Tina Marie Porter

Posted by on Feb 10, 2026

Tina Marie Porter

Mrs. Tina Marie Porter of Campbellsville, daughter of Manuel Gutierrez Sr. and the late Judy (Sturges) Lawler, was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 28, 1968. She departed this life on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 57 years of age. She was a homemaker and the cherished wife of Mr. John Porter, who survives.

Besides her husband, she also leaves to mourn her passing:

A son: John Porter, Jr., and wife Samantha,

A grandchild: Kieran States,

Six siblings: Angel Waldren, John Gutierrez, Alex Gutierrez, Jessie Nunez, Raquel Densmore, and Anita Barrera.

And a host of other family members and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two siblings: Manuel Gutierrez, Jr., and Robert Gutierrez Sr.

                The family has chosen cremation. There are no services scheduled at this time.

                L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.

 

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Nevada Hortense “Tensie” Skaggs

Posted by on Feb 10, 2026

Nevada Hortense “Tensie” Skaggs, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was born on October 3, 1933 and passed peacefully on February 9, 2026.  She was the daughter of the late John Luther Walker and Lillie Alton Berry Walker,

She was united in marriage to Billy M. Skaggs on September 28, 1956 and together they shared many years of love, faith and family.  Hortense made a profession of faith and was a faithful member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.

Hortense is survived by her devoted husband, Bill Skaggs; four children:  Kathy Newton (Keith), Donna Kerr (John), Tammy Wilson (Kevin) and Kent Skaggs (Tonia), all of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren:  Jennifer Brashear (Jared) of Bowling Green, Jessica Newton of Campbellsville, Phil Durham of Campbellsville, Kyle Newton (Megan) of Greensburg, Corey Watson (Victoria) of Campbellsville, Alex Wilson (Kelsi) of Campbellsville, Allen Wilson (Christine) of Campbellsville, Kenzi Howell (Jeff) of Salvisa and Noah Skaggs of Campbellsville and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Better known to all as “Tensie”, Hortense was loved by everyone she met and had a special way of making people feel deeply loved in return.  She was pure joy and goodness, and her home was always a place of warmth and welcome.  She was especially famous for her fried apple pies, Twinkie cake and skillet hamburgers – meals that brought family together and created memories that will last a lifetime.

Hortense’s legacy of love, faith and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Hortense was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters:  James Walker, Lois  Hudgins and Eulene Vaughn.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:      1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Todd Parish

BURIAL:  Robinson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery

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

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Sam Hackley Newcomb

Posted by on Feb 10, 2026

Sam Hackley Newcomb of Frankfort, son of the late Thornton “Nornie” Newcomb and Ruth Hackley Newcomb, passed away peacefully at Central Baptist Hospital on February 8, 2026 with his wife and son by his side.  Age: 77

Sam was born March 13, 1948 in Marion County.  He was a graduate of Campbellsville High School and Eastern Kentucky University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.  He made a profession of faith and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church and also attended First United Methodist Church of Frankfort.

Sam was elected Taylor County Circuit Court Clerk in 1988 and retired in 2005. Prior to his election, he was Chief Deputy.

Sam served as past President, Vice President and Treasurer of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks, past President of Campbellsville Rotary Club and current member of the Board of Directors for Taylor County Bank.

He united in marriage to Shiela Wood Newcomb on January 11, 1971.  Sam was survived by his wife of 55 years, Shiela Newcomb; his favorite and only son, Ryan; his two granddaughters,  Elle and Claudia, who knew him as Papa, and who he loved fiercely and only slightly spoiled; his daughter-in-law, Ashley; and his brother, John Newcomb. Also surviving are his special cousins:  Bobby Robertson, Eddie Claycomb, Ben Cook and Donabeth Doyle.

Sam also wanted to acknowledge two people who had a lasting and profound impact on his life, Laura Sue Toby and Marshall Lyon.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Friday, February 13, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Lanny Garner

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL OR BROOKSIDE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Jerry Wayne Keltner

Posted by on Feb 9, 2026

Jerry Wayne Keltner of Campbellsville, formerly of Columbia, son of the late Ceoda Jack Keltner and Bell Marie Burris Keltner, was born January 2, 1948 in Adair County, Kentucky.  He died at 9:20 A.M., Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age:  78

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Asbury Church.

Jerry was a retired employee of Garrison Construction after thirty-five years of service.

