Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 8, 2022
Gregory Lewis “Greg” Scott, of Campbellsville, the son of Freda (Perkins) Wilson and the late Marvin James Scott, was born September 16, 1955 in Louisville and departed this life on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 66 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Palestine Baptist Church and was a former supervisor for Ingersoll Rand in Campbellsville and later was an employee of Lowe’s.
He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army.
Greg was a member of the NRA, he enjoyed fishing and going to sales and auctions pickin’ for antiques and also loved UK basketball, NASCAR, but most of all, he loved spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his mother: Freda Wilson; his wife: Jill (Newcomb) Scott; his children: Clinton “Clint” Scott and wife Ginny, Casey James Scott and Jamie Scott and fiance’ Brian Sallee; a step-daughter: Shelley Sayles and husband Cortez; a brother: James Scott and wife Susan.
Also surviving are ten grandchildren: Tyler, Summer Levi and Claudia Scott, Paige, Aaron and Aubree Ritchie, Holden Sallee, Ava and Jada Sayles and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father: Everett Wilson and a sister: Patty Keltner.
The funeral service for Gregory Lewis “Greg” Scott will be Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Green River Memorial Cemetery.
Rev. Earl West will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Wednesday and after 7:30 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 2, 2022
Mrs. Charlette Ann “Brownie” Allen of Roley passed peacefully from this life on Monday, August 1, 2022 at her home after a lengthy illness. Born in Tuscon, Arizona on July 19, 1946 to the late Fred and Rena Frances (Collins) Whittington, she was 76 years of age at the time of her departure. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended Whites Ridge General Baptist Church. Mrs. Allen – or, Brownie, as she preferred – was the head housekeeper at Lindsey Wilson College over 23 years before retiring. She was a mother first and foremost, and absolutely cherished the time she had with her family.
She leaves to carry her legacy:
Five children: Tommy Key and wife Kathy of Sano, Timmy Key of Punta Gorda, Florida, Scott Key of Mannsville, Lisa Pinkston and companion Terry Hancock of Jamestown, and Troy Key of Roley,
A brother she raised as a son: Chester Whittington and companion Becky Franklin of Knifley,
A former spouse and friend: Tom Key, Sr.,
Eighteen grandchildren,
Sixteen great-grandchildren,
A sister-in-law: Claire Ellis of Campbellsville,
Close friends: Mary Ann Parker, Amy Burton, Hope and Bill Epperson, Pam Vance, Rita Neat, and Geanie Colvin,
All of the Ellis and Dorman families,
Her Lindsey Wilson friends and family,
And a host of other family members and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Whittington.
There will be a funeral service to honor Brownie’s life on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11:00 AM EDT (10:00 AM CDT) at Whites Ridge General Baptist Church, 600 Speck Ridge Rd, Elk Horn, KY. Bro Ricky Hogue will officiate. Burial will follow in the Roley Cemetery in Adair County.
The family will receive friends at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 5:00-8:00 PM EDT (4:00-7:00 PM CDT).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Make Today Count, a local nonprofit organization focused on helping people in Brownie’s home area. Those can be made in person at the church or the funeral home, or online through the “Donations” tab on lrpetty.com
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 2, 2022
Lisa Mae Tungate of Campbellsville, the daughter of Charlotte Joyce (Wethington) Tungate and the late Larry Christopher Tungate, was born March 1, 1970 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Monday, August 1, 2022 in Campbellsville at her home. She was 52 years of age.
She was a former CNA at Taylor Regional Hospital and was a caregiver.
She loved the ocean and her cats, which were many, but most of all, her family and friends.
Survivors include her mother: Charlotte Tungate; a brother: Larry Tungate and companion: Ashley Gribbins; two half-brothers: Christopher Dale Tungate and Robert Tyler Tungate.
Also surviving is a nephew: Blake Tungate; a chosen grandchild: Charliee Napier; best friend: Kirt Keltner and wife Melody; special friend: Peter Palmiotti and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family has chosen cremation and a memorial service will be held privately in the fall.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 2, 2022
Mrs. Holly Kay Coppersmith of Campbellsville, formerly of California, passed from this life on Monday, August 1, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Born in Dayton, Ohio on January 29, 1943 to the late William and Betty Jane (Wright) Noland, she was 79 years, 6 months, and 3 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Coppersmith was the widow of Mr. Floyd Eugene Coppersmith, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage before his passing on October 21, 2012. She was also preceded in death by a son, Rev. Michael Coppersmith, a daughter, Cynthia Coppersmith, a brother, Ronald Noland, and a stepbrother, William Noland. She was fun loving mother with a heartfelt passion for her children and grandchildren, and spent the majority of her life in service to their well-being. She was the shoulder anyone could lean on, and always had a meal ready to share.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
A daughter: Becky Dawson of Somerset,
A daughter-in-law: Sharon Coppersmith of Campbellsville,
Eight grandchildren: Spencer Howell, Hannah Stacey, David Coppersmith, Alexandria Sti and husband Taylor, Jyll Hansen and husband Paul, Allen Redmon, Junior Redmon, and Trinity Coppersmith,
Ten great-grandchildren: Cheyanna Howell, Trce Howell, Aiden Stacey, Lillian Stacey, Carvin Coppersmith, Zoey Coppersmith, Eloise Sti, Ava Sti, Theodore Sti, and Madilyn Redmon,
And a host of other family and friends.
Mrs. Coppersmith had requested cremation. There are no public services scheduled at this time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or by calling 270-465-5151.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 1, 2022
Linda Sue Reece of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Ollie (Neeley) Ooten, was born October 12, 1951 in London, KY and departed this life on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her residence. She was 70 years of age.
She united in marriage to Calvin Reece, who preceded her in death.
She was a nurse and she enjoyed cooking, doing crossword puzzles and spending time for family.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son: Rick Bennett and seven brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her children: James Bennett, Amanda Reece and Joshua Reece all of Campbellsville, Mike Bennett and Lisa Stamper both of Owensboro and Ben Reece and wife Jennifer of Taylorsville; twenty grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family entrusted L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation rites.
There are no services planned.
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