Nancy Gabehart

Posted by on May 3, 2021


Nancy Gabehart of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Stanley Williams and Ora Weatherford Williams, was born March 25, 1945 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 11:49 A.M., Monday, May 3, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 76
She professed faith in Christ and attended God’s Grace Church.
Nancy was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and Wendy’s in Campbellsville.
She united in marriage to Paul Gabehart November 8, 1963.
Besides her husband, Paul Gabehart of Campbellsville, Nancy is survived by two daughters: Missy Gabehart and companion, Jeff Rayburn and Sherry Gabehart of Campbellsville; one granddaughter, Ashley Jane Burton and husband, Craig of Elizabethtown; one great-granddaughter, Evie Jane Burton of Elizabethtown; two sisters: Marjorie Royse of Louisville and Sue Cox of Somerset; one sister-in-law, Mary Williams; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Jim Williams and Patricia Rigney.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. John Stilts
BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ann Amelia Underwood, 73

Posted by on May 2, 2021

Ann Amelia Underwood, the daughter of Agnes (Mann) Rhodes of Campbellsville and the late L.B. Rhodes was born June 10, 1947 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Women’s and Children Hospital. She was 73 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mannsville United Methodist Church and was a former instructor at the State Beauty College in Campbellsville.

Ann enjoyed cooking, camping, playing solitaire, teaching grandkids how to sew and making sure all the men in the family had a fine looking haircut.

Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband Robert Underwood of Campbellsville; a daughter: Ann James and husband Kenny; a son: Jason Lee Underwood and wife Tiffany, all of Campbellsville; a brother: Dean Rhodes and wife Sherri of Campbellsville; a sister: Judy Keltner and husband Winston of Columbia; seven grandchildren: Kaden Lee Underwood, Amber James, Landon Benningfield, Logan Parker Underwood, Kendra James, Lauren James and Blake James and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her father, she was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother: Evelyn Rhodes, Doris Witham and Larry Rhodes.

The funeral service for Ann Amelia Underwood will be conducted Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with entombment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Bro. Richard Lowe and Bro. John Hall will be officiating

Family requests visitation after 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday until time for the service.

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Tony Eli Bright, 65

Posted by on May 2, 2021

Tony Eli Bright, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Delmar and Myrtle (Cox) Bright, was born March 5, 1956 in Raywick, KY and departed this life on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Campbellsville at the home of his daughter. He was 65 years of age.

He was a floor tech/maintenance assistant for the Village of Lebanon Nursing Home and was of the Baptist Faith.

Tony enjoyed fishing, being a mechanic, country music and westerns, but most of all his family.

He is survived by a son: William Jason Bright and wife Robin of Lebanon; two daughters: Chrissy Canada and husband Shawn and Tammy Richards and husband Les both of Campbellsville; a sister: Carolyn Shofner of Campbellsville; ten grandchildren: Kendra Southerland, Jeremy Southerland, Tyler Bright, Brighton Warren, Anniston Canada, Hope Garrett, Cody Garrett, Kelsey Garrett, Kooper Richards and Courtney Richards; six great-grandchildren: Kenleigh, Kasen, Dawson, Bryson, Audrey and Wyatt and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Roger, Wilbur, Lucille and Roselyn and a great-grandchild: Addison.

The funeral service for Tony Eli Bright will be Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Green River Memorial Cemetery.

Bro. Jamie Bennett will be officiating.

Family requests visitation on Tuesday from 5-8 P.M. at the funeral home

Social distancing and masks are required

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Kellie Rae Obanion-Allen, 35

Posted by on May 2, 2021

Kellie Rae Obanion-Allen, the daughter of Bridgette (Simpson) Jones, was born August 7, 1985 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Lexington at the UK Hospital after a long illness. She was 35 years of age.
She enjoyed the outdoors, she loved her animals and her family and she was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her mother: Bridgette Jones of Campbellsville, her longtime companion: Brian Allen of Raywick; a daughter: Brianna Allen of Campbellsville, two sisters: Bobbie Jo Obanion of Campbellsville and Tonya Jean Roberts of Bardstown; a niece and nephew: Seamus and Scarlet Huber, one aunt: Carol Brown and a grandmother: Shelia Gumm.
The family chose cremation and a memorial service will be held later.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Catheline Raffety

