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Nico Jayce Bailey, 2 Mos

Posted by on Nov 9, 2026

Nico Jayce Bailey, the infant son of Eladio Pedroza, Jr and Victoria Bailey, both of Campbellsville, was born September 4, 2026 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 2 months of age.

Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister: Saydee Osinger; his grandparents: Patricia Delgado, Jeffrey Bailey, Veronica Clark, all of Campbellsville and Eladia Pedroza, Sr of Chicago and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

The funeral service will be Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

Interment in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery in Campbellsville.

Visitation after 10:30 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

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Mildred Bowen

Posted by on Nov 9, 2026

Mildred Bowen of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Tommy Ratliff and Lettie Pearl Creason Carter, was born August 21, 1942 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 2:40 A.M., Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Campbellsville.    Age:  84

She professed faith in Christ and was a life-long member of Good Hope Baptist Church.

Mildred was a very skilled decorator and an excellent housekeeper.  Her family said she was also the neighborhood hairdresser.

She was a retired retail sales clerk.

Mildred united in marriage to Kenneth L. Bowen July 3, 1960.

Besides her husband, Kenneth L.  Bowen of Campbellsville, Mildred is survived by one son and two daughters:  Larry Bowen and wife, Sherry of Campbellsville, Libby Kuehl and husband, Craig of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and Jill Humphress and husband, Todd of Elk Horn; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, one sister, Virginia Marshbanks of Stanford, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Shirden Ratliff and her step-father, George Carter.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Hardy and Rev. J. Alvin Hardy

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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Jerry Carter

Posted by on Nov 7, 2026

Jerry Carter

Jerry Carter, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Glen and Maurine Carter, was born on January 25, 1945, in Greensburg, Kentucky, and departed this life on November 6, 2026, in Louisville. He was 78 years of age.

He attended Victory Tabernacle Church and was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and Campbellsville Baptist Church. Jerry loved spending time with his grandchildren, riding motorcycles, fishing, and riding around the farm with his dogs, Milo and Scooter.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Carter; his children, Jesse Carter, Russell (Velinda) Carter, and Tonya (Jim) Bogues; five grandchildren, Dustin Carter (Ashley), Dylan Carter, Marshall Bogues, Katelyn Berry (Nathan), and Haley Carter.

He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters; Garnett Carter, Weldon Carter (Orthelia), Christine DeWeese, Linda Cundiff (Junior), and a host of other family and friends.

Besides his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by three brothers: Lawton Carter, Willis Carter, and Clifton “Buck” Carter.

FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

Bro. Steve Morgan and Bro. Shane Moore will officiate

INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: Monday, November 9, 2026, from 5:00-8:00 PM, and Tuesday until the time of the service.

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Robby Newton

Posted by on Nov 7, 2026

Today we celebrate the life of Mr. James Robert (Robby) Newton.  He was born on November 28, 1945, in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late Malcom Derr Newton and Martha Elizabeth Newton. Robby grew up with many siblings in the countryside of Hwy 744 and Newton Lane in Taylor County. He passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 10:46 p.m. in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

He united in marriage to his beloved Diane Clements on February 12, 1966. He and Diane lived in Tacoma, Washington while he served in the U.S. Army. They have three children and six grandchildren: Gerald and wife Carissa of Indianapolis, Indiana; Tammy Sluder and husband, Bernie; Troy Newton and wife Lesley all of Campbellsville, Ky.  Robby was blessed with six grandchildren who called him “Pappy”, Natalie Hughes and husband, Cameron; Eric Sluder and wife, Leigh Ann; Katie Rogers and husband, Jordan; Chrissy Holian and husband, Dean; Addison Newton and Owen Newton; and three great grandchildren, Tatum Sluder, Hunter Holian and Isabeau Hughes. All other friends of children and grandchildren called him “Pappy” as he welcomed them into their home with open arms. He never met a stranger and loved everyone.

He was drafted at age 20 and turned 21 in Vietnam. Later he was stationed in Ft. Knox, Kentucky and then on to Ft. Hood, Texas where he took basic training and then on to Ft. Lewis, Washington for advanced training. He was awarded the following medals while deployed: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Army Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. He was also awarded a Certificate of Gratitude and Respect from a former veteran and Hosparus Health. He gained the rank as Sergeant, James Robert Newton of the US Army Artillery, Vietnam in 1966-67.

 

After being discharged from the Army, he worked as a mechanic and restaurant owner. Along with his siblings, he learned to cook from his mother, Elizabeth Newton. Little did he know he would cook for many people over the years at the Stockyards Restaurant and Mannsville Restaurant. Later he and his wife started Newton’s Country Cookin’ Restaurant where they served the best catfish around. He was known to drink diet mountain dew many times every day while watching the Kentucky Wildcats, Westerns and Dirt Track Racing. Robby was a member of the American Legion Post 82 where he served as Sergeant‑at‑Arms.

