Debbie Ortiz, 57

Posted by on Dec 23, 2015

Ortiz PicDebbie Ann Ortiz, the daughter of the late Kenneth James and Lorraine Malone Briggs, was born November 19, 1958 in North Miami, Florida and departed this life on Monday, December 21, 2015 in Campbellsville at her home. She was 57 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist Faith. She was a manager of a storage company.
Survivors include her husband: Juan Ortiz of Campbellsville; a son: Shawn Ortiz of Campbellsville; a sister: Patricia Bandke and husband Dan of Georgia.
Also surviving are two grandchildren: Caleb and Austin Ortiz; nieces and nephews: Jacob, Dylan and Danielle Bandke.
Debbie was preceded in death by a sister: Bonnie Greenlee.

At the request of the family there will be no visitation or funeral at this time.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.LRPETTY LOGO

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Dorothy Corbin Petty, 81

Posted by on Dec 18, 2015

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Mrs. Dorothy Corbin Petty, a lifelong resident of Adair County, was born on February 26, 1934 to the late Frank and Nora Sneed Corbin. She departed this life on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was 81 years, 9 months, and 22 days of age. At the age of 20, she devoted her life to her best friend Malcolm Petty, and together they shared over 37 years of marriage before his passing. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She took great pride in her family and cherished the times they spent together. Always gracious, she rarely asked for things for herself, preferring instead to give to others. Mrs. Petty loved to find beauty and peace in both people and nature. Some of her favorite pastimes were sitting outside with her neighbors and watching the redbirds around her bird feeders, then going back inside to share stories and jewelry.

She leaves to carry her legacy:
Five children: Dale (Lisa) Petty of Columbia, Lyndell Petty of Campbellsville, Rita Faye (Jimmy) Shive of Edmonton, JoAnn (Richard) Marshall of Lexington, and Connie (Barry) McCloud of Columbia,
Three siblings: Arnold Corbin of Columbia, Martha Parrish of Magnolia, and Frances Coomer of Columbia,
Ten grandchildren: Tonya Neal, Michelle Petty, McKenzie Petty, Tyler Marshall, Ben Marshall, Ryan Shive, Isaac Petty, Kailey Petty, Brandon Petty, and Aaron McCloud,
Ten great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and close friends.

Mrs. Petty was also preceded in death by five siblings, James Corbin, Ollie Corbin, Mary Gowen, Irene Crawhorn, one brother in infancy, and one great-grandchild, Emma Grace Shive.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Dorothy Petty on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 12:00 PM EST (11:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Larry Wisdom will be officiating.
Mrs. Petty will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Fudge Cemetery, Independence Ridge Rd, Columbia, KY 42728. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers, and her granddaughters will serve as honoraries.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, December 20, after 5:00 PM EST (4:00 PM CST)LRPETTY LOGO

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Mario J. Arizzi, 51

Posted by on Dec 18, 2015

Arizza - PictureMr. Mario J. Arizzi of Campbellsville was born on November 29, 1964 in Illinois. He departed this life on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville. He was 51 years and 18 days of age. He was the son of Mario & Patricia Arizzi and the late Vita K. Carducci. Mr. Arizzi was a forklift operator until his health began failing. He was known throughout his neighborhood as the big guy with a big heart, always ready to lend a helping hand or just cheer someone’s day. Mr. Arizzi professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith.

He leaves to mourn his passing:
His parents: Mario and Patricia Arizzi of Chicago, Illinois,
Two sons: Vincent Micheal Arizzi of Indiana, and Mario Arizzi of Chicago, Illinois,
His ex-spouse and close companion: Brenda Arizzi of Campbellsville,
Six siblings: Laura Arizzi of Hodgenville, Vita A Arizzi Montgomery and husband Ray of Greensburg, Holly Arizzi Lemmons and husband Michael of Indiana, Jodi Arizzi Maris and husband Steve of Chicago, Carmen V. Arizzi of Greensburg, and Shelia Mussolino of Chicago,
Special friends: Stacy and Brian Elkin of Williamstown, KY, Richie Messinger of Chicago, and all his neighbors at Crescent Hill Manor,
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins,
And a host of other family and close friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Arizzi on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM EST at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
Visitation after 8 AM Saturday.LRPETTY LOGO

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Bonnie Williams Perkins, 93

Posted by on Dec 17, 2015

Perkins PicMrs. Bonnie Mae (McDaniel) Williams Perkins was born on July 13, 1922 in Campbellsville to the late Clifford and Bertha (Chappell) McDaniel. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 16, 2015 in Campbellsville surrounded by her family. She was 93 years, 5 months, and 3 days of age. She was the wife of Robert “Bug” Williams, Jr., who preceded her in death. Later, she married Elmer Perkins, who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Perkins was a retiree from the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville. She was a very caring and loving mother and grandmother, and her love was reflected throughout her family. She lived a Godly life, daily professing faith in Christ, and was a member of the Campbellsville First Church of God.

She leaves to cherish her memory:
Five children: Denzel Williams of Bowling Green, KY, Billy Dean Williams and wife Gatha of Russell Springs, KY, Wanda Kaye Perkins of Lafayette, TN, Jimmy Williams and wife Jerri of Anaheim, CA, and Marlene Tucker and husband Trent of Campbellsville,
One brother: Clifford McDaniel, Jr. and wife Ernestine of Anderson, IN,
Eight grandchildren,
Eleven great-grandchildren,
One great-great-grandchild,
And a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was also preceded in death by seven siblings, Sylvetta Williams, Charles McDaniel, Wesley McDaniel, Cecil McDaniel, Johnny McDaniel, Haskell McDaniel, and Oleda Curry, one daughter, Alta Thompson, and a daughter-in-law, Faye Williams.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Bonnie Williams Perkins on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Robbie Spencer will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, December 18, from 5-8 PM EST.LRPETTY LOGO

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Jessie Ruth (Skaggs) Graham, 73

Posted by on Dec 11, 2015

Mrs. Jessie Ruth (Skaggs) Graham of Campbellsville was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 22, 1942 to the late Wally and Jessie Ruth (Martin) Skaggs. She departed this life on December 10, 2015 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an illness. She was 73 years, 8 months, and 18 days of age. Mrs. Graham was a homemaker and an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Beulahland Community Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing:
Four children: Beth Ann Scott, Donna Sanders and husband Billy, Roy Scott, Jr., and Richard Scott, all of Indiana,
Three sisters: Lynda Key of Indiana, Kathy Carver of Washington, and Denise Skaggs of Oregon,
Three grandchildren,
Three great-grandchildren,
Two close friends and caretakers: Betty Hoosier and Ricky Allen, both of Campbellsville,
And a host of extended family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Graham, and a sister, Mary Jo Shinkle.

There will be a graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Ruth Graham on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Campbellsville Memorials Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Billy Whitehouse will be officiating. Immediately following the service, Mrs. Graham will be laid to rest beside her husband.LRPETTY LOGO

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