Thomas “Tom” Gower, 66

Posted by on Jan 8, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Gower, of the Ebenezer Community of Green County, the son of the late John Howard and Lois Darlene (Kelly) Gower, was born November 30, 1959 in Endicott, New York, and passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at his home. He was 66 years of age.

He was a retired Walmart Associate in Campbellsville and of the Christian Faith.

He loved music, cats and dogs.

Survivors include a brother: Timothy Gower and wife Sherri of New York; a sister: Cathy Bunnell and husband Darrell of Coburg.

Also and aunt: Bonnie Johnson of Maine, New York and a host of other relatives and friends.

To honor the request of Tom, cremation rites were entrusted to

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

There are NO services scheduled at this time.

 

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Jennifer Lynn Skaggs, 41

Posted by on Jan 8, 2026

Jennifer Lynn Skaggs, of Campbellsville the daughter of Joseph Andrew Stamp and Sheryl Anne (Goyer) Stamp, was born January 5, 1985 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Monday, January 5, 2026 in Clarksville, Tennessee. She was 41 years of age.

She was an accountant and a general manager and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

She loved spending time with the people that she loved, she was a hard worker and enjoyed basketball and journaling.

Survivors include her father: Andy Stamp; her mother: Sheryl Stamp; her daughter: Chloe Cornish and husband Andrew.

Also a sister and brother: Jackie Stamp and Ethan Stamp; her grandfather: David McDonald; two grandchildren: Lynnox Cornish and Luxtyn Gribbins; her nieces and nephews: Peyton, Hayden and Saylor; her boyfriend: Tamarcus Summers; two aunts: Cheryl and husband David and Sandy and husband David and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by grandparents: Frances McDonald and Edwin and Betty Stamp.

FUNERAL: Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home

OFFICIATING: Bro. Daniel Cook

INTERMENT: Merrimac Cemetery

VISITATION: from 5-8 P.M. Friday and after 8:00 A.M. Saturday until time for the service.

 

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James Allen “Jimmy” Wethington

Posted by on Jan 6, 2026

James Allen “Jimmy” Wethington

James Allen “Jimmy” Wethington of Columbia, formerly of Clementsville, the son of the late James Harold “Jim Duck” and Patricia Sue (Fisher) Wethington, was born September 12, 1957, in Missouri and departed this life on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Danville, KY, at the Select Specialty Hospital. He was 68 years of age.

He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and attended the St. Bernard Catholic Church in Clementsville.

Jimmy was a handyman and loved technology.

Survivors include his children: Cory, Cris, and Casey; his step-children: Jennifer and Emily; and his former spouse: Erlinda Ordonez Wethington.

Three sisters and two brothers: Mary Ann and Joe, Tom and Christie, John and Shelia, Anna Marie and Peggy, and Jason. Also, his fiancé of fifteen years, Paulette Susan Pittman.

Also, five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Alicia May.

To honor Jimmy’s request, cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Bernard Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

 

 

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Richard “Ricky” Mudd, 59

Posted by on Jan 6, 2026

Richard “Ricky” Mudd, of Campbellsville, the son of Margaret Ann (Tucker) Mudd and the late William Hollis Mudd, was born August 31, 1966 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life Monday, January 5, 2026 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. He was 59 years of age.

He was a forklift operator at Murakami in Campbellsville and a member of the Elk Horn Baptist Church.

Ricky enjoyed fishing, hunting, grilling and gardening.

Survivors include his mother: Margaret Ann Mudd of Glasgow; his wife: Sheila (Gilpin) Mudd of Campbellsville; a son: Jaron Mudd of Campbellsville.

Also step-children: Chad Willis and wife Melanie and Stephanie Willis, both of Campbellsville.

A sister: Beth Mudd of Glasgow; a brother: Billy Ray Mudd of Tennessee; a nephew: Quinton Stockton of Glasgow; eight grandchildren: Caitlin Bright, Aiden Willis, Mason Willis, Blake, Kylee and Kinlee Deslongchamps, Ty Wright and Landon Wright; Raina and Remi Paige and a host of other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home

CLERGY OFFICIATING: Dr. Brian Rafferty

INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: after 11:00 A.M. Friday until time for service.

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Timmy Smith, 66

Posted by on Jan 4, 2026

Mr. Timmy Lewis Smith of Campbellsville, the son of the late Edmond S. and Mary Alice (Mardis) Smith, was born March 18, 1959 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Greensburg at the Green River Trails. He was 66 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Smith’s social life was limited from childhood due to a disability, but he will be dearly missed by those who knew him best.

He is survived by:

Two brothers: David Smith and James Earl Smith, both of Campbellsville,

And several extended family members and friends, including the staff and residents of Green River Trails.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Brockman Cemetery on Rafferty Road in Taylor County.

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

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Jimmie Benningfield

Posted by on Jan 3, 2026

Jimmie Benningfield of Campbellsville, son of the late Broadus Benningfield and Martha Forrest Benningfield, was born February 16, 1953 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 8:40 A.M., Friday, January 2, 2026 in Campbellsville.     Age: 72

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Jimmie was a farmer and enjoyed working on his farm.  He loved spending time with his family and neighbors.

