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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 15, 2020
 Thomas Alfred ‘Tommy” Carter of Hodgenville, the son of the late Sidney L. and Lura Ethel (Atwell) Carter was born July 21, 1940 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in Elizabethtown at the Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehab.
He was 79 years of age.
He was a farmer and was of the Baptist Faith.
He enjoyed watching the UK Wildcats and when his health allowed him, he liked hunting, fishing, dancing and long walks with his wife and listening to gospel and country music.
He is survived by his wife: Mary “Joanie” (Vires) Carter of Hodgenville; three step-children: Troy Heady of Hodgenville, Angie Clough and husband Marty of Paris, KY and Jessica Ramirez of Monticello; his brothers and sister: James Carter and wife Nancy, Freddy Carter and Robert Peace all of Hodgenville, James Peace, Jr and wife Darlene of Elizabethtown and Shirley Warren and husband Mitchell of Louisville; four step-grandchildren, two step- great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters: Hugh Carter, Janet Martin Edwards, Jerry W. Peace, Betty Page and three as infants and one deceased step grandchild.
The funeral service for Tommy Carter will be Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Old Mt. Sherman Cemetery in Mt. Sherman.
Visitation after 10 AM on Saturday until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 15, 2020
Juanita Claywell, daughter of the late William Lewis Payton and Loretta Herron Payton, was born September 27, 1926 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:45 P.M., Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 93
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Taylor Regional Hospital.
She enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Doing crosswords and watching ballgames were favorite past times to relax.
Juanita is survived by two sons and three daughters: Ronnie Claywell, Gary Claywell and wife, Helen, Diane Bradshaw and Barbara Witham and husband, Dale of Campbellsville and Vonita Burton and husband, James of Columbia; seven grandchildren: Michelle Gaines, Amanda Long and husband, Greg, April Brewer, Brandy Miles and husband, Jason, Brandon Claywell and wife, Brittany and Shawn Claywell of Campbellsville and Rodney Bradshaw of Somerset; three step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Lewis Payton of Florida; one niece, Carolyn Vanover and husband, Danny; one nephew, Dallas M. Payton; two great-nieces: Tracy Fisher and Ashley Vanover; two great-nephews: Matt Payton and Chad Payton and many other relatives and friends.
Juanita was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Edward Payton,
Dallas Payton and Jean Clark; one granddaughter, Crystal Clements and one great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Gaines.
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VISITATON: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.m., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Jeff Newton
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 15, 2020
 Mark Polston, the son of Eleanor (Bean) Polston and the late Lloyd Polston, was born December 22, 1961 in Clinton County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, January 12, 2020 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 58 years of age.
He was a former drywall installer and was of the Christian Faith.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the UK Wildcats and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his mother: Eleanor (Bean) Polston of Knifley; his wife: Angie (Warren) Polston of Elk Horn; two children: Mark Tyler Polston of Louisville and Madison Grace Polston of Elk Horn; a sister: Shelia Warren and husband Tim of Knifley; three brothers: Phillip Smith and wife Justine and Ben Polston and wife Amanda all of Indiana, Tim Polston and wife Tammy of Knifley and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Besides his father he was preceded in death by a daughter: Laura Elizabeth Polston.
The funeral service for Mark Polston will be Friday, January 17, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. (2:00 P.M. CST) at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Robinson Chapel Cemetery at Knifley.
Family requests visitation Friday after 11:00 A.M. (10 AM CST) until time for service at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 15, 2020
Gusta Brown Garrett, daughter of the late Ray Cox and Nora Mae Hughes Cox, was born February 27, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 11:35 A.M., Monday, January 13, 2020 in Louisville. Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ and attended Campbellsville Baptist Temple.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of The Loom.
Gusta was a loving mother and grandmother who liked to stay active and productive and could always be found sewing, working in her yard, gardening or canning food.
She united in marriage to Garnie Garrett, December 26, 1980 and he preceded her in death July 4, 1989.
