Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 12, 2026
Lowell Thomas Yankey and Betty Cox Yankey, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, devoted partners in life for more than 67 years, passed away just three days apart in August 2026.
Betty passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Lowell followed on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the age of 92.
Lowell was born February 27, 1934, in Mackville, Kentucky, the youngest child of James Debo Yankey and Myrtle Edwards Yankey. He grew up on his family’s farm in Washington County and graduated from Mackville High School in 1952. He later served his country honorably in the United States Army. His military service began at Fort Knox and then took him to Germany, where he drove tanks, before he returned home to Kentucky and enrolled at Campbellsville College.
Betty Lou Cox was born November 29, 1938, in Bardstown, Kentucky, to Cecil Cox and Anna Ruth McGee Bryant. She grew up on a farm in the Bardstown area and graduated from Old Kentucky Home High School in 1957. Betty enjoyed music from an early age. A gifted pianist who could play by ear, she also loved to sing and dance.
It was at Campbellsville College that Betty met the man with whom she would spend the rest of her life. Lowell was known as Tom in those days, and Betty had heard plenty about the new Yankey boy before she finally saw him at a baseball game. Once she did, she decided to get his attention in classic Betty fashion: she threw a rock at him. It worked.
They married on January 30, 1959, while still college students. What began as a college romance became a marriage that carried them through 67 years, one son—Alan, three grandchildren, several careers, moves across the country and beyond, and a lifetime of adventures together.
Lowell earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Campbellsville College in 1961 and later earned a master’s degree from Western Kentucky University. He began his professional career in education, serving as principal of Campbellsville Junior High School throughout the 1960s before becoming principal of Campbellsville High School. After the family moved to Elizabethtown in 1971, he continued his work as a school principal.
When Lowell and Betty returned to Campbellsville in 1974, Lowell began a new chapter with Fruit of the Loom. He became the Vice President of Manufacturing and built a long career, earning the respect of the many people he hired and worked alongside. His career eventually took the family to Harlingen, Texas, and later to Grand Cayman. He traveled extensively for his work throughout Central America and the Caribbean serving in his VP role and as Production General Manager before retiring in 1998.
Lowell believed deeply in hard work, but those closest to him knew an especially gentle and generous man. He was meticulous, dependable and always neatly dressed, but beneath that polished exterior was a soft heart. If someone he loved was traveling, Lowell wanted to know when they arrived safely. He was a provider and caretaker by nature and wanted the people he loved to be safe, comfortable, and well looked after.
Lowell remained deeply connected to Campbellsville and Kentucky throughout his life. He was a former member of the Citizens Bank Board of Directors. He was a member of the Campbellsville Country Club, loved golf, enjoyed attending professional golf events at Valhalla, and was an avid University of Kentucky sports fan. While Lowell lived in Texas, his longtime friend Thomas R recorded Kentucky basketball games and sent them to him so he would not miss his Wildcats. He and Alan regularly called one another to discuss UK basketball and football game outcomes.
Lowell treasured the friendships he built over a lifetime, whether over golf and tournaments like the Duffers, mornings at Moore’s Shoe Shop, lunches at Jeff’s Food Mart, UK games, or simply sitting down to catch up with people he had known for decades. He was quick with a joke, loved to playfully tease and tussle with those he loved, and never lost his instinct to share whatever he had. He also had a formidable sweet tooth—a trait Betty happily shared.
Betty’s determination and work ethic were evident from the beginning. While completing her degree at Campbellsville College, she worked in a local law office, where she excelled at shorthand, typing, and the demanding business of keeping up with a busy attorney. During those same years, she and Lowell were building their young family. Alan Scott Yankey was born October 22, 1962, while Betty was still in college. With a new baby at home, Betty continued her studies, determined to finish what she had started.
Betty graduated from Campbellsville College in 1963 and earned her Master of Arts degree from Western Kentucky University in 1968. Education became one of the great callings of her life. She taught business education, typing, and business law in Campbellsville and Taylor County schools, taught during the family’s years in Elizabethtown, served as an instructor of business at Campbellsville College, and later taught at the Marine Military Academy while living in Harlingen.
But to generations of Taylor County students, Betty was also Coach Yankey.
She coached the Taylor County High School cheerleaders from 1975 through 1989 and became sponsor of the school’s drill team in 1980. Her teams competed successfully at state and national levels, with squads placing as high as second in state competition and tenth nationally. Betty expected hard work, discipline, and attention to detail. In 2024, Taylor County Schools inducted Betty into its Hall of Greats for Athletics in recognition of the lasting mark she left on its cheerleading and dance programs.
