Boyd Grace, 76

Posted by on Sep 15, 2024

Mr. Boyd Grace, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Leo and Doris Grace was born, January 2, 1948 in Dunedin, Florida and departed this life on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Taylor Regional Hospital having attained the age of 76 years.

He was a Navy Veteran, having served in the Vietnam and was of the Christian Faith.

He was a former sign supply manager and did custom sign work.

Boyd enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and baking and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife: Suzann (Myers) Grace of Campbellsville; a daughter: Angela Bradberry and husband Joel of Texas and Jon and Jeanine Robinson and family of Campbellsville of whom he considered his own.

Also survived by three grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren,  lifelong friends: Dorene Jones and family of Florida, Frank and Mary Robinson and family and Peggy Lawson, both Columbia and Gillis, Barbara and Jesse Boils all of Campbellsville and his friends at Tublite and Heath and Company.

The family chose cremation and no formal services are scheduled.

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

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Donna Farmer, 77

Posted by on Sep 13, 2024

Donna Farmer, 77

Donna Barnett Farmer, age 77, of Campbellsville, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Louisville, KY. She lost her battle with liver cancer. Donna was the daughter of the late Edward “Bear” Barnett and Geneva Peters Barnett and was born November 9, 1946, near Yuma in Taylor County, KY.

She is survived by two sons; Christopher Farmer, and Jason Farmer and his wife Andrea all of Campbellsville, four grandchildren, one sister; Shirley Bright of Campbellsville, one brother; Ralph Barnett of Russell Springs, KY, and a host of other relatives, friends and her church family.

She was a member of the Point Pleasant Baptist Church, a member of the Jane Lampton Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, and a member of the Society of Boonesborough. She was a descendant of the Daniel Boone family.

She retired from the Cabinet of Family and Children as an Eligibility Caseworker. She also worked many years for the Hansford Auction Co. as a clerk and cashier. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and she loved genealogy and had worked very hard to trace her family roots.

The funeral for Donna Barnett Farmer will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 1:00 P.M.  at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.

Bro. Jim Collison will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 5 – 8:00 P.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to the Point Pleasant Baptist Church building fund and can be made at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Christopher Farmer, Jason Farmer, George Craig, David Farmer, Jason Caulk, Brad Akridge.

Honorary Pallbearers: Donnie Gray, and Jimmy Cable.

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Brenda Gupton Allen

Posted by on Sep 10, 2024

Brenda Gupton Allen of Campbellsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 13, 1943 to the late Gertrude Grant and Ossian Crawley Gupton.       Age: 81

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark Methodist Church. She was in the Emilene Milby Circle and held many positions in the other local and district boards of the United Methodist Women.

Brenda started her work career humbly as a Supervisor at Big K. Honing her skills and work ethic early on, she would continue to work for other businesses in Taylor County including Ingersoll-Rand and Cox’s Cabinets before becoming a central and instrumental community member for Campbellsville.

Brenda served as the City Clerk for four years and then became the first female Mayor of Campbellsville.  She served three terms as Mayor and took great pride in the community that she loved dearly.

Her many accomplishments in her prestigious life included: Executive Director of the Healing Place for two years, Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services for four years which was appointed by the Governor, Campbellsville Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 2011, Office Assistant of the President of Campbellsville University for four years, Honorable Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Emmaus Community and chosen as the Business and Professional Women Club Woman of the year in 1985, 1992, and 2002.

Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Ronnie Allen of Campbellsville; three sons and daughters-in-law whom she loved dearly and was very proud of:  Bryan and Linda Allen of Jefferson, Georgia, Jon and Marcia Allen of Campbellsville, and Brent and Kym Allen of Evans, Georgia; five grandchildren whom she cherished dearly and was known to them as Grambie: Caleigh Allen, Ciara and Nick Bagnasco, Lance Allen, AJ Allen, and Brynna Allen.

Brenda was also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters: Bobby Ray Gupton, Georgia Beard, Arbell Hall, and Lola Mae Gupton in infancy.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL:  2:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Lanny Garner and Mayor Dennis Benningfield and Key Man Lee

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR ST. MARK METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Joshua Tyler Garrett, 37

Posted by on Sep 9, 2024

Mr. Joshua Tyler Garrett of Campbellsville, son of Randy Gale Garrett and Debbie Jo (Clark) Garrett, passed from this life on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his residence. Born on September 9, 1986 in Taylor County, he was 37 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Garrett was an employee of DHL in Bowling Green. He was a noted gearhead and a race enthusiast, and loved his job and his family.

