Max Heath, 75, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He is a native of Campbellsville, KY and the son of the late Harry Heath, a Kentucky newspaperman, and Virginia Allen Heath.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Heath.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: the former Ruth Ann Sullivan of Campbellsville, KY

1 son: Jason, of Louisville, KY

2 nephews: Ricky Heath of Chicago and Chad Heath of Greensburg, KY

He retired in 2008 as vice-president, postal/acquisitions of Landmark Community Newspapers, Shelbyville, KY, where he had resided since 1980. For 22 years he was executive editor responsible for recruiting, training, and news quality improvement for 54 paid weekly and daily newspapers in 13 states with over 300,000 paid circulation. For 23 years he was circulation director as well, helping grow paid circulation and training circulation managers.

He was a self-styled “country editor” who edited and managed non-daily newspapers in KY and IN and served as regional manager for numerous LCNI properties.

Heath served 35 years as chair of the Postal Committee of the National Newspaper Association and wrote a monthly Postal Tips column for Publisher's Auxiliary. He was named to the Postal Service Mailer's Technical Advisory Committee representing NNA from 1989 to 2017.

He received the NNA President's Award in 1989 and 1997, Ambassador Award in 1992, and coveted Amos Award for service to community newspapers in 1994. He conducted seminars on "Maximizing Postal Savings and Delivery" for newspaper associations and groups for 25 years.

He was general manager of News Publishing Company, Tell City, Indiana, and editor of The Perry County News from 1975-80. In 1978 The News was awarded "Blue Ribbon Weekly" for best non-daily in Indiana by the Hoosier State Press Association.

Heath worked more than 10 years as a journalist in his hometown of Campbellsville. He was managing editor of the semiweekly Central Kentucky News-Journal in 1974-75, and editor & general manager of The NewsJournal from 1971-74 and part of 1969.

From 1969-71, he served in the Army as an information specialist in Alabama and Thailand, where he was editor of the newspaper for U.S. Army Support Thailand.

From 1965-69, he worked his way through Campbellsville University (which gave him a Distinguished Alumnus award in 1987). He was sports editor and news editor of the Central Kentucky News. In 1968, KPA awarded him Best Sports Page in KY. Prior to that, he was a sportswriter for The News-Journal in high school. He also edited his high school newspaper. He free-lanced for The Courier-Journal from 1969-75.

Heath has served as president of the Kentucky Press Association; Louisville chapter of Society of Professional Journalists; the United Way of Perry County, IN; the Perry County Unit, American Cancer Society; director of the Tell City Kiwanis Club; and the Hoosier State Press Association.

He was named to the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame in 1996. He was given LCNI's first President's Award for Outstanding Service in 1990. He received the Edwards M. Templin award from KPA in 1992 for service to the community. He was named KPA's Most Valuable Member in 1985 and 1988 and earned a 110% Award in 1983. He was also a Kentucky Colonel.

The Hoosier State Press Association gave him its Distinguished Service Award in January 2006, as did the Wisconsin Newspaper Association in 2010 and the Ohio News Media Association in 2019. The Institute for Rural Journalism and the Bluegrass Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in Lexington KY presented Heath with the Al Smith Award for public service through community journalism in July 2012.

Heath was a member of Southeast Christian Church, where he volunteered as an usher for over 20 years and served on the operating and publishing boards of The Southeast Outlook, a weekly newspaper.

He enjoyed the sport of harness racing since his days as sports editor and partnered on KY Sire Stakes winners on both the pace and trot gaits. He and Ruth Ann enjoyed traveling, and visited 21 Caribbean islands, Hawaii and Taiwan, and many states with NNA conventions. They enjoyed country music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and attended many concerts. He was a University of Louisville and Cincinnati Reds fan. A life highlight was attending every major league baseball park with Jason, and pride in him being an Eagle Scout.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00pmET on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Greg Allen

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

VISITATION: 5:00-8:00pmET on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey

Expressions of sympathy may be made to: NNA Foundation, PO Box 13323, Pensacola FL 32591 or to: Healing Hands Scholarship at Campbellsville University. These may be made at Parrott  & Ramsey Funeral Home.

