J. B. Crawley

Posted by on Nov 9, 2018

J. B. Crawley of Campbellsville, son of the late Dennis Wilmore Crawley and Isla May Hunt Crawley, was born November 30, 1920 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:30 A.M., Thursday, November 8, 2018 in Hodgenville. Age: 97
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon. J.B. also joined many missionary trips with the Baptist Mission Board to several areas of need in North America, South America, Europe and Africa.
As a civilian contracted with the United States Navy during World War II he taught radio and radar technology to the sailors, at this time he also developed many patents while with RCA and on his own.
J. B. was the builder and owner of multiple radio stations.
He was a 32nd degree Mason with the Pitman Mason Lodge #124 F & AM and a member of the Honorable Order of The Kentucky Colonels. He was a former President of the Kentucky Broadcasters Association and former President of the Kentucky Brotherhood. He obtained an Honorary Doctoral degree from Campbellsville University and had served as a Trustee there.
He united in marriage to Elizabeth Perkins December 21, 1941 and she preceded him in death October 26, 2003.
He is survived by one son and one daughter: James Bruce “Jimmy” Crawley, Jr. of Decatur, Alabama and Janie Killian and husband, Dr. Grant Killian of Lighthouse Point, Florida; two grandchildren: Bruce Crawley and wife, Kim and Michele Moore of Somerville, Alabama; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Samuel Crawley of Campbellsville; one sister-in-law, Laverne Crawley of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: D. W. Crawley, Jr., Elizabeth Crawley England and Rebecca Beams.

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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James E. Jones
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum

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Rev. Otis C. Skaggs

Posted by on Nov 9, 2018

Rev. Otis C. Skaggs of Campbellsville, son of the late Willie R. Skaggs and Virgie Bell Skaggs, was born November 27, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 7:30 A.M., Thursday, November 8, 2018 in Elizabethtown. Age: 84
He professed faith in Christ and was a member and former pastor of Grandview Baptist Church in Hardin County, Kentucky. Bro. Skaggs was called into the ministry in 1957 and ordained October 25, 1958. His first sermon was preached at Brush Creek Baptist Church September 15, 1957. He pastored for fifty-four years at several churches in Taylor, Green, Larue, Barren, Marion, Hardin, Casey and McCracken counties. While serving as pastor at Broadway Baptist Church in Paducah, he also ministered to over 1.5 million listeners across five states through radio and television programs. These daytime broadcasts were rated the number one listened in that area.
He studied the Bible over 111,000 hours, preached 7,789 sermons, officiated 367 funerals and baptized over 600 believers in Christ. He was a very talented pianist and organist and taught piano lessons for several years. He was the first bass singer for The Joymakers quartet from Greensburg. With no hesitation he would often play his banjo for the family’s entertainment. Bro. Skaggs was very well known for his teaching of the book of Revelation with great detail. He had a great love for his family, nature, gardening and homemade banana pudding. It could be said, that he was a very selfless person who never met a stranger Bro. Otis was a member of the Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels and served on the Taylor County School Board from 1990 – 1994. He was a graduate of Campbellsville College and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He united in marriage to Shirley Hunt on August 8, 1953.
Besides his wife, Shirley Skaggs of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and three daughters: Jeff Skaggs, Linda Johnson and spouse, Tony of Campbellsville, Jill Shofner of Greensburg and Lana Guill and husband, Keith of Paducah; seven grandchildren: Justin Welch, Brandon Skaggs and fiancé, Allie Larimore and Brittoni Metcalf and husband, Thomas of Campbellsville, Megan Houston of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Benji Guill and fiancé Tara Martin, Lisa Kidd and husband, Steve and Lexi Guill of Paducah, Kentucky; twelve great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; one sister, Mildred Kirtley of Montgomery, Illinois; two nieces and one nephew and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Doris Skaggs in infancy; two great-grandchildren: Elijah Metcalf and Raven Welch and a brother-in-law, Rob Kirtley.

