Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 18, 2023
Mr. Harold Wayne Acree of Campbellsville, son of the late Gilbert Hulse and Nettie Mae (Shirley) Acree, passed from this life on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Green County, KY on March 21, 1952, he was 71 years, 4 months, and 27 days of age. Mr. Acree was a devout member of Truth Tabernacle UPCI, having been water baptized in Jesus’ name, and later received the gift of the Holy Ghost at a church camp in Freetown, Indiana in June 2022. He was a retiree of Ingersoll Rand, having worked over 42 years, primarily in the Special Build department.
Mr. Acree spent his life teaching his family the Godly values of a devoted and conservative lifestyle, and he lived his own as a daily example. Though his hobbies (and opinions) were many, he will long be remembered for the unwavering love and tenderness he had for his wife, his children, and his grandchildren.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife of 51 years, Betty Jean (Boils) Acree,
Two children: Tim Acree and wife Keshia of Bardstown, and Tracey Grady and husband Stephen of Campbellsville,
Six grandchildren: Seth Acree, Hannah Acree, Micah Acree, Luke Acree, Kadyn Grady, and Bailor Grady,
Three sisters: Carolyn Boils and husband Donnie of Campbellsville, Rebecca “Becky” Taylor and husband Larry of Indiana, and Sandra Justice and husband Chuck of Campbellsville,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Acree on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM CDT) in the sanctuary of the Truth Tabernacle UPCI, 4607 Old Lebanon Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Pastor Raymond Clark will officiate. Interment will follow in the Jesus Name Church Cemetery, Tabernacle Rd, Campbellsville.
The family will receive friends at the church on Monday, August 21, from 5:00-8:00 PM EDT (4:00-7:00 PM CDT), and on Tuesday after 11:00 AM EST until time for the service.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 5, 2023
Bryson Conley Skaggs, of Campbellsville, the son of Gerald and Brandy (Hawkins) Skaggs of Campbellsville was born March 9, 2005 in Marion County and departed this life on Friday, August 4, 2023 in Lebanon at the Springview Hospital as the results of an automobile accident. He was 18 years of age.
He was a 2023 graduate of Taylor County High School and was of the Christian Faith.
He loved to hunt, fish and just being outdoors, he enjoyed riding his four wheeler and texting with his friends.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister: Kaylee Brown and companion Landon Pike; a brother: Josh Brown and wife Lindsey; his grandparents: Marlene and Trent Tucker, Mary and Paul Sprowles and Ronnie Brown.
Also his special friend and high school sweetheart: Linda Couch; uncles: Matt Rainwater and Troy Brown, who was very special to him; an aunt: Lindsey Tucker; a niece: Kinslee Grace Brown; cousins: Madison and Makalya Tucker.
Bryson was preceded in death by grandparents: Ricky Hawkins, James Skaggs, Bonnie Williams and Floy Hawkins.
The funeral service for Bryson Conley Skaggs will be Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Taylor County.
Bro. Steve Willis will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 P.M. in Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 2, 2023
Terra Dawn Coppage of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Elton Wayne Coppage and Phyllis Ann Wooley Coppage, was born February 2, 1982 in Campbellsville, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. She was 41 years of age.
She had professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker, and loved her grandbabies. She enjoyed Folgers coffee, UK basketball, the Pittsburg Steelers and was a storyteller.
She is survived by six children: Ryan Jeffries and fiancé Caron, Austin Jeffries and their Dad: Jason Jeffries and her best friend Dawn Jeffries, Spencer Bates, Chloe Bates, Jackson Bates, Hunter Bates.
Three grandchildren: Bentley Evans, Aubri Evans, and Layla Jeffries
Eight brothers and sisters: Tim Coppage (Traci), Todd Coppage and fiancé Emily, T.J. Coppage (Melody), Tina Mershon (Elgin), Tammy Coppage, Tracy Coppage, Tonya Craig (Barry), Toni Coppage, and a half-sister Sheila Simpson (Tom).
There will be a funeral service for Terra Dawn Coppage on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, with burial to follow in the Tallow Creek Cemetery. Bro. Ronnie Dobson will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 2, 2023
Reba Lee (Allen) Martin of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the Harve Allen and Meldie Owens Allen, was born October 10, 1929 in Cumberland County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 93 years of age.
She had professed faith in Christ and attended the Salem Baptist Church at the time of her death. She was a housewife, and loved being a mother and grandmother. She farmed alongside Doug and loved to cook for everyone and no one ever left hungry. She loved sewing and quilting, having made many beautiful quilts. She loved having her grandkids around.
She united in marriage to Melvin Douglas Martin on June 8, 1951, who preceded her in death on January 26, 2017.
She is survived by three children: Peggy Caulk, Steve Martin and Janet Martin McCubbin and husband Randy all of Campbellsville.
Six grandchildren: Kevin Caulk (DeAnna), Jason Caulk (Jennifer), Jeremy Caulk (Sherry), Jennifer Caulk, all of Campbellsville. Bradley Brockman (Melissa), and Travis Brockman both of North Carolina.
Eight Great-grandchildren: Kyle Caulk, Blake Caulk, Makenzi Caulk, Zach Caulk, Tatum Caulk, Devin Caulk, Anna Belle Brockman and Jaxon Brockman.
One Great-great granddaughter: Kylie Caulk.
One sister: Lola Jones (James) of Glasgow. Two sister-in-laws: Drusilla Allen and Naomi Paxton, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and her husband, Melvin Douglas Martin, She was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister: James Allen, Roy Allen, Clifton Allen, Horace Allen, Beldon Allen, Glen Allen and Margie Young.
There will be a funeral service for Reba Lee Martin on Friday August 4, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Michael Goodwin and Bro. Don Gowin will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Thursday August 3, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Serving as Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family would like to offer a very special thanks to Hosparus of Green River and to all her caregivers.
Memorial donations are suggested to be donations to Hosparus of Green River or Gideon Bibles.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 27, 2023
Audrey Edwards, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Andy Marcum and Mary Lizzie (Nelson) Marcum Marr, was born June 7, 1941 in the Pleasant Valley Community of Green County and departed this life on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 82 years of age.
She enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows and Wheel of Fortune and playing bingo at the nursing home.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son: Mark Wayne Marcum; a brother: David Marcum.
Survivors include two sons: Owen “Ricky” Marcum and his fiancé: Debra Baker of Campbellsville and Danny Wayne Marcum of Lebanon; three grandchildren: Mark Marcum and wife Summer, Chelsea Milby and husband Blake all of Campbellsville and Jacob Marcum of Lebanon; six great-grandchildren: Marley Skinner, Nova Milby, Armani Milby, Avery Marcum, Lizzie Marcum and Hallie Marcum.
Also a sister: Elizabeth Ann Schladant and husband Paul of Indiana and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Audrey Edwards will be Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at the Brookside Cemetery with burial to follow.
Bro. Jeff Edwards will be officiating
Family requests visitation from 12:30 – 1:30 P.M. on Sunday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Campbellsville Chapel.
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