Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 5, 2025
William R. (Buddy) Stayton, of Campbellsville, KY, The son of the late Robert “Bob” Stayton and Lear Ruth (Christie) Stayton was born on October 15, 1925, and departed this life on February 3, 2025, in Campbellsville. He was 99 years of age.
He professed his faith in Christ and was a faithful member of the Campbellsville First Methodist Church. He loved raising a big garden, especially tomatoes, and sharing his bountiful garden with his friends and neighbors and did so until he was 98 years old.
Buddy was a military man through and through. A retired First Sergeant of the U.S. Army, he was very proud of his service. “Once A Soldier, Always A Soldier … a Soldier for Life.”
He entered World War II as a front-line combat infantryman in The Pacific Theater and later served on the front lines in the Korean Conflict. He also served as a front-line medic and after the wars ended he served in various positions in the army medical field eventually running entire hospital wings in army hospitals in such places as Germany, Valley Forge, PA, and Seattle, Washington.
During his career, Buddy received many commendations including the Combat Infantry Badge, Combat Medic Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal in Korea, Bronze Star Medal for Combat Medical Duty, Medic of the Month European Command, Eleven Campaign Battle Stars, and many, many letters of appreciation from his superiors.
After retiring from the army in 1964 with the rank of First Sergeant, he returned to Campbellsville with his wife, Gladys, and daughter, Dreama to live and raise his family. When Parker-Kalon came to Campbellsville, Buddy was hired to set up the shipping department and stayed on as shipping supervisor.
After retiring from Parker-Kalon he went to work at the local Kmart as the stockroom manager. After retiring from Kmart he and Gladys started a successful antique business with booths in antique malls in several central Kentucky towns. Buddy would find and restore antique furniture in his shop and Gladys was in charge of the glassware and small collectibles. They did this until just before Gladys’ passing in 2019. Buddy always gave credit to his wife, Gladys, the U.S. Army, and the Lord for saving his life and making him the man he became.
He is survived by two brothers: Leadis R. Stayton and his wife Susie of Johnsport, IL, and Lanous R. Stayton of Covington, KY. Two special nephews: Raymond Lee Stayton and Steven Flinchum, along with many other nephews, nieces, cousins, and many friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife: Gladys Irene Williams Stayton, one daughter: Dreama Lou Stayton Rafferty, one granddaughter: Debra Lynn Rafferty, and four sisters: Leora Lavine, Beatrice Burton, Jewell Flinchum, and Freda Stayton.
The funeral Service for William R. “Buddy” Stayton will be Monday, February 10, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with entombment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with full military honors by the United States Army.
Rev. Adam Love will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
In Lieu of flowers donations are suggested to be made to the Galilean Children’s Home and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 5, 2025
Virginia Barnett of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James W. Pike and Mary E. Viers Pike, was born December 14, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 1:45 P.M., Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Greensburg. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Virginia was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and had also worked at Gibson’s Department Store and Convenient Food Mart.
Virginia loved shopping and talking to people. Her family said “she never met a stranger”.
She united in marriage to Richard Barnett August 6, 1948 and he preceded her in death October 29, 2015.
Virginia is survived by one daughter and one son: Elizabeth Sanders and Ricky Barnett of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Guy Jeffrey Sanders and wife, Michelle, Tammy Jean Lankin and husband, Jack and Clint Barnett of Campbellsville; five great-grandchildren: Ashley Sanders, Tori Sanders, Makenna Cook, Johnna Cook and Ella Mae Lankin; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters: Jack Pike, James Leslie, Barbara Loyall, Audrey Jean Pike, Jewell Eubank and Peggy White.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 7, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Larry Rhodes
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Auberry Don on Feb 4, 2025
Edna Shreve, 63, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Elzie Followell and Kathleen Ramsey Followell was born January 6th, 1962 in Lebanon, KY. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 at her home in Campbellsville.
Edna united in marriage to Mr. Michael Shreve. He preceded her in death on April 20th, 2016.
Edna loved her family and her animals. She enjoyed reading and being outdoors. Edna professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Edna is survived by:
Her daughter, Tana Shreve of Campbellsville
Special person, Jacob Lane
Six sisters and two brothers: Juanita Followell of Campbellsville; Mary Allen of Liberty; Foster Followell of Liberty; Glenda Shoopman and her husband, Jessie, of Casey County; Eunice Miller of Raywick; Rachel Long and her husband, Thomas, of Campbellsville; Robert Followell of Casey County; and Nancy Dewitt and her husband, Nathan, of Raywick
Several nieces and nephews
A host of other family and friends
Edna was preceded in death by:
Two sisters and one brother: Dorothy Cox, Margie Richards, and James Followell
FUNERAL: To honor Ms. Shreve’s wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be no public services at this time. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Edna Shreve at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Feb 4, 2025
Mike Cook, 67, of Campbellsville, son of the late Arlin Cook and Elsie Mae Hunt Cook was born January 3rd, 1958 in Campbellsville. He departed this life on January 31st, 2025 at his home in Campbellsville.