Yet the demanding coach was also extraordinarily playful.
Betty was funny, feisty, witty, spunky and full of life. She loved music and dancing, especially the songs of the 1950s, and she could turn an ordinary family visit into an occasion for music. She played piano and enjoyed playing duets with her granddaughters. She loved thrift stores and garage sales and had a knack for finding what she considered treasures. She enjoyed crosswords, reading, Dancing with the Stars, aqua exercise, Silver Sneakers and learning, as well as teaching the latest line dances she discovered. Family members knew the familiar Betty pose: a little dance, a pointed finger, a wink and a grin.
Betty continued sharing that energy with others well into retirement. Long before she became a resident of Bluegrass Way, she volunteered there, playing piano and music for residents, dancing with them and leading exercise activities. She brought them the same music, movement, laughter, and unmistakable spark that followed her throughout her life. Even as her memory faded in later years, Betty’s love of music remained; put on her beloved 1950s music and she would sing along, snap her fingers, move to the beat and smile.
For all they accomplished individually, the center of Lowell and Betty’s life was their family. They adored their son Alan and were immensely proud of the man he became. His death on October 23, 2025, brought profound sorrow. They loved Alan’s wife, their three grandchildren and their great-grandchildren, and modeled for them both how to work hard and have a good laugh.
After years spent building careers and living in Kentucky, Texas, and Grand Cayman, they returned home to Campbellsville in retirement. Eventually they settled into their home on the lake, where they enjoyed one of the gentlest chapters of their long marriage. They dearly loved their dog, Sugar, who became a familiar companion on their walks around the lake. Lowell and Betty could often be found there walking hand in hand. They danced together in their living room, teased one another, and were known to fall asleep holding hands.
As they grew older, that devotion never disappeared. Lowell was always looking for Betty, asking where she was and whether she was all right, reaching for her hand when she was near. Even during his final days, when eating had become difficult, caregivers discovered that telling him “Betty wants you to eat” could sometimes persuade him.
Their family finds great comfort in the Christian faith Lowell and Betty shared, believing that the two are holding hands again now and reunited with Alan. Betty professed her faith in Christ at Mill Creek Baptist Church on April 20, 1952, and the two were members of Campbellsville Baptist Church, where Lowell was baptized as an adult and remained active in a Sunday School class he treasured for many years. He also supported the work of The Gideons and the distribution of Bibles.
Lowell and Betty are survived by their daughter-in-law, Carol Yankey of Overland Park, Kansas; three grandchildren, Julie Kingsland and husband Corey of Fort Worth, Texas; Tyler Yankey of Concrete, Washington; and Kristin Disberger and husband Jordan of Kansas City, Missouri; and six great-grandchildren, Davi Heard, Hadley Yankey, Dejanelle Kingsland, Charles Yankey, Elizabeth Kingsland and Theophilus Kingsland.
Betty is also survived by her siblings, Dolly Ruby of LaGrange, Patsy Fiedler of Bardstown, Bonnie Burkhead Folz of Lexington, Sharlene Broaddus of Bloomfield, June Porter of Taylorsville, Becky Foster of Bardstown, J.P. “Tex” Bryant II of Bardstown, and Paul Bryant of Bardstown, along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
They were preceded in death by their beloved son, Alan Scott Yankey.
Betty was also preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Cox and Anna Ruth McGee Bryant; her stepfather, Joseph P. “J.P.” Bryant; and her sister, Rhoda Jean Crenshaw.
Lowell was preceded in death by his parents, James Debo Yankey and Myrtle Edwards Yankey, and his 16 brothers and sisters, John Yankey, Charles Zomer “Zomer” Yankey, William Bryan “Bryan” Yankey, Beatrice Grace “Grace” Yankey, Ovie Mae Yankey, Willie Yankey, Carl Yankey, Elizabeth Yankey, Ella Gladys “Gladys” Yankey, an infant sibling, Woodrow Wilson “Wilson” Yankey, James Debo Yankey Jr., Dorothy Louise Yankey, George Harold Yankey, Mary Frances Yankey, and Billy Rue Yankey.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m., with Dr. Dwayne Norman officiating.
Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, with full military honors for Lowell by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Pallbearers will be Jordan Disberger, Harold Wilkerson, Thomas R. McMahan, George Wise, Willard Smith, Tyler Yankey and John Waldrop.
Expressions of sympathy are requested to take the form of donations to The Gideons for the placement of Bibles and may be made through Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 6, 2026
Buster Williams, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Roy Williams Jr. and Dorothy Dudgeon Williams, was born February 27, 1954, in Campbellsville. He departed this life August 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 72 years of age.
