Jerry Wayne Keltner

Posted by on Feb 9, 2026

Jerry Wayne Keltner of Campbellsville, formerly of Columbia, son of the late Ceoda Jack Keltner and Bell Marie Burris Keltner, was born January 2, 1948 in Adair County, Kentucky.  He died at 9:20 A.M., Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age:  78

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Asbury Church.

Jerry was a retired employee of Garrison Construction after thirty-five years of service.

He united in marriage to Judy Tackett December 19, 1976.

Jerry enjoyed rabbit hunting, coon hunting, riding on the tractor, farming and talking to the cows.  He loved his dog, taking care of his family and attempting to play guitar.

Besides his wife, Judy Keltner of Campbellsville, Jerry is survived by one son and  two daughters:  Jermey Keltner and wife, Kristin of Columbia, Jamie Keltner Smith and husband, DeRon of Elizabethtown and Shawna Gamble Montgomery and husband, Tim of Lexington; seven grandchildren: Keegen Taylor Keltner, DaiJa Eimaj Smith, Trenton Allen Lee Keltner, Keeshon LaTrelle Smith, Keilah Jade Heath, Connor Troy Heath and Alexandra Sha Montgomery; one brother and two sisters:  Carolyn Keltner, Becky Janes and Pam Riddle of Columbia; his fur baby, Cheyenne Bodie; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

The family would also like to add a very special “thank you” to Isabelle Briones for being the absolute best in stepping in and helping out when she was needed.  We love you, Izzy.

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All services were held privately.

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Junior Morris

Posted by on Feb 9, 2026

Junior Morris of Campbellsville, son of the late Claude Morris and Sadie Sprowles Hall, was born April 30, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 12:15 A.M., Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Elizabethtown.    Age:  86

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Levelwoods, where he had served as a Deacon.

Junior united in marriage to Shirley Morris October 16, 1965 and she preceded him in death September 30, 2009.

He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a farmer.

Junior is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Larry Wayne Morris and wife, Michelle of Levelwoods, Tommy  Morris and wife, Sharon of Campbellsville and Michelle Wilmoth and husband, Steve of Elizabethtown; five grandchildren: Coralie Dixon and husband, John of Magnolia, Casey Morris Sherrard and husband, Josh, Michael Austin Bell and wife, April and Kyle Wilmoth of Elizabethtown and Jayson Morris of Campbellsville; four great-grandchildren:  Adelyne Dixon, River Wade Dixon, Liam Bell and Olivia Bell and many other relatives and friends.

Junior was also preceded in death by a son, Troy Dean Morris.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dannie Nelson

BURIAL: Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery

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Donnie Ford

Posted by on Feb 8, 2026

Donnie Ford

Donnie Ford of Campbellsville, the son of the late Leonard Coakley Ford and Flora Alice Lewis Ford, was born November 22, 1939, in Campbellsville, and departed this life February 7, 2026, in Campbellsville. He was 86 years of age.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple and was retired from Fruit of the Loom.  He loved to go to Bradfordsville and eat fish on Friday nights!

He used to love to tend to his gardens! He took great pride in growing the best tomatoes! After 25 years at FOL Bleach House, where he would sometimes work months on end without a day off, he retired and started a mowing business. Many of his clients said they had their own gardener because he was so meticulous with everything. He would always go above and beyond and take great pride in any job he did.

He loved his kids and grandkids so much and would always make sure he had their favorite snacks at his house!

He was a quiet man who worked hard and never complained! He didn’t want much for himself, but wanted to give everything to those he loved!

He is survived by his wife, Juanita Rafferty Ford of Campbellsville, and daughters, Donna Jean White and her husband Chuck of Campbellsville, and Lisa Hornback Ford of Elizabethtown. Five grandchildren, Brandon Shawn White (Amanda), Jenna Nichole Wethington (Shannon), Mollie Williams Tucker (Logan), Callie Brooke Hornback, and Chloe Brianne Hornback. Six great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Aubrey, Landyn, Avi, Margot, and Flora.

Also, surviving is one sister, Marjorie Deanie Price of Mt. Washington.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Raymond Ford, Mardell Benningfield, Rosemary Mardis, and Leonard “Starchy” Ford.

Funeral Service: 11 AM Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Pastor Matt Boehnlein and Bro. Jase Divens will officiate.

Visitation: Monday, February 9, 2026, from 5 – 8 PM at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Alex Nelson, Greg Ford, Craig Ford, Ricky Price, Brian Rafferty, Greg Gentry, Ronnie “Burr” Mardis, and John Cox

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