Leroy Knifley

Posted by on Aug 7, 2025

Leroy Knifley of Campbellsville, son of the late Gilbert Knifley and Cecil Bryant Knifley, was born October 6, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 5:39 P.M., Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age:  92

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.  Leroy loved his Lord and family.

He enjoyed working and worked every day as a farmer.  Leroy was successful with everything he did.

Leroy united in marriage to Mae Sublett February 18, 1953 and she preceded him in death March 21, 2022.

He is survived by two sons: Eugene Knifley and wife, Delaine and Kenneth Knifley of Campbellsville; one grandson, Lyle Knifley and wife, Amy of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren:  Aleah Knifley, Lance Knifley and Aubreigh Knifley; two brothers and one sister:  Bobby Knifley and wife, Sue Ellen and Lowell Knifley and wife, Shirley of Campbellsville and Carol McKinley of Danville; one sister-in-law, Monnie Knifley of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers:  James H. “Jimmie” Knifley and Russell Knifley in infancy.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul. Patton

BURIAL:    Cane Valley Cemetery

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

 

 

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Raymond Pendleton

Posted by on Aug 6, 2025

Raymond Pendleton of Campbellsville, son of the late Eddie Wheat Pendleton and Flora Elizabeth Larimore Pendleton, was born May 22, 1933 in Borger, Texas.  He died at 5:55 P.M., Monday, August 4, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age:  92

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army.

Raymond was a hard worker and a retired farmer.  His family said he was a good man who loved to cut-up and tell jokes.

He united in marriage to Susan Garrett October 12, 1956.

Besides his wife, Susan Pendleton of Campbellsville, Raymond is survived by several nieces and nephews; a special caregiver, Margaret Skaggs and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters:  James L. Pendleton, Edward Pendleton, Robert M. Pendleton, John W. Pendleton, Bernard Pendleton, Betty Richerson and Pauline Patterson.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Collison, Sr.

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY 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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Lilburn Hedgespeth

Posted by on Aug 5, 2025

Lilburn Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, son of the late Hobert Hedgespeth and Lydia Mae Morris Hedgespeth, was born March 17, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 6:09 P.M., Sunday, August 3, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age:  92

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for several years.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army.

Lilburn was the retired owner of Lake Village and Ace Hardware.

He united in marriage to Pauline Thompson July 31, 1954 and she preceded him in death March 14, 1975.  He later united in marriage to Eleanor Money Tucker July 16, 1983.

He was a devoted father who was quick to sacrifice for family, came to every event, and always led by example.  He was encouraging even when times were tough for him, was guided by his faith and cared deeply for family and friends.

Besides his wife, Eleanor Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, Lilburn is survived by one son, Tony Hedgespeth and fiance’, Angela Bledsoe of Bowling Green; three stepchildren: Bill Tucker and wife, Janis of Knoxville, Tennessee, John Tucker and wife, Vicky of Lexington and Laura Hatcher and husband, Danny of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: T. J. Tucker and wife, April of Nashville, Tiffany Barton and husband, Daniel and Traci Price and husband, Justin of Knoxville, Tennessee, Andrea Henderson and husband, Matt of Lexington and Daniel Hatcher and wife, Megan and Brittany Hunt and husband, Jeff of Campbellsville; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph Hedgespeth and wife, Galoris of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister:  Forster Hedgespeth, Terry Hedgespeth, Clifton Edmond Hedgespeth, Ronald Keith Hedgespeth and Ora Frances Hash.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, August 11, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Monday, August 11, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Griesemer

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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Randy Thomas Wilson, 68

Posted by on Aug 3, 2025

Randy Thomas Wilson, of Louisville, formerly of Bradfordsville, the son of the late Henry Thomas Wilson, Jr and Sharon Skaggs, was born April 24, 1957 in Illinois, and departed this life on Sunday, August 3, 2025 in Campbellsville at the home of his daughter. He was 68 years of age.

He was a former Armored Truck Driver and was of the Baptist Faith.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Velda Pierce.

Randy enjoyed fishing, hunting, arrowhead hunting, frog gigging and making Indian artifacts.

