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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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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 23, 2018
 Mrs. Tammy Joann Garnes of Columbia passed from this life on Monday, January 22, 2018 in Nashville after an illness. Born on September 18, 1942 to the late Russell Garnes and Elizabeth McKirgan, she was 75 years, 4 months, and 4 days of age. Mrs. Garnes had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. A kind and loving lady, she had a soft spot in her heart for those in need, and adopted and rescued numerous animals.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her husband: Les Henderson of Campbellsville,
Three children: Susan Aluise and companion Dennis Coomer of Russell County, Bobbie Jo Henderson of Columbus, Ohio, Michelle Kingdollar and husband Bill of Columbia, and L.D. Henderson of Columbus, Ohio,
One brother: Chuck McKirgan and wife Louise of Columbus, Ohio,
Seven grandchildren: Jamie, Josh, Ashley, Jacob, Billy, and Kimberly,
Seven great-grandchildren,
Her beloved dog: Little Bit,
And a host of other family and close friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Garnes on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 7:30 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 25, after 5:00 PM until time for the service, and immediately after the service until 9:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 21, 2018
Mrs. Desiree M. Bustinza of Campbellsville was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 12, 1958 to Sylvia (Penrod) and the late William “Tex” Holliday. She departed this life on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 59 years, 8 months, and 8 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Bustinza was a homemaker, and enjoyed making decorations and keeping her house vibrant and welcoming for her friends and family. She married her sweetheart in December of 1974, and they remained together until her passing.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her husband: Jorge “Coco” Bustinza of Campbellsville,
Her mother: Sylvia Holliday of Campbellsville,
Three children: Diego Bustinza of Tompkinsville, Vincent Bustinza of Campbellsville, and Erik Bustinza of Campbellsville,
Three siblings: Michael Holliday of Campbellsville, Mary Bustinza and husband Marco of Campbellsville, and Billy Dennison of Chicago,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other friends and family.
She was also preceded in death by a sibling, Delana Holliday.
At the request of Mrs. Bustinza, cremation was accorded her by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. All services were held privately.
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