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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 30, 2025
 Mr. Rodger Daniel Covey of Campbellsville, son of the late Nehemiah and Phyllis (Camisa) Covey, was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 3, 1955. He departed this life on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Hospital being 70 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a retired construction worker, mechanic, and over-the-road truck driver. A talented woodworker, he also enjoyed time spent outdoors, and cherished the time spent hunting and fishing with his family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His devoted wife: Linda (Jones) Covey,
Four children: Tammy Fisher and husband Michael of Franklin, and Ramona Burris, Doug Harris and wife Kim, and Chad Harris and wife Sheena, all of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: Albert Covey and wife Joyce of Hayden, Idaho, and Ruben Covey of Campbellsville,
Fourteen grandchildren,
Twenty-three great grandchildren,
One great-great grandchild,
And a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by three siblings: Carolyn Covey, Richard Covey, and David Covey.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Covey on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
Burial will follow in the Elliott Cemetery on Speck Ridge Rd, Elk Horn.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 29, 2025
 Phil Allan Bertram of Campbellsville, son of the late Judge George O. Bertram and Golda Risen Bertram, was born May 26, 1941 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Age: 84
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Methodist Church where he served in many leadership roles. He served for many years as a Sunday School teacher to children, youth, and adults. He was also a faithful member of the Chancel Choir.
Phil served many years with The Gideons International. He was a regular speaker at area churches on behalf of the organization. He frequently served as an officer of the local camp. He regularly helped distribute scriptures in Kentucky and New York city. He also made distributions in several states and foreign countries including Argentina, Chile, Kenya, and Peru.
Phil was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and the University of Louisville School of Law. He was a retired attorney and a partner in the law firm Faulkner, Bertram, and Cox for more than forty years. He was a Life Fellow of the Kentucky Bar Foundation and a Senior Counselor of the Kentucky Bar Association.
Phil supported education with his gifts and service. He volunteered as a one-on-one mentor to students at various elementary schools. He had served on the Board of Education for Campbellsville Independent School District. He was a member of the President’s Club at Campbellsville University, the President’s Society at Lindsey Wilson College, and the Cupola Society at Western Kentucky University. He was the founding patron of The Martha E. Bertram Christian School in San Juan de Lurigancho, Peru.
Phil served his community in many capacities, including the Jaycees, Taylor County Board of Elections, President of the Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, and President of the Brookside Cemetery. He was selected Outstanding Young Man in 1972 by Campbellsville Jaycees. He was selected Citizen of the Year in 1975 and 2021 by Campbellsville Chamber of Commerce.
He united in marriage to Martha L. Ennis March 2, 1963 and she preceded him in death January 1, 2017. He later united in marriage to “Missy” Hong Cam Le October 27, 2024, who survives.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one son and two daughters: Deborah Kay DeMers and husband, Brian of Midway, Judge Allan Ray Bertram and wife, Kelli of Campbellsville, and Martha Phyllis Arnett and husband, Mark of Lexington; six grandchildren: Sierra Kay DeMers, Jacqueline Noel DeMers, Sydney Elizabeth Bertram Jacobs and husband, Sebastian, Madison Nicole Bertram, Marcus Phillip Arnett, and Ava Josephine Arnett; two bonus grandchildren: Cameron Wilson and Chandler Wilson; two step-children: Dr. Kim C. Le of St. Joseph, Illinois, and Kevin Le and wife, Tina of Los Angeles, California; two step-grandchildren: Carson King and Brayden Le; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Phil was also preceded in death by a beloved sister, Kay Risen Bertram Collins on March 2, 1996, and a beloved brother, George Barry Bertram on January 2, 2025.
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VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 5, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Parrot & Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dr. Ted Beam, Rev. Larry Cochran and Craig Cox.
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BROOKSIDE CEMETERY, FIRST METHODIST CHURCH, GIDEON BIBLES, OR THE MARTHA E. BERTRAM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN SAN JUAN DE LURIGANCHO, PERU AND THESE MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 29, 2025
 Andy Trevis Rice of Campbellsville, the son of the late Sharon Gail (Foley) Rice was born August 31, 1972 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Friday, November 28, 2025 at his residence. He was 53 years of age.
He was a former employee of the Red Ace gas station and enjoyed talking with friends, listening to music, playing cards and wresting.
He is survived by two brothers: James Eric Rice and Joey Rice, both of Campbellsville and a host of cousins and friends.
The family chose cremation.
NO services are planned at this time
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 29, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Lynn Kearnes Phillips, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. She was born on November 3, 1943, in Campbellsville, KY, to the late Wade and Mary Belle Roberts Kearnes. A lifelong resident of Campbellsville, Pat grew up in the Methodist church and later became a devoted member of Campbellsville Baptist Church after marrying her husband of more than 50 years, the late Randall Phillips.
