Marsha Sue Smith-Hamilton, 73, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late William H. Smith and Hazel Judelle Tucker Smith, was born in Summersville, Kentucky on November 12th, 1947, and departed this life on November 29th, 2020, at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Marsha studied at the University of Kentucky. She worked for Shelter Insurance Company in Campbellsville, as an insurance sales representative for 30 years. She also worked as a paralegal at Governor’s Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
She united in marriage to Joseph E. Hamilton II, on November 7th, 1975, at St. Mark United Methodist Church, who precedes her in death on January 25th, 2015.
Survived by three sons: James Harold Hamilton-Ward of Campbellsville, Kentucky; Bryan Christopher Hamilton-Ward of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; and Joseph (Joey) E. Hamilton III, and wife Monica of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Survived by seven grandchildren: Jacob Ward, Jasmine Ward, Jae Ward, Phoebe Ward, Avery Ward, Reece Ward, and Lizzie Perkins.
One sister: Bonnie Williams of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Marsha was also preceded in death by one brother: William H. Smith.
Cremation was chose by the family. All services will be held privately at a later date by the family. Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.
The family has asked that expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of donations to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society, which 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. Marsha Sue Smith-Hamilton at our funeral home. God bless you during this difficult time.
Richard Lucas, 88, of Columbia, Kentucky, son of the late Robert and Ida Bee Lucas was born in Frenchman Bayou, Arkansas on June 22nd, 1932, and departed this life on November 26th, 2020, at his home in Columbia, Kentucky.
Richard was an engineer draftsman for the Civil Engineer Firm as a government contractor for 26 years. He enjoyed moving to Kentucky after living in Washington, D.C. for most of his life. He loved having land in Columbia and being surrounded by the beautiful nature Kentucky has to offer people.
Richard united in marriage to Marilyn Wymer on February 14th, 1960, who precedes him in death on July 4th, 2007.
Survived by three sons: Richard H. Lucas and wife Diana of Huntsville, Alabama, Daryl J. Lucas and wife Ruthie of Willington, Connecticut, and Robin Lucas of Columbia, Kentucky.
One sister survives: Caroline Senter.
Survived by five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Richard was also preceded in death by one sister: Rosaline Brown.
Cremation was chose by the family. All services will be held privately at a later date by the family. Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services 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 Mr. Richard Lucas at our funeral home. God bless you during this difficult time.
Mr. Gerry Edward Dugger, the only son of the late Arnold and Faye (Adkins) Dugger, was born in Green County on August 3, 1946. He departed this life on Thursday, November 26, 2020 in Lexington at the Lexington VA Hospital after an illness, being 74 years, 3 months, and 23 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Church of God faith. Mr. Dugger was a self-taught painter, and a retiree of L&N Railroad. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where, during the Vietnam War, he earned the right to wear a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star, among many other commendations.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Tretha (Stayton) Dugger of Campbellsville,
Three sons: Anthony Dugger of Campbellsville, Christopher Dugger of Bowling Green, and Darren Gupton and wife Beth of Campbellsville,
Seven grandchildren: Harper Dugger, Christopher Noah Dugger, Alex Gupton, Jake Gupton, Hannah Gupton, Saylor Lee, and Sawyer Lee,
And a host of other family and friends.
Mr. Dugger will be laid to rest in the Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors being conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Rev. Colin McDaniel and Rev. Evan Tedder will officiate the funeral.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
In light of the current pandemic requirements, all services will be conducted privately.
Wanda “Bonnie” Gabehart of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charlie Belden and Mattie Trailer Belden, was born November 29, 1939 in Casey County, Kentucky. She died at 8:25 P.M., Thursday, November 26, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 80
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of God’s Grace Church. She was a loving mother and was well thought of by her sons’ friends growing up.
Bonnie united in marriage to Elmer Gabehart in 1955.
Besides her husband, Elmer Gabehart she is survived by one son, Richie Gabehart; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Gabehart; one grandson, Hunter Gabehart special friend, Margaret Cox all of Campbellsville; also survived by many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three sons: Michael Todd “Tee” Gabehart October 25, 2008, Travis Paul Gabehart and Anthony Ray Gabehart in infancy; one sister, June Wilcher.
PRIVATE SERVICE: Monday, November 30, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey
Funeral Home by Bro. John Stilts
BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Butch Cox
Jason Ford
Hunter Gabehart
Paul Gabehart
Trent Pyles
Harold Ray Osborne
HONORARY PALLBEARER:
Steve Green
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE
DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Nell Blevins of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Gilbert Colvin and Mary Estelle White Colvin, was born May 15, 1925 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 2:57 A.M., Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and WMU for many years. She also taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for several years.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom after some thirty-four years service and was the first female supervisor.
Nell was active in the Democratic Women’s Club and The Business and Professional Women’s Club. Her favorite pastimes were traveling and shopping.
Nell united in marriage to Edwin Blevins November 17, 1942 and he preceded her in death June 26, 2016.
Nell is survived by a daughter-in-law, Laurel Blevins of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Sherri Hudson and husband, Ashley of Glasgow and Jeff Blevins and wife, Noel of Columbus, Ohio; three step-grandchildren: Kelly Donahue of Connecticut, Todd Hartman of Bowling Green and Trisha Gaier and husband, Greg of Dayton, Ohio; five great-grandchildren: Aidan Michael Blevins, Claire Blevins, Chloe Blevins, Natalie Elizabeth Hudson and Sarah Hudson; five step-great-grandchildren: Rachel Tucker, Patrick Donahue, McCall Milby, Natalie Gaier and Lilly Hartman and many other relatives and friends.
Nell was also preceded in death by a son, Gil Blevins June 26, 2018.
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There will be a private funeral service.
BURIAL: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Jewel Lynette Broadhurst, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, formerly of Campbellsville, the daughter of Mary (Scroggins) Jones of Campbellsville and the late Delmar Jones, was born July 15, 1957 in Springfield, Illinois and departed this life on Monday, November 23, 2020 in Jeffersonville at the Clark Memorial Hospital. She was 63 years of age.
Jewel operated a cleaning service, but found time for gardening, interior designing, her grandkids and Sunday dinners.
Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her husband: Benjamin Broadhurst,; a sister and a brother: Stephanie Michelle Jones and David Allen Jones.
She is also survived by a daughter: Jewel Jones and husband Ruben Southern of Jeffersonville, Indiana; a son: Joshua Sowders and wife Shawn of Campbellsville; two brothers and two sisters: Delmar Ray Jones, Billy Lee Jones, Crickett Richardson and husband Todd and Mary Kathleen Milby all of Campbellsville; Nathan, Kylee and J.J. Sowders and Jocelyn and River Southern and a host of other relatives and friends.
Due to efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 and New requirements implemented by the Office of Governor Andy Beshear and The Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky, all funeral services will be performed privately.
Bro. Ted Stidham will be officiating, she will be laid to rest in the Elliot Cemetery in the Speck Ridge Community of Taylor County.
Kevin Dean Mings of Campbellsville, son of Jesse Lee Mings, Jr. and the late Lucy Frances Gabehart Mings, was born June 10, 1967 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 4:54 P.M., Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 53
He professed faith in Christ at a young age and was a member of The Vineyard.
Kevin was a salesman with Consolidated Paper Group and a real estate agent with Century 21.
Kevin was a proud husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. His love and compassion for others shined. He was able to focus in on other’s needs, connect with them and speak into their lives. His number one goal was to build relationships to advance the kingdom.
He had a passion for spending time with his grandchildren and always doing what they loved. Saturday family suppers were a must and something he poured his heart into. Kevin married Melissa in September of 1992 and shared 28 years together that were full of unforgettable memories that will be cherished. Kevin was the rock and embraced the role of spiritual leadership in the home. He wore many hats and he wore them with integrity, honesty and strength.
He had an enormous love for baseball all throughout his life; when he had four daughters, the baseball turned to softball and he never missed a game. The impact he made stretched so much further than his home. He had the privilege of coaching over 54 girls’ softball teams. He was able to impact and pour into so many young girls while teaching them the love for the game. If you knew him, you loved him. He always made time for others and lived by the motto: If it’s important to you, you will make time.
His legacy will live on in his children and grandchildren. His impact cannot be measured. Forgotten, you will not be, as we have an abundance of irreplaceable memories that will live on forever.
Besides his wife, Melissa Mings of Campbellsville, he is survived by four daughters: Kelsey Cook and husband, Cody, Karissa Pineda and husband, Humberto, Kayla Whitley and husband, John and Kristen Wilson and husband, Branden of Campbellsville; twelve grandchildren: Noah Whitley, Brantley Wilson, Brookes Wilson, Kynleigh Whitley, Harper Cook, Lyla Whitley, Margaret Wilson, Gracie Cook, Lillian Whitley, Layke Wilson, Mia Cook and Alexander Pineda; his father and step-mother, Jesse Jr. and Shirley Mings of Campbellsville; one sister, Tracy Weddle and husband, Doug of New Albany, Indiana; his father-in-law, Jim Collison, II and wife, Theresia of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Margaret Collison.
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There will be a private funeral service.
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Charles Herbert Tucker, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Fountain and Nellie (Childers) Tucker was born November 20, 1944 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Louisville. He was 76 years of age.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Betty Lou (Tullis) Tucker in 2008, two sisters and three brothers: Zelma Tucker, James Tucker, Howard Tucker, Ray Tucker and Beatrice Rodgers.
Charles was a farmer and attended the Good Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He enjoyed cutting timber, raising cows, collecting arrowheads, ax throwing and chainsaw contests and tractor pulls, but whenever he could he was found spending some quality time with his dog Jackie.
He is survived by three daughters: Mary Lisa Cheatham and husband Mark, Tanya Reardon and husband Johnny and Katie Edwards and husband Seth, all of Campbellsville; three sisters: Wanda Taylor of Columbia, Norma Jean Scott of Cincinnati and Georgia Sechrest of Alabama; 7 grandchildren: Dyland Brown, D.J. Carrier, Brooke Tucker, Brandon Tucker, Connor Ford, Jessica Cheatham and Jama Allen; 2 great-grandchildren; his special friend: Peggy Caulk and her granddaughter: Devyn.
Rev. Earl West will be officiating.
Interment will be in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Due to efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 and New requirements implemented by the Office of Governor Andy Beshear and The Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky, all funeral services will be performed privately.
Mabel Dix of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Richard Harding Hunt and Maggie Whitehead Hunt, was born June 20, 1926 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 12:37 P.M., Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 94
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist
Church. Mabel was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and
Weight Watchers.
She united in marriage to Dean Dix May 14, 1949 and he preceded her in
death October 2, 1995.
Mabel is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Maurice and Nancy Dix of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: John McLean and wife, Farrah, Mary Mclean Sapp and husband, Greg, Melissa Dix Williams and Ethan Sapp; one sister-in-law, Christine Dix of Campbellsville; she is also survived by several nieces and nephews including, Donna Blair and Craig Dix and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters:
Richard Hunt, Kermit Hunt, Everett Hunt, Ennis Hunt, Oliver Hunt, Eunice Rose
and Iva Hunt.
PRIVATE SERVICE: Monday, November 23, 2020 at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens by Rev. Jim Murphy
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO
BE DONATIONS TO BETHEL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Dixie Wise of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charlie Clarence
Yates and Lillie Graham Yates, was born February 19, 1932 in Marion County, Kentucky.
She
died at 11:17 P.M., Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill
Baptist Church.
She was a retired instructor of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville
after thirty-eight years of service.
Dixie united in marriage to Charles Junior Wise October 2, 1948 and he preceded her in death February 20, 2002.
She was a very kind, patient and compassionate person, always willing
to help anyone in need with a smile on her face. She loved her flowers and
mowing her lawn and was a very respected and trustworthy friend, having served
in the capacity of power of attorney for ten people. She selflessly loved and
protected her family and made sure their every need was met.
Dixie is survived by three grandchildren: Tammy Hunt and husband, Jeff and Brittany
Cross and husband, Matt of Campbellsville and Scott Forbis of Finley; four great-grandchildren: Christian Forbis, Taylor Hunt, Braylie Rucker
and Kaylin Forbis;
several nieces and nephews and many other relatives
and friends.
Dixie was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Kaye Cox December
16, 2000; a son, Jerry Wayne Wise October 2, 2009; a great-grandson, Blake
Whitlow and four brothers and one sister:
Walter Yates, Arvil Yates, Eddie Yates, Clarence Yates and Catherine
England.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, November 20, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Steve Skaggs
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO
BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY
BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Mr. Gerry Edward Dugger, the only son of the late Arnold and Faye (Adkins) Dugger, was born in Green County on August 3, 1946. He departed this life on Thursday, November 26, 2020 in Lexington at the Lexington VA Hospital after an illness, being 74 years, 3 months, and 23 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Church of God faith. Mr. Dugger was a self-taught painter, and a retiree of L&N Railroad. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where, during the Vietnam War, he earned the right to wear a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star, among many other commendations. 
Jewel Lynette Broadhurst, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, formerly of Campbellsville, the daughter of Mary (Scroggins) Jones of Campbellsville and the late Delmar Jones, was born July 15, 1957 in Springfield, Illinois and departed this life on Monday, November 23, 2020 in Jeffersonville at the Clark Memorial Hospital. She was 63 years of age.
