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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 31, 2020
CSM (ret) Gerald Lee Derr (Jerry) passed away in Campbellsville, Kentucky on Dec. 19, 2020 after a long illness at his home.
Jerry was born August 29, 1934 in Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and was the oldest son of SM SGT (ret) Gerald Dawson (USAF) and Bonnie Lee (Greer) Derr.
Jerry served in the Army for 23 years, serving tours in Vietnam, Indochina, Europe and the both coast of the United States. After his active duty service, he moved to Southport, North Carolina where he was one of the first JROTC instructors in Brunswick County serving in the beginning all three high schools and eventually settling at South Brunswick High school for the remainder of his teaching career. SGM Derr as known to his students was a much loved and admired teacher who left a lasting impression on not only his JROTC students but all students who passed through the halls of South Brunswick High School.
Jerry is preceded in death by his wife Gayla Dean Mayes Derr, stepfather Alexander Goulet, brother Ronald D Derr, sister in law Kay Derr and his eldest son Gerald L Derr Jr (Butch).
Jerry is survived by sons David J Derr Sr and wife Sally of Sanford, Florida, Marc A Derr Sr and wife Dawn of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, daughters Teresa G Warren and husband Scott of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, Denita D Creech and husband Cleveland of Campbellsville, Kentucky and Denise Derr of Athens, Alabama. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren.
CSM (ret) Derr will be interred in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. A memorial service is being planned by family and former students and will be announced at a later date.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 30, 2020
Brandi Nicole Marcum of Campbellsville, daughter of Larry Marcum and Darlene Wilson Marcum, was born September 26, 1980 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:18 P.M., Monday, December 28, 2020 in Elizabethtown. Age: 40
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Saloma Baptist Church. Brandi loved Jesus and her church.
She was a fun-loving person and a die-hard Kentucky Wildcats fan. Brandi had never met a stranger and hugged everybody and told them she loved them.
She is survived by her parents, Larry and Darlene Marcum of Campbellsville; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Laura Lee Marcum of Campbellsville; two nephews: Luke Marcum and Landon Marcum of Campbellsville; one step-nephew, Weston Mitchell and wife, Autumn, of Greensburg; one step-great-nephew, Elijah Cole Mitchell; one step-great-niece, Khloe Lea Mitchell; several aunts, uncles and cousins and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO SALOMA BAPTIST CHURCH OR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Auberry Don on Dec 30, 2020
Mr. Noel Barkley Druin, 82, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late William Andy Druin and Gertie Vaughn Druin of Campbellsville, Kentucky was born April 5th, 1938, and departed this life on December 26th, 2020 in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Mr. Druin professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Druin was a Veteran of the Vietnam War having served his country honorably and retiring as a Master Sergeant after 23 years in the United States Air Force.
Mr. Druin is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Mrs. Mildred Hughes Druin having united in marriage on June 24th, 1960.
Mr. Druin is also survived by one son and one daughter: Greg Druin of Columbia, Kentucky, and Paula Tally of Round Rock, Texas.
Four grandchildren; Christina Criminger and husband Brian of Elgin, Texas, Sarah Tally of Elgin, Texas, Courtney Tally and husband Jermell of Round Rock, Texas, and Bethany Druin of Abilene, Texas. One great-granddaughter, Charlotte Criminger of Elgin, Texas
Two sisters; Marietta Jefferies of Bedford, Indiana, and Kay Judd of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Besides his parents, Mr. Druin was preceded in death by one daughter, Loretta Sue Druin on September 29th, 2010, one sister and one brother, Sylvia Louise Druin Cave and Fred Vaughn.
A walk-through visitation will be held Friday, January 1st, 2021, 5 – 8 PM EST at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in downtown Campbellsville.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM EST, Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with Bro. Alex Cox officiating.
Social distancing guidelines and masks are required upon entering the building.
Burial will be in Elliott Cemetery in Elkhorn, Kentucky with full military honors by the Marion County Chapter DAV Honor Guard.
The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to The Wounded Warrior Project and can be made by going to https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Noel Barkley Druin at our funeral home. God bless you during this difficult time.