He is survived by one son and one daughter: Benjamin Benningfield and wife, Brooke of Campbellsville and Jennie Connor and husband, Tony of Versailles; four grandchildren:  Ellyson Connor, Isabella Benningfield, Luke Benningfield and Ty Connor; two brothers and two sisters:  Billie Benningfield, Clyde Benningfield and wife, Bonnie and Bettie Bright of Campbellsville and Mattie Burton of Bardstown; his “Main Squeeze”: Ann Beard; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Jimmie was also preceded in death a daughter, Judy Ann Benningfield June 14, 2000.

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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jerry Arnold

BURIAL: Colvin Cemetery

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Jewell Watson

Posted by on Jan 2, 2026

Jewell G. Watson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willie Virgil Gabbert and Bessie Pearline Thomas Gabbert, was born October 2, 1932 in Pellyton, Kentucky. She died at 1:36 P.M., Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Louisville.  Age: 93

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.

She was a retired insurance agent with Jessie Insurance Agency and Reed Brothers Insurance and enjoyed her office jobs.

Jewell was a loving mother and grandma.

She united in marriage to Howard “Jockey” Thomas Watson and he preceded her in death April 22, 1987.

Jewell is survived by one son, Randy Watson and wife, Jackie of Elizabethtown; three grandchildren: Brett Watson of Campbellsville, Sarah Naufel and husband, Josh and Hannah Miller and husband, Tim of Louisville; three great-grandchildren: Kylie Hall, Silas Naufel and Stella Naufel of Louisville; one brother and two sisters: Paul David Gabbert and wife, Donna of Knifley, Dollie Cox of Campbellsville and Ethel Marie Rains of Tennessee; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Jewell was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Marguerite Noel and two brothers and two sisters: Samuel Gabbert, Joel Gabbert, Lillie O. Buckman and Nora Pearl Gabbert.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Patricia Lynn “Pat” Reynolds

Posted by on Jan 1, 2026

Patricia Lynn “Pat” Reynolds, daughter of the late Ray Mays and Theresa Bernice McNear Mays, was born December 12, 1961 in Campbellsville. She passed away at 7:25 P.M., Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 64

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

Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed supporting her daughters throughout their life and watching her grandkids grow up and spending time with them and her family as much as she could.

Pat is survived by one daughter, Megan Newton and husband, Drew of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Emma Newton, Myles Newton, and Avery Newton; three sisters: Betty Spalding and husband, Jerry of Lebanon, Linda Shofner and husband, H.L., of Greensburg, and Debbie Mays of Campbellsville; four brothers: Joe “Dee Dee” Mays and wife, Patty, Darrell Mays and wife, Sheena, Todd Mays and wife, Melinda, and Scott Mays and wife, Renita, all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitch Reynolds June 6, 2024 and a daughter, Stephanie Reynolds July 10, 2024.

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VISITATION: 10:00 – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Pamela Price Richardson

Posted by on Dec 30, 2025

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Pamela Price Richardson, age 76, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 at University of Louisville Hospital.

Pam was born on December 6, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Frances Price,  She grew up in Greensburg, Kentucky, where she graduated from Green County High School.  She went on to attend the University of Kentucky, earning a degree in speech pathology.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ, was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church and recently attending 3 Trees.

Pam was also a successful business owner, operating Merle Norman in Campbellsville for nearly 50 years.  She built a thriving business where she genuinely loved serving her customers and the community.

After dating for four years, Pam united in marriage to Les Richardson July 10, 1971.

She is survived by her husband, Les Richardson; her son, Price Richardson (Blair); and her cherished grandchildren, Rhett, Reagan and Raleigh Richardson, who brought her immense joy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Leslie Richardson, II and her brother, Virgil Price.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:      11:00 A.M., Friday, January 2, 2026 at Campbellsville Christian Church in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul Patton and Pastor Jason Hood

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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James “Jimmy” Garner

Posted by on Dec 30, 2025

James “Jimmy” Garner

James “Jimmy” Garner of Campbellsville, the son of the late Hobert and Anna Lois Garner, was born May 10, 1946, in Russell County, KY, and departed this life on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was 79 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville First Church of God and was a former employee of Parker-Kalon in Campbellsville, and a Veteran of the United States Army.

Jimmy enjoyed restoring old cars and helping many people in the community, and he never met a stranger.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings: Janice Long, Danny “Red” Garner, Adrian Garner, and Walter Garner.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn (Roberts) Garner of Campbellsville; his children: Gina Wilber of South Carolina, Stephanie Garner, Jennifer Garner, and Crystal Benningfield and husband Joey, all of Campbellsville.

Two brothers and a sister: Junior Garner and wife Hilda, Leon Garner, all of Campbellsville, and Yvonne Taylor of Frankfort.

His grandchildren: Jamie Frost and husband Billy, Gracie, Alyssa, and Baylee Benningfield, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL: Saturday, January 3, 202,6 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

MILITARY HONORS: Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

VISITATION: after 12:00 P.M. on Saturday

MEMORIALS: Donations to the Campbellsville Food Bank, which can be made at the funeral home.

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