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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2020
 Mrs. Irma Jane Gilpin of Campbellsville was born on February 18, 1925 to the late Ben and Emma (Stillwell) Thompson. She departed this life on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Campbellsville, being 94 years, 11 months, and 13 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Soules Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Gilpin was the devoted wife of Mr. Edwin Gilpin, who preceded her in death on April 18, 2009 after 58 years of marriage. She was a retiree of Fruit of the Loom and an exceptional cook. Always cherishing life’s blessings, she never met a stranger, and equally shared her kindness and love with all she knew.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her brother-in-law: Nolan “Hotshot” Gilpin and wife Shirley,
A special niece and caretaker: Sue Clarke-Goodin and husband Gary,
And a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by five brothers: James Thompson, Albert Thompson, J.B. Thompson, Freddie Thompson, and Edward Thompson; and two sisters: Betty Young and Hazel Roark.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Gilpin on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Ronnie Dooley will be officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Lebanon National Cemetery with her husband immediately following the service.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 3, from 9:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Soules Chapel United Methodist Church. Those can be made in person at the funeral home or online at www.lrpetty.com/donations.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2020
 Mr. Jackie Lee Underwood of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a short illness. Born on April 20, 1948 to the late James Underwood and Edna (Mann) Milby, he was 71 years, 9 months, and 12 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Underwood was a former assemblyman before becoming disabled, but his best work was in being a Papa to his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Three children: Gerald “Jerry” Underwood, Roy Williams and wife Trish, and John Williams and wife Kathy, all of Campbellsville,
Two sisters: Joyce Walsh and Sue Underwood,
Seven grandchildren: Jordan, Brandon, Brian, Bret, Wesley, Austin, and Chris,
Five great-grandchildren: Tyler, Emma, Carter, Zander, and Gunnar,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Geraldine (Myers) Underwood, and two infant siblings.
Mr. Underwood requested cremation and those arrangements were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville. There will be a memorial service to honor his life on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 161 Snow Lane, Campbellsville, KY. The family will receive friends there from 5:00-7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Those can be made in person during the memorial service, or online at www.lrpetty.com/donations or www.guidedogsfortheblind.org.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Feb 2, 2020
Mr. Richard McMahan, of Campbellsville, son of the late David Abner McMahan and Lera Blakeman McMahan, was born January 9, 1920, in Green County, KY. He died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Bluegrass Way in Campbellsville, KY, at age 100.
Richard was very civic minded and was active in Kiwanis. He professed faith in Christ and was a founding member of Woodlawn Christian Church, where he served as Elder and Sunday School teacher for many years. He was an avid golfer and fisherman.
Richard was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was united in marriage with Juanita McKinley on June 26, 1947. She preceded him in death on December 30, 1993.
Richard first worked at his family’s business, McMahan Furniture Company. In the mid-1950s, Richard and Juanita opened McMahan Shoe Store in downtown Campbellsville which operated for 23 years.
He is survived by one daughter, Debbie Rice and husband, Steve; two grandchildren, Mindy Rice, and Andy Rice and wife, Haylie, all of Lexington.
He was preceded in death by his special friend, Nellie Campbell and by his seven brothers: Henry, Bruin, Finus, Lester, Clifton, Samuel and Ernest McMahan.
Funeral service for Richard McMahan will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Auberry-Gupton and Chandler Funeral Home with burial to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020 until the time of the service.
Family suggests donations to Woodlawn Christian Church.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 2, 2020
Terry Poore, daughter of the late William Jackson Horton and Eva Thelma Whisman Horton, was born July 15, 1924 in Lee County, Kentucky. She died at 10:45 A.M., Friday, January 31, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church where she played the piano for many years.
She was owner and operator of Poore’s Sewing Center and was an excellent seamstress. After retirement she and her husband loved traveling, spending time in Florida, camping, fishing, vending at flea markets and festivals and being an active member of her church. Terry was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who also loved her church family dearly.
She united in marriage to Jesse H. Poore August 26, 1941 and he preceded her in death May 19, 1998.
