Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 29, 2025
Harry Laverne Gill of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Lonnie and Clara (Morgan) Gill, was born June 29, 1942 in Brookhaven, Mississippi and departed this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2024 in Louisville at the Baptist Hospital East surrounded by his loved ones. He was 82 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Temple and was a master plumber.
He enjoyed golfing, rabbit and bird hunting, karaoke, gardening, fishing and a jack of all trades and could fix anything.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Earl Gill and Alton Gill.
Survivors include two sons: Kerry Brian Gill and Gregory Scott Gill and wife Amanda all of Campbellsville; a sister: Joy Gill Smith of Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Also three grandchildren: Tanya Gill, Joseph Gill and companion Tonya Whitlock and Erin Bailey and husband Jonathan; four great-grandchildren: Jacob Gill, Payton Simpson, Remington Gill and Ruger Gill and one expectant great-grandchild; special niece and nephews: Cynthia Phillips, Ronnie Smith and Douglas Smith and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Harry Laverne gill will be Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Family requests visitation after 10:00 A.M. Saturday until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 29, 2025
David Lewis Johnson of Campbellsville, son of the late Joseph Martin Johnson and Pauline Peterson Johnson, was born November 21, 1932 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 6:46 P.M., Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. David became an elder March 19, 1967. He was also a Trustee, served as Superintendent of Sunday School and was on multiple other committes, including the Building and Grounds, administration and others. David sang in the choir for many years and loved serving the Lord through his church in any way he could
David and his brother, Norman, started Johnson Motors. In 1980, Norman semi-retired and David took over Johnson Motors, which he ran for seventy-three years.
He united in marriage to Norma Jean Cox December 5, 1952 and she preceded him in death June 28, 2022.
David is survived by one son and one daughter: Greg Johnson and wife, Julie and Cindy Johnson of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Cody Gowin, Ciera Brooke Mattingly, Amanda Spaw and husband, Ricky, Patrick Michael and Matthew Michael; six great-grandchildren: Haley Gribbins, Makenzie Gribbins, Taylor Mattingly, Tate Mattingly and Beau Michael; one great-great-granddaughter, Avril Gribbins; two nephews: Allen Johnson and Lynn Johnson; caregivers: Marbelis Eckhardt, Mike Bogue and Carol McFarland; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
David was also preceded in death by two brothers: Norman Johnson and Doug Johnson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 3, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Butler
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
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 Jan 29, 2025
Roseanne Mary Smith of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Charles Laurenston and Mary (Ziemba) Clark, was born October 26, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York and departed this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Elizabethtown at the Baptist Health Hardin. She was 81 years of age.
She enjoyed crocheting, K-Drama, and spending time with family and friends.
She was a “tough cookie” having fought cancer three different time. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and best friend to Haley.
She was an administrative assistant and was of the Catholic Faith.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son: Dennis Kruger; a brother and a sister: Richard Clark and Marilyn Clark and Dorothy Jowaizas of New Jersey.
Survivors include two daughters: Teresa Bosse and husband Don of Florida and Rose Carter of Campbellsville; two brothers and a sister: Charles Clark and Fred Clark, both of New York.
Also twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the request of Roseanne, cremation rites were entrusted to
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There are no services planned at this time.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 29, 2025
Eva M. Stillwell-Hord was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and a true friend to so many. After retiring, she devoted her last several years living in Rocky Top, Tennessee enjoying treasured time with her daughter, son, grandson and great-granddaughter. Born to the late Henry and Aileen Brewer-Stillwell in Buffalo, Kentucky on July 21, 1952. She passed away January 27, 2025, at the age of 72, peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Eva was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Campbellsville, KY. Every moment of Eva’s life was designated with love, strength and honesty with a commitment to her family and faith. Her life was a testament to the strength and unity of family.
Eva graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors from Taylor County High School and Summa Cum Laude from Campbellsville College. Eva lived her life between Kentucky and Tennessee for many years. She was a very diligent worker including Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville, KY, Supervisor at Team Apparel in Huntsville, TN and at Toyota in Lebanon, KY. Eva had a magnetic personality and found immense pleasure in the simple joys of life. She enjoyed spending time with her cats and grand-pups. She also enjoyed gardening, landscaping, growing flowers, shopping, watching movies and was an expert at canning and cooking from the bounties of her garden. She was immensely talented seamstress and an avid UK and UT Fan.
In addition to her dear parents she was preceded in death by her sisters,
Ruby Thompson, Joyce Hensley, and Doris Lawson and nephew Davy Lawson.