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Posted by Auberry Don on Dec 28, 2020
Mr. Mark David Jones, 58, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Rev. James Woodson Jones and Marie Elizabeth Jones of Rochester, New York, was born in Rochester, New York, on April 17th, 1962, and departed this life on December 16th, 2020, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
He had professed his faith in Christ and was a retired minister of Liberty Baptist Church. Besides being a minister, Mark was a former youth minister at Jamestown First Baptist Church in the early 90’s. He worked in the funeral home business and witness to many people while working at the former Lyon-DeWitt Berry Funeral Home on Main Street. Mark was also a former employee of Frost Arnett in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He loved to spend quality time with his family in his spare time. He especially loved his three beautiful daughters and cherished his time with his seven grandchildren. Mark was an avid outdoorsman and especially liked spending time at the lake and camping.
Survived by three daughters: Nicole Buckman and her husband, Joey, of Campbellsville, Kentucky; Beth McCubbin of Campbellsville, Kentucky; and Jami Jones and her boyfriend Jeremy Read of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Seven grandchildren: Logan Parker, Callie McCubbin, Chole McCubbin, Lexi Marcum, Zoe Orberson, Easton Page, and Greyson Page, all of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
One sister and two brothers: Lisa Salem and her husband Joe of Rochester, New York; Robert Jones and his wife Lena of Florence, Kentucky; and Jimmy Jones and his wife Sue of Florida, along with several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Mr. Jones is preceded in death by one brother, Charles Jones.
Walk through visitation is requested from 10am-2pm EST, Monday, December 28th, 2020, at the Auberry Funeral Home on Main Street in downtown Campbellsville.
Funeral services will be at 2pm EST, Monday, December 28th, 2020, at the Auberry Funeral Home on Main Street in downtown Campbellsville.
Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering building.
The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations toward the funeral expenses for Mr. Mark Jones, which can be made at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Mark David Jones at our funeral home. God bless you during this difficult time.

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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 27, 2020
Alice Cary Martin of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Walter Scott “W.S.” and Ida (Butcher) Wade, was born September 23, 1927 in Russell County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Village of Lebanon. She was 93 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Alice enjoyed traveling, reading, spending time with the local homemakers club, crossword puzzles and bowling.
Survivors include her husband: Howard Thomas Martin of Campbellsville; four children: Craig Martin and wife Renee of Lexington, Kaye Jones and husband Mike of Louisville, Scott Martin and wife Marilyn and Suzanne Wright and husband Eddie all of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Shannon Lyman, Lauren (Rob) Poullos, Chad (Sallee) Jones, Jill (Travis) Wall, Courtney (Caleb) Davis, Jaclyn Martin and Kyle (Brittany) Martin; eleven great-grandchildren: Alec Lyman, Mason Lyman, Trenton Poullos, Giana Poullos, Mollie Wall, Eli Wall, Noah Wall, Elliot Davis, Theo Davis, Karlee Rakel, Rendyn Martin and one expectant.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters: Wilbur Wade, Wilmoth Wilkinson and Bonnie Waggoner.
All services will be private with burial in the Brookside Cemetery.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Diabetes Association both can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 27, 2020
Janet L. Murley of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late William Charles “Charlie” and Norma Ann (Clark) Cissell, was born, April 5, 1954 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Louisville at the University Hospital. She was 66 years of age.
Janet was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a homemaker and of the Catholic Faith.
She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, her family and special TV programs.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Laeticia Ann Stubbs.
Survivors include: her husband: Walter Ronald Murley; a son: Shane Murley; two brothers: Timothy Cissell and wife Sandra and Todd Cissell and wife Libby all of Campbellsville; a sister: A sister: Pamela Wethington and husband Stanley of Columbia; one grandchild: Kaleigh Murley; one great-grandchild: Josiah Walter Ray Wilson and a host of other relatives and friends.
All services will be private with burial in the Lebanon National Cemetery.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 27, 2020
Juanita Perkins of Campbellsville daughter of the late Alvin Roscoe Pierce and Mattie Ermine Brewer Pierce was born March 10, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 5:02 A.M., Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 80
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Juanita retired from Fruit of the Loom after some thirty years of service.
She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by four daughters: Jeannie Gail Davis and husband, Tim and Sandra Dickens of Campbellsville, Elizabeth Carol Beard of Summersville and Donna Geneva Hash of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Joey Hunt and wife, Amey, Landon Morgan, Tamara Tims and husband, Dan, Samara Bell and Devin Lori of Campbellsville; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one sister Louise Manasco of Campbellsville; one brother, Kenny Pierce and wife, Shirley of Greensburg several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers: Geneva Hunt, Gene Pierce, Paul Pierce and Ed Pierce and one sister and two brothers in infancy.
