Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 7, 2025
Noah M . “Mike” Smith of Campbellsville, son of the late Noah Harvey Smith and Myrtle Vaughn Smith, was born May 12, 1946 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 2:04 A.M., Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 78
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
Mike was a retired truck driver with USF Holland and was a former auctioneer with Hansford Auction & Realty. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed joking with everyone.
Mike united in marriage to Marilyn Smith August 14, 1964 and she preceded him in death November 7, 2021.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Eric Elder of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren: Channing Tungate and Rhylen Cochran of Campbellsville; two brothers and one sister: Don Smith and wife, Carolyn, John Smith and Joyce Scott and husband, Wayne of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Mike was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tatem Ashley Smith June 11, 2020.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Collison, III
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE ROBINSON CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 3, 2025
Philip A. Hamm of Campbellsville, the son of the late Herbert Hamm and Anna Mae Bibeau, was born on March 23, 1951, and departed this life on April 2, 2025, at Baptist Health in Louisville. He was 74 years of age.
Philip was of the Catholic faith and retired from Palumbo Construction Company after 30 years in road construction. He was also the owner of a trucking business. A hardworking and dedicated man, he took pride in providing for his family and was known for his strong work ethic and kind heart.
Above all, Philip was a devoted husband to Janice Lee Boreman Hamm, whom he married on April 5, 1975. Their marriage was a testament to love, commitment, and partnership, and after nearly 50 years together, they are now reunited in eternity.
Philip cherished his family deeply and was a proud and loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his two daughters, Linda Hamm and Jennifer Van Mersbergen and her husband Guy, all of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Rebecca Hamm, Jaylynn Van Mersbergen, Philip Van Mersbergen, and Chyanne Van Mersbergen.
He is also survived by one sister and two brothers: Anna Cervantes (Juan) of Campbellsville, David Hamm of Florida, and Dean Hamm (Leslie) of Illinois, along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Philip had a passion for antique cars, cooking, and coin collecting, but his greatest joy was spending time with his loved ones. He was a family man, a loyal friend, and a good neighbor who was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Joe Mohr, Donald Hamm Kathleen Hamm, and Ricky Hamm.
Philip will be deeply missed, but his legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to family will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Cremation was chosen, and there will be no services.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to Hosparus of Green River.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 3, 2025
Vickie Lynn Gilpin of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James L. and Frances (Shofner) Gilpin, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the Baptist Health Hardin Hospital. She was 70 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a retired LPN. She had spent most of her working years tending to the needs of those at the Home of the Innocents, Metzmeier Nursing Home, and the King’s Daughters’ Hospital. Caregiving was a passion of Vickie’s, and her generous and giving heart will be long remembered by all that knew her.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two children: Melanie Gilpin and Waynaria Sinclair, both of Campbellsville,
Her caregiver and coparent to her children: Debbie Sinclair of Campbellsville,
Aunts: Jane Milby, Viola Watson, and Kaye Hatcher, all of Campbellsville, Sheila Moravec of Texas, and Nevon Wolf of Virginia,
Uncles: Dean Shofner of North Carolina, and Scotty Shofner of Tennessee,
A special niece and nephew, and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Herbie Gilpin.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Vickie Lynn Gilpin on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Bro John Stilts will officiate. She will be entombed in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at a later date.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Apr. 5, after 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 online or in person anytime at the funeral home.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Mar 30, 2025
Francisco Antonio “Panchito” Escobar Estrada, 59, of Lebanon, son of Martina Martinez Estrada and the late Pablo Escobar was born on October 29th, 1965 in Chiapas, Mexico. He departed this life on Saturday, March 29th, 2025 in Louisville.
Francisco united in marriage to Ms. Olivia Keen on September 11th, 2016, she survives. They spent over 20 years together. Francisco worked as a fabricator of barrels at Bardstown Bourbon Barrels. Francisco professed faith in Christ and was a Christian.
