Margaret Durham Perkins

Posted by on Jun 23, 2025

Margaret Durham Perkins of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Richard A. Durham and Flossie Patrum Durham, was born September 29, 1936 in Greensburg, KY. She died at 4:35 P.M., Friday, June 20, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 88

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.

Margaret was a retired bookkeeper at Ingersoll Rand.

She united in marriage to Walter Harold Perkins January 12, 1962 and he preceded her in death January 13, 2020.

Margaret was a loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother and enjoyed spending her time reading and bird watching.

She is survived by one son and one daughter: Roy Stephen Parker and Shari Perkins Walters (Timmy Nicholas) of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Kelly Parker and Stephen Parker of Campbellsville, Cianna Walters of Crestwood, and Cicely Mwizerwa and husband, Tim of Nashville, TN; six great-grandchildren; one sister: Marcia Alcorn of Gallatin, TN.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters: Earnest Durham, Wayne Durham, Jean Denney, Billie Chapman, and Barbara Simmons.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Collison III

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

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Shirley Skaggs

Posted by on Jun 22, 2025

Shirley Skaggs of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Kermit Hunt and Gladys Benningfield Hunt, was born October 31, 1937 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 12:39 P.M., Friday, June 20, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 87

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Grandview Baptist Church in Hardin County.

Shirley was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and had also worked as a caregiver for several years.

She united in marriage to Rev. Otis C. Skaggs August 8, 1953 and he preceded her in death November 8, 2018.

Shirley is survived by one son and three daughters: Jeff Skaggs and Linda Welch of Campbellsville, Lana Guill and husband, Keith, of Paducah, and Jill Roution and husband, Barry, of Columbia; seven grandchildren: Brandon Skaggs and Brittoni Metcalf and husband, Thomas, of Campbellsville, Justin Welch of Greensburg, Megan Welch of Louisville, Benji Guill and Lisa Kidd and husband, Steve, of Paducah, and Lexi Ritter and husband, Hunter, of Lebanon, TN; fourteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one brother and three sisters: Tony Hunt of Danville, Cindy Anderson of Louisville, Kathy Reynolds and Norma Hardin of Kokomo, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two great-grandchildren: Raven Welch and Elijah Metcalf; three brothers and one sister: Boyce Hunt, Michael Hunt, Marshall Hunt, and Mae Frances Lowe.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Thomas Metcalf and Rev. Joe Milby

BURIAL: Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Cemetery Green County, Kentucky

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Charles Bennett

Posted by on Jun 20, 2025

Charles Bennett, 62, of Campbellsville, son of Donald R Bennett and Nannie Crawhorn Carter, was born December 22nd, 1962, in Columbia. He departed this life on Thursday, June 19th, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.
Charles united in marriage to Ms. Bessie Carson Bennett on July 3rd, 1989. She survives.
Charles enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing when he was able. He has worked as a master electrician since 1992 and most recently worked at Schaffhouser Electric.

Besides his wife and parents, Charles is survived by:
Four children: Allison Bennett, Jessie Bennett, Alyssa Bennett, and Russell Decker, all of Campbellsville
Two brothers and one sister: Howard Bennett, Mary Hayden, and Donald J Bennett
A host of other family and friends

FUNERAL: To honor Mr. Bennett’s wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be no public services at this time. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Charles Bennett at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Bradley Eugene Callahan, 86

Posted by on Jun 20, 2025

Mr. Bradley Eugene Callahan passed from this life on June 18, 2025 in Louisville after an extended illness. Born in Adair County on June 6, 1939, he was 86 years of age. Mr. Callahan was a former farmer and had also worked tirelessly as a logger and tree trimmer. He was a man of many hobbies, but he was most passionate about time spent with his family. Although he loved relaxing with a western movie on TV, he spent a great deal of his years instilling a solid work ethic in his grandchildren, and cherished the times his great-grandson Carson helped tend to his rental properties. His love for his wife was paramount to all of that; not a day went by that he didn’t express his heartfelt fondness for her.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

The Bonnie to his Clyde, his beloved wife: Mrs. Linda (Reed) Callahan,

Three children: Carolyn Ford of Elk Horn, Ronnie Callahan of Greensburg, and Connie Burress and husband Jimmy of Elk Horn,

Eleven grandchildren, including Ricky Ford, Jr. and wife Shelly, David Ford and wife Krissie, and Carson Ford,

A special nephew: Larry Clements,

And a host of other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Coy and Eva (Wise) Callahan; a son-in-law, Ricky Ford; a daughter, Juanita Callahan Tucker; and seven siblings: Margaret Stultz, Virginia Ewing, Mattie Belle Callahan, Harold Callahan, Eddie Callahan, Coy Callahan, and David Callahan; and one grandchild.

The funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Callahan on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT (10:00 AM CDT) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

 Bro. Fred Sheridan will officiate.

 He will be laid to rest in the Callahan Cemetery in Feathersburg.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, June 22, from 5:00-8:00 PM EDT (4:00-7:00 PM CDT).

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Imogene Bailey Gabbert

Posted by on Jun 18, 2025

Imogene Bailey Gabbert, 95, passed away on June 17, 2025 under the meticulous care of Morning Pointe East and Care Navigators/Hospice in Lexington, Kentucky.  She fought a courageous battle with an extended illness.

Imogene was born to Daniel Banks Bailey and Mallie Graham Bailey in Adair County, Kentucky on June 3, 1930.  Imogene was married to James Edgar Gabbert of Adair County, Kentucky on April 10, 1948 and was happily married for 57 years until Edgar’s death in 2006.  They both took their marriage vows seriously and lived a happy life together.

Imogene worked at Fruit of the Loom for 47 ½ years.  She enjoyed her work immensely.  She began her career at a sewing machine position and rose to an instructor for the last 28 years of her career.  She often commented that helping people make a living and succeed at life brought her great joy.  Her unit – the 5800 unit – was one of the highest producing units for many years.  In some instances, her unit made the merchandise that was displayed in the Fruit of the Loom TV commercials.  In her latter years of work, she was flown to other Fruit of the Loom plant sites to help train workers.   She never tired of helping people.

Imogene’s greatest joy was her family.  She was the mother of Dianne Gabbert Crouch – her only child.  She enjoyed helping Dianne grow into adulthood, taking family vacations, hosting family gatherings with her extended family, and having leisure time on Green River Lake.

Imogene was a long-term member of the Campbellsville Christian Church.  She enjoyed helping with preparation of communion and going to her missionary group meetings.  Her belief in God was her driving force for life.

Imogene is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Dianne and Tom Crouch (Lexington, Kentucky), one nephew and his wife Mitchell and Sandra Bailey (Campbellsville, KY) and one great nephew and his wife Brandon and Chrissy Bailey (Campbellsville, KY) and one great niece Heather Bailey (Campbellsville, KY).  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers and sisters-in-law: David and Betty Bailey (Glasgow, KY) and Joe and Ina Bailey (Campbellsville, KY) and one great nephew, Alex Bailey.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Monday, June 23, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

CELEBRATION OF LIFE     1:00 P.M., Monday, June 23, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul Patton

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CAMPBELLSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ella Kay Lewis

Posted by on Jun 16, 2025

Ella Kay Lewis, 73, of Greensburg, daughter of the late Luther Click Jr and Gladys Marie Adkins Click was born September 8th, 1951 in West Liberty. She departed this life on Sunday, June 15th, 2025, at her home in Greensburg.
Ms. Ella Kay united in marriage to Mr. Bernie Lewis on February 8th, 1969. He preceded her in death on July 28th, 1985.
Ella Kay retired after many years serving as a special needs teacher. She loved sewing and traveling to craft shows.

Ella Kay is survived by:
One brother, Bershal Click of Wrigley, Kentucky
Three cousins: Melissa Price and her husband, Thomas, of Greensburg; Michelle Barnhorn and her husband, Michael, of Hamilton, OH; and Santana Bobrowski and her husband, Nicholas, of Greensburg
A host of other family and friends

FUNERAL: To honor Ms. Lewis’s wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be no public services at this time. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Ella Kay Lewis at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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James “Butch” Smith, 81

Posted by on Jun 14, 2025

James Elwood “Butch” Smith of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late William Richard and Mary Agnes (Rigsby) Smith, was born November 23, 1943 in Louisville and departed this life on Monday, June 9, 2025 in Hodgenville at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home. He was 81 years of age.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Norma G. (Sapp) Smith who preceded him in death in 2016.

He was a heating and air technician most of his life and was of the Catholic Faith.

He is survived by many friends, including David Wells of Campbellsville.

A graveside service for James Elwood “Butch” Smith will be Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 3441 Old Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY.

Bro. Steve Orr will be officiating.