Vickie Sue Dyer, 62 of Greensburg, KY passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter & son-in-law: Brooke & Jordan Thomas Riley of Lebanon, KY

1 granddaughter: Olivia Grace Riley of Lebanon, KY

Her mother: Carol Sue Marshall of Greensburg, KY

2 brothers & 1 sister: William Hammons and John Lee Wilson both of Greensburg, KY; Carla Michelle Wilson of Campbellsville, KY

A host of nieces & Nephews

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Graveside Service: Monday, August 2, 2021 at 12:00pmCT at the Mt. Gilboa Cemetery in Taylor County

The family has asked that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the family burial fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg in charge of arrangements.

Charlie Underwood, 93, of Lebanon Junction, KY (formerly of Campbellsville, KY), son of the late Fred Underwood and Lela Skaggs Underwood, was born February 19, 1928 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 12:22 A.M. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Lebanon Junction. 

Charlie did not attend a church but he was a believer. He was a retired from the George M. Eady Company as a grader operator.  

Charlie united in marriage to Jane Underwood in 1950 and she preceded him in death April 26, 2013.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Dennis Underwood and Rhonda of Lebanon Junction

1 grandson: Zachary Underwood

1 sister-in-law: Cleo Underwood of Campbellsville

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives and friends

He was also preceded in death by a son, Douglas Underwood and 2 brothers and 3 sisters: Otis Underwood, Blond Underwood, Dorothy Glidewell, Pauline Lemmon and Essie Perkins.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 1:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Eddie Finn

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: 12:00 Noon-1:00pmET on Thursday

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Pauline Harris, 93, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Jarvey and Carrie Roark, was born November 30, 1927 in Grayson County and departed this life peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.

She professed her faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith. Pauline was a waitress and a homemaker.  

She united in marriage to Jerome Glendale Harris, Jr., whom preceded her in death on September 19, 2015.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Wade Harris and John Daniel Harris, both of Campbellsville, Kentucky

2 daughters: Arlene Harris of Bowling Green, Kentucky and Beth Tischer of Knappa, Oregon

3 grandchildren: Wendy Harris of Lebanon, Kentucky, Randy Harris and Zeke Harris, both of Campbellsville, Kentucky

2 great-grandchildren:  Mary Ann Harris and Steven James Harris of Campbellsville, Kentucky.

3 sisters: Naomi Richardson, Donna Coleman, and Shelby Blanton.

VISITATION: Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 5pm-8pmET at Auberry Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL:  Friday, July 30, 2021 at 1pmET at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

Auberry Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Walter Odell Helm, 76, of Campbellsville, son of the late Troy Helm and Anna Bottoms Helm, was born April 15, 1945 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 1:45 A.M., Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Lebanon. 

He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Walter was a retired over -the-road truck driver with H & O Trucking with over sixty years of service, having driven in all fifty states, Mexico and Canada.

SURVIVORS:

1 brother and 2 sisters: Kenneth Helm and Wanda Helm of Louisville, KY and Helen Clements of Campbellsville, KY

Several nieces and nephews

Many other relatives and friends

Walter was also preceded in death by a son, Johnnie Helm and four sisters and one brother:  Rosie Gribbins, Bonnie Hancock, Ethel “Duck” Graham, Katherine White and Darrell Tedder.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., Friday, July 30, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, July 30, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Eddie Finn

BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery

George Lee Harris, 75, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Orby and Jessie (Whitlock) Harris, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Taylor Regional Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Marion County on December 18, 1945.

George had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a lifelong farmer and a timber cutter and sawmill worker. He enjoyed spending time in God’s creation, and was a talented animal trainer with a passion for hunting and fishing.

Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by five siblings: Jimmy Harris, Charles Harris, David Harris, Carl Harris, and Dottie Mae Bagby.

SURVIVORS:

4 children: George D, Harris and wife Kim of Raywick, Chad Isaiah Harris and wife Sheena of Green County, Tammy Sue Fisher and husband Michael of Franklin, and Ramona Gail Burris and husband Tracey of Campbellsville

5 siblings: Minnie Sullivan of Campbellsville, Modean Keeling of Mt. Washington, and Betty Graham, Mary Rose Hensley, and Kathy Thompson, all of Campbellsville

14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren

A host of other family and friends

Mr. Harris chose cremation. All services were performed privately.
 

