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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 24, 2022
 LaVerne Rhodes of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Omer Williams and Willard Logan Williams, was born February 21, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Friday, June 24, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
LaVerne was a Christian woman and was baptized in Green River when she was eleven. As a child, she joined Pikes Ridge Baptist Church and later joined Green River Memorial Baptist Church where she remained a member until the time of her passing.
LaVerne worked for four years at the ASC office, Union Underwear for twenty years, Kentucky Governor Louie B. Nunn Safety Department and worked her last eight years before retirement in the office of the Taylor County High School.
She united in marriage to Walter D. Rhodes April 4, 1969.
Besides her husband, Walter Rhodes of Campbellsville, LaVerne is survived by fourteen nieces and nephews: Patricia Pierce, Richard Williams, Judy McCormack, Ronnie Hearon, Diana Gordon, Sheila Walsh, Ronda Maxwell, Peggy Strawder, Donna Harlow, Randy McCubbin, Greg McCubbin, John McCubbin, Butch Shive and Doug Shive; several great and great-great-nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by five siblings: Christine Shive, Barbara Hearon, John Richard Williams, Geneva McCubbin and Golden Williams and one niece, Lana Martin.
VISITATION: 5:00- 8:00 P.M., Monday, June 27th at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey
Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Don Gowin and Pastor Myren Howard
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES, GREEN RIVER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH OR GREEN RIVER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jun 23, 2022
 Brandon Ray Little, 42, of Liberty, Kentucky, son of Leonard Arthur Little Sr., and Sandra Thichava Little, of Liberty, was born November 13th, 1980, in Canton, Illinois, and departed this life on June 20th, 2022.
He professed his faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith and attended Mt. Salem Baptist Church. Brandon enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving son, brother, boyfriend, and friend.
Besides his parents Brandon is survived by:
Two brothers: Kevin Timothy Little, and his wife, Tonia, of Liberty; and Leonard Arthur Little Jr, of Liberty.
Direct cremation was chosen by the family. Auberry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Brandon Little at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 22, 2022
Leonard “Jam Up” McDonald of Campbellsville, son of the late James Garland McDonald and Lucille Graham McDonald, was born May 4, 1937 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 10:45 P.M., Monday, June 20, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 85
He professed faith in Christ and attended Campbellsville Separate Baptist Church.
Leonard was a retired knitting room employee of Fruit of the Loom after some forty years of service.
He loved NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Dale, Sr. and Kevin Harvick. He also enjoyed taking care of his car and his yard.
Leonard united in marriage to Joyce N. Farmer August 23, 1958 and she preceded him in death September 13, 2007.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Lea Ann and Steve Benningfield of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Jonathan Wilson and wife, Nancy and Jacob Vaughn of Campbellsville and Jessica Adkins of Louisville; five step-grandchildren: Stephanie Skaggs, Craig Benningfield and wife, Bridgette, Steve Benningfield, Jr., Syndie Benningfield and Stacey Meredith and husband, Drew; several great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Larry McDonald and wife, Linda of Concord, North Carolina and Linda Johnson of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 24, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Arnold Sprowles and Bro. Raymond Atwood
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 20, 2022
 Mr. Earl Ray Sims of Campbellsville, formerly of Princeton, was born in Caldwell County on June 21, 1954 to the late Raymond Ray and Marie Gladis (Lantrip) Sims. He departed this life on Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Rex Robley VA Medical Center, having attained the age of 67 years, 11 months, and 27 days. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Carrying the Torch Ministries. Mr. Sims was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He was a former detective for the Ft. Walton, Florida Police Department, but was best known for his work as an insurance salesman after his return to Princeton.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Cassie (Arnold) Sims of Campbellsville,
Five children: Patrick Sims of Princeton, Michael Sims and husband Bill Rastain of Crystal Lake, IL, Jason Sims and wife Shawntell of Cedar Bluff, VA, David Sims and wife Robin of Campbellsville, and Blake Hoots of Louisville,
Two siblings: Cathy Wells of Nebo, and Richard Sims of Princeton,
Three grandchildren,
And a host of extended family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Sims on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Pastor James Glenn McInteer will officiate. Interment will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 5:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Carrying the Torch Ministries, 415 Wain St, Columbia, KY 42728.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 20, 2022
 Ruth Kilby Van Cleave of Campbellsville, KY and Boulder, CO, the daughter of Robert E. Lee and Lou Vada (Wethington) Kilby, was born and raised in the Acton Community of Taylor County. She passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes on June 17, 2022 with her husband, daughter, and son-in-law at her home in Campbellsville. She was 86 years of age.
