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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 14, 2021
 Clyde Everett Pruitt of Campbellsville, the son of the late Ervin and Bertha (Sanders) Pruitt, was born April 2, 1948 in Larue County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 72 years of age.
He had made a profession of Faith in Christ and was a former pastor in the Baptist Church.
He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army.
He was a retired special education teacher in the Nelson, Hart and Marion County school district.
He enjoyed traveling, camping and a full-time RV fanatic.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers: Betty Pierce, Jerry Wayne Pruitt and one as an infant.
Survivors include his wife: Rebecca ‘Becky” (Morgan) Pruitt; a daughter: Robin Marrs and husband Greg and one granddaughter: Sarah Marrs all of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Clyde Everett Pruitt will be conducted Monday, February 22, 2021 at 2:30 P.M. at the Lebanon National Cemetery. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home parking lot at approx 1:45 P.M.
Family requests visitation on Sunday, February 21, 2021 from 4-7 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There will be no visitation on Monday.
Memorials are suggested to the Crusade for Children, which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Feb 12, 2021
 Mr. Lewis “Bird” Weatherford, 85, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Wilbur Weatherford and Lela Hoskins Weatherford was born in Taylor County on September 24th, 1935, and departed this life on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.
Mr. Weatherford professed his faith in Christ and was a member of Elkhorn Methodist Church. He was a retired Southern States employee after working 42 years for Southern States from September 1956 – September 1997. Bird loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids. He loved to farm, work with his cows, and loved his dog, Punkin.
Mr. Weatherford is survived by his loving wife of sixty-six years of marriage, Mrs. Wanda Faye Bertram Weatherford, having united in marriage on July 28th, 1954.
Mr. Weatherford is also survived by one daughter and one son: Patricia and her husband Ronald “Sam” Porter of Campbellsville. David and his wife Pam Weatherford of Campbellsville.
Two grandchildren: Karen Hardin and her husband Tye of Campbellsville. Janet and her husband Dustin Barnes of Campbellsville.
Four great-grandchildren: Lane Hardin, Lela Hardin, Jackson Barnes, and Dalton Barnes, all of Campbellsville.
Two sister-in-laws: Betty Scott and Louvenia Weatherford, both of Campbellsville.
Besides his parents, Mr. Weatherford is preceded in death by one sister and two brothers: Marian Perkins, R.H. Weatherford, and Hoover Weatherford.
A walk-through visitation will be held Saturday, February 13th, 2021, from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 14th, 2021, at 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Bro. Bill Davenport and Bro. Ronnie Dooley will be officiating the service.
The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Gideons Bibles which can be made at the funeral home.
Social distancing guidelines and masks are required upon entering building.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Lewis “Bird” Weatherford at our funeral home. God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 12, 2021
William Randolph Davenport was born on Dec 8, 1925 and left this earthly life on February 10, 2021. He is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Randy was born in Pineville, Missouri to Jesse Mitchell and Helene Vail Davenport. The fifth of six children, Randy grew up on a farm in rural southwest Missouri, where he learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and love of family. Those early life lessons served him well, as he went on to accomplish much during his life.
Randy enlisted in the Navy near the end of WWII, and was sent for naval training at the University of Louisville where he completed his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at University of Louisville. It was at U of L that he met his wife of 73 years, Janet Chambers. He went on to earn his master’s and doctorate of Education at the University of Arkansas. After working as a teacher and principal in the public schools, he was a professor of education at both Butler University and the University of Michigan, Flint, serving as chairman of the department. In 1969, he became President of Campbellsville College (University), in Campbellsville, KY, serving in that position until his retirement in 1988.
Randy was passionate about the Gideon Ministry that provides scripture placement in the United States and internationally. He held many positions in this organization, serving as International President for several years. Baptist by denomination and a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church, Randy served in many capacities, including serving as choir director, Sunday school teacher and deacon. His singular goal was to serve the Lord and find opportunities to show Jesus to others.
In public, Randy held many leadership positions in various organizations. At home, he was a kind and gentle father, loving husband, and caring grandfather, who had the time to answer questions, listen to concerns, or tell stories. He loved music, books, and poetry. Until his final days, he could still quote entire poems he had learned in his childhood.
