Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 25, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Fred Taube of Campbellsville, the son of the late Fred Taube and Blanche Holcomb Taube, was born in Knox County, IN, on June 17, 1931, and departed this life on March 25, 2025, in Campbellsville. He was 93 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Woodlawn Christian Church and had also served as Assistant Minister of Pastoral Care in Michigan, and also served as an Elder. He was a veteran having served his country honorably in the United States Army in Korea. He was a factory worker and a former employee at Dollywood. He loved gardening, cooking, landscaping, and reading. He also loved playing board games and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Hedy Herter Taube, having united in marriage on July 13, 1957. Three children: Butch Taube (Rhonda) of Texas, Vicki Barnes (Bruce) of Florida, and Scott Taube (Beth) of Campbellsville. 5 grandchildren: Ryan Taube (Terri) Marc Taube and Fiancé Lindsey, Heather Bruno (Zach), Lindsey Hines (Stephen), Kayla Stultz (David). 6 great-grandchildren: Haylea Taube, Aiden Bruno, Carter Hines, Aubree Hines, Maizie Taube, and Adalinn Stultz.
Also surviving is one sister, Bonnie Florey of Michigan.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Micah Bruno, one sister, and one brother, Doris Buck and Bill Taube.
The family has chosen cremation, and there will be no services.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 25, 2025
Melvin Johnson of Knifley, son of the late Robert Johnson and Lela Allen Johnson, was born September 13, 1942 in Casey County, Kentucky. He died at 2:15 P.M., Monday, March 24, 2025 in Knifley. Age 82.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Knifley Christian Church where he had served as a Deacon for many years.
Melvin was a retired knitting room supervisor with Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
He loved fishing and spending time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
Melvin united in marriage to Lucille Hood July 31, 1964.
Besides his wife, Lucille Johnson of Knifley, Melvin is survived by one daughter and one son: Mary Kay Cox and significant other, James Biven of Campbellsville and Joey Johnson and wife, Jennifer of Danville; seven grandchildren: Nathan Cox and wife, Victoria of Knifley, Makayla Young and husband, Brandon of Greensburg, Andrea Patterson and Don and Markiesha Yocum and Zack of Danville, Justin Carter and wife, Tara of Columbia, Jonathan Armstrong and wife, Jennifer of Florida and Allen Johnson; twenty-three great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters: Shelby Swafford of Tennessee, Larry Johnson of Indiana and Wanda Sanders of Liberty; two sisters-in-law: Louise Stearman and husband, Wayne and Sheila Dunham; his fur baby, Porsche; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Melvin was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Christina Miles; two brothers and five sisters: Lilburn Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Louise Parker, Edith Campbell, Daisy Miller, Phyllis Cox and Shirley Cox.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeremy Wethington
BURIAL: Roley Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 24, 2025
Doug Thompson, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Doyle and Lois Jean (Eastridge) Thompson, was born in Taylor County on April 23, 1972 and departed this life on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Campbellsville at his home, He was 52 years of age.
He was a certified welder for 27 years. He was of the Christian Faith and attended the Campbellsville Church of the Nazarene. He was a sports fanatic and was very athletic, and enjoyed Nascar. He was an avid UK and Dallas Cowboys fan. Doug also loved helping people.
Survivors include his children: Carly Waldrep (Blair), Jacob Thompson and Angel Edelen (Patric Gabehart); a sister: Bonnie Graham (Roy).
Also surviving are his grandchildren: Crimson Waldrep, Lacy and Leah Covey and his expectant grandchild: Camden Waldrep; special nieces: Shanda Campbell and Tara Perkins (Jaspar) and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Doug Thompson will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.
Bro. Dwayne Lobb will be officiating.
The family requested visitation on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service
Doug will be laid to rest beside his parents in the Eastridge Cemetery.
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Pallbearers: Jacob Thompson, Blair Waldrep, Patric Gabehart, Jaspar Perkins, Mark Roney, Connor Roney.
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