Dianne Neagle, 72, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Chester T. Payne and Betty Yates Payne, was born October 31, 1950 in Marion County, KY. She died at 9:45pmET on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in Louisville, KY.

Dianne retired from Fruit of the Loom and then continued to work with her husband, Robert, at Robert’s Repair Shop.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband of 44 years: Robert Neagle

1 sister: Linda Clarke & husband Marty of Campbellsville

3 brothers: Buzzy Payne of Raywick, Curtis Payne & wife Tammy and Steve Payne of Lebanon

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, September 4, 2023 at 1:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Michael Goodwin

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

VISITATION: Sunday, September 3, 2023 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

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

Frank J. Metzmeier, 88, of Campbellsville, KY died Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He loved life and lived with a fierce determination to enjoy everything - big and small - and to improve the world he lived in.

His scientific curiosity made him a leader in his 44-year career as a dentist. In his unceasing effort to improve his skills and learn new things, he joined the Panky Study group where he made friends who were also dedicated to excellence. He used his skills to help others by providing free dental care to children in need in the Taylor County School System.

Frank was a dedicated follower of Christ. He attended Bethel First Presbyterian where he was part of the men’s study group and served as elder.  He adopted the adage, “Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words.” 

He was an avid outdoorsman and took seriously his commitment to care for creation. Frank loved to fish and to hunt deer, birds, and squirrel. He was an enthusiastic gardener and shared any surplus vegetables with friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed marathon sessions of canning tomatoes or making apple cider. He used his resources to ensure that some of Taylor County would remain a wooded area.  

Frank lived by the words, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.”  This belief led him to take on several leadership roles including serving a term as the president of the Kentucky Dental Association, and serving on the Campbellsville City Council for many years. Frank loved ice cream and fireworks. His 4th of July parties featuring both, eventually grew into Campbellsville’s 4th of July celebration. 

Frank was dedicated to his friends and his family. He was ready and willing to lend a hand at all times. He set the example and frequently admonished his children and grandchildren to do what they loved and to do their best at it.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Gore Metzmeier; aunt & uncle: Gladys & Elam Moss; and aunt, Pauline Frize all of Campbellsville.  

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 66 years: Clara Lancaster Metzmeier of Campbellsville

1 brother: Don Gore Metzmeier of Campbellsville

3 children: Dorothy Metzmeier Walker (John) of Clear Spring, MD; Mary Atwood Metzmeier of Cincinnati, OH; and Frank Joseph Metzmeier, Jr. (Trese Frowein) of Monticello, KY

2 grandchildren: Frank Diego Metzmeier and Clara Coleen Marisol Metzmeier of Cincinnati

Niece: Lorraine Allen of Hurleyville, NY

Many friends

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bethel First Presbyterian Church in Campbellsville, the Kentucky Dental Association, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 1:00pmET at Bethel First Presbyterian Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Murphy 

BURIAL: Bethel First Presbyterian Church Cemetery

VISITATION: After 12:00pmET on Saturday at Bethel First Presbyterian Church

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BETHEL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, THE KENTUCKY DENTAL ASSOCIATION OR THE CHARITY OF THE DONOR’S CHOICE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Louise Paxton Esters Stearman, 88, of Greensburg, KY, daughter of the late Everett Paxton and Gladys Jeffries Paxton, was born June 19, 1935 in Green County and departed this life on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Signature Healthcare at Summitt Manor in Columbia, KY.

Louise had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greensburg Presbyterian Church. She was also a retired bookkeeper.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon “Sarge” Esters on July 7, 1980, having united in marriage on November 27, 1963. She later united in marriage to Thomas “Tom” Stearman on May 27, 1988 and he also preceded her in death on December 31, 2006.

Ms. Stearman was also preceded in death by a son, Stewart Taylor Esters on September 30, 2019.

SURVIVORS:
1 grandson: Josh Esters & wife Haley of Waynesburg
3 great-grandchildren
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Graveside Service: Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 11:00amCT at the Green County Memory Gardens with Bro. Trent Davis officiating

Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Devi Renee Bradshaw, 61, of Greensburg, KY was born April 17, 1962 in Green County, KY  to the late William Howard Bradshaw and Barbara Joyce Pruitt Bradshaw. She departed this life Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg.

Devi had made a profession of faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at the South Greensburg Baptist Church. She was Administrative Office Clerk at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg, KY for 20 plus years and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Green County Ambulance Service. She was also on the Board of Directors of the Housing Authority, a KY Colonel, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Jane Todd Crawford Hospital.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Chesney Shuffett.

SURVIVORS:

2 brothers & sisters-in-law: Neal & Denise Bradshaw of Glasgow and Jeff & Kim Bradshaw of Greensburg

Brother-in-law: Jeff Shuffett of Greensburg

A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins & a multitude of Adored Friends

Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 11:00amCT at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY with Rev. Dale Curry officiating

Visitation:  After 8:00amCT on Wednesday

Burial: Bennett Cemetery in the Summersville Community of Green County

Pallbearers: Luke Bradshaw, Daniel Bradshaw, Russell Bradshaw, John Bradshaw, Tim Shuffett, Chad Heath

Honorary Pallbearers: Eddie Bloyd, Jane Todd Crawford Hospital Business Office Personnel and Jane Todd Crawford Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, Green County Ambulance Service Staff, Hill Street Crew

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy be donations to The Gideons for Bibles. These can be made at the funeral home.

Mildred Matthews White, 93, beloved mother, wife, sister, and aunt of Campbellsville, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. She was born on December 28, 1929 in Fordsville, Ky (Ohio County), to the late Rev. RV Matthews and Anna Belle Clark Matthews.

Mildred’s early childhood revolved around her father’s ministry as a Methodist minister. This journey involved moving around western Kentucky until her father’s death in 1939. Her strong mother then moved the family of nine children to Columbia, to be near Lindsey Wilson College to avail her children, as children of the clergy, the opportunity to attend college.

In 1947 Mildred married James Louis White. She and James Louis lived in Campbellsville their entire married life but found much joy in travel. Family vacations when the children were younger to broaden their education, Toby Tours bus trips with local friends, and five special trips to Hawaii created wonderful memories for many years. She was a dedicated mother whether she was spending hours and hours on the hot baseball field supporting Mike pitching from Little League to Campbellsville High School baseball teams or delicately working over her sewing machine to reproduce some ‘fashion’ that Connie thought she just had to have.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Mike White; her husband, James Louis White; one sister, Clara Conover; and four brothers: Jessie Matthews, Carroll Matthews, Tom Matthews, and Richard (Dick) Matthews. 

Mildred was a dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville and enjoyed singing in the church choir, quilting for fundraisers with her quilting buddies, and being available for any and all projects from Women’s Circle to Vacation Bible School…she was there any time the doors were open. Mildred became very enthusiastic with the Guidepost Sweater Project in the 1990s, crocheting over 200 sweaters for needy children. She was an exceptional self-taught quilter and awarded three ribbons at the Kentucky State Fair Quilting competition in 1998, the most coveted one for the statewide second place in the hand-pieced, hand-quilted category.

Mildred and James Louis established a Chemistry Scholarship in their daughter’s name at Kentucky Wesleyan College to support other chemistry majors in their college journey. She was also supportive of Lindsey Wilson College and the Rev. RV and Anna Belle Matthews Scholarship for ministerial students and the Rev. RV and Anna Belle Matthews Prayer Room for students to have a space for reflection.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Connie Gayle White, MD (David Webster, DDS) of Frankfort, KY

Step-granddaughter: Kimberlyn Headley (Price)

Great-granddaughter: Elise

3 sisters: Tula Matthews Hoover Peterson of Campbellsville, Christine Greenman of Winchester, Indiana, and Virginia Ward (Bill) of Madison, Indiana

13 nieces & nephews

Her companion of 13 years: Judy Keltner

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 2:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jack Brewer

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

VISITATION: Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 5:00pm-8;00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

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

George Forrest Laramore, 82, of Greensburg, KY, son of the late Louie Franklin and Alice Pierce Laramore, was born on December 3, 1940 in Belgrade, Missouri. He departed this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his home.