Robby loved being at home surrounded by his family. Over the years, he and his brother, Shorty, traveled to many dirt track races while helping his son, Gerald. His last adventure was a trip to visit Washington, D.C. with the Honor Flight Bluegrass. Escorted by his daughter Tammy and joined by his son Troy, he was invited to take an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., to view monuments including Arlington National Cemetery and the Vietnam Wall, which bears the name of Americans who did not return to civilian life. During this visit, he was greeted by name by Kentucky congressman, Mr. Morgan McGarvey. He also made a new friend, Mr. Jim Parker.

He is survived by his three children and six grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a bonus granddaughter, Bre Miles, brothers Orville and wife, Rena; Shorty his wife, Delores, and brothers-in-law, Robert Carol Clements, Jody Clements and wife, Faye and sisters-in-law, Charlene Hughes, Peggy Clements, and Ann Clements, and many nieces and nephews, caregivers Tara Haulk, Kerrie Benningfield, Holly Avila, Judd Furkin, Delores Newton, Alexis Ellis and Jarie Newby-all who loved and cared for him deeply. A special caregiver of ten years, Shannon Krebbs, shared a friendship and took excellent care of him.

In his childhood he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and was a member of the Pitman Valley Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diane Clements Newton and his father, Malcom Derr Newton and mother, Martha Elizabeth Newton, sister, Martha Nell Benningfield; brothers Glen Newton and Dannie Newton.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9th from 5-8 p.m. and Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 10th at 1:00 p.m. at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Burial to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers include Cameron Hughes, Owen Newton, Dean Holian, Jordan Rogers, Allen Newton, Timmy Newton, Ziggy Newton, Billy Benningfield, Mark Speer, Jeddy Chastain, Shannon Krebbs, and Eric Sluder. Memoriam pallbearers include Johnny Newton, Ricky Appleby, and Michael Appleby.  Bro. John Russell, Bro. Dannie Nelson and Bro. Timmy Coghill will be officiating.

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Corine Dobson

Posted by on Nov 7, 2026

Corine Dobson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Gordon and Mattie Lee Pierce Coomer, was born September 26, 1934 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 9:55 A.M. Friday, November 6, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 92

She united in marriage to Howard Dobson, Sr. December 25, 1953 and he preceded her in death September 26, 2026.

Corine was a devoted wife. She spent her time working with her husband, Howard, Sr., in any business he was running at the time.

Corine is survived by one son and three daughters: Howard Dobson Jr. and wife, Jenny, Brenda Goodin and husband, Gary, and Deloris Sapp all of Campbellsville and Linda Adkins and husband, Richard of Greensburg; six grandchildren: Jennifer Johnson and husband, Alex, Jessica Lile and husband, Brent, Kara Yocum and fiancé, Brandon Gowdy all of Campbellsville, Darrell Sapp of Naples, Florida, James Adkins and wife, Jennifer and Michael Adkins and wife, Whitney, both of Greensburg; fourteen great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Robert Coomer and wife, Betty and Velma Atwood and husband, Gene of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Corine was also preceded in death by three sisters: Regina Hoots, Mildred Richardson McGinnis and Eleveda Geraldine McGinnis.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Corine’s caretakers for their loving care: B. J. Perkins, Rylee Carter and Jarie Newby

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VISITATION:                     5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE:      11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Daniel Cook

BURIAL:                             Brookside Cemetery

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

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Scotty Smith, Jr

Posted by on Nov 6, 2026

Scotty Thomas Smith, Jr. of the Speck Ridge Community of Elk Horn, the son of the late Scotty Thomas Smith Sr, and Linda Sue (Morris) Smith, was born October 26, 1947 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at his home. He was 59 years of age.

He was a former electrician and of the Baptist faith.

He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army.

He enjoyed fishing and collecting rocks and arrowheads.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Mike Smith and a sister: Kim Watson.

He is survived by a son: Dakota Thomas Smith (Cierra); a sister: Tammy Taylor and husband Steve.

Also four aunts, Christine, Betty, Patty and Joan; also two grandchildren: Brantley and Alicia Smith.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. at the Gaddis Ridge Cemetery conducted by L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

OFFICIATING: Bro. Jeff Edwards

VISITATION: 2:30 P.M. on Sunday at the cemetery.