Jeffrey "Jay" Wright, 37, of Campbellsville, KY, son of Tina Gail Walters and the late Jeffery Dale Wright was born December 10, 1983 in Taylor County, KY and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

He professed his faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church. Jay loved to hunt and fish and anything to do with being outdoors.

SURVIVORS:

Mother: Tina Gail Walters Wright of Campbellsville, KY

1 son: Easton Wright of Campbellsville, KY

1 sister: Nikki Wright and her partner, Rafael Villanueva of Lebanon, KY

Grandparents: Eddie and Linda Walters and Stanley and Lucretia Simpson, both of Campbellsville

One niece and one nephew: Hayden Villanueva and Maculey Villanueva of Lebanon, KY

Easton's mother: Lesli Gilpin of Campbellsville, KY

A host of other relatives and friends

Jay was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey Dale Wright, in 1998.

VISITATION: Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 5-8 EST at Auberry Funeral Home Downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Monday, July 26, 2021 at 12 Noon at Auberry Funeral Home with burial to follow at Robinson Creek Baptist Church. The service will be officiated by Bro. Jim Collison.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY MAY TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO FUNERAL EXPENSES AND CAN BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.

Auberry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tammy Kay Hughes, 61, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Herbert Carl and Rosamon (Leffler) Smith, was born April 24, 1960 in Indianapolis, Indiana and departed this life on Monday, July 19, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Womens and Childrens Hospital. 

         
She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing with her dogs.

She united in marriage to Ray Hughes, who preceded her in death.

         
SURVIVORS:

2  sons: Travis Hughes and Eston Miller

2 sisters and 3 brothers: Carolyn McNicholas, Linda Coar, Steve Smith, Ronnie Smith, and Danny Smith, all of Indiana

A host of other relatives and friends

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Larry, Harry and Jeffrey Smith.

Graveside service: Monday, July 26, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. at the Callahan Cemetery on Speck Ridge Road in Taylor County with burial to follow. Rev. Paul Pike will be officiating.

There will be no visitation.

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

Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund which can be made at the funeral home or on the lrpetty.com website.

Mona Mae Eubank, 95, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late John Shivel and Rhoda Bowman Shivel, was born September 20. 1925 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 5:00 A.M., Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Campbellsville.    

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Carolyn Barnett and husband Harlon and Jayne Hogan of Campbellsville

1 great-granddaughter: Chelsey Stone of Lexington

1 sister-in-law: Thelma Eubank of Lebanon

Special nephew: Larry Franklin of Campbellsville

Many other relatives & friends

Mona was preceded in death by her first husband, John Curry in 1944 and her second husband, Robert Cecil Eubank in 2004; two sisters:  Edna Franklin and Jessie Richardson; grandson, Steven Barnett in 1995 and son-in-law, David Hogan.   

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., Monday, July 26, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, July 26, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Butler

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BROOKSIDE CEMETERY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Lennie Frances Brown Dudgeon, 90, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late George I. Brown and Mary Pearl Stanton Brown, was born February 28, 1931 in Taylor County, KY.  She died at 10:21 A.M., Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in Campbellsville.

She professed faith in Christ at the age of eight and was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a former cosmetologist and retired employee of Wal-Mart in Campbellsville. Frances loved all her family but especially her grandbabies. Hobbies included sewing, crocheting, shopping and crossword puzzles and everyone considered Frances to be a great cook. She also enjoyed flowers, especially roses.

Frances united in marriage to William "Bill" Dudgeon September 30, 1948 and he preceded her in death September 7, 2005.

SURVIVORS:

3 daughters: Len Beatty of Lancaster, Jen Wright and husband John and Pat Sebastian of Campbellsville

1 daughter-in-law: Jane Dudgeon of Campbellsville

6 grandchildren: David Alan Dudgeon and wife Dana, Karen Denise Bell and husband Steve, Tracy Gilbert, Tiffanie Lynn Beatty, Patrick Sebastian and Megan Sebastian

4 great-grandchildren: Wesley Bell, Ansley Bell, Jacob Gilbert and Lillian Durham

Her precious dog: Molly

Several nieces and nephews

Many other relatives and friends

Frances was also preceded in death by a son, David E. Dudgeon September 8, 2019 and two brothers:  Willard Brown and Thomas Brown.