Posted by on Apr 30, 2021


Catheline Raffety of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Robert Newcomb and Viola Sapp Newcomb, was born January 3, 1938 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 5:14 P.M., Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Catheline was a receiving clerk at Wal-Mart before retiring after thirty plus years of service.
She united in marriage to Fred Raffety September 15, 1956 and he preceded her in death June 16, 2020.
Catheline is survived by two daughters and one son: Glenda Colvin and husband, Lynn, of Campbellsville, Larry Raffety and wife, Sherry of Finley and Kim Deener and husband, Jeff of Campbellsville; five granddaughters: Leanna Cundiff and husband, Shawn, Amy Burton and husband, Mike, Jessie Newton and husband, J.D. and Jennifer Sprowles and husband, Scott of Campbellsville and Christy Higdon and husband, Nick of Leitchfield; six great-grandchildren: Evan Cundiff, Chase Burton, Reese Burton, Bradley Newton, Kenzie Sprowles and Jeffrey Sprowles; one brother, L.C. Newcomb and wife, Aline of Louisville and one sister, Sue Yates and husband, Jody of Finley; several nieces and nephews and many other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by eight brothers; Geary Newcomb, Johnnie Newcomb, Gene Newcomb, Jim Newcomb, Bill Newcomb, Randall Newcomb, Jerry Newcomb and Joe Newcomb.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Monday, May 3, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, May 3, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Lance Edward Jones, 63

Posted by on Apr 27, 2021

Lance Edward Jones, the son of the late Edith Laverne (Camdon) Jones, was born December 4, 1957 in Indiana and departed this life on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Hospital. He was 63 years of age.
He was a former employ of Campbellsville Industries and Autosmart and was of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Lance enjoyed fishing, drawing, singing, feeding the deer and other wildlife.
He is survived by a daughter and son: Rachel Jones and David Jones and their mother Beverly Rodriquez all of Florida; two sisters and two brothers: Diana Denbraber of Springfield, Terry Benhan, Danny Jones and Timothy Jones all of Florida and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family chose cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Dwight Crabtree, 89

Posted by on Apr 25, 2021

Mr. Dwight Allen Crabtree of Campbellsville peacefully entered eternity on Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Pavilion, being 89 years 1 month, and 9 days of age. Son of the late George Edward and Ada Lee (Milby) Crabtree, he was born in Green County on March 15, 1932. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church. As a young man, Mr. Crabtree served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. Later, he retired from the City of Campbellsville as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 82 and the Elkhorn Masonic Lodge #568, F&AM.

Besides his parents, Mr. Crabtree was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mrs. Dorothy (Edrington) Crabtree on April 25, 2020, and a son, Mr. Rhodom Edward “Pete” Crabtree on September 29, 2020, and his beloved dog, Dottie.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

A son: Allen Crabtree and wife Shana of Campbellsville,

A daughter-in-law: Nancy Crabtree of Knoxville, TN,

Seven grandchildren: Kelsey Crabtree Maynard and husband Todd, Thomas Morgan Crabtree, Taylor Michael Crabtree, Katherine McLees Orem and husband Anson, Steven Hunter McLees and wife Kelley, William Harper McLees, and Molly Elaine Crabtree,

One expectant great-grandchild: Rhodes Edward Maynard,

And a host of extended family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Crabtree on Thursday, April 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 27, 2021 at the funeral home from 5:00-8:00 PM with a Masonic Service beginning at 7:00 PM. All Master Masons are requested to meet at the funeral home at 6:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles or Hosparus of Green River. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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LaQuita Hunt