George had made a profession of faith in Christ and was an ordained Deacon in the Separate Baptist denomination. He was attending the Summersville Church of the Nazarene.

George was active from an early age in his father’s sawmill business and was a farmer. He worked for Anaconda Wire and Cable for over 19 years, and most recently worked at Cox Interior until he retired at 80 years of age.

He was a man of steadfast faith, strong family values, and an unwavering love for the outdoors. George’s life was a testament to the principles he held dear: his dedicated faith in God, his persevering work ethic, and the joy of nature’s beauty. He was a devoted father and grandfather, a skilled carpenter, and an avid outdoorsman who touched the lives of many.

Born with a spirit that yearned for the open air and the call of the wild, George found his peace and joy in the great outdoors. Whether he was hunting in the woods or casting a line into the river, he felt most alive in nature’s embrace. His adventures in the wilderness became stories he loved to share, sparking smiles and laughter among family and friends.

George’s faith and values were woven into the fabric of his life, influencing his actions, words and relationships. As we remember him, we are reminded of the importance of living a life in accordance with God’s will. His legacy encourages us to honor our faith, love our families deeply, and cherish the beauty of the world around us.

Though George’s earthly journey has come to an end, his spirit lives on through the memories he created and the values he instilled. He may be absent from our sight, but his presence remains in the lessons he taught us and the love he shared.

SURVIVORS:

Hs wife of almost 62 years: Janet Jeffries Laramore

2 sons & daughters-in-law: Greg & Charlotte Laramore of Greensburg and Kent & Erin Laramore of Cincinnati

1 daughter & son-in-law: Jill & Erik Edwards of Greensburg

4 grandchildren: Paislee and Jeremy Cheatham of Bowling Green, Natalie and Chris Taylor of Campbellsville, Nathan Laramore and Nadia Kahn of Glasgow, and Jackson Edwards of Greensburg

6 great-grandchildren: Cameron Sawyer, Cambria Laramore, Connor Laramore, Braylie Fox, Emma Fox and Hagan Taylor

2 brothers & sisters-in-law: Don & Jodi Laramore and Raymond & Donna Laramore of Missouri

4 sisters & brothers-in-law: Wilma & Bud Coy, Erma & Jim Harrelson, Phyllis & Bill Long, and Elaine & Michael O’Bryan all of Missouri

1 sister-in-law: June Laramore of Missouri

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

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and brothers-in-law: Melba and Nunis Jones and Mary Ann and Lester Schraoer and three brothers & one sister-in-law: Jimmy & Juanita Laramore, Johnny Laramore, and Sonny Laramore

Funeral Service: Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 1:00pmCT at Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg with Bro. Jamie McCormack officiating

Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Saturday at the funeral home

The family has requested expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations to Kosair Children’s, which can be made at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Jon Jeffries, Ricky Moran, Jeremy Cheatham, Steven Lobb, Connor Laramore, Nathan Laramore, Chris Taylor and Chris Decker

Honorary Pallbearers: Phillip Cox, Grady DeWitt, and the Senior Sunday School Class of Summersville Church of the Nazarene

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

Cody Carson Baxter, 33, of Campbellsville, KY, son of Jeff Baxter and Cyndi Smith Cheatham, was born March 23, 1990 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 6:39 P.M. on Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Campbellsville due to coronary artery disease.

He was employed as an associate with Amazon.com in Campbellsville and also employed at Tractor Supply, Sales Associate. Cody liked hunting, fishing, woodworking and spending quality time with his beloved Maddie and Archie, and his dogs that gave him much joy

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Cyndi Smith Cheatham of Campbellsville

His father: Jeff Baxter & wife Cathy of Campbellsville

2 sisters: Kate Cheatham and Olivia Cheatham of Campbellsville

His fiancee’: Ashley James & children, Maddie and Archie of Campbellsville

Maternal grandparents: Faye & Boogie Faulkner of Campbellsville

Paternal grandparents: Wayne & Linda Baxter of Campbellsville

1 step-brother & 1 step-sister: Brian Young & wife Shannon of Jamestown, KY and Andrea Bolin & husband Jeff of Campbellsville

3 canine children

Many aunts, uncles, cousins & close friends. 