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VISITATION: 5:00 - 8:00 P.M., Friday, July 23, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Newton

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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

Lena Bell Harmon Dial, 101, of Green County, KY, daughter of the late Wills Harmon and Mary Jane Bryant Harmon, was born on Wednesday, September 10, 1919 in Adair County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home.
 

Rev. Charles Boyce Johnson, 94, a longtime resident of Campbellsville, Kentucky, gained his heavenly wings on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville. He was born May 25, 1927 to the late Rufus and Sallie (Grove) Johnson.

He was a long time member of the Church of God of America and member and co-pastor of New Life Church of God. He was a former custodian at Metzmeier Nursing Home. Even after retirement, Mr. Johnson continued to express his love for people. He always enjoyed helping, and regularly mowed lawns and planted gardens for others.

SURVIVORS:

4 children: Charles Jr (Ella) Johnson, Phillip Johnson, Faye Dunn, and Melinda McCullough

A host of grandchildren and great-grand-children

1 sister: Annie Richardson

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Johnson; a son, Ronnie Johnson; 2 daughters: Nancy and Carolyn Johnson; his parents: Rufus and Sallie Johnson; and 10 siblings: Dorothy Johnson Smith, Sue Ella Flowers, George Johnson, Luther Johnson, Willie Johnson, James Johnson, Lawrence Johnson, Robert Johnson, Lonie Johnson and Leroy Johnson.

Visitation: Saturday July 24, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church, 704 E. Broadway, Campbellsville, KY. 

Celebration of Life service: 1:00 PM at the church with Pastor Bishop William Paul Hardin delivering the home going eulogy.  

Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery in Campbellsville, KY

L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

John Mitchel Owen “Bam” Carney, 51, of Campbellsville, KY, son of June Gabehart Carney and the late Ronnie “Don” Carney, was born September 30, 1969 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 7:02 A.M., Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Lexington.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of 3 Trees Church. Bam was an educator, having taught and coached at Taylor County, Campbellsville Independent, and Washington County School Systems. He was elected in 2009 as a State Representative in the 51st District where he served until his passing.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Chase Carney of Seattle, Washington and Ethan Carney of Campbellsville, KY

His mother: June Carney of Campbellsville

4 brothers and sisters: LaDonna Willis and husband Tony of Columbia, Shane Carney and wife Pam of Casey Creek, Mark Carney and wife Kelly, and Amy Farmer and husband Mark of Campbellsville

7 nieces & nephews:  Keri Burton and husband Ryan, Kyle Willis, Shanna Carney, Daniel Carney, Shelby Hinton and husband Jordan, Mackenzie Carney, and Kylee Farmer

Several aunts and uncles

Many other relatives and friends

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VISITATION: 5:00pm-9:00pmET on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 and Wednesday morning July 21, 2021 at the Taylor County High School Gymnasium

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 amET on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Taylor County High School Gymnasium by Rev. John Chowning and Pastor Eric Gilbert

BURIAL:  Eastridge Cemetery

PALLBEARERS:

Daniel Carney                              
Jeff Hoover                                
John Morris                                  
Stephen Rudy
Jamie Russell
Rodney Turpin
Kyle Willis
Troy Young

HONORARY PALLBEARERS:

Nieces and Nephews
Former Coaching Colleagues
State Legislators & Other Government Officials

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE BAM CARNEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

Margaret Velma Bond, 79, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Theodore Allen and Dona Hale Allen, was born April 24, 1942 in Rockcastle County, KY. She died at 5:45 P.M., Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in Campbellsville.   

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church, where she was a former kindergarten Sunday School teacher. Working in her flower gardens, sewing and time with her family brought her great joy. She also enjoyed fishing and deer hunting.

Velma united in marriage to Curtis Bond June 2, 1962 and he preceded her in death November 22, 2019.

