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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 2, 2018
 Mr. William Larry Willis of Campbellsville was born on May 23, 1952 to Betty Jewell (Bault) Willis and the late Welby Earl “Shorty” Willis. He departed this life on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 65 years, 9 months, and 6 days of age. Mr. Willis was a retired teacher for the Taylor County School District, where he had taught English, History, and the Bible as Literature over thirty years. An unfortunate accident in 1971 left him with several physical ailments, but it couldn’t dampen his loving and generous spirit as a father, husband, and friend. His love of learning lead him to attend Campbellsville College and Western Kentucky University, and he was a member of the Kentucky Education Association and the National Education Association. In what free time he found, he enjoyed painting, usually acrylics, and he stayed active in the academic teams, the school newspaper, creative writer’s club, and the chess club. Mr. Willis professed faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Melissa (Rainwater) Willis,
Two children: Miranda Willis and companion Chris Taylor, and Bryce Willis, all of Campbellsville,
His mother: Betty Willis of Campbellsville,
One sister: Joan Tinnell and husband David of Campbellsville,
One grandson: Levi Taylor,
Three local nephews: Jeremy Wood, Josh Wood, and Mitchell Tinnell,
Several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, their children and grandchildren,
A special caregiver: Shari Scully of Campbellsville,
His lapdog: Chubby
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his other lapdog, Chunky.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Willis on Sunday, March 4. 2018 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Don Gowin will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Green River Memorial Cemetery, 3441 Old Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, March 3, after 5:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 17, 2018
 Bro. David Eugene Detty of Campbellsville was born on September 9, 1952 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late David H. and Geraldine (Anderson) Detty. He departed this life on Thursday, February 16, 2018, being 65 years, 5 months, and 6 days of age. Bro. Detty professed faith in Christ and was the current minister of the Southside Christian Church. He was married to Karen (Gower) Detty, who survives. Bro. Detty was a man driven by his convictions, and he held himself accountable for his daily actions. He took pleasure in God’s nature and enjoyed most outdoor activities, from hunting and fishing, to farming and raising crops, to reaching for his potential on the softball fields.
He leaves to carry his legacy:
His wife: Karen Detty of Campbellsville,
One daughter: Jennifer Stetson of Fredericktown, Ohio,
One son: Kenneth Detty of Indianapolis, Indiana,
One brother and one sister: Garry Detty and wife Ellen, and Janet Breckler, all of Mt. Vernon, Ohio,
Two grandchildren: Hunter Espyn Stetson, and Taylor Rose Detty,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cara Ann Detty.
There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Bro. Detty at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Southside Christian Church, 2831 Elkhorn Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Mr. Kenneth Detty and Bro. Fella Wilson will be officiating. His ashes will be interred in Ohio at a later date.
The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday, Feb. 21, after 4:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Southside Christian Church which can be made at the funeral home or the church on Wednesday.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 14, 2018
 Mr. Archie E. Brown of Campbellsville was born on October 22, 1946 to the late Jolie and Angie Eythel (Stanton) Brown. He departed this life on Monday, February 12, 2018 at his home after a sudden illness. He was 71 years, 3 months, and 21 days of age. Mr. Brown professed faith in Christ and attended the Beulahland Community Church. He was a retired truck driver and the husband of Bea (Corbin) Brown, who survives.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Bea Brown
One son: Kyle Brown,
Three daughters: Charman Barnes, Dana Parsons, and Tammy Willis and husband Mike,
Two step-sons: Dwayne Tomes and Michael Tomes,
Two sisters: Peggy Bryant and Lola Sallee and husband Arnold,
Four grandchildren: Shelbi Barnes, Chase McDaniel, Jaden Willis, and Tanner Willis,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by seven siblings, Augusta Walters, Charles Brown, Lewis Brown, Elmer Brown, Dorothy Rash, Bernice Brown, and Danny Brown.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Brown on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 1:00 PM EST 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 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 14, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 13, 2018
 Mr. Gary Wayne Stapleton of Elkhorn passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Otterbein Senior Life Center in Franklin, Indiana. Born on June 30, 1945 in Adair County to the late Dempsey and Mary Eunice (Scott) Stapleton. He was 73 years, 7 months, and 11 days of age. Mr. Stapleton retired from the road after several years as a truck driver. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a talented woodcarver and painter, and had a knack for repairing small engines, and loved collecting trinkets and building handmade toys.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Four sons: Bradley Stapleton and wife Debi, Jerry Stapleton and wife Lisa, Jody Stapleton and wife Britany, and Randall Stapleton, all of Indiana,
Ten siblings: Bennett Stapleton and wife Wanda of Indiana, Carolyn Fowler and husband Larry of South Carolina, Wilbur Scott and wife Teresa of Campbellsville, Rita Seaborne and husband Junior of Campbellsville, James “Jim” Scott of Indiana, Darrell Scott and wife Sandy of Columbia, Frances Edwards and husband Doug of Danville, Jane Elliot of North Carolina, Margaret Luckett and husband Steve of Lebanon, and Renita Mays and husband Scott of Campbellsville,
Several grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilma (Woodall) Stapleton, five siblings, Joyce Thompson, Lewis Scott, twins Shirley Gail Scott and Larry Dale Scott, and Sherry Lynn Scott.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Stapleton on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Darrell Tucker will be officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Callahan Cemetery, 4571 Speck Ridge Rd, Feathersburg, Adair County, Kentucky, 42733.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 14, after 10:00 AM EST until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 10, 2018
 Mr. William E. “Pete” Perkins of Campbellsville was born in Green County on February 27, 1936 to the late James E. and Alma (Coakley) Perkins. He departed this life on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was 81 years, 11 months, and 13 days of age. Mr. Perkins had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the St. Andrews United Methodist Church. He was a retired insurance agent and husband of Mrs. Mildred Perkins, who survives. As a young man of honor, he served his country with dignity in the United States Army. Mr. Perkins enjoyed athletic activities; he often relaxed by playing a round of golf or watching the University of Kentucky Wildcats. He loved introducing kids to sports and was an umpire and coach for many years in the American Legion Youth Baseball league.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Mildred (Little) Perkins of Campbellsville,
One son: Jim Perkins and wife Valerie of Greensburg,
Two step-daughters: Gayle Newton and husband Rick of Campbellsville, and Patricia Boone and husband Alex of Lexington,
Three sisters: Elizabeth Leftwich of Greensburg, Sue Penick of Campbellsville, and Sarah Hodges of Greensburg,
Five grandchildren: Ed Perkins and wife Sarah, Patrick Newton and wife Stephanie, Andrew Newton and fiancé Cassie Perkins, Ali Boone, and Catie Boone,
And a host of other family and friends.
Mr. Perkins had chosen cremation, and those honors were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. A memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Rob Hughes and Bro. Dale Curry will be officiating. Interment will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to “Make Today Count”. Those can be made at the funeral home or online at www.lrpetty.com
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