Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 16, 2024
Gordon Perkins of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Elmer L. Perkins and Ethel Pearl Poff Perkins, was born in Campbellsville, KY, on April 30, 1944, and departed this life on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his residence. He was 80 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and attended the Whites Ridge General Baptist Church. He was a retired Maintenance Mechanic. He had served his country honorably in the United States National Guard. He enjoyed music and was very good at playing the guitar, bass, and many other instruments and enjoyed recording. He also enjoyed tinkering, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife Wanda Sue Humphress Perkins of Campbellsville, and two children: Timothy Perkins and wife Mary of Trafalgar, IN, and Robin Reedy and husband Matt of Freetown, IN. Eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren on one expected great-grandchild.
Also surviving are one brother and sister, Perline Humphress and Bobby Perkins (Linda) of Knifley and, a special friend, Lillie Stephens.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a son Larry Gordon Perkins and several siblings: Tommy Perkins, Jackie Perkins, Donnie Perkins, and Terry Perkins.
The funeral for Gordon Perkins will be Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Dickie Rogers will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 10:30 until the time of the service at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 15, 2024
Mr. Boyd Grace, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Leo and Doris Grace was born, January 2, 1948 in Dunedin, Florida and departed this life on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Taylor Regional Hospital having attained the age of 76 years.
He was a Navy Veteran, having served in the Vietnam and was of the Christian Faith.
He was a former sign supply manager and did custom sign work.
Boyd enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and baking and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife: Suzann (Myers) Grace of Campbellsville; a daughter: Angela Bradberry and husband Joel of Texas and Jon and Jeanine Robinson and family of Campbellsville of whom he considered his own.
Also survived by three grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, lifelong friends: Dorene Jones and family of Florida, Frank and Mary Robinson and family and Peggy Lawson, both Columbia and Gillis, Barbara and Jesse Boils all of Campbellsville and his friends at Tublite and Heath and Company.
The family chose cremation and no formal services are scheduled.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 13, 2024
Donna Barnett Farmer, age 77, of Campbellsville, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Louisville, KY. She lost her battle with liver cancer. Donna was the daughter of the late Edward “Bear” Barnett and Geneva Peters Barnett and was born November 9, 1946, near Yuma in Taylor County, KY.
She is survived by two sons; Christopher Farmer, and Jason Farmer and his wife Andrea all of Campbellsville, four grandchildren, one sister; Shirley Bright of Campbellsville, one brother; Ralph Barnett of Russell Springs, KY, and a host of other relatives, friends and her church family.
She was a member of the Point Pleasant Baptist Church, a member of the Jane Lampton Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, and a member of the Society of Boonesborough. She was a descendant of the Daniel Boone family.
She retired from the Cabinet of Family and Children as an Eligibility Caseworker. She also worked many years for the Hansford Auction Co. as a clerk and cashier. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and she loved genealogy and had worked very hard to trace her family roots.
The funeral for Donna Barnett Farmer will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
Bro. Jim Collison will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 5 – 8:00 P.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to the Point Pleasant Baptist Church building fund and can be made at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Christopher Farmer, Jason Farmer, George Craig, David Farmer, Jason Caulk, Brad Akridge.
Honorary Pallbearers: Donnie Gray, and Jimmy Cable.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 9, 2024
Mr. Joshua Tyler Garrett of Campbellsville, son of Randy Gale Garrett and Debbie Jo (Clark) Garrett, passed from this life on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his residence. Born on September 9, 1986 in Taylor County, he was 37 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Garrett was an employee of DHL in Bowling Green. He was a noted gearhead and a race enthusiast, and loved his job and his family.
Besides his parents, he is survived by:
Two children: Jaxon Garrett and Aliyah Garrett, both of Campbellsville,
Four siblings: Rhonda Jarvis and husband John of Louisville, and Deanna Caulk and husband Kevin, Ryan Garrett and wife Angela, and Jeremy Garrett and wife Hanna, all of Campbellsville,
And a host of extended family members and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Shirley Garrett and Pauline Sallee.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Garrett on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT (1:00 PM CDT) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:00-2:00 PM EDT (11:00-1:00 CDT).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the The MARC in Bowling Green. Donations may be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 3, 2024
Sherman D. “Dean” Gillock of the Acton Community in Taylor County, the son of the late Floyd Herron Gillock and Olivine Hadley Adams, was born in Danville, KY, on March 26, 1952, and departed this life on Monday, September 2, 2024, at his residence. He was 72 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Feathersburg Church of God where he loved to serve. He was a retired truck driver, and enjoyed socializing and “loafing”, and a good cup of coffee.
He is survived by his loving wife Anna Catherine Ford Gillock of Elk Horn, three children: Deanna Carol Barnes and husband James of Campbellsville, Kristy Ann Gay and husband Matthew of Florida, and Tyler Blake Gillock and wife Cindy of Knifley. Four grandchildren: Kayla Barnes, Lylah Barnes, Destiny Rhoades, and Dylan Rhoades.
Also surviving are several siblings: Larry Gillock (Brenda) of Russell Springs, Herlin Gillock of Dunnville, and Wilma Owens (Bob) of Florida, and special friends Gene and Phyllis Wilson.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by several siblings: Shirley Shoopman, May Elliott, Shirl Gillock, Vina Marks, and Hollis Gillock.
The funeral for Sherman D. “Dean” Gillock will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Callahan Cemetery.
The family has requested visitation on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 5-8 and after 7 AM Thursday at the funeral home.
Bro. Alex Cox and Bro. Richie Carroll will be officiating
Memorials are suggested to be donations to the Callahan Cemetery Fund.
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