Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 26, 2025
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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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 26, 2025
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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home 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
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 24, 2025
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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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 24, 2025
Mrs. Elna Kathleen Thompson of Columbia, daughter of the late James Oliver and Annie Cecil (Bault) Long, was born in Adair County on November 5, 1936. She departed this life on Monday, December 22, 2025 at her home, having attained the age of 89 years, 1 month, and 17 days. She was the devoted wife to Mr. William Russell Thompson, who precedes her in death. Mrs. Thompson had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Yuma Baptist Church. She will be long remembered for her kind heart, her love for her cats, and the simple, heartfelt joy she got from shopping at Walmart.
She leaves to carry her legacy:
Six children: Gary Long and wife Kena of Lebanon, Donna Mattingly of Springfield, and Glenda Phillips and husband Rod, Brad Thompson, Pam Quinn and husband Todd, and Randall Thompson and fiance Terissa Graham, all of Campbellsville,
Four stepdaughters: Janet Clark and husband David of Jamestown, Regina Key and companion Leo Abner of Columbia, Zerelda Ervin of Glasgow, and Ramona Dial and husband Kenneth of Columbia,
Two siblings: Morgan Long of Columbia and Elaine Clark of Leitchfield,
Fourteen grandchildren,
Twenty-three great-grandchildren,
Four great-great grandchildren,
And a host of other family members and friends.
Besides her parents and her husband, Mrs. Thompson was also preceded in death by a grandchild, and six siblings: Elby Long, Felix Long, Earl Long, Everett Long, Lucille Young, and Alma Green.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Thompson on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Bro Jerry Smith and Bro. Garry Bault will officiate. She will laid to rest in the Absher Cemetery in Adair County. Gary M. Long, Adam Long, Nathan Long, Jarrett Mattingly, Dylan Quinn, and Eric Quinn will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Dec. 26, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 22, 2025
Mr. George Richard Miller, age 87, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home in Campbellsville. He was born in Louisville on October 7, 1938 to the late Albert Richard and Carolyn Agnes (Henle) Miller. He was a retired veteran, having served his country faithfully over 33 years as a mechanic in the United States Air Force, and was of the Catholic faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta (Toy) Miller in 2015, and a daughter, Kelly Sue Gaddie, in 2007.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
A son: Joseph “Mike” Miller and wife Wanda of Campbellsville,
Three siblings: Carol Ann Miller, Bob Miller, and Terry Miller,
Four grandchildren,
Two great-grandchildren,
A sister-in-law, Linda, and a several other extended family members and friends.
Mr. Miller had requested cremation. Those services were conducted by L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 22, 2025
Ms. Vickie Arlene Russell-Smith of Campbellsville was born at the Rosary Hospital in Taylor County on August 27, 1955 to Norma Laverne (Goode) Russell and the late Wallace Clement Russell. She departed this life on Friday, December 19, 2025 at the Village of Lebanon Care Center having attained the age of 70 years, 3 months, and 22 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a board member of Habitat for Humanity, and enjoyed doing genealogy research and volunteering or fundraising for various nonprofit groups.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her mother: Laverne Russell of Campbellsville,
A sister: Rita Ford,
A nephew: Kevin A. Ford,
A niece: Amanda Vannice,
A great nephew: Jacob Stewart,
Two great nieces: Tiffany Hord and Tori Hardin,
And several other extended family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Ms. Smith on Friday, December 26, 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 Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, December 26, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the church or Gideon Bibles.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 17, 2025
William Allen Fisher of Campbellsville, the son of the late Herman and Elizabeth (Simpson) Fisher, was born August 12, 1959 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in Louisville. He was 66 years of age.
He was a farmer and of the Baptist Faith.
He enjoyed working on farm, stripping tobacco, riding horses, a jokester and spending time with family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Davis Fisher and Lonnie Fisher.
Survivors include his wife: Julie (Vannice) Fisher of Campbellsville; two sons and a daughter: Timmy Fisher of Bradfordsville, Jessica Cox and significant other Justin of Finley and Kevin Fisher and wife Megan of Spurlington.
Two brothers and two sisters: Mary Alice Garrett and husband Curtis of Elk Horn, Ethel Mae Smothers and husband Charles of Campbellsville, Melvin Fisher and wife Melissa of Shepherdsville and Daniel Fisher of Bradfordsville.
Also five grandchildren: Graci, Rylee, Lylah, Mason and Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for William Allen Fisher will be Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Interment in the Old Liberty Cemetery at Bradfordsville.
Visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Saturday and after 10:00 A.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 17, 2025
Helen Virginia “Jenny” Humphress of Elk Horn, the daughter of the late Stevenson V. and Lavanna (Hack) Mudd, was born March 24, 1944 in Johnson City, Tennessee and departed this life on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in Glasgow. She was 81 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Christie Chapel Methodist Church and was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and a babysitter and caregiver.
She enjoyed going to yard sales, church activities, reading and spending time with grandkids.
She united in marriage to William Malcolm Humphress, who passed away November 7, 2021.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother: Etta Mudd, Joyce Mudd and Carl Wade Mudd.
Survivors include three sons: Ronald Mark Humphress and wife Tammy of Knifley, Steven Keith Humphress and wife Jane of Campbellsville, and Michael Wade Humphress and wife Pam of Columbia.
Six grandchildren: Whitney Kemp and husband Nick, Eric Humphress, Chantay York and husband Cody, Adam Humphress and wife Jasmine, Matthew Humphress and wife Emilly, and Brook Bell and husband Levi; two step-grandsons: Allen and Justin Ford.
Nine great-grandchildren: Piper, Gabby, Gavin, Maxton, Easton, Roni, Kassi, Aspen and Adalynn.
Two sisters: Wilma Reeves and husband Norman and Sherry Hovious and husband Phillip.and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Helen Virginia “Jenny” Humphress will be Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial in the Harden Cemetery.
Bro. Steve Francis will be officiating.
Visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 17, 2025
Eldon Benningfield of Campbellsville, son of the late Sammie T. Benningfield and Rinnie L. Short Benningfield, was born May 2, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:25 P.M., Monday, December 15, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Eldon served his country honorably in the United States Army National Guard.
He was a retired traveling salesman.
Eldon loved the outdoors. He spent many hours hunting, fishing and searching for Morel mushrooms; “Dry Land Fish”. He had an uncanny sense of finding the precious few places where they still grew; much to the enjoyment of his family and friends. He was an avid fan of University of Kentucky athletics, mainly basketball, and was always quick with a joke.
He united in marriage to Judy Sapp, June 15, 1958.
Besides his wife, Judy Benningfield of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons: Ron Benningfield and wife, Laura of Campbellsville and Sam Benningfield and wife, Nancy of Sparta, Tn; one son-in-law: Jim Haston of Smithville, TN; five grandchildren: Dustin Benningfield of Nashville, TN, Leah Murphy and husband, Bo of Hendersonville, TN, Jillian Benningfield of Louisville, KY, Chloe Benningfield of Lexington, Ky and Beisil Castro and wife, Tania of Sparta, TN; six great-grandchildren: Sadie Benningfield, Emmie Benningfield, Maggie Benningfield, Nora Murphy, Callahan Murphy and Tomas Castro; one sister: Shirley Coffey of Campbellsville; ; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one daughter: Marsha Benningfield; two brothers and six sisters: Ralph Benningfield, Glenn Benningfield, Madlyn Parrott, Ruby Morris, Dewell Richerson, Majeal Hutchins, Jenny Underwood, and Juanita Newton.
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Visitation: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 19, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman, Rev. Doug Benningfield and Bro. Jeff Newton
Burial: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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