Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 9, 2025
Evangelist Donald “Don” Conard Williams, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Donald Eugene Williams and Bernice Blanche Hibbs Williams, was born on September 28, 1933, in Terra Alta, WV, and departed this life on September 9, 2025, at his home in Campbellsville. He was 91 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Bible Baptist Tabernacle. He was an evangelist and chalk artist. He received his Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the Great Plains Baptist Divinity School of Sioux Falls, SD. He was also a veteran, having served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting, astronomy, archery, falconry, and was an artist.
He is survived by his wife, Nan Shockey Williams, having united in marriage on June 4, 1955. He is also survived by four children: Donald Allen Williams (Loretta) of Elizabethtown, Deborah Davidson (Dan) of Orlinda, TN, Lynne Rochelle Humphress of TN, and Rebecca Ann Campbell of Colorado. 13 grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren also survive.
One sister and one brother, Dortha Haines and Lewis Eugene Williams (Judy), all of West Virginia.
The funeral service for Evangelist Donald “Don” Conard Williams will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville. Entombment will be in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Bro. Bob Cutler and Bro. Tyler Campbell will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to be donations to the Beacon of Truth Ministries and may be made at the church or at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 8, 2025
Lucille Johnson of Knifley, daughter of the late Corbit Dunham and Christine Baskerville Dunham Mann, was born July 18, 1947 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 9:37 P.M., Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Campbellsville. Age 78
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Knifley Christian Church.
Lucille was a wonderful homemaker and loved to babysit.
She united in marriage to Melvin Johnson July 31, 1964 and he preceded her in death March 24, 2025. Lucille is survived by one daughter, Mary Kay Cox and significant other, James Biven of Campbellsville; a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Johnson of Danville; seven grandchildren: Nathan Cox and wife, Victoria of Knifley, Makayla Young and husband, Brandon of Greensburg, Andrea Patterson and Don and Markiesha Yocum and Zack of Danville, Justin Carter and wife, Tara of Columbia, Jonathan Armstrong and wife, Jennifer of Florida and Allen Johnson; twenty-five great-grandchildren; one sister, Louise Stearman and husband, Wayne of Campbellsville; her fur babies, Porscha and Milo; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Lucille was also preceded in death by a son, Joey Johnson August 13, 2025 and three brothers and one sister: Ernest Dunham, Vernest Dunham, Benny Dunham and Mary Helen Rogers.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 12, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Hugh Withers and Bro. Jeremy Wethington
BURIAL: Roley Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 3, 2025
David Allen Smothers, of Greensburg, KY, the son of the late David and Phyllis Ann (Followell) Smothers, was born February 27, 1955, in Lebanon, KY, and departed this life on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at his home. He was 70 years of age.
He was a former truck driver and a member of Mannsville Christian Church.
He enjoyed online simulation racing, woodworking, and was a craftsman and could fix anything mechanical.
Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Dillenger; a sister, Benita Curry, and husband Wallace of Greensburg.
Also two grandchildren: Serena and Sienna; nephew: Brian Curry and wife Misty; great-niece: Bella; two aunts: Ivana Cox and Dorine Wilkerson and husband Bryant.
The funeral service for David Allen Smothers will be on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Bro. Fella Wilson will be officiating.
Interment in the Green River Memorial Cemetery
Visitation will begin after 12:00 Noon EST on Friday until the time of the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 2, 2025
Anna Williams of Elizabethton, Tennessee, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late C. M. Williams and Lera Almarine Morrison Williams, was born June 2, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Age: 93
She professed faith in Christ and had been a member of First Methodist Church since she was 12 years old. Anna lived in Campbellsville all of her life until she moved to Elizabethton in April of 2024.
Anna’s first job was with the Taylor County School System as a cook and later she became an assistant librarian with the school system. She retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville as an inspector.
She loved reading and spent most of her days reading Amish love stories.
