Melvin Wayne Skaggs, 71

Posted by on Nov 4, 2023

Melvin Wayne Skaggs, 71

Melvin Wayne Skaggs, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Hartley Skaggs and Bertie White Skaggs, was born January 7, 1952, in Greensburg, KY, and departed this life on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was 71 years of age.

Melvin professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. He was a woodworker by trade and enjoyed guns, and warplanes, and loved history. Melvin had also served his country in the United States Army Reserves.

He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Skaggs, having united in marriage on October 5, 1973, and recently celebrated fifty wonderful years together.

He is also survived by two daughters: Shannon Graham and husband Mike of Campbellsville, and Emily Hatfield and husband Ryan of Virginia Beach, VA.

Six grandchildren: Abigayle Graham, Shelby Graham, Silas Hatfield, Neva Hatfield, Julie Hatfield, and Mattie Hatfield.

Also, two brothers and one sister: George Skaggs and wife Wanda of Greensburg, Jerry Skaggs of Campbellsville, and Sharry Daniel and husband James of North Carolina. One sister-in-law: Beverley Skaggs of Campbellsville along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: James “Jimmy” Skaggs.

The funeral service for Melvin Wayne Skaggs will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home 1765 New Columbia Road Campbellsville, KY with burial to follow in the Wilson Cemetery in Gabe.

Bro. John Stilts will officiate.

The family has requested visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home.

 

 Memorials are suggested to be donations to Operation Christmas Child and can be made at the funeral home.

 

Pallbearers: Ryan Hatfield, Mike Graham, Silas Hatfield, Joey Houk, Robbie Price, and James Daniel.

Honorary Pallbearers: Bob Milby, Therman Anderson, Larry Coomer

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Michael Gene Marcum

Posted by on Nov 3, 2023

 

 

 

Michael Gene Marcum of Campbellsville, son of the late William Marrell Marcum and Martha Elizabeth Burba Marcum, was born August 31, 1945 in Green County, Kentucky.  He died at 6:15 P.M., Thursday, November 2, 2023 in Campbellsville.      Age:  78

He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

Michael served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a retired rural route letter carrier.

He was a loving husband and father and was always generous to the kids on his mail route or anyone in need. He was an avid outdoors man who loved to deer hunt and Redbone Coonhounds.

He united in marriage to Annette Hoosier September 7, 1965.

Besides his wife, Annette Marcum of Campbellsville, Michael is survived by one son and one daughter:  Tim Marcum of Waddy and Sherri Holtzclaw and husband, Mark of Campbellsville; two grandchildren:  Kaitlyn Green and husband, Ricky of St. Matthews and Drew Benningfield and wife, Danielle of Campbellsville; one great-grandson, Fletcher Green and two expected great-grandchildren; four brothers and one sister:  Tommy Marcum and wife, Shirley of Greensburg, Hack Marcum and wife, Sylvia, Harold Marcum, Larry Marcum and wife, Darlene and Sheila Morgeson and husband, Lanny of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Michael was also preceded in death by a brother in infancy, William Robert Marcum.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, November 6, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Donnie Blick

BURIAL: Carlisle-Milby Cemetery in Green County with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR CARLISLE-MILBY CEMETERY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Lawrence Hamilton, 79

Posted by on Nov 3, 2023

Lawrence Hamilton, 79

Mr. Lawrence Hamilton of Campbellsville, formerly of Fedscreek, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, November 3, 2023 at his home. Born in Pike County on February 14, 2023 to the late Lawrence William and Flossie (Ramey) Hamilton, and was 79 years of age. He was a loving husband, a devoted father and a proud grandfather. (If you are a grandchild reading this, yes, you really are his favorite. Don’t tell the others.) Mr. Hamilton spent the majority of his employment building locomotives for GM. He was a firm supporter of the working class, a proud member of the United Auto Workers Union, and a veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by a son, Tracy Hamilton, on April 19, 1993.

Mr. Hamilton leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife of 55 years: Pamela Gayle (Martin) Hamilton,

A daughter: Kelly Dominguez and husband Israel,

A sister: Sharon Estlick and husband Charles,

Three grandchildren: Rebecca Dominguez, Eric Dominguez, and Naomi Dominguez,

Three great-grandchildren: Josiah, Tracy, and Damien,

And a host of other family members and friends, including all of his UAW brothers and sisters.

At the request of Mr. Hamilton, his cremated remains will be laid to rest in the Hamilton Cemetery in Fedscreek at a later date.

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