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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 29, 2018
Mrs. Phyllis Faye Wethington of Campbellsville passed from this life on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at her home after an extended illness. Born on July 15, 1934 in Casey County to the late Oliver Perry and Mary Elizabeth (Phelps) Atwood, she was 84 years, 1 month, and 14 days of age. Mrs. Wethington professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Pine Grove Community Church. She had served many years there as the bookkeeper, and was a former Postmaster at the Elk Horn Post Office. She was also a former caretaker at Camp Acton and a secretary at Peek’s Feed.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her husband of 61 years: Ernest “Buck” Wethington,
Five children: Kathy Krages of Louisville, Charlotte McFarland and husband Frank of Campbellsville, Ernie Wethington and wife Regina of Summersville, Steve Wethington and wife Karen of Perryville, and Milissa Miller and husband Mike of Campbellsville,
Seventeen grandchildren: Tracy and husband John, Danny and wife Shannon, Michael and wife Jennifer, Barry and wife Nancy, Matthew and wife Gena, Brian, Amelia and husband Dustin, Charlie and wife Kristina, Elizabeth, Eli, Jason, Brianna, Candace and husband Jeremy, Savannah, Toni and husband Tyler, Andrea, and Zack,
Twenty-nine great-grandchildren,
Close friends: Bro. Jeff and Carmen Edwards of Liberty,
A host of nieces and nephews,
And several other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by eight siblings: Catherine Atwood, Vernon Atwood, Hendon Atwood, Earl Atwood, her twin Ray Atwood, Gaye Bell, and infant twins.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Wethington on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Carlton Puryear will be officiating, and several of Mrs. Wethington’s family members will be sharing memories. Burial will follow in the Gum Lick Cemetery, 2643 Gum Lick Rd, Liberty, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, August 31, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 27, 2018

Stephen Dorris, II, of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, son of Steve Dorris and Judith Shreve Dorris, was born October 6, 1985, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Louisville. Age: 32
He was born and raised in the faith of Jesus Christ.
Stephen was a graduate of the University of Louisville with a degree in finance. Stephen was a gifted athlete especially in golfing and snow skiing. He loved Uof L sports and going to both UofL and UK football games with his Dad.
He is survived by his mother, Judith Shreve Dorris of Campbellsville; his father and step-mother, Steve and Carolyn Dorris of Nicholasville; his paternal grandmother, Harriet Dorris of Springfield, Tennessee; aunts and uncles: Kay and Robert Hudson of Louisville, David and Glenda Shreve and Ricky Shreve of Campbellsville, Pam and Jody Swearingen and Denise Dorris of Springfield, Tennessee, Cissy and Al Midgett of Lebanon, Tennessee and several cousins;
and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 1:00 – 4:00 P.M., Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 4:00 P.M., Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Jeff Fugate and Bro. Flynn Rodgers
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR CLAYS MILL BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME OR MAILED TO CLAYS MILL RD BAPTIST CHURCH, 3000 CLAYS MILL RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40503
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 24, 2018
Mrs. Agnes Darleen Blaul of Campbellsville was born on May 5, 1942 in Finley to the late George R. and Mary Elizabeth Mattingly. She passed from this life on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her home after an extended illness. She was 76 years, 3 months, and 5 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Blaul was a dedicated factory worker, having worked many years in the plastic molding industry before her retirement. When she wasn’t working in her garden, she enjoyed collecting dolls and playing games on her iPad.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Three children: Richard Luckett and wife Janet of Romeoville, IL, Sandra Toomey of Campbellsville, and Sharon McCroskey and companion Jay Tapia of Downers Grove, IL,
Four siblings: Wayne Mattingly and wife Betty of New Haven, Louis Mattingly and wife Loeta of Lebanon, Lorne Hill of Lebanon, and Bernice Totten of Bardstown,
Seven grandchildren: Richard Threm and wife Chrissy, Adam McCroskey and wife Kirsten, Shannon McCroskey and husband Joe, Amber Huizinga and husband Mark, Sean Toomey and wife Kasti, Lisa Luckett, and Matt Luckett,
Twelve great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Blaul, in 2016; one daughter, Susan Marie Luckett; and three siblings, Nolan, Ruth, and Emma Jean.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Blaul on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Father Saju Vadakumpaden will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Garden Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, Aug. 26, from 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) until time for the funeral.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 24, 2018

Jessie York Hunt Hawkins of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Sie Wright and Lillie Sidwell Wright, was born November 12, 1937 in Clinton County, Kentucky. She died at 6:35 A.M., Friday, August 24, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 80
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Jessie was a caretaker, not only as a profession, but in her life in general. She enjoyed preparing large meals for her family and friends and anyone else that was blessed to be there when it was time to eat. She welcomed everyone with an open heart and no one ever left her home hungry. When not in the kitchen, Jessie could be found tending her beautiful flower gardens.
