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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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 24, 2025
William Junior Price of Campbellsville, the son of the late Chester Price and Mattie Lou Barnett Price, was born on April 23, 1944, in Taylor County and departed this life on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. He was 80 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Separate Baptist Church. He was a former truck driver for Nally & Gibson, a former employee of Fruit of the Loom for 26 years, and Taylor Regional Hospital Environmental Services Dept. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening.
He is survived by his loving wife Doreda Shofner Price, an uncle: Ralph Barnett (Dorothy) of Mt. Washington, an aunt, Mary Lawson of Campbellsville, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Virgil and Doris Shofner, three nieces, and one nephew: Charity Mills, Tabetha Davis, Misty Roller, and Christopher Shofner. and a host of other relatives and friends.
The Funeral Service for William Junior Price will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Zion Cemetery.
Bro. Raymond Atwood and Bro. Troy Grider will be officiating.
The family has requested visitation at the funeral home on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Pallbearers: Ralph Brock, Larry McFall, Eddie Brock, Roy McCarol, Donnie Cowan, and Thomas Grimes.
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