Eugene Pelston, 45

Posted by on Nov 1, 2021

Eugene Pelston, of Glasgow, formerly of the Sparksville Community of Adair County, the son of Sue (Fudge) Pelston of Sparksville and the late George Pelston, was born December 19, 1975 in Columbia and departed this life on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Glasgow at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. He was 45 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a factory worker for Akebono Brake in Glasgow at the time of his death.

Eugene enjoyed riding four wheelers and motorcycles, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing Xbox, and farming Simulator games, but most of all, spending time with his family, especially his grandson.

Survivors include his mother: Sue Pelston of Sparksville, three daughters: Amy Nicole Pelston (Damon Kessinger) of Greensburg, Ashley Renee Pelston (Jacob Hilty) of Breeding and Heather Marie Butler of Glasgow; a sister: Melanda Fields and husband Ricky of Breeding; a brother: Chris Pelston of Sparksville; a grandson: Joseph Oliver Kessinger and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Eugene Pelston will be Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. EST (1:00 P.M. CST) at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Harrods Fork Cemetery at Sparksville.

Family requests visitation after 5 PM EST (4:00 P.M. CST) on Tuesday at the funeral home.

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Brian Hayden, 50

Posted by on Nov 1, 2021

Brian Hayden, of Campbellsville, the son of Betty (McNear) Hayden and the late George Thomas Hayden was born June 4, 1971 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, October 31, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Hospital. He was 50 years of age.
He was an employee of Cox Interiors and was of the Christian Faith.
Brian loved spending time with this family, watching his favorite TV shows, doing yard work and would try to fix anything, while being a shade tree mechanic.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother: Vincent Hayden.
He is survived by his mother: Betty Joyce Hayden; a son: Doug Hayden and wife Ginger; two brothers: Jerry Hayden and wife Evelyn and Steven Hayden and wife Kim, all of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Brian Hayden will be conducted Friday, November 5, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home.

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Allene Whitehead Underwood Smith

Posted by on Nov 1, 2021

Allene Whitehead Underwood Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Cornelius “Neal” Whitehead and Elizabeth Ermine “Lizzie” Wright Whitehead was born June 12, 1927 in Raywick, Kentucky. She died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the home of her grandson, Brian Underwood in Louisville. Age: 94
Allene professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.
She retired from Fruit of the Loom after 40 years and then volunteered for 14 years with the Taylor Regional Hospital Auxiliary.
She was an independent lady with a strong faith that helped her survive the loss of two husbands and three sons. She dearly loved and was loved dearly by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She united in marriage to Brown Underwood January 20, 1941. He preceded her in death June 28, 1996. She later married Roger Smith November 21, 1998. He preceded her in death March 10, 2003.
She was also preceded in death by three sons: Bill Underwood, Lonnie Underwood and Tim Underwood.
Allene is survived by seven grandchildren: Brian Underwood and wife, Brandie, Brittany Underwood and husband, Collin Elzy of Louisville and Rob Richardson of Louisville, Matthew Underwood and wife, Jeanette of Lagrange, Robert Underwood and Ashley Dooley and husband, Damon of Campbellsville and Natalie DeStefano of Florida; fourteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred Ann Moore and husband Junior of Campbellsville.

She was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters: Wesley Whitehead, Elsie Weddle, Leola Moss, Clemmie Atwell and Doris Hoosier.
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VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 PM, Tuesday November 2 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Lanny Garner

BURIAL: Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church Cemetery

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

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Martin “Gene” Bickett

Posted by on Oct 31, 2021

Martin “Gene” Bickett of Lebanon, son of the late Martin Eugene “Nick” Bickett and Dorothy Ann Cecil Bickett, was born September 21, 1950 in Marion County, Kentucky.  He died at 3:50 P.M., Friday, October 29, 2021 in Campbellsville.            Age: 71
He professed his faith in Christ and was of catholic faith.
Gene had worked at Fruit of the Loom and later retired from Ingersoll Rand.
He united in marriage to Beverly Farmer January 25, 1975
Besides his wife, Beverly Bickett; Gene is survived by one daughter, Julie Wright and husband, Raymond of Clementsville; one son, Aaron Bickett of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Jacob Wright and Isaiah Wright; five sisters and four brothers: Judy Bickett Masterson and husband, John of New Hope, Brenda Bickett Peake and husband, Larry, Linda Bickett Thompson and husband, Mike, Bill Bickett and wife, Karen, Nell Bickett and wife, Becky Aimesbury, Michael Bickett and wife, Rosie and David Bickett all of Bardstown, Irene  Bickett Downs and husband, Curtis, Kevin Bickett and wife, Dora all of Loretta; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION:  5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

