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Posted by Auberry Don on Nov 27, 2021
Eugene Leon Smith Sr., 94, of Danville, formerly of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of late William Everett Smith and Ethel Grigsby Smith, was born August 17th, 1927, in Washington County and departed this life on Friday, November 26th, 2021, at Landmark Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Danville.
He professed his faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
He united in marriage to Betty Lou Guenther on December 24th,1951, and she preceded him in death on September 22nd, 2017.
Eugene was a veteran of WWII having served his country in the United States Army. He obtained a Post Graduate degree and worked as a guidance counselor in the school system. He was also a Baptist minister pastoring at various churches.
He is survived by one son and one daughter: Leon Smith and wife, Karen of Russellville, KY, and Norma Wheeler and husband, Bobby Joe of Danville.
Four grandsons: Brian Wheeler and wife, Nicole of Danville; Steven Wheeler and wife, Heather of Danville; Aaron Smith and wife, Heather of Springfield; and Tyler Smith and wife, Taylor of Reston, VA.
Eight great-grandchildren.
One sister and three brothers: Rebecca Bennett and husband, Bob of Harrodsburg; Nathaniel Smith and wife, Betty of Charlestown, IN; Kenny Smith of Henryville, IN; and Finace Smith and wife, Cindy of Georgetown, IN.
Along with a host of many relatives and friends.
Eugene was preceded in death by five brothers and seven sisters: Gladys Coulter, Calvin Smith, Veneta Burns, Olena Brickner, Hedger Smith, Alma Brown, Marnie Smith, Lottie Combs, Glenn Smith, Sandra Scott, and Victorine Smith.
VISITATION: Monday, November 29th, 2021, from 9am – 11am EST at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church in Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Monday, November 29th, 2021, at 11 am EST at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
With burial to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. The service will be officiated by Bro. Dave Walters.
Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville in charge of all arrangements.  
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of Gideon Bibles and Hosparus of Green River and can be made at the funeral home.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Eugene Leon Smith Sr, at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 27, 2021
Ora Lee Deener Morris of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John William Deener and Willie Sullivan Deener, was born February 2, 1924 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:25 P.M., Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 97
She professed faith in Christ at age 12 and was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
She was a retired co-owner of Morris Carpet Store in Campbellsville that she and her husband founded.
Ora Lee united in marriage to Leslie Morris September 13, 1942 and he preceded her in death November 9, 1987.
She is survived by two sons: Gerald Morris and wife, Teresa of Campbellsville and Rev. Danny Morris and wife, Joyce of Lakeland, Florida; three grandchildren: Christy Morris of Campbellsville, Lisa Morris Yates and husband, Steve of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Dan Morris of Yulee, Florida; six great-grandchildren: Jessica Morris, Gabriel Morris, Abigail Morris, James Yates and wife, Nica, Raymond Yates and wife, Madelyn, and Lauren Yates Kling and husband, Zachary; two great-great-grandchildren; Mirah Yates and Theo Yates; and expecting twin great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Colby Deener and wife, Gloria of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters: Walter Deener, Robert “Bob” Deener, James Deener, Lillian Richerson, Dorothy Kessler, and Mae Wayne.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones and Rev. Danny Morris
BURIAL: Brookside 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 Nov 26, 2021
Mrs. Sandra Kay Dyer Spears, age 67, of Breeding, KY, with her unfaltering faith in God and her family by her side, lost her long battle with cancer and departed this life on Thursday, November 25, 2021.
A native of Adair County, she was born on February 21, 1954 to the late Herman Dyer and Cassie Lou Riley Dyer of Breeding.
Sandra was a retired factory worker, having spent most of her life working in clothing manufacturing and taking care of her family.
