Vaughn (Mike) Boyd

Posted by on Jun 11, 2025

Vaughn (Mike) Boyd, 79, of Campbellsville, Ky beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on June 10, 2025.  Born on April 20, 1946 to Robert James and Virginia Ilene Boyd (nee Hendy) in Mt Clemens, MI.

Mike was well known and loved for his sense of humor and being “Big Mike”, the guy that made friends wherever he went, and helped anyone who needed it.

Mike served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1966, proudly serving his country in Germany during Vietnam. Upon discharge, he returned home courted and married his loving, devoted and dedicated wife of 57 years, Sandra Kay Boyd (nee Johnson) on October 28, 1967 in New Baltimore, MI at First Baptist Church. Mike made a life for and built a family with Sandra by working at and retiring from Ford Motor Company. Above all else Mike loved his family.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Boyd, his daughter De Shawna Kay Laney (Steve), his grandsons:  Nicholas Vaughn, Connor Paul Boden and Jacob William Laney, his brothers Robert Archie Boyd (Sandee) and Eugene Jacob Boyd (Pamela), and many cherished nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.  Mike is predeceased by his parents, Robert J. and Virginia I. Boyd, his brothers:  Jack W. Boyd, Peter J. Boyd and a sister, Bonnie J. Wolfbauer (nee Boyd).

Mike will be remembered for his love for life, his laughter, his jokes, and how he loved to tease.  He will be missed terribly but his memory will be forever held close.  We love you Big Mike, a bushel and a peck…

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 13, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   11:00 A.M., Friday, June 13, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Edwards

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

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Vickie Sprowles

Posted by on Jun 8, 2025

Vickie Sprowles of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Paul Ramsey and Lucille Ramsey Caulk Hunt, was born November 7, 1948 in San Diego, California. She died at 4:52 A.M., Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 76

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Point Pleasant Lighthouse Baptist Church.

Vickie was a retired employee of Campbellsville University where she worked in the Business Office.

She united in marriage to Eddie Sprowles April 25, 1969.

Besides her husband, Eddie Sprowles of Campbellsville, she is also survived by one daughter, Dana Dudgeon and husband, David of Campbellsville; special nieces and nephews: Heather Thompson and husband, Terry of Hiseville, David Ramsey and wife, Julie of Vermont, Daisy Ramsey of Arkansas, and Daniel Ramsey and wife, Leah of Alabama; and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Ramsey.

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VISITATION:  5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Monday, June 9, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Collison, Sr. and Rev. J. Alvin Hardy

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ST. JUDES CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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James C. “Jim” Miller, Jr.

Posted by on Jun 4, 2025

Jim Miller of Campbellsville, son of the late James C. “J.C.” Miller, Jr. and Jane Howell Crouch Miller, was born March 26, 1943 in Marion County, Kentucky.  He died at 9:23 P.M., Monday, June 2, 2025 in Lexington.  Age: 82

Jim professed faith in Christ.

Jim was a very proud graduate of Campbellsville High School – Class of 1961, and a graduate of the University of Kentucky, earning a B.S. In Banking and Finance in 1965.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army.

Jim retired from Taylor County Bank in 2007, after more than sixty years of service.  He worked his way through every area and department, eventually climbing to the role of the President and CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

A natural student of bank operations, under Jim’s Leadership the bank grew it’s assets from 7 million dollars, to over 22 million dollars by 1976.  He loved the bank and the employees, where his sharp wit and warm smile endeared him to everyone he met.

Jim also served many years as a board member and Chairman of the Taylor County Industrial Foundation.

Jim, an avid golfer, could often be found at the Campbellsville Country Club and periodically playing at his vacation home at Daufuskie Island, South Carolina.

In addition to golf, Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing, working on his farm, traveling, boating on Green River Lake, and spending time with his family and pets.

Survived by his loving wife, of thirty-five years, Debbie Furkin Miller, having united in marriage on March 2, 1990.

Besides his wife, Debbie Miller of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and three daughters:  James C. Miller, IV and wife, Jenny of Campbellsville, Meg Miller Januski and husband, Mike of Lexington, Stephanie Miller Claydon and husband, Paul of Las Vegas, Nevada and Ashley Tucker Green and husband, David of Brentwood, Tennessee; ten grandchildren:  Sarah Januski Dunn and husband, Jordan of Lexington, Megan Januski of DeLand, Florida, Max Claydon of Las Vegas, Nevada and Aaron Claydon of Suffolk, England; Jack Miller, Izzie Miller, Sofie Miller and Charlie Miller of Campbellsville and Claire Green and Tucker Green of Brentwood, Tennessee; two great-grandchildren:  Miller Dunn and Hudson Dunn of Lexington; one sister, Janet Miller Wade of Bowling Green; one nephew, William T. Wade, Jr. of Bowling Green; one great-niece; Ellie Wade; his fur baby, Cash and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Friday, June 6, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with military honors by the United States Army

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FIRST FOUNDATION FOR ICHTHYOSIS AND RELATED SKIN TYPES OR THE TAYLOR COUNTY SPCA AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Opal Christine Gumm Forrest

Posted by on May 28, 2025

Opal Christine Gumm Forrest of Franklin, Indiana, formerly of Knifley, daughter of the late Alfred Gumm and Mattie Ann Seaborne Gumm, was born April 1, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She died at 8:02 P.M., Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Indianapolis.   Age: 99

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

Christine was a homemaker and a farmer.

She united in marriage to Robert Lee Forrest April 20, 1947 and he preceded her in death March 30, 1992.

Christine enjoyed doing embroidery and watching TV game shows.  She loved flowers and reading.

Christine is survived by one son and one daughter: Ronnie Forrest and wife, Debra of Columbus, Indiana and Opal Forrest Hughes and husband, Alfred of Franklin, Indiana; three grandchildren:  Cindy Hughes, Debbie Hughes of Franklin, Indiana and Christy Forrest Mullins and husband, Lewis of Seymour, Indiana; seven great-grandchildren:  Chris Barkes and wife, Taylor, Brandon Barkes, Justin Mullins, Dakota Forrest, Austin Forrest, Taylor Forrest and Maddie Forrest; two great-great-grandchildren:  Evie Barkes and Ellie Barkes; two sisters:  Carol McClure and Peggy Houk of Campbellsville; a granddaughter-in-law, Dee Forrest; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jeff Forrest; three brothers and three sisters:  Buck Gumm, Johnny Gumm, Haskell Gumm, Irene Barnett, Imogene Harris and Nellie Livesay.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   11:00 A.M., Friday, May 30, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Michael Goodwin

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

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Jimmie Brockman

Posted by on May 28, 2025

Jimmie Brockman of Campbellsville, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, in Campbellsville.  He was born October 11, 1945 in Adair County, Kentucky to the late Harry Weldon Brockman, Sr. and Nancy Jane Curry Brockman.  Age:  79

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

He was a retired farmer and employee of Parker Kalon in Campbellsville after thirty-eight years of service.

Jimmy had a passion for farming and cattle.  He loved gardening and taking care of his lawn and flowers.

He is survived by one son, Eric Brockman (Jennifer) of Louisville.  His grandson, Brinnen Brockman.  Two brothers, Joe Brockman (Peggy) and Jesse Brockman (Sally), both of Campbellsville.  Several nieces and nephews and a whole host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Hollis Brockman and sisters, Ethel Pollard, Julia Reynolds, and Jean Corbin.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Earl West and Rev. Ashley Shuffett

BURIAL:    Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR LIBERTY CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

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