Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 9, 2024
Twyman Glen Skaggs of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Thomas Hamilton Skaggs and Nora Allen Skaggs Vaughn, was born in the Mac Community of Taylor County, KY, on September 19, 1937, and departed this life on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was 87 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville First Church of God. He was retired from Fruit of the Loom. He was a fantastic bass guitar player and enjoyed woodworking, piddling, and watching his great-grandboys play.
He is survived by his loving wife Brenda Gilbert Skaggs of Campbellsville and one daughter and son-in-law; Tracy Lewis and husband Steve of Summersville. One granddaughter, Ann-Michael Tucker, and husband Jordan of Summersville. Two great-grandchildren: Caleb Tucker and Silas Tucker.
Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters: Thomas “Ham” Skaggs of Jamestown, Mary Clegg of Michigan, Garland Skaggs and Doris Moore both of Campbellsville.
The funeral service for Twyman Glen Skaggs will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.
Rev. Evan Tedder will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 8, 2024
David Bryan Holmes, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Herbert Ray and Janice Gail (Boden) Holmes, was born October 10. 1956 in Chicago, Illinois, and departed this life on Monday, October 6, 2024, in Lexington at the UK Medical Center, He was 67 years of age.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; Donald Holmes and Dennis Holmes.
Survivors include his children: Jamie Kay Holmes and companion Roger of Bardstown, Jeremy David Holmes, Sarah Nicole Bright, and husband Richie, and Nicholas Bryan Holmes and wife Brandie, all of Campbellsville.
Also a brother: Daniel Holmes of Louisville; eight grandchildren: Jarred Gilbert and wife Paige, Chase Gilbert and wife Claira, Gavin Ford, Sierra Houk and Gage, Jayden Hardin, Carter Holmes, Ander Holmes, and Nate Hardin; three great-grandchildren: Oliver Dziabula, Aurora Dziabula, and PresLee Gilbert and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for David Bryan Holmes will be Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation rites to follow.
The family requests visitation after 4:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 7, 2024
Larry Wayne “Flint” Akin of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Simon Day Akin and Vernice Mouser Akin Sprowles Carns, was born in Campbellsville, KY, on June 29, 1957, and departed this life on Sunday, October 5, 2024, in Summersville, KY. He was 67 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and attended God’s Grace Church. He was a bricklayer by trade. He enjoyed fishing, arrowhead hunting, making knives from antlers, hunting and making canes, and shooting old guns.
He is survived by two daughters: Shawn Akin Sowders and Tracy Akin Montgomery and fiancé Kyle Mardis all of Campbellsville. Six grandchildren: Nathan Sowders, Nova Sowders, J.J. Sowders, Makayla Montgomery, Kayden Cox, and Brayson “Bubba” Cox.
Also surviving are a host of step-brothers and step-sisters, and his special cousin and friend David Mouser and wife Debbie of Campbellsville, and his dog, Lady Kay.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a sister: Genia Sherrill, and a brother, Thomas Sprowles, a grandson, Jaxson Wayne Sowders, and a son-in-law, Josh Sowders.
The funeral for Larry Wayne “Flint” Akin will be Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. David Mouser will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 5-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 7, 2024
Carolyn Sue Giles of Knifley, KY, the daughter of the late William Buford Sherrill and Eula Dixon Sherrill, was born in Adair County, KY, on October 4, 1941, and departed this life on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was 83 years of age.
She professed faith in Christ and attended the Elk Horn Baptist Church. She was employed by Fruit of The Loom in Campbellsville at the time of its closing, and was a homemaker and a farmer. She enjoyed riding horses, four-wheelers, gardening, and goats.
She united in marriage to Rev. Hershey Giles and he preceded her in death in 2009.
She is survived by one daughter and one son: Teresa Scott of Campbellsville, and William Edgar Giles of Knifley. One brother and one sister: Cebert Sherrill and his wife Mary Alice of Louisville, and Wanda Spires and husband Donnie of Campbellsville.
Also surviving is one grandchild, Nicole Britton (Tyler), and two great-grandchildren: Tylee Britton and Cole Britton.
Besides her parents, and her husband she was preceded in death by two brothers: William Benny Sherrill, and Buford Kenny Sherrill
Following her wishes, cremation was chosen and burial will be at a later date in the Caldwell Chapel Cemetery.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 4, 2024
David Randall Pepper of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Joseph Shreve Pepper and Sybil Jeffries Pepper, was born in Campbellsville, KY, on April 23, 1950, and departed this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his residence. He was 74 years of age.
He was a former truck driver and had also been employed as a security guard. He was raised in the Separate Baptist Faith.
He is survived by one daughter: Tracy Lynn Pepper of Campbellsville and three grandchildren: Latasha Thompson (Terry), Joshua Bradley (Candace) all of Campbellsville, and Devin Shell of Greensburg. Six great-grandchildren: Cambria Thompson, Allan Thompson, Christopher Bradley, Katelyn Bradley, Klaton Durbin, and Shaylah Durbin.
Also surviving are two brothers and five sisters: Garry Dale Pepper, James Robert Pepper, Betty Catherine Beams, Beverly Ann Bloyd, Bonnie Doris Nolley, Karen Lynn Bland, and Debra Kay James, and also a special friend, Jerry Jeffries.
