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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 11, 2018
 Mr. Ernest McLain “Ernie” Gotham of the Breeding community in Adair County departed this life on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville after a brief illness. Born on April 4, 1939 in Norwood, Massachusetts, he was 79 years, 8 months, and 5 days of age. Mr. Gotham was a retired police detective and was of the Christian faith. He spent his later years enjoying crossword puzzles, eating too much candy, and watching his Boston Red Sox create a Major League dynasty. As a historical enthusiast, there wasn’t much he didn’t know about the Civil War, and his appreciation for all things athletic served him well as an umpire and referee.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
Five children, Lisa Gotham and fiancé Anthony Vickery of Columbia, Chris Gotham of Breeding, and Kristy Gotham-Flynn, Richard Gotham, and Susan Gotham-Hildreth, all of Massachusetts,
One local grandchild, Amelia Vickery, and several extended grandchildren,
A former spouse, Barbara Lionetti of Breeding,
One niece, Bridgette Flynn-Bennett and husband Christian, and their son, James,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Wedge Gotham, a son and daughter, David Gotham and Ashley Gotham, and his sister, Beverly Flynn.
Cremation was chosen, and a memorial service will be announced and conducted at a later date in Massachusetts.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 9, 2018
 Mr. Arland Glenn Spratt of the Mt. Carmel community in Taylor County passed from this life on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Born on October 18, 1926 to the late Ray and Annie (Skaggs) Spratt, he was 92 years, 1 month, and 20 days of age. Mr. Spratt had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He was a retired school bus driver for the Taylor County School System and a lifelong farmer. His passion, however, was spending quality time with his cherished bride, Mrs. Ruby (Rucker) Spratt, and together they had shared over 66 years of marriage before her passing in April 2017. It was a favorite pastime of both to RV camp, and they spent many an entire summer parked at Site 36 at Green River State Park, where they enjoyed watersports as much as lounging.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
A sister: Dorothy Pierce of Campbellsville,
Close nephews and caretakers who were loved and raised and sons: Chad Rucker and wife Stacy of Calvary, and Kevin Rucker and companion Chris of Florida,
Two grandsons: Ben Smith of Campbellsville, and Bryan Smith of Lebanon,
Three great-grandchildren: Aubrey, Hannah, and Sadie,
Great nieces and nephews: Brittany, Tyler, Peyton, Braydon, and Jayden,
Close brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Mary and Dickie Kirtley of Campbellsville, and Steve and Marilyn Rucker of Elizabethtown,
Close friend: Roger Lee Beams of Campbellsville.
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Sue Shofner; a brother-in-law, Bill Pierce; and one grandson, Travis Smith.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Spratt on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, 58 DeWitt Rd, Campbellsville, KY, immediately following the service.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, December 10, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 6, 2018
 Mrs. Anna B. (Hovious) Perkins of Knifley, the daughter of the late J.B. and Flora Gertrude (Pike) Hovious, was born Sunday, July 15, 1928 in Adair County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in Campbellsville. She was 90 years, 4 months and 20 days of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Robinson Chapel Separate Baptist Church in Knifley and was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a homemaker.
She enjoyed gardening, especially her flowers beds, and raised the prettiest lilies around.
She united in marriage to Montie Perkins on April 7, 1947, who preceded her in death on June 23, 1986. She later united in marriage to L.J. Tucker, who preceded her in death on July 21, 2016.
Survivors include four daughters: Margie White of Campbellsville, and Mary Jo Berry, Linda Perkins and husband Bobby, and Judy Perkins, all of Knifley,
Ten step-children,
Six grandchildren: Steven White, Marsha Woodrum and husband Michael, Rhonda Perkins Leite and husband Junior, Chasity Coleman and husband Jeff, Chris Berry and wife Patricia, and Patrick Perkins,
Ten great-grandchildren,
One great-great grandchild,
Her three cherished dogs: Missy, Troubles, and Ollie,
And a host of step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Besides her husbands, Mrs. Perkins was preceded in death by six siblings: Lucy Davis, Edna Wilson, Bonnie Pike, Audrey Loy, Wallace Hovious, and Dean Hovious; three half-siblings: Paul Hovious, Zelma Merritt, and Lois Crouch.
The funeral service for Anna Berniece (Hovious) Perkins, will be Friday at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Michael Woodrum will be officiating.
Visitation will be after 10 AM Friday until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form donations to Gideon Bibles or Hosparus of Green River.
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