Joyce Windfred Vaughn Cecil, 78, of Campbellsville, KY passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and grandchildren at her residence on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Ms. Cecil accepted Christ at an early age. During her adult years, she join First Baptist Church Campbellsville. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, singing, and dancing. Ms. Cecil was well known for being a good listener, taking the time out of her day and just listening to family and friends who needed her at that time. She enjoyed sending all types of cards to family and friends and this brought her joy to see others happy. She also enjoyed celebrating her birthday. Most of all Ms. Cecil was a good mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence, and Georgia Vaughn; a granddaughter, Tiarra Cecil; Siblings: Edna Mae Sweatte, Albert Lee Vaughn, Amos Luther Vaughn, and Mildred Marrin.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Pamela Joyce Perry-Cecil and Paula Karen Hopkins

3 sons: Dexter Cecil (Shirley), William (Red) Cecil and Bobby Lamont Cecil (Wachelle)

Special son-in-law: Terry Hopkins

A host of grandchildren & great-grandchildren

2 sisters: Helen Ingram and Anna Miller

A host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pmET at First Baptist Church Campbellsville with Rev. Tyrone Johnson officiating

Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amET on Saturday at First Baptist Church Campbellsville

Hayes Brothers Funeral Home in Campbellsville is in charge of the arrangements.

John W. Stokes, 86, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late John William Stokes Sr. and Ezma Mitchell Stokes was born October 13, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan.  He died at 8:15 A.M., Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Campbellsville.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army. John was a retired master electrician. He was an avid horseman and member of the Hill and Valley Saddle Club. John also enjoyed boating and fishing and was a member of RizpahTemple Shriners.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 31 years: Doris Jean (D.J.) Davis Stokes of Campbellsville

5 step-children: Gene Crabtree & wife Sue, Sharon Force & husband Carlos. Donna Grammer and Lisa Benningfield & husband Barry of Campbellsville, and David Crabtree & wife Phyllis of Elizabethtown

10 step-grandchildren: J.P. Crabtree & wife Annette, Amy Hisle, Chris Force & wife Huki, Matt Force, Amanda Spaw & husband Ricky, Thomas Grammer, Nick Benningfield, Katie Watson & husband Trent, Megan Walls & husband Tanner, and David Crabtree Jr.

Several step-great-grandchildren

1 sister: Charlotte Knott of Owensboro

2 nieces & many other relatives & friends

John was preceded in death by one daughter, Julia Stokes.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Barry Benningfield and David Crabtree

BURIAL: Elk Horn Cemetery 

VISITATION: Friday, May 17, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Diane Clements Newton, 76, of Campbellsville, KY passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 12:07 a.m. She was born on October 11, 1947 in Clementsville, KY, a daughter of the late Basil Thomas Clements and Nora Christine Clements Marples.

Diane grew up with many siblings in the countryside of Possum Trot in Casey County. She united in marriage and devoted to James Robert “Robby” Newton on February 12, 1966. She and Robby lived in Tacoma, Washington while he served in the Army. Diane attended St. Bernard Catholic School in Clementsville, Ky. She learned how to cook under her mother-in-law, Elizabeth Newton. Little did she know she would cook for many people over the years at K & N Restaurant, Cumberland House Restaurant, Union Underwear Restaurant and Taylor Regional Hospital. Later she and her husband started Newton’s Country Cookin’ Restaurant where they served the best catfish around. Everyone loved Mammy’s Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken and Dumplings, Meatloaf, Cornbread and Peach Cobbler. She was known to drink coffee many times everyday and sit on the front porch.

Diane loved to travel and go shopping. She went to Hawaii with her son Gerald, Carissa and their kids. She talked about the trip and loved every minute of it. She loved to visit the Great Smoky Mountains and was known to buy every Beanie Baby she could find. Her last adventure was a trip to visit her son’s home in Indianapolis. 

She enjoyed gardening where she raised green beans, corn and tomatoes. Every Summer she would can vegetables and say, “you’ll be glad of it when winter comes”! Diane loved working outside in her flowers too. 

Diane was sometimes known to be silly as she would sing a Latin song from Catholic School “Ave Maria”. She loved playing the game of Rook and Aggravation with her family.

