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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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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 28, 2017
 Mr. Curtis Hunter Burton of Campbellsville, son of Tony Curtis Burton and Mandy Kay Porter, was born on April 15, 1997. He departed this life on Monday, December 25, 2017, being 20 years, 8 months, and 20 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Hunter was a welder by trade, and had earned his certification from the Tulsa Welding School. His guitar was his passion, so while his big heart made people smile and laugh, he also had a unique ability to touch people through music.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His parents: Mandy Kay Porter of Campbellsville, and Tony Curtis Burton of Adair County,
His grandparents: Steve and Sandy Porter, and Gary and Carol Janes, all of Campbellsville,
A brother and sister: Christopher Chase Burton and Kaylie Lynn Burton and a host of close cousins and other relatives and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor Hunter’s life on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Mike Humpress 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 Friday, Dec. 29, after 5:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 27, 2017
 Mr. Darrison “D.S.” Bowling of Campbellsville was born on October 4, 1945 in Redbird, KY to the late Troy and Lula (Napier) Bowling. He departed this life on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at his home, being 72 years, 2 months, and 20 days of age. Mr. Bowling was a logger and truck driver by trade. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
One son: Darin Bowling and wife Kim of Manchester, KY,
Four siblings: Ernest Bowling, Edgar Bowling, and Lushin Bowling, all of London, KY, and Minnie Collett of Redbird,
Seven grandchildren,
Seven great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and close friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, James Douglas Wilhoit.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Bowling on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Dale Warren and Bro. Odell Warren will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Murphy-Wilhoit-Lotter Cemetery in the Sandy Y community of Taylor County.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Dec. 27, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).
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