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; eight grandchildren: Amanda Beard of Campbellsville, Richie Zuniga 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
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 16, 2026
Rachel (Penn) Hubbard Crowe
September 27, 1932 – February 13, 2026
Rachel Hubbard Crowe, 93, was a native of Taylor County, Kentucky. Rachel passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 13, 2026.
Rachel was a 1951 graduate of Campbellsville High School and attended many of her class reunions until her health prohibited it. She maintained life-long friendships with many of her classmates.
Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Huston Crowe; father, Owen Walker Hubbard; mother, Ella Dudgeon Hubbard; brothers, Herman Hubbard and Julian Hubbard. She is survived by her daughter, Cretia Crowe Ridderikhoff (David) of Enola, Arkansas; sons, Barry Huston Crowe (Vanda) of Madison, Mississippi and Charles Walker Crowe (Teresa) of Terry, Mississippi. Rachel had two grandsons and a great granddaughter: Charles Everett Crowe, Blake Huston Crowe (Ashlei) and Alley Jolyn Crowe. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Rachel had great pride in having been an AKC show dog breeder for over 30 years of French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers and Doberman Pinschers. She bred many champions and was widely acknowledged for her dogs, knowledge of pedigrees and breeding. She loved going to dog shows and was always willing to help others and mentored many people in her breeds. Some of the friends she made while showing and breeding dogs were lifelong and she cherished each one. She never stopped talking about her love for her dogs, but she also was known to take in any stray cat or dog who needed a home. Her love for animals was bottomless.
In her later years, Rachel became very interested in genealogy and spent countless hours researching and studying her family tree. She also had a great love for politics and was a lifelong Republican. She had a special interest in getting the elder abuse laws passed in Kentucky. Rachel was a huge fan of Rush Limbaugh and listened to his program daily. She was very proud to be a Republican and an American.
A special thank you to Moore Funeral Home, Cabot, Arkansas for her transport back home to Kentucky and Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home for all the arrangements.
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GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Friday, February 20, 2026 at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 14, 2026
Clay Bell of Campbellsville, son of the late J.D. Bell and Judy Despain Bell, was born January 30, 1985 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:51 P.M., Friday, February 13, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 41
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church
Clay loved spending his time outdoors golfing, kayaking, and playing with his fur babies.
He united in marriage to Megan Bays June 10, 2017.
Besides his wife, Megan Bell of Campbellsville, he is survived by one brother: Caleb Bell of Florida; one brother-in-law: Grant Bays and wife, Abbie of Campbellsville; one sister-in-law: Amanda Ellington and husband, Johnny of Berea; his mother-in-law: Ann Moss and husband, George; his chosen brother: Jason Sanders, all of Campbellsville; his fur babies: Daryl, Gertie, and KiKi. many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens in Campbellsville by Bro. Grant Bays
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 10, 2026
Nevada Hortense “Tensie” Skaggs, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was born on October 3, 1933 and passed peacefully on February 9, 2026. She was the daughter of the late John Luther Walker and Lillie Alton Berry Walker,
She was united in marriage to Billy M. Skaggs on September 28, 1956 and together they shared many years of love, faith and family. Hortense made a profession of faith and was a faithful member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
Hortense is survived by her devoted husband, Bill Skaggs; four children: Kathy Newton (Keith), Donna Kerr (John), Tammy Wilson (Kevin) and Kent Skaggs (Tonia), all of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Jennifer Brashear (Jared) of Bowling Green, Jessica Newton of Campbellsville, Phil Durham of Campbellsville, Kyle Newton (Megan) of Greensburg, Corey Watson (Victoria) of Campbellsville, Alex Wilson (Kelsi) of Campbellsville, Allen Wilson (Christine) of Campbellsville, Kenzi Howell (Jeff) of Salvisa and Noah Skaggs of Campbellsville and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Better known to all as “Tensie”, Hortense was loved by everyone she met and had a special way of making people feel deeply loved in return. She was pure joy and goodness, and her home was always a place of warmth and welcome. She was especially famous for her fried apple pies, Twinkie cake and skillet hamburgers – meals that brought family together and created memories that will last a lifetime.
Hortense’s legacy of love, faith and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Hortense was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: James Walker, Lois Hudgins and Eulene Vaughn.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Todd Parish
BURIAL: Robinson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 10, 2026
Sam Hackley Newcomb of Frankfort, son of the late Thornton “Nornie” Newcomb and Ruth Hackley Newcomb, passed away peacefully at Central Baptist Hospital on February 8, 2026 with his wife and son by his side. Age: 77
Sam was born March 13, 1948 in Marion County. He was a graduate of Campbellsville High School and Eastern Kentucky University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He made a profession of faith and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church and also attended First United Methodist Church of Frankfort.
Sam was elected Taylor County Circuit Court Clerk in 1988 and retired in 2005. Prior to his election, he was Chief Deputy.
Sam served as past President, Vice President and Treasurer of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks, past President of Campbellsville Rotary Club and current member of the Board of Directors for Taylor County Bank.
He united in marriage to Shiela Wood Newcomb on January 11, 1971. Sam was survived by his wife of 55 years, Shiela Newcomb; his favorite and only son, Ryan; his two granddaughters, Elle and Claudia, who knew him as Papa, and who he loved fiercely and only slightly spoiled; his daughter-in-law, Ashley; and his brother, John Newcomb. Also surviving are his special cousins: Bobby Robertson, Eddie Claycomb, Ben Cook and Donabeth Doyle.
Sam also wanted to acknowledge two people who had a lasting and profound impact on his life, Laura Sue Toby and Marshall Lyon.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 13, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Lanny Garner
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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