Terry is survived by one son, Dennis Poore of Arley, Alabama and one daughter, Julia Poore of Greenwood, Indiana; a son-in-law, Jimmie Cable and his wife Judy of Campbellsville; one sister, Janice Smith and her husband, Scott of Beaver Creek, Ohio;
eight grandchildren: Pamela Poore Brannon, David Poore, Christopher Murrah, Kelly Murrah Williams, Jessica Poore Tipton, Gina Wilber, Libby Wright and Misty Hughes; eleven great-grandchildren: Lauren Breza, Margaret “Maggie” Breza, David Breza, Hunter Williams, Jackson Williams, Anna Tipton, Landon Tipton, Jamie Frost, Brittany Mays, Logan Hughes and Lindsey Hughes; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Cable, one son, Dr. Jesse H. Poore, Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Deborah Poore and one great-grandson, T.J. Mays.
For the past 1 ½ years, Terry had lived at Bluegrass Way Assisting Living where she enjoyed the love and companionship of her neighbors and the staff.
VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church by Rev. Dave Walters
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER AT LOWELL AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 1, 2020
Kenneth Leibee of Campbellsville, son of the late Ken Leibee and Jane Harris Leibee was born September 27, 1945 in Huntington, West Virginia. He died at 1:31 A.M., Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 74
Kenneth professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Washington Baptist Church.
He was a retired mechanic and former employee of Ashland Broadway and Cox Interior.
Kenneth was known as a story teller and a big cut-up.
He united in marriage to Judy Price February 16, 1991.
Besides his wife, Judy Leibee of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters: Kendra Conrad and husband, Troy of Lancaster and Janie Leibee of Lexington; one step-son, Todd Bland and wife, Lora Beth of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Justin Cole and wife, Kayla of Lexington and Josh Cole and wife, Maddie of Nicholasville; three step-grandchildren: Jesi Bland, Aaron Bland and Abby Bland of Campbellsville; one great-granddaughter, Jenna Cole; one sister, Sue Nelson and husband, James of Roanoke, Virginia; brother-in-law, Terry Price and wife Shelia and sister-in-law, Brenda Marcum of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 3, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Donnie Blick and Rev. Jimmy York
BURIAL: Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 31, 2020
Walter E. Spurling passed away peacefully on January 30, 2020 at the age of 91. Walter as born August 20, 1928 in Mannsville, Kentucky to Benonie Spurling and Villa Cox Spurling.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church where he served as trustee for several years.
Walter began his career at Fruit of the Loom then worked hard logging trees and hauling vaults. He was co-owner of Central Kentucky Vault Company for several years and also a farmer.
He united in marriage to Imogene Creech August 9, 1950 and she preceded him in death March 13, 2019.
He was known for his infectious smile and his kind and compassionate spirit.
He is survived his sister, Doris Bade of Indianapolis, Indiana; two sisters-in-law: Brenda Viars and husband, Danny and Connie Lynn Smith and husband, Bill of London, Kentucky; his special caregivers and supporters Elaine “Sissy” Childers of Campbellsville and Lonnie Spurling and wife, Becky of Elk Horn; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Benonie, his mother, Villa, his wife, Imogene and his two brothers and three sisters: Clifton, Lemuel, Regena, Inez and Katie.
VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., Sunday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church by Bro. Raymond Atwood
BURIAL: Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS
JONES CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY FUND
AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RASMEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 30, 2020
Phyllis Ann Stephens Early, of Campbellsville, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Green Hills Nursing Home in Greensburg, Kentucky. Phyllis was born March 18, 1943, to Curtis and Ora Mae Stephens of Pineville, Kentucky.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph E. Early, Sr., son Joseph E. Early, Jr. and wife Tiffany of Campbellsville, Kentucky, and her sister, Sharon Collett and husband, Rafe of Middlesboro, Kentucky. She has two brothers –in-law, Walter B. Early (deceased) and wife Nora of Hudson, Florida, and Richard H. Early and wife, Francis of Independence, Kentucky. Her nephews and nieces are Brian Early, Richard Early, Daphany Prewitt, Valerie Chabot, April Early, Richard Collett, Angela Gibson, and Rebecca Overholt. Phyllis also has thirteen great-nephews and nieces.