She united in marriage to Michael Hawkins July 5, 2015.
Besides her husband, Michael Hawkins of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons and one daughter: Gary York and wife, Sue, Bubby York and wife, Ann and Donna Dooley and husband, Ronnie of Campbellsville; two step-sons: Chris Hawkins and wife, Michelle and Ryan Hawkins and wife, Joanie of Elizabethtown; six grandchildren; twenty step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; three brothers: Glen Wright and wife, Betty of Campbellsville, Mac Wright of Albany and Dale Wright of Glasgow; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Dewey Riddle and Anna Jean Burns.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ronnie Dooley
BURIAL: White Hill Cemetery, Cumberland County
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 23, 2018
Eddie Davis of Franklin, Indiana, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Edmond Jasper Davis, II and Katherine “Katie” Silva Davis, was born August 7, 1958 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died Monday, August 20, 2018 in Franklin. Age: 60
He was of the Catholic Faith.
Eddie was a quality control employee with Webber Farms in Lawrenceburg until he was disabled by an automobile accident on his way to work and prior to this, he worked at Caulk Hardware.
Eddie loved motorcycles and was formerly employed at Smith Yamaha Shop, and he enjoyed boats and anything with speed. The fact that he survived the 1974 tornado because his father put his helmet on him which was ripped off by the wind may have made him feel invincible.
He is survived by one half-sister, Barbara Wilcoxson and husband, Wayne of Hodgenville; two nieces and two nephews: Della Loyall and husband, Ronnie of Campbellsville, Shelia Skaggs of Mt. Sherman and Mike Wilcoxson and wife, Sue and Wendell Wilcoxson and wife, Dana of Hodgenville; special friends, Stanley Junior and Kathy McCubbin of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Albert Davis.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Fr. SajuVadakumpadan
BURIAL: Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 22, 2018
Mr. Robert Michael “Mike” Gribbins of Campbellsville passed from this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his home after an illness. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Stanley Shirrell and Rosie Mae (Helm) Gribbins, he was 65 years, 10 months, and 25 days of age. Mr. Gribbins was a semi truck driver, having recently retired after 50 years of service. He was a patriot, and served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He loved old cars and motorcycles; his most recent project, and prized possession, was his ’74 Duster.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife Ruby (Cox) Gribbins,
Two children: Roger Dale Antle and wife Valerie of Smiths Grove, and Stacie Worth and husband Jody of Louisville,
Two brothers: Greg Gribbins and wife Nona, and Terry Gribbins, all of Campbellsville,
Two sisters: Lisa Cox and husband Roland, and Patti Gribbins, all of Campbellsville,
Nine grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy and David Gribbins.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Gribbins on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 12:30 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. David Mouser will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY, with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veteran’s Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 23, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 22, 2018
Mr. Jeffrey Daniel Murphy of Campbellsville passed from this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Jewish Hospital after an unexpected illness. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 24, 1968, he was 50 years, 1 month, and 28 days of age. He earned his living as a truck driver and traveled this country with his wife, Mrs. Cary Beth. His passion, though, was in auto body repair, and he was exceptionally talented in that field. He also built and flew high-end RC cars and planes when he wasn’t creating art or drawing. Mr. Murphy had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Cary Beth (Pyles) Murphy,
His father: Harold Murphy of Portsmouth, OH,
His mother and stepfather: Judith Diane (Sheets) and Ottie Williams of Peebles, OH,
Four children: Rayven Murphy of Campbellsville, Brock Murphy of Morehead, Willie Broyles and wife Angie of Lebanon, and Jimbo Broyles of Campbellsville,
Eight siblings: Timothy Murphy and wife Autumn of Newcomerstown, OH, Kenneth Bryan Murphy and wife Joanna of New Boston, OH, Melissa Keeton of Ohio, Harold Leroy Murphy of Maryland, Kevin Murphy and wife Kimmy of Peebles, OH, Priscilla Carter of Wortland,Salana Williams of Ohio, and Michelle Williams of Ohio,
