Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 17, 2026
Mrs. Beverly Ann Taylor of Campbellsville was born on July 23, 1959 to the late Roy O. and Rheta Fay (Wheat) Sexton. She departed this life on Sunday, July 5, 2026 in Lexington at the St. Joseph Hospital following an extended illness. She was 66 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. Taylor had retired from Fruit of the Loom.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Taylor, in September of 2020, and brother Ronnie Sexton.
She leaves to mourn her passing: A daughter: Amanda Taylor of Campbellsville, A granddaughter: Makenzie York, And a host of other family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Taylor on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
She will be laid to rest in the Brookside Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, July 10, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 16, 2026
Christopher David Middleton of Liberty, KY, the son of Joyce Mae Wilson Middleton Blair, and the late Jerry Martin Middleton, was born July 22, 1976, and departed this life on July 12, 2026 in Somerset after a battle with cancer. He was 49 years of age.
He was of the Baptist Faith and was a cabinet maker. He enjoyed fishing, hunting for ginseng, arrowheads, collecting rocks, and being outdoors.
He is survived by his Mother, Joyce Middleton Blair of Liberty, one brother, James Middleton (Dana) of Nicholasville, his nieces and nephews, Amanda Buzzard, Blake Middleton, Chaz Groves, and Shayla Middleton, and his dogs, Sissy and Buddy.
Also, a special friend, Josh Kirkland.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Vicki Jo Middleton.
There will be a Memorial Service for Christopher David Middleton at 2:30 PM on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home.
Bro. Micah Sears will officiate.
Visitation: Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 2:00 PM until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to be donations to the funeral expense fund and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 16, 2026
Sherry Lynn Morris of Campbellsville, the daughter of Ada Darlene Calhoun Howard of Campbellsville, and the late George William Howard. She was born October 30, 1963, in Greensburg, KY, and departed this life on July 14, 2026, in Campbellsville. She was 62 years of age.
She was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and was a former employee of Amazon.com. She enjoyed taking care of her flowers, and animals, and spending time with her kids, grandkids, and her mother. She also enjoyed playing Solitaire.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kevin Marion Morris in 2018, and a sister, Mitzi Rogers.
She is survived by her Mother, Ada Darlene Calhoun Howard, two sons, Robbie Howard (Natasha) and Jeffery Howard (Shonica) all of Campbellsville. Six grandchildren, and one brother, Adam Howard (Tonya) of Adair County, and one niece, Stephanie Bright of Knifley.
The Funeral Service for Sherry Lynn Morris will be at Noon, Friday, July 17, 2026, at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home.
Interment in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
Visitation: Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 5 – 8 PM at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 16, 2026
Anita Joyce Keltner Brown, of Campbellsville, the daughter of Lois (Perkins) Keltner and the late Weldon Keltner was born April 20, 1957 in Louisville, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 69 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Cane Valley Baptist Church and was a registered nurse.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years Raymond Brown.
Her mother: Lois Keltner of Adair County.
Also her children: Chris Brown and wife Misty of Louisville, David Brown and wife Christy of Nashville and a chosen son: Darrell Skaggs of Campbellsville.
Two sisters and two brothers: Julie Neal, Dale Keltner, Mike Keltner and wife Rita and Missy Keith and husband Donnie, all of Columbia.
Five grandchildren: Cody Brown and companion Kelsey Riordan, Kayla Brown and companion Richard Hawk, Jordan Fowler, Jaiden Colman and Lyric Colman and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
OFFICIATING: Bro. Josh Carey
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: 5-8 PM on Friday
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 16, 2026
Naomi C. Paxton of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Cloyd and Amelia (Jones) Martin, was born August 19, 1936 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 89 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom for over 43 years.
She enjoyed working in the yard, loved flowers, cleaning and spending time with family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death a brother and two sisters: Melvin Douglas Martin, Margaret Cross and Betty Sprowles.
Survivors include a daughter: Deborah Gray of Campbellsville; her chosen children: Susan Bryant and husband Kevin of Campbellsville and Robert D. Gray and wife Karen of Bowling Green.
Also her chosen grandchildren: Blake Sprowles and wife Ashley, Lexie Turpin and husband Brady, Brooke Gupton and husband Josh, her chosen great-grandchildren: Chandler and Gentry Turpin, Tripp Sprowles, Lexie Kate Gupton, Joshua and Jacob Gray; a special niece: Sheila Douglas and husband Billy Joe and a host of other relatives and friends.
The service for Naomi C. Paxton, will be conducted privately at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Clergy Officiating: Bro. Rodney Booe
Entombment: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
NO PUBLIC VISITATION
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude, Campbellsville Christian Church or Hosparus of Green River, all of which can me made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 16, 2026
Pauline Williams, of Campbellsville passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026 in Campbellsville at the age of 99
She professed faith in Christ and was a long-time member of Campbellsville Baptist Church where she was for many years a member of Young at Heart and the Don Bishop Sunday School Class.
She united in marriage to her husband Harlen Williams and they were married 45 years until he passed away in 1992. She was the daughter of Joseph and Clara Sublett Walters and was preceded in death by four siblings: Frances Curry, Horace “Shorty” Walters, James Walters and Charles Walters.