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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, November 12, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. Gary Ervin, Gordon Hash and Rev. Jerry Noe

BURIAL: Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Cemetery

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David Allen, 56

Posted by on Nov 4, 2018

Mr. David Ingram Allen of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his home. Born on September 13, 1962 to the late Thomas and Aileen (Hedgespeth) Allen, he was 56 years, 1 month, and 22 days of age. Mr. Allen professed faith in Christ and was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was a former employee of Beams Grocery and Thrift Bargain Center, and had continued his mother’s Avon route after her passing. He was a well-respected man in the 1st District, and worked many years as a polling clerk in his precinct. He enjoyed collecting Indian artifacts and old money, and took many a leisurely walk through the woods enjoying God’s creation.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Four siblings: Brian Allen, Regina Thompson and husband Freddy, Shelia Warren, and Letha Davidson, all of Campbellsville,

One aunt: Kathryn Garnett of Campbellsville,

Two uncles: James Hedgespeth and Donald Underwood, both of Campbellsville,

Nieces and nephew: Natalie Hall, Nathan Thompson, and Courtney Mikel,

One great-nephew: Oliver Mikel,

A cousin: James Ray Hedgespeth of Campbellsville,

And several other family members and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Allen on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Mt. Carmel Church Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of Gideon Bibles or donations to Hosparus of Green River. Those can be made in person at the church during visitation, or online anytime through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of lrpetty.com

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Sharon Yocom, 56

Posted by on Nov 3, 2018

Mrs. Sharon Marie Yocom of Campbellsville passed away at her home at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 2, 2018. Born on March 13, 1962 to Verna (Keene) and the late Oliver Spencer, she was 56 years, 7 months, and 20 days of age. Mrs. Yocom had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She was a wife and homemaker, and loved her calling. Her favorite times were those she spent cooking and caring for her children and grandchildren.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Clay Yocom of Campbellsville,

Her mother: Verna Spencer of Louisville,

Four children: Christopher Spencer of Louisville, Tiffany Winkler and husband Daniel of Campbellsville, Jason Yocum of Campbellsville, and Ashley Yocum of Campbellsville,

Three siblings: Deborah Duncan and husband Darrell, Mark Spencer and wife Lisa, and Steve Spencer and wife Dorothy, all of Louisville,

Twelve grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a son, James Cahill and a brother: Timothy Spencer.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Yocom on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Daniel Lyons will be officiating. In fulfilment of her wishes, cremation will occur after the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Nov 5, from 4:00 PM until time for the funeral.

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, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of lrpetty.com

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Everett Wilson, 91

Posted by on Oct 30, 2018

Mr. Everett Wilson of Campbellsville, son of the late Mack and Myrtle Alma (Wood) Wilson, was born Friday, September 30, 1927 in Taylor County and departed this life on Monday, October 29, 2018 in Hodgenville at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home. He was 91 years and 1 month of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Miller’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Everett was a former truck driver, but always found time to go fishing.

Survivors include his wife: Freda (Perkins) Wilson of Campbellsville; his children: Dana Coomer of Dayton, Ohio, Greg Scott and wife Jill, and James Scott and wife Susan all of Campbellsville, and Patty Keltner and husband Billy Joe of Columbia; a brother: Buford Wilson of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Brooke Coomer and Leeann Asher, both of Ohio; 13 step-grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 21 step-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Robin Raynor; five brothers: Reed, Ralph, Gilbert, Howard and Floyd Wilson, and a sister: Virginia Taylor.

The funeral service for Mr. Everett Wilson will be Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Green River Memorial Cemetery. Full military honors will be accorded him by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Bro. Daniel Lyons and Bro. John Loper will be officiating the funeral service.

Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Tuesday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

Memorials are suggested to the Miller’s Chapel United Methodist Church. These may be made in person at the funeral home, or online at www.lrpetty.com/donations.

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Nina Davidson, 83

Posted by on Oct 30, 2018

Nina Riley Lewis Davidson, the daughter of the late Walter and Beulah (Smith) Riley, was born Monday, April 22, 1935 in Williamsburg, KY and departed this life on Monday, October 29, 2018 at her home in Campbellsville. She was 83 years, 6 months and 8 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and East Campbellsville Church of God.

Nina enjoyed crocheting and gardening, and took pleasure watching the hummingbirds that were attracted to the feeders she had at her home.