Eva is survived by her cherished ones – daughter, Tina Hord-Leinart (Donnie) of Rocky Top, TN; son, Travis Hord; grandson, Gage Hord (Macayla); and great-granddaughter, Emerie Sage Hord, all of Oneida, TN; brother, Henry Stillwell (Sheila) of Campbellsville, Kentucky; and dear friend, Pam Noel, of Campbellville, Ky who was like a sister to her. She is also survived by the father of her children, Larry Hord, of Campbellsville, Ky. Also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Each person will carry her loving spirit and memories into the future.
As we bid farewell, we celebrate a life well lived to a lady that treasured all of her family, friends, and relatives left behind.
A very special thank you to all of the caring staff and friends who grew to love her and became family to her from Methodist Medical Center, Thompson Cancer Survival Center, and Covenant Hospice Care for their compassion and support during a very difficult time. There are many people who became friends/ family over the past eight (9) months for which she loved each one. Thank you to everyone who visited her and raised her spirits.
Visitation will be at the Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation in Rocky Top, Tennessee (2827 TN 116, Caryville, TN 37714) on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 5-7pm with a Life Celebration at 7pm with Pastor Lynn Mowery officiating.
If you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eva’s memory to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate/.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 28, 2025
Melissa Johnson Wise, 54, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Johnny Johnson and Susie Purdy Johnson was born May 15th, 1970 in Danville. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Melissa was a homemaker. She was a loving Nana. She loved to crochet. She enjoyed gardening and music. She was an animal lover. Melissa professed faith in Christ and was a Christian.
Melissa is survived by:
Two daughters: Marissa Humphress and her husband, Alexander, of Campbellsville; and Susie Reams of Liberty
Eight grandchildren: Jayden Neal; Alissa Neal; Tristan Neal; Isabel Humphress; Brooklyn Maupin; Katie Maupin; Chris Maupin; Cole Maupin, all of Campbellsville
Two great-grandchildren: Ashton Curry and Jackson Curry, both of Campbellsville
Her companion, Alan Westphal of Campbellsville
A host of other family and friends
FUNERAL: To honor Melissa’s wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be a celebration of life at a later time. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Melissa Johnson Wise at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 27, 2025
Rodger D. Williams, 80, of Campbellsville, son of the late David Williams and Eunice Stayton Williams was born July 28th, 1944 in Campbellsville. He departed this life on Monday, January 27th, 2025 at his home in Campbellsville.
Rodger united in marriage to Ms. Paulette Shipp on May 18th, 1963. She survives.
Rodger was a retired bus driver for the Taylor County School Systems. He served as a deputy sheriff serving under Sheriff John Shipp. He also worked in the family-owned business, Williams Furniture, in Elk Horn. Rodger served honorably in the United States Navy. Rodger professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Besides his wife, Rodger is survived by:
Two children: Michelle Leach and her husband, Brian, of Campbellsville; and Tony Williams of Campbellsville
One granddaughter, Brianne Mingey and her husband, Seth, of Rineyville
One great-granddaughter, Amory Brooke Mingey of Rineyville
A host of other family and friends
Rodger was preceded in death by:
One brother, Jerry Williams on October 8th, 2023
VISITATION: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville. Visitation will resume following the service.
Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and may 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. Rodger Williams at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 27, 2025
James Perry Reams, 80, of Elizabethtown, son of the late William “Bo” Reams and Lois Andrews Reams was born February 14th, 1944 in Lamont, FL. He departed this life on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.
Perry united in marriage to Ms. Jane Diana Wingate on November 12th, 1982. She survives.
Perry built custom homes for more than 30 years. He served his country honorably as a Green Beret in the Army Special Forces. Perry professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Besides his wife, Perry is survived by:
Two children: Keith Reams and his wife, Cindy, of San Diego, CA; and Jamie Reams of Monticello, Florida
Three stepchildren: Cindy Bunnell of Campbellsville; Diana Talley and her husband, Michael, of Elizabethtown; and William LaDue of Oviedo, Florida
Four grandchildren: Sarah Bunnell of Campbellsville; John Talley of Elizabethtown; Bobby Talley and his wife, Mary, of Irvington; and Marsha Talley of Elizabethtown
Two great-grandchildren: Alissa Talley of Irvington; and Kevin Talley of Irvington
Two sisters and two brothers: Annette Hughes and her husband, Dale, of Crawfordsville, FL; Paul Reams of Tallahassee, FL; Alan Reams and his wife, Paula, of Tallahassee, FL; and Vivian Hudson and her husband, Larry, of Carson City, NV
A host of other family and friends
Perry was preceded in death by:
One brother, Harvey Reams
One step-son, James LaDue
VISITATION: Friday, January 31st, 2025 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Friday, January 31st, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with entombment to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Pastor Dave Griesemer will be officiating.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. James Perry Reams at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 23, 2025
Shirley Elaine Burress, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Bradley Ansel and Lula Candis (Bolt) Baldwin was born January 3, 1963, in Louisville and departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Nashville at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She was 62 years of age.