She is survived by 2 daughters:  Debbie Jones and Gina Byrd and husband, Donnie Wayne; one granddaughter, Sara Gilpin Mardis and husband, Justin; 1 step-granddaughter, Ginny Lynn Byrd; 2 great-grandchildren: Addie Grace Mardis and Maxwell Mardis all of Campbellsville; 1 brother, Gillus Allen of Mt. Vernon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Velma was also preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters: Orba Allen, Gertrude Smith, Ruth Halcomb, Easie Allen, Laura Owens, Anna Lee Mullins, Delbert Allen, Virgil Allen, Marie Allen, William Allen, Willie Allen, Ted Allen, Jr., and Eddie Allen.

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VISITATION:  5:00 - 8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 23, 2021 at Elk Horn Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 Noon, Friday, July 23, 2021 at Elk Horn Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty, Bro. Eddie Finn, Bro. Haywood Riner and Bro. Joey Hicks

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ELKHORN BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Cora Money Faulkner, 94, of Campbellsville, KY was born August 19, 1926 in Green County, KY. She was the 4th of nine children of the late George William Money and Commie Sullivan Money. She died peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Campbellsville.  

Cora professed faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.

She was united in marriage on November 17, 1946 to Raymond Tye Faulkner, Jr., who preceded her in death August 14, 2015.  

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters & 1 son: Sherry Fickling and husband Kurt of Greenville, North Carolina, Olivia Kirtley and husband Dr. Louis Ray Kirtley of Louisville, KY, and Raymond Tye Faulkner III and wife Cathy of St. Petersburg, Florida

8 grandchildren & 15 great-grandchildren: Tye Fickling (Marjorie), Will and Clark of Goldsboro, North Carolina; Joel Fickling (Susan), Matts and Griffin of Charlotte, North Carolina; Wade Fickling (Beth), Gray and Thomas of Morehead City, North Carolina; Chris Kirtley (Katie), Rhett, Kathryn and Annie of Atlanta, Georgia; Andrew Kirtley of Menlo Park, California; Tyler Kirtley (Joanna), Ella and Zoe of Newton, Massachusetts; Ellen Huenink (Jeff), Maxwell of St. Petersburg, Florida and Sarah Bolhofner (Ross), Cora, Mark and Bair of Boca Raton, Florida

2 sisters & 1 brother: Eleanor Hedgespeth (Lilburn) of Campbellsville, KY, Sue Sandidge (Terry) and George Money (Sue Ellen) of Buffalo, KY

21 nieces & nephews including Vicki Money, who was her “angel” caregiver over the past few years

Her grandchildren were her delight and called her “Mom”. They spent countless days and weeks visiting “Mom & Gan-Gan” in Campbellsville and often taking long road trips with them. Her great-grandchildren were also frequent visitors and called her “Chocolate Chip Mom” because of her famous chocolate chip cookies that were dependably ready on their arrival.   

In addition to her children and grandchildren, one of her greatest joys was spending time with all her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. The family get-togethers were frequent and festive, filled with wonderful food, laughter and playful competition to be the center of attention. 

Preceding her in death were 3 sisters and 2 brothers: Agnes Warren, Annas Coleman, Lois McAnelly, Parson Money and Gene Money, as well as 3 nephews.  

Cora’s talents were many. She generously used them to serve and enhance the lives of others.  She loved to cook, sew, quilt, make beautiful Christmas stockings for family and friends, host gatherings in her home, and generally make people happy and feel loved. She cherished her friends and shared her light with all she came in contact. Cora never let her age define her, remaining stylish and active into her 90s. There are many who thought of her as a second mother and speak fondly of all the life lessons and skills they learned from her. While she outlived most of her peers by many years, she remained rich with friends across many generations.

Celebration of life service: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 1:00pmET at Campbellsville Christian Church conducted by Dr. Paul Patton and Dr. Joel Patton.

Visitation: Beginning at 11:00amET at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the charitable work she loved and admired: Galilean Children’s Home, 712 S Fork Church Road, P.O. Box 880, Liberty, Kentucky 42539 (www.galileanhome.com) or through Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home (www.parrottramsey.com).

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

Bobby L. McFelia, 88, of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Jonnie McFelia and Grace Sidebottom McFelia, was born on Monday, August 17, 1931 in Hart County, Kentucky and departed this life on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital.

