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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 7, 2022
 JACKIE LEE LAWSON, age 70 of Columbia, formerly of Taylor County, was born November 18, 1951 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Letcher County as the result of a semi-truck accident. He was 70 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.
Jackie was a truck driver for B&A trucking in Columbia.
He enjoyed driving, fishing and hanging out and talking to people anywhere there was a coffee pot.
Survivors include: a son: Jackie “Pete” Lawson and wife Jennifer of Campbellsville; two daughter: Sherrie Curtsinger and husband Davis of Willisburg and Nicole Riggs and husband Glen of Lebanon.
Also surviving is his very special friend: Wanda Riley of Lebanon; six sisters: Judy Tungate and husband Glenn, Brenda Sue Rakes, Charlotte Wethington and husband Larry, Jeannie Colvin all of Campbellsville, Betty Fowler of Bradfordsville and Rosie Carol Legan of Indiana; two brothers: Keith Lawson of Campbellsville and Clemmie James Lawson of Elk Horn; eleven grandchildren: T.J. Lawson and wife Christy, Loren Blevins and husband Ben, Zackary Miller, Eric and Derick Curtsinger, Jasmine, Arabella, Amelia, Taylor and Bethany Riggs and host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Mary Ruth Haggerty.
The funeral service for Jackie Lee Lawson will be Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery at Bass Ridge.
Bro. Terry Gaddie will be officiating
Visitation on Wednesday from 5-8 at the funeral home
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Posted by Auberry Don on Apr 7, 2022
Orville Smith, 78, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late James Smith and Edith Pennington Smith, was born May 26th, 1943, in Hardin County, Kentucky and departed this life Tuesday, April 5th, 2022, at Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
He was a hardworking man and started his own business doing tree removals. He started Green Acres Tree Removal in Illinois then came to Campbellsville and started Ray’s Tree Removal. Orville was known by many people and was loved dearly. Many knew him for his love of boots and several people called him “Boots” for this very reason. He was a loving husband, father, brother, papaw, and friend. He will be loved and missed by many.
Orville united in marriage to Faye Smith in 1961, who preceded her death on September 16th, 2010.
Orville is survived by:
One daughter: Bonnie Smith Cross, of Campbellsville.
Four grandchildren: Raymond Carl Fowler IV and his wife, Jessica, of Louisville; Rodney Joseph Tyler Cross, of San Diego California; Rebecca Faye Cassie Cross, of Lexington; and Jacqueline Nicole Cross, of Lexington.
Four great-grandchildren: Raymond Carl Fowler V, of Louisville; Halle Reese Cross, of Campbellsville; Levi Henry Fowler, of Louisville; and Athena Rose Leggins, of Campbellsville.
Two brothers: Jimmy Dale Smith, and his wife, Sandy, of Greensburg; and Roger Smith, of Indiana.
Two sisters: Beulah Ann Smith, of Illinois; and Linda Sue Williams, and her husband, Paul, of Illinois.
Besides his parents and wife, Orville is preceded in death by two beloved children: Brenda Sue Smith, 2008, and Timothy Orville Smith, 2020.
VISITATION: Saturday, April 9th, 2022, from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Sunday, April 10th, 2022, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
The staff at Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Orville Smith at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 6, 2022
 Mr. Danny W. Gerhardt of Campbellsville was born on September 13, 1942 in Walhalla, North Dakota to the late Phillip and Jean (Kuhn) Gerhardt. He departed this life on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an illness. He was 79 years of age. Mr. Gerhardt had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of St. Joe Catholic Church. He was a Mason, a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, a past candidate of the North Dakota House of Representatives, and a past member of the North Dakota Association of the Blind. A welder by trade, a husband and father by desire, he also enjoyed making homemade sausage, pheasant hunting, fishing, and watching motorcycle races.
Mr. Gerhardt leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife of almost 56 years: Sheryl Gerhardt of Campbellsville,
Three children: Jean Marie Moor and husband Cory of North Dakota, Danny Gerhardt and wife Tracey of North Dakota, and Bro. David Gerhardt and wife Robin of Campbellsville,
Two siblings: Linda Hamilton of Minnesota, and Bill Marti of North Dakota,
Eleven grandchildren,
Twelve great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family members and friends.
At the request of Mr. Gerhardt, a Masonic service will commence at 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 10, 2022 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. A memorial service, officiated by Bro. David Gerhardt, will commence approximately 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Masonic service.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday after 3:30 until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or by calling 270-465-5151.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 5, 2022
 William Henry “Bill” Sublett, of Campbellsville, the son of the late James Allen and Beatrice Ann (Matthews) Sublett was born September 24, 1949 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Monday, April 4, 2022 at his home. He was 72 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ early in life and was a member of the Soule Chapel United Methodist Church.
Bill showed his love for his family and Jesus Christ daily.
He was a member of the Elk Horn Masonic Lodge and served 12 years in the Kentucky National Guard.
