Benjamin Callahan, 37

Posted by on Nov 19, 2025

Benjamin Corey Callahan of Campbellsville, the son of the late Michael Roy and Brenda Kay (Goode) Callahan was born November 7, 1988 in Campbellsville and departed this Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at his home. He was 37 years of age.

He enjoyed fishing, traveling and working with computers and other electronics and was of the Christian Faith.

Survivors include two aunts: Regena Russell and husband Richard of Elk Horn, Carolyn Thomas and husband J.R. of Campbellsville; an uncle: Phillip Callahan and wife Carolyn of Florida.

Also surviving are his cousins: Robin Boils, Lisa and Lance Alexander, Christina and Ben Thomas, Andrew Callahan and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents: Jessie and Gloria Callahan and Johnny and Onia Abell.

The family of Benjamin Corey Callahan chose cremation with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

NO service or visitation is scheduled.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Darrell Gene Davis, 85

Posted by on Nov 18, 2025

Darrell Gene Davis of Campbellsville, the son of the late Oscar “Doc” Davis and Thelma (Sinclair) Davis, was born June 13, 1940 in Cumberland County, KY and departed this life on Monday, November 17, 2025 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. He was 85 years of age.

He was an employee of Campbellsville Industries and was a member of the Pittman Valley Baptist Church.

Darrell enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, visiting family and friends, going to church, eating good food while being an avid UK fan.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son: Darrell Tracy Davis, three sisters and a brother: Caroline Jones, Cheryl Benningfield, Linda Cox and Mark Davis.

Survivors include his wife: Ethel (Edelen) Davis; three brothers and three sisters: Rodney Davis, Terry Davis, Charlotte Murphy, Keith Davis, Cynthia Truitt and Frieda Cox and husband Joe.

Also surviving are his special friends: Stephanie Shively, Debby Bennett, Shelby Clark, Levi Harmon, Wayne Warren, Rodney Whitlow, Danny Clark and Johnny Allen and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Darrell Gene Davis will be conducted Friday, November 21, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

Interment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. John Russell and Bro. Doug Kearney will be officiating.

Family requests visitation on Friday after 11:00 A.M. until time for the service.

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Glenfield Smith

Posted by on Nov 18, 2025

Glenfield Smith of Campbellsville, son of the late Charles Nolman Smith and Eula Pike Smith, was born November 8, 1942 in Adair County, Kentucky.  He died at 11:04 A.M., Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age: 83

He professed faith in Christ and attended the Church of God.

Glenfield was a retired security office at Taylor Regional Hospital and Ingersoll- Rand Company.

He united in marriage to Faye Hunt July 4, 1970 and she preceded him in death on November 7, 2007.

Glenfield is survived by one son and one daughter:  Matthew Smith of Lexington and Lewanda Smith Nunn of Campbellsville; two grandchildren:  James William Nunn, Jr. and Katherine Rose Nunn; one sister, Fannie Mae Jacobs and husband, Homer; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Glenfield was also preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters:  James Smith, Norman Smith, Wilmer Smith, Calvin Smith, Gordon Smith, Clarence Smith, Dimple Breeden, Ethel Phelps, Orma Smith and Mary Jane Cowan.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, November 21, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Griesemer

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Bettye Jane Underwood Rafferty

Posted by on Nov 17, 2025

Bettye Jane Underwood Rafferty

Bettye Jane Underwood Rafferty of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Robert Frank Underwood and Hallie Bird Ingram Underwood, was born April 8, 1939, in Green County, KY, and departed this life on November 17, 2025, at the Green River Trails Nursing Home in Greensburg, KY.  She was 86 years of age.

She professed faith in Christ and attended the Beech Grove Baptist Church. She retired from Taylor Regional Hospital, where she worked as a Dietary Clerk. She received her Associate’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising. She was a seamstress, and handmade pageant dresses and had made dresses worn by Miss Kentucky contestants.

She united in marriage to Robert Brown, who preceded her in death, and she later married Carroll Rafferty, who also preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by two sisters, and one brother, Susan Dobson, Shirley Thompson, and Samuel Underwood.

She is survived by three daughters and one son: Martina Marshall of Campbellsville, Paula Dytzel (Eric) of Nashville, Joseph Brown (Anita) of Illinois, and Monica Levi (Ronen) of California.

Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Robert “Bill” Underwood, and his wife, Teressa of West Virginia.

The funeral service for Bettye Jane Underwood Rafferty will be on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1 pm at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home chapel with entombment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Bro. Jim Durham will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 5 -8 pm at the funeral home and again on Thursday until the time of the service.

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Thelma Crum Whitt

Posted by on Nov 17, 2025

Thelma Crum Whitt

Thelma Crum Whitt of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Willie and Goldie Crum, was born December 9, 1952, in Louisville and departed this life on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. She was 72 years of age.

She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Whitt, two sons, William Milburn and Willie Milburn, and eleven brothers and sisters.

Survivors include three sons: Cecil Milburn, Michael Milburn, and Anthony Milburn; thirteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; a special niece, Wanda Faye, and a host of other relatives and friends.

A visitation only will be on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5-8 P.M.

Cremation to follow the visitation.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Bobbie Jo Reynolds, 48

Posted by on Nov 16, 2025

Bobbie Jo (Rutledge) Reynolds, of Greensburg, the daughter of Marion Ray Rutledge and Melanie Ross (Chelf) Goodin, was born October 3, 1977 in Glasgow and departed this life on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. She was 48 years of age.

She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend and of the Baptist Faith.

Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband: Wendell Reynolds; six children: Cody Reynolds and Miranda, Samantha Ford, Mercy Reynolds and Rhett, Amy Jo Reynolds and Drew, Devin Reynolds and Zebulon Reynolds.