Six grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Murphy on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Cremation will be accorded him after the service. Bro. Ottie Williams will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Aug 25, from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 22, 2018

Robert Ray Brown, the son of the late Abraham and Stella Johnson Brown, was born Saturday, August 9, 1941in Russell County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Knifley, KY at his home. He was 77 years and 13 days of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a retired minister of the Church of the Nazarene, have served as pastor of Rheber, Creelsboro, King Bee and Brandenburg Church of the Nazarene and served twice as pastor of the Knifley Brethren in Christ. He was a Veteran of Vietnam, having served in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife: Nina West Brown of Knifley; two sons: Robert Wayne Brown of Campbellsville and Cydnee Jayne Praxis of Louisville; two grandchildren: Will Clark-Praxis and Audrey Rose Clark-Praxis; two sisters-in-law: Mary Woodcox and husband Danny of Campbellsville and Betty Arnold of Columbia and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 11 siblings.
The family has chosen cremation and NO public services are scheduled at this time.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements. 
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 20, 2018
Zona Mae (Bryant) Hedrick, the daughter of the late Elmer and Ruby Sinclair Bryant, was born Saturday, April 10, 1937 in Columbia, KY and departed this life on Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Campbellsville at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 81 years, 4 months and 9 days of age.
She was a former employee of Lindsey Wilson College, having worked in the dining hall. She was a former Miss Adair County Fair, a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include a daughter: Gina Coker and husband Mark of Campbellsville; a grandson: Alex England of Campbellsville; nieces and nephews: Bobby Montgomery and wife Denise, Mike Montgomery, Vickie Maier, Laura Montgomery, Joel Montgomery and Todd Bryant and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Reba Dobson, a brother: William T. Bryant and a nephew: Jeff Montgomery.
A memorial visitation for Zona Bryant Hedrick will be Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 1:00-3:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
No Public funeral service will be held
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 19, 2018
Hellen Ridgeway of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Henry Farlow and Frances West Haupt, was born February 25, 1928 in Jackson, Mississippi. She died at 9:40 P. M., Saturday, August 18, 2018 in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Age: 90
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church and was a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
Hellen was a former accountant at various locations. She loved the beauty of flowers and relaxing with her dog Brody.
She united in marriage to Lawrence Wilson December 19, 1959 he preceded her in death September 26, 1974. Hellen later united in marriage to Clarence Ridgeway March 11, 1988 and he preceded her in death March 23, 2010.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: L.A. “Fella” Wilson and wife, Sarah of Campbellsville, Kentucky and Susan Bottenfield and husband, Gary of Stuarts Draft, Virginia; two step-daughters: Linda Stevens and husband, Steve and Lynette Moore and husband, Daryl of Texas; four grandchildren: Joshua Wilson and wife, Lisa, Zach Wilson, Michelle Busick and Natasha Rogers; several great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Charles Farlow of Oklahoma; two half sisters and one half brother: Sandra Fowler of Mississippi, Mary Nell Smith of Tennessee and Larry Farlow; and many other relatives and friends.
VISITATION: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 20, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, Kentucky and 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home in Waynesboro, Virginia
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 24, 2018 at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home in Waynesboro, Virginia by Bro. Phil Forehand
BURIAL: Augusta Memorial Gardens Waynesboro, Virginia
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO WOODLAWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND THOSE MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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