Bill retired after 21 years as a machinist at Parker-Kalon in Campbellsville and retired as the maintenance supervisor for Crescent Hill Manor Apartments. He was a former keyboard player for the Robison’s Gospel Singers.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, raising goats and spending time with his family and his two dogs, skip and cha cha.
He is survived His wife: Clarice (Harden) Sublett; a son: Chris Sublett and wife Lisa; two daughters: Jennifer Burris and companion Jason Anderson, all of Campbellsville and Tracie Boehm and husband Mike of Georgetown.; a brother and sister: Robert Allen Sublett and wife Peggy and Suzanne Phillips and husband Bob, all of Campbellsville.
Also six grandchildren: Nick Sublett and wife Kendra, Danielle Sublett and fiancé Drew Benningfield, Jacob Followell and fiancé Shelby Burdine, Hannah Followell and fiancé Kyle Miles, Brennen Clark and Khloe Burris; a great-grandson: Nixon Sublett and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Thursday 2:00 P.M. L.R. Petty Funeral Home
INTERMENT: Sublett Family Cemetery at Tebbs Bend with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
VISITATION: Thursday after 10:00 A.M. until time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to the Sublett House at Tebbs Bend and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 1, 2022
 Mr. Kenneth Dwayne “Biggen” Burress of Campbellsville passed suddenly from this life on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at his home. Born in Taylor County on November 12, 1966 to the late Charles Kenneth and Sarah JoAnn (Williams) Burress, he was 55 years of age. He was a former truck driver, only retiring due to disabilities. His lifetime companion, Kristi Peterson, preceded him in death in 2019. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Charles Wayne Burress.
Biggen is survived by a sister, Jenise Sherrill of Campbellsville, and a host of extended family and friends.
Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 30, 2022
 Judy S. Benningfield, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Gilbert Shively and Exie Wise Shively, was born March 16, 1947 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 2:34 A.M., Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 75
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
Judy was a retired loan processor with Citizens Bank and Trust Company. She was also a former secretary with the Marion County Attorney’s office for twenty-five years.
She enjoyed gardening and writing in her journals.
She united in marriage to Carroll Benningfield March 25, 1967 and he preceded her in death December 21, 2016.
Judy is survived by one son and one daughter: Kelly Carney and husband, Mark of Campbellsville and Keith Benningfield of Louisville; four grandchildren: Kaitlyn Green and husband, Ricky, Drew Benningfield and fiancée’, Danielle Sublett, Mackenzie Carney and fiancée’, Grant McQueary and Shelby Hinton and husband, Jordan of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren: Fletcher Green and Hadleigh Hinton; two sisters: Barbara Jean Benningfield and husband, Edward “Boss” of Campbellsville and Mary Frances Veatch and husband, David of St. Joe; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Paul Shively.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 1, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Steve Skaggs and Dr. Billy Compton
BURIAL: Brockman Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BROCKMAN CEMETERY OR EMBRACE TOMORROW AT MULDRAUGH HILL BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 29, 2022
Barbara S. Morris Gordon, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Wilson Errett Morris and Ruby Evaline Benningfield Morris, was born August 3, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:54 A.M., Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Campbellsville.
Age: 82
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church.
Barbara was a retired clerk with Wal Mart.
She united in marriage to Kenneth Joe Gordon and he preceded her in death.
She loved long drives in the country, jewelry of all kinds and her animals.
She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Barbara is survived by one son and two daughters: Kenny Gordon and wife, Patty and Tammy Hess and husband, Steve of Campbellsville and Dawn Flinchum and husband, Steve of Elk Horn; seven grandchildren: Andrea Flinchum of Nashville, Sawyer Flinchum and fiancee’, Erin Steele of Campbellsville, Adam Gordon and wife, Lindsey of Hodgenville, Erika Adams and husband, Cody of Campbellsville, Janson Hughes and wife, Leigh Ann of Hodgenville, Devin Hughes and wife, Amber of Campbellsville and Brandon Hess and wife, Andrea of Campbellsville; thirteen great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Gerald Murphy, Bro. Jeff Newton and Rev. J. Alvin Hardy
BURIAL: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 27, 2022
 ason Lee Covey of Campbellsville, the son of June Louise (Smith) Milby and the late James William Jordan, was born October 6, 1979 in Decatur, Illinois and departed this life on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his residence. He was 42 years of age.
He was a welder at Manchester Tank in Campbellsville and was of the Baptist Faith.
Jason enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, music and singing, but most of all his family and being a great dad to his kids.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother: Anthony Smith and grandparents: Millie Easterling and Robert Smith.
He is survived by his wife: Brianna (Morgan) Covey of Campbellsville; his parents: June and Kent Milby of Campbellsville; his children: Ethan Roberts, Lacy Covey, Leah Covey, Ahkiilix Jayson-Lee Covey and Jayla Covey all of Campbellsville.
