Eugene “Gene’ Fred Taube

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.

Doug Thompson

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.

William Junior Price

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 24, 2025

William Junior Price of Campbellsville, the son of the late Chester Price and Mattie Lou Barnett Price, was born on April 23, 1944, in Taylor County and departed this life on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. He was 80 years of age.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Separate Baptist Church. He was a former truck driver for Nally & Gibson, a former employee of Fruit of the Loom for 26 years, and Taylor Regional Hospital Environmental Services Dept. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening.

He is survived by his loving wife Doreda Shofner Price, an uncle: Ralph Barnett (Dorothy) of Mt. Washington, an aunt, Mary Lawson of Campbellsville, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Virgil and Doris Shofner, three nieces, and one nephew: Charity Mills, Tabetha Davis, Misty Roller, and Christopher Shofner. and a host of other relatives and friends.

The Funeral Service for William Junior Price will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Zion Cemetery.

Bro. Raymond Atwood and Bro. Troy Grider will be officiating.

The family has requested visitation at the funeral home on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Pallbearers: Ralph Brock, Larry McFall, Eddie Brock, Roy McCarol, Donnie Cowan, and Thomas Grimes.

David Lee Miller

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 20, 2025

David Lee Miller of Columbia, the son of the late Bert Lee Miller and Georgia Ann Bridgewaters Miller was born September 28, 1943, and departed this life on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 81 years of age.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Green County. He was a farmer and a veteran having served his country honorably in the United States Army in Vietnam. He was a former caretaker of the Bridgwater-Groves-Caldwell Cemetery and just “worked all the time”, and he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Rochelle Brady and her husband Al of Campbellsville, one grandson, Chanson Atkinson (Chloe) and two great-grandsons: Jett and Jrue, along with one expected great-grandchild.

Also, two sisters: Jessie Shrivers, and Betty Jo Harris, both of Louisville, a host of nieces and nephews, and a special nephew: James David Miller.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his lifelong companion Geraldine Miller on Nov. 11, 2023, and one sister Joyce Rose Miller.

The funeral service for David Lee Miller will be at 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 24, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Bridgewater-Groves-Caldwell Cemetery in the Cane Valley Community of Green County with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Rev. Michael Caldwell and Chanson Atkinson will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Monday, March 24, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.