Pat worked throughout her adult life, beginning at Chappell’s Dairy and later at several local banks before retiring from the Taylor County Clerk’s Office. She approached every job with humility, kindness, and a gentle leadership style that left lasting impressions on coworkers who became dear friends. She was active in the Republican Women’s Club and spent several years as a dedicated Girl Scout leader, pouring her heart into every troop meeting, badge, and campout. She enjoyed serving in her church, especially through cooking for events and Vacation Bible School.
She is survived by her daughter, Tracy Phillips-Gibson (Chip); her daughter-in-law, Jamie Phillips; her grandsons, Robert “Jake” Gibson, Noah Gibson, Mason Phillips, and Aidan Phillips; her nephew, James Benningfield; her niece, Jolene Kearnes; and many extended family members and friends. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Phillips; her son, Kevin Phillips; her sister, Betty Benningfield; and her brother, Joe Kearnes.
Her family gives special thanks to Joanie Bright, Shirley Murphy, Barbara Cundiff, Carolyn Groves, and the staff of The Madison Senior Living, whose care allowed Pat to spend her final years with comfort, dignity, and laughter—even on the hardest days.
Pallbearers are Jake Gibson, Noah Gibson, Mason Phillips, Aidan Phillips, James Benningfield, and Chip Gibson.
An informal visitation with family and friends will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 10:00 AM at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM. There will be no formal receiving line; instead, guests are invited to gather and share memories of Pat. There will be a brief graveside service immediately after the funeral at Brookside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gideon Bibles.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 28, 2025
 James Rex Allen, of Campbellsville, the son of the late James Allen and Eldora (Beard) Allen, was born September 9, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana and departed this life on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in Greensburg at the Green River Trails. He was 67 years of age.
He was an installer of flooring and was a member of the Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church.
James enjoyed hunting, fishing, drawing and good food.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Kay Wethington and Sandra Cissell.
Survivors include two sisters and a brother: Vickie Quinn and Greg Quinn, Ronnie Allen and wife Kellie all of Campbellsville and Shannon Gilbert and husband Derrick of Georgetown and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
A visitation ONLY for James Rex Allen will be Monday, December 1, 2025 from 9-11 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Interment in the Otter Creek Cemetery.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 25, 2025
 ?????????? Seibert Keith Sullivan, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, went to his heavenly home on Monday, November 24, 2025. He was 88 years old.
Seibert was born on 9 December 1936 in Willowtown, Kentucky. He became a believer when he was 8 years old and knew at that time that he was called to be a preacher. He married Minnie Louise Harris on December 25, 1954, and they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at Bluegrass Way in 2024. He is a 1958 graduate of Taylor County High School and a 1976 graduate of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, Pineville, Kentucky.
He served as pastor of Bethany Baptist Chapel, Columbia, KY, 1971-1973; Dewitt Baptist Church, Dewitt, KY, 1973-1976; Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg, KY, 1976-1978; Stanton Baptist Church, Stanton, KY, 1978-1980; Altona Baptist Church, Calvert City, KY, 1980-1989; Eastside Baptist Church, Campbellsville, KY, 1991-1993, Westmoreland Baptist Church, Westmoreland, TN, 1993-1995; Creston Baptist Church, Liberty, KY, 1996-1997; Raikes Hill Baptist Church, Elk Horn, KY, 2003-2004; and interim pastor of Beech Grove Baptist Church, Campbellsville, KY, 2000. He retired from pastoring in 2004 and was a member of Mount Washington Baptist Church, Raywick, KY. He spent his time reading books and the newspaper, writing letters and stories, and making phone calls to family and friends. He enjoyed reminiscing and telling stories from his childhood, and sometimes he would even sing songs for his grandchildren that his mother used to sing to him. He loved visiting with his family and especially loved when the grandchildren and great grandchildren came to visit.
He is survived by his wife Minnie; his daughter Vicky and husband Dr. Jay Barnett of Campbellsville, son Lattie and wife Tammy of Melber, KY, and daughter Teresa Ervin of Mayfield, KY; grandchildren Dr. Justy Engle of Campbellsville, Caleb Barnett of Campbellsville, Dr. Blake Sullivan and wife Katie of Benton, KY, Rae Sullivan of Benton, KY, Kevin Ervin and wife Megan of Mayfield, KY and Kelsea Ervin of Mayfield, KY, Lori and husband Joshua Bewley of Mayfield, KY, Katherine and husband Jordan Abernathy of Paducah, KY, Annalise and husband Daniel Sanderson of Melber, KY; great grandchildren Selah Engle, Levy and Leeland Sullivan, Colt and Blaine Bewley, Ellie and Axton Abernathy, Emmett and Isabella Sanderson; honorary granddaughters Laura and Leah of Calvert City, KY; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents Charlie and Mae Sullivan, brothers and their spouses, Dean and Dorothy Sullivan, Leon and Genea Sullivan, and Clayton and Maxine Sullivan, and in-laws Orvey and Jessie Whitlock Harris.
