Ruth W. Phillips

Posted by on Sep 7, 2021

Ruth W. Phillips of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willie James Mills and Ruby Christine Bledsoe Mills, was born March 3, 1935 in Clinton County, Kentucky.  She died at 4:00 P.M., Monday, September 6, 2021 in Campbellsville.  Age: 86
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Ruth was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.   She had a a genuine love for people and found great joy in serving others during her 20+ years with Campbellsville Retirement Home.
She united in marriage to George Rieman Phillips July 14, 1952 and he preceded her in death September 25, 1984.
She is survived by one son and one daughter:  Gary Phillips and wife, Tammy and Shirley Phillips of Campbellsville; four grandchildren:  Tyler Phillips and wife, Tracey and Chase Yates of Campbellsville, Garrett Phillips of Tampa, Florida and Brandon Phillips and wife, Abby of Bowling Green; three great-grandchildren:  Chazilyn Milby, Cole Phillips and Mason Phillips; one brother, Glenn Mills of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Kent Ashley

BURIAL:   Brookside Cemetery

PALLBEARERS:                   

Barry Blevins
Todd Conner
Brandon Phillips
Garrett Phillips
Tyler Phyllips
Chase Yates

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Ricky Lee Allen, 45

Posted by on Sep 7, 2021

Ricky Lee Allen of Campbellsville, was born April 6, 1976 in Casey County, KY to the late Eulis Mark and Eunice (Clements) Allen and departed this life on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Elizabethtown at the Baptist Health Hardin Hospital. He was 45 years of age.

He enjoyed working on cars, spending time with his children, he was an avid UK fan and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include the mother of his children: Natasha Renee Allen; four children: Breanna Allen, Leah Allen Brianna Allen and Kimberly Hoover, his cousin Robbie Pittman and wife Tracy and their children: James, Donovan and Austin; special friend: Chris Waymon and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Ricky Lee Allen will be Friday, September 10, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Allen Cemetery in Casey County.

Family requests visitation on Friday after 11:00 A.M. until time for the service.

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Marla Gale Gilbert

Posted by on Sep 7, 2021

Marla Gale Gilbert of Campbellsville, daughter of Lorene Callahan Whitley and the late Joseph Whitley, was born May 4, 1951 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:05 A.M., Monday, September 6, 2021 in Lexington. Age: 70
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.
Marla was a retired employee of Taylor County School Systems.
She united in marriage to Mel Gilbert February 20, 1981 and he preceded her in death January 25, 2018.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Brad Akridge and wife, Regina of Campbellsville and Lisa Blandford and husband, Tommy of Lebanon; one step-son, Greg Gilbert and wife, Lisa of Brentwood, Tennessee: eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren: her mother, Lorene Whitley of Campbellsville; one brother, Roger Whitley and wife, Kathy of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE:1:00 P.M., Friday, September 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jamie Bennett
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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Marsha Arnett, 56

Posted by on Sep 7, 2021

Marsha Ann Arnett of Campbellsville, the daughter of Joyce (Herron) Hartman of Campbellsville and the late Jack Hartman, was born June 26, 1965 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Monday, August 30, 2021 in New Albany, Indiana at the Baptist Health Hospital. She was 56 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the God’s Friendship Church in Campbellsville.

Marsha enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, fishing and her family, especially her granddaughter.

Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband: James Terry Arnett; a daughter: Ashley Tompkins and husband Travis; two sons: Justin Wood and Landon Arnett all of Campbellsville; a brother: Gary Hartman and wife Pam of Knoxville; a sister: Donna Hammond of Campbellsville; a granddaughter: Aleeah Tompkins of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.

Private funeral services will be conducted at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. Ramon Hollins and Bro. Gary Hartman will be officiating.

