Wilson Skaggs, 77

Posted by on Sep 12, 2018

Mr. William Wilson Skaggs of the Knifley community passed from this life on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an extended illness. Born on December 29, 1940 to the late William Edgar and Ruby Lee (Sanders) Skaggs, he was 77 years, 8 months, and 13 days of age. Mr. Skaggs professed faith in Christ and was a faithful member of the Whites Ridge Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of the Parker-Kalon factory in Campbellsville, wher he had worked for 34 years. He also enjoyed working outside, spending time with his family, and raising a garden and ten acres of tobacco.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife: Regina (Perkins) Skaggs,

Two sons: Ron Skaggs and wife Monika of Jeffersonville, IN, and William Anthony Skaggs of Campbellsville,

One sister: Judy Wumser of Campbellsville,

Three grandchildren: Lisa Stumler and husband Evan of Jeffersonville, IN, Anna Skaggs of Jeffersonville, IN, and Holly Marie Brockman of Casey County,

One great-grandchild,

And a host of other family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Gaw.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Skaggs on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Dickie Rodgers will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 700 Old US 68, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, September 14, from 5:00-8:00.

Preston Forrest, Matt Forrest, Darrell Sherrell, Danny Newton, Bill Epperson, and Johnie Parker will serve as pallbearers.

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Roy Driver

Posted by on Sep 11, 2018

Roy Driver of Campbellsville, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, son of the late Leonard Driver and Bessie Cropper Driver, was born March 22, 1936, in Monroe County, Kentucky. He died at 6:14 A.M., Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Age: 82
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a deacon.
After more than thirty-two years of service Roy retired from General Motors as a master mechanic and he was a member of the United Automobile Workers. His passion for collecting Buick Rivieras led to him being a founding member of the Riviera Owners Association. When Roy wasn’t with his cars or his family he could be found in his garden.
He united in marriage to Joan Matney March 28, 1960.
Besides his wife, Joan Driver of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Michael Driver and wife, Lauren of Hebron and Robin Haverty and husband, Jeff of Madison, Alabama; six grandchildren: Elijah Driver, Isaiah Driver and Gabriel Driver of Hebron and Kaitlyn Haverty, McKayla Haverty and Kyler Haverty of Madison, Alabama; one sister, Mary Burgess of Gamaliel; two sisters-in-law: Nancy O’Banion and husband, Harold of Campbellsville and Shirley Marcum and husband, Tommy of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Shelvy Driver, Vernice Driver, Arthur Driver, Sylvia Gregory and a sister in infancy, Mary Margaret Driver.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 14, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Bill Gray and Bro. Bob Grammer
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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James W. “Jack” Garnett

Posted by on Sep 9, 2018

James W. “Jack” Garnett of Campbellsville, son of the late Richard Lee Garnett and Elizabeth Pearl Walters Garnett, was born March 3, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 1:50 P.M., Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Lexington. Age: 86
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Jack served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom where he worked for forty six and a half years.
He was also a member of the Pitman Masonic Lodge #124 F&AM.
Jack united in marriage to Marie Bell on January 9, 1952.
Besides his wife, Marie Garnett of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter, Donna Clark and husband, Kim; one granddaughter, Jackie Fair; three great-grandchildren: Thomas Hafley, Jacob Hafley and Jaclyn Fair; one sister, JoAnn Waller, all of Campbellsville; and many other relatives and friends.
Jack was preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Wallace Garnett and Jewell Wright.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. John Batcher and Bro. Ronnie Dooley

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE THOMSON HOOD VETERANS CENTER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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