Mary Linda Penix, 73, of Hodgenville, KY, daughter of the late William Crum and Goldie Young Crum was born November 20, 1948 in Martin County and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 17,  2021 after a long illness at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.

Known by family and friends as 'Linda", she was a native of Inez, Ky and one of 10 children. She was one of the sweetest souls you would ever meet. She had a kindness about her that anyone who met her, felt. She was Co-owner of L & J Cleaning until her retirement in 2000. Linda won the battle against lung cancer three times. She was a small package that handled a lot of tough days without a complaint.  

She professed her faith in Christ and was a Baptist.

Linda  was united in marriage to Harold "Jack" Penix, and he preceded her in death on September 24, 1999.  

She was a loving mother of 2 daughters and 1 son: Lois Montgomery, recent widow of Jeff Montgomery of Hodgenville, Rhonda Maynard and companion Jerry Carter of Inez, and her only son, Eddie Mills and wife Tammy of Hodgenville. She loved more than anything her grandchildren: Heather Horn of Inez, Brittany LaGrange and husband Roman of Richmond, Derek Horn and wife Andrea of Shepherdsville, Destiny Montgomery of Hodgenville, Nicole Messer of West Virginia, Marissa Hall of Inez, JR Maynard of Inez, Summer Marcum and Sienna Montgomery both of Campbellsville. 2 brothers and 1 sister: Paul Crum, Cecil Crum and Thelma Whit and husband Junior, all of Campbellsville. She was blessed with 20 great-grandchildren.

Linda was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters: Thornton Crum, John Hickman, Larry Crum, Norma Harris, Opal Crum and Joyce Henderson. She is also survived by special friend Debbie Robertson, several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.  

VISITATION: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 from 5-8 EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville, Kentucky. 

FUNERAL: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 11:00amET at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville, Kentucky. Bro. DeWayne Gibson will be officiating the service.

Burial: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.. 

Kenyatta Bridgewater, 43, was born August 12, 1977 in Greensburg, KY to Jennifer Edelen of Louisville and the late Johnny Dowell. He departed this life Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.

Kenyatta had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He poured concrete and enjoyed fishing, noodling, and NHRA Drag Racing. 

He was preceded in death by one great-grandmother, Edna Mae Mitchell; his grandfather, Joe Bridgewater; and a nephew, Bre’don Ford.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Jennifer Edelen of Louisville

1 son: Duston Bridgewater of Campbellsville

4 daughters: Nakaya Bridgewater, Kenya Bridgewater, Kenzlee Bridgewater all of Campbellsville and Lalia Nash of Louisville

1 granddaughter: Caliah Bridgewater

1 brother: Joseph Bridgewater

3 sisters: Monsontalia Miller of Louisville, Davidia Edelen and Erika Mitchell-Ford both of Campbellsville

Grandmother: Dean Bridgewater of Campbellsville

A host of other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 1:00pmCT at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg with Rev. David Mitchell, Master of Ceremony and Rev. Jarrell Hill, Eulogy

Burial: Bridgewater- Groves- Caldwell Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Saturday

Pallbearers: Billy “Bud” Gartin, Daniel Matney, Ryan Barnett, Stephan Mitchell, Sean Arthur, Anthuro Alexander

Honorary Pallbearers: James Bridgewater, Calvin Lee Bridgewater, Amos Bridgewater, Reggie Carney, George Mitchell, Marco Mitchell

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy be made to the family burial fund, and these can be made at the funeral home. 

Online Condolences: www.fostertolercurryfh.com

Rebecca “Becky” Lee Kessler Bell, 73, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Amos Kessler and Marguerite Lile Kessler, was born on Friday, March 26, 1948 in the Exie Community of Green County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Creekwood Place Nursing & Rehab Facility in Russellville, KY.

Earle P. Clark, 59, was born February 17, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harold Patrick “Shorty” Clark and Orthella Coomer Clark. He departed this life Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his home in Greensburg, KY.

Earle had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Christian Science Church of Daytona Beach, Florida. He was in the roofing business.