In her childhood, she professed her faith at the St. Bernand Catholic Church and later accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and was a member of the Pitman Valley Baptist Church.

SURVIVORS:

Her loving husband: Robby Newton

3 children: Gerald & wife Carissa of Indianapolis, Indiana; Tammy Sluder & husband Bernie and Troy Newton & wife Lesley both of Campbellsville, KY

6 grandchildren: Natalie Hughes & husband Cameron; Eric Sluder & wife Leigh Ann; Katie Rogers & husband Jordan; Chrissy Holian & husband Dean; Addison Newton and Owen Newton

2 bonus granddaughters: Bre Miles and Kinley Mitchell

Caregivers: Shannon Krebbs and Tara Haulk

Her twin brother: David Clements

Her best friend & brother: Robert Carol Clements, Jody Clements & wife Faye

1 sister: Charlene Hughes

Sister-in-law: Peggy Clements

Brothers-in-law: Orville & wife Rena; Shorty & wife Delores

Many other nieces & nephews 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Virgil Doc Marples; her sister, Darlene Appleby, a nephew, Michael Appleby; three brothers: Gene Clements, Ricky Lee Clements and Buel Thomas Clements; sister-in-law, Martha Nell Benningfield; and two brothers-in-law: Glen Newton and Dannie Newton.                                                       _______________

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev.Dannie Nelson and Rev. John Russell

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

Wilbur Scott, 71, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Walter Scott and Mary Eunice Bright Scott, was born on January 26, 1953 in Adair County, KY. He died at 6:25amET on Sunday, May 12, 2024 in Columbia.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church. Wilbur was an employee of Manchester Tank in Campbellsville. He had also been employed at Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville for over 25 years and at Henderickson in Lebanon for over 21 years. Wilbur loved being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with his grandchildren and brothers & sisters.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 50 years: Teresa Scott of Campbellsville

1 daughter & son-in-law: Nicole & Tyler Britton of Elk Horn

2 grandchildren: Tylee Britton and Cole Britton

2 brothers & 6 sisters: Carolyn Fowler & husband Larry of Landrum, South Carolina, Rita Seaborne of Campbellsville, James Scott & wife Jeania of Edinburg, Indiana, Darrell Scott & wife Sandy of Breeding, Frances Edwards & husband Doug of Perryville, Jane Elliott of Campbellsville, Margaret Luckett & husband Steve of Lebanon, and Renita Mays & husband Scott of Campbellsville

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

Wilbur was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Gary Stapleton, Bennett Stapleton, Lewis Scott, and Joyce Thompson. Sherry Lynn Scott and the twins, Shirley Gayle Scott and Larry Dale Scott, were born and died in infancy.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty

BURIAL: Caldwell Chapel Cemetery

VISITATION: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at the funeral home

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mary Virginia Money, 95, daughter of the late George William “Bill” Grooms and Nanna T. Thompson Grooms, was born on April 1, 1929 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 3:58pmET on Monday, May 6, 2024 in Lexington. 

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church. Mary Virginia was a retired employee of Citizens Bank in Campbellsville. She united in marriage to Morris Ward Money June 18, 1949 and he preceded her in death May 27, 2005.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Taryn Beth Money of Lexington

2 grandsons: Derek Ward Dishong of Sarasota, Florida and Kyle Travis Dishong & wife Julia of Venice, Florida

2 great-grandchildren: Ella Dishong and Hudson Dishong

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

Mary Virginia was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: George W. “Billy” Grooms, Jr., Barbara Underwood and Shirley Davis.

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Cremation was chosen by the family

FAMILY EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

Janice Lee Hamm, 68, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Robert and Jean (Spieles) Boreman, was born September 10, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, and departed this life on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at her home.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Boreman.

Janice was of the Catholic Faith and enjoyed gardening, playing volleyball, working at the Hosparus Thrift Store and most of all, attending any and all events that her family was part of.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Philip A. Hamm of Campbellsville 

2 daughters: Linda Hamm and Jennifer Van Mersbergen & husband Guy, both of Campbellsville

1 sister: Peggy Excobedo & husband Bedo of Campbellsville and Robert Boreman of Chicago

4 grandchildren: Rebecca Hamm, Jaylynn, Phillip and Chyanne Van Mersbergen

A host of other relatives & friends

The family of Janice would like to say a special “Thank You” to the staff at Hosparus for the care given to her during her illness.

