickie Estes Dyer of Greensburg; a daughter and son-in-law: Brooke and Jordan Riley of Lebanon; a granddaughter: Olivia Grace Riley; a sister: Wanda Dyer of Campbellsville; his nephews: Roger Lee Cox, Clint Whitehouse and Jeffrey Cox and special friend: Melissa “Missy” Durham and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Roy Lee “Swede” Dyer will be Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Mt. Gilboa Cemetery, 3205 Mt. Gilboa Road, Campbellsville, KY with burial to follow.
Visitation from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home or the “How Can I Help” tab on the home page of www.lrpetty.com
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 11, 2019
Mr. Willie Leon Tungate of Campbellsville was born in Marion County on January 1, 1931 to the late Enos and Rhoda Ellen (Howell) Tungate. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his home, being 88 years, 5 months, and 10 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mannsville Christian Church.
Mr. Tungate was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1951-1953. After leaving the service, he continued farming and driving trucks, and doing whatever else he could to be productive and make ends meet for his family. He had a strong work ethic throughout his life, and truly enjoyed helping others. Fishing with his family or laughing with friends around a dinner table were two of his favorite things.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Three children: Leona Armstrong and husband Jacob of Campbellsville, Tom Tungate of Mannsville, and Doyle Tungate of Campbellsville,
A sister-in-law: Betty Tungate of Campbellsville,
A special friend: Juanita Followell of Campbellsville,
Seven grandchildren,
Eight great-grandchildren,
One great-great grandchild,
And a host of extended family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Elizabeth (Followell) Tungate; and four siblings: Apprentice Followell and husband Carldon, Buddy Tungate, James Tungate, and another brother in childhood.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Tungate on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Old Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville. Full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 13, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River or the Disabled American Veterans organization. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 11, 2019
David Kent Perry, the son of the late Charles and Emma (Bud) Perry, was born Sunday, April 11, 1943 in Peoria, Illinois and departed this life on Monday, June 10, 2019 in Campbellsville, KY at his home. He was 76 years of age. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force having served from 1961-1965 in Vietnam.
He retired from Caterpillar after more than 30 years and was a former bar owner.
He was a member of the Lions Club, The Wounded Warrior Project, The Lakota Tribe, the ASPCS and was a huge supporter of the Easter Seals.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards and staying busy doing odd jobs for people and could find him most of the time mowing the golf course, mowing lawns, hauling corn or gravel.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Richard Perry.
He leaves to mourn his passing: two daughters and sons-in-law: Dr. Cassandra and William Stephens of Campbellsville and Joanna and Brian Morong of Frankfort; three grandchildren: Tyler Stephens, Emily LaGrone and Amelia Garavaglia and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for David Kent Perry will be Friday, June 14, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. CST in the chapel of the Swan Lake Memory Gardens, 4601 West War Memorial Drive, Peoria, Illinois with burial to follow.
There will be no public visitation prior to service.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 8, 2019
Mr. William Allen “Billy” Rice of Campbellsville passed from this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at his home. Born on October 28, 1975, he was 43 years, 7 months, and 7 days of age. He was the assistant manager at Mannsville Tire and a faithful attendee of Mannsville United Methodist Church.
Billy’s physically large heart manifested itself in selfless acts of kindness toward all. He loved talking, and crowded get-togethers were a favorite pastime. His fun-loving yet sincere spirit made him easily approachable to people from all walks of life, and he valued each friendship.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Amanda (Sidebottom) Rice of Campbellsville,
Two children: Austin Cox, and Lydia Sidebottom and fiancé Travis Walden, all of Campbellsville,
His father: William David Rice and wife Belinda of Columbia,
Stepparents: Sam Cox and wife Yvonne of Campbellsville,
A grandmother: Jacqueline Bricker of Columbia,
Two sisters: Megan Yancey and husband Josh of Campbellsville, and Jo Allison Rice of Campbellsville,
Two grandchildren: Annabelle and Drake Walden,
His mother-in-law: Midge Hunt of Campbellsville,
A brother-in-law: Derek Sidebottom and wife Nickie of Lebanon,
A nephew: Xavier Cato of Columbia,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Ann (Bricker) Cox, in 1999.
There will be a funeral service to honor Billy’s life on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Bro. John Hall will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Old Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, June 8, after 5:00 PM EST (4:00 PM CST).
Two of the things Billy was passionate about were his church and animals in need. Therefore, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Taylor County “All Species Volunteer” or the Mannsville United Methodist Church.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 4, 2019
Mr. Larry Kendall Perkins of Elk Horn, formerly of Shepherdsville, passed from this life on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Louisville at the Norton Audubon Hospital after an extended illness. Born on February 13, 1954 to the late Louis and Daisy Perkins, he was 65 years, 3 months, and 19 days of age. He was a former brick-truck driver having retired only when his health forced him. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Dorlene (Cox) Perkins of Elk Horn,
Two children: Daisy Marie Perkins and James Anthony Perkins,
Two stepchildren: Berry Edward Gribbins and Christy Jo Gribbins-Burris,
Several grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Perkins on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow at a later date in the Highlands Memorial Park in Mt. Washington.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 5, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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