Paul D. Montgomery

Posted by on Nov 10, 2020

Paul D. Montgomery of Campbellsville, son of the late William H. Montgomery and Beatrice Frances Akridge Montgomery, was born June 13, 1940 in Larue County, Kentucky.   He died at 12:50 P.M., Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Campbellsville.   Age:  80

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Paul was a retired educator and farmer.  He loved all his animals, especially the cats, dogs, cows and donkeys,

He is survived by several relatives and many other friends.

Paul was also preceded in death by a brother in infancy.

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VISITATION: 1:00 – 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 13, 2020 at Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 13, 2020 at Green     River  Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery in Campbellsville by Rev. Earl West

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

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Zelma Irene Russell

Posted by on Nov 9, 2020

Zelma Irene Russell

Zelma Irene (Waymon) Russell, 94, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Roby Waymon and Cora Ellen Waymon was born in Russell Springs, Kentucky, on November 4th, 1926, and departed this life on Saturday, November 7th, 2020, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Zelma professed her faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith. She attended Speck Ridge School in her early years of life.  She worked at Fruit of the Loom for many years prior to moving to Louisville, Kentucky, where she retired from General Electric Manufacturing as a production worker. 

She united in marriage to Harlin Miller Christie in 1943, who precedes her in death in 1954.  She united in marriage to Robert Allen Russell, who also precedes her in death on January 16th, 2005. 

Survived by four daughters and two sons: Beverly Irene Christie Kindrick of Louisville, Kentucky; Jane Christie Dunham of Cornelia, Georgia; Phyllis Joanne Christie Ross of Paducah, Kentucky; Patricia (Patti) Gail Christie Mays of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Robert Allen Russell, Jr. of Taylorsville, Kentucky; and Danny Ray Russell of Kingsland, Georgia.

Survived by eleven grandchildren: Gerald (Gerry) Dunham, Jr., Christy Ross Roberson, David Eric Ross, Cindy G. Dunham Haynes, Scott L. Dunham, Taylor Mays Barr, Sarah Russell Kiser, Kaelin Christine Russell Hyle, Candace Russell Mullen, Brian White, and Andrea White Bloodworth, along with many great and great-great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Zelma was also preceded in death by one sister, Rosie Milsap and one grandchild, Angela Rae Brockman.

All services are private for family only. Walk through visitation is requested from 10am EST-12pm EST, Friday, November 13th, at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in downtown Campbellsville. 

Funeral services will be 12pm EST, Friday, November 13th, at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in downtown Campbellsville. Bro. Terry Bright will be officiating the service for Mrs. Zelma Russell. Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. 

Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering building. 

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family of entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Zelma Russell at our funeral home. God bless you during this difficult 

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Helen Walker, 87

Posted by on Nov 9, 2020

Helen Walker, the daughter of the later Walter and Ruth (Kidwell) Taylor, was born January 30, 1934 in Taylor County and departed this life on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Campbellsville at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab. She was 87 years of age.
          She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom for over 40 years, a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith.
          She loved nature and feeding the squirrels, but most of all her family.
          Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Clifford “Tom” Walker, two brothers and two sisters: Joe and Michael Taylor, Peggy Bishop and Florence Mitchell.
          Helen is survived by a daughter: Debbie Creason; a brother: Jim Taylor; a granddaughter: Katrina Creason; two great-grandchildren: Taylor and Dezerae Hatfield; two great-great grandchildren: Kingslii and Kailani and a host of other relatives and friends.
          A graveside service for Helen Walker will be conducted Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville with burial to follow. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.
          Family requests visitation from 10:30-11:30 AM Wednesday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
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Judy Neighbors, 73

Posted by on Nov 7, 2020


Mrs. Judy Gail Neighbors of Campbellsville was born in Adair County on August 14, 1947 to the late James and Verna Miller Agee. She departed this life on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 73 years, 2 months, and 24 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Neighbors was a retired real estate agent, and loved to spend her time fishing with – or cooking for – her family.
   She leaves to cherish her memory:
   Five children: Jimmy Swallows and wife Tammy of Edinburg, Indiana, Tammy Bryant of Campbellsville, Jacquelynn Dinn of Raywick, Samantha Garrett and husband Robert Dale of Edinburg, Indiana, and Andy Rucker and wife Christy of Finley,
   Two brothers: Glenn Giles and wife Debbie, and Herman “Rufus” Giles, all of Edinburg, Indiana,
   Ten grandchildren,
   18 great-grandchildren,
   Special friends: Shorty and Delores Newton of Campbellsville,
   And a host of other family and friends.
   She was also preceded in death by a brother, Henry “Hank” Giles.
   There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Neighbors on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Cremation will be accorded her following the service. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.
   The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Nov. 9, from 12:00 PM until time for the service.
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Doris Beams, 91