She united in marriage on September 24, 1960 to Alfred Davidson, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include five children: Steve Lewis and wife Bonnie, Kenny Lewis and wife Terry, and Phillip Davidson and wife Gwen, all of Campbellsville, Richard Lewis and wife Mary of Cincinnati and Carlene Evans and husband Danny of Hillsboro, OH; a sister: Nancy Back of Amelia, OH; a daughter-in-law: Letha Davidson of Campbellsville; seventeen grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son: Joel Davidson; three sisters: Virginia Cox, Earlene Cox, Elizabeth Partin; and a brother: Dempsey Riley.

The funeral service for Nina Riley Lewis Davidson will be Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Taylor County with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.

Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at the church.

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

Memorials are suggested to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. These may be made in person at the church, or online at the “How Can I Help” tab on the homepage of this site.

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Russell Glen Mobley

Posted by on Oct 29, 2018


Russell Glen Mobley of Campbellsville died October 26, 2018 at age 84 of complications from Parkinson’s disease at the Willows at Hamburg in Lexington.

Mobley was born on November 18, 1933 to Elmer Mobley and Ollie Allen Mobley in the Crane Creek community of Clay County as one of nine children. He attended a one-room school and graduated high school from the Oneida Baptist Institute in 1951. After service in the U. S. Air Force, Mobley received his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Kentucky. He married Carole Ann McDaniel Mobley of Lexington in 1957. Last year they celebrated their 61st anniversary.

In the early and mid-1960’s Mobley taught high school in the Lexington area, at Lafayette, Bryan Station, and Richmond Model. He directed the Lexington Children’s Theater and produced and directed musical theater for several summers in the Lexington area. He came to Campbellsville University in 1971 and was director of its theater program for 34 years.

Throughout his career, he was involved in local and state politics, church ministry, and sports broadcasting. He was the Republican candidate for the U.S. 6th congressional district in 1968, and served in state government as the Deputy Commissioner of Personnel, then Deputy Commissioner of Parks during the Nunn administration. In Taylor County, he was the Deputy Judge Executive in the late 1980’s. From 2000-08 he served in the Kentucky House of Representatives representing the 51st district (Taylor and Adair counties).

Mobley was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church (Lexington) and Campbellsville Baptist Church, and served as the Minister of Music at the Palestine Baptist Church and Lowell Ave. Baptist Church, both in Taylor County, during the 1970’s and 80’s.

For two decades he combined his love for sports and theatrical skills as a radio broadcaster for high school football and basketball in the Taylor County area, and served as the “Voice of the Tigers” for Campbellsville University.

Mobley is survived by his wife, Carole. He is also survived by his five children, Gregory Mobley of New Haven, Connecticut; Jeffrey Mobley and his wife Diana Bain Mobley of Nashville, Tennessee; Stephanie Mobley Woodie of Berea; Suzanne Mobley Bennett and her husband Joel Bennett of Lexington; and Joel Mobley and his wife Mary Beth Edwards Mobley of Oxford, Mississippi. He is survived by 13 grandchildren: Hannah Bennett of Lexington, Daniel Bennett of Carbondale, Illinois, Lydia Bennett of New York City, Hunter Mobley of Nashville, Holden Mobley of Nashville, Campbell Mobley of Nashville, Esther Mobley of San Francisco, Gregory Kelley of New York City, Thomas Mobley of Newton, Massachusetts, Eli Woodie of Lexington, Abigail Woodie of Berea, Max Mobley of Oxford, Mississippi, and Alex Mobley of Oxford, Mississippi, and two great-granddaughters Harper Bennett and Belle Mobley.

He is survived by three siblings, Violet Morguson of Lexington, Betty Ruth Hensley and her husband James Hensley of Owensboro, and Joe Lester Mobley of Spring Hill, Tennessee, and fifteen nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Elmer Mobley, Jr., Imon Mobley, John Mobley, Wendell Mobley, and Stephen Mobley.

Mobley was a devoted husband, son, brother, father and grandparent, a mentor to many young people whom he taught or directed, and an avid sportsman who fished, played racquet sports, basketball, and golf. With Carole, he enjoyed travel all over the globe, especially annual trips to New York City for the latest Broadway productions. Gifted in the arts, athletics, public service, and church life, tall and handsome, possessed of a commanding voice and physical presence, yet kind and generous, he naturally assumed the role of “leading man” in the eyes of his family and many others.