Pallbearers are Blake Sullivan, Kevin Ervin, Caleb Barnett, Steve Sullivan, Stuart Sullivan, and Jeff Wright. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Sullivan, Gary Miller and David Sullivan.
The Sullivan family wishes to express their gratitude to Bluegrass Way family and staff at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be on Saturday, November 29 from 10am until the funeral begins at noon at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home. There will be a brief graveside service immediately after the funeral at Mount Washington Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Mount Washington Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Clear Creek Baptist Bible College and The Gideons International and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 23, 2025
 Robert Edward Petty of Liberty, KY., the son of the late Robert Vernon Petty and Mary Ruth (Shoemaker) Gee, was born June 4, 1957 in California and departed this life on Friday, November 22, 2025 in Liberty at the Casey County Hospital. He was 68 years of age.
He enjoyed woodworking, video games, eating sweets, but most of all, spending time with his grandchildren and was of the Christian Faith.
Survivors include four children: Bryan Petty and wife Ludy of Liberty, Anna Petty of Campbellsville, Alicia Fuston and husband Kris and Jason Petty and wife Angela, all of Louisville.
Also surviving are twelve grandchildren: Joshua, Haley, Zoe, Kristofer, Hunter, Layla, Kenna, Jayla, Kira, Kennon, Esalie and Woodland; two great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the wishes of Mr. Petty, cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There are no services scheduled at this time
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 22, 2025
 Alice Florine Wolf of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Chester and Beatrice (Aaron) Butler, was born June 25, 1945 in Clinton County, KY and departed this life on Friday, November 21, 2025 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital at the age of 80 years.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church and was a retired CAN.
She enjoyed going to church, floral arranging, sewing, riding her ATV, gardening, going to the Smoky Mountains, loved chickens and caring for the elderly.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Tom Wolf; a son: Forrest Aaron Warren; a brother: Wendell Butler and a sister: Virginia McClaran.
Survivors include three children: Debra Hughes and husband Rick and Brandon Wolf all of Campbellsville and Tammi LaManna of Texas.
Also a sister-in-law: D.J. Stokes of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Patricia Scott and husband James, William Campbell, Lucas Wolf, Draven Wolf, Justis LaManna and Shanan Hunt and husband Chad; four great-grandchildren: Jesse Scott, Savannah Scott, Summer Hunt and Chadlee Hunt and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Alice Florine Wolf will be Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.
Dr. John Hertgen will be officiating.
Visitation on Tuesday after 4:00 P.M. until time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 22, 2025
 Ronnie Dale Fair, 60, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 in Campbellsville surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born on October 2, 1965, in Casey County, Kentucky, Ronnie was a true one-of-a-kind soul whose humor, warmth, and joyful spirit left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved twin sister, Donna; his sisters, Tammy Stayton (and her late husband Mikey) and Becky Martin (Ricky); and his brothers, Vernon Fair (Pansy) and Ken Fair. Ronnie is also survived by his three children: Matthew Fair (Brittany) and their children Ryder and Brendalynn; Abe Fair (Autumn), and their daughter Peyton; and his daughter, Haley Fair. Ronnie leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, all of whom adored him deeply. He also shared a lifelong friendship with Katrina and Francisco Barrera, who stood by him through the years.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Marie (Wethington) Fair, his brother Joe Fair; and his sister Debbie Gale.
Known for his quick wit and playful personality, Ronnie was a natural jokester who never let anyone leave without a smile. His laughter was contagious, and his lighthearted nature brought comfort and joy to countless people throughout his life. He was Pentecostal in faith and carried that faith with him daily.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, Kentucky, where family and friends will gather to honor his life and celebrate the memories he leaves behind.
INTERMENT: Gum Lick Cemetery in Casey County.
VISITATION: Saturday after 10:00 A.M. until time for the service.
Ronnie will be deeply missed, but his laughter, love, and spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
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 Nov 21, 2025
Margaret Benningfield of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Rafferty and Allene Howell Rafferty, was born January 11, 1951 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 3:15 A.M., Friday, November 21, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 74
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Methodist Church.
Margaret was a former employee of Walmart in Campbellsville.
She united in marriage to Billie Benningfield June 22, 1973.
Margaret was a loving mom and memaw. She enjoyed watching the Food Network, UK basketball and butterflies.
Besides her husband, Billie Benningfield of Campbellsville, Margaret is survived by
one son and two daughters: Melissa Patterson and husband, Jason of Greensburg, Crystal Benningfield and Nathan Benningfield of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Logan Patterson and Karlee Patterson; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Margaret was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lora Gail Benningfield.
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At the request of the family, all services will be private.
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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