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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 9, 2026
 George Henry Dearen, 89, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, passed away on July 8, 2026.
Born on June 8, 1937, George was the son of the late George Henry Dearen, Sr. and Jennie Douglas Dearen.
George dedicated his life to farming, a profession he took great pride in. He raised tobacco, corn and soybeans and operated a successful dairy farm for many years. His strong work ethic, commitment to the land, and love for agriculture were evident throughout his life. He found purpose in caring for his farm and took great satisfaction in providing for his family through honest, hard work.
George was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce Dearen, who passed away on August 4, 2007; his son, Daryl Douglas Dearen, who passed away on January 15, 2018 and his parents, George Henry Dearen, Sr. and Jennie Douglas Dearen.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ann Dearen, and by his cherished companion, Tibby Altman of Greensburg, Kentucky, whose friendship, love and companionship brought great joy to his life. He also leaves behind extended family and many friends who will cherish his memory.
George will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his love of farming, and the values of perseverance, integrity and hard work that guided his life. His memory will live on in the fields he tended, the family he loved, and the lives he touched throughout the years. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
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VISITATION: 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 13, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 13, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Tim Harris
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 8, 2026
Don Shaw of Campbellsville, son of the late Seymour Shaw and Mabel Russell Shaw, was born August 24, 1934 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 12:12 P.M., Monday, July 6, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
He was a retired educator & coach for many years. His accolades include the KHSAA Baseball Hall of Fame, 5th Region Hall of Fame, Walton-Verona High School Hall of Fame as a coach, Hall of Fame at Campbellsville Independent Schools as an athlete and a coach, and the Hall of Greats at Taylor County Schools as a coach.
He united in marriage to Gail Miller Shaw June 3, 1956 and she preceded him in death January 11, 2023.
Don is survived by one daughter and one son: Mary Jo Hazel and husband, Nick of Campbellsville and David Shaw and wife, Sue of Lexington; seven grandchildren: Matthew Hazel and wife, Ashley, Justin Hazel and wife, Taylor, and Carlie Hazel, all of Campbellsville, Tyler Shaw and wife, Katie, and Jared Shaw, all of Lexington, Meredith Forssman and husband, Julius, of Germany, and Patrick Shaw of England; five great-grandchildren: Elinor Forssman, Bennet Forssman, Harlan Hazel, Scarlett Hazel, and Banks Hazel; one brother, Dick Shaw of California; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Jeff Shaw; three brothers and two sisters: Buddy Shaw, Russell Shaw, J.T. “Jimmy” Shaw, Sarah “Tot” Buckler, and Ethel Buchanan.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Jeff Eaton
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 6, 2026
Mary Alice Garrett, of Elk Horn, the daughter of the late Herman and Elizabeth (Simpson) Fisher, was born January 18, 1951 in Marion County and departed this life on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Lexington at the Bluegrass Hospice Healthcare. She was 75 years of age.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking, spending time with her grandkids and was proud of having read the Bible completely twelve times and working with her husband in tobacco.
Survivors include: three children: Nancy Lee Tungate and her companion Doug Warren of Campbellsville, Curtis Garrett and his wife Lisa of Merrimac, and Amanda Tucker and her husband Justin of Knifley.
Eight grandchildren: Hope Garrett, Cody Garrett (Renee Corbin), Brittany Tungate (Chris Compton), Kelsey Garrett (Austin Harris), Bridget Tungate, Johnny Murphy, Garrett Tucker, and Emily Garrett, and four great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is two brothers and a sister: Melvin Fisher (Melissa), Ethel Smothers (Charles) and Daniel Fisher; special sister-in-law: Julie Fisher; special niece: Jessica Fisher and special friend: Stephanie Wise.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Curtis “Buddy” Garrett on March 1, 2026, a great-grandchild Addison Bray and three brothers: William, David and Lonnie Fisher.
Funeral Service: 1 PM Thursday, July 9, 2026 at L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery.
Bro. Mark Harrison will officiate.
Visitation: Wednesday, 5-8 PM at the funeral home.
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