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Millie Parker, 76

Posted by on Sep 7, 2021

Mrs. Millie Lee Parker, daughter of the late Harrison and Ruth (Bryant) Richardson, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Born on November 6, 1944, she was 76 years, 10 months, and 1 day of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Parker was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, and a current employee of Taylor County Primary School.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Douglas Leon Parker, on July 28, 1998.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

A daughter: Melinda DeSpain of Campbellsville,

Two siblings: Stella Thompson and husband Donnie, and Johnny Ernest Richardson, all of Campbellsville,

A granddaughter: MaKenzie Ann DeSpain of Campbellsville,

And a host of other family and friends.

Mrs. Parker will be laid to rest beside her late husband in the Brookside Cemetery. At her request, all services will be conducted privately.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Diane R. Whitley

Posted by on Sep 6, 2021

Diane R. Whitley of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Lloyd Robinson and Ella Stevens Robinson was born April 15, 1954 in Pennsylvania. She died at 6:02 A.M., Saturday, September 4, 2021 in Louisville. Age: 67
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Faith Covenant Ministries.
She united in marriage to Rev. Charles “Lanny” Whitley April 22, 2004. He preceded her in death April 30, 2019.
Diane is survived by two step-daughters: Rebecca “Becky” Whitley of Versailles and Melissa Hunter of Louisville; four step-grandchildren; one sister and three brothers: Darlene Robinson and husband, Roy of Woodbridge, Virginia, James Douglas Robinson and wife, Liz, David Michael Robinson and wife, Kim and Eugene Robinson and wife, Mary of Lexington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Sharalyn Whitley June 28, 2019.
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There will be no visitation.
PRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Campbellsville by Pastor Wayne Qualls
BURIAL: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Judy Dile, 68

Posted by on Sep 2, 2021

Mrs. Judy Eller Dile, beloved wife of Johnny Dile, passed from this life on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at her home in Campbellsville. Daughter of the late Walter and Trene (Thompson) Moore, she was born in Taylor County on January 21, 1953, making her 68 years, 7 months, and 12 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Yuma Baptist Church. Mrs. Dile was a retiree of Fruit of the Loom, and a cherished mother and grandmother.

Beside her husband, she leaves to mourn her passing:

Two daughters: Vel Wyatt and husband Daniel, and Jonie Wilcoxson and husband Ronnie, all of Campbellsville,

Three siblings: Patsy Bryant of Campbellsville, James Moore and wife Theresa of North Carolina, and Sue Moore of North Carolina,

Five grandchildren: Christian Gilpin, Wayne Gilpin, Shreve Dile, Lucian Dile, and Vera Wilcoxson,

Three great-grandchildren: Wyatt Gilpin, Jordan Gilpin, and Lukas Gilpin,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Zane Wilcoxson, and four siblings, Danny Moore, Roger Dale Carter, Larry Moore, and Timmy Moore.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Dile on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Bob Langlois will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 9:30 AM until time for the service.

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DEBORAH KAY GARRETT

Posted by on Sep 2, 2021

Deborah Kay Garrett, 57, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of Audrey (Burress) Tungate and the late Leslie Tungate, was born in Taylor County on February 4th, 1964, and departed this life on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky.

She professed her faith in Christ.  She was of Baptist faith and was a homemaker.

Deborah united in marriage to Delmar Rex Garrett of Campbellsville, Kentucky, on January 31st, 2011.

Survived by one daughter:  Cassie Isham of Lebanon, Kentucky.

One son:  Jerry “Dusty” Wohner and wife, Ashley, of Springfield, Kentucky.

Four grandchildren:  James Wohner and Jacob Wohner, of Springfield, Kentucky; Dakota England of Merrimac; and Abbygale Hourigan of Lebanon, Kentucky.

Three great-grandchildren:  Kingsten Hourigan, Jackson Hourigan, and Mikava Hourigan, all of Lebanon, Kentucky.

Three brothers:  Wayne Tungate, Danny Tungate, of Campbellsville, and Jim Tungate and his wife, Carol, of Merrimac.

One sister:  Connie Tungate of Campbellsville, Kentucky.