He retired from Cox Interior after working there for over 30 years. He was a member of the Green River Bass Club. He enjoyed fishing and golfing in his spare time. He was an avid UK fan and also enjoyed Nascar. But, he loved spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids the most.
Survivors include his daughters: Julie Davis (Adrian) of Greensburg and Cheryl Deason (John) of Campbellsville. His brothers and sister: Darrell Williams (Charlotte), Michael Williams, and Debbie Claycomb. His grandchildren: Logan Williams (Brittany), Alyssa Davis, Destiny Boils (Keidlan), Adam Davis (Katie), Gage Mills, Laci Deason, and Sadie Davis. His great grandchildren: Walker Williams, Layne Boils, Aaron Davis, Blair Boils, Waylon Williams, and Wyatt Williams. He also survived by a special companion, Renee O’Banion and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 11:00am – 2:00pm at L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.
NO FUNERAL SERVICE IS SCHEDULED
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 6, 2026
Anthony Lee Corbin of Campbellsville, the son of the late James Edward and Carrie Marcella (Waller) Corbin, was born January 21, 1966 and departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2026 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 60 years of age.
He was of the Christian faith and loved motorcycles, music, old movies, telling and listening to good jokes, fishing and racing derby cars.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a step-son: Jimbo Evans; two sisters: Connie Renee Corbin and Cynthia Ann Kidd.
Survivors include two children: Valerie and Stacy Evans of Ohio, James William Shawn Corbin and Tracy Wright of Ohio.
Also niece and nephew: Marcella Corbin and Thomas Corbin; twelve great-nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
In accordance in his wishes, cremation rites were entrusted to
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
NO services are scheduled.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 5, 2026
Raymond Gray of Campbellsville, the son of the late Howard Gray and Mildred Canada Gray, was born October 3, 1947 in Campbellsville, and departed this life on August 4, 2026 at his home. He was 78 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Robinson Creek Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Fruit of The Loom, and he enjoyed shooting trap, playing cards, NBA basketball, and watching television.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Estes Gray of Campbellsville. One brother, Donnie Gray (Patricia) of Campbellsville, one sister, Mabel Karnes (Ronnie) of Campbellsville, two sister –in-laws, Patricia Gray of Campbellsville and Cathy Withers of Liberty, along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, Gary Wayne Gray, Leon Gray, Joyce Watkins, and Lorena Cochran.
Graveside Service: 2 PM on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Jim Collison will officiate.
There will be no visitation prior to the service.
Pallbearers: Ronnie Curry, Darian Gray, Leo Johnson, Andrew Godby, Luke Johnson, and Jake Weddle
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 4, 2026
Selena Hudson Bagby of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Dueard Gabehart and Gracie Gaddis Wood, was born November 24, 1946 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:54 A.M., Monday, August 3, 2026 in Louisville. Age: 79
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.
Selena was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.
She united in marriage to Curtis Hudson June 29, 1974 and he preceded her in death August 12, 1985.
She later united in marriage to Olen Bagby May 24, 1991.
Selena enjoyed reading, going to the beach and loved being a “GG.”
Besides her husband, Olen Bagby of Campbellsville, Selena is survived by one daughter, Julie Davis and husband, Johnny of Campbellsville; two step-children: Tony Bagby and wife, Chasity of Greensburg and Alicia Waskom and husband, Darren of Louisville; two grandchildren: Kimberly Edrington and husband, Tyler and Jonathan Davis and special friend, Kate; eight step-grandchildren: Austin Bagby, Chesla Johnson, Parker Bagby, Jaystin Johnson, Brailyn Bagby, Patrick Waskom, Dakota Waskom and Landon Bagby; one great-grandson, Seeley Edrington; two sisters: Chrystal Gribbins of Campbellsville and Dorothy Sheene and husband, Johnny of Danville; one step-sister, LuAnn Grant of Columbia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Eugene Wood; a step-granddaughter, Alyssa Bagby and a step-brother, Mike Wood.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 7, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Brent Gupton
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 4, 2026
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Sam Trulock of Elk Horn, son of Cheryl Lynn Evans Trulock and the late Samuel Emmitt Trulock, was born June 27, 1984 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 5:20 P.M., Sunday, August 2, 2026 in Bowling Green. Age: 42
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith.
Sam was employed as a truck driver.