Also three brothers, one sister and twelve grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the White’s Ridge General Baptist Church on Speck Ridge Road, Elk Horn, KY.

Bro. Dickie Rogers and Justin Rutledge will be officiating.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund which can be made at the funeral home.

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Marshal Thomas Whatley

Posted by on Nov 16, 2025

Marshal Thomas Whatley of Campbellsville, son of the late James Phinn Alexander Whatley and Ester Belle Shivley Whatley, was born April 6, 1941 in Winn Parish, Louisiana.  He died at 9:00 A.M., Friday, November 14, 2025 in Louisville.  Age: 84

He professed faith in Christ and attended Pitman Valley Baptist Church.

Marshal was a retired Supervisor at GTE. After retirement, Marshal kept himself busy with many hobbies. He enjoyed bee keeping, yard work, many church activities, and helping others in their time of need or project quests. He was also a Baptist Deacon, a member of the Gideons, Kiwanis, Ky. Colonels, and Rotary.

Marshal loved his family and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He united in marriage to Judy Kaye Pierce, March 26, 1965.

Besides his wife, Judy Whatley of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and one son: Marsha Kaye Whatley Logan and husband, John IV of Henderson, and Jason Alexander Whatley of Lexington; five grandchildren: Ashton Logan of Oxford, Mississippi, John Logan V, Ann Logan, Jack Logan all of Henderson, and Casey Baya and husband, Christian of Lexington; three great-grandchildren: Langston Baya, Elliot Baya, and Harrison Baya; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Marshal was also preceded in death by one grandson: Chase Alexander Whatley; two brothers and two sisters: Jim Whatley, Jerry Whatley, Sylvia Grabert and Nancy Marceaux and August is always in our hearts.

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At the request of Marshal and his family, all services will be private. Marshal invites all to meet him in Heaven.

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Bonnie Wooley

Posted by on Nov 13, 2025

Bonnie Wooley of Elk Horn, daughter of the late Darlis Thelbert Cox and Viola Garrett Cox, was born September 15, 1937 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 11:57 A.M., Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age: 88

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

Bonnie was a homemaker. Whether it was working in the fields or driving a farm truck, she dedicated her life to her family.

She united in marriage to Shirley Wooley December 26, 1955 and he preceded her in death September 30, 2014.

Bonnie was a great mother and loving grandmother.

She is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Shirley Wooley and wife, Tina and Bonnie Wicker and husband, Larry of Elk Horn and Ronald Lee Wooley and wife, Lucy of Campbellsville; one daughter-in-law, Donna Wooley of Elk Horn; fourteen grandchildren:  Terry Louise Smith and husband, Matt of Washington State, Angie Ellis and significant other, Matthew Parker of Campbellsville, Adam Wooley and wife, Shawna of Campbellsville, Jason Wooley and significant other, Trina Davis of Elk Horn, Rachel Purvis and husband, George of Campbellsville, Richard Wooley and wife, Ashley of Campbellsville, Alan Wooley and wife, Tori of London, Ryan Elder of St. Francis, Erica Hagan and husband, Jason of Raywick, Thomas Wooley of Elk Horn, LeKisha Hensley and husband, Donnie of Carrollton, Rachelle Wooley of Lebanon, Cody Wicker and wife, Terri Ann of Campbellsville and Logan Wicker and wife, Mylea of Campbellsville; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Curtis Cox and wife, Ruby of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Bonnie was preceded in death by two sons:  Roger Keith Wooley and Donald Thelbert Wooley; a grandson, Michael Thelbert Wooley; one great-grandson, Grayson Wooley and brothers and sisters:  Orvin Cox, Ray Cox, Bernice Lawson, Thelbert Cox, Fern Tungate, Corine Brooks and Chloe Cox in infancy.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, November 14, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Troy Long

BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery

PALLBEARERS:  Adam Wooley, Jason Wooley, Richard Wooley, Alan Wooley, Thomas Wooley, Cody Wicker, Logan Wicker

HONORARY PALLBEARER:  Michael Wooley

 

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Roy “Frank” Fulks, 70

Posted by on Nov 13, 2025

Roy Franklin “Frank” Fulks, of Campbellsville, the son of the late James Abner and Grace (Gribbins) Fulks, was born May 7, 1955 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his home. He was 70 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the 3trees Church in Campbellsville and was an electrician.

Frank, as he was mostly known, enjoyed hunting, fishing and training his beagle hounds and was in the Beagler Hall of Fame.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Daisy Deweese.

Survivors include his wife: Sheri (Sallee) Fulks; a son: Jonathon Fulks; a sister: Melissa Lawson and husband James and Johnny Fulks, all of Campbellsville.

Also seven grandchildren: Memphis Milby, Chesney Davis, Ryder, Ridge, Archer and Grace Fulks and Brylee Sprowles and a host of other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home

 Officiating: Bro. Jason Hood

INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: from 5-8 P.M. Monday at the funeral home

 

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Patty Thomas

Posted by on Nov 12, 2025

Patty Thomas of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Coolidge Price and Virginia Wilson Price, was born February 23, 1969 in Clay County, Kentucky.  She passed away at 2:38 P.M., Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Lexington at UK Hospital.    Age: 56

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Zion Separate Baptist Church.

Patty was a homemaker.

She united in marriage to Mike Thomas December 5, 1987.

Patty treasured her family and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed fishing, cooking, working in her garden and flowers, playing with her cats and loved Dunkin Donuts where she visited with her granddaughters just about every day.  Her family said “she never met a stranger.”

Besides her husband, Mike Thomas of Campbellsville, she is survived by one daughter, Tiffany Thomas and fiance’, Travis LaJudice of Campbellsville; three grandchildren:  Emorie LaJudice, Elsa LaJudice and Evie LaJudice of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.

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Cremation was chosen by the family.

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