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Diane Minor

Posted by on Oct 21, 2026

Diane Minor of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James “Buford” Tungate and Betty Jane Barnett Tungate, was born October 23, 1959 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 8:52 P.M., Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Campbellsville.      Age: 66

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

Diane was a retired employee of Taylor Regional Hospital.

She enjoyed quilting, scrapbooking, shopping and crafting and Diane loved the Savannah Bananas.

She is survived by one daughter, Emily Keltner and husband, Derrick, two grandchildren:  Zak Keltner and Preslee Keltner; two brothers:  Tim Tungate and wife, Rhonda and Kerry Tungate and wife, Pam of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, October 26, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TAYLOR COUNTY CANCER CENTER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

 

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Kenny Willis

Posted by on Oct 20, 2026

Kenny Willis of Campbellsville, son of the late Reed Arnett Willis and Pansy Mae Franklin Willis, was born February 17, 1945 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 6:54 P.M., Monday, October 19, 2026 in Louisville as the result of an accident.    Age:  81

He professed faith in Christ and was a member and deacon of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Kenny loved serving the church and would go looking for anything that needed to be done at the church. He was a Sunday school teacher for over 50 yrs.

He was an avid music lover and enjoyed singing bluegrass music with his brother R.A. and nephew John.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served his country honorably in the United States Army.

Kenny was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.

He united in marriage to Brenda McCubbin February 17, 1967.

Besides his wife, Brenda Willis of Campbellsville, Kenny is survived by two sons:

David Willis and wife, Cricket and Chad Willis and wife, Amy of Campbellsville; six grandchildren:  Hunter Willis and wife, Kelsey, John Daniel Willis, Cameron Willis, Hannah Willis, Ally Willis and Hailey Willis; three great-grandchildren:

Ethan  Miller, Raegyn Willis and Colt Willis; one bonus great-granddaughter, Mallory Henderson; one sister, Lois Dulworth; one sister-in-law, Barbara Willis of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers:  R. A. Willis and Larry Willis.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   11:00 A.M., Friday, October 23, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Sheldon Hale and Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL:  Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AT PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Lera Ann Sprowles

Posted by on Oct 20, 2026

Lera Ann Sprowles of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Thomas Sharp and Hallie Milby Sharp, was born October 26, 1941 in Green County, Kentucky.  She died at 3:22 A.M., Monday, October 19, 2026 in Campbellsville.         Age: 84

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of 3 Trees.

She united in marriage to Glevins Sprowles April 6, 1961.

Lera was a loving wife and mom and enjoyed all of her grandbabies and great-grandbabies.  She also enjoyed reading her Bible.

Besides her husband, Glevins Sprowles of Campbellsville, Lera is survived by one son and one daughter:  Steve Sprowles and wife, Michelle and Lisa Gupton and husband, Ronnie of Campbellsville; four grandchildren:  Brandon Gupton and wife, Jennifer, Jade Gupton Sanders and husband, Neil, Blake Sprowles and wife, Ashley and Lexi Turpin and husband, Brady; five great-grandchildren:  Drake Sanders, Dawson Sanders, Gentry Turpin, Chandler Turpin and Tripp Sprowles; one brother, Jimmie Sharp and wife, Donnetta of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Lera was also preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters:  Virgil Sharp, Elwood Sharp, Bill Sharp, David Sharp, Riley Sharp, Geraldine Myers, Christine Milby and Florine Colvin.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Jason Hood, Elder Jimmie Sharp and Rev. Ronda Arnett

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

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Kari Lynn Cassell

Posted by on Oct 20, 2026

Kari Lynn Cassell

Kari Lynn Cassell of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Gerald Wayne Helin and Delta Colleen Holmes was born January 09, 1961 in Sandwich, IL. Kari departed this life on October 12, 2026, at Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 65 years of age.

She is survived by her brother, Terry Helin of Naples, Florida. She also had a very close friend, Kim McAfee.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Craig Helin.

Cremation was chosen and No services are planned.

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

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William Clay Arps

Posted by on Oct 20, 2026

William Clay Arps

William Clay Arps, Jr, of Greensburg, the son of the late Andrew Armijo was born April 7, 1958 in Englewood, California and departed this life on Friday, October 16, 2026 at his home. He was 68 years of age.

He was a welder repairman, a heavy equipment operator for Haydon Materials and of the Christian faith.

He enjoyed motorcycles, cars and guns and traveling to ocean with family.

Survivors include his wife: Alana (Fisher) Arps of Greensburg; two sons: Justin Arps and wife Jessica of Greensburg and William Arps and wife Kelley of California; a daughter: Francine Cullivan of Nevada.

A sister: Sandra Fisher.

Also fifteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother: Virginia Armijo.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

OFFICIATING: Bro. Corey Rutledge

VISITATION: Saturday after 2:00 P.M.

