Margaret Stultz, 92

Posted by on Aug 26, 2022

Margaret (Callahan) Stultz, 92 of Sheridan passed away on August 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 31, 1929, to the late Henry C. and Eva (Wise) Callahan in Taylor County, Kentucky. Growing up in Southern Kentucky, she loved to go fishing, and camping. This was something she shared with her family. She could also be found every year hunting mushrooms and looking for ginseng. Margaret also loved going dancing and would look forward to going with her late husband Robert. She had a deep love and respect for animals, she had many pets over the years dogs, cats. Margaret would make sure the stray cats and animals always had a meal to eat at her home.

Margaret taught many values to her family whom she loved, especially her grandchildren. She is going to be greatly missed by her family, her children Larry (Tammie) Clements, Bruce Chappell, Roberta “Bobbi Jo” (Jeff) Raines-Sowders and Jeffrey Stultz. She was a loving grandmother to Tabatha (Vince) Havlin, Beverly (Patrick) Weiss, Trish (Scot) Bewley, Alysha Tims, Misty (Brent) Milton, Bryan Clements, Sandra M. Raines, Michele (Paul) Hayden, Michael F. Raines, Melissa (Gabe) Negron, Nicole Chappell, Dustin Chappell, Shawna Chappell, and Chris (Andrea “Krissy”) Stultz. She was a proud great grandmother to 25 and great great grandmother to 4. She was a devoted sister to Bradley Eugene (Linda) Callahan and Virginia (Burlin) Ewing, and she is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Margaret was especially grateful to her nephew Dave Malbone who would always watch over her. Preceding Margaret in death is her husband Robert Scott Stultz, her siblings Hearl Callahan, James Eddie Callahan, Mattie Bell Callahan, Coy Callahan, and David Callahan.

Calling will be held on Saturday August 27, 2022, from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm at Fisher Family Funeral Services located at 508 E. 6th St. Sheridan. A graveside service will be held on Monday August 29, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Callahan Cemetery located 4571 Speck Ridge Rd. Elk Horn, Kentucky. Margaret’s nephew David Kalman will be officiating her service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society of Indianapolis 7929 N. Michigan Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46268. Fisher Family Funeral Services has been entrusted with the care of Margaret Stultz.

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

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Ronald L. “Ronnie” Lemmon

Posted by on Aug 26, 2022

Ronald L. “Ronnie” Lemmon of Campbellsville, son of the late John Shelby Lemmon and Bettie Ann Brockman Lemmon, was born August 15, 1942 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 5:12 A.M., Friday, August 26, 2022 in Campbellsville.      Age: 80

He professed faith in Christ and was of the Cumberland Presbyterian faith.

He served his country honorably in the United States Navy.  Ronnie never met a stranger and loved telling hitchhiking stories from when he was in the Navy to and from Florida to Kentucky or to and from Maine where he was stationed.

Ronnie was a retired supervisor with Parker-Kalon. He was a member of the Grave Yard Relics Car Club and the American Legion Post #82.

He loved boating, fishing, camping and traveling.  In the last 4-5 years, Ronnie had grown to love rat rods.  Rat rods are an old truck or car that is pieced together by using parts from another truck or car or whatever can be found, whether it be a coffee can for cupholders or lawnmower seats for seats.

He loved putting his boat in the Ohio River and traveling up and down the river.  He once put in, along with several buddies, and traveled seven days and through six states and was featured in Heartland Boating Magazine.  Ronnie would like to thank his crew for standing up behind him and going on his boat trips on the river to Florida.

He is survived by one son, Troy Lemmon of Campbellsville; two granddaughters: Shelbi Bohanna Lemmon and Shayli Brae Lemmon; two great-grandchildren:  Adleigh Bo Carter and Sawyer Ridge Ellis; one brother-in-law, Ancil Reynolds; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.  Ronnie loved his grandkids even though he didn’t get to see them in the last few years.  He also loved his great-grandkids, whom he never had a chance to meet.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters:  Jewell Dean Lemmon Reynolds and Carmen Malone.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Monday, August 29, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Paul J. Dicken

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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

