Scott Alan Alsager, 61

Posted by on Jan 28, 2017

scott-alsager Mr. Scott Alan Alsager of Campbellsville died on January 27, 2017 at his home. Born on December 19, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Kenneth H. and Marjorie J. (Booth) Alsager, he was 61 years, 1 month, and 8 days of age. He was a retired electronic engineer. On April 30, 1977, he married Diania R. Lee, who survives. Mr. Alsager professed faith in Christ and was of the Lutheran faith.

Besides his wife, Diania R. Alsager, he is also survived by a son, Nicholas Alsager and wife Renee of Campbellsville; a daughter, Melinda Young and husband Robbie of Magnolia; six grandchildren, Jaide, Chloe, Rhyder, Maggie, Rhylee, and Xavier.

Mr. Alsager requested cremation and will be inurned in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at a later date. There was no public visitation.lrpetty-logo

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Melvin Douglas Martin, 86

Posted by on Jan 27, 2017

martin-pic Mr. Melvin Douglas “Doug” Martin of Campbellsville was born on February 1, 1930 in Taylor County to the late Cloyd and Amelia (Jones) Martin. He departed this life on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab Center, being 86 years, 11 months, and 25 days of age. Mr. Martin professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Green River Memorial Baptist Church. He was veteran of the Korean conflict and served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Mr. Martin was a distinguished farmer and conservationist and had received many local, state, and national commendations and awards for his dedication to agriculture and conservation education. He was a board member for the Taylor County Conservation District, a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the American Legion, a member of Pitman Masonic Lodge No. 124 F. & A. M., and a charter member of the Taylor County Fair Board. He married Reba Allen on June 8, 1951, and they shared their lives until his passing.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife of 65 years: Reba Martin of Campbellsville,

Three children: Peggy Caulk, Steve Martin and companion Pam Whitehead, and Janet Martin and fiancé Randy McCubbin, all of Campbellsville,

Two sisters: Margaret Cross of Greensburg, and Naomi Paxton of Campbellsville,

Six grandchildren: Kevin Caulk, Jason Caulk, Jeremy Caulk, Jennifer A. Caulk, Brad Brockman, and Travis Brockman,

Seven great-grandchildren,

A close friend: Brereton Jones of Midway,

And a host of other family and close friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Martin on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Landon Hadley and Bro. Don Gowen will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY. His grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. The board members and families of the Taylor County Conservation District are recognized as honorary pallbearers.

The family of Mr. Martin will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, January 28, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST. Masonic rites will be conducted at 7:00 PM Saturday evening, and everyone is encouraged to attend.lrpetty-logo

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Robert David Skaggs, 84

Posted by on Jan 18, 2017

skaggs-pic Mr. Robert David Skaggs of Campbellsville was born on April 13, 1932 to the late Robert Earl and Mattie Frances (Matherly) Skaggs. He departed this life on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at his home, being 84 years, 9 months, and 4 days of age. Mr. Skaggs professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. He was a carpenter and farmer, and found contentment living a simple and honest life. As a young man, he answered the call to duty and served his country honorably in the United States Army. His life of service to others would continue throughout his years, and in 1983, he was recognized and commissioned a Kentucky Colonel.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Two children: Trent Skaggs and wife Dana of Eastview, KY, and Holly Quinn and husband Ricky of Campbellsville,

Two sisters: Helen Brown and Margaret Durham, both of Campbellsville,

Six grandchildren: Brett Skaggs and fiancé Brandie Holt of Campbellsville, Blake McGrew of Eastview, Dylan Skaggs and wife Brittany of Campbellsville, Levi Skaggs of Eastview, Amanda Mackin and husband of Campbellsville, and Alex Quinn and wife Edlynn of Campbellsville,

Six great-grandchildren: Riley Skaggs, Emerson Skaggs, Levi Mackin, Brooke Mackin, Aidan Phillips, and Boston Quinn,

A caring neighbor: Penny Cook,

And a host of other family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by six siblings: Ruby Miller, J.T. Skaggs, Albert Skaggs, Arlene Milby, Anna Mary Skaggs, and Mabel Sullivan.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Skaggs on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 12:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Drew Underwood will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Full military honors will be conducted by the Adair County VFW Post 6097.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 20, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Honor Guard or the Disabled American Veterans. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.lrpetty-logo

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Mary Ann Jones, 75

Posted by on Jan 14, 2017

jones-picMary Ann Bragg Jones was born June 1, 1941 to the late Arvis Hilary and Eva Lawhorn Bragg in Adair County, KY. She passed from this life on Thursday,, January 12, 2016 at the T.J Sampson Hospital in Glasgow, being 75 years, 7 months, and 11 days of age. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Prices Creek Baptist Church. Later in life, she also attended the Elk Horn United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Jones. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Rachel Brown, her brother, Titus Bragg, and an infant sister. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also preceded her in death.
Mary Ann is survived by 6 nieces, Barbara Brown of Elizabethtown, Wanda (Kenny) French, Connie Kearney, Lisa (Stephon Lancaster) Fulks all of Campbellsville, Bonnie Underwood of Louisville and Ellen (Rodger) Barker of Arizona, 3 nephews, Raymond (Anita) Brown of Campbellsville, Dale (Theresa) Brown of Humboldt, TN and Gene Bragg of Franklin, KY. She is also survived by her friends at TriGenerations where she attended the day program. The family would also like to thank her caregivers, Cindy Branham and Mary and Gerald Harmon, for their love and generosity.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Jones on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM (1:00 CST ) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Ronnie Dooley will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Bragg Cemetery in Adair County.

The family requests visitation on Monday, January 16 at the funeral home after 11:00 until time for the service.lrpetty-logo

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Herbert O. Stein, 74

Posted by on Jan 11, 2017

stein-pic2Mr. Herbert Otto “Herb” Stein of Louisville was born in New York on December 20, 1942. He departed this life on Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Louisville at the Franciscan Health Care Center after an extended illness. He was 74 years and 19 days of age. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Maryville Baptist Church. Mr. Stein was a retired restaurant manager, a devoted husband, a loyal friend, and a proud United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

One stepdaughter: Debbie Graham and husband Ricky of Campbellsville,

One stepson: Robert Abell of Campbellsville,

Two brothers: Herman Stein and wife Joan, and Henry Stein and wife Beverly, all of New York,

Four step-grandchildren: Jason Keltner and wife Candace, Derrick Keltner and wife Emily, and Rickie Graham, all of Campbellsville, and Robyn Fox of Las Vegas,

And a host of other family and close friends.

Mr. Stein was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mrs. Betty Jo Stein, and a daughter, Diane Abell-Cobia.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Stein on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jason Keltner will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 Hwy 208, Lebanon, KY. Full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veteran’s Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 11, after 10:00 AM until time for the service.lrpetty-logo

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