Cody was also preceded in death by a maternal grandfather, Kenneth Smith and his step-father, Ed Cheatham.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 11:00amET Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens 

VISITATION: Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 9:00am-11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR MADDIE AND ARCHIE OR THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Gerald Curry, 80, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Raymond Curry and Ruth Ann Flounders Curry, was born January 9, 1943 in Larue County, KY. He died at 4:10pmET on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Campbellsville.

He was a retired Veterinarian Assistant at the Animal Hospital.

Gerald united in marriage to Rose Marie Tucker Curry December 24, 1970. She preceded him in death May 15, 2013. He was also preceded in death by five brothers & three sisters: Thomas Curry, James Curry, Raymond C. Curry, Raymond Curry, Jr., Robert Lewis Curry, Helen Hare, Myrtle Wright, and Thelma Skaggs.                        

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Tammy Haines & husband William of Greensburg

5 grandchildren: Shelby Haines, Ashley Edwards & husband Zane and Morgan Estes & husband Josh of Greensburg, Jessica Lewis & husband Chip of Bowling Green, and Jacob Haines of London

8 great-grandchildren

2 sisters: Opal Harris and Wanda Brockman

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Josh Estes

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
  

VISITATION: After 9:00amET on Tuesday at the funeral home

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

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Harold Wayne Acree, 71, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Gilbert Hulse and Nettie Mae (Shirley) Acree, passed from this life on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Green County, KY on March 21, 1952.

Mr. Acree was a devout member of Truth Tabernacle UPCI, having been water baptized in Jesus’ name, and later received the gift of the Holy Ghost at a church camp in Freetown, Indiana in June 2022. He was a retiree of Ingersoll Rand, having worked over 42 years, primarily in the Special Build department.

Mr. Acree spent his life teaching his family the Godly values of a devoted and conservative lifestyle, and he lived his own as a daily example. Though his hobbies (and opinions) were many, he will long be remembered for the unwavering love and tenderness he had for his wife, his children, and his grandchildren.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 51 years: Betty Jean (Boils) Acree

2 children: Tim Acree & wife Keshia of Bardstown, KY and Tracey Grady & husband Stephen of Campbellsville, KY

6 grandchildren: Seth Acree, Hannah Acree, Micah Acree, Luke Acree, Kadyn Grady, and Bailor Grady

3 sisters: Carolyn Boils & husband Donnie of Campbellsville, Rebecca “Becky” Taylor & husband Larry of Indiana, and Sandra Justice & husband Chuck of Campbellsville

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

Funeral Service: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 1:00pmET (12:00pmCT) in the sanctuary of the Truth Tabernacle UPCI, 4607 Old Lebanon Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Pastor Raymond Clark officiating

Interment: Jesus Name Church Cemetery, Tabernacle Rd, Campbellsville

Visitation: Monday, August 21, 2023 from 5:00-8:00pmET (4:00-7:00pmCT) and on Tuesday after 11:00amET at the church 

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

Judy Ann Vetter, 79, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Wathell and Edna (Clark) Bishop, passed from this life on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the UofL Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born on August 21, 1943 in Taylor County.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and formerly attended the South Campbellsville Baptist Church. She was a retiree of Fruit of the Loom and was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing Bingo, online games, watching The Price is Right and Westerns.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Vetter, on October 18, 2014; a son, Terry King, on December 31, 2019; and four brothers: Charles “C.J.” Bishop, Gordon Bishop, Garnett Bishop, and Danny Bishop.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Lisa Hoosier & husband Daniel and Tracy Thompson & husband Garrett

1 sister: Mary Lois Powell

13 grandchildren & 26 great-grandchildren

A host of other family members & friends

Funeral Service: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 1:00pmET (12:00pmCT) in the chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Freddy Thompson officiating

Interment: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amET on Tuesday

Gary Wayne Clark, 71, of Leitchfield, KY, son of Ruth Mae Rogers Clark and the late Ciscero Clark, was born on January 19, 1952 in Hardinsburg, KY. He departed this life on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the Spring View Nursing and Rehab in Leitchfield after a lengthy illness.

