Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 2, 2026
Barbara Dicken of Campbellsville, daughter of the late David Alex Shively and Lela Brockman Shively, was born January 14, 1948 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 5:15 A.M., Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 78
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of God’s Friendship Chapel.
Barbara united in marriage to Garry Dicken December 6, 1968 and he preceded her in death December 18, 2012.
She was a hard worker and was a retired childcare employee with Happy Homes Daycare and Campbellsville Baptist Church Child Development Center.
Barbara loved all her grandkids and great-grandbabies.
She is survived by one daughter, Pam Dicken of Campbellsville; son-in-law, David White of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Mylea Wicker and husband, Jackie Wicker of Campbellsville, Tanner White and significant other, Madison Johnson of Lebanon, Lydia Dicken and Chase Burton and significant other, Cheyanna Atwood of Campbellsville; six great-grandchildren: Wyatt Wicker, Whitney Wicker, Wesley Wicker, Kayden Burton, Kynslee Burton and Kolten Burton and many other relatives and friends.
Barbara was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy White May 29, 2014.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Dennis Penick
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 2, 2026
Curtis “Buddy” Garrett, of Elkhorn KY, The son of the late Johnny Garrett, Jr. and Emma Tungate Garrett, was born September, 9, 1946, in Marion County, and departed this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Campbellsville. He was 79 years of age.
He was of the Baptist Faith and was a dairy and tobacco farmer for over 60 years. He enjoyed flatfoot dancing, trap shoots, loafing at the store, and most of all he loved his family.
He is survived by his loving wife Mary Alice Fisher Garrett of Elk Horn, and three children: Nancy Lee Tungate and her companion Doug Warren of Campbellsville, Curtis Garrett and his wife Lisa of Merrimac, and Amanda Tucker and her husband Justin of Knifley. 8 grandchildren: Hope Garrett, Cody Garrett (Renee Corbin), Brittany Tungate (Chris Compton), Kelsey Garrett (Austin Harris), Bridget Tungate, Johnny Murphy, Garrett Tucker, and Emily Garrett, and 4 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a great-grandchild Addison Bray.
Funeral Service: 2 PM Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery.
Bro. Jordan Burton and Mark Harrison will officiate.
Visitation: Tuesday, 5-8 PM at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 27, 2026
Howard Glenn Cox of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, the son of the late Pete and Nancy “Lizzy” Elizabeth (Tucker) Cox, was born April 19, 1944 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on February 25, 2026 in Louisville at the Audubon Hospital. He was 81 years of age.
He was a carpenter, maintenance worker and jack of all trades and was of the Methodist Faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching UK basketball.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Jennifer (Guidotti) Cox, in 2018 and his siblings: Jim Cox, Norman Cox, Creola Biggs and Mary Alice Thompson.
Survivors include a daughter: Deborah Denise Cox of Louisville and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
INTERMENT: Merrimac Cemetery
CLERGY OFFICIATING: Pastor Will Warren
VISITATION: after 11:00 A.M. Tuesday until time for the service
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 27, 2026
Rev. Gene Arthur Weddle, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Carl and Bobbie (Chaney) Weddle, was born November 11, 1934 in Somerset, KY and departed this life on Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 91 years of age.
He was a retired Methodist Minister in the Kentucky Annual Conference.
Gene enjoyed watching the UK Wildcats, watching movies, and cherished his Viper Indy 500 pace car, taking cruises with his wife, spending time with family and friends, but most of all was his dedication to the Lord.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife: Mary Weddle, who preceded him in death on March 29, 2002.
Survivors include his wife: Rev. Carol (Gruner) Weddle of Campbellsville, a son: David Owen Weddle and wife Sue of Montana; his step-children: Laura Dicken and husband Richard of Campbellsville and Jill Davis and husband Michael of Lexington.
Also a sister: Ann Cassada of Danville; four grandchildren: Abbie Dicken of Campbellsville, Mackenzie Davis of Lexington, Jake Dicken and wife Julianna of Oak Grove, Levi Dicken and fiancé McKenzie Dixon of Campbellsville; his dog: Cooper and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.
Campbellsville First Methodist Church.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Terry Swan and Rev. J. Paul Dicken.
INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: Saturday after 11:00 A.M. until time for the service at the church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MEMORIALS: Antioch Methodist Church Fund or Hosparus, both can be made at the funeral home or at the church on Saturday.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 27, 2026
Ronnie Malone of Campbellsville, son of the late Fred Lafe Malone and Mary Willie Minor Malone, was born May 18, 1952 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:43 A.M., Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in Louisville. Age: 73
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Feathersburg Church of God.
Ronnie served his country honorably in the United States Army Reserves where he was a member of the Honor Guard and Drill Sergeant.
He united in marriage to Pat Curry May 30, 1970.
He enjoyed riding and farming and spending time with his family and dog, Romeo.
Ronnie was a retired produce supervisor at Houchens and a farmer.
Besides his wife, Pat Malone of Elk Horn, Ronnie is survived by one son and one daughter: Jamie Malone and significant other, Jackie Penick of Elk Horn and Missy Dixon and husband, Steve of Knifley; eight grandchildren: Mason Dixon and significant other, Sage Judd and McKenzie Dixon and fiance’, Levi Dicken of Knifley, James Dylan
Malone and significant other, Jade Mattingly, Mariah Shively and husband, Levi and Sarah Hunt and husband, Johnathan of Campbellsville, Jarrett Malone and fiance’, Kaitlyn Wheeler of Elk Horn, Danielle Mackie and husband, Brandon of Gabe and Zach Leftwich and wife, Sarah of Greensburg; fourteen great-grandchildren: Addie, Avery, Lively, Oakly, Graham, Lana Kate, Braylee, Madison, Amber, Drew, Mila, Jaxon, Caroline, Meredith and an expected grandchild on the way, James Casey; one sister, Betty Lou McNay of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Ronnie was also preceded in death by three brothers: David Malone, Willard Malone and Billy Malone.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 2, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Marshall Malone
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 25, 2026
Lucille Murrell Gentry of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willie Eugene Murrell and Sarah Ermine Eubank Murrell, was born May 17, 1930 in Green County, Kentucky. She died at 12:15 A.M., Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Louisville. Age: 95
Lucille grew up and professed faith in Christ at Millers Chapel Methodist Church.
She united in marriage to Rev. Ervin Gentry August 22, 1951 and he preceded her in death December 1, 2016.
Lucille was a homemaker and assisted her husband in the ministry.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter: David Gentry of Indiana, Stanley Gentry and wife, Dawn of Owensboro and Marsha Henderson and husband, Danny of Louisville; special daughter, Karen Stanton of Louisville; five grandchildren: Robert Gentry and wife, Nickie of Bowling Green, Marissa Gentry, Kelsey Abner and husband, Luke and Adrienne Gentry of Louisville and Sarah Gentry of Tennessee; two great-grandchildren: Connor Gentry and Cameron Gentry; special nieces and nephew: Sue Hayes and husband, Bruce of Lebanon, Celia Lyons of Campbellsville and James Davis of Columbia; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Lucille was preceded in death by two sisters: Sandra Kay Davis and Pauline Speed.
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VISITATIONI: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Doug Lyons
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 23, 2026
Billy R. “Pete” Daugherty, 91, of Campbellsville, died after Noon on Tuesday, February 20th, 2026, in Avon, IN.
Son of the late Anthan and Laura Marlow Daugherty, he was born April 20, 1934, in Campbell County, TN.
He professed faith in Christ, served as Deacon of Indian Heights Baptist Church and most recently was a member of Lebanon Church of Christ.
He was a retired employee of Continental Steel and Mitre Construction, both of Kokomo, IN. He was also a member of the Taylor County Sheriffs Department, having served on the Lake Patrol, Transportation and as Bailiff.
He was married to Joyce Ann Shipp, on August 20th, 1960. She preceded him in death, January 10th, 2010.
He later married Barbara Sandusky, on August 21, 2010. She preceded him in death on March 2, 2019.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Steve and Pennye Parsons of Avon, Andy and Toni Brock of Kokomo, Teresa and Ron Morgan of Campbellsville and son and daughter-in-law Shannon and Teresa Sandusky of Shepherdsville; five grandchildren: Paul Parsons of Greenwood, IN, Whitney Meyer and her husband, Craig of Evansville, IN, Lauren Davis and her husband Brian of Kokomo, Bradley Parsons and his wife, Elizabeth of Greenwood, and Adam Brock and his wife Kinsey, of Kokomo; eight great-grandchildren; Maddie, Caroline, Grant, Leilani, A.J., Fallynn, Elena, and Isaac; nine step -grandchildren and twelve step-great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Elmo, Garrett, Oliver “Buck”, Wilsie Jo “Toots”, Jane, and Betty “Corky”; his sister-in-law Peggy.
