Lucy Fay Vaughn

Posted by on Jul 13, 2022

Lucy Fay Vaughn of Campbellsville daughter of the late James Herbert Bowen and Maude Lee Wade Bowen was born August 5, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:46 P.M., Monday, July 11, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 81

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Spurlington United Methodist Church. Fay was a former employee of General Telephone Company and was retired from Houchens Market after some thirty years of service. Fay was a hard worker all her life and liked to stay busy making pies and working in the yard. She loved her family especially the grandchildren and her little dog, Lucky. She united in marriage to William Vaughn August 21, 1965. Besides her husband, William Vaughn of Campbellsville, Fay is survived by four sons: Todd Vaughn and wife, Lynn, Troy Vaughn and wife, Cheryl of Campbellsville, Trent Vaughn and wife, Joanna of Greensburg and Tony Vaughn and wife, Sheila of New Albany, Indiana; three grandsons: Jacob Vaughn and  Caleb Penick, of Campbellsville, and Joby Vaughn of Greensburg; five granddaughters: Felicia Moran and husband, Cole, Cambry Wooley and husband, Orrin and Maddie Vaughn of Greensburg and Rylee Vaughn and Avery Vaughn of Campbellsville; four great-grandchildren: Matthew and Ellie Moran and Jenson and Vaida Wooley; one brother, Kenneth Bowen and wife, Mildred and a sister-n-law, Bernice Bowen Cox of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Fay was preceded in death by three brothers: Hollis Earl Bowen, Lewis Bowen, J.R. Bowen and two sisters: Catherine Johnson and her identical twin, May Rock.

 

VISITATION:  5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Friday, July 15, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Robert Morris and Rev. Paul J. Dicken

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Howard Wayne Eastridge

Posted by on Jul 12, 2022

Howard Wayne Eastridge, 83, of Knifley died Monday, July 11, 2022 from an extended illness. He was the son of the late Coy Eastridge and Opal Hovious Eastridge, and he was born on January 27, 1939 at the family’s home on Hovious Ridge. He was a life-long farmer. He grew up on a dairy farm and continued dairy farming until the cows were sold in 2001. Upon selling the dairy cows, he continued with beef cattle, horses, pigs, and sheep. Throughout his farming career, he enjoyed caring for and trading many different animals, sometimes even exotic animals. He bred horses and donkeys for many years, including small and large donkeys until the time of his death. Over many years, he was an avid raccoon, rabbit, and quail hunter. He enjoyed hunting with many family members and passing this interest on to his two sons. He often spoke of hunting trips to Canada and Illinois. He traded hunting dogs for rabbits and raccoons for many years. He was an avid collector of knives and guns, which is an interest he passed on to his sons and daughter as well.

He was married to Mildred Aliene Davidson Eastridge on January 27, 1959. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in January, 2022.  She worked side-by-side with him on the farm and survives today.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Eastridge of Elkhorn. In addition to his spouse, he is survived by two sons and one daughter, Lenuel Eastridge (Donna) of Marysville, OH, Howard Eastridge (Briann) of Columbia, and Paula Bault of Knifley; six grandchildren, Matthew (Alecia) Eastridge of Bowling Green, KY, Megan (Justin) McCreary of Marysville, OH, Jordan (LeeAnn) Eastridge of Saloma, KY, Brittany Eastridge of Bowling Green, KY, Bethany (Cody) Hammond of Brandenburg, KY, and Sarah (Brian) Showalter of Marysville, OH; two step-grandchildren, Chaz (Samantha) Giles of Columbia, KY and Van (Karli) Giles of Lexington, KY; eleven  great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Byron (Betty) Eastridge of Knifley, Mary Williams of Elkhorn, Myra Greer of Knifley, and Ronnie (Darlene) Eastridge of Campbellsville; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Eastridge of Elkorn; and many other family members and friends who have been a tremendous support.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL:       11:00 A.M., Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and will be officiated by members of the family

BURIAL:           Eastridge Cemetery in Knifley, Ky

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Maxine Jones

Posted by on Jul 11, 2022

Maxine Jones of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Welby Russell Simpson and Cassie Irene Woodrum Simpson, was born November 30, 1921 in Adair County, Kentucky.  She died at 6:55 P.M., Friday, July 8, 2022 in Campbellsville.   Age:  100

She professed faith and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom.

Maxine enjoyed cooking meals for her family during get-togethers, babysitting and taking care of everyone as much as she could.

She united in marriage to Elzie “Zeb” Jones October 16, 1942 and he preceded her in death February 15, 2014.