Posted by on Nov 3, 2020


Doris Lorraine Beams, the daughter of the late R.C. and Mary (Erwin) Gowen, was born June 16, 1929 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 91 years of age.
          She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal faith.    
She was a former Fruit of the Loom employee, she had a custodial service, and raised chickens commercially until a fire destroyed the operation.
          Doris loved flowers, crocheting, sewing, she was an artist and wrote poems of which two were published.
          Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: William Bloyd Beams in 2007, a step-son: William Bloyd, Jr., a brother: Finis Gowen, two sisters: Carolyn Dickens and Charlotte Crowe and a granddaughter: Jill Rainwater.
          She is survived by a son and three daughters: Ernest Clifton Price and wife Penny, Wanda Jane Hall and husband Melvin, Sherri Rainwater and husband Johnnie and Pamela Colvin and husband Donald, all of Campbellsville; fourteen grandchildren: Regina, Angela, Scott, Amamda, Brian, Jr., Tammi, Timmy, Tommy, Jemima, Shelly, Justin, John Jr and Julie and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
          The funeral service for Doris Lorraine Beams will be Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Beams Cemetery #1.
          Elder Rueal Boils will be officiating.
          Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Thursday until time for the service.
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Commie Edith Underwood Caulk

Posted by on Oct 30, 2020

Commie Edith Underwood Caulk of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Bennie Underwood and Elsie A. Underwood, was born April 5, 1941 in Taylor County, Kentucky.   She died at 1:24 P.M., Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Campbellsville.   Age:  79

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Union Separate Baptist Church.

Commie was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

She enjoyed her children, life and working in her flowers.

Commie united in marriage to James Scott and he preceded her in death on September 3, 1967.  She later united in marriage to Bobby Caulk in 1969.

Besides her husband, Bobby Caulk of Campbellsville, she is survived by one son and two daughters:  Robbie Brian Caulk and Becky Wood and husband, Bobby of Campbellsville and Tracy Caulk and special friend, Vickie Stewart of Louisville; five grandchildren:  Cory Wood and wife, Trista, Adam Wood and wife, Holly, Robbie Lee Caulk, Jake Caulk and Chris Caulk and wife, Kelly of Campbellsville; eight great-grandchildren:  Jacy Lynn Caulk, Bristol Faith McDonald, Riley Wayne Callahan, Graci Wood, Landon Wood, Baylor Wood, Kyndall Wood and Rhilynn Wood; one great-great-grandson, Lux Atwood; one brother, Garland Underwood of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Commie was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Lynn Scott July 15, 2016 and three brothers and three sisters:  Franklin Heistand Underwood, Jack Underwood, Joe Underwood, Essie Vance, Mona Brewer and Lovie Brewer.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Twyman Davis and Bro. Jeff Edwards

BURIAL: Poplar Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Jerry Sapp, 81

Posted by on Oct 30, 2020


 Mr. Jerry Sapp of Finley, son of the late Herbert L. and Naomi (Benningfield) Sapp, was surrounded by his family when he passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home. Born on September 17, 1939, he was 81 years, 1 month, and 11 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church. Mr. Sapp was a rural letter carrier and served the people and businesses of Taylor and Marion Counties over 45 years. As an avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt (especially squirrels), and was passionate about leaving nature better than he found it. The solidity of his genuine heart and honest spirit is evidenced in those he leaves behind.
He leaves to carry his legacy:
   His wife: Laverne (Mills) Sapp of Finley,
   Four children: Nolan Sapp and wife June of Florida, Mickey Sapp and wife Michelle of Campbellsville, Mark Sapp and wife Misti of Campbellsville, and Dr. Felicia Sapp and husband Barry Beach of California,
   Two siblings: Freddy Sapp and wife Margaret of London, and Sondra Vick and husband Scott of Marion County, 
   Ten grandchildren: Darrell, Christopher, Daley, Mason, Alexandra, Brittany, Kristi, Shelbi, Shayli, and Jackson,
   Five great-grandchildren,
   And a host of other family and friends.
   He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Mary Joanna Sapp; and nine siblings: Aileen, Glendale, Keith, Donald, Francis, Phillip, Nancy, Roger, and Junior.
   There will be a private funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Sapp on Monday, November 2, 2020 with interment to follow in the Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church Cemetery.
   In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations of St Jude’s Research Hospital or the Nature Conservancy of Kentucky. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Lois Carroll