SURVIVORS: 

Special companion: Elly Evans

1 brother: Squeezer Pierce of Greensburg

1 sister: Kaynell Clark Underwood of Arkansas

2 uncles: Donnie Coomer of Greensburg and Richard Coomer of Arizona

1 aunt: Priscilla Bailey of West Virginia

Special friends and neighbors: Roy and Zelda Pruitt and Sarah Hancock and Judy Cook

A host of cousins, other relatives, and friends

Memorial Service: Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at his brothers’ home at 301 Penick Ave, Greensburg, KY. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Food will be available and you're welcome to bring food. You may park across the street in the South Greensburg church parking lot.    

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

Lawrence Edward “Sonny” Lyons, 80, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late William Leslie Lyons and Floye Marie Enyard Lyons, was born November 30, 1940 in Marion County, KY. He died at 1:59 A.M., Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Campbellsville.  

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He was a retired construction employee and mechanic. Favorite past times were coon hunting and playing music with his friends. 

Sonny united in marriage to Phyllis Hicks on July 11, 1981.  

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Phyllis Hicks Lyons of Campbellsville

4 sons & 5 daughters: Wilma Wilson (Steve) of Campbellsville, Joyce Oddson (Patrick) of Odessa, Florida, Dwight Murphy (Donna) of Liberty, Delora Akin  of Campbellsville,Tara Burdine (Doug) of Campbellsville, Caroline Hewitt (David) of Lebanon, Larry Lyons (Lisa), Gary Lyons (Terri) and Scott Lyons of Campbellsville

23 grandchildren:  Brandie Wilson (Chris), Matthew Wilson (Tasha), Joshua Wilson (Holly) and Jacob Wilson (Kaleigh) of Campbellsville, Jonathan Oddson of Odessa, Florida, Drema Thompson (Brance) of Alvaton, Tiffany Sharp (Ronnie) of Liberty, Damian Fair, Kenny Fair (Kelly) and Shannon Gabehart (Travis), Shawn Sowders, Tracy  Montgomery (Kyle), Ashley Spurling (Demonte) and Shelby Burdine (Jake), Joey Buckman (Nicole), Chris Buckman, Jonathan Hewitt, Cartina Hewitt, McKenzie Lyons, Zach Lyons, Laken Lyons, Jaylen Lyons and Michael Lyons (Tia) of Campbellsville

27 great-grandchildren: Taylor Wilson, Karah Wilson, Logan Wilson, Chloe Motheral, Aubrey Wilson, Nicky Wilson, Westyn Wilson, Josiah Wilson, Ryan Sharp, Lilly Sharp, Paisley Thompson, Jaclyn Fair, Elissa Ford, Hunter Ford, Ethan Ford, Nathan Sowders, Kaylee Sowders, J.J. Sowders, Makayla Montgomery, Kayden Cox, Brayson Cox, Kaydence Cox, Bently Cox, Analeigh Foster, Avah Perkins, Chyanne Hewitt, Izaiah Hewitt;

3 sisters: Pauline Wise of Campbellsville, Carolyn Menizer of North Point, Florida and Elsie Davenport of Lafayette, Tennessee

1 brother-in-law: James “Jimbo” Hicks of Campbellsville

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & a host of friends

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters: James Lyons, Buddy Lyons, Corene Mitchell and Rita Purdom.

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VISITATION: 5:00 - 8:00 P.M., Friday, July 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

PRAYER SERVICE: 6:00 P.M., Friday, July 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 A.M., Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan

BURIAL: Gum Lick Cemetery in Casey County

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

Lovella Dotson, 94, was born May 5, 1927 in Letcher County, KY to the late Frank W. Anderson and Mary E Lemaster Anderson. She departed this life Monday, July 5, 2021 at her home in the Exie Community of Green County, surrounded by her loving family.

Lovella had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Wisdom Faith Community Church in Metcalfe County, KY.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fowler Dotson; and by one brother and one sister: Ulysses Anderson and Flossie Austin.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons and a daughter-in-law: Charles F. and Renita Dotson of Cleveland, Ohio and Ronald V. Dotson of Green County,

2 brothers: Douglas Anderson of Edmonton and Virgil Anderson of Salina, Kansas

5 grandchildren: Rhonda Shelley, Charlie, Randy and Lynn Dotson and Regina Meier

Many great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 12:00pmCT at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Earlene Branstetter officiating

Visitation: Beginning at 10:00amCT on Wednesday

Burial:  Maple Hill Cemetery, Mell Ridge Community of Green County

Pallbearers:  Charlie Dotson, Randy Dotson, Randy Dotson, JR, Eric Richard, Steven Meier and Ronald Dotson

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy be donations to Wisdom Faith Christian Academy.  These can be made at the funeral home.