Survivors include a daughter and son: Erica Dishman and husband Tristian, Jeff Wilson and their mother Donna Barnett, all of Campbellsville; a sister: Cherry Murphy and husband Terry; a brother: Scott Wilson and wife Kathy.

Also surviving are three grandchildren: Cory Dishman, Connor Dishman and Meadow Wilson; one great-grandchild: Zyra Dishman; a special friend and co-worker: Robert Priddy and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family of Randy Thomas Wilson chose cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.

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

 

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Barbara Sue Allen, 63

Posted by on Aug 3, 2025

Barbara Sue Allen of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Fredrick “Freddie” and Dorline (Graham) Thompson, was born April 11, 1962 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Friday, August 1, 2025 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 63 years of age.

She made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed fishing, going to flea markets and spending time with family.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Jewell Leon Thompson and Danny Thompson.

She is survived by two sons and a daughter: Paul Allen of Buffalo, Jannifer Fisher and husband Manuel and Danny Allen and wife Jenny all of Campbellsville; five sisters: Mary Gray of Campbellsville, Margaret Embry and Tammy Seal and husband Robert all of Mannsville, Nina Sanders and husband Darrell of Mammoth Cave and Josephine Martinez of Hodgenville.

Also seven grandchildren and a host of step-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

The funeral for Barbara Sue Allen will be Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

Interment in the Otter Creek Cemetery

Family requests visitation after 10:00 A.M. Wednesday until time for the service.

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John Francis Patterson

Posted by on Jul 30, 2025

John Francis Patterson

John Francis Patterson of Campbellsville was born on December 24, 1949, in Flemingsburg, KY, to the late Clarence Clement Patterson and Virginia Lee Gardiner Patterson, and departed this life on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 75 years of age.

He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971 and was stationed in Panama. John was a graduate of Fleming County High School and received an accounting degree from Morehead State University. After college, he began his career at Taylor County RECC, where he worked as an Office Manager until his retirement. He attended Our Lady of Fatima in Phillipsburg until his health declined. He enjoyed golf, fishing, farming, hunting, and camping.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Ann Patterson; his daughters, Kim Daulton and her husband Travis of Somerset, Jennifer Beth Trimble and her husband Marty of Richmond, KY, and one son, Tim King and his wife, Kenni; Two stepchildren, Cindy Armes and her husband, Todd of Hardinsburg, KY, and Kevin Munday of Campbellsville. Eight grandchildren, Austin Daulton (Adrienne Dailey), Evan Daulton (Vanna), Benjamin Trimble, William Trimble, Jordan Armes, Ava Armes, Avery Munday, and Brooklynn Loveless; one brother, Joseph Patterson of Decatur, Alabama, and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Clem Patterson.

There will be a Funeral Mass for John Francis Patterson on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 8680 Calvary Road, Campbellsville, KY, with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Rev. Fr. Sheejan George will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

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Raymond Alan Morris

Posted by on Jul 27, 2025

Raymond Alan Morris

Raymond Alan Morris of Campbellsville, KY, the son of Robert Alan Morris of Campbellsville and the late Pauline (Williams) Morris, was born May 27, 1954, in Jefferson County, KY, and departed this life on Friday, July 25, 2025, at his residence. He was 71 years of age.

He made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Columbia. He loved Jesus and sharing about Him with anyone he met.

Raymond enjoyed music and played many instruments, including the guitar and Native American flutes. He also loved motor cross racing, gardening, hunting, traveling, and was just a passionate person in general with a warm, fun personality that cannot be easily forgotten.

Survivors include his wife, Bunnie (Knight) Morris of Campbellsville; two daughters: Krystal Eddleman and husband Shane of Tennessee, Amber Flinchum and husband Jordan of Campbellsville; a step-daughter: Leah Tucker of Russell Springs; a host of cousins, including Michael Berry and Alan Wheatcroft, and other relatives and many friends.

The funeral service for Raymond Alan Morris will be on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with cremation to follow.

Pastor Brian Hadley will be officiating.

Family requests visitation after 1:00 P.M. on Thursday until the time for the service.

Honorary Pallbearers: Shane Eddleman, Jordan Flinchum, Jeremy Coe, Josh Brown, Charlie Brown, Michael Berry, and Alan Wheatcraft.