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Val Bagby, 77

Posted by on Aug 25, 2022

Mr. Val Ike Bagby, Sr. of Campbellsville passed from this life on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the Clark Memorial Hospital in Clarksville, Indiana after an illness. Born in Green County on November 14, 1944 to the late Ike and Velma Mae (Patterson) Bagby, he was 77 years of age. Mr. Bagby was a mechanic, farmer, and a carpenter.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
Five children: James Richard Bagby and companion Dimitro of Mannsville, Valerie Austin and husband Carlos of Indiana, and Melissa Bagby, Sonny Bagby and companion Faye Tungate, and Joyce Ann Bagby, all of Campbellsville,
Three siblings: Danny Ray Bagbyand wife Wanda of Illinois, Eva Cox of Campbellsville, and Mary Price of Green County,
Nine grandchildren,
And a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a former spouse and friend: Dotty Mae Bagby; and four siblings: Coy Bagby, Robert Bagby, Junior Bagby, and Marie Nugent.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Bagby on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 1:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM CDT) in the Campbellsville chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery, Taylor County.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Aug. 29, from 10:00 AM EDT (9:00 AM CDT) until time for the service.

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Allen Tucker

Posted by on Aug 25, 2022

Allen Tucker of Campbellsville, son of Trudy Allen Tucker and the late Benjamin Franklin Tucker, was born June 1, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois.  He died at 1:00 A.M., Sunday, August 21, 2022 in Campbellsville.   Age:  55

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

Allen had been a handyman and had worked as an employee of Campbellsville Industries and at the marina.

He is survived by three daughters: Rachel Tucker of Newington, Connecticut, Somer Bree and Kayla Mann of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Landon Motta and Brynn Motta of Newington, Connecticut; his mother, Trudy Tucker; two brothers and three sisters: Steven Tucker (Tosha) of Elizabethtown, Brian Tucker (Becky) of Sonora, Michele Dickens (Harvey) of Campbellsville, Patty Riser of Paris, Kentucky and Teresa Christy of Pickerton, Ohio; an aunt, Catherine Deadman (Richard) of South Carolina; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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Private funeral services were conducted August 24, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

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Marcia Milby

Posted by on Aug 23, 2022

Marcia Milby of Campbellsville, daughter of Mildred Ruth Bricken Thompson and the late Charles L. Thompson, was born December 12, 1957 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 3:19 P.M., Sunday, August 21, 2022 in Campbellsville.   Age:  64

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

Marcia was an excellent seamstress and was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

She had a big heart and loved her family, friends and animals.  Marcia put everyone ahead of herself and her door was always open to anyone in need.  She also enjoyed music, playing the guitar and going out with her Mom and having friendly arguments.

She united in marriage to Gary Dean Milby November 11, 1976 and he preceded her in death January 26, 2020.

Marcia is survived by one son and one daughter:  Adam Milby and wife, Sally of Pierce and Karen Campbell of Campbellsville; one granddaughter, Savannah Milby of Pierce; her mother, Mildred Thompson of Campbellsville; one brother and one sister:  Doug Thompson and wife, Annette of Campbellsville and Janet Eastridge and husband, Greg of Catlettsburg; special friend, Debbie Mardis of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Marcia was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna Collins June 24, 2012.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Parrott &Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Fella Wilson

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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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Paul Harmon, 55

Posted by on Aug 22, 2022

Paul Harmon of Campbellsville, the son of Gerald Harmon and Peggy (Humble) Crabtree, was born April 18, 1967 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 55 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the St. Andrew United Methodist Church and was the finance director for Heritage Children Services.
Paul enjoyed cooking, computers and politics.
Survivors include his parents: Gerald Harmon and wife Mary and Peggy Crabtree; his wife: Jennifer (Frazier) Harmon; his children: Andreana Frazier, Will Harmon and Ashtyn Harmon; a brother: Jody Harmon and wife Vickie; brothers-in-law: Neal Frazier and wife Brenda, Tim Frazier and companion Angela; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Roger and Eileen Frazier; two nephews; one niece and many, many friends.
Paul was preceded in death by his grandparents: Joe and Lucille Humble and Paul and Lela Harmon and a sister-in-law: Annette Frazier.

The funeral service for Paul Harmon will be Friday, August 26, 2022 at the St. Andrew United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Hodges Chapel Cemetery in Summersville.

Bro. Robert Layne, Bro. Wayne Albertson and Sister: Anna Babbs officiating.

Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Thursday at the church.

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

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J.T. Bland

Posted by on Aug 20, 2022

JT. Bland of Campbellsville, son of the late James Clarence Bland and Katherine Grant Bland Smith, was born August 23, 1940 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 8:28 P.M., Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Elizabethtown.  Age:  81

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Early’s Chapel United Methodist Church.