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GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Monday, December 28, 2020 at Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Ronnie Dooley
BURIAL: Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church Cemetery
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 27, 2020
Floyd Lee Bryant of Campbellsville, son of the late Henry Bryant and Gertrude Cravens Bryant, was born July 4, 1939 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 3:30 P.M., Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church where he was a former song leader.
He united in marriage to Etha Phillips October 18, 1958 and she preceded him in death January 22, 1994. He later united in marriage to Barbara Sue Rash April 22, 1995.
Floyd honorably served in the United States Navy. He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom, was very artistic and could draw anything. He also loved camping.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Sue Bryant of Campbellsville; one daughter and son: Karen Reynolds and husband, Chris of Campbellsville, Tim Bryant and wife, Lisa of Peachland, North Carolina; six grandchildren: Sarah Reynolds Sayers and husband, David of Bethesda, Maryland, Emily Reynolds Bonner and husband, Tony of Lexington, Hannah Reynolds of Lexington, Tabetha Bryant of Fairfax, Virginia, Jonathan Bryant of Kannapolis, North Carolina, Jacob Bryant and wife, Lindsay of Peachland, North Carolina; four great-grandchildren: Reynolds Bonner, Eliza Sayers, Mason Bryant and Riley Mae Bryant; one sister, Louise Corbin of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters: Milton Bryant, Gilbert Bryant, Bud Bryant, Woodrow Bryant, Coy Bryant, Allene Kinney, Bertha Bryant and Magdalene Montgomery and a special nephew, David Corbin.
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PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, December 28, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Larry Loy
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 24, 2020
Johnnie Abell of Campbellsville, son of the late Eugene E. Abell and Lucia Ray Mann Abell, was born June 2, 1929 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 2:05 P.M., Monday, December 21, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
He was a retired foreman of Hoosier Concrete Company and a retired farmer. Johnnie professed faith in Christ and attended Elk Horn United Methodist Church. He brought joy and happiness to family, friends and community alike, being best known for his caring, loving and generous heart.
Johnnie united in marriage to Onia Hoosier Goode April 3, 1964.
Besides his wife, Onia Abell of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons and three daughters: Regena Russell and husband, Richard, and Brenda Callahan of Campbellsville, John Abell and wife Renee of Columbia, Cathy Kingdollar of Tennessee and Ernie Abell; one daughter-in-law, Lawanna Abell of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Lisa Pyles of Shelbyville, Benjamin Callahan, Amanda Kelley and husband, Josh and Willie Abell of Campbellsville; four great-grandchildren: Ethan Kelley, Isaac Abell, Maley Abell and Lacee Pyles; one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law: Bradley Hoosier and Zelma Lotter of Campbellsville; several other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Johnnie was also preceded in death by two sons: Gregory Abell and Eddie Abell; two brothers and one sister: Edward Abell, William Ray Abell and Lucille Blair and two sons-in-law: Billy Ellis and Michael Callahan.
WALK-THRU VISITATION: 11:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M., Saturday December 26th
FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Ron Dooley
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
Expressions of sympathy requested to be donations to the American Heart Association and may be made through Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 23, 2020

Janet Wood of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Zackie Giles and Louvena Blair Giles, was born December 8, 1955 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 5:38 P.M., Monday, December 21, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 65
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and currently at Campbellsville Apparel.
Janet professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
She was a loving wife and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Janet united in marriage to Raymond Wood June 5, 1981.
Besides her husband, Raymond Wood of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters: Natalie Wood and Amber Wood, both of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Kolton Railley, Konnar Railley and Karley Railley; four sisters and two brothers: Pauline Smith of Evansville, Indiana, Linda Scott and husband, Jimmy, Shirley Lockard and Gordon Giles and wife, Elaine of Louisville, Barbara Burton and husband, Jeff of Shepherdsville and Jerry Giles and wife, Janie of Bowling Green; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive.
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VISITATION: 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Elk Baptist Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday December 26, 2020 at Elk Horn Baptist Church by Bro. Joey Hicks and Rev. Ron Gleaves
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ELK HORN BAPTIST CHURCH CHILDRENS MINISTRY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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