He was also preceded in death by stepson Gerry Sandusky of Madison, IN and granddaughter Casey Schaeffer of Greensburg.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Michael Goodwin
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BROOKE KNOLL VILLAGE IN AVON, INDIANA TO BE USED FOR “PETE’S FUN MONEY” AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 21, 2026
Melva Beard of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Wilbur Wethington and Bea Stayton Wethington, was born November 17, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:50 A.M., Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 89
Melva had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.
She united in marriage to J.T. Beard December 6, 1957 and he preceded her in death July 20, 2019.
Melva loved tending her garden and always had a yard full of flowers and plants. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and quilting, and she was a member of the Taylor County Extension Homemakers Club. After moving back to Taylor County, Melva revived her love of playing cards and became an avid Bridge player, sharing many trips and tournaments with her niece, Terri Chandler.
She is survived by one daughter and two sons: Janie Beard Hlavinka and husband, Brian of East Bernard, Texas, Scott Beard and wife, Gayle of Campbellsville, and Jeff Beard of Campbellsville; eight grandchildren: Amanda Beard of Campbellsville, Richie Zuniga of Campbellsville, Blair Burress and husband, Riley of Campbellsville, Shelby Beard of Palm Coast, Florida, Nathan Hlavinka and wife, Mary Kate of Bury St. Edwards, England, Andrew Hlavinka and wife, Mallory of Hockley, Texas, Joshua Hlavinka and wife, Megan of East Bernard, Texas, and Ethan Hlavinka and wife, Raegan of Fulshear, Texas; eight great-grandchildren: Aiden Zuniga, Layla Zuniga, Boe Burress, Jason Burress, Aleah Burress, Henry Hlavinka, Charlotte Hlavinka, and Katherine Hlavinka; and many other relatives and friends.
Melva was preceded in death by a son, Bernie Beard, and a sister, Martha McCubbin.The family would like to express their appreciation to Melva’s caregivers, Pam Parker, Donna Belcher, and Robin Gabehart during her time of need. _______________
VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum
PALLBEARERS: Riley Burress, Andrew Hlavinka, Ethan Hlavinka, Joshua Hlavinka, Nathan Hlavinka, Aiden Zuniga
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 19, 2026
Mrs. Sandra Sue (Chappell) Ayers of Elk Horn, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed from this life on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Veldon and Hazel Lorraine (Cauble) Chappell and was 79 years of age at the time of her passing. She was a former municipal employee, having worked for the the City of Indianapolis, the State of Indiana, and the United States Postal Service. She was a member of Old Bethel United Methodist Church and was the devoted wife of Mr. Jeffrey Ayers, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2023.
She was also preceded in death by an infant son: Kenneth Warren, and a former son-in-law: Richard Wilson.
Mrs. Ayers leaves to mourn her passing: a daughter: Kathryn Jo Ayers,
Two siblings: Marilyn Jackson and Linda Powell,
Four grandchildren: Brandy Cooper and husband Brandon, Meagan Cox, Cody Borders, and Nikki Wilson,
Six great-grandchildren: Nastaja Cooper, Zeliah Cooper, Brandon Cooper, Jr., L.J. Martin, Alyianna Buntain, and Ava Buntain,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Ayers had chosen cremation. She will be interred beside her late husband in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Indiana at a later date.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 16, 2026
Judy Anne Chappel White, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Bennie and Louise (Atkins) Hunt, was born April 21, 1945, in Marion County, KY, and departed this life on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 80 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Salem Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and enjoyed bingo, working outside, listening to Elvis, and spending time with grandkids.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Gerald Chappel; a son, Jamie Chappel; and a sister, Ina Bailey.
Survivors include a son, Mark Chappel, and wife Janie; a daughter, Lucretia Bryant; and a daughter-in-law, Kathy Chappel, all of Campbellsville.
Also a brother: Jim Hunt and wife Sue; a sister: Diane and husband Troy, all of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Amy Reynolds, Jay Chappel, Kayla Cox, David Chappel, Tyler Quinn, Alexis Spires, and Dylan Reeves; twelve great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Judy Anne Chappel White will be on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Officiating: Bro. Jimmy York
Interment in the Chappel Cemetery at Knifley.
Visitation 5-8 P.M. Tuesday and after 8:00 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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