A memorial service will be held on November 3 at 4 pm in the Russ Mobley Theater on the campus of Campbellsville University. The family will receive friends at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville from 11:00 A.M. -3:00 P.M. that same day. The family expresses its gratitude to the staff of the Willows at Hamburg for their tender care of our beloved “Papaw” over the past year and a half.

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Cliff Lamb

Posted by on Oct 29, 2018

Cliff Lamb of Campbellsville, son of the late Joe Lamb and Nellie Mae Sampley Lamb, was born October 12, 1928, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He died at 4:03 A.M., Monday, October 29, 2018 in Hodgenville. Age: 90
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the St. Mark United Methodist Church.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Cliff was a self-employed barber and was the former owner of a barber shop in Orlando, Florida.
He united in marriage to Mae Cornett.
Besides his wife, Mae Lamb of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Reagan Lamb and wife, Diane of Port St. Lucie, Florida and Leah Lamb of Jacksonville, Florida; four grandchildren: Ryann K. Lamb of Mississippi, Andrew Jordan Lamb and wife, Sarah, Jane Meghan Lamb and Kent Blosser and wife, Kate of Florida; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters: George Lamb, Laura Alfrey, Martha Loy and Alice Jones.
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VISITATION: 1:00 – 4:00 P.M., Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 4:00 P.M., Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Tony Franklin
BURIAL: 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 5, 2018 at Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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Lanny Druin

Posted by on Oct 27, 2018

Lanny Druin of Campbellsville, son of the late Charlie R. Druin and Venie Franklin Druin, was born January 13, 1945, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:40 A.M., Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 73
He professed faith in Christ and attended Saloma Baptist Church.
Lanny was a salesman at Cox Interior and had been employed for over thirty six years. He enjoyed playing golf and loved watching his grandsons play sports.
He united in marriage to Ann Curry December 17, 1965.
Besides his wife, Ann Druin, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Jeffery Druin and wife, Angela of Bardstown and Beverly Druin of Shelbyville; three grandsons: Zack Mings and wife, Shelby of Shelbyville, Clay Druin and Kyle Druin of Bardstown; one great-grandson, Druin Tate Mings of Shelbyville; one sister, Freida Anderson of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Bobby Druin and Audrey Weatherford.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, October 29, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. John Chowning

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Sammie Bryant

Posted by on Oct 26, 2018


Sammie Bryant of Campbellsville, son of the late Coy Bryant and Eula Grant Bryant, was born August 1, 1930, in Adair County, Kentucky and departed this life at 10:44 P.M., Thursday, October 25, 2018 at his home in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
He attended the First Church of God on Hillcrest Drive in Campbellsville and attended services regularly and enjoyed the fellowship of his Church family.
He served his country honorable in the United States Army in 1954 and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was proud to serve his Country and was granted an honorable discharge on March 12, 1962.
Sammie was an employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville for approximately thirty-seven years and was retired from this place of employment.
Sammie’s favorite past times were fishing, hunting and gardening as long as his health permitted. He also loved to work in the yard and enjoyed the beauty of a weed free lawn and beautiful flowers.
Sam is survived by his wife, Shelbie Jean Clark and they united in marriage on June 28, 1959 at Campbellsville Christian Church by Minister Paul Bohrer.
Also survived by one son, Steve “Buckwheat” Bryant and fiancée, China Nolley of Campbellsville and a daughter, Susan Halliday and husband, Duane of Frankfort; two grandchildren: Drew Bryant and companion, Tasha Goodman of Campbellsville and Sarah Bell and husband, Jordan of Charleston, South Carolina; one step-great-granddaughter, Darby Halliday of Ruskin, Florida; chosen son, Robert “Boo” Cowherd and wife, Deanna of Campbellsville; three brothers and two sisters: Keith Bryant and wife, Connie, Noel Bryant and Shirley Seaborne and husband, Roy of Campbellsville, Robert “Bob” Bryant and wife, Marilyn, of Memphis, Indiana and Cleo Burress of Mt. Washington; one sister-in-law, Priscilla Thomas and husband, Shelby of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy and Eula Grant Bryant and his father and mother-in-law, P. C. and Irene Clark.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 29, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Evan Tedder
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE 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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