He was truck driver for over 40 years and was able to see the whole country, along with parts of Canada, through his work. Gary enjoyed life to the fullest.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Ruth Mae Rogers Clark of Leitchfield, KY

1 daughter & son-in-law: Kimberly & Barry Smith of Hardinsburg

2 grandchildren: Zach Smith and Alex Smith

2 great-grandchildren: Henley and Maverick

1 sister: Bonny Guill of Summersville

Special cousin: Stevie Spencer

Numerous other cousins, relatives & friends

In accordance with the wishes of Mr. Clark, cremation was chosen by the family. No formal services are scheduled at this time.

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

Dorothy Jones Price, 87, of Green County, KY was born April 11, 1936 in Green County to the late Leo Hardin Jones, Sr. and Grace Pearl Pierce Jones. She departed this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in Green County.

Dorothy had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Jesus Name Church in Campbellsville, KY. She retired from Fruit of the Loom after 20+ years of employment. 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Mack Price, on December 19, 2013; a son, Thomas “Bean” Price on May 14, 2011; six brothers: James, Ralph, Harold, Larry, Joe David and Leo Jones, Jr.; and two sisters: Catherine Bishop and Lena Jones.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter & son in law: Trish & Mark Quire of Louisville, KY

Daughter-in-law: Tressa Price of Elizabethtown, KY

Sister-in-law: Patricia Jones of Louisville, KY

1 grandchild: Amanda Price & husband Jake

3 step-grandchildren: Jasmine, Reba and Sean

5 step-great-grandchildren

Several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Monday, August 21, 2023 at 12:00pmCT at the Jesus Name Church in Campbellsville, KY with Elder Rueal Boils, Elder Ronnie Goins and Elder Jimmy Sharp officiating

Burial: Jesus Name Church Cemetery in Campbellsville, KY

Visitation: Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 5:00pm-7:00pmCT and Monday, August 21, 2023 after 7:00amCT at Foster Toler Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY

Pallbearers: Duane Price, Rocky Price, Jason Bishop, Jr. Price, Russell Price, Neal Price, & George Smith

Online condolences:  www.fostertolercurryfh.com

Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg in charge of arrangements.

Emma Lou Mings, 89, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Joshua W. Holtzclaw and Lula E. Blair Holtzclaw, was born April 20, 1934 in Adair County, KY. She died at 6:11pmET on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina.   

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Methodist Church. She worked at Town and Country Furniture from the day it opened and until the day it closed, and later worked at Lake Village Furniture.

Emma Lou united in marriage to Eugene Mings June 4, 1950 and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2015. 

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter & son-in-law: Lisa & Bill Baldwin of Greenville, South Carolina

2 grandsons: Blake Baldwin & wife Katie of Greenville, South Carolina and Brock Baldwin & wife Lindsey of Savannah, Georgia

1 great-grandchild: Quinn Baldwin

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Albert Holtzclaw, Minnie Sublett and John Holtzclaw.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Mark Price and Bro. Jeff Newton

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

VISITATION: After 9:00amET on Monday at the funeral home

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

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Charlie E. Wright, Jr., 78, of Louisville, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023. He was born in Campbellsville, KY to the late Charlie E. Wright, Sr. and Julia Montrey Marcum.

Charlie went into the Army directly out of Taylor County High School. He served in the 101st Airborne as a paratrooper and medic. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway. His hobbies were all around his love of Hot Rods, hence his nickname, Hot Rod Charlie.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 57 years: Virginia Petot Wright

1 daughter: Melissa W. Newton (Bryan).  