She is survived by two daughters: Donna Lile and husband, Ricky of Campbellsville and Kathy Wiser and husband, Ray of Bradfordsville; three grandchildren: Jennifer Browning and fiancé, Milton Hammons of Burgin, Brandy Chelf and husband, Scott and Brent Lile and wife, Jessica of Campbellsville; seven great-grandchildren: Clay Rodgers, Landon Browning, Noah Chelf, Evelyn Chelf, Scotty Chelf, Ashton Chelf and Owen Lile; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Gusta was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Tammy Wiser April 27, 1992 and six brothers and three sisters: Aaron Cox, Roy Cox, Ed Cox, Coy Cox, Howard Cox, Andy Cox, Vernith Parrish, Ida Bell Wilson and Elizabeth Cox.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 17, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Jase Divens
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 14, 2020
Walter H. “Perk” Perkins, son of the late Walter Perkins and Mae Logan Perkins, was born October 16, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:22 P.M., Monday, January 13, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Walter was a retired employee of Atmos Energy after forty years of service.
Margaret recalled never hearing Walter say, “wish I didn’t have to work today”. That is how much he truly enjoyed being around people. He was known as a “Mr. Fix It” and was the rock of the family. He also loved to camp and just enjoyed life.
Walter united in marriage to Margaret Durham January 12, 1962.
Besides his wife, Margaret Durham Perkins of Campbellsville, he is survived by
one son and two daughters: Steve Parker and Shari Walters and Timmy Nicholas of Campbellsville and Shanna Smith of Chattanooga, Tennessee; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Agnes Rainwater of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Walter was also preceded in death by two brothers: Ellis Perkins and Ralph Perkins in infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 17, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jim Collison, III and Rev. Leo Curry
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 13, 2020
 Dr. Robert Lee “Bob” Doty of Campbellsville, son of the late Robert Lee Doty, Sr. and Eddie Broaddus Doty, was born May 19, 1935 in Garrard County, Kentucky. He died at 11:35 A.M., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 84
He was an active member of his Sunday school class at Campbellsville Baptist Church and previously served as minister for a Baptist congregation in southern Illinois. He participated in many evangelical and medical mission trips to various countries, and he was a significant contributor to a church in Bolivia.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Most of Dr. Doty’s life was devoted to education. He earned an Associate of Science degree from Henry Ford Community College in Michigan, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown College where he later served on the Georgetown College Board of Trustees and was inducted into Georgetown College’s Hall of Fame, a Bachelor of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Masters of Art in English Literature and a doctorate in Victorian literature from the University of Kentucky. He served one year as Scholar for Kentucky Humanities Council. He has received many honors for his dedication to education and service to his community such as being named Campbellsville Business and Professional Women’s Club Man of the Year, the Campbellsville-Taylor County Chamber Man of the Year, the Campbellsville University Academic Excellence Award and professor emeritus status at Campbellsville University. Dr. Doty retired from Campbellsville University as an English professor.
As an Eagle Scout, Dr. Doty received national recognition from the Boy Scouts of America for his dedication in assisting other young men in achieving their Eagle Scout status. He was introduced to photography by his high school principal and from that grew a passion for nature and architecture that was evident in every shot he took during his many travels. Dr. Doty was also an avid fisherman who spent one week, every year, for thirty-eight years in Canada on an extreme camping and fishing trip with friends.
Dr. Doty is survived by his sister, Jewell Newton of Irvine, Kentucky; many nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; fourteen great-great nieces and great-great nephews; respected colleagues and cherished friends.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Charles Doty, James Doty and Margaret West.
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Campbellsville, Kentucky Service Information:
VISITATION: 4:00-8:00 P.M., January 17, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. Greg Mobley
Irvine, Kentucky Service Information:
VISITATION: 1:00-3:00 P.M., Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with burial in Irvine, Kentucky
Dr. Doty supported many organizations. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dr. Doty’s memory to the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, the following Boy Scout Councils- Lincoln Heritage or the Bluegrass Council, Campbellsville University, Georgetown College, The Nature Conservancy or the University of Kentucky English Department.