He is survived by two children: Logan Emmitt Trulock of Campbellsville and Laidyn Tyler Long of Green County; one granddaughter; his mother, Cheryl Lynn Trulock of Elk Horn; one brother and two sisters: Chris Trulock and wife, Sabrina of Campbellsville, Tracy Rhein and husband, Allen of Casey County and Tiffany Henderson and husband, Josh of Hart County; several nieces, nephews, one great-niece, one great-nephew and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, August 7, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Edwards
BURIAL: Guardian Angel Trulock Family Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 3, 2026
Sheila Gayle Malone, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Ovlin “Joe” Cox and Annelle (Bault) Cox, was born December 18, 1962 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Friday, July 31, 2026 at her home. She was 63 years of age.
She was a former employee of 20 years for Phillips Lanes Bowling Alley and enjoyed sewing, flowers and spending time with family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Johnnie Allen Cox and Douglas Wayne Cox and a brother-in-law: Johnny Newton.
Survivors include her husband Roger Malone of Campbellsville, a brother: Jerry Cox and wife Paulette of Campbellsville and Billy Cox and companion Brenda of Florida.
Her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Debbie Viers, James Malone and companion Delayna, Tammy Jo Newton and husband Eric, Kimberly Clark and husband Steven and Elizabeth Leake, all of Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
OFFICIATING: Bro. Eric Newton
INTERMENT: Jones Chapel Cemetery
VISITATION: after 11:00 A.M. Thursday
Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund, which can be made at the funeral home or by clicking the “TRIBUTE FUND” tab at the top of this obituary.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 1, 2026
Kenneth Ray Jones Jr., of Campbellsville, the son of the late Kenneth Ray Jones Sr. and Dorothy Franke Jones, was born September 20, 1962, in Germany. He departed this life on July 31, 2026, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was 63 years of age.
He had professed faith in Christ and was a member of South Church, where he previously served as deacon. He enjoyed serving as a Sunday School teacher, working in VBS and playing electric and bass guitar with the praise band at South.
Ken was a former pharmacy technician at Walgreens. He also loved woodworking and playing and snuggling with his dog, Bentley.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robbie Jones.
Survivors include his son: Ian Jones of Lebanon and a sister, Deanna Jolley.
He is also survived by a niece, Isabella Darst, and three nephews: Zachary Jones, Andrew Darst, and Greg Buckles. He also leaves behind his precious dog, Bentley and his cat, Luna.
Celebration of Life- Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 1:00 pm at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, with cremation to follow.
Visitation: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after 11 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to South Church and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 29, 2026
Margie Louise Carter Brown of Campbellsville, was born December 30, 1939 in Campbellsville, Kentucky, to the late John Arthur Carter and Arlie Parsons Carter. She died at 1:48 P.M., Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder.
Margie was a retired employee of the Taylor County Board of Education.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Fred Brown and Tammy Grider of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Krissy Gutierrez, Dee Brown, Donald Brown and Erica Roszkowski; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Margie was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Keith Brown in 1987 and a half-sister, Corine (Polly) Gabehart in 2016.
Margie loved Jesus, her family, and the University of Kentucky Wildcats. She was known by many as a wonderful cook and baker. She was always serving others at any opportunity. Margie will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
The family would also like to express their gratitude to her caregivers for their exceptional care for Ms. Margie: Shirley Phillips, Laura Rybolt and Sandy Mangrum.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 31, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Paul J. Dicken
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 28, 2026
BUSTER GAINES HALL
Buster Gaines Hall, 89, retired farmer of Taylor County, passed from this life on July 27, 2026.
He was born on August 8, 1936, son of the late Albert and Bessie (Hash) Hall.
He was a member and former deacon of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Buster was united in marriage to the late Peggy (Roberts) Hall in April 1957, this marriage lasting sixty years. She was the love of his life and he has missed her very much.
He, along with brother Carl, owned and ran a successful farming operation of Hall Brothers and Son in Taylor County.
Buster, a true leader, served on numerous boards throughout the community. The Metro Police Board, Taylor County Extension Board, along with many other leadership roles. One that was particularly close to his heart was his eleven year service on the Taylor
County Hospital Board. He was a member of the very first hospital board, who planned, organized and saw this project from ground breaking day, to the opening door celebration.
Other than his parents and his beloved wife, those preceding him were his brothers: Carl, Earl and Gene.
Buster’s survivors are his children: Cyndi Hall of Lexington and Tommy (Ami) Hall of Campbellsville; grandchildren: Taylor (Sarah) Hall of Campbellsville and Hannah Hall (Brock) Peterson of Stamping Ground; step-grandchild, Jason (Sherilyn) Slagle of Somerset; step-great-grandchildren: Kace Peterson and Clay Slagle.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Tim Harris
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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