Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 30, 2025
Mr. Rodger Daniel Covey of Campbellsville, son of the late Nehemiah and Phyllis (Camisa) Covey, was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 3, 1955. He departed this life on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Hospital being 70 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a retired construction worker, mechanic, and over-the-road truck driver. A talented woodworker, he also enjoyed time spent outdoors, and cherished the time spent hunting and fishing with his family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His devoted wife: Linda (Jones) Covey,
Four children: Tammy Fisher and husband Michael of Franklin, and Ramona Burris, Doug Harris and wife Kim, and Chad Harris and wife Sheena, all of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: Albert Covey and wife Joyce of Hayden, Idaho, and Ruben Covey of Campbellsville,
Fourteen grandchildren,
Twenty-three great grandchildren,
One great-great grandchild,
And a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by three siblings: Carolyn Covey, Richard Covey, and David Covey.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Covey on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
Burial will follow in the Elliott Cemetery on Speck Ridge Rd, Elk Horn.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 29, 2025
Phil Allan Bertram of Campbellsville, son of the late Judge George O. Bertram and Golda Risen Bertram, was born May 26, 1941 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Age: 84
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Methodist Church where he served in many leadership roles. He served for many years as a Sunday School teacher to children, youth, and adults. He was also a faithful member of the Chancel Choir.
Phil served many years with The Gideons International. He was a regular speaker at area churches on behalf of the organization. He frequently served as an officer of the local camp. He regularly helped distribute scriptures in Kentucky and New York city. He also made distributions in several states and foreign countries including Argentina, Chile, Kenya, and Peru.
Phil was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and the University of Louisville School of Law. He was a retired attorney and a partner in the law firm Faulkner, Bertram, and Cox for more than forty years. He was a Life Fellow of the Kentucky Bar Foundation and a Senior Counselor of the Kentucky Bar Association.
Phil supported education with his gifts and service. He volunteered as a one-on-one mentor to students at various elementary schools. He had served on the Board of Education for Campbellsville Independent School District. He was a member of the President’s Club at Campbellsville University, the President’s Society at Lindsey Wilson College, and the Cupola Society at Western Kentucky University. He was the founding patron of The Martha E. Bertram Christian School in San Juan de Lurigancho, Peru.
Phil served his community in many capacities, including the Jaycees, Taylor County Board of Elections, President of the Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, and President of the Brookside Cemetery. He was selected Outstanding Young Man in 1972 by Campbellsville Jaycees. He was selected Citizen of the Year in 1975 and 2021 by Campbellsville Chamber of Commerce.
He united in marriage to Martha L. Ennis March 2, 1963 and she preceded him in death January 1, 2017. He later united in marriage to “Missy” Hong Cam Le October 27, 2024, who survives.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one son and two daughters: Deborah Kay DeMers and husband, Brian of Midway, Judge Allan Ray Bertram and wife, Kelli of Campbellsville, and Martha Phyllis Arnett and husband, Mark of Lexington; six grandchildren: Sierra Kay DeMers, Jacqueline Noel DeMers, Sydney Elizabeth Bertram Jacobs and husband, Sebastian, Madison Nicole Bertram, Marcus Phillip Arnett, and Ava Josephine Arnett; two bonus grandchildren: Cameron Wilson and Chandler Wilson; two step-children: Dr. Kim C. Le of St. Joseph, Illinois, and Kevin Le and wife, Tina of Los Angeles, California; two step-grandchildren: Carson King and Brayden Le; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Phil was also preceded in death by a beloved sister, Kay Risen Bertram Collins on March 2, 1996, and a beloved brother, George Barry Bertram on January 2, 2025.
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VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 5, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Parrot & Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dr. Ted Beam, Rev. Larry Cochran and Craig Cox.
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BROOKSIDE CEMETERY, FIRST METHODIST CHURCH, GIDEON BIBLES, OR THE MARTHA E. BERTRAM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN SAN JUAN DE LURIGANCHO, PERU AND THESE MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 29, 2025
Andy Trevis Rice of Campbellsville, the son of the late Sharon Gail (Foley) Rice was born August 31, 1972 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Friday, November 28, 2025 at his residence. He was 53 years of age.
He was a former employee of the Red Ace gas station and enjoyed talking with friends, listening to music, playing cards and wresting.
He is survived by two brothers: James Eric Rice and Joey Rice, both of Campbellsville and a host of cousins and friends.
The family chose cremation.
NO services are planned at this time
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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