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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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 16, 2025
Henry Burr Harrison, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Henry Dahoney Harrison and Sarah Lena (Dicken) Harrison, was born February 27, 1955 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, December 7, 2025 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 70 years of age.
He was a former employee of Cox Cabinets, Wholesale Hardwood Interiors and Ingersoll Rand and was of the Baptist Faith.
He enjoyed going to Druthers, fishing and selling produce and flowers.
Survivors include a sister: Betty Grissom of Scottsville; step-niece: Debbie Donovan and husband Ronny and a host of cousins and friends.
A graveside service for Henry Burr Harrison will be Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville with burial to follow.
Rev. Paul Dicken will be officiating
There will be NO visitation prior to the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 15, 2025
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Herbie Dickens of Campbellsville, son of the late Edgar Dickens and Leona Bogges Dickens, was born March 10, 1938 in Hazy Creek, West Virginia. He died at 1:30 P.M., Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of 3 Trees Church.
Herbie was the former owner of Lakeview Motel in Campbellsville and a carwash in Cleveland, Ohio prior to moving to Campbellsville.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and he was loved in return by all his family and friends. Herbie enjoyed woodworking and had a fondness for old cars.
He united in marriage to Dorothy “Dot” Jackson, November 16, 1957.
Besides his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Dickens, he is survived by two sons: Harvey Dickens and wife, Michele and Mark Dickens and significant other, Jan Wade of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Sarah Mattingly, Danielle Manning, Chloe Dickens and her sister Millie Hendrick; three great-grandchildren: Tatem Mattingly, Mia Manning and Campbell Manning; two brothers and one sister: Eddie Dickens, Leonard Dickens and wife, Jerri and Francis Jarrel-Dickens; a special sister-in-law, Phyllis Dickens, a special brother-in-law, Bob Shuman; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death one granddaughter: Allison Victoria Dickens; two brothers and two sisters: Donald Dickens, Eugene Dickens, Reba Petry and Juanita Fowler.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M – 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 19, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 19, 2025 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jason Hood
Burial: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
Pallbearers: John Bertram, Mike Bruce, Jason Ford, Danny Hatcher, Mike Judd, Mark Manning, AJ Mattingly, Troy Young
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR TO THE LADY BUG ENDOWMENT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY IN WHICH DONATIONS MAY BE GIVEN AT THE FUNERAL HOME OR BY MAILING A CHECK TO:
THE OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT
1 UNIVERSITY DR UPO 784, CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY 42718
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 14, 2025
Vicki Jo Middleton of Liberty, daughter of Joyce ((Wilson) Blair and the late Jerry Martin Middleton, was born in Boyle County, KY on November 25, 1964. She departed this life on December 13, 2025 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 61 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a former employee of several local restaurants and factories, as well as Disneyworld. She loved to make people laugh and her friends carry many stories of times spent socializing, listening to music, or hunting arrowheads, but always having fun.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Two children: Chaz Groves and Shaylah Wilkey,
Her mother: Joyce Blair of Liberty,
Two siblings: Christopher Middleton and James Middleton,
A grandson: Kian,
A lifelong best friend: Cathy Wiser,
Several cousins, including Chasity Simpson,
A niece and nephew: Amanda Buzzard and Blake Middleton,
And a host of other family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Viki Jo on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Micah Sears will officiate. Burial will follow in the Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Casey County.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 13, 2025
Obituary for Donald Watson Dabney
Donald Watson Dabney of Campbellsville, son of the late Hershel Dabney and Christine Watson Dabney, was born February 12, 1939, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He passed away at 3:05 A.M., Friday, December 12, 2025, in Campbellsville, at the age of 86.
Mr. Dabney was a faithful Christian whose life was a reflection of his strong beliefs and devotion. He was a member and deacon of Campbellsville Baptist Church. He served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army Reserves and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Donald was a proud alumnus of Campbellsville High School and the University of Kentucky, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
On February 10, 1962, he united in marriage with Barbara Dean Dabney, who preceded him in death on June 9, 2014. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Kristi Dabney Peterson, on March 8, 2019.
He is survived by one son, Donald Dabney Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Paige Dabney-Hunt and her husband, Andy; Don M. Dabney and his wife, Reagan; Peyton Dabney; Trey Peterson and his partner, Dana; and Kendall Peterson. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren: Augustus Hunt, Charlotte Dabney, and Lilith Peterson, along with many other relatives and friends.
Visitation: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, December 15, 2025, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, officiated by Dr. Dwayne Norman and Pastor Nathan Johnson
Burial: Brookside Cemetery
Pallbearers: Don M. Dabney Peyton Dabney Andy Hunt Trey Peterson
Expressions of sympathy are requested in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles or Hosparus of Green River and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
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