Jewell Watson

Posted by on Jan 2, 2026

Jewell G. Watson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willie Virgil Gabbert and Bessie Pearline Thomas Gabbert, was born October 2, 1932 in Pellyton, Kentucky. She died at 1:36 P.M., Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Louisville.  Age: 93

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.

She was a retired insurance agent with Jessie Insurance Agency and Reed Brothers Insurance and enjoyed her office jobs.

Jewell was a loving mother and grandma.

She united in marriage to Howard “Jockey” Thomas Watson and he preceded her in death April 22, 1987.

Jewell is survived by one son, Randy Watson and wife, Jackie of Elizabethtown; three grandchildren: Brett Watson of Campbellsville, Sarah Naufel and husband, Josh and Hannah Miller and husband, Tim of Louisville; three great-grandchildren: Kylie Hall, Silas Naufel and Stella Naufel of Louisville; one brother and two sisters: Paul David Gabbert and wife, Donna of Knifley, Dollie Cox of Campbellsville and Ethel Marie Rains of Tennessee; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Jewell was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Marguerite Noel and two brothers and two sisters: Samuel Gabbert, Joel Gabbert, Lillie O. Buckman and Nora Pearl Gabbert.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

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Patricia Lynn “Pat” Reynolds

Posted by on Jan 1, 2026

Patricia Lynn “Pat” Reynolds, daughter of the late Ray Mays and Theresa Bernice McNear Mays, was born December 12, 1961 in Campbellsville. She passed away at 7:25 P.M., Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 64

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed supporting her daughters throughout their life and watching her grandkids grow up and spending time with them and her family as much as she could.

Pat is survived by one daughter, Megan Newton and husband, Drew of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Emma Newton, Myles Newton, and Avery Newton; three sisters: Betty Spalding and husband, Jerry of Lebanon, Linda Shofner and husband, H.L., of Greensburg, and Debbie Mays of Campbellsville; four brothers: Joe “Dee Dee” Mays and wife, Patty, Darrell Mays and wife, Sheena, Todd Mays and wife, Melinda, and Scott Mays and wife, Renita, all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitch Reynolds June 6, 2024 and a daughter, Stephanie Reynolds July 10, 2024.

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VISITATION: 10:00 – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY 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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Pamela Price Richardson

Posted by on Dec 30, 2025

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Pamela Price Richardson, age 76, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 at University of Louisville Hospital.

Pam was born on December 6, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Frances Price,  She grew up in Greensburg, Kentucky, where she graduated from Green County High School.  She went on to attend the University of Kentucky, earning a degree in speech pathology.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ, was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church and recently attending 3 Trees.

Pam was also a successful business owner, operating Merle Norman in Campbellsville for nearly 50 years.  She built a thriving business where she genuinely loved serving her customers and the community.

After dating for four years, Pam united in marriage to Les Richardson July 10, 1971.

She is survived by her husband, Les Richardson; her son, Price Richardson (Blair); and her cherished grandchildren, Rhett, Reagan and Raleigh Richardson, who brought her immense joy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Leslie Richardson, II and her brother, Virgil Price.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:      11:00 A.M., Friday, January 2, 2026 at Campbellsville Christian Church in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul Patton and Pastor Jason Hood

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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James “Jimmy” Garner

Posted by on Dec 30, 2025

James “Jimmy” Garner

James “Jimmy” Garner of Campbellsville, the son of the late Hobert and Anna Lois Garner, was born May 10, 1946, in Russell County, KY, and departed this life on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was 79 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville First Church of God and was a former employee of Parker-Kalon in Campbellsville, and a Veteran of the United States Army.

Jimmy enjoyed restoring old cars and helping many people in the community, and he never met a stranger.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings: Janice Long, Danny “Red” Garner, Adrian Garner, and Walter Garner.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn (Roberts) Garner of Campbellsville; his children: Gina Wilber of South Carolina, Stephanie Garner, Jennifer Garner, and Crystal Benningfield and husband Joey, all of Campbellsville.

Two brothers and a sister: Junior Garner and wife Hilda, Leon Garner, all of Campbellsville, and Yvonne Taylor of Frankfort.

