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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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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 9, 2018
 Sgt. Lee Willard Gist of Somerset, formerly of Campbellsville, left this world for his eternal home on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at his home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on July 31, 1954 in Harlan County, he was 63 years, 6 months, and 8 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Sgt. Gist was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country honorably during the Vietnam War era. Although a medical discharge forced a physical retirement, he remained a soldier at heart until the very end. Sgt Gist was very soft-spoken, but his dedication to his country, his military brothers and sisters, his family, and his fellow Americans thundered across the hearts of all who met him.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Nine siblings: Loudenia Graham and husband Lee of Campbellsville, Nora Sharp of Somerset, Nancy Lively and husband Andy of Harlan, Dezzie Turner of Monticello, Joe Turner and wife Betty of Harlan, Joyce Blanton and husband Roger of Harlan, Susie Ritchie and husband John of Bledsoe, Sarah Daniels and husband Haskel of Harlan, and Kenny Brock and wife Kathy of Anville,
Two half-sisters: Mary Smith and husband Gill of Lowell, and Armildred Napier of Corbin,
A special cousin: Mildred Howard of Lowell,
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his biological parents, Elijah and Emily (Hoskins) Turner, and his adoptive parents, Jesse Willard and Mary Veola (Burns) Gist.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Sgt. Gist on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jay Wright will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 Hwy 208, Lebanon, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, February 11, after 5:00 PM EST.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 24, 2018
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He was a welder and enjoyed riding four wheelers, riding horse and family and friends.
Survivors include a son: William Turner of Columbia and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a sister: Monica Turner Heitz.
The funeral service for Brent Turner will be conducted Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.
Visitation after 10 AM EST on Saturday at the funeral home.
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