Posted by on Oct 26, 2020

Lois Carroll

Mrs. Lois Lorene Carroll, 89, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late John Clinton Williams and Celia Osborne Williams was born November 9th, 1930 in Shady Valley, Tennessee. She departed this life Sunday October 25th, 2020 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville First Church of God. She was a former employee of 38 years at Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

She united in marriage to her husband Granville Carroll March 3rd, 1951. He preceded her in death on April 13th, 1993.

She is survived by one sister: Polly Morris and husband Bobby and one brother-in-law, Buddy Stayton all of Campbellsville

She was preceded in death by one daughter; Linda Diane Douglas, two brothers and four sisters: Millard Williams, Odell Williams, Gladys Stayton, Eula Wheatcroft. Doris Lewis, and Hester McDaniels

Several nieces and nephews survive along with a host of other friends.

A walkthrough visitation will be held 5pm – 8pm EST, Thursday, October 29th at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in downtown Campbellsville.

Funeral service will be 1pm EST, Friday October 30th, 2020 at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in Eastridge Cemetery.

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 Lois Carroll at our funeral home. God bless you during this difficult time.

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Elaine Chelf

Posted by on Oct 26, 2020

Elaine Chelf of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Kessel and Blanch Workins Kessel, was born May 6, 1921 in Bureau County, Illinois.  She died at 7:00 P.M., Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Greensburg.   Age:  99

Elaine was a retired employee of Walmart in Campbellsville at the age of eight-seven.  She was also a former employee of CTS Knights in Illinois.

She united in marriage to Woodrow Chelf June 30, 1958 and he preceded her in death June 3, 2006.

Elaine enjoyed crafts and working.  She also loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by one son and one daughter:  Doug Chelf and wife, Missy of Campbellsville and Marjorie Hubbard of Sandwich, Illinois; ten grandchildren:  Austin Chelf, Jeff Shafer, Tonja Miller, Jan Cleary, Kim Young, Kris Holliday, Becky Gibson, Sherry Linton, Tasha Norris and Donnie Beck; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Donnie Kessel of Illinois; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Elaine was also preceded in death by one son and one daughter:  Al Gibson and Sandra Bryant and one brother and one sister:  John Kessel, Jr. and Jean Nelson.

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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 30, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 30, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Shaun Caudill

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Ila Chewning

Posted by on Oct 26, 2020

Ila Chewning of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Savannah Rollo Martin and Nella Patton Martin, passed away at 2:30 A.M., Sunday, October 25, 2020.  She was 90 years of age and was born April 23, 1930 in the Lemmon’s Bend Community of Taylor County.

She professed faith in Jesus Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church where she was a faithful member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class.

Ila worked as a set sleeve operator twenty-nine years before retiring from Fruit of the Loom to become a full-time grandma.  Prior to her Fruit of the Loom career, she worked for General Telephone and the Corner Drug Store.

She loved canning, quilting, embroidering, crafts, gardening and taking care of her flowers, especially her beautiful roses.  She enjoyed cooking and spoiling family and friends with favorite country style meals and desserts.  Favorite activities also included playing Rook and Skip-Bo.  As long as family and friends were involved, she would spend countless hours assisting and entertaining.  Her family was her number one priority and real joy.

Ila is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Randall Chewning and wife, Dawn of Nicholsville, David Chewning and wife, Jennifer and Marcella Williams of Campbellsville;

Two step-children:  Don Chewning of Texas and Linda Cross of Tennessee; four grandchildren:  Tiffany Pickett and husband, Ben, Nikki Wilson and husband, Justin and Matthew Chewning of Nicholasville and John Chewning and fiancé, RaeAnn Stafford of Campbellsville; five great-grandchildren:  Bo, Cooper and Millie James Pickett and Landon and Emilee Wilson of Nicholasville; one sister, Neva Richerson and husband, Max of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law, David Gupton of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Glenda Gupton, an infant brother, Roger Martin and one step-son, Richard Chewning.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Fella Wilson

BURIAL:   Brookside Cemetery

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

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