Mike was a retired commercial and residential painter. He was the founder and owner of Cook Painting in Campbellsville since 1977. He loved dealing and collecting antiques. He was a snowbird, he loved going to Florida. He loved spending time on his boat. Mike professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
Mike is survived by:
Two sons: Chris Cook of Campbellsville; and Jay Cook and his wife, Tracy, of Lexington
One grandson, Christopher Jase Cook of Campbellsville
Two brothers and one sister: Brian Cook; Ray Cook, both of Campbellsville; and Vickie Long, of Russell Springs
Several nieces and nephews
A host of other family and friends
VISITATION: Friday, February 7th, 2025 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Friday, February 7th, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial in the Mount Gilboa Baptist Church to follow.
PALLBEARERS: Scott Pickett, Troy Kimbler, Ronnie Pike, Jase Cook, Alex Cook, Dustin Cook, and Jonathon Cook
Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and may be made at the funeral home or at www.sendtheword.org.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Mike Cook at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 4, 2025
Evelyn Gay Bentley of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Leonard Perkins and Myrtle Overstreet Perkins, was born January 30, 1949 in Adair County, and departed this life on Monday, February 3, 2025 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 76 years of age.
She professed faith in Christ and attended the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Knifley and was a homemaker.
She is survived by two daughters: Linda DeSpain and her husband Mikeal and Vanessa Bottoms all of Greensburg. One grandson: BJ Farmer of Campbellsville, and four great-grandchildren: Andrew Farmer, Bree Farmer, Brian Brackett, and Paislee Farmer.
Also, surviving are three brothers and one sister: Donald Perkins (Anna), Jody Perkins (Sharon), Johnny Perkins (Donna), and Barbara Lockridge, all of Knifley.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel Perkins, and one great-grandson, Brayden Farmer.
The Funeral Service for Evelyn Gay Bentley will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Robinson Ridge Cemetery.
Bro. Donnie Perkins and Bro. Jody Perkins will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2025
Mrs. Genrose Harden of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Elmore) Tennyson, was born in Hart County on December 3, 1943. She departed this life on Monday, February 3, 2025, at her home, being 81 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of St. Andrew Methodist Church. Mrs. Harden was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and Amazon, and was active in the local ASPCA community. She was an avid thrift shopper and enjoyed sewing and being outdoors gardening and landscaping, traveling to the beach, spending time with her family, and taking care of animals.
She leaves to cherish her memory: Two children: Mia Maria Yates and husband Ronnie, and Tonya Gupton and husband Chris, all of Campbellsville,
A brother: Charles Tennyson and wife Brenda of Campbellsville,
A special aunt: Blondine Elmore,
Four grandchildren: Brittany Milby of Campbellsville, T.J. Milby and wife Tamara of Greensburg, Caleb Gupton and fiancé Taylor Cole of Campbellsville, and Chloe Gupton and fiancée Matt Wise of Elk Horn,
Three great-grandchildren: Paige Underwood, Lily Milby, and Madison Milby.
Also surviving is her companion of 30 years: Vernon “Sonny” Allen, and a host of other family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Harden on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
Bro. Daniel Cook will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River or the ASPCA. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 1, 2025
Mr. William Harold Willhelm of Campbellsville, son of the late Fred and Bertha (Miller) Willhelm, was born in Mena, Arkansas on September 17, 1924. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 100 years, 4 months, and 12 days of age. He was born into a Church of God Seventh Day family, and he retained the faith instilled in him as a young child until his passing. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served his country honorably in the Pacific theater during WWII. His faith and religious beliefs wouldn’t allow him to handle firearms or ammunition, so his love for his fellow Americans was manifested through his care and compassion of the sick and wounded as a TEC 5 Medical Technician. It was a proud moment that he was allowed to draw the blood of General Douglas MacArthur at one point.
Mr. Willhelm was a man of many talents. After the war, he was hired at Montgomery Ward, and he worked there over 36 years as a electrical technician. He was a noted instrumentalist, especially on the piano and violin, and will be long remembered as a genuine “MacGyver” due to his fix-it nature.
