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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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 4, 2019
Mrs. Beverly Joyce Bridgewater of Campbellsville was born on June 24, 1957 to Mrs. Doris Lee (Vaughn) Bridgewater and the late Mr. Edward Allen Bridgewater. She was surrounded by family and friends when she passed from this life on Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home, being 61 years, 11 months, and 7 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Union Baptist Church, and was a teacher’s aid in the Campbellsville Independent School Systems.
Mrs. Bridgewater was an outgoing and caring person, and her sweet and kind spirit was highly regarded in the community. She was a talented piano player and lifted many a spirit with her singing. The family time she spent watching sports with her sons or playing with her grandbabies will be cherished for years.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her mother: Doris Bridgewater of Campbellsville,
Two sons: Cedric Bridgewater and wife Bobbi, and Shumari Bridgewater and wife Tanya, all of Campbellsville,
Two sisters: Darlene Hazel and husband Lewis of Campbellsville, and Brenda Epperson of Louisville,
Six brothers: Lee A. Bridgewater and wife Colette of New Albany, Indiana, Gary Bridgewater and wife Tonya of Louisville, Kenneth Bridgewater of Louisville, Hollis Bridgewater and wife Tina of Louisville, Wilando Bridgewater and wife Latanaya of Campbellsville, and Craig Bridgewater of Louisville,
Four grandchildren: Tierra Bridgewater, Kenya Bridgewater, Breona Bridgewater, and Makyian Bridgewater,
Her best friend and fiancée: Stanley Perkins of Campbellsville,
And a host of other extended family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Bridgewater on Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Pleasant Union Baptist Church, 426 Fallen Timber Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Rev. Michael Caldwell will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 5:00-8:00 PM, and on Saturday after 9:00 AM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 28, 2019
Woodford Glen Bottoms, Jr, the son of the late Woodford Glen, Sr and Eula Mae (Hicks) Bottoms, was born Saturday, March 15, 1958 in Taylor County and departed this life on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 61 years, 2 months and 11 day of age.
Mr. Bottoms spent many years and traveled many miles driving a truck, but when he had time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing poker with his friends, but found most joy spending time with his family and friends and his dog Annie and was of the Baptist Faith.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Jason Bottoms.
He is survived by two daughters and a son: Jaclyn “Jackie” Bottoms and fiancé Blake Gabehart, Kari Bottoms and companion Josh Simpson and Chase Bottoms and companion Anna Petty and the mother of his children: Lou Bottoms all of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Blake and Haylee Allen, Easton Williams, Bryson Gabehart, Mackenzie and Zehavah Negron, Elyjah Steward, Josh Simpson, Jr “Bud” and Jacob Simpson and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Woodford Glen Bottoms, Jr, will be conducted Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with cremation to follow. Doug Keltner will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 2:00 P.M. until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 18, 2019
Mr. Morris Edwin Judd of Campbellsville, formerly of Green County, passed from this life on Friday, May 17, 2019 in Lexington at the UK Medical Center. Born on September 5, 1949 to the late Garland Thomas and Louvina (Hollins) Judd, he was 69 years, 8 months, and 12 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a student of the Bible. After thirty years as an insurance agent, he retired – only to continue working as a host for Swope Cars of Yesteryear so he could share his love of classic automobiles.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
Two daughters: Melissa Cundiff and husband Dennis, and Nickie Walker and husband James, all of Greensburg,
Five siblings: Thomas E. Judd of Greensburg, Garland Ray Judd and wife Teresa of Greensburg, Robert L. Judd and wife Nora of Monticello, Rosa Vittitoe and husband Bill of Columbia, and Kathy McCubbin and husband Donnie of Elizabethtown,
Three grandchildren,
Three great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and close friends.
The L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service had the honor of carrying out Mr. Judd’s desire to be cremated. All services were held privately.
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