Pat Webster

Posted by on May 5, 2025

Pat Cave Webster, a beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully in Lexington, Kentucky, on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Born to Helen and Ruby Cave, Pat was a lifelong resident of Campbellsville. She attended Campbellsville Schools and graduated from Campbellsville University with a degree in education. On April 28, 1961, she married Robert Webster. They shared a loving marriage until his passing on May 2, 2000.

Pat dedicated her career to teaching in the Campbellsville school system until her retirement in 1990. She was known for her warmth, dedication, and deep care for her students.

A faithful member of Campbellsville Christian Church, Pat played piano for worship services for many years and served on various committees, always ready to lend her time and talents. Her love for service extended into the broader community as well. She was civically engaged, serving on the Public Library Board and the Recycling Committee. She was active with the Homemakers, the Retired Teachers Association, and the Hospital Auxiliary.

Pat is survived by her daughter, Karen Simpson (Gary) of Lexington, and her son, Gary Webster of Winchester. She was the proud grandmother of Hannah Simpson of Louisville and Lucas Simpson of Lexington. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Cecil (Jim) of Lexington, as well as several nieces, nephews, and other beloved family members and friends.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Liberty Ridge Senior Living in Lexington for their care and support during Pat’s seven-year residence.

Visitation will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m., with the service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Dr. Joel Patton will officiate the service.  Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to  Immeasurably More, a Mission Ministry of Campbellsville Christian Church. Donations can be sent to the church or made at the funeral home.

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Richard “Kenneth” Dudgeon

Posted by on May 4, 2025

Richard Kenneth Dudgeon of Campbellsville, son of the late Richard Howard Dudgeon and Wanda Aileen Smith Dudgeon, was born February 20, 1942 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:25 A.M., Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age: 83

He professed faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.

He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.

Richard loved spending his free time hunting, fishing and golfing.

He is survived by two sons and one daughter: Mark Dudgeon and wife, Chris, Deanna Hunt and husband, Robbie and Ryan Dudgeon of Campbellsville; ten grandchildren: Lindsay Dudgeon, Brittany Gray and husband, Darian, Jacob Dudgeon and wife, Sheila, Craig Benningfield and wife, Bridgette, Samantha Coomer and husband, Stephen, Caitlin Abston and husband, Nick, Matthew Hunt and fiancé, Chloe, Creed Dudgeon, Lily Dudgeon and Eden Dudgeon; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters: Lisa Squires and husband, Darryl and Renee Bland and husband, Doug of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE:   11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jimmy York

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Julia “Judy” Ann Poore

Posted by on May 2, 2025

Julia “Judy” Ann Poore, age 79, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on July 2,1945 to Jesse and Terry Poore.  Judy was blessed with different work opportunities throughout her career, most notably as a real estate agent.  She was a born salesperson and entrepreneur, much like her father.

Judy lived several places throughout her life but spent most of her years in Campbellsville near her family.  After retirement, her later years were spent in Indiana, living near her daughter and her daughter’s family.

Judy loved kids and enjoyed being a grandmother to her two grandsons.  She also enjoyed being a doting aunt and great aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She also enjoyed walking, gardening, collecting, and spending time with family.

Judy is survived by her son, Christopher Murrah (Tanya), of Dunnellon, Florida; her daughter, Kelly Murrah Williams (Kenny), of Greenwood, Indiana; two grandsons, Hunter Williams of Indianapolis, Indiana and Jackson Williams of Bloomington, Indiana; her brother, Dennis Poore of Georgia, brother-in-law, Jimmie Cable of Campbellsville; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Terry Poore, siblings, Dr. Jesse Poore, Jr. and Linda Poore Cable, and sister-in-law, Deborah Poore.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Griesemer

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TOYS FOR KIDS, 437 W. MAIN STREET, CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY 42718 OR CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN, 520 W. CHESTNUT STREET, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40202 AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Kenneth “Popaw” Dotson

Posted by on May 2, 2025

Kenneth “Popaw” Dotson, 76, son of Charlie and Ruby Dotson, was born October 1, 1948 in Mahan, West Virginia and died May 1, 2025.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville for over fifty years, where he served in multiple capacities.

In 1966, he united in marriage to Ruth Powell and moved to Campbellsville shortly after.

Ken coached girl’s softball at Trace Creek for many years and was known as “Popaw” to everyone.

He was employed at Wholesale Hardwood Interiors for thirty-eight years as a cabinet maker, along with other jobs working with wood.  He retired in 2024.

Ken was preceded in death by two sons: Ken Dotson, Jr. in 2011 and Michael Dotson in infancy;  his parents Charlie and Ruby Dotson; one brother and one sister.  He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Ruth Dotson; two sons, Steven Dotson and Tracy and John Dotson and Deny; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one sister and many other relatives and friends, along with his Bible Baptist Church family.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, May 5, 2025 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle and 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle.

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

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

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Bernice Rainwater

Posted by on May 1, 2025

Bernice Rainwater of Campbellsville, daughter of Charles Thomas “Charlie” Ratcliff and Jewell Mae Skaggs Ratcliff, was born August 2, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 10:40 A.M., Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age: 85

Bernice professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.

She was employed at Taylor County Middle School cafeteria for over twenty years.

She united in marriage to William “Billy” Ras Rainwater July 2, 1960.

Bernice enjoyed being outdoors, mowing, working in h er flowers and going to yard sales.  Bernice loved spending time with her family, cooking for them (especially her “famous” fried apple pies) and decorating for the holidays.  She also enjoyed boating and traveling in the family motor home as she and Billy had traveled to thirty-eight states and Canada several times.  They enjoyed 15 years “snowbirding” to Florida each winter making lifelong friends.

Besides her husband, Billy Rainwater of Campbellsville, Bernice is survived by one son and one daughter: William Dennis Rainwater and Karen Renee Reynolds (Tim) of Campbellsville; four grandchildren:  William Joshua Rainwater (Janine) and Jordan Allen Rainwater (Jessica Hodges Jones) of Louisville, Devin Renee Cowherd (Christian) and William Reginald Reynolds (Sydney) of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren: Addie Reyn Cowherd, Terron Robert Cowherd and Karolyn Raz Reynolds; one brother, Roger Dale Ratcliff and wife, Wanda of Georgetown; two sisters-in-law:  Vicki Ratcliff of Tompkinsville and Marie Ratcliff of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Bernice was also preceded in death by two brothers:  Earl Ratcliff and David Ratcliff.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 2, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning and Rev. Jim Collison, III

ENTOMBMENT:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

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

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