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Prunice Delbert Barnett

Posted by on Jul 26, 2025

Prunice Delbert Barnett

Prunice Delbert Barnett was born March 29, 1944, to the late Vernon and Nellie Barnett in Hart County, Kentucky. On Thursday, July 24, 2025, God saw fit to call him home at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was 81 years old.

He professed his faith at an early age at Mount Gilboa Baptist Church in Hart County, Kentucky.

Prunice worked as a welder at Kentucky Trailer in Louisville, KY, for 30 years. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time at home in his garage no matter the weather. Everyone knew he would be in his garage rain or shine, hot or cold. The garage was his sanctuary, and it became a popular sitting spot for family and friends. If the garage could talk, it would have many stories to tell. Before his health failed him, he would also enjoy mowing his lawn and working on vehicles.

To know Prunice was to love him. He enjoyed teasing and picking on family and friends. He even teased and joked in his final hours. He would always say, “If I didn’t like you, I wouldn’t pick on you or talk to you”.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Nellie Barnett; two brothers, Farris Barnett and Warren (Tom) Barnett; one sister, Rebecca Garnett; 4 nephews and two nieces.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife Mary (Boo) Barnett of Campbellsville, KY; two sons, Jeffrey (Anita) Barnett of Columbia, KY and Stacey Groves of Louisville, KY; one daughter, Tara (Charles) Acklin of Louisville, KY; 5 granddaughters; 3 grandsons; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The funeral service for Prunice Delbert Barnett will be Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Crown Hill Cemetery.

Rev. Joshua Hale will officiate.

The family requests visitation on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

 

Acknowledgement

The family of Prunice Barnett would like to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of our thoughts, prayers, love, support, comforting words, gifts, and all acts of kindness shown to us during our time of grief. May God continue to shine his light on all of you.

The Family

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Jeremy “Pops” Ogelvie

Posted by on Jul 26, 2025

Jeremy Ogelvie of Campbellsville, son of the late Harold Dean Ogelvie and Linda Lou Daniels Ogelvie, was born July 26, 1971 in Oswego, Illinois.  He died at 6:30 P.M., Friday July 25, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age:  53

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

Jeremy was a former employee of TGKY and also worked as a paramedic in Whitesburg, KY.

He loved motorcycles, music and his family and was a huge supporter of Toys for Kids.

He is survived by two sons and one daughter: Timothy Ogelvie and wife, Amber, Justin Hansford, and McKayla Ogelvie all of Campbellsville; bonus kids special to him: Trenton Harris and Tristian Harris, of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Serenity Hansford of Florida, Sofia Ogelvie, Railynn Ogelvie, and Walker Ogelvie of Campbellsville; his grandmother: Loretta Daniels of Hazard, KY; special friends and family: Lisa and John Harris, Tracey Kately, Bessie Curtis, and Starr Brown; many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Earl Rodgers

BURIAL: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery

 

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TOYS FOR KIDS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Vanda Wilson

Posted by on Jul 25, 2025

Vanda Wilson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Roy Curry and Evelyn Bishop Curry, was born September 29, 1961 in Green County, Kentucky.   She died at 3:46 A.M., Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her home in Campbellsville surrounded by her family.   Age:  63

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

Vanda was a retired nursing assistant.

She united in marriage to Terry Wilson May 28, 1990.

Vanda had a passion for animals and was always on the lookout to rescue any animal she saw in need.  She loved her grandbabies and they affectionately called her “Nana.”

Besides her husband, Terry Wilson of Campbellsville, Vanda is survived by

two sons and two daughters: Allen Whitehead, Amanda Caffee and husband, Robert and Latisha Dulworth of Campbellsville and Evan Graves and wife, Vanessa of Covington; six grandchildren:  Cody Ray, Ava Caffee, Nathan Ray, Allison Whitehead, Danika Graves and Wayne Graves; one brother, Willie John Curry of Tucson, Arizona; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Vanda was also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister:  Danny Curry, Lonzo Curry, Herman Curry, Jerry Curry and Hazel Hollins

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, July 28, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Monday, July 28, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Leslie Jewell

BURIAL:   Bishop Family Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TAYLOR COUNTY SPCA AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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