Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 1, 2025
Bernice Rainwater of Campbellsville, daughter of Charles Thomas “Charlie” Ratcliff and Jewell Mae Skaggs Ratcliff, was born August 2, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:40 A.M., Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 85
Bernice professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
She was employed at Taylor County Middle School cafeteria for over twenty years.
She united in marriage to William “Billy” Ras Rainwater July 2, 1960.
Bernice enjoyed being outdoors, mowing, working in h er flowers and going to yard sales. Bernice loved spending time with her family, cooking for them (especially her “famous” fried apple pies) and decorating for the holidays. She also enjoyed boating and traveling in the family motor home as she and Billy had traveled to thirty-eight states and Canada several times. They enjoyed 15 years “snowbirding” to Florida each winter making lifelong friends.
Besides her husband, Billy Rainwater of Campbellsville, Bernice is survived by one son and one daughter: William Dennis Rainwater and Karen Renee Reynolds (Tim) of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: William Joshua Rainwater (Janine) and Jordan Allen Rainwater (Jessica Hodges Jones) of Louisville, Devin Renee Cowherd (Christian) and William Reginald Reynolds (Sydney) of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren: Addie Reyn Cowherd, Terron Robert Cowherd and Karolyn Raz Reynolds; one brother, Roger Dale Ratcliff and wife, Wanda of Georgetown; two sisters-in-law: Vicki Ratcliff of Tompkinsville and Marie Ratcliff of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Bernice was also preceded in death by two brothers: Earl Ratcliff and David Ratcliff.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 2, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning and Rev. Jim Collison, III
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE WELCOMED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 29, 2025
Mary Kathryn Lawson, the daughter of the late William Blane “Little Bill” and Mary Liza (Johnson) Barnett, was born August 6, 1924, in Campbellsville and departed this life on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 100 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Faith Alive Church, and a former employee of Fruit of the Loom.
Her greatest loves was for the Lord, singing southern gospel songs, cooking, quilting, and spending time with her children.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Lawson, in 2010, a daughter, Geraldine Brewer, in 2015, and a son, Ira Kenneth Lawson, as an infant.
Also preceding her in death was six brothers: Leonard, Huley, James, Owen Thomas, Richard, and Everett “Dude” Barnett; four sisters: Velma Christerson, Clara Brown, Mattie Lou Price, and Ester Roberts.
Survivors include two daughters and two sons: Dorothy Little and husband Earl of Campbellsville, Betty Nations and husband Buster of Milsap, TX, Jerry Lawson and Terry Lawson and wife Kathy all of Campbellsville; a brother: Ralph Barnett and wife Dorothy of Mt. Washington; a special nephew: Ray Barnett and wife Charlene of Mt. Washington; four grandchildren and a host of great- grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Mary Kathryn Lawson will be Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. David Boils will be officiating.
Family requests visitation on Thursday after 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 29, 2025
Geraldine Ford of Campbellsville, daughter of Bennie Perkins and Lola Sweeden Perkins, was born December 29, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:24 A.M., Sunday, April 27, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 84
She professed faith in Christ and attended of Kellyville Community Church.
She united in marriage to Bobby Joe Ford December 5, 1980 and he preceded her in death February 26, 2003.
Geraldine was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by one son and three daughters: Branden Ford and wife, Britany and Pat Burton and husband, Robert of Columbia, Doris Moore and husband, Shane and Faye Mackie and husband, Don of Campbellsville; four step-children: Dean Ford, Tony Ford, Debra Saltsman and Ann Ford Young; twelve grandchildren: Brandie Shepherd, Robby Burton, Tyler Moore, Brady Townsend, Seth Ford, Abby Ford, Nate Ford, Ella Ford, Karen Catron, Sherry Brown, Brandon Mackie and Zac Mackie; fifteen great-grandchildren and one on the way; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Geraldine was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters: Glen Perkins, James Kenneth Perkins, Louis Perkins, Raymond Perkins, Doris Woodrum and Deloris Farmer and one step-son and one step-daughter: Ricky Ford and Betty Degott.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Matt Pendleton
BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery
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Posted by Auberry Don on Apr 28, 2025
Charlotte Tungate, 76, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Basil Wethington and Ella Mae Parrott Wethington was born on January 3rd, 1949 in Liberty. She departed this life on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 in Louisville.
Charlotte retired from Fruit of the Loom after 25 years of service. She later retired from Amazon after 10 years of service.
