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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 29, 2025
Danny Gene Woodcox of Campbellsville, formerly of Jamestown, the son of the late William and Dora (Andrew) Woodcox, was born December 18, 1942, in Jefferson County, KY, and departed this life on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his home. He was 82 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Meadowview Baptist Church.
He was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Merrimac Masonic Lodge. Where he served as a master and secretary.
He was a former timberman and sawmill owner.
Danny enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling on bus tours, and was a master welder.
Survivors include his wife, Mary (West) Woodcox, whom he married on June 8, 1963; a daughter, Teresa Garrett and husband Jeff; a son, Tim Woodcox and wife Janet, all of Campbellsville.
Also a sister-in-law: Nina Murray; six grandchildren: Brandon Tucker and Hannah, Cole Tucker and Jordan, Ashleigh Pruyear and Cameron, Allison Lawson and Beth, Andrea Thompson and Daniel, and Drew Woodcox; his great-grandchildren: Jayson, Jameson, Jackson, Joshua, Grayson, and Kannon, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Danny Gene Woodcox will be Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Interment in the Jamestown City Cemetery
Bro. Brent Gupton will be officiating.
Visitation will be on Sunday after 10:00 A.M. EST until the time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to the charity of choice and can be at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 28, 2025
Norman J. Smith, Born July 9, 1939 in Adair County, KY to Charlie and Eula Smith was a beloved Father, Husband, Brother and Grandpa passed away peacefully Sunday, August 24, 2025 after a brief but aggressive bout with cancer. Norman married the love of his life Shirley Baute in 1962. They had two daughters, Debra and Anita, before The Lord took Shirley suddenly in 1971. Norman was determined to raise his daughters the best he could and managed a decent living as a Heavy Equipment Operator eventually joining the International Union of Operator Engineers which he was a good standing member of through his retirement and until his passing. Norman found love again later in life by marrying Gloria D. McIver in 1992. Norman and Gloria spent their retirement years between Kentucky and eventually settled back into the Inverness community in Florida until Gloria’s passing in 2023. Norman spent the last 2 ½ years living close to his daughter, Anita and her family, in Valrico, FL in a beautiful independent living community, Osprey Heights. Norman loved bluegrass and country music, fishing, working in the yard and he loved his girl’s and grandchildren. Norman accepted The Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior shortly before his death and is Heaven Bound! Norman was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, his daughter Debra and several sisters and brothers. He is survived by his daughter Anita Cabrera (Lou) and Grandchildren Jonluke, Rachel, Travis, Danielle and Amber Cabrera. He is also survived by his sister Fannie Mae Jacobs (Homer) and brother Glen Smith who reside in Kentucky. Norman is also survived by two nieces who continually visited him and stayed in constant contact with him literally up until his death, Lori and Jennifer Moss. Thank you to Jason’s Place on Stonehill for Norman’s excellent personal care in his last days.
The funeral service was held Thursday, August 28 at Bell Shoals Church (Chapel) 2102 Bell Shoals Rd. Brandon, FL 33511. Burial is at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Harden Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers or gifts of that nature, please make a donation to Bell Shoals Academy/Unrivaled Campaign for their efforts to further God’s Kingdom through education at https://pushpay.com/g/bellshoalsacademy.
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 26, 2025
Donald Kelly Whitley of Mt. Washington, KY, formerly of Campbellsville, the son of the late Donald C. and Gwendolyn Yvonne (Kelly) Whitley, was born May 26, 1964, in Campbellsville and departed this life on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his home. He was 61 years of age.
He attended the Grace Heartland Church in Elizabethtown and was a substance abuse counselor.
Donnie had a love of movies and a tremendous passion for music. He could name the rock song and band, two beats into the song. He was a friend and counselor to so many throughout his life. He lived to make people laugh. He knew that laughter was healing, and he healed many. Donnie was many things to many people. He loved people, and they loved him too. Though to him, his greatest accomplishment in life was Landon. He loved being a father more than any song he’d ever heard.
Survivors include his son, Landon Pawley Whitley of Elizabethtown; a brother, Marcus Whitley, and wife, Stacey of Leitchfield.