She is survived by two sons and three daughters: Ruth Imogene Gray of Lexington , Carol Mae Cox and husband, Jerry of Elkhorn, Vivian Sullivan of Mt. Washington , Jimmy Jones and wife, Judy of Campbellsville, and Mike Jones and wife, Kay of Louisville; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; thirteen great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Welby Simpson and wife, Arlene of Campbellsville, and Marcella Perkins of Boise, Idaho; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Christopher Gray; two great-grandchildren: Christopher David Sexton, and Gerald Douglas Cox III; and four brothers and one sister: Lanis Simpson, Fred Simpson, E.H. Simpson, Glenn Simpson, and Ruth Simpson.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Caleb Davis

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

The funeral service for Maxine Jones can be viewed at the following link Facebook.com/Parrott.Ramsey.52 

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Nancy Dixon

Posted by on Jul 10, 2022

Nancy Dixon of Knifley, daughter of the late Omer Humphress and Nell Hamilton Humphress was born May 21, 1928, in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 6:20 P.M., Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Campbellsville.   Age:  94

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Knifley Chapel Brethren in Christ Church.

Nancy was a retired employee of Fruit of the loom where she had worked for twenty eight years.

She united in marriage to Wayne Dixon in June 26, 1948 and he preceded her in death July 19, 1997.

Nancy is survived by one son and three daughters: Paul Dixon and wife, Barbara of Knifley, Brenda Warren of Campbellsville; Jolinda Kay Hughes and husband, Donnie of Elkhorn, and Patty Bunch and husband, Donnie of Glensfork; nine grandchildren: Dennis Draper and wife, Tina, Danelle Coomer and husband, David, and Tim Draper and wife, Angie of Campbellsville; Stuart Hughes and wife, Shannon of Elkhorn, Robin Lewis and husband, Brandon, and Steve Dixon and wife, Missy of Columbia, Brandon Warren and wife, Ginger of Lawrenceburg, Georganna Grant of Harrodsburg, and Mark Hughes of Florida, Nineteen great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Billy Humphress and wife, Edith of Campbellsville, and Karen Overstreet and husband, Eugene of California; one son-in-law, Richard Draper; one sister-in-law, Frances Humphress of Silver Grove; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Draper, one granddaughter, Jennifer Coffey; son-in-law, Larry K. Warren; five brothers and three sisters: O.L. Humphress, Wallace Humphress, Louis Humphress, Alan Humphress, Llyn Humphress, Katherine Humphress, Morna Eastridge, Neville Humphress, and Dell Wade.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, July 11, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. David Book and Bro. Jordan Burton

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

The funeral service for Nancy Dixon can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/parrott.ramsey.52

 

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BENTLEY BREWER OBITUARY

Posted by on Jul 10, 2022

Our precious little angel, Bentley Brewer, beloved infant son of Andrew Brewer and Savannah Hoskins of Campbellsville, Kentucky, gained his wings and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10th, 2022.  Bentley was born Sunday, July 10th, 2022, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky.

An angel wrote in the book of life sweet baby’s date of birth then whispered Bentley’s name softly as she closed the book, “Too beautiful for earth sweet child.”

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of donations to the funeral expenses and can be made at the funeral home to honor a life gone to soon.

The service for Mr. Bentley Brewer will be held privately at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

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

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Linda Marie Turcotte, 76

Posted by on Jul 10, 2022

Linda Marie Turcotte, of the Allendale Community of Green County, KY, the daughter of the Thomas Reece and Sarah Estelle (Pigg) Futch, was born September 24, 1946 in the Panama Canal Zone of Central America and departed this life on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at her home. She was 76 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian Biblical Church of God Faith.

Linda worked many years in the healthcare field.

She enjoyed reading and after moving to Kentucky, she and her husband enjoyed being an extreme animal lover tending to their dogs, horses and cattle, but most of all spending time with family, especially her grandkids.

Survivors include her husband: Richard Turcotte; a son: Kyle Richard Turcotte and wife Brynn; a brother: Thomas Reece Futch; two grandchildren: Kylie Brynn and Brynna Grace Turcotte and her dog companions: Tony and Anna and many, many other friends around the world.

At the request of Linda, cremation rites were entrusted to the

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

There are no services planned at this time.

There are no services planned at this time.

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Jennifer Tinnell, 52

Posted by on Jul 9, 2022

Ms. Jennifer Leigh Tinnell, 52, of Taylor County passed from this life on Friday, July 9, 2022 in Campbellsville. Born in Jefferson County on November 17, 1969, she was the daughter of the late David C. and Catherine L. (Bell) Tinnell. She was a graduate of Metcalfe County High School, and earned a Masters degree at Campbellsville University. She was the Instructor of Music at CU and a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

A brother: David C. Tinnell, Jr. and wife Joan of Campbellsville,

A nephew: Mitchell Tinnell of Campbellsville,

A great-niece: Annelyse Tinnell of Campbellsville,

Three uncles: Gary Bell and wife Bonita of Edmonton, Paul Tinnell and wife Kim of Louisville, and Albert Jarboe of Louisville,

Three cousins: Brandon Bell and wife Leann of Edmonton, Rodney Jarboe of Louisville, and Michael Jarboe and wife Andrea of Louisville,

And a host of extended family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Ms. Tinnell on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of the Campbellsville Baptist Church, 420 N Central Ave, Campbellsville, KY. Pastor Dwayne Norman will officiate.

