Mary Theresa Mills

Posted by on Jun 16, 2026

Mary Theresa Mills of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Virgil Victor Mills and Ada Lee Stamp Mills, was born January 30, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 10:30 A.M., Monday, June 15, 2026 in Campbellsville.     Age: 94

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Merrimac Christian Church.

Mary was a homemaker.

She is survived by two daughters and one son:  Diane Garrett, Dale Mills and wife, Charity and Debbie Williams and special friend, Jason of Campbellsville; six grandchildren:  Shelly Peterson and husband, Steven of Marion County, Douglas Garrett and wife, Destine, Teresa Garrett, Sarina Morris, Shane Morris and wife, Tisha and Simon Morris and wife, Jamie of Campbellsville; twenty-four great-grandchildren; thirteen great-great-grandchildren;

several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Mary was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Karen Orberson and two brothers and three sisters:  Granville Mills, Russell Mills, Helen Summers, Edith Abell and Rosie Swihart.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:      1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Duane Orange

BURIAL:  Merrimac Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

 

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Darrell Hunt

Posted by on Jun 16, 2026

Darrell Hunt of Campbellsville, son of the late Oliver Hunt and Elva Hunt, was born October 17, 1934 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 8:39 A.M., Monday, June 15, 2026 in Campbellsville.         Age: 91

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church. Darrell was also an active member with the Gideons International for many years.

He was a retired butcher with several different grocery stores.

Darrell united in marriage to Nancy Burress June 17, 1956 and she preceded him in death December 18, 2022.

He enjoyed playing golf and watching sports.

Darrell is survived by three daughters:  Donna Faulkner and husband, Scott and Cindy Hunt of Campbellsville and Allison Hunt and husband, Thomas Bowen of Bellingham, Washington; two grandsons:  Chris Faulkner and Zack Faulkner and wife, Baylee of Campbellsville; one step-grandson, T.  J. Bowen of Bellingham, Washington; one sister, Mildred Wise and husband, Carl of Lexington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Friday, June 19, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. John Hurtgen

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

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Mildred Alene Eastridge

Posted by on Jun 15, 2026

Mildred Alene Eastridge, 88, of Knifley, died Sunday, June 14, 2026, from an extended illness. She was the daughter of late GB and Lora Davidson and she was born on August, 19, 1937.

She was a life-long farmer. She grew up on a farm with her parents in the Little Cake community. She was married to Howard Wayne Eastridge on Jan. 27, 1959. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in January 2022. He preceded her in death on Monday, July 11, 2022. Together, they had a dairy farm and raised tobacco. They continued dairy farming until the cows were sold in 2001. Upon selling the dairy cows, they continued with beef cattle, horses, pigs and sheep. Besides working on the farm, she was an avid gardener, both of vegetables and flowers; was a splendid cook, everyone always cherishing MeMaw’s fried apple pies; and a skilled seamstress, having made many of her children’s clothes and then clothes for grandchildren and great-grandchildren. During the winter, she would most often be found quilting, stripping tobacco for several within the community, and picking out hickory nuts for baking. She directly completed or assisted in the completion of 100’s of quilts, mostly to be given to family members (young and old). She professed faith in her Lord early in life and was a dedicated Sunday school teacher for children and assisted whenever needed in many church programs. She grew up attending churches in the Celina, TN and Burkesville, KY areas and then primarily in Columbia, KY following her family’s move to Little Cake after construction of the Dale Hollow Reservoir which flooded their homeplace.  During her later years, she attended the Broadway Church of Christ until her health hindered her from leaving home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Wendall Davidson of Marion, IN. She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Lenuel Eastridge (Donna) of Marysville, Ohio, Howard Eastridge (Briann) of Columbia, and Paula Bault of Knifley; six grandchildren: Matthew (Alecia) Eastridge of Bowling Green, KY; Megan (Justin) McCreary of Marysville, Ohio; Jordan (LeeAnn) Eastridge of Saloma; Brittany Eastridge of Bowling Green, KY; Bethany (Cody) Hammond of Brandenburg, and Sarah (Brian) Showalter of Marysville, Ohio; two step grandchildren, Chaz (Samantha) Giles of Columbia and Dr. Van (Karli) Giles of Columbia; eleven great-grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Betty Eastridge of Knifley, Mary Williams of Campbellsville, and Myra Greer of Knifley; one brother-in-law Ronnie (Darlene) Eastridge of Campbellsville; and many other family members and friends who have been a tremendous support.

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The visitation will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 5:00-8:00 pm at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Visitation will also occur from 10:00-11:00 am on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with the funeral following at 11:00 am at Broadway Church of Christ in Campbellsville. Burial will be in the Eastridge Cemetery in Knifley.

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Stella May Callahan

Posted by on Jun 9, 2026

Stella May Callahan

Stella May Callahan of Knifley, KY, the daughter of the late Robert Perkins and Jessie Lewis Perkins, was born May 30, 1937 in Adair County, and departed this life on June 6, 2026, at the age of 89.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Robinson Chapel Separate Baptist Church. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and had worked for Summit Manor Nursing Home and Westlake Regional Hospital. She had a strong faith in God, loved attending church and helping with Vacation Bible School. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, taking care of animals.