Randy is survived by his wife, Janet, and his children Liz Wilson(Bill), Martin (Sue), Mary and Susan; his 7 grand-children BJ, Jon, Mike Wilson; Ben Stewart (Shannon), Jenny Davenport, Abbie Stovall (Daniel), Julie Davenport; 3 great-grandchildren Noah Stewart, Braeden Stewart, William Stovall; and Kim Byram. He was Uncle Randy to many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Melvin Davenport, Lawrence Davenport, Joe Davenport, Louise Dill and Jessie Atkinson
Deep gratitude from the family to all that loved and cared for him over the past several years: Louise, Rita, Josh, Mary, Patricia, Debbie, Margaret, Lindsey, and Hosparus Health of Green River.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts of Gideon Bibles or donations to Campbellsville University.
Services will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ransdell Chapel on the campus of Campbellsville University. Visitation will be prior to the service at beginning at 1:00.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 11, 2021
 John “Junior” Stearman, of Greensburg, the son of the late John and Elsie (Darnell) Stearman, was born April 24, 1934 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in Louisville at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center. He was 86 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Bethlehem Baptist Church and South Greensburg Baptist Church. He was a former automobile body repairman for Goff Motors in Greensburg.
He united in marriage to Creacy Jane (Howard) Stearman, who preceded him in death.
Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Tom and Vernon Stearman.
He is survived a daughter and son: Janie Cox and husband Barry of Campbellsville and Steve Stearman and wife Janet of Greenburg; two brothers: Paul Stearman and wife Nanette of Henderson and Raymond Stearman of Lebanon; four grandchildren: Shae Jones, Carlee Milby, Brandon Dudgeon and Dakota Smith; six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
A private graveside service will be held at Darnell Cemetery in Green County.
Rev. Wilburn Bonta will be officiating
THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION PRIOR TO SERVICE!!!!
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 9, 2021
 Margaret Faye Murphy of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (White) Waggner, was born October 22, 2021 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Monday, February 8, 2021 in Liberty at the Casey County Hospital. She was 80 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Church of the Nazarene where she was a former youth leader.
She was retired from Westlake Primary Care in Columbia and was the former owner of M&M Ceramics.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Murphy, a brother: Charles Waggner and a sister: Alien Chelf.
She is survived by a daughter: Marsha Silas of Campbellsville; a sister: Nellie Cox of Elk Horn ; a brother: Louis Waggner of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Jonathan Silas and Christopher Silas; a great-grandchild: Madison Silas and a host of other relatives and friends.
A public graveside service for Margaret Fay Murphy will be conducted Friday, February 12, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. at the Elk Horn Cemetery on Elk Horn Loop off Hwy 76 in Taylor County. Rev. David Young will be officiating.
There will be no visitation prior to the service.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 8, 2021
 Peggy Sue Bray, the daughter of Elsie Sue (Chandler) Bray of Knifley was born June 21, 2958 in Jefferson County and departed this life on Monday, February 8, 2021 in Campbellsville at her home. She was 62 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Peggy loved collecting, going to yard sales and spending time with her family.
Besides her mother she is survived by three children: Donald Bray of Campbellsville, Dana Bray and companion William Sanders of Campbellsville and Christopher Gamel of Washington; eight brothers and sister: Danny Bray and wife Chris, Ricky Bray and wife Angie both of Campbellsville, Karen Overstreet and husband Jimmy, Bobby Bray and wife Deedra and Bill Bray and wife Melissa all of Campbellsville, Tina Coffman and husband Joe and Missy Gibson and wife Lester both of Tennessee and Joe Bray and wife Tracy of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three sisters: Darlene Brandenburg, Cathy Bray and Betty Bray.
The funeral service for Peggy Sue Bray will be Friday at 12 Noon EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.
Visitation will be on Friday from 10:30 AM EST until time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home or by clicking the “Donation” tab at the top of this obituary.
Masks and social distancing required.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 8, 2021
Betty Richerson, daughter of the late Eddie Wheat Pendleton and Flora Elizabeth Larimore Pendleton, was born March 24, 1937 in Borger, Texas. She died at 7:10 P.M., Sunday, February 7, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Betty was a retired GED instructor with the Campbellsville Independent School systems and a former food service employee.