To honor her request, the family chose cremation and no public services are scheduled at this time.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
 

Richard Nicholas “Nicky” McClanahan, 87, of Clinton, KY, the son of the late John and Willie Ruth (Turner) McClanahan, was born February 23, 1937 in Fulton County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clinton, a veteran of the United States Army, and was the owner and operator of Nicky’s Barbeque in Clinton, KY. Nicky enjoyed sports in general and was an avid Kentucky basketball and St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He also enjoyed quail hunting and fishing, and most of all, spending time with family and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth McClanahan.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Gay Pillow & husband Robert and Lisa Eason & husband Rodney, both of Campbellsville

4 grandchildren: Brandon High & wife Valerie, Maegan Despain & husband Jeremiah, Makayla Spalding & husband Dylan, and Pvt. Charlie Eason

4 great-grandchildren: Payton High, and Lukas, Kylee, and Waylon Despain

A host of other relatives & friends

The family chose cremation and a memorial service will be held later this month in Clinton, KY. The date, time, and location will be published as soon as they become available.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
 

Edward John Matheny, 76, of Greensburg, KY, son of the late Joseph Earl Matheny and Virginia Eleanor Connolly, was born on June 26, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts. He departed this life on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.

He was of the Catholic faith.

Mr. Matheny served our Country honorably having retired with over 22 years of service in the United States Navy. Having achieved the rank of Master Chief, Mr. Matheny was also a prior instructor at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Commendations from his time in military service include Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal (4), National Defense Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal with Combat “V”, Navy “E” Ribbon (4), Navy Commendation Medal (4), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Over Seas Service Ribbon and Good Conduct Award (5).

Ed was a Midnight Rider, a member of the Knights of Columbus, life member of the American Legion, and a life member of Disabled American Veterans. He was a lifelong biker and was a member of the Kentucky Motorcycle Association and a lifetime member of the Motorcycle Riders Association.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 47 years: Maryann Matheny of Greensburg

1sister & brother-in-law: Virginia & Jack Roberts of Greensburg

A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

He was preceded in death by one brother, John Matheny.

Funeral Mass: Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00amCT at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Greensburg 

Interment: Friday at 1:30pmCT at Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Marion County Veteran’s Honor Guard

Visitation: Thursday from 5:00pm-7:00pmCT and Friday after 7:00amCT at Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be made in the form of donations to Taylor County SPCA, which can be made at the funeral home.

Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg is in charge of the arrangements.

Bobby Dewayne Sexton, 59, of Magnolia, KY, son of the late Johnny Sexton and Jenette Ledbetter, was born on April 8, 1965 in Gainesville, Florida. He departed this life on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Mount Sherman, KY.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a truck driver.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Annette Dolly Sexton of Magnolia

2 sons & daughters-in-law: Johnny & Maria Sexton of Greensburg and Robert & Cindy Sexton of Upton

2 daughters: Carrie Smith & companion Robbie Potts of Kansas and Mylinda Sexton of Glasgow

9 grandchildren: Ryan Sexton, Bentley Milby, Logan Sexton, Neveah Sexton, Christopher Sexton, Mary Sexton, Ethan Sexton, Allie Cardinell and Dominic Cardinell

2 sisters & a brother-in-law: Sharon & Ron Munson of Florida and Ann Breshears of Missouri

1 brother: Junior Sexton of Magnolia

A host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Service: Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6:00pmCT at Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg

Visitation: After 3:00pmCT on Friday

Fayetta Hill, 94, daughter of the late Fletcher Cox and Bertha Wright Cox, was born on August 7, 1929 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 6:30pmET on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Campbellsville.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Methodist Church. Fayetta was a homemaker and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.

She united in marriage to Elijah Mac Hill August 19, 1948 and he preceded her in death July 5, 2016.   