Charlotte is survived by:
Her son, Larry Glenn Tungate, and his significant other, Ashley Gribbins, of Campbellsville
One grandson, William Blake Tungate of Campbellsville
Three brothers and one sister: Harry Thomas Wethington and his wife, Nina, of Campbellsville; Joseph Randall Wethington and his significant other, Leona Perkins of Liberty; Michael Ambrose Wethington of Campbellsville; and Betty Jane Stewart and her husband, Jimmy, of Harlan County
Several nieces and nephews
A host of other family and friends
Charlotte was preceded in death by:
Her daughter, Lisa Mae Tungate, on August 1st, 2022
Five brothers and four sisters: Jerry Lee Wethington, William Develo “Dean” Wethington, James Larry Wethington, Gordon Ray Wethington, Charles Wayne Wethington, Frances Aline Cox, Mary Elaine Clements, Martha Kay Greer, and Margaret Patricia Propes
VISITATION: Thursday, May 1st, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy be in the form of donations to funeral expenses and 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. Charlotte Tungate at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 26, 2025
Ray Allen Cox of the Mannsville, KY Community, the son of the late Hershel and Hazel (Garrett) Cox was born June 19, 1944 in Marion County and departed this life on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at his home.
He was 80 years of age.
He was a general contractor and was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church.
Ray enjoyed golfing, riding Harley motorcycles and spending time with family and friends
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy (Followell) in 1995; two brothers: Robert and Curtis Cox.
Survivors include his children: Leslie Morris, Joanie Miller and husband Billy, Brandon Cox and wife Debra, Allen Cox, Beth Ann Veatch and husband Dannie, Cathy Null and husband Matthew and David Cox and a host of grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Ray Allen Cox will be Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the Fairview Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Tallow Creek Cemetery.
Rev. Robert Morris will be officiating.
Family requests visitation on Monday from 5-8 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home (Campbellsville Chapel) and after 9:00 A.M. Tuesday at the church.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 23, 2025
Chief Charles W. Shaw July 5, 1946 – April 20, 2025
Charles (Charlie) Shaw, age 78, of Campbellsville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his home.
Born on July 5, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William Q. Shaw and Dorothy Brown Shaw.
On August 1, 1970, Charles married Suellen Coker and together they shared 54 years of love, partnership and devotion. Their bond was the foundation of a life filled with family, faith and community.
Charles professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church. He served as an Elder on the Session and his passion was the Building and Grounds Committee. His faith and devotion to God played a central role in his life.
Charles moved to Campbellsville, after high school graduation in 1965 to obtain his degree at Campbellsville College. He joined the Fire Departments shortly after. He was instrumental in creating various programs within the Fire Service, both in the State of Kentucky and throughout the nation. He taught and served many years at the National Fire Academy. Charles found great joy in serving various civic duties as well: the City Council, 4th of July Committee and Toys for Tots. He gave so much of his time and heart to the absolute success of these projects.
After his almost 40 year career with the Kentucky Department of Education, teaching and training emergency service personnel, he retired as the Training Coordinator for Area 14 Kentucky State Fire Rescue Training. He was blessed to have developed that program that was second to none and a model to other states. In that capacity, he made a profound impact on the fire rescue training community, helping to shape the education and preparedness of emergency responders across the region. Through a relentless demand for excellence and attention to detail, he made sure that firefighters could receive high quality training in their communities in order to better serve their communities and save lives.
Charles also served as the Chief of Campbellsville-Taylor County Rescue, where he dedicated 30 years to saving lives and serving his community. He was the leader of many accomplishments including a building project, taking on the county EMS, developing a regional dive team, TRH partnership in the trauma program, regional hazmat and one of the few technical rescue teams in the state. He volunteered with the Campbellsville and Taylor County Fire Departments and was the special events coordinator for the Kentucky Fire Commission, helping organize statewide events to support Kentucky’s fire service and emergency responders. Chief Shaw took the most pride in the development of leaders-always leaning on his motto: “Quality is never an accident. It is the result of intelligent effort.” He led by example and gave people the tools to become leaders and to excel at what they do.
Charles was relentless in his pursuit of excellence and unwavering in his standards. His commitment to the highest level of performance in every aspect of his life earned him deep respect from colleagues and friends. He also coordinated funerals for fallen emergency service members, handling those sacred moments with the utmost care, dignity and respect. His works during those times provided comfort to grieving families and honored the sacrifices of those who served.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Suellen Coker Shaw, and his children: Scott Shaw (and his wife, Beth), Billy Hubbard (and the late Tandy Hubbard), Molly Hubbard Pepper (and her husband, Tyler), and the late Johnny Hubbard. He is also remembered by his bonus daughter, Robin Christie.
He was a proud grandfather to six grandchildren: Ben and Madelyn Shaw of Cincinnati, Ohio; Allison and Brier Pepper of Bloomington, Indiana; and Taylor Kate and Mills Hubbard of Lexington, Kentucky. He is also survived by the best fur granddog, Teddy Shaw, along with many nieces and nephews.
