Lucy Coyle, 61

Posted by on Apr 6, 2016

Coyle1Lucy Coyle of Campbellsville was born on January 16, 1955 to the late Otha Lee and Ina Mae (Hancock) Allen. She entered into rest on April 6, 2016 at the University of Louisville Hospital after an extended illness. She was 61 years, 2 months, and 21 days of age. Mrs. Coyle was retired, having worked many years in the food and beverage industry and in the Campbellsville Fruit of the Loom factory. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. She was the devoted wife of George Richard “G.R.” Coyle, who preceded her in death on February 16, 2012.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

One daughter: Amanda Ferguson of Campbellsville,

Eleven brothers and sisters: Barbara & Kenneth Harris of Greensburg, Vernon & GenRose Allen, Davetta & Wayne Buckner, Glenda & David Shreve, Keith & Donna Allen, Gloria & Bobby Cave, Carolyn & John Gaines, Evelyn & Richard Jeter all of Campbellsville, Sharon & Ronnie Gregory of Louisville, Joyce & Robert Dowell of LeGrange, and Otha & Susan Allen of Lebanon,

Two grandchildren: Darlene Zane Ferguson and Naomi Lucille-Faith Ferguson,

Two sister-in-laws: Paula Holt of Lawrenceburg and Connie Riney of Harrodsburg,

One brother-in-law: Ellis W. Shelton of Greensburg,

And a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

She is also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Shelton.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Coyle on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:30 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Carlis Compton will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 Hwy 208, Lebanon, KY 40033.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 8, from 8:30 AM until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Kentucky Organ Donors Affiliates. Those may be made online through the “How Can I Help” on lrpetty.com on the front page or in person at the funeral home.

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Anna Margaret Perkins, 79

Posted by on Apr 6, 2016

Perkins 4Mrs. Anna Margaret (Harrison) Perkins was born in Campbellsville on February 3, 1937 to the late Otha and Anna May (Phillips) Harrison. She departed this life on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at her home in Campbellsville, having attained the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 3 days. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Green River Baptist Church. Mrs. Perkins was retired from the Taylor County High School where she had worked several years in the maintenance department. She loved spending time with her family and friends and always kept busy crocheting or baking cakes.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Two granddaughters: Rachel Armstrong and husband Eric, and Karen Corbin, all of Campbellsville,

Eight great-grandchildren: Courtney Gayle Seals, Dylan Price, Hailey Lynn Armstrong, Logan Eric Tyler Armstrong, Cody Armstrong, Carson Armstrong, Ariel Armstrong, and Danielle Armstrong,

And a host of extended family and close friends.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Morris Glenn Perkins in 1999, her daughter, Rachel Gayle Perkins in 2014, and eight siblings, Sam Harrison, Mildred Wolfe, Vinola Sharpe, Maudie Dile, Claudie Dile, Willie Harrison, Wlater Harrison, and Rachel Harrison.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Perkins on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jamie Bennett and Bro. A. Landon Hadley will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 3441 Old Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 8, from 3:00-8:00 PM.LRPETTY LOGO

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Avery Rush Justice, 76

Posted by on Apr 4, 2016

Justice PIC Mr. Avery R. Justice of Greensburg was born in Pike County, Kentucky on April 3, 1939. He departed this life on April 2, 2016 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital, having attained the age of 76 years, 11 months, and 30 days. He was a retired factory worker in the auto parts industry. Mr. Justice enjoyed outdoor activities, mainly baseball, especially the Detroit Tigers, and fishing. Above this, though, he was a devoted family man.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Kaye Justice of Greensburg,

One son: David Justice of Green County,

One daughter: Renee Gedert and husband Steve of Green County,

One sister: Mary Lou Damron of Illinois,

Two grandchildren: Timothy Gedert and Rachel Gedert of Green County,

And a host of extended family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his mother, Gracie Justice, and two siblings, Betty Trout and Frank Justice.

Cremation rites were accorded Mr. Justice by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. All services were held privately. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. Justice.LRPETTY LOGO

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Vincent Hayden, 50

Posted by on Apr 3, 2016

Hayden Pic Mr. Vincent Thomas Hayden of Campbellsville was born in Marion County on June 7, 1965 to the late George Hayden and Patsy (Lewis) Clark. He departed this life on April 1, 2016 in Campbellsville, being 50 years, 9 months, and 25 days of age. Some of Mr. Hayden’s favorite pastimes were collecting knives and playing guitar. He loved the freedom of the road and would ride motorcycles as often as his health and the weather allowed.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

One son: Justin Thomas Hayden of Campbellsville,

One grandson: Cohutta Giles of Campbellsville,

Four brothers: George Hayden and wife Mary, Jerry Hayden and wife Evelyn, Brian Hayden, and Steven Hayden and wife Kim, all of Campbellsvillle,

His step-mother: Betty Hayden of Campbellsville,

Close friend: Joseph Tucker of Campbellsville,

And several other family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, April Dawn Hayden.

Cremation rites were accorded Mr. Hayden by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. His ashes will be interred in the Brookside Cemetery at a later date. At Mr. Hayden’s request, all services were held privately.LRPETTY LOGO

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Freddie Wilson, 68

Posted by on Mar 24, 2016

Wilson PICMr. Freddie Thomas Wilson of Columbia was born on Tuesday, October 21, 1947 in Taylor County to the late Samson Grady and Julie Ann (Hughes) Wilson. He departed this life on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the University of Louisville Hospital after a lifetime battle with several illnesses. He was 68 years, 5 months, and 2 days of age. Mr. Wilson had a big heart and loved helping people. Two things he relished, though some would consider them a chore, was mowing yards and caring for his animals. Mr. Wilson professed faith in Christ and attended the Feathersburg Church of God.

He leaves to carry his memory:

One brother: Kenneth Wilson of Campbellsville,

One sister: Imogene Raisor and husband Billy of Frankfort,

Nieces and nephews: Cozetta Thompson of Campbellsville, Rosetta Stotts and husband Larry of Columbia, Leo Thompson of Campbellsville, Doug Thompson of North Carolina, Ricky Farmer and Marvin Farmer, both of Arkansas, Angie Gail Cox and husband Terry of Campbellsville, Dean Wilson of Campbellsville, Dennis Wilson of Elizabethtown, and Sherry Edwards and husband Dave of Elizabethtown,

And a host of other family and close friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Wilson on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jody Perkins will be officiating.

Interment will follow in the Callahan Cemetery, 4571 Speck Ridge Rd, Elk Horn, KY 42733.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 25, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses which can be made at the funeral home. LRPETTY LOGO

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