She loved gardening and enjoying spending time with her grandbabies.
Betty is survived by five daughters: Debbie Durham of Greensburg, Sandy Holmes and husband, Allen, Renee Farmer and Janee Keltner and husband, Terry of Campbellsville and Jackie Mattingly and husband, Scott of Raywick; five grandchildren: Sarah Arthur and husband, Sean of Greensburg, Heather Farmer and fiancée, Anthony Ewing and Aaron Farmer of Lebanon, Shan Keltner and wife, Tracy of Midway and Jarrod Keltner and wife, Whitley of Lexington; five great-grandchildren: Kayleigh Farmer, Brooklyn Jo Keltner, Ace Farmer, Delilah Arthur and Keira Keltner; one brother, Raymond Pendleton and wife, Susan of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, Tony Richerson; five brothers and one sister: Jr. Pendleton, Jim L. Pendleton, Robert M. Pendleton, John W. Pendleton, Bernard Pendleton and Pauline Patterson.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Eddie Finn
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 6, 2021
 Mrs. Erin Kaye Martin of Campbellsville was born in Taylor County on June 3, 1982. She departed this life on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 38 years, 8 months, and 2 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Martin was a Registered Nurse and the Director of Nursing at Green County Primary Care. She loved people, and enjoyed cooking and baking, and shopping for (and with), her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard and Gracie Jeter.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her husband: Kelly Martin,
Four children: Ren Martin, Max Davis, Zach Martin, and Sarah Davis,
Her father: Dr. Richard Jeter and wife Eveylene,
Her mother: Deborah Summers Baugh,
Three siblings: Matthew Underwood and wife Jeanette of LaGrange, Ashley Dooley and husband Damon of Campbellsville, and Morgan Moore and husband Cody of Alabama,
Her mother-in-law: Margaret Martin,
A sister-in-law: Jen Carney,
Special friends: Dr. Gary Partin and staff, and Shelly Carter,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Martin on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L. R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Mr. Bill Sanders will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 4, 2021
 William Patrick “Stubbs” Myers, the son of the late Roberrt Thomas and Sally Carol (Beard) Myers, was born December 23, 1962 in the St. Joe Community of Marion County and departed this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 58 years of age.
He was the former operator of S & L Gutters and was of the Catholic Faith.
He is survived by his wife: Lisa G. (Humphress) Myers of Campbellsville; four Children: Chelsea and Michelle Nelson Campbellsville and Joseph Myers Wise of Campbellsville, Jordan Hunt and husband Richard of Cave City and Cory Myers and Kayla of Elizabethtown; his sisters: Gayla Thomas and husband Scott of Calvary, Paula Canant and husband Kenneth of Owensboro and Greta Mucci and husband Jim of Casey County, KY; his grandchildren: Alex, Alysa, Braydan, Ava, Sebastian and Hunter.
Also surviving is his his step-mother: Libby Myers Wetherford of Lebanon; his father-in-law and mother-in-law:Winfred “Jolly” and Elsa Katheryn (Lee) Humphress of Campbellsville; twelve nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Richard T. “Ricky” Myers, Robert A. “Ears” Myers and Joseph M. Myers.
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Family requests visitation after 5 PM on Saturday until time for service.
Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund which can be made at the funeral home or by clicking ‘Donation” at the top of the obituary.
MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING IS REQUIRED
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 4, 2021
David Henderson of Campbellsville, son of the late Raymond Thomas Henderson and Lunetta Nix Henderson, was born February 19, 1940 in Fayette County, Kentucky. He died at 9:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Glasgow. Age: 80
He professed faith in Christ and attended Mt. Washington Baptist Church.
He united in marriage to Faye M. Calhoun December 20, 1958.
David enjoyed the country life, horses, being outdoors, and restoring antiques. He and his wife, Faye enjoyed square dancing together and Bluegrass music. David even played the banjo, mandolin and guitar.
Besides his wife, Faye M. Henderson of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Angie Henderson; two grandsons: Eric Henderson and Ethan Henderson and wife, Saelim; two great-granddaughters: Sarana Henderson and Aella Henderson, all of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law, John Calhoun; nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Palmer Henderson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jimmy York
BURIAL: Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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