Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 21, 2026
Melva Beard of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Wilbur Wethington and Bea Stayton Wethington, was born November 17, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:50 A.M., Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 89
Melva had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.
She united in marriage to J.T. Beard December 6, 1957 and he preceded her in death July 20, 2019.
Melva loved tending her garden and always had a yard full of flowers and plants. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and quilting, and she was a member of the Taylor County Extension Homemakers Club.
She is survived by one daughter and two sons: Janie Beard Hlavinka and husband, Brian of East Bernard, Texas, Scott Beard and wife, Gayle of Campbellsville, and Jeff Beard of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Amanda Beard of Campbellsville, Blair Burress and husband, Riley of Campbellsville, Shelby Beard of Palm Coast, Florida, Nathan Hlavinka and wife, Mary Kate of Bury St. Edwards, England, Andrew Hlavinka and wife, Mallory of Hockley, Texas, Joshua Hlavinka and wife, Megan of East Bernard, Texas, and Ethan Hlavinka and wife, Raegan of Fulshear, Texas; eight great-grandchildren: Aiden Zuniga, Layla Zuniga, Boe Burress, Jason Burress, Aleah Burress, Henry Hlavinka, Charlotte Hlavinka, and Katherine Hlavinka; and many other relatives and friends.
Melva was preceded in death by a son, Bernie Beard, and a sister, Martha McCubbin.The family would like to express their appreciation to Melva’s caregivers, Pam Parker, Donna Belcher, and Robin Gabehart during her time of need. _______________
VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum
PALLBEARERS: Riley Burress, Andrew Hlavinka, Ethan Hlavinka, Joshua Hlavinka, Nathan Hlavinka, Aiden Zuniga
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 19, 2026
Mrs. Sandra Sue (Chappell) Ayers of Elk Horn, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed from this life on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Veldon and Hazel Lorraine (Cauble) Chappell and was 79 years of age at the time of her passing. She was a former municipal employee, having worked for the the City of Indianapolis, the State of Indiana, and the United States Postal Service. She was a member of Old Bethel United Methodist Church and was the devoted wife of Mr. Jeffrey Ayers, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2023.
She was also preceded in death by an infant son: Kenneth Warren, and a former son-in-law: Richard Wilson.
Mrs. Ayers leaves to mourn her passing: a daughter: Kathryn Jo Ayers,
Two siblings: Marilyn Jackson and Linda Powell,
Four grandchildren: Brandy Cooper and husband Brandon, Meagan Cox, Cody Borders, and Nikki Wilson,
Six great-grandchildren: Nastaja Cooper, Zeliah Cooper, Brandon Cooper, Jr., L.J. Martin, Alyianna Buntain, and Ava Buntain,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Ayers had chosen cremation. She will be interred beside her late husband in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Indiana at a later date.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 16, 2026
Judy Anne Chappel White, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Bennie and Louise (Atkins) Hunt, was born April 21, 1945, in Marion County, KY, and departed this life on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 80 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Salem Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and enjoyed bingo, working outside, listening to Elvis, and spending time with grandkids.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Gerald Chappel; a son, Jamie Chappel; and a sister, Ina Bailey.
Survivors include a son, Mark Chappel, and wife Janie; a daughter, Lucretia Bryant; and a daughter-in-law, Kathy Chappel, all of Campbellsville.
Also a brother: Jim Hunt and wife Sue; a sister: Diane and husband Troy, all of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Amy Reynolds, Jay Chappel, Kayla Cox, David Chappel, Tyler Quinn, Alexis Spires, and Dylan Reeves; twelve great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Judy Anne Chappel White will be on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Officiating: Bro. Jimmy York
Interment in the Chappel Cemetery at Knifley.
Visitation 5-8 P.M. Tuesday and after 8:00 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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