1 granddaughter: Samantha Harris

1 sister: Peggy Sue Cox (Allen)

1 brother: Kenneth Lee Wright

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 3:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville 

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

VISTATION:  After 12:00 NoonET on Sunday
 

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT DONATIONS IN CHARLIE’S MEMORY MAY BE MADE TO BRIARGATE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, LOUISVILLE, KY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Gloria Ann Bruner Hale, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. The Oklahoma native was the daughter of the late V.C. Bruner and Josephine Wright Bruner.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Marie Moore; a granddaughter, Jessica Ann Hamilton; and one brother, Ju Don Bruner.

Gloria was an active member of her church, where she taught children’s Sunday School for many years, sang in the choir, and worked with the Women’s Missionary Union. She made a profession of faith at an early age, and at the time of her death was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Morris, Oklahoma.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: David W. Hale

1 son: David Hale Jr (Teresa)

1 daughter: Cynthia Sundin (Gary)

1 sister: Gayle Fish (Jack)

1 grandson: Jason Hale (Deanna)

3 great-grandchildren: Haley Hamilton, Jadon Hale and Jaxon Hale

Several nieces & nephews

Memorial Service: Sunday August 13, 2023 at 3:00pmCT at J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel in Bowling Green, KY

Visitation: After 1:00pmCT on Sunday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home 

For more information about this obituary, call Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg.

Dennis Graham Davis, 86, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Eural Brown Davis and Evelyn Maxine Ennis Davis, was born on September 9, 1936 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Taylor Regional Hospital.

After graduation from Greensburg High School, Class of 1956, he enlisted in the United States Navy serving his beloved country some 22 years. After retiring, he attended and graduated from Campbellsville College (now University) Class of 1983. He was then employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 15 years. Dennis spent the final years of his life working on a detailed family genealogy and identifying, locating, and repairing historical grave markers around the area. He personally added over 400 names to the Purple Heart Hall of Honor, identifying those past service members who were awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded in combat.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his previous two wives: Sue Cox Turner, having united in marriage in August of 1964, and Susan Ewell Yancey, having united in marriage in May of 1972, both ending in divorce.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters & sons-in-law: Rebecca & William Cassell of Campbellsville and Jamie & Dan Hale of Greensburg

1 son: Benjamin Davis of Florida

8 grandchildren: Megan McKinney, Cameron Dial, Logan Perkins, Evelyn Morgan, Logan Dial, Christian Bradford, Madison Dial Campbell, and Lindsey Bradford

8 great-grandchildren: Allie, Madi, and Easton McKinney, Cash Stone, Aubrey, Landon, and Jaxson Dial, and Tinlee Garrett

1 brother: Marshel Davis of Greensburg

1 sister: Vonda Smith of Campbellsville

A host of other relatives & friends

Mr. Davis was also preceded in death by a very dear friend, Billie Cox Russell in 2014.

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Funeral Service: Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 10:00amCT at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home

Burial: Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County, KY with full military honors

Visitation: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and Thursday after 7:00amCT at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home

The family has asked that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Oak Grove Cemetery Fund or the Ennis-Perkins Cemetery Fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

Online condolences: www.cowherdandparrott.com or Facebook.

PALLBEARERS: Cameron Dial, Logan Dial, Dan Hale, Robert Wilson, William Cassell, & Dustin McKinney

Johnie Marion Maxey, Sr., 67, of Columbia, KY, the son of the late Harold William Maxey and Barbara Ann Haynes Maxey, was born November 19, 1955 in Lexington, KY and departed this life on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his residence.

Johnie had professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Willisburg Baptist Church. He served his country honorably in the United States Army National Guard. Johnie was a retired truck driver having worked at Cox Interior for 24 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Jessamine County and loved to fish, hunt, cut wood, and go to Keeneland.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Sandy Maxey (having united in marriage on December 27, 2002)

1 son: Johnie Maxey Jr. & wife Mindy of Lexington

2 step-sons: Glen Sparks II & companion Alanna Cannon, and Christopher Sparks

1 brother: Jimmy Maxey & wife Sue of Columbia

1 sister: Diane Stinnett & husband Stanley of Columbia

4 grandchildren: Jonathon Sparks, Hunter Demshar-Maxey, Haylee Maxey, and Colin Sparks

His Mother-in-law: Sallie Cook of Knifley

Brother-in-law: Bill Cook of Knifley

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Maxey.