After graduating from Taylor County High School, Ruth met and married George William “Bill” Van Cleave, who soon joined the Army. Ruth traveled with her husband around the country while he was in the military and later when he was an engineer with IBM. Ruth and Bill went on to have two children, Vicki and Michael. Ruth loved to travel and explore new places. She met friends everywhere she went. When IBM moved her husband to Boulder, she fell in love with Colorado and felt she had found her “home”. She stayed in Colorado for 42 years, and split time between Boulder and Campbellsville for 22 years.
Ruth was a lover of genealogy, fishing, crafting, sewing, landscaping, and staying busy with her hands. She regularly played Bridge, Gin Rummy and Scrabble. She was dedicated to helping children in need by sewing and donating clothes and toys.
Besides her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 4 brothers, Naomi Jones, Leona Pike, Ella Wagner, Elza, Troy, Roy, and Howard Kilby; her son, Michael Van Cleave in 2019; and her great granddaughter, Mia Miller in 2014.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, George William “Bill” Van Cleave; her sister, Herlene Kilby; her daughter Dr. Vicki Van Cleave-Lawrence (Stanley); 6 grandchildren (Andee, Nicole, Nick, Italo, Scott and Dale); 2 great grandchildren (Sage & Xander); her caregiver: Betty Smith and many other relatives and friends.
Services for Ruth Kilby Van Cleave will be at:
L.R. Petty Funeral Home – Acton-Mannsville Chapel
250 Wooleyville Road, Campbellsville, KY
Saturday, June 25, 2022 – Funeral: 11:00 A.M.
Visitation: 9:00-11:00 A.M.
Entombment will be in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Monday, June 27, 2022 at 11:00 A.M.
Masks are suggested and will only be required if Covid-19 levels are high in Taylor County.
Kilby Family Reunion at the Acton Campground following services.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 19, 2022
 George Morris of Campbellsville, son of the late Rollin Orbia Morris and Clara Neat Morris was born August 11, 1930 in Middletown, Ohio. He died at 11:00 P.M., Friday, June 17, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon.
George was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was a retired employee of Kentucky Utilities after some thirty years of service.
He was an avid fisherman.
George united in marriage to Patricia Reynolds July 16, 1951.
Besides his wife, Pat Morris of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters: Sharon Lee and husband, Henry and Janet Deener and husband, John of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Richard Scott Deener of Campbellsville, Marsha Deener Warren and husband, Eric of Richmond and Corey Lee Shultz and husband, Tanner of Lexington; four great-grandchildren: Ethan Warren, Eli Warren, Evie Warren and Henry Shultz; two brothers: Orbie Rollin Morris and wife, Nancy of Louisville and Robert “Bobby” Morris and wife, Polly of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law: Dolores and Gene Money.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. Dwayne Norman and Dr. James Jones
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 17, 2022
 Ann Wethington McFarland of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Emanuel Wethington and Lorena May Gabehart Wethington, was born August 9, 1935 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 5:55 P.M., Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
Ann was co-owner and operator with her husband, J. W. McFarland, of McFarland Meat Processing and was formerly a Chairman of the Board of Directors at Taylor Regional Hospital. Ann had a positive attitude, was always smiling and laughing and full of life. She loved to travel with her husband and friends and had been to forty-nine states.
She united in marriage to J. W. McFarland February 25, 1957 and he preceded her in death thirteen years to the day on June 16, 2009 and almost to the hour.
Ann is survived by two sons and two daughters: Bryan McFarland and wife, Kim, Mark McFarland and wife, Betty and Patty Rodgers and husband, Doug of Campbellsville and Lynn Henley and husband, Roger of Bardstown; three grandchildren: Megan Hatcher (Daniel), Rachel Parker (Michael) and Jeremy McFarland (Shelby) ; five great-grandchildren: Max Hatcher, Griffin Hatcher, Will Hatcher, Beau Parker and Noa Kate Parker; three brothers and one sister: Bill Wethington of Campbellsville, George Wethington and John Wethington of Louisville and Emma Jo Mangold of Somerset; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Ann was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas E. Wethington.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, June 20, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Deacon Joe Dant and Dr. James E. Jones
BURIAL: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
To watch the Funeral Service for Ann Wethington McFarland, please visit https://www.facebook.com/parrott.ramsey.52 at the time of the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 17, 2022
 EPSON MFP image Kaye Hudgins, widow of Billy Joe Hudgins, passed away on June 17, 2022 after succumbing to the effects of Alzheimer’s. Kaye was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky and graduated from Campbellsville High School.
