Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 6, 2021
Glen Eric Skaggs, the son of Glen Skaggs and Carolyn (Noel) Gaskins, was born October 15, 1979 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Hospital. He was 41 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Pallestine Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, loved all animals, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include his father: Glen Skaggs of Lebanon; his mother: Carolyn (Noel) Gaskins and husband Harlin of Campbellsville; his children: Quentin, Gabrielle “Gabbie”, Camren and Griffin Skaggs; his sister: Jessica Bright and husband Brent of Cincinnati; three grandchildren: Asher Skaggs, Azali Humphress and Adelaide Humphress; a nephew: Ethan Bright and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Glen Eric Skaggs will be Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 1:30 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Callahan Cemetery.
Bro. David Wray will be officiating.
Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. until time for the service on Sunday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 5, 2021
Ms. Rebecca Renee Brown of Campbellsville passed from this life on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at her home. Born in Mendota, Illinois on October 14, 1975, she was 45 years, 11 months, and 19 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Brown was an employee of Bluegrass Way. She was a talented artist, a cherished mother, daughter, and sister, and an exceptional friend to many.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her father: Edwin Ray Brown of Troy Grove, Illinois,
Her mother: Benita J. and Alan “Pops” Cheshire of Hodgenville,
Her fiance: Donnie Wright of Columbia,
Three children: Jillian Fisher of New York, Michael Fisher of Campbellsville, and Catherine Fisher of Campbellsville,
Two siblings: Kathleen Frye and husband Richard of New Haven, and Butch Brown and wife Katie of Buffalo,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Ms. Brown on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM CDT) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Roley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Oct. 7, after 10:00 AM EDT (9:00 AM CDT) until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 5, 2021
Charles David Wright, Jr., the son of Charles David Wright, Sr. and the late Pamela Ann (Williams) Pittman, was born March 28, 1967 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, October 3, 2021 in Campbellsville. He was 54 years of age.
He was of the Catholic Faith and loved spending time with his family.
Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother: James E. Pittman; his step-dad: Clellan Pittman and a grandchild: Hunter Wayne Hedgespeth.
He is survived by his father: Charles David Wright, Sr. of Lebanon; a daughter: Sarah Ann Hedgespeth and husband David of Columbia; four sisters: Donna Gail Brown of Upton, Becky Buckman and fiancé: Shawn Hilbert of Shepherdsville, Jessie Mattingly of Danville and Chasity Wright of Lebanon; two brothers: Mikey Thomas of Lebanon and Stevie Pittman of Campbelsville; two grandchildren: Jacob Allen Hedgespeth and Ensley Rose Hedgespeth and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Charles David Wright, Jr. will be conducted Monday, October 11, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the St. Augustine Cemetery in Lebanon.
Family requests visitation on Sunday from 5-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 4, 2021
William Earl Knuckles, the son of the late Elmer and Lula Mae
(Mings) Knuckles, was born November 16, 1962 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 58 years of age.
He was a locksmith for over 38 years. It was quoted “William Earl’s phone number is probably saved in more phone contacts than any elected official”
He is survived by his wife: His wife: Vicky (Gordon) Knuckles of Campbellsville; his sisters-in-law: Gail Richards and husband Kenneth of Hustonville; his brothers-in-law: Randy Gordon and wife Nina of Danville, Terry Gordon and wife Sue and Jimmy Gordon all of Campbellsville and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for William Earl Knuckles will be Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Chappel Cemetery at Knifley.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Saturday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 4, 2021
Mr. Tommy Shirrell of Campbellsville was born in Adair County on July 18, 1949 to the late William “Billcat” and Lenora (Wright) Shirrell. He departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 72 years, 2 months, and 13 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended New Journey Church. He was a 32 year employee of Fruit of the Loom, a manager at Save-A-Lot Foodmart, and a well-regarded home builder. After retirement, he was a driver for local car lots, moving vehicles to and from sale locations.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Mae (Corbin) Shirrell in 2011.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Mrs. Lillie Mae (Benningfield) Shirrell,
A daughter: Melinda Thompson and husband Lewis of Campbellsville,
Three stepchildren: Anita Wilkerson and husband Daryl of Horse Cave, Lynn Benningfield and wife Teresa of Campbellsville, and Gary Benningfield and wife Glenda of Louisville,
A sister: Beverly Smith of Nashville,
Two grandchildren,
Five step grandchildren,
Four great-grandchildren,
Eleven step great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by six siblings: Johnny Shirrell, Jerry Shirrell, Eugene Shirrell, Kathleen Bishop, Judy Dicken, and Sue Powell.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Shirrell on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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