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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 13, 2023
Obituary
Geraldine Hughes Miller of Columbia, KY, was born December 13, 1940, in Adair County, to the late William “Bill” Hughes and Bessie Rae Curry Hughes, and departed this life Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Campbellsville Nursing & Rehab. She was 82 years of age.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Columbia. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a homemaker, and enjoyed talking on the phone, watching Steve Harvey, westerns, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by one daughter and two sons: Rochelle Brady and husband Al of Campbellsville, Ricardo Hughes and wife Miriam of Columbia, and Lynn Hughes and wife Tia of Columbia.
Nine grandchildren: Chanson Atkinson and wife Chloe, Kaylin Hughes, Makenzie Hughes, Mercedes Hughes, Matthew Hughes, Miriah Grady, Beoncia Hughes, Diamond Hughes, and Jennifer Hughes, along with eight great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are four brothers and sisters: Joyce Bradshaw of Russell Springs, Ruth Ann Smith, Glen Hughes (Della), and Kenny Hughes all of Columbia.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister: Brenda Hughes, Charles Hughes, Eugene Hughes, and Ray Ray Hughes.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Geraldine Hughes Miller on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 12:00 P.M. EST. 11: A.M. CST, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, with burial to follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Fairplay Community in Adair County.
Bro. Michael Caldwell will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Friday, November 17, 2023, after 7 A.M. EST, 6:00 A.M. CST. until the time of the service at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Serving as pallbearers will be Moe Bradshaw, Yves White, Joseph (Tiny) Smith, Keenon (Redbone) Bridgewater, Darrin (Speedy) Smith, and Isaiah Bradshaw.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 10, 2023
Mr. Kenny Dale Webb of Campbellsville was born November 9, 1965 to the late Roy Allen Webb and Jewell Garrett Webb, and passed away peacefully at the home of family on November 10, 2023. He was 58 years of age.
Kenny was a countertop maker and employed at Classic Kitchens for more than twenty years. He was of the Baptist faith. He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He leaves to cherish his memory, one daughter: Kendra Feltrop and husband Matthew of Texas, and one son: Kenny Dale Webb II of Campbellsville. Six sisters: Karen Pulley (Mike), Vickie Webb, Alicia Webb, Barbara Boils (Gillis), Sissie Bennett (Eugene) all of Campbellsville, and Tracy Wright (Kevin) of Summersville. Two grandchildren: Rowan and Maverick and a host of other family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers: Sharon Webb, Roy Edward Webb, and Timmy Webb.
The family has chosen cremation and there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to be donations to the funeral expense fund or Hosparus and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 9, 2023
Ann Tucker, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late William Logan and Myrtle (Akin) Murphy, was born December 18, 1940 in Marked Tree, Arkansas and departed this life on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 82 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Vineyard Campbellsville.
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and ran a daycare for over forty years being called “Aunt Ann” by many children that she cared for.
Ann enjoyed being a seamstress, watching Judge Judy, working crossword puzzles, gardening, spending time with grandchildren and cooking. She enjoyed her conversations with family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by thirteen brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her husband: Bobby Tucker, whom she married October 10, 1959; three children: Cindy Russell and husband Tommy, Greg Tucker and wife Meme and Josh Tucker and wife Dr. Summer.
Also ten grandchildren: Ryan (Kelly) Russell, Kellen (Chad) Forsyth, Dr. Griffin (Dezi) Tucker, Chloe (Stephen) Olliges, Wes (Alexus) Tucker, Jane Tucker and fiancé Nathan Schweikhart, Witman, Finley, Chamberlain and Millie Tucker; twelve great-grandchildren; a special friend: Candy May and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Ann Tucker will be Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Cane Valley Cemetery.
Bro. Ray Hollenbach and Bro. Ray Roberts officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Galilean Children’s Home or Hosparus of Green River, which can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 4, 2023
Melvin Wayne Skaggs, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Hartley Skaggs and Bertie White Skaggs, was born January 7, 1952, in Greensburg, KY, and departed this life on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was 71 years of age.
Melvin professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. He was a woodworker by trade and enjoyed guns, and warplanes, and loved history. Melvin had also served his country in the United States Army Reserves.
He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Skaggs, having united in marriage on October 5, 1973, and recently celebrated fifty wonderful years together.
He is also survived by two daughters: Shannon Graham and husband Mike of Campbellsville, and Emily Hatfield and husband Ryan of Virginia Beach, VA.
Six grandchildren: Abigayle Graham, Shelby Graham, Silas Hatfield, Neva Hatfield, Julie Hatfield, and Mattie Hatfield.
Also, two brothers and one sister: George Skaggs and wife Wanda of Greensburg, Jerry Skaggs of Campbellsville, and Sharry Daniel and husband James of North Carolina. One sister-in-law: Beverley Skaggs of Campbellsville along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: James “Jimmy” Skaggs.
The funeral service for Melvin Wayne Skaggs will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home 1765 New Columbia Road Campbellsville, KY with burial to follow in the Wilson Cemetery in Gabe.
Bro. John Stilts will officiate.
The family has requested visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to Operation Christmas Child and can be made at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Ryan Hatfield, Mike Graham, Silas Hatfield, Joey Houk, Robbie Price, and James Daniel.
Honorary Pallbearers: Bob Milby, Therman Anderson, Larry Coomer
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 3, 2023
Mr. Lawrence Hamilton of Campbellsville, formerly of Fedscreek, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, November 3, 2023 at his home. Born in Pike County on February 14, 2023 to the late Lawrence William and Flossie (Ramey) Hamilton, and was 79 years of age. He was a loving husband, a devoted father and a proud grandfather. (If you are a grandchild reading this, yes, you really are his favorite. Don’t tell the others.) Mr. Hamilton spent the majority of his employment building locomotives for GM. He was a firm supporter of the working class, a proud member of the United Auto Workers Union, and a veteran of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by a son, Tracy Hamilton, on April 19, 1993.
Mr. Hamilton leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife of 55 years: Pamela Gayle (Martin) Hamilton,
A daughter: Kelly Dominguez and husband Israel,
A sister: Sharon Estlick and husband Charles,
Three grandchildren: Rebecca Dominguez, Eric Dominguez, and Naomi Dominguez,
Three great-grandchildren: Josiah, Tracy, and Damien,
And a host of other family members and friends, including all of his UAW brothers and sisters.
At the request of Mr. Hamilton, his cremated remains will be laid to rest in the Hamilton Cemetery in Fedscreek at a later date.
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