JT. started working for Kroger at the age of sixteen and remained there until his retirement. He was a minor league baseball coach for many years and enjoyed watching westerns. J. T. also was an outdoorsman and enjoyed watching deer when he was not fishing or hunting.

He united in marriage to Connie Walters Bland March 25, 1988 and she preceded him in death August 6, 2022.

J.T. is survived by two sons: Craig Bland and wife, Maria of El Paso, Texas and Ryan Bland and wife, Kim of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; two step-children: Jenny Powell and husband, Richard of Elizabethtown and David Anderson and wife, Karen of Leitchfield; fifteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren and one on the way; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Mike Bland and wife, Lee Ann of Maryville, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Caleb Southern

ENTOMBMENT:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

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Melody Boward, 72

Posted by on Aug 19, 2022

Mrs. Melody Boward of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, August 19, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 5, 1950 to the late Gerry and Jean (Baule) Williams, she was 72 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Church of the Nazarene. She was a retired mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. Mrs. Boward enjoyed traveling and raising flowers, and loved her jewelry and the jewelry club.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Her husband: Richard Boward,

Four children: Laura Dillow and husband Jamie of Ohio, James Lipps and wife Letha of Campbellsville, Chad Beardslee of Michigan, and Richard Boward of Michigan,

Two siblings: Famie Coats and husband Ron of Mississippi, and Kathy Vansickle of Canada,

Twelve grandchildren,

Three great-grandchildren,

One expectant great-grandchild,

And a host of other family members and friends.

Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by four siblings: Paul, Vernon, Gary, and Pat.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Boward on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. David Young will officiate. Cremation will be accorded her following the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 23, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Jaida’s Paws Animal Rescue or the Galilean Children’s Home. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “Donations” tab on www.lrpetty.com

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Janie Onell Johnson, 61

Posted by on Aug 17, 2022

Janie Onell Johnson of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Thomas Burks and Lonie Johnson was born May 10, 1961 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Cedars of Lebanon Nursing Home. She was 61 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Church of the Living God on Mayes Court in Campbellsville. She enjoyed playing bingo and listening to music.

Survivors include a daughter: Nicole Ann Johnson of Texas; four brothers: James Johnson and wife Donna of Garland, TX, Larry John and wife Patricia and Johnny Ray Johnson and wife Janice both of Campbellsville and David Lee Johnson of Detroit and a host of other relatives and friends include a special cousin: Sarah Hunter.

The funeral service for Janie Onell Johnson will be Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Church of the Living God 299 Mayes Court in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Miller Cemetery.

Rev. Joe Richerson and Carolyn Groves will be officiating.

Family request visitation after 9:00 A.M. on Saturday at the church.

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

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Margaret Phillips McDonald

Posted by on Aug 17, 2022

Margaret Phillips McDonald of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Clarence Sheppard Phillips and Eliza Jane Woodrum Phillips, was born September 4, 1920 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 10:50 A.M., Monday, August 15, 2022 in Campbellsville.   Age:  101

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Margaret was a homemaker and pastor’s wife, always cooking, offering hospitality and taking care of others in need.

She united in marriage to Dr. L. Rodford McDonald May 30, 1942 and he preceded her in death March 19, 2005.

Margaret is survived by several nieces and nephews:  Nancy Phillips Reathaford and Marilyn Phillips Saline and Ronnie Phillips and wife, Jane of Galesburg, Illinois, Virginia Sue Stephens Bannon of Crawfordsville, Indiana, Allen Stephens and wife, Anne of Carmel, Indiana, Melissa Phillips Cooper and husband, Eric of Brownsburg, Indiana, Linda Wise Cunningham and husband, Doug of Lexington and Cindy Wise McIntire and husband, Terry of Houston, Texas and locally, by one great-niece and one great-nephew:  Stacey Sapp Arnett and husband, Jerry and Dwight Sapp and wife, Kim of Campbellsville and several other great-nieces and great-nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Margaret was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters:  Wesley Phillips, Wallace Phillips, Sam E. Phillips, Myrtle Wise, Alta Stephens and Grace Wise.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 19, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Ted Beam and Kevin Thompson

BURIAL:  Jones Chapel Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE DR. L. RODFORD AND MARGARET McDONALD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP, JONES CHAPEL CEMETERY OR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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