The family chose cremation and all services will be private.

Memorials are suggested to be donations to the American Cancer Society.

Colby Deener, 95, of Taylor County, KY died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in the same house in which he was born on October 19, 1927 of the union of the late John W. Deener and Willie Lear Sullivan Deener.  

Mr. Deener was the youngest of his siblings: Lillian Deener (James) Richerson, Robert C. (Gladys) Deener, Annie Mae Deener (Turner) Wayne, Walter (Eva) Deener, Dorothy Deener (Wayne) Kessler, James W. (Jean) Deener, Ora Lee (Leslie) Morris, all of whom predeceased him.

Mr. Deener was a career farmer in the Saloma area, farming land originally purchased by his father in 1904. He served on dairy cooperative and farming support organization boards. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a lifelong member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Deener in the U.S. Army from 1946-1947.
 

SURVIVORS:

His wife of almost 74 years: Gloria Mae Reynolds

4 children: Larry C. (Martha) Deener, Deronda M. (Deener) David Eastridge, Jeffrey A. (Kimberly) Deener and Bradley N. (April) Deener

7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great-grandchildren

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, August 7, 2023 at 1:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones and Dr. Danny Morris

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens 

VISITATION: After 10:00amET on Monday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Terra Dawn Coppage, 41, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Elton Wayne Coppage and Phyllis Ann Wooley Coppage, was born February 2, 1982 in Campbellsville, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.

Terra had professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker, and loved her grandbabies. Terra enjoyed Folgers coffee, UK basketball, the Pittsburg Steelers and was a storyteller.

SURVIVORS:

6 children: Ryan Jeffries & fiancé Caron, Austin Jeffries & their dad Jason Jeffries (and her best friend), Dawn Jeffries, Spencer Bates, Chloe Bates, Jackson Bates, and Hunter Bates

3 grandchildren: Bentley Evans, Aubri Evans, and Layla Jeffries

8 brothers & sisters: Tim Coppage (Traci), Todd Coppage & fiancé Emily, T.J. Coppage (Melody), Tina Mershon (Elgin), Tammy Coppage, Tracy Coppage, Tonya Craig (Barry), and Toni Coppage

1 half-sister: Sheila Simpson (Tom)

Funeral Service: Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 1:00pmET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, with Bro. Ronnie Dobson officiating 

Burial: Tallow Creek Cemetery

Visitation: Saturday from 11:00am-1:00pmET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home

Memorials are suggested to be donations to the funeral expense fund and can be made online by clicking the "Donations" tab at the top of the obituary at lrpetty.com or at the funeral home.
 

Michelle Finn, 58, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late James Robert Mitchell and Wyona Benningfield Mitchell, was born January 14, 1965 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 7:14 P.M. on Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Campbellsville.

She was saved by the blood of The Lamb and born again. Michelle was a member of New Journey Church with special ties to Elkhorn Baptist Church; her faith was strong and she loved the Lord. 

She was branch manager at Citizens Bank and Trust Company. Michelle was an old soul, who enjoyed watching Andy Griffith and I Love Lucy and even named all her beloved pets, past and present, after the characters: Lucy, Barney, Thelma Lou, Ellie, Daphne, Brisco and Opie. She kept an immaculate home and found great enjoyment in her flowers and going camping. Michelle loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed cheering on her grandchildren at the ballpark. 