His grandchildren: Jamie Frost and husband Billy, Gracie, Alyssa, and Baylee Benningfield, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL: Saturday, January 3, 202,6 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

MILITARY HONORS: Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

VISITATION: after 12:00 P.M. on Saturday

MEMORIALS: Donations to the Campbellsville Food Bank, which can be made at the funeral home.

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Anthony Hollon

Posted by on Dec 30, 2025

Anthony Hollon

Anthony Hollon of Campbellsville, the son of David and Sheila Hollon, was born May 3, 1976, in Marion County, KY, and departed this life on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 49 years of age.

He was a farmer and worked for Reynolds Tractor Repair.

Anthony enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, and trap shooting.

Survivors include his parents: David and Sheila Hollon of Campbellsville; his fiancé: Merinda Sanders, and her daughter: Dakota

Also, special friends: David Rakes, Barry Gribbins, and Curtis Garrett, and many other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL:  Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 11:00 A.M.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Tallow Creek Cemetery

VISITATION: Wednesday from 5-8 PM

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Jackie Lee Parker

Posted by on Dec 27, 2025

Jackie Lee Parker

Jackie Lee Parker, 77, of Elkhorn, Kentucky, the son of the late Paul and Fannie Willis Parker, was born March 8, 1948, in Taylor County, Kentucky, and died December 27, 2025.

He professed faith in Christ and attended the Mt. Zion Church of God. Jackie served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He retired from Fruit of the Loom after 43 ½ years.

Jackie loved the outdoors and specifically enjoyed coon hunting. He spent many hours and thousands of steps in the woods with his dogs and friends. He was also an avid sports fan. He loved to talk sports with anyone who would listen, especially basketball and his Louisville Cardinals. Jackie also enjoyed spending time with his family.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 20 years, Abbie Parker, of Elkhorn, KY.

One son, Joey Parker, of Lexington. One stepdaughter, Misty Burress (Bobby) of Campbellsville. One stepson, Anthony Brockman (Tiffany) of Campbellsville.

6 Grandchildren: Tyler Burress (Lindsay) of Campbellsville, Madison Hughes (Dalton) of Campbellsville, Chandler Brockman of South Carolina, Kelson McKinney, Bryce Brockman, and Scout Brockman, all of Campbellsville.

4 Great Grandchildren: Bryson, Tenley, Olivia Burress, and Asher Hughes.

3 sisters and a brother: Sue Monday, Peggy Hatcher, and Kaye Robison, all of Campbellsville, and Jerry Parker (Sandra) of Alabama.

Mother-in-Law, Peggy Harrison of Knifley, KY.

2 Sisters-in-law: Cathy Baxter (Jeff) of Campbellsville and Ann Gabehart (Doug) of Yuma, KY

1 Brother-in-law: Bruce Harrison, of Winchester, KY.

Also, a host of nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Ray Parker, and one sister, Betty Jo Cox.

The Funeral Service for Jackie Lee Parker will be held at 11 AM on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.

Bro. Jake Eldridge, Mark Carney, and Bro. Thomas Metcalfe will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 5 to 8 PM at L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

 

Pallbearers: Joey Parker, Anthony Brockman, Bobby Burress, Rick Osborne, Doyle Sterns, Phil Hovious, and Kenny Willis.

 

Donations can be made to Hosparus at The Cancer Center in Campbellsville.

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Marsha Lee Estes

Posted by on Dec 26, 2025

Marsha Lee Estes

Mrs. Marsha Lee Estes of Campbellsville was born in Taylor County on June 14, 1957, to the late Chester and Laura (Glenn) Lawson. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. She was 68 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. Estes was a retired preschool teacher and the former spouse of Mr. Billy Estes, who preceded her in death in 2018. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was often seen out with her grandkids or sister, shopping or simply socializing.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two children: DeAnna Cropper and husband Jeremy, and Laura Waymon,

Two siblings: J.C. Lawson and wife Peggy, and Wanda Causey and husband Jack,

Five grandchildren: Justin Humphress and companion MacKenzie Sprowles, BreAnna Humphress, Benzley Tucker, Bryar Tucker, and Hannah Cropper,

And a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Estes on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Robbie Bell, Kenton Gibson, Adam Lawson, Bobby Estes, Ryan Tungate, Brian Milby, and Isiah Mixtega will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, from 11:00 AM until the time for the service.

