Cindy Akridge

Posted by on Jun 19, 2026

Cindy Akridge of Campbellsville, daughter of Dwalla Rash Akridge and the late Clyde Akridge, was born August 26, 1966 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 1:43 A.M., Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Cincinnati.     Age: 59

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.

She was a retired business owner, CNA and seamstress.

Cindy was a beautiful soul whose kindness and compassion touched everyone she met. She never hesitated to lend a helping hand and loved others wholeheartedly, especially her children and grandchildren, who were the center of her world. Family and friends meant everything to her, and she cherished every moment spent making memories with those she loved.

Affectionately known as “Mimi,” she embraced that title with immense pride and joy. Her grandchildren adored her, and the love she shared with them was truly special. Cindy was a talented seamstress whose creativity and skill brought joy to many. She also had a passion for travel and especially enjoyed going on cruises and exploring new places.

Above all, Cindy loved Jesus. Her faith was evident in the way she lived her life—with grace, generosity, and unwavering love for others. Her legacy of faith, kindness, and devotion to family will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by one son and one daughter:  Nick Pendleton and wife, Bailee of Campbellsville and Brittany Wells and husband, Logan of Shepherdsville; four grandchildren:  Leighton Wells, Everett Wells, Ivy Pendleton and Demi Pendleton; her mother, Dwalla Akridge of Campbellsville; one brother, Lee Akridge and wife, Suzette of Campbellsville; one niece, Samantha Akridge, and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, June 22, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:      11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Cameron Rash

BURIAL:  Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery

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

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Greg Rice

Posted by on Jun 18, 2026

Greg Rice of Campbellsville, son of Helen Douglas Dearen Rice and the late Frank Eugene Rice, was born July 30, 1961 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 6:23 P.M., Monday, June 15, 2026 in Campbellsville.       Age: 64

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.

Greg was employed as the Director of Materials Management at Taylor Regional Hospital for thirty-five years.  He also was a former member of the Campbellsville City Council.  He loved spending time working on the farm, supporting children’s programs, lending a helping hand and working in the Emmaus community.  Greg’s family and the community he served knew him to be and will always remember him as a great man.

Greg is survived by his mother, Helen Rice; one brother, David Rice and wife, Brenda; two special nieces:  Angie Draper and husband, Tim and Sara Harris and husband, Donald, all of Campbellsville; two great-nieces:  Breanna Graham and husband, Colton and Abby Draper and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, June 19, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty and Rev. Larry Frisby

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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Mary Theresa Mills

Posted by on Jun 16, 2026

Mary Theresa Mills of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Virgil Victor Mills and Ada Lee Stamp Mills, was born January 30, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 10:30 A.M., Monday, June 15, 2026 in Campbellsville.     Age: 94

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Merrimac Christian Church.

Mary was a homemaker.

She is survived by two daughters and one son:  Diane Garrett, Dale Mills and wife, Charity and Debbie Williams and special friend, Jason of Campbellsville; six grandchildren:  Shelly Peterson and husband, Steven of Marion County, Douglas Garrett and wife, Destine, Teresa Garrett, Sarina Morris, Shane Morris and wife, Tisha and Simon Morris and wife, Jamie of Campbellsville; twenty-four great-grandchildren; thirteen great-great-grandchildren;

several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Mary was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Karen Orberson and two brothers and three sisters:  Granville Mills, Russell Mills, Helen Summers, Edith Abell and Rosie Swihart.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:      1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Duane Orange

BURIAL:  Merrimac Cemetery

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

 

 

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Darrell Hunt

Posted by on Jun 16, 2026

Darrell Hunt of Campbellsville, son of the late Oliver Hunt and Elva Hunt, was born October 17, 1934 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 8:39 A.M., Monday, June 15, 2026 in Campbellsville.         Age: 91

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church. Darrell was also an active member with the Gideons International for many years.

He was a retired butcher with several different grocery stores.

Darrell united in marriage to Nancy Burress June 17, 1956 and she preceded him in death December 18, 2022.

He enjoyed playing golf and watching sports.

Darrell is survived by three daughters:  Donna Faulkner and husband, Scott and Cindy Hunt of Campbellsville and Allison Hunt and husband, Thomas Bowen of Bellingham, Washington; two grandsons:  Chris Faulkner and Zack Faulkner and wife, Baylee of Campbellsville; one step-grandson, T.  J. Bowen of Bellingham, Washington; one sister, Mildred Wise and husband, Carl of Lexington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Friday, June 19, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. John Hurtgen

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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Mildred Alene Eastridge

Posted by on Jun 15, 2026

Mildred Alene Eastridge, 88, of Knifley, died Sunday, June 14, 2026, from an extended illness. She was the daughter of late GB and Lora Davidson and she was born on August, 19, 1937.

She was a life-long farmer. She grew up on a farm with her parents in the Little Cake community. She was married to Howard Wayne Eastridge on Jan. 27, 1959. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in January 2022. He preceded her in death on Monday, July 11, 2022. Together, they had a dairy farm and raised tobacco. They continued dairy farming until the cows were sold in 2001. Upon selling the dairy cows, they continued with beef cattle, horses, pigs and sheep. Besides working on the farm, she was an avid gardener, both of vegetables and flowers; was a splendid cook, everyone always cherishing MeMaw’s fried apple pies; and a skilled seamstress, having made many of her children’s clothes and then clothes for grandchildren and great-grandchildren. During the winter, she would most often be found quilting, stripping tobacco for several within the community, and picking out hickory nuts for baking. She directly completed or assisted in the completion of 100’s of quilts, mostly to be given to family members (young and old). She professed faith in her Lord early in life and was a dedicated Sunday school teacher for children and assisted whenever needed in many church programs. She grew up attending churches in the Celina, TN and Burkesville, KY areas and then primarily in Columbia, KY following her family’s move to Little Cake after construction of the Dale Hollow Reservoir which flooded their homeplace.  During her later years, she attended the Broadway Church of Christ until her health hindered her from leaving home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Wendall Davidson of Marion, IN. She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Lenuel Eastridge (Donna) of Marysville, Ohio, Howard Eastridge (Briann) of Columbia, and Paula Bault of Knifley; six grandchildren: Matthew (Alecia) Eastridge of Bowling Green, KY; Megan (Justin) McCreary of Marysville, Ohio; Jordan (LeeAnn) Eastridge of Saloma; Brittany Eastridge of Bowling Green, KY; Bethany (Cody) Hammond of Brandenburg, and Sarah (Brian) Showalter of Marysville, Ohio; two step grandchildren, Chaz (Samantha) Giles of Columbia and Dr. Van (Karli) Giles of Columbia; eleven great-grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Betty Eastridge of Knifley, Mary Williams of Campbellsville, and Myra Greer of Knifley; one brother-in-law Ronnie (Darlene) Eastridge of Campbellsville; and many other family members and friends who have been a tremendous support.

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The visitation will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 5:00-8:00 pm at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Visitation will also occur from 10:00-11:00 am on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with the funeral following at 11:00 am at Broadway Church of Christ in Campbellsville. Burial will be in the Eastridge Cemetery in Knifley.

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