Donations may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 10, 2020
 S He leaves to cherish his memory:
His mother and stepfather: Helen and Charles Pickett,
His fiancee and life partner of 10 years: Elizabeth Baker Couch,
Five children: Kayla Quinn and companion Joseph Cox, Maranda Bandy and husband Jeremy, Tyler Quinn and companion Alexis Edwards, Linda Lou Couch, and Lacey Quinn,
Two brothers: Tony Quinn and wife Lovetta, and Danny Ray Rogers and wife Cheryl,
Half siblings: James Quinn, Greg Quinn, Ricky Quinn, Anthony Todd Quinn, and Denise Quinn Hunt,
A close friend: Daisy DeWeese,
Five grandchildren,
Two expectant grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Quinn on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Chappell Cemetery following the service.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, January 12, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 10, 2020
 Bro. Herman Ray Warren of Campbellsville was born in Larue County on June 21, 1931 to the late Everett E. and Pearl (Cundiff) Warren. He departed this life on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Campbellsville at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab Center, being 88 years, 6 months, and 19 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a minister and teacher of the Baptist faith. In his earlier years, he had been employed at the Brown and Williams Tobacco Company, Kentucky Trailers, and was a farmer. He loved his God deeply, and never let the fog of time cloud his love for his wife, Mrs. Flossie (Keith) Warren, and the rest of his family.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Five children: Linda RIley and husband Steve of Louisville, Brenda Roberts and husband Keith of Louisville, Gayle Cox and husband Stevie of Campbellsville, Carolyn Thompson and husband Billy of Campbellsville, and Roger Warren of Campbellsville,
One sister: Kathy Crume and husband James of Hodgenville,
Ten grandchildren,
Twenty great-grandchildren,
One great-great grandchild,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his wife: Mrs. Flossie Warren; two children: James McNear and Randall Leon Warren; four siblings: Harvey Warren, Joseph Warren, Myrtle Bell, and Paul Warren; and four grandchildren: Lauren McCall Thompson, Paul Dewayne Sprowles, Chase Warren, and Whitley Warren.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Bro. Warren on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 13, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Alzheimer’s Association. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of lrpetty.com.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 7, 2020
 Mr. Donald Vernon JeRue of Columbia was born to the late Vernon Addison and Verda Carter JeRue on March 3, 1942 in Cook County, Illinois. He passed from this life on Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Columbia at the Westlake Regional Hospital, being 77 years, 10 months, and 3 days of age. Mr. JeRue professed faith in Christ and was a member of Calvary Temple. He was a former employee of Commonwealth Edison Company in Illinois and an honorable veteran of the United States Army.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife of nearly 39 years: Mrs. Janet (Herron) JeRue,
Five children: Donnie JeRue and wife Angela of Danville, IL, Jackie Spurgin of Louisiana, Lynn Ring and husband Ron of Decatur, IL, Dean “Honcho” Holycross of Danville, IL, and Chantel Reasor and husband Jeff of Texas,
Sixteen grandchildren,
Six great-grandchildren,
Joe and Susan Richards and the remaining church family,
Sixteen brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. JeRue on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Troy McWhorter will be officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded Mr. JeRue after the service. He will be interred in the Lebanon National Cemetery at a later date.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, January 9, from 6:00-8:00 PM EST (5:00-7:00 PM CST)
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 6, 2020
 Mr. Dallas Dean “Buck” Gumm of Campbellsville was born on November 10, 1937 to the late Alfred and Mattie (Seaborne) Gumm. He departed this life on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 82 years, 1 month, and 25 days of age. He was a forklift operator for the American Saw and Tool Company and a former employee of Fruit of the Loom. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Gumm was an avid outdoorsman, and he had a passion for hunting and fishing. When season wasn’t in and he wasn’t watching a NASCAR race, he could usually be found out sightseeing in his Jeep.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
Two children: Jimmy Gumm and wife Donna of Louisville, and Elizabeth Gumm of Campbellsville,
Five siblings: Christine Forrest of Franklin, Indiana, Nellie Livesay of Campbellsville, Peggy Houk of Campbellsville, Carol McClure of Campbellsville, and Irene Barnett of Munfordville,
One granddaughter: Amber Holland and husband Travis of Louisville,
Four great-grandchildren: Devon Holland, Jamie Holland, Brandon Monroe, and Tyler Holland,
And a host of other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three siblings: Johnny Gumm, Haskel Gumm, and Imogene Harris; a nephew: Donnie Livesay; and two great-nephews: Greg Vanpelt and Jeffrey Forrest.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Gumm on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Paul Dicken will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 8, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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