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Gary Stapleton, 73

Posted by on Feb 13, 2018

Mr. Gary Wayne Stapleton of Elkhorn passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Otterbein Senior Life Center in Franklin, Indiana. Born on June 30, 1945 in Adair County to the late Dempsey and Mary Eunice (Scott) Stapleton. He was 73 years, 7 months, and 11 days of age. Mr. Stapleton retired from the road after several years as a truck driver. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a talented woodcarver and painter, and had a knack for repairing small engines, and loved collecting trinkets and building handmade toys.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Four sons: Bradley Stapleton and wife Debi, Jerry Stapleton and wife Lisa, Jody Stapleton and wife Britany, and Randall Stapleton, all of Indiana,

Ten siblings: Bennett Stapleton and wife Wanda of Indiana, Carolyn Fowler and husband Larry of South Carolina, Wilbur Scott and wife Teresa of Campbellsville, Rita Seaborne and husband Junior of Campbellsville, James “Jim” Scott of Indiana, Darrell Scott and wife Sandy of Columbia, Frances Edwards and husband Doug of Danville, Jane Elliot of North Carolina, Margaret Luckett and husband Steve of Lebanon, and Renita Mays and husband Scott of Campbellsville,

Several grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilma (Woodall) Stapleton, five siblings, Joyce Thompson, Lewis Scott, twins Shirley Gail Scott and Larry Dale Scott, and Sherry Lynn Scott.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Stapleton on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Darrell Tucker will be officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Callahan Cemetery, 4571 Speck Ridge Rd, Feathersburg, Adair County, Kentucky, 42733.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 14, after 10:00 AM EST until time for the service.

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William E. “Pete” Perkins, 81

Posted by on Feb 10, 2018

Mr. William E. “Pete” Perkins of Campbellsville was born in Green County on February 27, 1936 to the late James E. and Alma (Coakley) Perkins. He departed this life on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was 81 years, 11 months, and 13 days of age. Mr. Perkins had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the St. Andrews United Methodist Church. He was a retired insurance agent and husband of Mrs. Mildred Perkins, who survives. As a young man of honor, he served his country with dignity in the United States Army. Mr. Perkins enjoyed athletic activities; he often relaxed by playing a round of golf or watching the University of Kentucky Wildcats. He loved introducing kids to sports and was an umpire and coach for many years in the American Legion Youth Baseball league.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Mildred (Little) Perkins of Campbellsville,
One son: Jim Perkins and wife Valerie of Greensburg,
Two step-daughters: Gayle Newton and husband Rick of Campbellsville, and Patricia Boone and husband Alex of Lexington,
Three sisters: Elizabeth Leftwich of Greensburg, Sue Penick of Campbellsville, and Sarah Hodges of Greensburg,
Five grandchildren: Ed Perkins and wife Sarah, Patrick Newton and wife Stephanie, Andrew Newton and fiancé Cassie Perkins, Ali Boone, and Catie Boone,
And a host of other family and friends.
Mr. Perkins had chosen cremation, and those honors were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. A memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Rob Hughes and Bro. Dale Curry will be officiating. Interment will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to “Make Today Count”. Those can be made at the funeral home or online at www.lrpetty.com

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Jannie Louise McKay, age 92

Posted by on Feb 9, 2018

Jannie Louise McKay, 92 years, 4 months and 6 days of age, of Lebanon, died, Thursday, February 8, 2018 at her home in Lebanon after a brief illness

Louise was born October 2, 1925 in Lebanon the daughter of the late Willie and Birdie Chandler Hart.    She was preceded in death by her husband Charles McKay as well as their son, Walter McKay and two daughters-in-law, Hattie McKay and Shirley McKay.

Throughout her life, hard work was no stranger to Ms. Louise, having worked at General Motors, a furniture store, Holly Hill Motel and was a member of the Golden Girls.  As the matriarch of the McKay family, she leaves many wonderful memories that will stay with them for years to come.   As one of the children said, she liked to take the rod of correction and introduce it to the seat of understanding.      She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Tucker Hill Baptist Church in Lebanon.

Surviving are her sons, Josh McKay and wife Helen and Emmett McKay and wife Nannie, both of Lebanon, Calvin McKay and wife Susan and Eugene McKay of Campbellsville, Robert McKay of Memphis, two daughters, Wanda Johnson and husband Byron of Bowling Green and Julia McKay of Lebanon.     A brother survives, John Hart of Lebanon and her close friend Elizabeth Johnson as well as 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

The funeral service for Louise McKay will be on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Lebanon with Bro. Dale Smith officiating.   Bearers will be sons, Josh McKay, Calvin McKay, Eugene McKay, Robert McKay, Emmett McKay and son-in-law, Byron Johnson with burial in Tucker Hill Cemetery in Lebanon.

The family request visitation on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Lebanon.

Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral of Campbellsville is in charge of the arrangements.

For on-line condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1196/Jannie-McKay/obituary.html#tribute-start

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