He united in marriage to Judy Tackett December 19, 1976.

Jerry enjoyed rabbit hunting, coon hunting, riding on the tractor, farming and talking to the cows.  He loved his dog, taking care of his family and attempting to play guitar.

Besides his wife, Judy Keltner of Campbellsville, Jerry is survived by one son and  two daughters:  Jermey Keltner and wife, Kristin of Columbia, Jamie Keltner Smith and husband, DeRon of Elizabethtown and Shawna Gamble Montgomery and husband, Tim of Lexington; seven grandchildren: Keegen Taylor Keltner, DaiJa Eimaj Smith, Trenton Allen Lee Keltner, Keeshon LaTrelle Smith, Keilah Jade Heath, Connor Troy Heath and Alexandra Sha Montgomery; one brother and two sisters:  Carolyn Keltner, Becky Janes and Pam Riddle of Columbia; his fur baby, Cheyenne Bodie; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

The family would also like to add a very special “thank you” to Isabelle Briones for being the absolute best in stepping in and helping out when she was needed.  We love you, Izzy.

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All services were held privately.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

 

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Junior Morris

Posted by on Feb 9, 2026

Junior Morris of Campbellsville, son of the late Claude Morris and Sadie Sprowles Hall, was born April 30, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 12:15 A.M., Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Elizabethtown.    Age:  86

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Levelwoods, where he had served as a Deacon.

Junior united in marriage to Shirley Morris October 16, 1965 and she preceded him in death September 30, 2009.

He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a farmer.

Junior is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Larry Wayne Morris and wife, Michelle of Levelwoods, Tommy  Morris and wife, Sharon of Campbellsville and Michelle Wilmoth and husband, Steve of Elizabethtown; five grandchildren: Coralie Dixon and husband, John of Magnolia, Casey Morris Sherrard and husband, Josh, Michael Austin Bell and wife, April and Kyle Wilmoth of Elizabethtown and Jayson Morris of Campbellsville; four great-grandchildren:  Adelyne Dixon, River Wade Dixon, Liam Bell and Olivia Bell and many other relatives and friends.

Junior was also preceded in death by a son, Troy Dean Morris.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dannie Nelson

BURIAL: Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Donnie Ford

Posted by on Feb 8, 2026

Donnie Ford

Donnie Ford of Campbellsville, the son of the late Leonard Coakley Ford and Flora Alice Lewis Ford, was born November 22, 1939, in Campbellsville, and departed this life February 7, 2026, in Campbellsville. He was 86 years of age.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple and was retired from Fruit of the Loom.  He loved to go to Bradfordsville and eat fish on Friday nights!

He used to love to tend to his gardens! He took great pride in growing the best tomatoes! After 25 years at FOL Bleach House, where he would sometimes work months on end without a day off, he retired and started a mowing business. Many of his clients said they had their own gardener because he was so meticulous with everything. He would always go above and beyond and take great pride in any job he did.

He loved his kids and grandkids so much and would always make sure he had their favorite snacks at his house!

He was a quiet man who worked hard and never complained! He didn’t want much for himself, but wanted to give everything to those he loved!

He is survived by his wife, Juanita Rafferty Ford of Campbellsville, and daughters, Donna Jean White and her husband Chuck of Campbellsville, and Lisa Hornback Ford of Elizabethtown. Five grandchildren, Brandon Shawn White (Amanda), Jenna Nichole Wethington (Shannon), Mollie Williams Tucker (Logan), Callie Brooke Hornback, and Chloe Brianne Hornback. Six great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Aubrey, Landyn, Avi, Margot, and Flora.

Also, surviving is one sister, Marjorie Deanie Price of Mt. Washington.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Raymond Ford, Mardell Benningfield, Rosemary Mardis, and Leonard “Starchy” Ford.

Funeral Service: 11 AM Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Pastor Matt Boehnlein and Bro. Jase Divens will officiate.

Visitation: Monday, February 9, 2026, from 5 – 8 PM at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Alex Nelson, Greg Ford, Craig Ford, Ricky Price, Brian Rafferty, Greg Gentry, Ronnie “Burr” Mardis, and John Cox

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Joe Dudgeon

Posted by on Feb 8, 2026

Joe Dudgeon of Campbellsville, son of the late William Alvin Dudgeon and Nancy Elizabeth Dickens Dudgeon, was born July 1, 1935 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 1:00 A.M., Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 90

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church

Joe was a retired sewing machine mechanic at Fruit of the Loom. He also loved to farm when he was younger, showing his antique cars off, piddle in his shop, and spending time with his family.