There will NO visitation prior to the service.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Frances Lee Murrah

Posted by on Jun 13, 2025

Frances Lee Murrah of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ray Caldwell and Evelyn Keltner Caldwell, was born March 23, 1929 in Adair County, Kentucky.  She died at 12:45 A.M., Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age: 96

She professed faith in Christ and was a long time member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Frances was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

She united in marriage to George Turner Murrah May 7, 1949 and he preceded her in death September 26, 1986.

Frances is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Fran and Doug Vaughn of Campbellsville; two grandchildren:  Jennifer Vaughn Buckman and husband, J. T. and Marshall Cameron Vaughn and wife, Jessi of Campbellsville; four great-grandchildren:  Taylor Vaughn, Alaina Vaughn, Gavin Buckman and Parker Vaughn; special niece, Suzy Houk and husband, Ernie of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister:  James Caldwell, Houston Caldwell, Robert Caldwell, Edwin Caldwell, Wood Caldwell, Thomas Caldwell, Lee Caldwell and Elizabeth Larimore.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Monday, June 16, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Butler

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Teresa Spurling

Posted by on Jun 12, 2025

Teresa Spurling, 79, of Campbellsville, died June 11, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born May 2, 1946 to Floyd Elwin Phillips and Pearl Mae Benningfield Phillips in Elk Horn, Kentucky.

She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Campbellsville College in 1970.  In 1979, she received her Masters of Arts from Western Kentucky  University.  She received her Ph.D in Biblical Studies from the American College of Metaphysical Theology in 2003 and in 2006, she received her Ph.D from Capella University.

Teresa was a member of the National Science Teacher’s Association, Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators, The Kentucky Association of College Teachers of Education and the Kentucky Association of National Board Certified Teachers.

Teresa was also a member of the Taylor County Historical Society, the Kentucky Historical Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She enjoyed traveling, puzzles and genealogy.

Teresa is survived by her husband of 13 years, Charles Darnell of Campbellsville; her four sons:  Mark Spurling (Kate) of Bowling Green, Kentucky, David Spurling of Lexington, Kentucky, Ronald Spurling (Ana-Lisa) of West Henrietta, New York and Aaron Spurling (Amanda) of Mt. Sterling; ten grandchildren:  Caitlyn Spurling, Parker Spurling, Mark Allan Stinnett, Matthew Spurling, Mackenzie Spurling, Lucas Spurling, Collier Spurling, Edith Spurling, Grace Hollon and Jaxon Spurling; five great-grandchildren:  Acacia Estock, Lorelei Spurling, Jaydon Tyler Stinnett, Hunter Lee Spurling and Elodie Elizabeth Spurling; three brothers and one sister:  Johnny Phillips (Alois) and Pat Phillips (Rhonda) of Campbellsville, Paul Phillips (Tresea) of Elkhorn and Rose Milburn of Louisville.

Teresa was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Jimmie Spurling; her brother, Dwight Phillips and a daughter-in-law, Karen Spurling.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   2:00 P.M., Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Terry Swan

BURIAL:  Elk Horn Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE JIMMIE SPURLING SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY; LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Samuel Ray Benningfield

Posted by on Jun 12, 2025

Samuel Ray Benningfield, of Campbellsville, son of the late Marvin Benningfield and Ethel Puryear Benningfield, was born January 13, 1929 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 2:52 A.M., Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in Campbellsville.

Age:  96

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Methodist Church.

Sam was a retired bleach house employee with Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

He united in marriage to Mildred Gaddis December 20, 1947 and she preceded him in death April 23, 2016.

Sam loved spending time with his family and socializing.  He also enjoyed collecting antiques and feeding the birds and squirrels.

Sam is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Donald Walls of Campbellsville; four grandchildren:  Chase Walls and wife, Tasha, Tammy Benningfield Cox and Gerald Benningfield and wife, Kerrie of Campbellsville and Chance Walls and wife, Ashton of Hanson, Kentucky; five great-grandchildren:  Cole Gribbins, Austin Benningfield, Caleb Benningfield, Kinley Grace Walls and Urban Samuel Walls; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Stanley Eugene Benningfield May 5, 2009; three brothers:  James “Bud” Benningfield January 17, 2017, Walter Benningfield July 20, 2015 and Willis Benningfield February 5, 2015 and two half-brothers:  Victor Benningfield and Clarence Benningfield.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, June 13, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

MASONIC SERVICE: 12:00 P.M., Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ronnie Dooley

BURIAL:   Gaddis Ridge Cemetery

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