Sandra leaves to honor her memory:
Three children: Robert L. Parmley (Sarah) of Glasgow, Diana K. Sneed (Ronald) of Edmonton, and Faye A. Eastridge (Greg) of Knifley,
Grandchildren: Randall Parmley, Kimberly Parmley, Jacob Parmley, William Sneed, Elizabeth McGuffin, Mary Cassidy Eastridge, and Nathan Eastridge,
One great-grandchild: Braxton Gillen,
A sister: Nancy Groce (Bruce) of Burkesville,
Two brothers: Roger Dyer (Donna) of Breeding, and Larry Dyer (Jane) of Burkesville,
And a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Herman and Cassie Dyer; her sisters: Eva May Thrasher (Kenneth), Martha Jane York (Darnell), and Joyce Marie Farlee (Wade); her brothers: Homer Dyer, William H. Dyer, Johnny Ralph Dyer, and Mervin L. Dyer, and Donnie K. Dyer.
There will be a funeral service to honor her life on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Brian Fudge will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Breeding.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, November 28, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).
Randall Parmley, Jacob Parmley, William Sneed, Nathan Eastridge, Greg Eastridge, and Ronald Sneed will serve as pallbearers. Elizabeth McGuffin, Kimberley Parmley, and Cassidy Eastridge will serve as honorary pallbearers.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 26, 2021

Dorothy Pierce of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ray Spratt and Annie Ermine Skaggs Spratt, was born May 4, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She was a retired teacher’s aid with the Taylor County School System. Dorothy was also a former volunteer with the Taylor Regional Hospital Auxiliary for more than thirty years and loved to travel at every opportunity.
Dorothy united in marriage to Bill Pierce December 29, 1948 and he preceded her in death January 21, 2000.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Johnny Grammer of Hendersonville, Tennessee; two grandsons: Tommy Grammer and wife, Corday Rice of Arlington, Washington and Robbie Grammer of Hendersonville, Tennessee; one great-granddaughter, Lilli Grammer of Hendersonville, Tennessee; special cousin who was like a sister, Mary Helen Sprowles of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Louise Pierce April 28, 1978 and a brother, Glenn Spratt.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Mark Price
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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 23, 2021

Lynnwood Benngfield of Greensburg, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Sam Benningfield and Mollie Thompson Benningfield, was born July 21, 1955 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:35 A.M., Saturday, November 20, 2021 in Danville. Age: 66
Lynnwood had a strong faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He loved to ride in the golf cart taking in nature with the beloved family dog (Rowdy), listening to music and taking pictures with his loved ones, as well as sharing memories of his childhood. Lynwood was a gentle, kind person who touched the lives of others, and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his caretakers, Junior and Valerie Posey Pierce of Greensburg; his buddy, Shelly Dennison and a host of friends.
He was also preceded in death by his siblings; a beloved Aunt Myrtle Morris and friend. Bob Harding.
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VISITATION: 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., Friday, November 26, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, November 26, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Newton
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 23, 2021
Mrs. Cheryl D. Watson Corbin of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital after an illness. Born on November 12, 1966, she was 55 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Corbin was a former employee of the bleach house at Fruit of the Loom, and a loving and devoted friend and daughter.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her parents: John Ray and Regina Parker of Campbellsville,
Her companion: Tim Baumgardner,
Three siblings: Chris Parker and wife Billie of Campbellsville, Johnnie Lewis Parker of Elk Horn, and William Logan Parker of Bowling Green,
Nieces: Marina Parker, Emory Parker, and Makayla Cecil,
And a host of extended family and friends.
She was also “Sissy Cheryl” to several other chosen nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Corbin was preceded in death by a sister, Nina Michelle Watson.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Corbin on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro’s Alex Cox and Dickie Rogers will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 PM.
Tom Tungate, Jeremy Mings, Robert Campbell, Wayne Watson, Trent Watson, Tony Mings, Ben Hamilton, and Mike Squires will serve as pallbearers.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 22, 2021
Phillip Garnett Burris of Campbellsville, the son of the late Garnett and Donna (Hamilton) Burris was born June 15, 1953 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Women and Children’s Hospital. He was 68 years of age.