She united in marriage to James “Eddie” Callahan and he preceded her in death in 2008.

She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Burton (Keith) of Knifley, and Tracy Jones (Joey) of Elk Horn.  Four grandchildren, Ryan Burton (Keri), Sarah Willoughby (Chase), Emily Burton, and James Eric Burton. Eight great-grandchildren, Zachary Burton, Cameron Burton, Jonah Burton, Waylon Burton, Noah Burton, Ellie Corbin, Sophie Willoughby, and Wyatt Willoughby.

Also, one brother and one sister, Delbert Perkins of Knifley, and Margaret “Tinkie” Moss (Jerry) of Columbia. One special niece, LaRonda Perkins Vella, and a very special caregiver, Donna Purvis, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by six siblings: William, David, Donnie, Jackie, Ronnie, Alan, and Mary.

 

Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2026, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home

Officiating: Bro. Billy Wilson & Bro. Raymond Atwood

Interment: Robinson Chapel Cemetery in Knifley

Visitation: 11:00 – 1:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the funeral home.

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Margaret Jeanine Burress

Posted by on Jun 5, 2026

Margaret Jeanine Burress

Margaret Jeanine Burress, 76, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Linus and Avis England Bright, was born February 6, 1950 in Taylor County, KY and passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Margaret united in marriage to the love of her life, Roger Burress in 1968, they were married for 42 years, until his death January 28, 2012. She professed faith in Christ and attended Feathersburg Church of God. Margaret worked at Fruit of the Loom for several years and then opened and co-owned Burress’ Grocery in the Speck Ridge community, with Roger, until his death. For the last several years, she proudly helped take care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren anytime she could.

Margaret loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children, but her true joy in life was spending time with and loving on her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whenever she got the opportunity. “Memaw” was her favorite title.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Robbie Burress and wife, Leanna of Speck Ridge and Bobby Burress and wife, Misty, of Campbellsville.

4 Grandchildren: Tyler Burress (Lindsay); Madison Burress Hughes (Dalton); Corey Burress (Sam) all of Campbellsville and Coty Burress (Kyndall), of Frankfort.

6 Great Grandchildren: Bryson Burress, Tenley Burress and Olivia Burress; Liam and Miles Burress and Asher Hughes

2 sisters and 2 brothers: Christine Greer and Patricia Gray and Willard Bright and Alvin Bright, all of Campbellsville

A host of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Burress and 5 sisters, Doris Jean Wilson, Judy Brockman, Faye Burton, Rita Moore, Lorena Brockman.

Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home

Burial: Callahan Cemetery

Officiating: Mark Carney & Bro. Thomas Metcalfe

Visitation: 5 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the funeral home.

 

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Wendel A. Goode

Posted by on Jun 3, 2026

Wendel A. Goode

Wendel Alan Goode of the Knifley Community, the son of the late Welby and Juanita (Googe) Goode, was born September 17, 1960 in Louisville, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at his home. He was 65 years of age.

He was a retired sheet metal foreman and HVAC installer and attended the Christie Chapel Church.
He enjoyed motorcycles, and music, playing the guitar, being outdoors and enjoying nature and drawing.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, KJ Bruner, and one sister: Glenda Daniels.

Survivors include his wife: Michele (Minor) Goode of Knifley; his children: Angel Bruner (Michael Hamilton) of Scottsville, Brittany Todoroff (John) of Charleston, South Carolina, Brooke Ansert and Gabrielle Ansert, both of Louisville.

A brother: Jeff Goode of Louisville; five grandchildren: Chloe Tuttle, Lee Bruner, Jaxon Bruner, Rowan and Kate Todoroff and a host of loving nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL: Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.EST

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

OFFICIATING: Bro. Jeremy Wethington

INTERMENT: Roley Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

VISITATION: After 11:00 A.M. Saturday until time for the service.

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Pam Newton

Posted by on Jun 2, 2026

Pamela Diane Newton, 66, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, passed away on May 30, 2026, entering her next life surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on December 22, 1959, to Glen Allen Newton and Alma Lucille (Wise) Newton. She is preceded in death by them as well as her two sons, Ernest Tyler Akins and Jonathan Glen Harmon. She was a loud and proud follower of Christ.

Pam spent most of her adult life as a waitress, the last 25 years at Creekside Restaurant, pulling her oxygen along to her tables until the very end. She was 58 inches of spirit and strength. She loved to give and to gather. Her favorite pastimes were finding ways to ‘pay it forward’ and hosting family parties. Her favorite roles were always that of ‘Aunt Pam,’ ‘Nanny,’ and, most importantly, ‘Mama.’