His nieces and nephews: Sydne Whitley of Edmonton, Ian Hinson of Leitchfield, and Ethan Hinson and wife Nicole; his great-nieces and nephews: Ahliana, Aubrey, and Keaston Hinson, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Donald Kelly Whitley will be Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Visitation will be on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 5-8 P.M. EST and after 8:00 A.M. EST on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, which can be made in person or by calling the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 26, 2025
Susan Pendleton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Noah Garrett and Dora Tucker Garrett, was born March 15, 1935 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 9:10 P.M., Monday, August 25, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Raymond Pendleton October 12, 1956 and he preceded her in death August 4, 2025.
Susan was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She is survived by a great-niece, several nieces and nephews, a special caregiver, Margaret Skaggs and a host of relatives and friends.
Susan was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Jesse Garrett, William Ed Garrett, Earl Garrett, Estelle Cox, Ada Cox and a sister in infancy.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Greg Lockard
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO JAIDAS PAWS RESCUE OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSE FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 23, 2025
Danny Thomas Sharp, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Thomas Sharp and Dorothy (Reece) Sharp-Cook, was born July 2, 1954, in Burkesville, KY, and departed this life on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Greensburg at the Green River Trails. He was 71 years of age.
He was a former painter and enjoyed the social life with family and friends, and making new friends through conversations.
Survivors include four sisters and a brother: Peggy Sharp of Glasgow, Cheryl Davidson and husband Johnny of Burkesville, Cathy Wiser, Debbie Sharp, and Joe Sharp and wife Kathy Jo, all of Campbellsville.
Also nieces and nephews: Laurie, Jennifer, Willie, Waylon, Amy, Brandon, and Ashley.
The funeral service for Danny Thomas Sharp will be on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Interment in the Fudge Cemetery at Breeding, KY.
Family requests visitation after 11 AM Tuesday until the time for the service.
Pallbearers: Willie Wiser, Waylon Wiser, Brandon Brown, Kevin Bradfield, Kaiden Bradfield, J.T. Allen, Wyatt Wiser, and Walker Wiser.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 21, 2025
Donald Penn of Mannsville, son of the late George Wallace Penn and Mildred St. Clair Penn, was born August 29, 1935 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 7:26 P.M., Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 89
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mannsville Methodist Church.
Donnie was a self-employed cattle farmer and founder of Penn’s Country Hams.
He is survived by one son and one daughter: John Penn and wife, Tana of Elk Horn and Rhonda Pennington and husband, Barry of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Blake Penn and wife, Aquelia and Lindsey Sharp and husband, John of Mannsville; five great-grandchildren: Cerity Penn, Peyton Penn, Julie Sharp, Caven Penn and Logan Sharp and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Hall and Rev. Lanny Garner
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO MANNSVILLE METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 20, 2025
Tracy William Burris of Campbellsville, the son of the late Ronnie Dale and Linda Kay (Mardis) Burris, was born November 30, 1971, in Campbellsville and departed this life on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his home. He was 53 years of age.
Tracey was a truck driver and was of the Baptist Faith.
He enjoyed motorcycles, wood crafts, art, coloring, painting, and tattoos.
Survivors include his wife, Ramona (Harris) Burris; his children: Sarah Burris and fiancé Jacob Holmes, Hanna Burris, Tristian William Burris, and Jaxx Ryan Burris, all of Campbellsville.
Also, two sisters and a brother: Tammy Burris, Regina Burris, and Scott Burris, all of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Connor Holmes, Jordan Holmes, Chelsea Holmes, and Aurora Warf, and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be no public visitation or service.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 20, 2025
Clyde Hayes of Campbellsville, son of the late Arthur Harlan Hayes and Bessie Sidebottom Hayes, was born September 26, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:48 A.M., Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
Clyde owned and operated Creative Press for over 60 years and was a long-time farmer at heart.
He united in marriage to Ruth Ann Karnes May 9, 1981.
Besides his wife, Ruth Ann Hayes of Campbellsville, Clyde is survived by four sons and two daughters: Tommy Hayes and wife, Peggy, Larry Hayes, Timmy Hayes and Shondah Cox and husband, Tim of Campbellsville, Ricky Hayes and wife, Kelli of Harrodsburg and Kristie Hayes DuSharm of Glasgow; fourteen grandchildren: John, Kim, Nikki, Kayla, Matthew, Ashley, Candace, Thomas, Tara, Morgann, Lexi, Reif, Kamree and Jayden; ten great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Bobby Ray Hayes August 16, 2022, a great-grandchild, Taylor Hayes and one brother and one sister: Auburn Hayes and Roberda McCubbin.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, August 22, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Haywood Riner
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 19, 2025
Juanita “Nita” Jane Tucker of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Howard Adrian Hicks and Edna Jane Sidwell Edwards, was born October 8, 1962, in Cincinnati, OH, and departed this life on August 17, 2025, in Campbellsville. She was 62 years of age.