Besides his parents, he is survived by:

Two children: Jaxon Garrett and Aliyah Garrett, both of Campbellsville,

Four siblings: Rhonda Jarvis and husband John of Louisville, and Deanna Caulk and husband Kevin, Ryan Garrett and wife Angela, and Jeremy Garrett and wife Hanna, all of Campbellsville,

And a host of extended family members and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Shirley Garrett and Pauline Sallee.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Garrett on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT (1:00 PM CDT) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:00-2:00 PM EDT (11:00-1:00 CDT).

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the The MARC in Bowling Green. Donations may be made in person at the funeral home.

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Bob Clark

Posted by on Sep 9, 2024

Bob Clark of Campbellsville, son of the late Robert Samuel Clark, Sr., and Lillian Bruner Clark, was born on November 30, 1953 in Shelbyville, Kentucky.  He died at  7:30 A.M., Monday, September 9, 2024 in Campbellsville.       Age:  70

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years.  Bob was also a Steeple Fabricator for several companies and Vice Chairman on the Taylor County School Board.

He united in marriage to Mary Quisenberry September 3, 1993.

Besides his wife, Mary Clark of Campbellsville, Bob is survived by one son and two daughters: Robert Clark, III, and Kristen Ann Walters and husband, Tom of Campbellsville, and Kelly Marie Barnett and husband, Randy of Rineyville; six grandchildren,: Austin Seaborne and wife, Sarah, Harley Harkness and husband, Jake, Jake Walters and wife, Ciera, Chandler Walters, Neveah Clark, and Raelyn Clark; four great-grandchildren: Maisyn Harkness, Merle Harkness, Audrey Seaborne, and Myles Walters; three sisters: Renee Kessler and husband, Marc of Greensburg, Beverly Manley and husband, Gerald of Waddy, and Sandra Blanton and husband, Larry of Paoli, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Kenneth Bishop, Rev. Haywood Riner and Harley Harkness

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

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Juanita Nelson

Posted by on Sep 9, 2024

Juanita Skaggs Nelson, 73, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Garlen Skaggs and Louise Nelson Skaggs was born October 17th, 1950 in Greensburg, Kentucky, and departed this life on Monday, September 2nd, 2024.

Juanita enjoyed quilting and made many quilts over the years. She worked as a nurse for over 40 years. Juanita enjoyed listening to old country music. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Taylor’s Chapel Methodist Church.

 

Juanita is survived by:

Two sons: Sean Nelson and his wife, Lisa; and Shane Nelson, all of Campbellsville

Four grandchildren: Zachary Nelson, Zoey Nelson, Justin Barrett, and Bailey Butler, all of Campbellsville

Two sisters: Teresa Smith of Campbellsville and Linda Cobb of Greensburg

Four nieces and one nephew: Dana Soto of Campbellsville; Robin McKenzie of Summersville; Tammi Calhoun of Greensburg; Pennie Akin of Greensburg; and Corey Smith of Campbellsville

A host of other family and friends

 

 

VISITATION: Sunday, September 8th, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

 

FUNERAL: Monday, September 9th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville. Bro. Mark Price will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery.

 

PALLBEARERS: Corey Smith, Zachary Nelson, Zoey Nelson, Xander Foster, Justin Barrett, Bailey Butler, Jamie Creason, and Steve Smith

 

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy be in the form of donations to the Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery fund which may be made at the funeral home.

 

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

 

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Doug Williams

Posted by on Sep 7, 2024

Doug Williams, son of Louise Pierce Manasco and the late Kenneth Williams, was born on May 31, 1955 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 2:36 P.M., Friday, September 6, 2024 in Elizabethtown.  Age:  69

Doug professed faith in Christ, was a faithful committed Christian and a member of Levelwoods Methodist Church.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was a shipping and receiving employee with Quality Service Installation.

He united in marriage to Julie Bergstrom July 25, 1981.