He was a proud member of the VFW Post 10736 in Denver, CO, and the loyal husband to the late Thelma Dell (Harris) Willhelm, but his true passion was in his devotion to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. All who knew him, from a young boy to an aged man, were familiar with his love for the Bible and all the treasures it holds. He has spent many a decade laying up his retirement where moths and rust cannot corrupt it, nor where thieves can break in and steal it; may he now enjoy the fruits of his labor for all eternity.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Two children: Virginia Uhlir of Wisconsin, and Lawanna Abell of Campbellsville,
Four grandchildren: Willie Abell, Manda Kelly, Jeff Uhlir and wife Danielle, and Cheryl Westfall and husband Jim,
A brother: Glenn Willhelm of California,
And a host of extended family members and friends.
Besides his wife, Mr. Willhelm was also preceded in death by three siblings: Dale Willhelm, Frieda Howland, and David Willhelm.
There will be a graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Willhelm on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Wayne Hrenyk will officiate.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 31, 2025
Maxine Blankenship of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late John D. and Nellie (Hoosier) Goode was born July 17, 1947 in the Roley Community and departed this life on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at her home. She was 77 years of age.
She was a homemaker and a caregiver and was of the Baptist Faith.
Maxine, loved cooking, gardening and the outdoors, she always looked forward to being able to travel, but with her faithfulness to her caring nature, she always put her life on hold so that others could get the care they needed.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Jimmy L. Blankenship; a brother and a sister: Lanis Goode and Mary Ellen Dickens.
Survivors include a daughter: Lora A. Montgomery and husband Ricky of Russell Springs and Thomas Glen Russell and wife Kimberly of Campbellsville; a sister: Patty Sullivan and husband Dempsey of Lebanon.
Also surviving are four grandchildren: Dustin Montgomery and wife Kayla, Kyle Montgomery, Demetria Shirrell and husband Brandon and Candace Bradley and husband Josh; ten great-grandchildren: Max, Maci, Jaxon, Olivia, Klayton, Shaylah, Christopher, Katelyn, Levi and Abel and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Maxine Blankenship will be Monday, February 3, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with interment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Family request visitation after 11:00 A.M. Monday until time for the service.
Memorials are suggested Hosparus or Green River and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 29, 2025
Harry Laverne Gill of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Lonnie and Clara (Morgan) Gill, was born June 29, 1942 in Brookhaven, Mississippi and departed this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2024 in Louisville at the Baptist Hospital East surrounded by his loved ones. He was 82 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Temple and was a master plumber.
He enjoyed golfing, rabbit and bird hunting, karaoke, gardening, fishing and a jack of all trades and could fix anything.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Earl Gill and Alton Gill.
Survivors include two sons: Kerry Brian Gill and Gregory Scott Gill and wife Amanda all of Campbellsville; a sister: Joy Gill Smith of Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Also three grandchildren: Tanya Gill, Joseph Gill and companion Tonya Whitlock and Erin Bailey and husband Jonathan; four great-grandchildren: Jacob Gill, Payton Simpson, Remington Gill and Ruger Gill and one expectant great-grandchild; special niece and nephews: Cynthia Phillips, Ronnie Smith and Douglas Smith and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Harry Laverne gill will be Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Family requests visitation after 10:00 A.M. Saturday until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 29, 2025
David Lewis Johnson of Campbellsville, son of the late Joseph Martin Johnson and Pauline Peterson Johnson, was born November 21, 1932 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 6:46 P.M., Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. David became an elder March 19, 1967. He was also a Trustee, served as Superintendent of Sunday School and was on multiple other committes, including the Building and Grounds, administration and others. David sang in the choir for many years and loved serving the Lord through his church in any way he could
David and his brother, Norman, started Johnson Motors. In 1980, Norman semi-retired and David took over Johnson Motors, which he ran for seventy-three years.
He united in marriage to Norma Jean Cox December 5, 1952 and she preceded him in death June 28, 2022.
David is survived by one son and one daughter: Greg Johnson and wife, Julie and Cindy Johnson of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Cody Gowin, Ciera Brooke Mattingly, Amanda Spaw and husband, Ricky, Patrick Michael and Matthew Michael; six great-grandchildren: Haley Gribbins, Makenzie Gribbins, Taylor Mattingly, Tate Mattingly and Beau Michael; one great-great-granddaughter, Avril Gribbins; two nephews: Allen Johnson and Lynn Johnson; caregivers: Marbelis Eckhardt, Mike Bogue and Carol McFarland; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
David was also preceded in death by two brothers: Norman Johnson and Doug Johnson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 3, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Butler
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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