SURVIVORS:

2 sons & 2 daughters: Allan Hill & wife Rosie of Campbellsville, Jim Hill of Louisville, Katy Blancett & husband Bruce of Louisville, and Amy Hill of Morgantown, West Virginia

9 grandchildren: Savannah Morgan, Chris Hill & wife Kristen, Eli Hill & wife Cheryl, Joey Hill & wife Megan, Caleb Hill, Jason Hill & wife Emily, Jared Hill & wife Sarah, Mason Blancett, and Blake Blancett

10 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great-grandchild

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

Fayetta was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Granville Cox, Orville Cox, Thomas Cox, Lilywood Harris, and Francis McCulloch.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Adam Love

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

VISITATION: After 9:00amET on Friday at Parrott & Rasmey Funeral Home

Expression of sympathy requested to be donations to First Methodist Church or Gideon Bibles and may be made at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home.

Jessee “Lee” Church, 82, of Purlear, North Carolina passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center. He was born on January 4, 1942 in Wilkes County, North Carolina to J.G. and Annie Hayes Church.

Lee had retired from the Wilkes County School System.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, R.G. Church, a sister, Juanita Williams and her husband Jim, and a brother-in-law, Ralph Pierce.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 64 years: Betty Bagby Church

2 daughters: Deborah Hartzog & husband Joe of El Mirage, AZ and Donna Redmon & husband Ricky of Purlear, NC

3 granddaughters: Jessica Hartzog Eneriz, Vanessa Hartzog and Victoria Baldinger & husband Tim

5 great-granddaughters: Ivy Kilby, Kamryn Prevette, Zinnia Baldinger, Elizabeth Baldinger, and Zoe Eneriz

1 great-grandson: Elijah Eneriz

1 sister: Velma Barnhardt

2 sisters-in-law: Lottie Pierce and Nellie Parsons

Home-Going Celebration: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pmET at Millers Creek Baptist Church in Millers Creek, North Carolina with Pastors Jim Gore, Tom Vannoy and Tim Byrd officiating

The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

The family has requested no food. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the ministry of Missionary to Nicaragua for Vanessa Hartzog (granddaughter) https://worldinitiativenetwork.org/missionary/Vanessa-hartzog or World Initiative Network, Vanessa Hartzog, PO Box 1045, Springfield, MO 65801 put 51224W in the memo, Millers Creek Baptist Church, PO Box 559, Millers Creek, NC 28651, Hope Ministries, 514 Elkin Hwy., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-080 or St. Jude Childrens Hospital Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Online condolences may be made to www.reinsturdivant.com.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Wilkesboro, North Carolina is in charge of the arrangements.

For more information locally, contact Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg.

Jeanette Jo Hayes, 72, of Summersville, KY was born May 16, 1951 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late Yvonne Garrow. She departed this life on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home.

She was united in marriage to Jimmy Hayes who preceded her in death in July 1996. Besides her mother and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kalua Shaw, her son, Rick Shaw, and stepson, Michael Hayes.

Jeanette was strong in her faith and loved church. She also loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending as much time with them as she could. She loved anything handcrafted that was made for her. She loved slot machines and enjoyed going to the Senior Center and playing bingo.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Yvonne Hayes & son-in-law George Anderson Jr. of Greensburg, KY

1 stepdaughter: Rosemary Gardner of Greensburg, KY

1 stepson: James Gardner of Orlando, FL

5 grandchildren: Joshua Denham, Caleb Denham, Jessica Anderson, George Anderson III & wife Ashley, and Hawaii Gardner

Great-grandchild: Andy Anderson

A host of other great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives & friends

Per her wishes, cremation was chosen.

Celebration of Life: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:00pmCT at the Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Brenson Bishop officiating

The family has asked that expressions of sympathy be donations to the Crossroads Program of Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church and those can be made at the church at the time of service or anytime at Foster Toler Curry Funeral Home.

Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY is in charge of the arrangements.

James Richard LaDue, 64, of Campbellsville, KY, formerly of Vestal, New York, a son of Jane Wingate Reams and the late John LaDue, was born April 12, 1960 in Binghamton, New York and departed this life on April 24, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY.

James professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Jane Wingate Reams

2 sisters & 1 brother: Cindy Bunnell of Campbellsville, Diana Talley & husband Michael of Elizabethtown, and William LaDue of Oviedo, FL

A host of other relatives & friends

FUNERAL SERVICE:  All services for Mr. LaDue will be held privately.

Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of all arrangements.