Anna is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Brenda Williams of Elizabethton, Tennessee; two grandchildren: Chris Williams and wife, Beth of Greensburg and Joy Inman and husband, Jason of Springfield; six great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn Williams, Nathan Williams, Ethan Williams, Haven Cutler, Hunter Inman and Savana Inman; five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Anna was also preceded in death by one brother and six sisters: Jerry Williams, Eloise Elmore, Cena Hottel, Clara Newton, Betty Pyles, Audrey Rhinehart and Nellie Katheryn Williams.
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VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Parrott Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Earl West
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 1, 2025
Mary Lou Young of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Gilbert Hay and Frances Coogle Hay, was born August 14, 1953 in Hardin County, Kentucky. She died at 11:15 P.M., Saturday, August 30, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 72
She professed faith in Christ and called Campbellsville Crossroads Community Church her church home.
She was a retired employee of the Social Security Administration where she served over thirty years. After retirement, she was self employed at Young and Associates.
Mary united in marriage to Gary Young February 17, 1973.
Besides her husband, Gary Young of Campbellsville, Mary is survived by two sons: Kyle Young and wife, Erica, and Kevin Young and wife, Shaunna of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren; Easton Young, Zane Young, Addalyn Young, Kipton Young, Emmalyn Young, Thatcher Young, and Finley Young; two brothers and two sisters: Bill Hay and wife, Debbie of Elizabethtown, Larry Hay and wife, Rosemarie of White Mills, Ky, Judy McCoy and husband, Jim of Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Cheryl Davis Pearson of Vine Grove, Ky; one sister-in-law, Freda Hay of White Mills, Ky; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Hay.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville By Pastor Troy Long
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
PALLBEARERS: Adam Hay, Brian Hay, Phillip Hay, John McCoy, Garin Hash, Griffin Hash, Troy Young, Tyler Young
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Chris Hay, Josh Hay
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 29, 2025
Danny Gene Woodcox of Campbellsville, formerly of Jamestown, the son of the late William and Dora (Andrew) Woodcox, was born December 18, 1942, in Jefferson County, KY, and departed this life on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his home. He was 82 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Meadowview Baptist Church.
He was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Merrimac Masonic Lodge. Where he served as a master and secretary.
He was a former timberman and sawmill owner.
Danny enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling on bus tours, and was a master welder.
Survivors include his wife, Mary (West) Woodcox, whom he married on June 8, 1963; a daughter, Teresa Garrett and husband Jeff; a son, Tim Woodcox and wife Janet, all of Campbellsville.
Also a sister-in-law: Nina Murray; six grandchildren: Brandon Tucker and Hannah, Cole Tucker and Jordan, Ashleigh Pruyear and Cameron, Allison Lawson and Beth, Andrea Thompson and Daniel, and Drew Woodcox; his great-grandchildren: Jayson, Jameson, Jackson, Joshua, Grayson, and Kannon, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Danny Gene Woodcox will be Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Interment in the Jamestown City Cemetery
Bro. Brent Gupton will be officiating.
Visitation will be on Sunday after 10:00 A.M. EST until the time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to the charity of choice and can be at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 28, 2025
Norman J. Smith, Born July 9, 1939 in Adair County, KY to Charlie and Eula Smith was a beloved Father, Husband, Brother and Grandpa passed away peacefully Sunday, August 24, 2025 after a brief but aggressive bout with cancer. Norman married the love of his life Shirley Baute in 1962. They had two daughters, Debra and Anita, before The Lord took Shirley suddenly in 1971. Norman was determined to raise his daughters the best he could and managed a decent living as a Heavy Equipment Operator eventually joining the International Union of Operator Engineers which he was a good standing member of through his retirement and until his passing. Norman found love again later in life by marrying Gloria D. McIver in 1992. Norman and Gloria spent their retirement years between Kentucky and eventually settled back into the Inverness community in Florida until Gloria’s passing in 2023. Norman spent the last 2 ½ years living close to his daughter, Anita and her family, in Valrico, FL in a beautiful independent living community, Osprey Heights. Norman loved bluegrass and country music, fishing, working in the yard and he loved his girl’s and grandchildren. Norman accepted The Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior shortly before his death and is Heaven Bound! Norman was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, his daughter Debra and several sisters and brothers. He is survived by his daughter Anita Cabrera (Lou) and Grandchildren Jonluke, Rachel, Travis, Danielle and Amber Cabrera. He is also survived by his sister Fannie Mae Jacobs (Homer) and brother Glen Smith who reside in Kentucky. Norman is also survived by two nieces who continually visited him and stayed in constant contact with him literally up until his death, Lori and Jennifer Moss. Thank you to Jason’s Place on Stonehill for Norman’s excellent personal care in his last days.