He was an employee of Manchester Tank as a forklift operator, the owner of Do Dat Mowing in Campbellsville and attended the 3Trees Church.
Phillip enjoyed camping, and training his five Chihuahuas to howl to famous TV commercials. Techie Camper has all the experience and trusted information on camping for beginners.
Survivors include his wife: Darlene (Compton) Burris of Campbellsville, Two sons: Anthony Burris of Campbellsville and Shannon Burris and wife Ranita of Lebanon, Missouri; five grandchildren: Hope, Alize, Chloe, Zoe and Sarah; a sister-in-law: Janet Mills and wife Steve of Campbellsville; a brother: Todd Burris and wife Theresa and a host of other relatives and friends survive.
The funeral service for Phillip Garnett Burris will be conducted Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Ron Blair will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Friday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Nov 21, 2021
Scott Larame Mardis, 44, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of Larry Thomas Mardis and Carolyn Ann Shofner Mardis, both of Campbellsville, was born June 27th, 1977, in Taylor County and departed this life on Friday, November 19th, 2021, at his home in Campbellsville.
He professed his faith in Christ at an early age was a firm believer.
Scott worked for Larry’s Construction for over 25 years with his father. He was an avid reader that enjoyed reading about American history, the Civil War, the Constitution, and politics. He also enjoyed collecting Star Wars memorabilia.
Scott is survived by:
His parents: Larry Thomas and Carolyn Ann Mardis of Campbellsville.
Two brothers: James Mardis and his wife, Brandy of Campbellsville, and Jeff Mardis of Campbellsville.
One sister: Shanon O’Banion and her husband, Jonathan of Campbellsville.
Two uncles: Terry Mardis and his wife, Debbie and Gary Walters and his wife Denise, all of Campbellsville.
One aunt: Judy Donley Henderson of Sherman, IL.
Three nephews: Landon O’Banion, Layton O’Banion and Willie Key.
One niece: Jamie Lynn Mardis.
Along with many other family, friends, and relatives.
VISITATION: Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021, from 5pm – 8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Wednesday, November 24th, 2021, at 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Pallbearers: Jonathan O’Banion, James Mardis, Jesse Walters, Michael Mardis, Brian Mardis and Travis Hunt.
Burial to follow in Brookside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Scott Larame Mardis at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time. 
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 21, 2021
Juanita Kay Harrison of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Roy and Pearl (Dixon) Sexton, was born August 19, 1945 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, November 20, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Brownsboro Hospital. She was 76 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the St. Andrew United Methodist Church and was a former custodial worker and was a nurse in the Emergency Room and Nursing Home.
She enjoyed sewing, shopping, playing aggravation and other board games, but always found time to see her great-grandbabies.
She united in marriage to James Harold Harrison, who preceded her in death in 2020.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Frank and Tom Sexton and four sisters: Geneva Mattingly, Dorothy Claycomb, Jewell Beard and Lois Graham.
Juanita is survived by a daughter: Lisa Bryant and her husband Barry of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Michella Bryant of Louisville and Michael Bryant and wife Keisha of Columbia; two great-grandchildren: Sophie and Lilly Bryant; three sisters: Wilma Farmer and husband Gerald, Sue Burris and husband Jackie and Linda Castillo and husband Pepi and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Juanita Kay Harrison will be Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Bro. Lanny Garner will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 2:00 P.M. Tuesday until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 20, 2021
Beverly Taylor of Hodgenville, daughter of the late Richard Shelby Taylor and Arvina Antle Taylor, was born December 13, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky. She died at 3:10 P.M., Friday, November 19, 2021 in Hodgenville. Age: 74 She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Eastern Parkway Baptist Church. She was a beloved resident of Sunrise Manor who loved to read her Bible.
She is survived by one sister, Julia Kessinger of Hodgenville: one sister-law, Mary Taylor of Louisville, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jim Taylor.
VISITATION: 11:00 A.M., – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jeff Newton with burial in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
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