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Brenda Dicken, 80

Posted by on Nov 6, 2026

Brenda Mae Nunn Dicken, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Gordon Ray and Edes (Perkins) Nunn, was born March 17, 1946 in Metcalfe County, KY and departed this life Friday, November 6, 2026 in Campbellsville. She was 80 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the First Methodist Church and Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church, both in Campbellsville.

She was a former elementary school teacher and a homemaker.

She enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows, reading, cooking and working word puzzles.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son: Brandon Nunn Dicken; a sister: Rosetta Shirley and three brothers: Jack, Jerry and Donald Nunn.

Survivors include her husband: Paul J. Dicken; a daughter: Paula Raye Perkins and husband Brent; a son: Richard Dicken and wife Laura, all of Campbellsville.

Also a sister: Neda Alexander of Waterview, KY; six grandchildren: Luke Perkins, Tyler Perkins (Anna Seals), Kacy Perkins (Bailee King), Abbie Dicken, Jake Dicken (Julianna), Levi Dicken (Mckenzie Dixon) and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Methodist Church in Campbellsville.

OFFICIATING: Dr. Terry Swan

INTERMENT: Brookside Cemetery

VISITATION: Monday after 10:30 at the church

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Travyis Scott James, 23

Posted by on Nov 3, 2026

Travyis Scott James or Campbellsville, the son of Antonio Jeffrey Johnson and Michaelle Louise James, was born February 23, 2003 in Columbia, Tennessee and departed this life on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Campbellsville. He was 23 years of age.

He was an employee of Amazon and enjoyed camping, video games, dogs and anime.

Survivors include his parents: Antonio Jeffrey Johnson and Michell Louise James and step-dad: Matthew Carchio.

His siblings: Mackenzi James, Orlando Dawson, Mataya, Cameron, Bradlee and Freya Carchio and a host of other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL: Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

OFFICIATING: Family and Friends

Cremation will follow

VISITATION: after 11:00 A.M. Sunday

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Jerry Julian Jeffries

Posted by on Oct 30, 2026

Jerry Julian Jeffries

Jerry Julian Jeffries of Campbellsville, the son of the late Tubal Edgar Jeffries and Ona Vera Langdon Jeffries, was born on February 6, 1946, in Greensburg, and departed this life on October 28, 2026, in Louisville. He was 80 years of age.

He was of the Christian Faith and was a retired employee of Batesville Casket Company, and was a veteran. He served honorably in the United States Army in Vietnam. He loved fishing, taking care of his yard, and just “piddling”.

He is survived by one son, Greg Jeffries of Campbellsville, and one grandson, Cameron Jeffries (Andrew Alcaraz) of Charlotte, NC. One brother, Marion Aubrey Jeffries (Jean) of Mississippi, four sisters: Phyllis France (Mark), Patricia Turner both of Louisville, Sharon Burden (Herschel), and Pamela Keller (Gary) both of Taylorsville.

Besides his parents, He was preceded in death by several siblings, Lex Jeffries, Terry Jeffries, Jimmy Jeffries, Earl Jeffries, Betsy Bugg, Anita Houchens, and Judy Sprowles.

Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home ACTON- MANNSVILLE CHAPEL, 250 Wooleyville Road.

Rev. Paul Patton will officiate.

Interment: Lebanon National Cemetery with Full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.

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Edna Mae Coulter

Posted by on Oct 28, 2026

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Edna Mae Coulter of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Granville Chester and Bertha B. Worthington Chester, was born August 15, 1938 in McDowell County, West Virginia.  She departed this time at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, October 26, 2026 in Campbellsville at the age of 88.

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

Throughout her life, Edna worked at a number of industrial jobs before spending her later years as a devoted homemaker and caregiver for her family.

She united in marriage to Franklin D. R. Murray and he preceded her in death.  She later united in marriage to Granville Coulter and he preceded her in death December 26, 2004.

Edna is survived by three sons and one daughter:  William L. Murray of Campbellsville; Judy Farmer of Campbellsville; Kenneth L. Coulter, Sr. of Northern Kentucky; and Ronald Clifford Coulter and wife, Heather, of Louisville; eight grandchildren: Stephen Murray of Louisville, William A. Murray of Campbellsville, Brian Adams of Bradfordsville, Tyler Gaddie and wife, Samantha, of Summersville, Traci Goff and husband, Ryan, of Louisville, Kenneth L. Coulter, Jr. of Campbellsville, Melissa Coulter of Louisville, and Michael Jaggers of Louisville; a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; three  sisters, Mary Sue Nierman and Violet Griffiths of Michigan and Janet Lewis of West Virginia; one brother, Cecil Worthington of Michigan; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Clifton Sullivan

ENTOMBMENT:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

 

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