Stephen Lanier Bower, M.D., 78, of Campbellsville, KY was welcomed into glorious eternity in Christ July 1, 2021. Born in Los Angeles, California on October 14, 1942, the only son of the late Richard Lanier Bower and Marty Corbett Bower. 

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Karla Lacy Bower, whom he married October 26, 1969

1 son and 3 daughters: Brett Bower of Campbellsville, Heather Bower of Asheville, North Carolina, Sharalee Taylor and husband DeWayne of Louisville and Shelley Peterson and husband Cody of Bend, Oregon

5 grandchildren: Dylan Fisher, Gabrielle Fisher, Ezekiel Taylor, Samuel Taylor and Clara Peterson

Special Aunt: Becky Mann of Louisville

Other close relatives and friends

He was preceded in death by a son, Strephon Nathaniel Bower.

He was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church and lived to know and follow Christ more each day. He was a graduate of Campbellsville High School and the University of Kentucky College of Internal Medicine. For many years, he practiced internal medicine and pulmonary care in Campbellsville prior to his work for Healthcare Review Corporation in Louisville, KY.

A few of his enjoyments were spending time with his family, radio programs, teaching Bible study and research, as well as also spending time on his land in the country.

Stephen will be remembered most for his gentle-natured kindness, his humility and character, his love and genuine attentiveness unto others and his beautiful mind.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., Friday, July 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, July 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO DONATIONS TO GIDEON MEMORIAL BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

William Enoch “Bill” Perkins, 67, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Enoch Perkins, Jr. and Alice Chesser Perkins, was born January 17, 1954 in Washington County, KY. He died at 8:48 A.M., Monday, July 5, 2021 in Campbellsville.   

Bill professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church. He was a retired quality engineer.

Bill united in marriage to Wanda Barnett Atwell on May 14, 1983.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Wanda Perkins of Campbellsville

1 daughter: Tanya Perkins of Campbellsville

2 sisters: Betty Wohner and husband Joe of Springfield, KY; Debbie Boblett of Louisville, KY

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

He was preceded in death by a step-son, Jimmy Atwell and 2 sisters: Carol Howell and Kathy Harper.  

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Steve James and Dr. Dwayne Norman

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

Ronald Frank “R.D.” Dicken, 68, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Herbert Edward Dicken and Susie Wolford Dicken, was born October 13, 1952 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 7:50 A.M., Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Campbellsville.  

He professed faith in Christ and was a member Campbellsville Christian Church. R.D. was a retired employee of Cowherds Construction and was a lifelong carpenter. He enjoyed the outdoors and sports.

R.D. united in marriage to Carolyn Gabehart December 5, 1970 and she preceded him in death January 28, 2001.

SURVIVORS: one son, Rongie Dicken and wife Nicole of Campbellsville; one grandchild, Keeley Dicken; 2 step-children:  Mark Pike and wife Maria of Campbellsville and Kimberly Stillwell and husband Raymond of Mt. Sherman;3 step-grandchildren: Joshua Tedrow, Cody Stillwell and Andrew Pike; 3 brothers: Johnny Dicken, Jeff Dicken, and Richard Dicken and wife Brenda of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION: 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., Friday, July 2, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, July 2, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Paul J. Dicken

BURIAL: Mt. Zion United Methodist Cemetery

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

Silas David Pickett, 62, of London, KY, son of the late Robert Sanders and Maxine (Waddale) Sanders, was born November 27, 1958 in Jefferson County and departed this life at Owsley County Health Care Center in Booneville, KY on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

SURVIVORS:

1 brother: Robert Clayton Pickett of Campbellsville, KY

Caregiver: Amber Nicole Queener of London, KY

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, July 5, 2021 at 2:00pmET at  Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville, KY

BURIAL: Greensburg Cemetery 

VISITATION: Monday, July 5, 2021 after 1:00pmET at Auberry Funeral Home

Auberry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.