Phyllis loved teaching young people. She taught second grade in Mount Sterling Independent Schools, Mount Sterling, Kentucky; fifth grade in the Knoxville City School system, Knoxville, Tennessee, and seventh, eight, and second grade in the Williamsburg Independent School system from which she retired. She was an active and dedicated member of a local Baptist Church in every community she and her husband lived during their fifty-seven years together.
Visitation will be at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home, Campbellsville, Kentucky, from 1 to 4 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2020. Services will be at Main Street Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Kentucky on Monday, February 3, 2020. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with the funeral to follow.
The family requests that in place of flowers donations be made to the Missions Fund at Saloma Baptist Church (Campbellsville, KY), the Building Fund at Campbellsville Baptist Church (Campbellsville, KY), or the Building Fund at Main Street Baptist Church (Williamsburg, KY).
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 29, 2020
 Samuel Joseph Newton, III of Campbellsville, son of the late Samuel Joseph Newton, II and Willa Mae Tuggle Newton, was born December 7, 1955 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 1:16 P.M., Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in Louisville. Age: 64
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Stoner Creek United Methodist Church.
Samuel was a former employee of Wal-Mart in Campbellsville, a self-taught guitarist who loved Johnny Cash, Elvis and Westerns. He spent the last year in Louisville but he always kept up with Campbellsville news and weather. He always enjoyed children, animals and the farm. He was a true people person who brought joy to everyone he met by always taking the time to smile and speak with them. There was a special bond between him and his brother and sister who will miss him very much.
Samuel is survived by one brother and one sister: John Mark Newton of Columbia and Connie Mae Newton of Campbellsville; Foster-mother, LaDonna Gaddis and family; special friends: the McCawley family of Columbia, Pam Fisher, Lisa Sopha and Shelley Kendall of Campbellsville and Larry Satterly of Louisville; his extended family at Tri-Generation and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M., Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO TOYS FOR KIDS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 29, 2020
 Mr. Gary Dean Milby of Campbellsville was born on July 28, 1957 to Holland Milby and the late Norman Faye (Collins) Pike. He departed this life on Sunday, January 27, 2020 at his home after a battle with cancer. He was 62 years, 5 months, and 29 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was Campbellsville Baptist Temple. Mr. Milby was a truck driver, driving as long as his health allowed. He drove most recently for WalMart for 7 years, and had pulled for Super Service for 24 years prior to that. He loved listening to music of all genres, watching races (even driving some as a younger man), but was most passionate about the relationships he built with his family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Marcia (Thompson) Milby,
His father and stepmother: Holland and Patty (Brown) Milby,
Two children: Adam Milby and fiance Sally, and Karen Campbell and husband William,
Three sisters: Sharon Mills and husband Jeff, Shirley Smith and husband Phillip, and Stephanie Vanmeter and husband James,
One beloved granddaughter: Savannah Milby,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three siblings: Cecile Wood, Sharon Wood, and Larry Collins.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Milby on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jason Keltner will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 29, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 29, 2020
 Mr. Christopher Allen Van Fossen of Columbia was born in Visalia, California on October 7, 1962. He departed this life on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 57 years, 3 months, and 20 days of age. He was a former Correctional Peace Officer, a believer in Christ, and a cherished husband, father, and grandfather. His love and patience with troubled children helped countless young people improve their lives. He especially enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman, and an extremely knowledgeable beekeeper.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Mrs. Sandra (Buck) Van Fossen of Columbia,
His mother: Mrs. June (Bauer) Vollmer of California,
Seven children: Benjamin Van Fossen of Maryland, Jessmyne Rodriguez of California, Victoria Van Fossen and husband Devante of California, Wendy Krauth of Bardstown, Jeremy Savicki of California, Lori Beadle and husband Glen of California, and Eric Savicki of California,
Two sisters: Kimberly Bender and husband Richard, and April Alvarez, all of California,
Seven grandchildren: Serenity, Neveah, Melody, Dante, Saria, Sybrina, and Raelynn,
One great-grandchild: Trenton,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his father: Mr. Larry Van Fossen; and a grandson: Dylan.
Mr. Van Fossen had requested that his body be cremated. Those arrangements were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. There was no public visitation.
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