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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 7, 2018
 Mrs. Gwenda (Morris) Hitch of Campbellsville was born in Highlands County, Florida on June 18, 1950, and departed this life on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an illness. She was 67 years, 6 months, and 18 days of age. Mrs. Hitch was of the Pentecostal faith and attended the Crossroads Community Church in Campbellsville. She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Vera (Devane) Morris, and the wife of William Hitch, who survives. Mrs. Hitch often enjoyed spending time watching TV with her family after a long day of shopping; she loved her children and grandkids, and held each close to her heart.
Besides her husband, William Hitch of Campbellsville, she also leaves to mourn her passing:
Three children: Gwendolyn Cox, Judith Walden, and Tracy Hitch, all of Campbellsville,
Nine brothers and sisters: Hubert Morris of Georgia, Claude Morris of Florida, Sybil Herndon of Florida, Billy Morris of Georgia, Audrey Ledbetter of Missouri, John Morris of Florida, Garvis Morris of South Carolina, Patsy James of Campbellsville, and Tommy Morris of Florida,
Three grandchildren: Mathew Cox, Christian Cox, and Zach Shearer,
Four great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and close friends.
She was also preceded in death by two children, Rhonda Skaggs and Edward Shearer, two sisters, Mary Yates and Judy Maness, and two grandchildren, Darlis Cox and Nicole Skaggs.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Hitch on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. David Hansel and Frank Boils will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, Hwy 1752, Taylor County, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, January 7 from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 3, 2018
 Mr. David Woodrow Wilson of Campbellsville passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born to the late Vester Howard and Sarah (Abbott) Wilson on Febuary 14, 1934, he was 83 years, 10 months, and 19 days of age. Mr. Wilson was a family man and shared nearly 60 years of marriage and devotion with his wife, Leora (Halcomb) Wilson. He was a farmer and woodworker and supported his family building and selling miniature cabins and dollhouses, birdhouses, rocking chairs, and other items.
Besides his wife, Leora Wilson, he leaves to cherish his memory:
Two children: Danny Lee Wilson and wife Diane, and Kathy Jo Clark and husband Berry, all of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: Willie Wilson of Green County, and Roscoe Wilson of Madisonville,
Five grandchildren: Troy Wilson, Nicki Wilson, Heather Wilson, Daniel Clark, and Benjamin Clark,
Two great-grandchildren: Mattie Elizabeth Clark and Luna Fae Clark,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by six siblings: Paul, Charlie, Robert, Eugene, Larry, and Helen.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Wilson on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Raymond Clark and Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery, Gabe Rd, Summersville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 4, after 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST).
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 3, 2018
 Mr. Joe Agostini of Columbia was born in New German, Puerto Rico on October 14, 1975 to Iris Torres and the late Jose Agostini. He departed this life on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home after a brief yet brave battle with ALS. He was 42 years, 2 months, and 18 days of age. Mr. Agostini was employed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Department of Juvenile Justice at the Adair Youth Development Center. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Columbia Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was a man passionate in his beliefs; he loved nature, be it fishing or hiking, and was continually amazed and blessed to be interacting with God’s creations. His love of God was also evidenced by his love of children, and he held a special place in his heart for the kids he worked with.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Sandy Wheeler of Columbia,
His mother and step-father: Iris and Domingo Perez of Puerto Rico,
One sister: Wanda Agostini of Oklahoma,
One brother: Luis Mark Gonzalez and wife Neysha Santiago of Puerto Rico,
Six sisters-in-law: Linda and J.W. Hendrickson, Diane and Doug Hatcher, Connie Wheeler, and Pat Downey, all of Columbia, Phyllis and Jerry Kearney of Campbellsville, and Jeannie and Kerry Cox of Mannsville,
And a host of close nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, and other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a close brother-in-law, Donnie Wheeler.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Agostini on Friday, January 5, 2018, at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) at the Columbia Seventh Day Adventist Church, 100 SDA Church Rd, Columbia, KY. Pastor Fred Caulkins and Pastor Michelle Perdy will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery, Hwy 206, Columbia, KY.
The family will receive friends at the church on Friday, Jan. 5, after 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Columbia Seventh Day Adventist Church Youth, the Adair Youth Development Program, and/or J.O.Y. Ministries. Those can be made in person at the church before the service, any time at the funeral home, or online at www.lrpetty.com
“The only thing you take with you is your character.” – Mr. Jose Angel “Joe” Agostini
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 31, 2017
 William Edgar “Billy” Houghlin, Jr, the son of Mary Smith Underwood of Greensburg and the late William Edgar Houghlin, Sr, was born Tuesday, November 5, 1974 in Frankfort, KY and departed this life on Friday, December 29, 2017 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 43 years, 1 month and 25 days of age.
He was a farmer, lawn care provider and was a dedicated caretaker of his wife and he attended the Christie Chapel United Methodist Church.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife: Monica Hovious Houghlin of Knifley, a daughter: Nancy Jo Houghlin of Greensburg, a sister: Diana Orias Manning and husband Kenneth of Greensburg, a brother: Johnny Houghlin and companion Andrea of Frankfort.
Also surviving is his step-father: Andrew Fint, Jr of Springfield; a nephew: Daniel Houghlin and close friends: Tyler Hovious and Joseph Davis and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for William Edgar “Billy” Houghlin, Jr., will be conducted Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at the Chappel Cemetery at Knifley with burial to follow. Brandon Hovious will be officiating.
There will be no public visitation.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 31, 2017
 James David “Jimmy” Holmes, the son of the late Ezra and Marie Graham Holmes, was born, Tuesday, December 28, 1948 in Campbellsville, KY and departed this life on Friday, December 29, 2017 in Elizabethtown at the Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehab. He was 69 years of age.
He was a former mechanic and woodworker and was of the Baptist Faith.
Jimmy, as most people knew him by, was a known auto problem solver, detecting and repairing vehicles to make them run while listening to his country music. He always was calling and checking on his furry babies Daphne and Sammy Jo. He often taught his grandchildren his trade of fixing that which is broken or not working properly.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers: Carolyn Taylor, Marshall and Stanley Graham.
He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters: Paula Thornton-Thompson and husband Stan and Melissa Holmes, all of Campbellsville; a sister and brother: JoAnn Lotter and husband Harold and Allen Holmes and wife Sandy, all of Campbellsville.
Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Dra, Austyn and Dalvian Thornton, Miranda Wethington, Nikita and Cameron Harris and Sean Mullins, ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
A private graveside service and burial will be held at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There will be no public visitation.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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