Nicole Skaggs, 30

Posted by on Jul 15, 2017

Ms. Leeangelica Nicole Skaggs of Campbellsville, daughter of Perry Skaggs and the late Rhonda Sue (Shearer) Skaggs, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at her home after an extended illness. Born on June 23, 1987, she was 30 years and 19 days of age. Ms. Skaggs professed faith in Christ and was of the Holiness faith. She was a proud and supportive mother, and loved her entire family. Always a fan of Marilyn Monroe, she also enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Bengals or the UK Wildcats.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two children: Peyton Marie Buckman and Jazmyn Rylee Thompson,

Her father: Perry Skaggs of Campbellsville,

Her grandparents: Gwenda Hitch (William) and Lily Skaggs, both of Campbellsville,

Aunts: Gwendolyn Cox, Judith Walden, Tracy Hitch, and Donna Shearer, all of Campbellsville,

Cousins: Christian Cox, Matthew Cox, and Zachary Shearer, all of Campbellsville,

And a host of extended family and friends.

Besides her mother, she was also preceded in death by her grandfather, Willard Skaggs, an uncle, Edward Shearer, and a cousin, Darlis Aaron Cox.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Ms. Skaggs on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 12:00 noon in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. 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 Saturday, July 15, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses.

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Stanley Tungate, 71

Posted by on Jun 27, 2017

Mr. Stanley Coy Tungate, age 71, of Lebanon, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Sylvester and Helen (Garrett) Tungate, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Springview Hospital after an illness. Mr. Tungate was a former employee of McCubbin Ford and Newcomb Buick for several years. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by a son, Stanley Coy Tungate, Jr. and wife Jeannie of Ohio; three grandchildren, Jonathan, Joseph, and Jordan Tungate; a brother, Eric Tungate and wife Phyllis of Campbellsville; and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by five siblings: Barry Tungate, Russell Tungate, Rosetta Lewis, Zelda Bottoms, and Cindy Webb.

At the request of Mr. Tungate, cremation rites were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. There will be a graveside interment service in the Brookside Cemetery on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 1:00 PM.

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William “Bill” Milby, 75

Posted by on Jun 23, 2017

William “Bill” Edward Milby, 75, passed away June 22, 2017 at his home in Louisville.
Bill served in the US Army and a veteran of the Viet Nam War, a Mason of Highland Park Lodge #865, a rep for UAW Union #862 at Ford Motor Co (KTP), and an avid U of L fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lottie Milby and his sister, DeLora Jean Skaggs.
Bill is survived by his wife, Norma Jean of Louisville.
Hhis children, Bill Milby, Sherry Milby, Vickie Firkins, Joey Saho (Kathy), Tamera Hill, David Hill (Debra), Jeff Hill (Christa) and Chris Hill.
His siblings, Donnie Milby (Linda) of Campbellsville, Janice Wooldridge of Louisville, Linda “Cissy” Vibert (Ronnie) of Louisville and Debbie Zgliczynski (Conrad) pf Texas and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that kept him young at heart.
A special appreciation to Hosparus, Tammy Thompson, Dave Miller and Salina Rosalez, for the love and care provided to Bill.
Visitation is Sunday, June 25, 2017, from 3pm to 8pm at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at the funeral home on Monday, June 26, 2017, at 12pm followed by entombment at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Memorial Gifts to American Cancer Society are appreciated. Arrangements under the direction of Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, Louisville, KY.
For more information, concerning this obituary, please contact the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

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Harvey Junior Gilbert, 49

Posted by on Jun 21, 2017

Mr. Harvey Junior “Yogie” Gilbert of Campbellsville passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home. Born on January 11, 1968 to the late Harvey Twillard and Elizabeth Mary (Wise) Gilbert, he was 49 years, 5 months, and 7 days of age. Mr. Gilbert was a family man; his grandchildren were his pride and joy. He professed faith in Christ and attended New Journey Church in Campbellsville. Mr. Gilbert tried to lead a life of example; not only did he believe in God, he loved talking to anyone about Him. He was an outdoorsman as well, and took pleasure in manual labor.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife: Frances (Edwards) Gilbert of Campbellsville,

Three children: Mary “Nikki” Graeter and husband Brent, Rashelle “Pebbles” Mortis and husband Bryant, and Charles Bruce Lee Gilbert, all of Evansville, Indiana,

Five brothers: Charles Gilbert and wife Carol of Tennessee, and Danny Dale Gilbert and wife Sondra, Randall Gilbert and wife Liz, Eddie Gilbert, George Gilbert and wife Janie, all of Campbellsville,

Four sisters-in-law: Desirae Wheeler and husband Kelly, Lexi Wheeler, Casey Vogt, and Amber Edwards,

Seven grandchildren: Isiah Mortis, Elizabeth Hester, Christian Kisner Gilbert, Serenity Mortis, Mikayla Mortis, Maya Gilbert, and Brent Harvey Graeter,

Best friends: Scott Hooker, Alvin Hooker, and their families,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by four siblings, Mary Gilbert, Peggy Gilbert, Cheryl Gilbert, and Bobby Wayne Gilbert, and a couple he treated as parents, Tom and Carolynn Westbay.

Mr. Gilbert chose to be cremated, and those wishes were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville.

There will be a public memorial service announced and conducted at a later date.

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Clifford Ray Hutchison, 57

Posted by on Jun 18, 2017

Mr. Clifford Ray Hutchison, son of the late Clifford and Beulah Mae (Rogers) Hutchison, passed away peacefully at his home in Campbellsville on Saturday, June 17, 2017 after an extended illness. Born on May 2, 1960, he was 57 years, 1 month, and 15 days of age. Mr. Hutchison professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Until a recent disability, he was an employee of Cox Interior and a 26 year employee of Fruit of the Loom. As an outdoor enthusiast, he enjoyed fishing, trading and shooting guns, and riding motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tracy Lynn Hutchison, in 2013.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Two sons: Bobby Hutchison of Bradfordsville, and Kelly Hutchison of Campbellsville,

One sister: Wanda Sue Tucker and companion Tim Ellis of Campbellsville,

Eight grandchildren,

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Hutchison requested cremation, and there will be a memorial service to honor his life on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jason Hood will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 19 after 4:30 until time for the service.

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