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Jeremy Wayne Cropper

Posted by on Oct 20, 2026

Jeremy Wayne Cropper

Jeremy Wayne Cropper, of Campbellsville, the son of the Rita (Jessup) Orange and the late John Wayne Cropper, was born June 29, 1985 in Bowling Green, KY and departed this life on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at his home. He was 41 years of age.

He was a dispatcher for Ellis Towing and was a member of the Stuart Chapel Church in Lewisburg, KY.

He enjoyed watching University of Louisville Football, spending time with his children and friends, he was an Eagle Scout and was a jokester.

Survivors include his wife: DeAnna (Estes) Cropper of Campbellsville, his mother and stepfather: Rita and Kerry Orange of Russellville.

His children: Madison, Sarah, Hannah Cropper, Sam Tharp, Justin Humphress (Mackenzie Sprowles), BreAnna Humphress, Benzley and Bryar Tucker.

A brother: Jason Cropper and wife Julie of Russellville and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. EST

L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

INTERMENT: Stuart Chapel Cemetery  6002 Stuart Chapel Rd, Lewisburg, KY

VISITATION: after 9:00 A.M. EST  Friday

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

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Connie Lynn Graham

Posted by on Oct 20, 2026

Connie Lynn Graham

Connie Lynn Graham, of Hodgenville, the daughter of the late Everett “Max” and Nona (Mencer) Deitsch, was born September 4, 1960 in Angola, Indiana and departed this life on Friday, October 16, 2026 in Leitchfield at the Springview Nursing and Rehab. She was 66 years of age.

She was a former CNA and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include a daughter: Christina Graham of Bardstown, three grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, Aunt Debbie Thornton, Cousin Tina Purdon and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family of Connie Lynn Graham chose cremation and NO services are planned.

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

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Marilyn Susan Thomas

Posted by on Oct 19, 2026

Marilyn Susan Thomas of Lebanon, daughter of the late James Pius Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Lanham Thomas, was born October 18, 1953 in Marion County, Kentucky.  She died at 7:20 A.M., Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Lebanon.         Age: 72

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

Marilyn is survived by two sons:  Mike Thomas and Jeffrey Scottie Thomas of Campbellsville; four grandchildren:  Tiffany Thomas and fiancé, Travis LaJudice, Aaron Buckman and wife, Shelby, Gabriel Shea and Gabrielle Shea; six great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister:  Mark Thomas and wife, Mary of New Market and Linda Tungate of Calvary; one brother-in-law, Ruben Simpson; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Marilyn was also preceded in death by her life-long companion, Hugh C. Pittman March 26, 2011; her daughter-in-law, Patricia Thomas and three sisters:  Elaine Kelty, Sheila Simpson and Sandra Sandusky.

Cremation was chosen by the family.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Elianna Rose Kouns, Infant

Posted by on Oct 19, 2026

Elianna Rose Kouns, the infant daughter of James Dustin Kouns and Jessica Renee (Chadwell) Taylor, was born Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the Taylor Regional Hospital.

Besides her parents, she is survived by her siblings: Easton Taylor, Laikyn Taylor and Landon Kouns.

Her grandparents: Linda Chadwell, Rick Swan and Samuel Chadwell. She has a host of other relatives.

Cremation was chosen and NO services are planned.

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

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Christopher Brian Black

Posted by on Oct 10, 2026

Christopher Brian Black

Christopher Brian Black, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of Brian Nathan Black and Lisa Ann (Truax) Lewis, was born June 18, 1990 in Louisville and departed this life on Friday, October 9, 2026 in Marion County, KY as the result of an automobile accident. He was 36 years of age.

He was a supervisor at Curtis Maruyasu America in Lebanon and was of the Christian faith.

He enjoyed watching his favorite football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, shooting basketball, but most of all spending time with his children.

Survivors include his wife: Sarah Renea (Derman) Black; his parents: Brian and Marsha Black and Lisa Ann and Thomas Bradley Lewis; his children: Karson Lee Black and Kylie Mae Black, all of Campbellsville.

A brother: Shawn Michael Nault (Joel); a sister: Grace Nevaeh Andrea Black; a step-sisters: Brandi Lewis Moneypenny and Brittany Lewis Bartley.

Also surviving are his grandfather: Jerry Black of Campbellsville; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tony and Vonda Derman of Columbia, special friend: Dustin Burton and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a step-brother: Bradley Lewis and his grandparents: Phyllis Black, Roy Truax and Jean MaHaffey.

FUNERAL: Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the

L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

OFFICIATING: Bro. Greg Lewis

INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

VISITATION: 5-8 P.M. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at the funeral home.

As the family faces the heartbreaking loss of a beloved husband and father, memorial donations are being accepted to provide financial assistance and support for his wife and children. Any contribution, no matter the amount, will be a meaningful expression of love and compassion. Donations may be made at the funeral home.

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