Also three Step-children: Wyatt and Jordan Gilpin and Steven Brown; a brother: Aaron Smith and wife Donna of Illinois; a sister: Tiphanie Lawson and husband Timmy of Campbellsville; two nieces, four nephews, one great-niece; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Christina and Terry Rogers of Elk Horn; his grandparents: Rev. Elizabeth Ann Milby of Campbellsville, James and Judy Forrest of Elk-Horn and a host of other relatives and friends;
FUNERAL – Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Freddy Thompson
INTERMENT: Wilson Cemetery at Gabe in Green County
VISITATION: after 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 27, 2022
 Jacquelin Marie Ward Bennett, age 78, passed away peacefully in Lexington, Kentucky on March 23.
Jackie was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 5, 1943 to Jackson B. and Iris A. Ward. She developed her relationship with Christ and many lifelong friends at Walnut Street Baptist Church, just blocks from her house. She worked to put herself through school at Campbellsville University (then Campbellsville College). Jackie had an adventurous spirit. She worked summers in Colorado, hiking the mountain trails. She also traveled Europe. After college, Jackie worked as a school teacher.
Through Campbellsville College she met and married Jerry Bennett, settled in Campbellsville, and raised three children. Her faith walk continued at Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Jackie was a devoted mother and grandmother, noting that being a mother was her “true calling”. Her passion was nutrition, as she fiercely fought cancer for many years, outliving many doctors’ prognoses.
After Jerry’s death in 2006, Jackie married her childhood friend from Louisville, George Roberts.
Jackie fiercely loved her children and grandchildren. Although she will be missed, she is walking in paradise today with Our Lord.
Jackie was proceeded in death by her parents, Jackson B. and Iris A. Ward, first husband Jerry Bennett, and second husband, George Roberts. She leaves behind 3 children, Jerry Dale Bennett II (Robin) of Tucson, Arizona; Jeff Bennett (Liz) of Lexington, Kentucky; Jennifer Bennett of Lexington, Kentucky; two step children, Byron Roberts (Debbie) of Union, Kentucky; Michelle Anderson of East Peoria, Illinois; two grandchildren, Zoe Bennett, Jentry Myers; eight step-grandchildren, Brandon Baney (Marissa), Brittany Baney, Tyler Roberts (Blake), Hannah Hill (Ryan), Kelsey Anderson, Katy Anderson, William Anderson V and Natalie Breidel; and many family and friends.
Jackie was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Joyce Avenna.
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Visitation will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home 418 Lebanon Ave, Campbellsville, KY 42718 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, with the funeral following at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, Inc. dba Bluegrass Care Navigators, 1733 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40504 and Campbellsville University.
To view the funeral service: https://www.facebook.com/parrott.ramsey.52
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 24, 2022
 Mrs. Wanda Faye (Bland) Cash Perkins of Lebanon passed from this life on March 22, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Born in Taylor County on November 30, 1938 to the late Hershel and Edwin (Gribbin) Bland, she was 83 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Central Baptist Church in Lebanon. She was a former member of Tallow Creek Methodist Church over 50 years. Mrs. Perkins was the widow of Mr. Clarence Perkins, Jr., who preceded her in death on October 26, 2013. She was a caregiver for the elderly for 20 years, a 10 year employee of the Growers Tobacco Warehouse in Lebanon, and an 8 year manager for Bluegrass Party Sales of Elizabethtown covering Taylor and surrounding counties with in-home Tupperware presentations. She will be remembered best as an exemplary Christian mother and grandmother, being God-centered and very family-oriented, an excellent cook, and a directing light for daily living.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two children: Michelle Cash of Lebanon, and Byron Tim Cash and wife Sandy of Mannsville,
Two siblings: Jerry Lee Bland and companion Cecile of Mannsville, and Joan Gabehart and husband Jim of Campbellsville,
Ten grandchildren: Jennifer Frazier, Chris Gabehart and wife Courtney, Robbie Gribbins and wife Andrea, Brandy Close and husband Andy, Josh Cash and wife Kellie, Matt Cash and wife Melanie, Austin Luckett and wife Lauren, Miracle Nalley and companion Sydney, Madison Hardin, and Morgan Hardin,
Eighteen great-grandchildren: Tyler, Madilynn, Jace, Jay, Bryten, Hudson, Gabbie, Trinity, Paisley, Jaxten, Hank, Paxton, Parker, Jett, Avy Kate, Ali, Axel, and Michael,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a former spouse: Paul Cash, Jr.; two children: Penny Cash Nalley and Sherry Denise Luckett; two siblings: Carlos Bland and Tommy Bland; two sons-in-law: John Hardin and Tommy Nalley; a grandson: James Paul Gabehart; a grandson-in-law: Billy Frazier; a great-grandson: Linken Close; a special aunt: Maxine Phillips; and a grandmother that raised her: Virgie Gribbin Herron Greene.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Perkins on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 12:00 noon in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Dwight Coffman and Bro. Bill Proctor will officiate. She will be carried to her final resting place in the Old Liberty Cemetery in Bradfordsville by Kent Bland, Jordan Proctor, Jason Bland, Andy Close, Madison Hardin, and Tom Tungate.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 25, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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