Besides his wife and mother, Francisco is survived by:
Ten children: Claudia Ivon Bravo of Illinois; Karen Escobar of Mexico; Francisco Ivan Escobar of Mexico; Paola Escobar of Mexico; Tania Escobar of Mexico; Joseph Bega V of Louisiana; Jesse Bega of Alabama; Jericho Bega of Kentucky; Jinjer Canterbery of Alabama; and Brenda Caal Xona of Kentucky
24 grandchildren
Six brothers and sisters: Flori Escobar Estrada of Oaxaca, Mexico; Isabelle Estrada of Chiapas, Mexico; Olga Escobar Estrada of Guadalajara, Mexico; Trini Escobar Estrada of Guadalajara, Mexico; Pablo Escobar Estrada of Chiapas, Mexico; and Guadalupe Escobar Estrada of Guadalajara, Mexico
A host of other family and friends
VISITATION: Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Francisco Antonio “Panchito” Escobar Estrada at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 29, 2025
W.C. Wright of Campbellsville, son of the late William Frankie Wright and Lorena Shofner Wright was born October 2, 1929 in Taylor County.
He died at 7:15 P.M., Friday, March 28, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age 95.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
W.C. was a retired Insurance Adjuster and service manager at Chevrolet Garage. He enjoyed hunting, riding horses, watching Kentucky Basketball, and drag racing at Campbellsville dragway in his younger years.
He united in marriage to Rose Walls Wright on July 29, 1950 and she preceded him in death on October 1, 2021.
W.C. is survived by one daughter, Gayle Skaggs and husband, Jerry of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Adrienne Hash and husband, Griffin of Campbellsville, Scott Davis of Harrodsburg, and Brandee Flick and husband, Alex of Georgetown, Indiana; five great-grandchildren: Gracyne Webb and husband, Dustin, Seth Hash and wife, Chloe, Ivan Flick, Charlotte Flick, and Piper Flick; one great-great-grandchild on the way; and many other relatives and friends.
W.C was also preceded in death by a son, William Wright in infancy; and a sister, Marie Vance.
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VISITATION: 5:00P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Jeff Eaton and Dr. James E. Jones
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Mar 28, 2025
Matt Falls, 57, of Campbellsville, son of Douglas Hardy Falls and the late Jeriann Berry Falls was born July 5th, 1967 in Lapeer, Michigan. He departed this life on Friday, March 28th, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Matt was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed traveling and scuba diving. He loved hunting and enjoyed cattle farming. Matt was a pharmacist who served as a District Health and Wellness Market Director for more than 33 years at Walmart stores throughout Kentucky. Matt professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elkhorn Baptist Church. He loved serving his church through volunteering.
Matt is survived by:
His significant other, Michelle Willhite of Louisville
Two children: MaCayla Falls and Hunter Falls, both of Campbellsville
Two brothers: Scott Falls and his wife, Sharon, of Troy, Missouri; and Tim Falls of Campbellsville
Three nephews: Brandon Falls, Nathaniel Falls, Bryan Falls, all of Troy, Missouri
A host of other family and friends
VISITATION: Friday, April 4th, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Elkhorn Baptist Church.
VISITATION: Saturday, April 5th, 2025 beginning at 10:00 am until the time of service at Elkhorn Baptist Church.
FUNERAL: Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at 11:00 am at Elkhorn Baptist Church with burial to follow at Pine Grove Church Cemetery. Bro. Brian Rafferty will be officiating. Auberry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
PALLBEARERS: Scott Falls, Hunter Falls, Brandon Falls, Nathan Falls, Bryan Falls, and Stacy Martion
HONORARY PALLBEARER: Timmy Long
Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Kentucky Christian Academy or Hosparus of Green River 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 Mr. Matt Falls at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 28, 2025
Patricia Ann Walton of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Arnold Coleman and Maxine Murrell Clark, was born March 2, 1947, in Louisville, KY, and departed this life March 28, 2025, at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 78 years of age.
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed sewing, woodworking, coloring, quilting and all types of arts and crafts.
She is survived by three children: Zandell “Ziggy” Newton and Holly Avial, both of Campbellsville, and Dallas Newton of Indiana. 2 grandchildren: Alissia Terry (Michael), and Jeddi Chastain and girlfriend Alicia all of Campbellsville. 10 great-grandchildren: Amaya, Brenden, Michael, Clarissa, Samuel, Riley, Ryder, Zandell, D’Laynie, and Xavier. Also surviving are her adoptive parents: Dallas and Virginia Price.