She is survived by a daughter, Sarah Harmon, of Lexington, Kentucky. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Zachary Robertson and Jasmin Robertson, both of Campbellsville, and a special granddog, Odie, who brought her so much joy. She leaves behind two brothers, Allen (Janice) Newton and Donnie (Alisha) Newton, of Campbellsville, as well as many special nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She will also be missed by many dear friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dannie Nelson

BURIAL:  Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, with a gathering after at Pitman Valley Baptist Church

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Donald Ray Price

Posted by on May 26, 2026

Donald Ray Price

Donald Ray Price, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Leslie Price and Cora Bell (Martin) Price, was born February 12, 1944 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. He was 82 years of age.

He was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom as a knitter and a mechanic and operated a tree service.

He was an avid UK Wildcat fan and loved his dog Chloe.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Ricky Lee Price; and siblings: Dorothy Dooley Chappel, Louise Hash, Elgin Price, Eugene Price, Hobert Price and a brother and sister as infants.

Survivors include a daughter: Janis Sprowles of Campbellsville; two sisters: Ella Berry and Cedell Cox and husband Paul.

Also a sister-in-law: Virginia Price and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

 

FUNERAL: Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.  L.R. Petty Funeral Home

OFFICIATING: Rev. Ronnie Dooley

INTERMENT: Zion Cemetery 

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

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Rick Wilson

Posted by on May 26, 2026

Rick Wilson of Campbellsville, son of the late Harry Wilson and Virginia Stroup Wilson, was born May 6, 1952 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 5:43 A.M., Monday, May 25, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 74

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Heartland Church.

Rick served his country honorably in the United States Army as a Drill Sergeant.

A graduate of Campbellsville High school, he was a standout multi-sport athlete, being named Courier-Journal All-State Honorable Mention in 1970. He continued his basketball career at WKU and Campbellsville University. His love of sports transitioned after college from competition to contribution. He began his professional career as the Sports Editor for the Central Kentucky News-Journal before joining H&W Sports, where he spent 50 years traveling across the state of Kentucky working with high school coaches and athletic teams. He was inducted into the 5th Region Athletic Directors Hall of Fame, the KY Softball Hall of Fame, and the Campbellsville Athletic Hall of Fame. The 5th Region All-Tournament teams for both boys and girls were recently renamed in his honor as well. He had just recently been named a Kentucky Colonel and was awarded the 2026 Bob Miller Oustanding Service Award, which recognized his dedication and unwavering commitment to Kentucky High School Athletics. Rick had built deep roots in the Campbellsville community, serving the university, Campbellsville High School, numerous youth leagues, and the City-County Park leagues in countless ways.

Rick united in marriage to Tammy Ford July 26, 1995.

Besides his wife, Tammy Wilson, Rick is survived by four sons: Robbie Wilson and significant other, Cara Lamb of Louisville, Eric Wilson and wife, Amy of Louisville, Connor Wilson and wife, Karson of Campbellsville, and Aidan Wilson of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Kyler Wilson, Catherine Wilson, Kamden Wilson, and Ryeanne Lamb; one brother, Robert Pickett; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Rick was also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers: Margaret Carroll, Samuel Grier, and David Pickett.

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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 29, 2026 at the Campbellsville High School Gymnasium

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Campbellsville High School Gymnasium by Speaker David Petett and Pastor Chapman Bean

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with Full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

PALLBEARERS: Tim Davis, Dale Estes, Jim Hardy, Phil Lawhorn, Billy Lindsey, Mitch Overstreet, John Petett, DG Sherrill, John Wethington

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: CHS Teams, Sis Roby, Rusty Hollingsworth, CU Teams, Steve Dotson, Chapman Bean, Kelly Baugh, Brandon Combs, Glenn Spalding, Godfrey Jackson, Mike Holt, KHSCA, Ronnie Hord, Robbie Peterson, Mark Fudge, H&W Employees, Dr. Feltner, Andy Haley, Benny Burr, Barry Noble, Steve Doss

To view the Funeral Service for Rick Wilson, please visit our Facebook page at the start of the service Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/parrott.ramsey.5#

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Nancy Louise Dewitt

Posted by on May 25, 2026

Nancy Louise Dewitt

Mrs. Nancy Louise Dewitt of Campbellsville, daughter on the late Elzie and Kathleen (Ramsey) Followell, was born in Lebanon on December 18, 1947. She departed this life on Friday, May 22, 2026 at her home, being 78 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a devout member of Mt. Washington Baptist Church. She retired from Walmart, where she had spent the majority of her career helping meet the needs of her customers. She united in marriage to Mr. Earl Nathan Dewitt on May 4, 1990, and together, they shared 45 years of marriage.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Nathan Dewitt,

Two children: David Williams and Tracy Pettit,

Seven siblings: Juanite Followell, Mary Allen, Glenda Shoopman, Eunice Miller, Rachell Long, Foster Followell, and Robert Followell,

Two grandchildren: Casey Marlow and wife Brook, and Courtney Brookman and husband Craig,

Two great-grandchildren: Corbin and Carson Brookman,

And a host of other family members and friends.

Mrs. Dewitt was also preceded in death by a son: Kevin Williams; and four siblings: Dorothy Cox, Margie Richards, Edna Shreve, and James Followell.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Dewitt on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jimmy York will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 26, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

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