Kaye married Bill on July 2, 1961 and they shared their life together until his death in 2008. After a few years of marriage, Kaye and Bill settled in Lexington to raise their family. Kaye was trained in bookkeeping and worked for Lexington Steel Supply until Bill’s job took them to Goldsboro, North Carolina in 1986. After several years, Bill’s job took he and Kaye from North Carolina to Germantown, Tennessee to Hendersonville, Tennessee and finally settling back in Campbellsville in 1995. In Campbellsville, Kaye joined Wholesale Hardwood Interiors as a bookkeeper and worked there until her retirement in 2006. Kaye enjoyed her retirement by spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She also enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with her sisters, Jane and Jessie, and her brother, Donnie and sister-in-law, Viola. She also enjoyed her morning walks with good friend, Carol Mobley.
Other than her husband, Kaye was preceded in death by her mother, Emma Osborne, her twin brother, Ray Osborne and her sister, Jane Moore.
Kaye is survived by her two sons: Joe Hudgins (Lynn), Lexington, Kentucky and Jeff Hudgins (Prim), Lexington, Kentucky; three grandchildren: Clayton Hudgins (Danica), Frankfort, Kentucky, Joseph Hudgins (Paige), Norfolk, Virginia and Brock Hudgins, Lexington, Kentucky and one great-grandchild, Woodson Hudgins, Frankfort, Kentucky; two siblings: Donnie Osborne (Viola), Campbellsville, Kentucky and sister, Jessie Lee (Jimmy), Campbellsville, Kentucky.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Viola and Donnie Osborne for the love and assistance they gave Kaye later in her life. They both went above and beyond in providing assistance to Kaye, Joe and Jeff. The family would like to thank the help Kay received at Bluegrass Way and Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab.
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VISITATION: 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Murphy
BURIAL: Bethel Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Bethel First Presbyterian Church in Campbellsville and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 16, 2022
 Brandon Charles Edward Baker, 44 of Campbellsville passed away on June 14, 2022 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital.
Brandon was a member of Grace missionary Baptist church and was born on January 21, 1978 in Hardin County, KY.
He was loved by many family and friends. Survivors include his loving parents. His father: Ralph “Pete” Edward Baker & wife Tammy Jones of Campbellsville; his mother; Dianna Lynn Dennison Baker of Campbellsville; aunts & uncles; Teresa(Garland) Caver, Cindy(David) Combs, Jimmy(April) Baker, Connie Dennison, Jeanie(Bob) Grammer, David(Patty) Dennison, Ronnie(May) Dennison, Murray(Marsha) Glasgow.
Brandons loving Cousins; Timmy(Family) Combs, Chris(Family) Combs , Scott(Family) Caver, Paul(Family) Caver, Veanna Hamilton, Kathy Hensley, John(Julie) Dennison, Bo(Marla) Hensley, Amy(Daniel) Turner, Lisa(Brian) White, Charlie(Antoinette) Dennison, Leanne Parrish. Second cousins: Tatum, Jacob, Angel, Hayden, Kayla, Shane, Braden, Addie, Chloe, Aiden, Shiloh, Whitney, Sarah, Eli, Ricky, Khloe, Zamora, Ellianna and many other loved ones.
Brandon was preceded in death by grandparents Charles & Shirley Dennison, Ralph” Pete” Edward SR & Doris Baker: uncles Billy Baker & Kennie Dennison and Aunt Vickie Gail Dennison Glasgow; cousin Andrew Curtis Dennison.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Grace Missionary Baptist Church 10187 Hodgenville Road Campbellsville with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Bro. Walter Milby will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 1:00 P.M. at the church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 16, 2022
 Jimmy James “Bubba” Tungate, of Campbellsville, the son of Jimmy and Jane (Tate) Tungate, was born May 30, 1985 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Taylor County. He was 37 years of age.
He was a former truck driver, factory worker, and roofer, and was of the Methodist faith.
“Bubba”, as he was lovingly known by his close friends and family, enjoyed riding four wheelers and motorcycles, being outdoors, and playing video games with his nieces and nephews.
Survivors include his parents: Jimmy and Jane Tungate, two sisters: Rita Reynolds and husband Drew, and Jessica Tungate and companion Roy Wooley.
Also surviving are his nieces and nephews: Kaylee, Nolan and James Carson Reynolds, Destiny Milby, Samantha and Gracie Wooley and best friends: Jason Keith, Dustin Jones, and Jerome Fulkerson, close cousins: Ronald Lee Cowan, James Michael Clarkson, James Robert Tungate, Robert Tungate, and Scott Cowan.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: James Harrison Tungate, Sr., Mary Lucy Wilkerson, Shelby Raymond Tate; his great-grandparents: Layfette and Corie Tungate and John Wilkerson.
The funeral service for Jimmy James “Bubba” Tungate will be Monday, June 20, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.
Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. until time for the service.
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