Leonard “Starchy” Ford

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 26, 2026

Leonard “Starchy” Ford of Campbellsville, son of the late Leonard Coakley Ford and Flora Alice Lewis Ford, was born May 16, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:00 A.M., Saturday, January 24, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 89

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended The Rock Church.

Leonard was better known by his nick-name “Starchy” given to him by friends at an early age. The name carried with him with his work. Starchy began working in the petroleum business for many years for Ashland Oil. He was offered a position as plant manager for Ashland’s propane division. The company changed names 0ver many years from Doxol Gas, to Williams Energy Company, to Buckeye Gas, then Ferrelgas. He was District Manager over several counties when he retired after thirty five plus years.

Starchy loved spending time with his family and spent a lot of his time on the farm and the lake. He had a heart for helping others and loved it when the grandchildren would stop by with a vehicle problem needing his help. He could fix anything and was the grandkids go to person for learning how to drive. He also loved to ski, raise several gardens, piddle in his shop and just enjoy life.

He united in marriage to Annette Newcomb Ford in 1954 and were married for fifty four years before she preceded him in death December 1, 2008. He later united in marriage to Sue Gray in 2011, who survives

Besides his wife, Sue Gray Ford of Campbellsville, he is survived by his children: Greg Ford and wife, Ginger, Cathy Newton and husband, Jeff; his daughter-in-law, Judy Ford; bonus children: Robbie Gray and wife, Karen, Susan Bryant and husband, Kevin, and Deborah Gray; twelve grandchildren: Leigh Hays and husband, Phil, Brooke Parker and husband, Keith, Logan Ford and wife, Rebecca, Jenny Newton and husband, Eric, Ben Newton and wife, Sheere, Drew Newton and wife, Megan, Chad Ford, Joshua Gray, Jacob Gray, Blake Sprowles and wife, Ashley, Lexie Turpin and husband, Brady, and Chasity Berger and husband, Justin; twenty four great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Donnie Ford, one sister, Marjorie Deanie Price; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Leonard was also preceded in death by one son, Randy Ford; one granddaughter, Stacy Witham, one brother, Raymond Ford, and two sisters: Mardell Benningfield, and Rosemary Mardis.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, January 30, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Newton

ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

PALLBEARERS: Chad Ford, Logan Ford, Ben Newton, Drew Newton, Keith Parker

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Dulath Baker, Jerry Inman, Gordy Thomas, Doug Waddle

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

Kenneth Ray Knifley, 65

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 24, 2026

Kenneth Ray Knifley, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Leroy and Mae (Sublett) Knifley, was born March 11, 1960 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the Green River Trails in Greensburg. He was 65 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church.

Kenneth enjoyed being a mechanic and tinkering. He was a former employee of Coca-Cola and Sullivan Implement.

Survivors include a brother: Eugene Knifley and wife Delaine of Campbellsville; a nephew: Lyle Knifley and wife Amy of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

INTERMENT: Cane Valley Cemetery

VISITATION: after 12:00 P.M. on Saturday until time for the service.

Memorials: Donations to the Gideon’s International Bible Program, which can be made at the funeral home.

Hallie Harris

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 23, 2026

Hallie Harris of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Lewis Whitlock and Mary French Whitlock, was born February 20, 1930 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 5:30 A.M., Friday, January 23, 2026 in Campbellsville.     Age: 95

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

Hallie united in marriage to Stanley Harris October 5, 1951 and he preceded her in death November 10, 2005.

She enjoyed listening to gospel music, picking blackberries, gardening and baking.

Hallie is survived by two sons:  Randall Harris and wife, Judy and Tony Jake Harris and wife, Tracy of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren:  Josh Harris, Miranda Wethington, Nikita Harris, Cameron Harris, MaKayla Harris, Sherry Richmond, Pauline Richmond, Gary Harris and Logan Harris; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Tillie Allen; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Eunice Kay Harris, a grandson, Gary Harris, two granddaughters:  Bethany and Courtney Harris and four brothers and three sisters:  Ben Whitlock, Virgil Lee Whitlock, Lewis Whitlock, Jr., Arvin Ray Whitlock, Ermine Harris, Bessie Thompson, Flora Thompson, Jessie Harris and Artie May Underwood.

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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:      11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Raymond Hollins

BURIAL:   Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery