Rhodom “Pete” Crabtree, 63

Posted by on Oct 2, 2020


hodom “Pete” Edward Crabtree, 63, of Knoxville, TN, left this heavenly earth on September 29th, 2020. Pete is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Crabtree of Campbellsville, KY. Pete is survived by his loving wife of almost 20 years, Nancy Carole Crabtree, and his children, Kelsey Crabtree Maynard (Todd), Thomas Morgan Crabtree, Taylor Michael Crabtree, Katherine McLees Orem (Anson), Steven Hunter McLees (Kelley) and William “Liam” Harper McLees. Pete is also survived by his father, Dwight Allen Crabtree and brother Dwight Allen Crabtree, Jr. of Campbellsville, KY. Pete also leaves behind several grandchildren and several other loving family members across the country.
Pete was born and raised in Campbellsville, KY on January 8th, 1957 and was an avid baseball player. As a first generation college graduate, Pete chose to pursue his degree from The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Pharmacy Acquisitions was Pete’s chosen career for over 40 years. While he wasn’t working, Pete enjoyed nothing more than spending time traveling with his wife and children, playing golf, riding his motorcycle, boating and listening to Metallica.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline.
Pete’s family will receive friends on Friday, October 2, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Berry Highland West Funeral Home, 9913 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932. There will be a Funeral Service on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 11:30am at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sugarwood Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934 with a Graveside Service and Entombment to follow in the Cemetery of Berry Highland West at 1:00pm.
This obituary is a courtesy to the family by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.


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Betty Lou Hunt, 79

Posted by on Sep 28, 2020


Mrs. Betty Lou Hunt of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her home. Born on December 29, 1940 to the late Gus and Flossie Mea (Cox) Edelen, she was 79 years, 8 months, and 28 days of age. Mrs. Hunt was a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and working in her yard.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
   A daughter: Teresa Cox of Lebanon,
   Two grandchildren: Johnny Christopher Lee Cox of Campbellsville, and Ashley M. Garrett and husband Justin of Lebanon,
   Six great-grandchildren: Jamie Lynn Cox Morris, Christopher Lee Cox, Peyton Thomas Garrett, Elizabeth Hope Cox, Paxton Garrett, and Ezra Alexander Morris,
   And several other family members and friends.
   She was also preceded in death by seven siblings: Clair Lee Hogan, Opal Decker, Bernice Osbourne, Ruth Ann Cox, James Edelen, Mitchell Edelen, and Tony Edelen.
   There will be a graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Hunt on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the St. Frances de Sales Cemetery, Spurlington Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
   In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses.
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Essie Lee Scott Allen

Posted by on Sep 28, 2020

Essie Lee Scott Allen of Louisville, daughter of the late Emmett Scott and Mattie Warren Scott, was born January 20, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 9:30 A.M., Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Louisville.    Age:  87

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Poplar Grove United Methodist Church.

Essie was a retired supervisor for Phillip Morris in Louisville.  She loved her family very much and her dog, Jenna.

She is survived by two sisters:  Juanita Pike and Betty Skaggs and husband, David of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Essie was also preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers:  Etha Skaggs, Dot Sutter, Mary Caulk, Emmett Brooks Scott Jr., James Scott and Mattie Long

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VISITATION: 7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Elbert Hadley

BURIAL:  Poplar Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO POPLAR GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, POPLAR GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY OR TAYLOR COUNTY SPCA AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Tom Rose

Posted by on Sep 28, 2020

Tom Rose of Campbellsville, son the late Lindsey Rose and Hallie Cox Rose Chaney was born November 16, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 1:25 A.M., Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 80

He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. Tom served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a retired firefighter with the Campbellsville Fire Department after some twenty-eight years service and was an avid collector of fire memorabilia and enjoyed putting together plastic models.

He united in marriage to Virginia Butler July 11, 1961.

Besides his wife, Virginia Rose of Campbellsville he is survived by one brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law: Billy Butler, Frances Morris, Allie Pierce and husband, Norman and Ruby Rose; three nephews and five nieces: James Pierce and wife, Michelle, Susan Burress, Nancy Kitt and husband Chuck, Bonnie Collins and husband, Jeff, Jamie Rose and wife, Rhonda, Billy Robinson, Tammie Green and husband, Bill and Joyce Rose and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers: Catherine Marie Rose, Jimmy Rose and Bobby Rose.

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VISITATION: 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Parrott &   Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jim Durham

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Mrs. Angel Perkins

Posted by on Sep 28, 2020

Mrs. Angel Perkins

Mrs. Angel May Holt Perkins, 52, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Walter Holt and Louise Blake Grimes was born March 12th, 1968, and departed this life on Friday, September 25th, 2020, in Campbellsville, KY.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of New Journey Church in Campbellsville, KY.  She was a devoted wife and loving sister.  She loved her family, taking pictures, flowers especially roses, caring for children, and serving and attending church.

She united in marriage to Glen Perkins on September 20th, 2009, who survives.

Survived by one stepson and one step daughter: Steve Perkins and wife Tracy of Campbellsville and Brenda Jenkins of Campbellsville.

Survived by five sisters and three brothers: Gloria Johnson of New York, Judy Kief of New York, Hallie Johnson of Campbellsville, Yvonne Johnson of Tennessee, Walter Holt of Liberty, Debbie Holt – Harmon of North Carolina, Carl Holt of Tennessee, and Ronnie Carey of Pennsylvania. 

Four grandchildren: Kyle Lee, Whitney Payton and husband Matt, Cody Jenkins, and Katie Jenkins all of Campbellsville, KY.

Walk through visitation is requested from 5pm-8pm EST, Tuesday, September 29th, at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation in downtown Campbellsville.

Funeral service will be 1pm EST, Wednesday, September 30th, at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in downtown Campbellsville.

Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering building.

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

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Ricky Patton, 60

Posted by on Sep 28, 2020


Mr. Ricky Lewis Patton of Campbellsville was born on June 9, 1960 to the late Joy Winifred and Doris Jean (Wood) Patton. He departed this life on Saturday, September 26, 2020 being 60 years, 3 months, and 17 days of age. Mr. Patton was a graduate of Campbellsville University, where he had earned his bachelor of science degree. He had originally planned to practice as a certified public accountant, but joined his father in the family business instead. A good-hearted man, he was an exceptional mechanic and, after the passing of his father, became the owner and operator of Pat’s Transmission Shop. 
He leaves to mourn his passing:
   One brother: Steve Patton and wife Louise of Campbellsville,
   A niece: Alannah Patton of Campbellsville,
   One grand nephew: Kasin Bishop of Campbellsville,
   An aunt: Edith Hardin of Louisville,
   His cousin: Ronnie Patton of Campbellsville,
   And several extended family members and friends.
   There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Patton on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Clifton Bennett will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept 29, starting at 10:30 AM.
   In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations of Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of this site.
   Current CDC guidelines will be followed, including the use of masks and social distancing.
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Circuit Court Judge (Ret) Wm. Michael Hall, Sr.

Posted by on Sep 25, 2020

William Michael Hall, Sr., a lifelong resident of Campbellsville, son of the late Michael Medley Hall, M.D. and Sarah Elizabeth Shively Hall, was born November 7, 1940 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.   He died at 1:07 P.M., Wednesday, September 23, 2020 in Campbellsville.   Age:  79

He professed faith in Christ and was a lifetime member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church where he had served as an elder..

Judge Hall attended Campbellsville Independent School and graduated in May, 1958.  He later attended the University of Louisville and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in May, 1963 and the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law where he obtained a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree in January, 1966. 

He began his private law practice on May 11, 1966 and later in January, 1967, entered into practice with James C. Miller and became known as Miller & Hall, Attorneys-At-Law.

Judge Hall was an attorney in Taylor County from January 1970 to January 1978. He then moved on to become the 11th Judicial District Judge from January 1978 to January 1984 and then transitioned into becoming the 11th Judicial District Circuit Judge from January 1984 until his retirement in January 1998.

He was a member of the Elk Horn Pitman Masonic Lodge #124, the Kosair Shriners and the Sons of America Revolution.

He united in marriage to Lennie Imhoff August 8, 1958.

Besides his wife, Lennie Imhoff Hall of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter:  Michelle Hall O’Rourke and husband, Brian and William Michael Hall, Jr. and wife, Janean; four grandchildren:  Fiaran M. Cox, Cooper Hall, Griffin Hall and Truman Hall, one brother-in-law, Allen L. Burress all of Campbellsville; and his little Schnauzer, Lucy, whom he loved so much; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Judge Hall was also preceded in death by two sisters:  Elizabeth Anne Hall Burress and Abby Hall Carter.

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Family chose cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED

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Gary Glenn Goodin, 71

Posted by on Sep 24, 2020


Mr. Gary Glenn Goodin of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home. Son of the late Glenn Vilie and Ollie Alice (Roberts) Goodin, he was born on June 24, 1949 in Taylor County and was 71 years, 2 months, and 28 days of age. Mr. Goodin had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Elkhorn United Methodist Church. He was a former truck driver and an employee of the Boco Station. He had served his community as a Taylor County Sheriff’s Deputy lake patrolman, and served his country honorably in the National Guard. Mr. Goodin loved people and had a naturally helpful heart. He enjoyed keeping his yard neat and in order, and shared many laughs with his family over a plate of frog legs.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
   His wife: Mrs. Sue (Gilpin) Goodin,
   Two children: Matt Goodin and wife Lesley of Greensburg, and Greg Walker and wife Jamie of Indiana,
   Four siblings: Linda Williams and husband Richard, Delma Wise and husband Willard, and Shirley Newton and husband Dale, all of Campbellsville, and his twin sister Sherry Cowan and husband Phillip of Columbia,
   Four grandchildren: Christian Goodin, Hannah Goodin, Kelsey Walker, and Nolan Walker,
   And a host of other family and friends.
   He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Goodin.
   There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Goodin on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Ronnie Dooley and Bro. Jason Roop will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Sept 24, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
   Current CDC guidelines will be followed, including masks and social distancing.
   In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Elkhorn United Methodist Church Youth Group. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Linda Lou Arford, 75

Posted by on Sep 24, 2020

 Mrs. Linda Lou Alford of Campbellsville was born in Scottsville, KY on December 7, 1944 to Mazie (Wilkerson) Kettles and the late Ray Kettles. She departed this life on Saturday, September 19, 2020 being 75 years, 9 months, and 12 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. A sweet and loving lady, she was an exceptional homemaker; she enjoyed raising a garden and cooking and canning for her family. She retired from Fruit of the Loom in 1997 and spent the later part of her years attending her beloved Sunday School class. Mrs. Alford had a strong faith, and joyfully instilled in her children the love of God and church.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
   Her husband: James L. Alford,
   Two children: Kristin Bolin and husband Jackie, and James L. Alford Jr., all of Campbellsville,
   Two grandchildren: Mary Catherine Bolin and Cheyenne Autumn Bolin of Danville,
   One great-grandchild: Cordelia Reese Bolin of Danville,
   Five siblings: Madge Bailey of Bowling Green, Richard Kettles of Danville, Carolyn Sue Douglas of Junction City, Jozette Hayes of Danville, and Jeff Kettles of Harrodsburg,
   And a host of other family and friends.
   She is also preceded in death by two brothers: James and Bill Kettles.
   Cremation was chosen by the family. All services will be held privately.
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Thomas Ruffino, 61

Posted by on Sep 24, 2020


Mr. Thomas Gene Ruffino of Campbellsville was born August 16, 1957 to Tony and Eunice (Pilgreen) Ruffino. He departed this life on September 19, 2020, being 63 years, 1 month, and 3 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Vineyard Church. He was a Manager at Kroger, having worked in the produce department for twelve years. 
He leaves to cherish his memory:
   Three children: Kristan Michelle Hanke and husband Nathaniel, Joshua Thomas Ruffino and wife Elizabeth, and Justin David Ruffino and wife Sheena, all of Texas
   His girlfriend: Shelly Crotty Laundry,
   A former spouse and mother of his children: Cindy Lou Manual,
   Two grandchildren: James Weis and Gabriel Hanke, 
   Brothers and sisters: Frank Antony Ruffino, Preston Guy Ruffino, and Joanne Elizabeth Ruffino all of Texas,
   And a host of other family and friends. 
   He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lee Claude Ruffino.
   Cremation was chosen by the family. All services will be held privately. 
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