Lucy Coyle, 61

Posted by on Apr 6, 2016

Coyle1Lucy Coyle of Campbellsville was born on January 16, 1955 to the late Otha Lee and Ina Mae (Hancock) Allen. She entered into rest on April 6, 2016 at the University of Louisville Hospital after an extended illness. She was 61 years, 2 months, and 21 days of age. Mrs. Coyle was retired, having worked many years in the food and beverage industry and in the Campbellsville Fruit of the Loom factory. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. She was the devoted wife of George Richard “G.R.” Coyle, who preceded her in death on February 16, 2012.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

One daughter: Amanda Ferguson of Campbellsville,

Eleven brothers and sisters: Barbara & Kenneth Harris of Greensburg, Vernon & GenRose Allen, Davetta & Wayne Buckner, Glenda & David Shreve, Keith & Donna Allen, Gloria & Bobby Cave, Carolyn & John Gaines, Evelyn & Richard Jeter all of Campbellsville, Sharon & Ronnie Gregory of Louisville, Joyce & Robert Dowell of LeGrange, and Otha & Susan Allen of Lebanon,

Two grandchildren: Darlene Zane Ferguson and Naomi Lucille-Faith Ferguson,

Two sister-in-laws: Paula Holt of Lawrenceburg and Connie Riney of Harrodsburg,

One brother-in-law: Ellis W. Shelton of Greensburg,

And a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

She is also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Shelton.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Coyle on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:30 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Carlis Compton will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 Hwy 208, Lebanon, KY 40033.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 8, from 8:30 AM until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Kentucky Organ Donors Affiliates. Those may be made online through the “How Can I Help” on lrpetty.com on the front page or in person at the funeral home.

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Anna Margaret Perkins, 79

Posted by on Apr 6, 2016

Perkins 4Mrs. Anna Margaret (Harrison) Perkins was born in Campbellsville on February 3, 1937 to the late Otha and Anna May (Phillips) Harrison. She departed this life on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at her home in Campbellsville, having attained the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 3 days. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Green River Baptist Church. Mrs. Perkins was retired from the Taylor County High School where she had worked several years in the maintenance department. She loved spending time with her family and friends and always kept busy crocheting or baking cakes.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Two granddaughters: Rachel Armstrong and husband Eric, and Karen Corbin, all of Campbellsville,

Eight great-grandchildren: Courtney Gayle Seals, Dylan Price, Hailey Lynn Armstrong, Logan Eric Tyler Armstrong, Cody Armstrong, Carson Armstrong, Ariel Armstrong, and Danielle Armstrong,

And a host of extended family and close friends.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Morris Glenn Perkins in 1999, her daughter, Rachel Gayle Perkins in 2014, and eight siblings, Sam Harrison, Mildred Wolfe, Vinola Sharpe, Maudie Dile, Claudie Dile, Willie Harrison, Wlater Harrison, and Rachel Harrison.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Perkins on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jamie Bennett and Bro. A. Landon Hadley will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 3441 Old Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 8, from 3:00-8:00 PM.LRPETTY LOGO

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Lillie Belle Karnes, age 95

Posted by on Apr 6, 2016

Lillie Belle Karnes, age 95, formerly of Campbellsville, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in Greenwood, Mississippi.

Born on August 14, 1920 in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Wesley and Mary Elizabeth Wethington Sexton.  On December 10, 1938 she married Alvin Edgar Karnes who preceded her in death on May 30, 1960. In addition to her parents and husband, Lillie, was preceded in death by her children, Rosemary Dotson, William “Billy” Karnes, Bobby Karnes and Alfred Karnes; a brother James Sexton; two grandchildren; a niece, Joyce Karnes Sneed and nephew, Clemmie Karnes.

She is survived by a daughter, Geraldine Jones and her husband, Bill of Greenwood, Mississippi; a son, Mike Karnes of Greensburg, 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren and nephews, Jimmy, David, Roger, J.W., D.L. and Brian Karnes.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 11th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial to follow in Lebanon National Cemetery, Lebanon.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 10th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

Please leave online condolences at lyondewittberry.com  .

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