The funeral service was held Thursday, August 28 at Bell Shoals Church (Chapel) 2102 Bell Shoals Rd. Brandon, FL 33511. Burial is at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Harden Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers or gifts of that nature, please make a donation to Bell Shoals Academy/Unrivaled Campaign for their efforts to further God’s Kingdom through education at https://pushpay.com/g/bellshoalsacademy.
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 26, 2025
Donald Kelly Whitley of Mt. Washington, KY, formerly of Campbellsville, the son of the late Donald C. and Gwendolyn Yvonne (Kelly) Whitley, was born May 26, 1964, in Campbellsville and departed this life on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his home. He was 61 years of age.
He attended the Grace Heartland Church in Elizabethtown and was a substance abuse counselor.
Donnie had a love of movies and a tremendous passion for music. He could name the rock song and band, two beats into the song. He was a friend and counselor to so many throughout his life. He lived to make people laugh. He knew that laughter was healing, and he healed many. Donnie was many things to many people. He loved people, and they loved him too. Though to him, his greatest accomplishment in life was Landon. He loved being a father more than any song he’d ever heard.
Survivors include his son, Landon Pawley Whitley of Elizabethtown; a brother, Marcus Whitley, and wife, Stacey of Leitchfield.
His nieces and nephews: Sydne Whitley of Edmonton, Ian Hinson of Leitchfield, and Ethan Hinson and wife Nicole; his great-nieces and nephews: Ahliana, Aubrey, and Keaston Hinson, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Donald Kelly Whitley will be Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Visitation will be on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 5-8 P.M. EST and after 8:00 A.M. EST on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, which can be made in person or by calling the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 26, 2025
Susan Pendleton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Noah Garrett and Dora Tucker Garrett, was born March 15, 1935 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 9:10 P.M., Monday, August 25, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Raymond Pendleton October 12, 1956 and he preceded her in death August 4, 2025.
Susan was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She is survived by a great-niece, several nieces and nephews, a special caregiver, Margaret Skaggs and a host of relatives and friends.
Susan was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Jesse Garrett, William Ed Garrett, Earl Garrett, Estelle Cox, Ada Cox and a sister in infancy.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Greg Lockard
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 23, 2025
Danny Thomas Sharp, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Thomas Sharp and Dorothy (Reece) Sharp-Cook, was born July 2, 1954, in Burkesville, KY, and departed this life on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Greensburg at the Green River Trails. He was 71 years of age.
He was a former painter and enjoyed the social life with family and friends, and making new friends through conversations.
Survivors include four sisters and a brother: Peggy Sharp of Glasgow, Cheryl Davidson and husband Johnny of Burkesville, Cathy Wiser, Debbie Sharp, and Joe Sharp and wife Kathy Jo, all of Campbellsville.
Also nieces and nephews: Laurie, Jennifer, Willie, Waylon, Amy, Brandon, and Ashley.
The funeral service for Danny Thomas Sharp will be on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Interment in the Fudge Cemetery at Breeding, KY.
Family requests visitation after 11 AM Tuesday until the time for the service.
Pallbearers: Willie Wiser, Waylon Wiser, Brandon Brown, Kevin Bradfield, Kaiden Bradfield, J.T. Allen, Wyatt Wiser, and Walker Wiser.
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