The Funeral Service for Patricia Ann Walton will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.
Bro. Dickie Rogers will be officiating.
The family has requested visitation on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 9:00 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to the Taylor County SPCA or The Alzheimer’s Foundation.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 25, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Fred Taube of Campbellsville, the son of the late Fred Taube and Blanche Holcomb Taube, was born in Knox County, IN, on June 17, 1931, and departed this life on March 25, 2025, in Campbellsville. He was 93 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Woodlawn Christian Church and had also served as Assistant Minister of Pastoral Care in Michigan, and also served as an Elder. He was a veteran having served his country honorably in the United States Army in Korea. He was a factory worker and a former employee at Dollywood. He loved gardening, cooking, landscaping, and reading. He also loved playing board games and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Hedy Herter Taube, having united in marriage on July 13, 1957. Three children: Butch Taube (Rhonda) of Texas, Vicki Barnes (Bruce) of Florida, and Scott Taube (Beth) of Campbellsville. 5 grandchildren: Ryan Taube (Terri) Marc Taube and Fiancé Lindsey, Heather Bruno (Zach), Lindsey Hines (Stephen), Kayla Stultz (David). 6 great-grandchildren: Haylea Taube, Aiden Bruno, Carter Hines, Aubree Hines, Maizie Taube, and Adalinn Stultz.
Also surviving is one sister, Bonnie Florey of Michigan.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Micah Bruno, one sister, and one brother, Doris Buck and Bill Taube.
The family has chosen cremation, and there will be no services.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 25, 2025
Melvin Johnson of Knifley, son of the late Robert Johnson and Lela Allen Johnson, was born September 13, 1942 in Casey County, Kentucky. He died at 2:15 P.M., Monday, March 24, 2025 in Knifley. Age 82.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Knifley Christian Church where he had served as a Deacon for many years.
Melvin was a retired knitting room supervisor with Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
He loved fishing and spending time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
Melvin united in marriage to Lucille Hood July 31, 1964.
Besides his wife, Lucille Johnson of Knifley, Melvin is survived by one daughter and one son: Mary Kay Cox and significant other, James Biven of Campbellsville and Joey Johnson and wife, Jennifer of Danville; seven grandchildren: Nathan Cox and wife, Victoria of Knifley, Makayla Young and husband, Brandon of Greensburg, Andrea Patterson and Don and Markiesha Yocum and Zack of Danville, Justin Carter and wife, Tara of Columbia, Jonathan Armstrong and wife, Jennifer of Florida and Allen Johnson; twenty-three great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters: Shelby Swafford of Tennessee, Larry Johnson of Indiana and Wanda Sanders of Liberty; two sisters-in-law: Louise Stearman and husband, Wayne and Sheila Dunham; his fur baby, Porsche; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Melvin was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Christina Miles; two brothers and five sisters: Lilburn Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Louise Parker, Edith Campbell, Daisy Miller, Phyllis Cox and Shirley Cox.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeremy Wethington
BURIAL: Roley Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 24, 2025
Doug Thompson, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Doyle and Lois Jean (Eastridge) Thompson, was born in Taylor County on April 23, 1972 and departed this life on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Campbellsville at his home, He was 52 years of age.
He was a certified welder for 27 years. He was of the Christian Faith and attended the Campbellsville Church of the Nazarene. He was a sports fanatic and was very athletic, and enjoyed Nascar. He was an avid UK and Dallas Cowboys fan. Doug also loved helping people.
Survivors include his children: Carly Waldrep (Blair), Jacob Thompson and Angel Edelen (Patric Gabehart); a sister: Bonnie Graham (Roy).
Also surviving are his grandchildren: Crimson Waldrep, Lacy and Leah Covey and his expectant grandchild: Camden Waldrep; special nieces: Shanda Campbell and Tara Perkins (Jaspar) and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Doug Thompson will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.
Bro. Dwayne Lobb will be officiating.
The family requested visitation on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service
Doug will be laid to rest beside his parents in the Eastridge Cemetery.
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Pallbearers: Jacob Thompson, Blair Waldrep, Patric Gabehart, Jaspar Perkins, Mark Roney, Connor Roney.
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