VISITATION: Wednesday, September 8th, 2021, from 11am-2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Wednesday, September 8th, 2021, at 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow in Merrimac Cemetery.

Pallbearers:  James Wohner, Jacob Wohner, Dakota England, Wayne Tungate, Danny Tungate, Jim Tungate, and Bryan Garrett.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY MAY TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES 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 Mrs. Deborah Garrett at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Edith Newton Wise Hunt

Posted by on Sep 2, 2021

Edith Newton Wise Hunt of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ernest S. Newton and Hallie Derr Newton, was born March 26, 1924 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:03 A.M., Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 97
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
Edith was a hard worker and former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She later retired from Taylor Regional Hospital.
Edith united in marriage to Maurice Wise and he preceded her in death. To this union, five sons were born. She later united in marriage to Charles E. Hunt June 2, 2001 and he preceded her in death August 11, 2005.
She was soft spoken and kind person who loved working in flowers and quilting. Edith was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends.
She is survived by three sons: R. W. Wise and Lynette of Campbellsville, Everett Wise and Debbie of Shepherdsville and Michael Wise and Chuck Merritt of Norfolk, Virginia; five grandchildren: Chuck Wise of Elizabethtown, Brandon Wise and Jenna of Connecticut, Brian Wise and Angie and Terry Wise of Louisville and Christi Kidwell and Chris of Campbellsville; five great-grandchildren: Cass Kidwell, Cole Kidwell, Clark Kidwell, Logan Wise and Chip Wise; special niece, Brenda and Richard Page of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sons: Charles Wise and Jerry Wise and one brother, Malcolm Newton.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jason Keltner
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLE OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Juanita “Jeanne” Wheat Mitchell

Posted by on Aug 30, 2021


Juanita “Jeanne” Wheat Mitchell of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Lennie Wheat and Lillie Hardwick Wheat, was born in Adair County, Kentucky, July 21, 1927. She died at 4:33 A.M., Monday, August 30, 2021, in Lexington, at the age of 94.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church, where she was an active volunteer in many aspects of church life. She worked at Mitchell’s Men’s Wear for many years, and pursued interests in genealogy, Kentucky history, cooking and entertaining, and travel. She remained a strong and inspirational figure in the lives of her beloved family members.
She united in marriage to Daniel William “Billy” Mitchell November 16, 1946 and he preceded her in death April 27, 2012.
She is survived by one son and three daughters: Rev. Dr. Dan Mitchell and wife, Bernadette, of Thomasville, Georgia, Jennifer Mitchell of New York City, Cynthia Mitchell and husband, Mark Pasquariello, of Lexington and Laura T. Wilds and husband, Lloyd, of Campbellsville.
She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Anne DeSpain and husband, Dean Loane, Lynn Mitchell Lind and husband, Jason, Lee Mitchell, Dr. Jonathan Warren, Sara Wilds Johnson and husband, Jordan, Shane Wilds and Xander Wilds, a step-granddaughter, Tiffany Martin; as well as eight great-grandchildren: Raven Evans, Rowen Evans, Maylee Wilds, Zane Johnson, Addison Johnson, Hampton Lind, Aiden Mitchell Loane and Layla Wilds; one step-great-grandson, Nicholas Sarracino; two great-great-grandsons: Titus Ashford and Atlas Ashford; special friends, Nathan and Elisha Rhodes and family.
She was preceded in death by a step-granddaughter, Emily Martin and three sisters: Maxine Keene, Christine Smith and Geneva Carter.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 3, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 3, 2021, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dr. Dan Mitchell
PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL: Bethel Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Lewis Gabehart
Dean Loane
Jordan Johnson
Les Keene
Mark Pasquariello
Bill Smith
Lloyd Wilds
Shane Wilds
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY TO BE DONATIONS TO LITTLE CAKE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2699 LITTLE CAKE ROAD, COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY 42728 OR BLUEGRASS CARE NAVIGATORS, 1733 HARRODSBURG ROAD, LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY 40504 OR MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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