She was a former employee of Fruit of The Loom and OshKosh B’gosh. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church. She enjoyed bingo, church, sewing, quilting, and spending time with her family and her grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin brother: Sherrill Randall Baldwin, and a great-granddaughter: Luna Bollman.
Survivors include two sons: Todd Burress and Chad Burress and wife Melody all of Campbellsville. Five grandchildren: Felicity Smothers (Kenzie), Emily Kerns, Izak Burress, Madison Burress, and Octavia Burress. Two great-grandchildren: Olivia Bollman, and Ashton Bollman.
Also two brothers and three sisters: Jimmy Baldwin (Marian), Mike Baldwin (Lisa), Judy Hampton, Jennifer Graham (Frankie), Denise Graham (Marshall) all of Campbellsville and a half-sister, Ann Nunn of Greensburg, and a sister-in-law, Tammy Baldwin of Mt. Washington, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Shirley Elaine Burress will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 27, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with interment in the Callahan Cemetery at Elk Horn.
Bro. Doug Baldwin will be officiating
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
In Lieu of Flowers the family request donations to the funeral expense fund and those can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 23, 2025
Bernice Nolley Spurling of Campbellsville was born on April 28, 1938, and passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at her home. She was 86 years of age.
She was the daughter of the late Wilson Nolley and Elsie Irene Benningfield Nolley.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended East Campbellsville Church of God and was a homemaker. She was a former employee of Big K, Wal-Mart, and was a babysitter. She loved talking on the phone, playing Rook, Facebook, cooking, yard sales and auctions, couponing, and especially spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Edwin Spurling in 2021, and her brother, Joseph Darrell Nolley in 1966.
Survivors include three daughters: Sharon Spurling and husband Harry Reif of Campbellsville, Sandra Spurling Morris and husband Mark T. of Campbellsville, and Sabrina Spurling Young and husband Tracy of Hendersonville, TN. Three grandchildren: Suzanne Bennett and husband Andrew J., Sara Drury and husband Cody, and Tyler Young, and three great-grandchildren: Lincoln, Nellie, and Merryn Drury, Four siblings: Jackie Nolley (Gae) of Campbellsville, Judy Murphy and Bonnie Benningfield (Clyde) of Lebanon, and Frances Reynolds (Charles) of Bardstown, along with a host of extended family and friends.
The funeral service for Bernice Nolley Spurling will be on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Bro. Andrew John-Austin Bennett will be officiating.
The family has requested visitation on Sunday after 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service.
A private burial will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 23, 2025
Mary Ruth McAllister, 91, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Wellington Marshall and Ruth Harper Marshall was born August 24th, 1933 in Carrollton, Ky. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at The Medical Center of Bowling Green.
Mary united in marriage to Mr. Raymond McAllister on March 14th, 1953. He preceded her in death on January 7th, 1979.
Mary professed faith in Christ and was attending Milltown Church in Columbia.
Mary is survived by:
One son, Kent McAllister, and his wife, Katie, of Campbellsville
Five grandchildren: Jonathon McAllister and his wife, Kyrie, of Olive Hill; Joseph McAllister of San Antonio, TX; Jennifer McAllister of LA; Collin McAllister and his wife, Kaitlin, of Athens, AL; and Erin Burton and her husband, Greg, of Houston, TX
Several great-grandchildren
Two brothers and one sister: Tom Marshall of Michigan; John Marshall of Cincinnati; and Lynn Romens of Louisville
Several nieces and nephews
A host of other family and friends
Mary was preceded in death by:
One son, Donnie McAllister
One grandson, Lance McAllister
Three sisters and one brother: Pauline Parrish, Ruby Nell Stone, Patsy Ann Schmidt, and Nick Marshall
FUNERAL: To honor Ms. McAllister’s wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be a memorial service at a later time. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Mary McAllister at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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