He united in marriage to Juanita Shively November 12, 1955.

Besides his wife, Juanita Dudgeon of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and two sons: Anita Rainwater and husband, Lewis, Terry Dudgeon and wife, Jill, and Jerry Dudgeon and wife, Greta, all of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Jeremy Clark and wife, Andrea, Shannon Carson and husband, Hoover, Daniel Dudgeon, Josh Dudgeon and wife, Afton, Matt Dudgeon and wife, Briana, Blake Dudgeon and wife, Caylin, Tyler Dudgeon and wife, Ailee, Brook Richerson and husband, Blake, and Halie Dudgeon; seventeen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one daughter-in-law, Vanessa Dudgeon; one son-in-law, Jimmy Clark; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Joe was also preceded in death by his son, Danny Dudgeon, his daughter, Kathy Clark, one sister, Mae Caulk, and one brother, Gordon Dudgeon.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Sheldon Hale

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

PALLBEARERS: Jeremy Clark, Blake Dudgeon, Daniel Dudgeon, Josh Dudgeon, Matt Dudgeon, Tyler Dudgeon

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

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Brian Keith Colledge, 58

Posted by on Feb 6, 2026

Brian Keith Colledge, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Tamara (Boyer) Colledge, was born July 15, 1967 in Salt Lake City, Utah and departed this life on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 58 years of age.

He was a heavy equipment operator.

Brian enjoyed fishing, camping, going for rides and his dogs.

Survivors include a son: Aaron Phillips of Campbellsville; a brother: Rob Colledge of Utah.

Also two nieces: Annie Colledge and Sarah Colledge and close friends: Cory and Olivia Itwin of Utah.

To honor the request of Mr. Colledge, cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

NO services are scheduled.

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Bobby Edwards

Posted by on Feb 6, 2026

Bobby Edwards of Campbellsville, son of the late Pauline Smith Penn, was born April 4, 1948, in Washington County, Kentucky.  He died at 2:45 P.M., Thursday, February 5, 2026 in Campbellsville.     Age: 77

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.

Bobby was a retired employee of Tennessee Gas Pipeline. He also owned Edwards Super Save & his own Culvert company

Bobby was known for his work ethic and spreading his blessings to other people. His favorite times were when his family was all together and spending time with them, especially his grandkids and great granddaughter.

He united in marriage to Emmie Garrett January 28, 1967.

Besides his wife, Emmie Edwards of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and one son:  Shelly Young and husband, Troy of Campbellsville and Tommy Edwards and wife, Christa of Fisherville; three grandchildren:  Alyssa Eastridge and husband, John of Campbellsville, Weston Young and fiance, Sam Jolly of Louisville and Blake Edwards of Fisherville; one great-granddaughter, Audrey Kate Eastridge, who Bobby called “Katie Bug”; one sister, Net Mattingly of Mt. Washington; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Bobby was also preceded in death by a sister, Jenny Carrier.

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The family is holding a private memorial service in his honor by Troy Young, Rev. Dave Griesemer, and Gerald Gribbins

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE CHILDREN’S RENOVATION PROJECT AT LOWELL AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Harold Inman

Posted by on Feb 6, 2026

Harold Inman of Campbellsville, son of the late James Owen Inman and Cora Lucy Yates Inman was born June 20, 1950, in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 11:30 A.M., Thursday, February 5, 2026 in Campbellsville.     Age: 75

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

Harold was a retired truck driver and farmer.

Harold was a loving husband, father, papa, and also loved his cats and dogs.

He united in marriage to Nancy Rafferty July 14, 1972.

Besides his wife, Nancy Inman of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons: Mark Inman and wife, Sara of Campbellsville, and John David Inman and wife, Christa of Frankfort; two grandchildren: Logan Inman, and Colton Inman; two brothers and two sisters: Jerry Inman of Campbellsville, Johnny Inman and wife, Catherine of Lebanon, Barbara Abell of Lebanon, and Betty Inman of Lebanon; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION: 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M., Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:       4:00 P.M., Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Daniel Cook and John David Inman

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, GIDEON BIBLES, OR THE TAYLOR COUNTY SPCA AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

 

To honor the wishes of Harold Inman, cremation was chosen following the service and Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

 

 

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