Posted by on Apr 23, 2021

LaQuita Hunt of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Walter Charles Burress and Lyda Lois Blankenship Burress, was born October 24, 1933 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 3:15 P.M., Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Lebanon. Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church, where she was active with the Church nursery, WMU and Vacation Bible School.
LaQuita was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She loved to cook and was best known for her turkey and dressing. All the family considered her to be a great mom who had a good Christian influence on everyone she met.
She united in marriage to Carl Hunt June 8, 1952 and he preceded her in death November 29, 2002.
LaQuita is survived by three sons and one daughter: Larry Hunt and wife, JoAnne, Gary Hunt and wife, Kathy, Greg Hunt and wife, Michelle and Judy Wilson and husband, Roger of Campbellsville; eight grandchildren: Dana Barrett and husband, Cary of Cave City, Trena Smith and husband, Jamie, Millie Ramsey and husband, Jay and Andy Hunt of Campbellsville, Misty Roller and husband, Kenny of Bardstown, Mandy Goff and husband, Russ of Greensburg, Alex Hunt and wife, Ashley of Lexington, and Emily Hunt-Panzera and husband, David of Box Elder, South Dakota; seventeen great-grandchildren: Kendall Roller, Brooklyn Roller, Kaden Roller, Ryan Barrett, Brylen Barrett, Owen Smith, Olivia Smith, Lily Kate Smith, Layla Smith, Lillian Claire Goff, Caroline Grace Goff, Evelyn Greer Goff, Eleanor Rose Hunt, Vivian Grace Hunt, Everly Ramsey, David Gregory Panzera and Daniel James Panzera; one brother and one sister: Darrel Burress of Shepherdsville and Nancy Hunt and husband, Darrell of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Burress and a sister, Della Mae Burress, in infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. John Hurtgen
BURIAL: Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR MT. GILBOA BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Franklin Allen Obituary

Posted by on Apr 22, 2021

Franklin Allen of Campbellsville, son of the late Milton Allen and Katherine Croft, was born on January 19, 1934 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

He departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at his home in Campbellsville, Kentucky surrounded by his loving family.

Franklin is survived by his beloved wife Madeline Jean Nageli Allen. They were united in marriage 68 years ago on November 22, 1953.

He served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War from 1954 – 1956.

Franklin worked and retired as a foreman after 44 years with Ingersoll Rand. During his career he was given a choice of locations and he chose Campbellsville, KY as their new home. He loved tinkering, woodworking, and repairing old cars in his spare time.

He is survived by two sons and one daughter: Paul Allen and wife, Gail, of Campbellsville; Tom Allen and wife, Kim, of Campbellsville; and, Katherine Allen Patterson of Rochester, New York; three grandchildren: Madeline Baleno and husband, Kevin, of Rochester, NY; Jake Patterson and wife, Michele, of Rochester, NY; Ann Allen of Campbellsville, KY; one great-grandchild: Ellie Rose Baleno; and, one sister: Kay Witter of Osceola, Pennsylvania; and many other relatives and friends.

The family wants to give a heartfelt thanks to all the HOSPARUS crew who helped them care for their father. Because of the level of care that was provided by this wonderful organization and its dedicated personnel, Franklin was able to remain in his home with his family.

Franklin was preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Eldon Allen and Doris Farmelo.

VISITATION: A walk -through visitation, 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, April 23rd, 2021 at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 24th, 2021 at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
BURIAL: OLPH Catholic Church cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering the building.

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

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Juanita Goode Cox

Posted by on Apr 21, 2021

Juanita Goode Cox of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Teve Goode and Rose Etta Rhodes Goode, was born August 6, 1926 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:16 A.M., Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 94
She professed faith in Christ and attended East Campbellsville Church of God.
Juanita was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She united in marriage to Hubert V. Cox August 3, 1946 and he preceded her in death April 3, 1989.
Juanita is survived by two sons: Jimmie Dale Cox and wife, Kathy of Columbia and Donald Wayne Cox and wife, Shannon of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Jeremy Cox (Amy), Jackie Cox (Stacy), Korianne Moore (Hayes), Elizabeth Cox and Joseph Cox; five great-grandchildren: Briley, Maggie and Josie Cox and Brooks and Kade Moore and a host of nieces, nephews relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Lelia Cox and Ruth Wright.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, April 23, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, April 23, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jimmie Dale Cox
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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