The family has chosen cremation and there will be no services.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 4, 2024
Glen Hooper of Campbellsville, son of Venita Hargis and Tim Hooper, was born May 17, 1995 in Henderson County. He died at 7:18 P.M., Monday, September 30, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 29
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Glen was an employee of Green River Lake State Park.
He loved everyone, deeply valued his friends and made sure that all who were around him were happy. He could do anything that he set his mind to. Glen was a free-spirited man with a gracious heart. He loved his bicycle and had a collection of guitars that he was very proud of.
Glen is survived by his father, Tim Hooper of Campbellsville; his mother, Venita Hargis of Campbellsville; two brothers: Clay Hooper and wife, Whitney Ballinger Hooper and Neil Hooper; one niece and one nephew: Addie Hooper and Jaxson Hooper and many other relatives and friends.
A special thank you to all first responders, Green River Lake State Park staff, and everyone who has helped during this difficult time.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 5:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 5:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dan Durham
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE KENTUCKY SUICIDE PREVENTION GROUP, INC. AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 3, 2024
Joe Rucker of Campbellsville, son of the late Thurman Rucker and Ina Coontz Rucker, was born February 15, 1933 in Taylor County. He died at 9:11 A.M., Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark Methodist Church.
Joe served his country honorably in the United States Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Germany and later served two years in the Kentucky National Guard.
He was a farmer and a retired employee of Kroger after thirty-seven years of service.
He united in marriage to Lesta McKee February 6, 1959.
Besides his wife, Lesta Rucker of Campbellsville, Joe is survived by one son and one daughter: Richard Rucker and Diane Pierce of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Jessica Hosier and husband, Keehn of Prospect and Andrew Pierce of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren: Evan Hosier and William Hosier; two brothers and one sister: Raymond Rucker of Campbellsville, Johnnie Rucker of North Carolina and Carolyn St. Clair and husband, Roger of Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Joe was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Rucker and three sisters-in-law: Shirley Rucker, Arletia Rucker and Willanna Rucker.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Key Min Lee
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 30, 2024
Robert Lewis Smothers of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Murrell Smothers and Hallie Russell Smothers Despain, was born in Campbellsville, KY, on April 20, 1958, and departed this life on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at his residence. He was 66 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and of the Christian Faith. He was formerly employed as a grave digger until becoming disabled.
He is survived by his wife Patty Smothers of Campbellsville, and two children: a daughter, Latonya Schneider and husband John, and a son, Shannon Caldwell all of Columbia, KY. Three grandchildren: Corey Caldwell, Cheyenne Atwood, and Tyler Atwood. Four Great-grandchildren: Riley Simmons, Kinsley Atwood, Kayden Atwwod, and Colton Atwood.
Also surviving are one brother and three sisters: Gary Smothers (Vicki) of Russell Springs, Judy Smothers of Glasgow, Pat Dial (Roy) of Glasgow, and Jenna Fay Bottoms (Larry) of Summersville.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Danny Smothers.
The funeral for Robert Lewis Smothers will be Friday, October 4, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Caldwell Chapel Cemetery.
The family has requested visitation on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 29, 2024
Carlos Eugene Trueblood, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, the son of the late William Joseph and Pattie Beradean (Jeffers) Trueblood, was born May 22, 1962 and departed this life on September 12, 2024 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 62 years of age.
He was carpenter and mechanic and enjoyed fishing.
Besides his parent, he was preceded in death by a son: Carlos Eugene Trueblood, Jr.
Survivors include a daughter: Sunshine Marie Trueblood; four brother and two sisters: Joseph Leroy Trueblood, William Lee Trueblood, Lewis Aray Trueblood, David Eugene Trueblood, Kellie Gill (Trueblood) Simons and Elaine Lynn (Trueblood Holman and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor his wished, cremation rites were conducted by the
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Sep 27, 2024
Marsha TyAnn Morris, 63, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of Barbara Ann Kerr-Murphy and the late Will Joe Kerr was born April 16th, 1961 in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and departed this life on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville.
TyAnn united in married to Mr. Lloyd Morris in August 3rd, 2004. He survives.
TyAnn was a loving grandmother and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She professed faith in Christ and attended the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Besides her husband and mother, TyAnn is survived by:
One son, Daniel Wyatt and his wife, Vel, of Campbellsville
Four grandchildren: Leah Kerr, Gaberial Kerr, Wayne Gilpin, Chris Gilpin, all of Campbellsville
Four great-grandchildren: Wyatt Gilpin, Jordan Gilpin, Lukas Gilpin Jasper Gilpin, all of Campbellsville
Two brothers: Billy Jo Kerr and John Kerr and his wife, Donna, of Campbellsville
A host of other family and friends
TyAnn was preceded in death by:
Her son, David Kerr
VISITATION: Monday, September 30th, 2024 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Monday, September 30th, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville. Bro. John Butler will be officiating. Burial to follow in Hogards Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery.
PALLBEARERS: Daniel Wyatt, John Kerr, Chris Gilpin, and Wayne Gilpin
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Billy Jo Kerr
Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to funeral expenses and may be made at the funeral home.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Marsha TyAnn Morris at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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