Nita professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Whites Ridge Baptist Church. She loved going to consignment sales and watching soap operas.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny Tucker of Campbellsville, and a step-daughter, Stacy Tucker of Lebanon. One sister, Debbie Cox, and her husband, Jerry of Campbellsville, and two brothers-in-law, Darrell Ford and Darrell Sherrell (Lorrie), all of Campbellsville, along with many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Ford and Sharon Sherrell.
The funeral service for Juanita “Nita” Jane Tucker will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday, August 22, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Darrell Ford will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 15, 2025
Dr. James Allen Ewing, affectionately known as “Big Doc” or “Poppa Doc”, the son of the late John Henry Ewing, Jr. and Vivian Muster Ewing, was born on January 22, 1942, in Green County, Kentucky. He passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 6:38 AM in Campbellsville, Kentucky, at the age of 83.
He was united in marriage to Betty Bower Ries on May 1, 1965, and she preceded him in death on March 24, 2024. Dr. Ewing was devoted to Betty for 58 years, cherishing their life together and the family they built.
Dr. Ewing professed faith in Christ and was a devoted member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church, where he faithfully served as an elder. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Navy.
Dr. Ewing graduated from Greensburg High School in 1960, where he excelled in athletics, receiving All-State honors in basketball and track. He played varsity basketball on a scholarship at Kentucky Wesleyan College and later attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Tampa General Hospital and afterward entered the United States Navy, where he was stationed in Pensacola, Florida, and Beeville, Texas as a flight surgeon. After an honorable discharge, he and Betty chose Campbellsville, KY to establish a general medical practice. After 2 ½ years, he moved to Tampa, FL to specialize in ear, nose and throat at the University of South Florida. He returned to Campbellsville in 1978 and continued to grow his practice until his retirement in 2017. Dr. Ewing served as an ENT surgeon at Taylor Regional Hospital, providing decades of dedicated care to his patients.
He was a respected member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. Deeply involved in his community, he served as past president of the Campbellsville Rotary Club, the Campbellsville-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, the Taylor County Medical Staff, and the Kentucky ENT Society.
Dr. Ewing loved living life to the fullest and enjoyed spending time with family and friends boating at Green River Lake. He treasured vacationing in Marco Island, FL, cheering on the University of Kentucky Wildcats in both football and basketball, enjoying photography, hunting duck and dove, and driving his tractor on his farm.
He is survived by his children: Dr. Jimmy Ewing and his wife Pam of Campbellsville, Jennifer Meyers and her husband Chuck of Erlanger, and Jill Lee and her husband Keith of Frankfort. He was a beloved grandfather to Shelby Ewing Gatlin and her husband Bryan, Ries Ewing and his wife Kelsey, Jennifer Mason Lee, Walker Lee, Carson Meyers, and Cooper Meyers, and a proud great-grandfather to Grayson Gatlin, Kennedy Gatlin, and Brooks Ewing. Dr. Ewing is also survived by two brothers, Jack Ewing and his wife Connie of Leitchfield, and Joe Ewing and his wife Cecilia of Nashville. He is further survived by his bonus daughter and devoted caregiver, Amanda McNeill of Campbellsville, along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends who loved him dearly. His faithful dog, Coalby, will also mourn his passing.
Visitation: Monday, August 18, 2025, 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, Campbellsville, KY.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 11:00 AM at Bethel First Presbyterian Church, 502 East Main St., Campbellsville, KY
Additional visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 AM prior to the service, at the Church.
Officiated by Rev. Jim Murphy
Burial: Bethel Cemetery, with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
Pallbearers: Steve Olt, Dr. Eugene Shively, Joe Ewing, Landon Brown, Gavin Brown, and Les Richardson
Honorary Pallbearers: Members of the Campbellsville Rotary Club and Men of the Church Fellowship Group
Expressions of Sympathy: Donations may be made to Bethel First Presbyterian Church or Hosparus of Green River.
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