 

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Dorothy Opal Nelson

Posted by on Dec 26, 2025

Dorothy Opal Nelson

Mrs. Dorothy Opal Nelson of Campbellsville was born in Taylor County on November 18, 1937. She was the daughter of the late John James “Jay” and Lizzie Ermine (Dewitt) Wood. She departed this life on Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Taylor Regional Hospital being 88 years, 1 month, and 4 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Gods Grace Church. Mrs. Nelson was a longtime employee of Fruit of the Loom and retired from there after 38 years of service. She was the devoted wife of Mr. Charles Leonard Nelson, who preceded her in death in 2010. Mrs. Nelson was very family-oriented, and loved cooking Sunday dinners for her children and grandchildren. They claim she made the best banana pudding and chocolate pie around. She also enjoyed time spent with her church family and loved to sing with them during service.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Four children: Leon Nelson and wife Debbie, Carolyn Whitlock and husband Rusty, Lisa Miranda and husband David, and Gayla Combs,

Ten grandchildren: Jennifer Watson, Davie Harris, Gary Whitlock, Kevin Whitlock, Wendy Whitlock, Angel Edelen, Carly Waldrep, Jacob Thompson, Jacqueline Graves, and Timmy Combs,

A brother: Virgil Wood and wife Virginia,

Twenty-four great grandchildren,

Nine great-great grandchildren,

And a host of other family members and friends.

Besides her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by four siblings: Faye Graham, Marvin Kirtley, George Wood, and Barbara Agnus Wood; a grandson: Stevie Harris; a great-grandson; one great-great grandson; and two sisters-in-law: Helen Jean Bell and Doris Jean Nelson.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Dorothy Opal Nelson on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Bro. Roger Bland will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Dec. 29, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

 

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Fred Thompson

Posted by on Dec 26, 2025

Fred Thompson of Campbellsville, son of the late Milton Thompson and Virgie Wright Thompson, was born November 18, 1925 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 12:45 A.M., Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Hodgenville.     Age: 100

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

He was an employee of Campbellsville Industries, worked at Tec Fab Metal Fabrication and also as a carpenter.

Fred enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching old Western movies.  He also loved to tell old stories about his experiences throughout his life.

He united in marriage to Macel Salsman December 23, 1948 and she preceded him in death August 4, 2006.

Fred is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Rev. Freddy Thompson and wife, Regina of Campbellsville, Garrett Thompson and wife, Tracy of Buffalo and Dian Cox and husband, J. R. of Bowling Green; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter, JoAnn Clark and her husband, Charles Clark and one brother and three sisters:  Wilson Thompson, Polly Coan, Lottie Allen and Alice Thompson.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:      11:00 A.M., Monday, December 29, 2025 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Twyman Davis

BURIAL:  Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery

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

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Marlena Hunt

Posted by on Dec 24, 2025

Marlena Hunt

Marlena Hunt of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late James Frederick Thompson and Freda Mabel (Underwood) Thompson, was born December 1, 1949, in Larue County, KY, and departed this life on December 22, 2025, in Campbellsville. She was 76 years of age.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. She retired from Taylor Regional Hospital Environmental Services Dept. and was a former employee of Service Cleaners. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning, and was very crafty.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Edward Hunt, on December 9, 2023, and one sister, Betty Ducharme.

She is survived by two daughters: Cheryl Mings and her husband Kevin of Campbellsville, Rita Thompson and her husband Chris of Elizabethtown, and a stepson, Michael Hunt and his wife Laura of Greensburg.

4 grandchildren, Jaycee Mings, Sydney Lara (Alex), Ethan Mings, all of Campbellsville, and Chayse Thompson of Elizabethtown.

Also surviving are three sisters, Linda Skaggs of Elizabethtown, Shelia Diane Wethington of Campbellsville, and Sue Bryant (Gregg) of Elizabethtown. One brother-in-law, Dennis Ducharme of Lexington.

The funeral service for Marlena Hunt will be held Monday, December 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.

Bro. John Stilts will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Sunday, December 28, 2025, from 5 – 8 pm at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

Pallbearers: Kevin Mings, Chris Thompson, Michael Hunt, Alex Lara, Larry Birdsong, and Ethan Mings

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