Survivors include her son Norman (Janet)Williams of Nicholasville, KY, granddaughter Julie Williams of Fort Lauderdale, FL, grandson Nathan (Jessica) Williams of Richmond, KY, and their daughters Allison and Madilyn Williams. She was also blessed to have Alice Davisson as a devoted caregiver and friend.
She loved the time spent with her grandchildren and great granddaughters as they grew up and in traveling with friends and family. Pauline worked at Union Underwear for many years and was later a sales associate at Catos. She also enjoyed service as a member of the Taylor Regional Hospital Auxiliary.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Wayne Norman
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CAMPBELLSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 13, 2026
Larry Hunt of Campbellsville, son of the late Walter E. Hunt and Winnie Eltis Hunt Hunt, was born December 20, 1944 in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 4:54 A.M., Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Lebanon. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Washington Baptist Church.
Larry was a retired Logger and enjoyed farming and feeding his pet deer.
He united in marriage to Charlotte Hunt December 4, 1970 and she preceded him in death November 29, 2015.
Larry is survived by one daughter and one son: Kristie Mattingly and husband, Ryan of Campbellsville, and Josh Hunt and wife, Nora of Lebanon; five grandchildren: Olivia Mattingly, Evelyn Mattingly, Emma Hunt, Amelia Hunt, and Aria Hunt; two sisters: Delean Davis of Campbellsville, and Carol Miller of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Sullivan.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Donnie Blick and Bro. Jimmy York
BURIAL: Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 12, 2026
J.W. Hardin of Raikes Hill Road, Elk Horn, Kentucky son of the Joe H. Hardin and Villa Malone Hardin. He was born April 6,1941 in Louisville, Kentucky. He joined his Lord on July 11, 2026 at the age of 85.
He professed his faith in Christ and was a member of the Methodist faith. He loved the Lord and loved to worship when he was able.
He was a member of the Merrimac Masonic Lodge. He united in marriage to Linda Richerson Hardin. She preceded him in death August 6, 2012.
He survived by two sisters: Shirley (Frank) Cheatham of Campbellsville Ky, Carole (Tom) Cheatham of Lexington Ky. And a sister in law, Brenda McCauley of Lebanon Ky. Two sons, Jeffery Hardin of Lebanon Ky, Michael Hardin of Elkhorn Ky, Daughter, Lisa (Ernie) Conder of Danville Ky. Two Grandsons; Kyle Hardin of Greensburg Ky, Gage Conder of Danville Ky, Two Granddaughters; Jasalynn and Chloe Richards of Danville Ky and many nieces and nephews.
He also preceded in death by his three brothers; Harold Morris Hardin, Charles H. Hardin and Joseph Michael Hardin.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Andrew Davis
BURIAL: Merrimac Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 9, 2026
George Henry Dearen, 89, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, passed away on July 8, 2026.
Born on June 8, 1937, George was the son of the late George Henry Dearen, Sr. and Jennie Douglas Dearen.
George dedicated his life to farming, a profession he took great pride in. He raised tobacco, corn and soybeans and operated a successful dairy farm for many years. His strong work ethic, commitment to the land, and love for agriculture were evident throughout his life. He found purpose in caring for his farm and took great satisfaction in providing for his family through honest, hard work.
George was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce Dearen, who passed away on August 4, 2007; his son, Daryl Douglas Dearen, who passed away on January 15, 2018 and his parents, George Henry Dearen, Sr. and Jennie Douglas Dearen.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ann Dearen, and by his cherished companion, Tibby Altman of Greensburg, Kentucky, whose friendship, love and companionship brought great joy to his life. He also leaves behind extended family and many friends who will cherish his memory.
George will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his love of farming, and the values of perseverance, integrity and hard work that guided his life. His memory will live on in the fields he tended, the family he loved, and the lives he touched throughout the years. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
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VISITATION: 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 13, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 13, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Tim Harris
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 8, 2026
Don Shaw of Campbellsville, son of the late Seymour Shaw and Mabel Russell Shaw, was born August 24, 1934 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 12:12 P.M., Monday, July 6, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
He was a retired educator & coach for many years. His accolades include the KHSAA Baseball Hall of Fame, 5th Region Hall of Fame, Walton-Verona High School Hall of Fame as a coach, Hall of Fame at Campbellsville Independent Schools as an athlete and a coach, and the Hall of Greats at Taylor County Schools as a coach.
He united in marriage to Gail Miller Shaw June 3, 1956 and she preceded him in death January 11, 2023.
Don is survived by one daughter and one son: Mary Jo Hazel and husband, Nick of Campbellsville and David Shaw and wife, Sue of Lexington; seven grandchildren: Matthew Hazel and wife, Ashley, Justin Hazel and wife, Taylor, and Carlie Hazel, all of Campbellsville, Tyler Shaw and wife, Katie, and Jared Shaw, all of Lexington, Meredith Forssman and husband, Julius, of Germany, and Patrick Shaw of England; five great-grandchildren: Elinor Forssman, Bennet Forssman, Harlan Hazel, Scarlett Hazel, and Banks Hazel; one brother, Dick Shaw of California; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Jeff Shaw; three brothers and two sisters: Buddy Shaw, Russell Shaw, J.T. “Jimmy” Shaw, Sarah “Tot” Buckler, and Ethel Buchanan.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Jeff Eaton
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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