BURIAL:    Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATION TO PARKINSON FOUNDATION AND ALZEHIEMER’S ASSOCIATION

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Samuel A. Garrison

Posted by on Oct 30, 2021

Samuel A. Garrison of Campbellsville, son of the late Roy Allen Garrison and Ruth Thomas Garrison, was born May 5, 1932, in Adair County, Kentucky.  He died at 2:56 P.M., Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Lexington.              Age 89
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church and was recently attending The Rock Community Worship Center.
Samuel was a former employee of Parker Kalon and the Campbellsville Water Company where he was a waste water treatment operator.
He united in marriage to Wynema Breeding December 26, 1950.     
Besides his wife, Wynema Garrison of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and one son: Sandra Garrison of Bowling Green and Sammy Garrison and wife, Marchetta of Campbellsville; two grandchildren; Sabrina Garrison of Campbellsville and Spencer Dalton of Georgetown; one sister, Patsy Jenkins of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Samuel was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Lewis Garrison and Eva Baker.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M., Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  3:00 P.M., Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Newton and Bro. Bill Davenport

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

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VICTOR SHOFNER OBITUARY

Posted by on Oct 28, 2021

Victor Wayne Shofner, 55, of New Hope, KY, son of the late Rev. Ray Victor Shofner and Edith Catherine Caulk Shofner, was born September 17th, 1966, in Jefferson County and departed this life on Thursday, October 28th, 2021, at Norton’s Pavilion in Louisville, Kentucky.

He professed his faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.  Victor was a jack of all trades and loved to be everyone’s handyman to build or fix anything that was laid in front of him. He loved to farm and had a passion for hunting and fishing. Always by his side was his loyal Australian shepherd, Siann. He loved his mother’s pink knock out rose bush that he dug up and replanted at his home so he could enjoy it. His favorite moments were spent with his boys and his grand babies.

Survived by three sons:  Zachary Shofner and his wife, Caiti, of Louisville, Kentucky; Joshua Shofner and his wife, Vanity, of Campbellsville, Kentucky; and Ray Shofner of Clarkson, Kentucky.

Four grandchildren:  Reid Shofner of Louisville; Vivyan Shofner of Campbellsville; Truman Shofner of Campbellsville; and Rhett Shofner of Louisville.

Three brothers and three sisters:  J.E. Shofner and wife, Linda, of Florida; Dorothy Shofner of Ekron, Kentucky; Billy Shofner and his wife, Donna, of New Hope, Kentucky; Tena Crump of Mt. Washington; David Shofner and his wife, Betty, of Shepherdsville; and Mary Chrisler and her husband, Roy, of Bardstown.

His significant other:  Stephanie Smith of New Hope, Kentucky.

Besides his parents Mr. Shofner is preceded in death by one sister:  Brenda Shofner.

VISITATION:  Monday, November 1st, 2021, from 10am EST-1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Monday, November 1st, 2021, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow in Otter Creek Cemetery.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Victor Wayne Shofner at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

 

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Greg Nolley

Posted by on Oct 28, 2021

Greg Nolley of Campbellsville, son of Margie Lee Nolley and Jimmy Nolley, was born October 6, 1966 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:25 A.M., Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Lexington. Age: 55
Greg was the owner of Z-Lock Insulated Building for twenty-two years.
He united in marriage to the love of his life, Djuana Spencer April 14, 1990.
He is loved and remembered by his wife, Djuana Nolley of Campbellsville; two daughters and one son: Andrea Sullivan and husband, Josh of Jacksonville, Florida, Drew Nolley and wife, Paige and Grace Nolley of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Khillian Sullivan, Felicity Sullivan, Maddox Sullivan, Henry Nolley and Anna Mae Nolley; his mother, Margie Nolley; his father, Jimmy Nolley; one brother, Todd Nolley and wife, Lorie; one sister, Lisa Brewer of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Greg lived, worked, and breathed for his family and loved them more than words could ever express.
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VISITATION: 5:00P.M.-8:00P.M., Monday, November 1, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Chad Spencer and Bro. Steve Lee