The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday, July 12, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

She will be laid to rest in the Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be purchased in person at the funeral home or during visitation at the church.

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George LaPradd, 81

Posted by on Jul 7, 2022

George Copeland LaPradd of Campbellsville, the son of the late Calip and Martina (Austin) LaPradd, was born January 1, 1941 in St. Charles, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Springfield. He was 81 years of age.

He was an oil and gas rig owner and operator and was of the Christian faith.

He loved horses, showing horses, motorcycles, boating and old cars.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters: JoAnn LaPradd and Deena Richerson; two brothers: J.C. Bean and Leonard Bean and three sisters: Joy Lee Bean, Sarah Alice LaPradd and Nannie Elizabeth LaPradd.

Survivors include his children: Sandra Benton and husband Kenny, Debra Wheeler and husband Steven and Cynthia Wheeler and husband Larry all of Campbellsville and Steve LaPradd and wife Jennifer of Munfordville; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her caregiver: Teresa Hill.

The visitation for George Copeland LaPradd will be Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

THERE WILL BE NO FUNERAL SERVICE

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Audrey Mae Reynolds Cowherd

Posted by on Jul 7, 2022

Audrey Mae Reynolds Cowherd of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Billie Reynolds and Willie Ada Caulk Reynolds, was born April 3, 1928 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 12:06 P.M., Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Columbia.   Age:  94

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church.

She united in marriage to Charles Lee Cowherd November 24, 1944 and he preceded her in death August 13, 2013.

Audrey loved her family, from her children and grandchildren, to siblings and nieces and nephews.  She was married to her devoted husband of sixty-nine years, whom she adored.  She spoke often of her love for her parents and grandparents.  Audrey loved children and believed each one was a precious gift from God.  She loved having people around.  Her door was always open to family, friends and even their friends.    Audrey loved animals, especially dogs and cats and for a time, raised Maltese and Basenji dogs.  She had also been an antique dealer and proprietor of Audrey’s Antiques.  She modeled generosity, selflessness and loving one another all her life.  More than anything, she loved Jesus and taught her family about His love and grace and the power of praise and prayer.

Audrey is survived by two sons and one daughter: Charles Vernon Cowherd and wife, Carolyn and Eddie Cowherd and wife, Patsy of Campbellsville and Cora Renfro and husband, James of Columbia; eleven grandchildren:   Jessica Settles and husband, Jeremy, Bret Cowherd and wife, Chelse, Ceyley McIntosh and husband, James, Brian Cowherd and wife, Shondah and Anthony Cowherd and fiancee’, April Clements of Campbellsville, Aylette Cowherd and wife, Raylen, Ceeanna Smith and husband, Bob and Zoe Bagby and husband, Billy of Greensburg, Dwight Renfro and wife, Renee and Jaime Renfro of Columbia and Caitlyn Bradley and husband, Jason of Perryville; twenty great-grandchildren with more on the way;  two sisters:  Marcia Sue Colvin and husband, Leroy of Campbellsville and Betty Hall and husband, Max of Newington, Georgia; a sister-in-law, Eleanor Reynolds and a brother-in-law, Ralph Hedgespeth of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Catherine Graham; a son, Wayne “Red” Cowherd; ten siblings: Elsie Gaddie and husband, Robert, Alvin Reynolds, Emma Milby and husband, Holman, S.L. Reynolds, Romey Reynolds, Sr. and wife, Phyllis, Tommie Lee Reynolds, Mary Ellen Hedgespeth, Barry Reynolds, Fletcher Reynolds, and Catherine Lee Reynolds.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, July 8, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Newton

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Elizabeth “Sissy” Gumm, 60

Posted by on Jul 7, 2022

Elizabeth Ann “Sissy” Gumm, of Campbellsville the daughter of the late Dallas Gumm and Lamond (Corley) Gumm Williams, was born August 10, 1961 in Louisville and departed this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 60 years of age.
She had made a profession faith in Christ and was a member of the Pitman Valley Baptist Church and was a former nanny.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents: Alford and Mattie Gumm; aunt and uncles: Haskel Gumm, Johnny Gumm and Imogene Harris and a cousin Donnie Lindsey.
Survivors include a brother: Jimmy Gumm and wife Donna of Shepherdsville; a niece: Amber Holland and husband Travis of Shepherdsville and her close friends: Vickie and Landon Thompson, Braelyn Underwood, Rylea Underwood and Raegan Wethington and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Elizabeth Ann “Sissy” Gumm will be Monday, July 11, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. Nick Fields will be officiating

Family requests visitation after 10:00 A.M. on Monday until time for the service

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