She united in marriage to Eddie Finn May 13, 2000.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Eddie Finn of Campbellsville (who was the love of her life)

2 sons: Tyler Finn & wife Jade of Campbellsville and Cody Finn of Campbellsville & his significant other, Jacinta Perkins of Hodgenville

4 grandchildren: Tyson Finn, Ryce Finn, Cohen Finn and Elsie Mae Finn

Her mother-in-law: Lillie Finn of Campbellsville

2 sisters-in-law: Renay England & husband Steve of Campbellsville and Melisa Clark & husband Tom of Georgia

3 nephews

Many other relatives & friends

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VISITATION: Friday, August 4, 2023 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

CELEBRATION OF LIFE:  Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty and Bro. Jeff Edwards

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
 

John Douglas Milby, 93, of Greensburg, KY, son of the late Roy Milby and Irene Wilcoxson Milby, was born May 4, 1930 and passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Greensburg.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a farmer and worked for Anaconda Wire and Cable Company. He loved fishing, watching NASCAR, and watching University of Kentucky Basketball.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mary Margaret Hinton Milby on June 17, 2005 having united in marriage on May 27, 1949; a son-in-law, Dr. Joseph “Joe” Miller; a sister, Nancy Carol Yates; and a brother, Bruce Milby.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Joan Ellen Miller of Campbellsville

1 son & daughter-in-law: Kevin Milby & Megan of Danville

4 grandchildren: Beth Pike & Dustin of Danville, Natasha Milby & Alyssa of Lexington, John David Pickett of Campbellsville, and Trae Pickett of Elizabethtown

3 great-grandchildren: Keightley Pickett, Fairington Pickett, Luna Pike

1 brother & sister-in-law: Roy Wayne Milby & Mary of Tennessee

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Funeral Service: Friday, August 4, 2023 at 2:00pmCT at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with Bro. Brenson Bishop, Bro. Kevin Brantley, and Bro. Freddie Norris officiating

Burial: Green County Memory Gardens

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Friday at the funeral home 

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Crossroads Youth Program or the Gideon Bible Fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

For more information, visit www.cowherdandparrott.com or Facebook.

PALLBEARERS: John David Pickett, Bryan Milby, Dustin Pike, Matt Milby, Josh Milby, Steve Milby, and Trae Pickett

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Joe Tommy Hodges and Members of the Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Reba Lee (Allen) Martin, 93, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Harve Allen and Meldie Owens Allen, was born October 10, 1929 in Cumberland County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in Campbellsville.

She had professed faith in Christ and attended the Salem Baptist Church at the time of her death. She was a housewife, and loved being a mother and grandmother. She farmed alongside Doug and loved to cook for everyone and no one ever left hungry. She loved sewing and quilting, having made many beautiful quilts. She loved having her grandkids around.

She united in marriage to Melvin Douglas Martin on June 8, 1951, who preceded her in death on January 26, 2017.

SURVIVORS:
3 children: Peggy Caulk, Steve Martin and Janet Martin McCubbin & husband Randy all of Campbellsville

6 grandchildren: Kevin Caulk (DeAnna), Jason Caulk (Jennifer), Jeremy Caulk (Sherry), and Jennifer Caulk all of Campbellsville; Bradley Brockman (Melissa) and Travis Brockman both of North Carolina

8 great-grandchildren: Kyle Caulk, Blake Caulk, Makenzi Caulk, Zach Caulk, Tatum Caulk, Devin Caulk, Anna Belle Brockman and Jaxon Brockman

1 great-great granddaughter: Kylie Caulk

1 sister: Lola Jones (James) of Glasgow

2 sister-in-laws: Drusilla Allen and Naomi Paxton

A host of nieces & nephews

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister: James Allen, Roy Allen, Clifton Allen, Horace Allen, Beldon Allen, Glen Allen and Margie Young.

Funeral Service: Friday August 4, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, with Bro. Michael Goodwin and Bro. Don Gowin officiating 

Burial: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

Visitation: Thursday August 3, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at L.R. Petty Funeral Home

Pallbearers & Honorary Pallbearers: Her grandchildren & great-grandchildren

The family would like to offer a very special thanks to Hosparus of Green River and to all her caregivers.

Memorial donations are suggested to be donations to Hosparus of Green River or Gideon Bibles.

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