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Audrey Casey

Posted by on Oct 21, 2021


Audrey Casey of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Hillman Harvey Hutchinson and Willie Margaret Adams Hutchinson was born December 27, 1935 in Kenton County, Kentucky. She died at 3:35 P.M., Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Evansville, Indiana. Age: 85
She professed faith in Christ at age 8 at Eggleston Methodist Church and had lifelong roles there as pianist, organist and adult Sunday School teacher. She was currently a member of Faith Covenant Ministries in Campbellsville.
Audrey was a very talented lady who operated a drapery workshop for some 50 years. She had won a scholarship to the Art Academy of Cincinnati but fell in love and decided to marry instead. She was very crafty and won numerous awards for her work. She moved to Campbellsville in 1996 to be near her daughter and family and became active in the community. She was a member of a committee that brought the fair back to Taylor County and was active with Taylor County Homemakers. She was also talented in music, playing the piano and writing numerous songs. She and her children enjoyed singing and playing instruments together.
She united in marriage to Leland Casey September 18, 1954. He preceded her in death July 17, 1993.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Angie and Lynn Henderson of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Eric Henderson and Ethan Henderson and his wife, Saelim of Campbellsville; two great-granddaughters, Sarana Henderson and Aella Henderson and an expected great grandson; several precious nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Her son, Leland Edward Casey, Jr. was a merchant marine who went missing and presumed deceased January 7, 1980. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, Richard Hutchinson, Lillian George and Dutch Hutchinson.

VISITATION: 4:00-6:00 P.M., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: 6:00 P.M., Saturday.

There will be a visitation and funeral at Ware Funeral Home in Cynthiana Sunday.
Visitation at 12 P.M. Funeral at 2:00 P.M.
Burial will be at Battle Grove Cemetery in Cynthiana.

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Dean Minor

Posted by on Oct 21, 2021

Dean Minor of Campbellsville, son of the late John Minor and Mary Gupton Minor, was born April 14, 1947 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 3:58 P.M. Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Greensburg.            Age: 74
He professed his faith in Christ and attended Faith Union Baptist Church. Dean is an Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He served in the 1st Calvary Division and continued to show deep patriotism upon an honorable discharge. Dean was a skilled carpenter, and worked more than thirty years in the construction industry.
Dean united in marriage to Teresa Carol Thompson March 21, 1981 and she preceded him in death April 9, 2016. He later united in marriage to Pam Milby Lobb February 15, 2020.
Besides his wife, Pam Milby Minor of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter, Deanna Haskins and husband, Danon of Louisville; two step-sons, Brian Mattingly and wife, Angela of Campbellsville, Clell Lobb of Greensburg; two granddaughters, Emery Haskins and Violet Haskins; three step-grandchildren: Tyler Mattingly, Haley Mattingly, and Karli Mattingly; one brother and one sister: Jim Minor and wife, Irene of Franklin, Indiana, and Christine Wise and husband, Fletcher of Campbellsville; and his beloved canine companion, Bailey; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and five sisters: J.W. Minor, Lucille Spurling, Ruth Stone, Edith Dabney, Johnetta Rash, and Sarah Minor.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. David Wray

BURIAL:   Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Frances Antle Martin 68

Posted by on Oct 20, 2021

Mrs. Frances Jean “Melmel” Martin of Campbellsville passed from this life on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Born on July 15, 1953 in Taylor County to the late Albert Roy Antle, Sr. and Vivian (Webb) Antle, she was 68 years, 3 months, and 5 days of age. Melmel was a homemaker, and a mother and grandmother to anyone that needed love.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two daughters: Tammy Stearman and companion Donald Locke, and Tonya Roberts and fiancé Harvey Parker, all of Campbellsville,

Three siblings: Roy Antle, Jr. and wife Gayle, Bonnie Antle, and Connie Crowe and husband Larry, all of Greensburg,

Eight grandchildren: Tiffany Stearman, Tesla Stearman, Trent Roberts and fiancée Lena Foster, Devin Roberts, Kirsten Roberts, Leah Parker, Tonya Parker, and Kyra Parker,

Four great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a grandson: Tristian Roberts; and a brother: Roger Dale Antle, Sr.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Martin on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM CDT) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 22 from 11:00 AM EDT (10:00 AM CDT) until time for the service.

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