Mark Polston, 58

Posted by on Jan 15, 2020

Mark Polston, the son of Eleanor (Bean) Polston and the late Lloyd Polston, was born December 22, 1961 in Clinton County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, January 12, 2020 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 58 years of age.

He was a former drywall installer and was of the Christian Faith.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the UK Wildcats and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his mother: Eleanor (Bean) Polston of Knifley; his wife: Angie (Warren) Polston of Elk Horn; two children: Mark Tyler Polston of Louisville and Madison Grace Polston of Elk Horn; a sister: Shelia Warren and husband Tim of Knifley; three brothers: Phillip Smith and wife Justine and Ben Polston and wife Amanda all of Indiana, Tim Polston and wife Tammy of Knifley and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Besides his father he was preceded in death by a daughter: Laura Elizabeth Polston.

The funeral service for Mark Polston will be Friday, January 17, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. (2:00 P.M. CST) at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Robinson Chapel Cemetery at Knifley.

Family requests visitation Friday after 11:00 A.M. (10 AM CST) until time for service at the funeral home.

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Gusta Brown Garrett

Posted by on Jan 15, 2020

Gusta Brown Garrett, daughter of the late Ray Cox and Nora Mae Hughes Cox, was born February 27, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 11:35 A.M., Monday, January 13, 2020 in Louisville. Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ and attended Campbellsville Baptist Temple.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of The Loom.
Gusta was a loving mother and grandmother who liked to stay active and productive and could always be found sewing, working in her yard, gardening or canning food.
She united in marriage to Garnie Garrett, December 26, 1980 and he preceded her in death July 4, 1989.
She is survived by two daughters: Donna Lile and husband, Ricky of Campbellsville and Kathy Wiser and husband, Ray of Bradfordsville; three grandchildren: Jennifer Browning and fiancé, Milton Hammons of Burgin, Brandy Chelf and husband, Scott and Brent Lile and wife, Jessica of Campbellsville; seven great-grandchildren: Clay Rodgers, Landon Browning, Noah Chelf, Evelyn Chelf, Scotty Chelf, Ashton Chelf and Owen Lile; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Gusta was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Tammy Wiser April 27, 1992 and six brothers and three sisters: Aaron Cox, Roy Cox, Ed Cox, Coy Cox, Howard Cox, Andy Cox, Vernith Parrish, Ida Bell Wilson and Elizabeth Cox.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 17, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Jase Divens
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Walter H. “Perk” Perkins

Posted by on Jan 14, 2020

Walter H. “Perk” Perkins, son of the late Walter Perkins and Mae Logan Perkins, was born October 16, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:22 P.M., Monday, January 13, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Walter was a retired employee of Atmos Energy after forty years of service.
Margaret recalled never hearing Walter say, “wish I didn’t have to work today”. That is how much he truly enjoyed being around people. He was known as a “Mr. Fix It” and was the rock of the family. He also loved to camp and just enjoyed life.
Walter united in marriage to Margaret Durham January 12, 1962.
Besides his wife, Margaret Durham Perkins of Campbellsville, he is survived by
one son and two daughters: Steve Parker and Shari Walters and Timmy Nicholas of Campbellsville and Shanna Smith of Chattanooga, Tennessee; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Agnes Rainwater of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Walter was also preceded in death by two brothers: Ellis Perkins and Ralph Perkins in infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 17, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jim Collison, III and Rev. Leo Curry
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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