Doug was a loving husband and father and enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

Besides his wife, Julie Williams of Campbellsville, Doug is survived by one daughter, Heather Duckworth of Evansdale, Iowa; four grandchildren:  Zach Duckworth, Cody Duckworth and Casey Duckworth and wife, Kari of Waterloo, Iowa and Alyssa Duckworth of Evansdale, Iowa; one great-granddaughter, Charleigh Duckworth of Waterloo, Iowa; his mother, Louise Manasco of Campbellsville; three brothers and three sisters:  Steve Williams and wife, Sherri of Greensburg, Jeff Williams and wife, Dawn of Little Rock, Arkansas, Greg Williams and wife, Lisa and Jackie Pieper of Davenport, Iowa, Debbie Murphy and husband, Dale of Elizabethtown and Kathy Schmacht of Ulah, Illinois; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his dad, Kenneth Williams; one brother, Scott Williams and his step-father, Jesse Manasco.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, September 9, 2024 at Levelwoods Methodist Church

FUNERAL:           1:00 P.M., Monday, September 9, 2024, at Levelwoods Methodist Church in Buffalo by Bro. Wallace Votaw

BURIAL:  Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

FAMILY EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GREEN RIVER MINISTRIES OR LEVELWOODS METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Edna Read

Posted by on Sep 6, 2024

Edna Read daughter of the late Joseph Bentley Read and Nora Crews Read, was born on April 4, 1946 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 11:50 A.M., Wednesday, September 4, 2024 in Campbellsville.

Edna professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.

She was a self employed in home caregiver.

She is survived by one brother and one sister: John Read and wife, Sharon and Evalene Read of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Larry Read, Delores Jeffries, Josie Osborne, Linda Smith, Robert Read, Rosaline Read, Catherine Read, Norma Jean Read, Harry Read and Benny Read and three half-brothers: Joe Read, Glenn Read and Zeke Sapp.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Newton

BURIAL: Elkhorn Cemetery

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Lanny Morgeson

Posted by on Sep 3, 2024

Lanny Morgeson, son of the late Goebel Randall Morgeson and Virginia Mae Knopp Morgeson, was born on August 15, 1952 in Marion County, Kentucky.  He died at 5:48 A.M., Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Campbellsville.   Age:  72

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army.

Lanny was a retired employee of Hendrickson Truck Axle in Lebanon and a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

He united in marriage to Juanita Jo Morgeson and later united in marriage to Shelia Marcum April 22, 2000.

Lanny was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He loved camping, fishing, golfing and spending time with family and friends.

Besides his wife, Shelia Morgeson of Campbellsville, Lanny is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Joe Morgeson and wife, Tammy of Berea, Rodney Morgeson and wife, Misty of Greensburg and Daphni Price and husband, Jeremy of Georgetown; six grandchildren:  Chelsey Morgeson and wife, Courtney of Chicago, Illinois, Cameron Morgeson, and Madison Morgeson and significant other, Dakota Milby of Summersville, Zachary Morgeson of Berea, and Olivia Price and Corbin Price of Georgetown; three great-grandchildren:  Indi Rose Milby, Bodi Cardale Milby and Cleo Morgeson; one brother, Jimmy Morgeson and wife, Carolyn of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, September 6, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL MASS:          11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church by Rev. Fr. Sheejan George

BURIAL: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery

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

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Cheryl Dawn Spratt

Posted by on Sep 3, 2024

Cheryl Dawn Spratt of Campbellsville, daughter of Becky Thompson Spratt and the late Bill Spratt, was born December 4, 1964 in Taylor County.  She died at 3:01 P.M., Sunday, September 1, 2024 in Columbia.   Age:  59

She professed faith in Christ at an early age.

She was a retired employee of the Social Security Administration after thirty-four years of service.

Dawn loved taking bus trips with her mom.

She is survived by her mother, Becky Spratt of Campbellsville; special aunts and uncles:  Jean and Jodie Burkhead, Patricia and Donnie Gray, Terry and Betty Thompson, Hilda Bell and Mike Maupin and Pam Thompson; several special cousins and many friends.

Dawn was also preceded in death by her grandparents:  Henry and Fannie Spratt and Jimmy and Bessie Thompson and two uncles and one aunt:  Philip Thompson, Gilbert Thompson and Mary Sue Jarboe and husband, David.

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VISITATION:  9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman

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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