Family was at the heart of Charles’ life, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He is also survived by his brother, Jim Q. Shaw, Sr. (and his wife Cathy) of Hodgenville, Kentucky, and his brother-in-law, Mark Coker (and his wife, Gina) of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, Kentucky. The Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. officiated by beloved pastor, Rev. Jim Murphy. Burial will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery.
Pallbearers are: Robby Bryant, Randy Cox, Howard Dobson, Jr., Terry Feather, Brent Lile, Daron Vaughn and Tony Young. Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to: Bethel First Presbyterian Church, Gideon Bibles or the Crusade for Children. Honorary Pallbearers: Bob Buckner, Mike Ramsey, Troy Webster, Marc Myres and Campbellsville-Taylor Fire Departments. And very special thanks to Honorary Pallbearers Teresa Turner, R.N. and Michelle Jeffries. Charles loved these two women as they cared for him physically, emotionally, prayerfully and lovingly. They have been incredibly precious in his sight.
Charles will be remembered for his steady presence, unwavering loyalty and the love he gave so freely to all. His legacy lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 21, 2025
Julia Brockman Reynolds of Campbellsville, daughter of Harry Weldon Brockman, Sr. and Nancy Jane Curry Brockman, was born October 23, 1933 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 1:24 P.M., Sunday, April 20, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
She professed faith in Christ.
Julia was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom after thirty-three years of service.
She is survived by two daughters: Bonnie Shuffett and husband, Don of Greensburg and Vickie Mills and husband, Allen of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Ashley Shuffett and wife, Andi and Luke Shuffett and wife, Kristy of Greensburg, Farrah Hord and husband, Scott of Campbellsville and McKenzie Compton of Chicago; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three brothers: Joe Brockman, Jimmie Brockman and Jesse Brockman; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Shannon Shuffett Edwards and one brother and two sisters: Hollis Brockman, Ethel Pollard and Jean Corbin.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M.. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Parrott Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Ashley Shuffett
BURIAL: Liberty Separate Baptist Church Cemetery, Green County, Kentucky
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 18, 2025
Mr. Bernie Darcell Davenport of Campbellsville, formerly of Radcliff, was born in Louisville on December 15, 1956 to the late Ovie and Vera Opal (Jeffries) Davenport. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home, being 68 years of age. He was a retired IT specialist and Webmaster, and was most recently employed at Elizabethtown Technical College. He was known to be a free spirit, and was a talented artist and graphic designer.
Besides his parents, Mr. Davenport was also preceded in death by a sister.
He is survived by:
Two children: Tabitha Polley and husband Lucas of Campbellsville, and Noah Davenport,
A sister and brother-in-law,
A granddaughter: Alexandra Polley,
And several extended family members and friends.
Mr. Davenport had chosen cremation and those wishes were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials take the form of donations to the charity of your choice.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 15, 2025
Vera Page Nealy Ware of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charles Ralph Page and Eva Mae Page, was born May 24, 1941 in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. She died at 3:26 A.M., Monday, April 14, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Asbury Methodist Church.
Vera was a retired teacher’s aide.
She united in marriage to Kenneth Logan Nealy July 19, 1968 and he preceded her in death November 23, 1998. She later united in marriage to Robert Eldred “Bob” Ware June 9, 2007 and he preceded her in death August 2, 2019.
Vera is survived by one daughter and one son: Leslie Corbin of Campbellsville and Lincoln Nealy and wife, Cindy of Illinois; eight grandchildren: Holly Begley and husband, Eric, Zachary Corbin and Andrea Corbin of Campbellsville, Ashley Dehoff, Toni Rollins, Tarrah Wilson, Kyle Nealy and Brooke Shepherd; two great-grandchildren: Andy Begley and Colt Begley; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Charles Nealy and one brother and one sister: Fred Page and Amy Barrett.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Jason Roop
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY MAY BE SENT TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 15, 2025
Ella Mae Warren Eads Bocook, age 100, died April 12, 2025. A native of Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky, she was born to the late Sam and Lizzie Warren on February 10, 1925.
She was preceded in death by her brother Wesley Warren, brother Ansel Warren, nephew Carter Warren, nephew Edwin Warren, great nephew Ricky Warren, and husband Rollin Bocook.
Ella was office secretary to R. W. Meister at M & K Household Supply Co. until she quit her job to join her Army husband in Germany.
She was a longtime member, organist, and Sunday school teacher at Immanuel Methodist Church in Louisville before moving with her husband to attend Cooper Memorial Methodist Church. Prior to her death, she attended Arcade Baptist Church.
Ella retired from Amerisource Health Service, having worked there for 17.5 years. She is survived by nephew Larry M. Warren, great niece Marra Warren, great niece Susanna Warren, great great niece Savanna Lewis, and great great nephew Chad Warren, all of Columbus, Ohio.
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GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 18, 2025 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Campbellsville
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