Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 24, 2024
Betty Lou Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Haskel Brockman and Sadie Underwood Brockman, was born September 10, 1949 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 5:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 75
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Betty was a loving mother and grandmother and dearly loved all of her family.
She was a retired employee of the Taylor County PVA Office and a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
Betty united in marriage to Jimmy Smith January 1, 1972.
Besides her husband, Jimmy Smith of Campbellsville, Betty is survived by one son and one daughter: Jason Smith and wife, Stephanie of Campbellsville and Tiffany Brock and husband, Marc of Lebanon; three grandchildren: Jenna Grace Smith of Richmond, Aiden Shawn Brock of Lebanon and Chase Craig of Campbellsville; one brother and one sister: Donald Brockman and Shirley Cox of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Griesemer
BURIAL: Brockman Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE DEMENTIA SOCIETY OF AMERICA AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 23, 2024
MARGARET KIRKLAND CHRISTIE
Margaret Kirkland Christie of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Henry Kirkland and Dorothy Marie Ewing Kirkland, was born June 1, 1939 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 5:45 A.M., Monday, October 21, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 85
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Methodist Church.
Margaret was a retired real estate broker and was owner and operator of Christie Realty Company with her husband, Norman, for many years. She was also a homemaker.
Above all, Margaret cherished her family. She is survived by her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her immense pride and joy. Margaret’s house was always filled with laughter, warmth and joy- qualities she shared with everyone she met. Margaret will be fondly remembered by the many lives she touched throughout her journey.
She united in marriage to Norman Christie March 16, 1956 and he preceded her in death September 13, 2022.
Margaret is survived by two sons and two daughters: Donnie Christie (Mark) of Rancho Mirage, California, Tom Christie (Tess), Debra Waldron (Gary) and Betty Christie of Campbellsville; eight grandchildren: Commander Ann Morgan MacDonald (Adam) of Rota, Spain, Chris Tarter (Jenna) of Bowling Green, Matthew Christie (Love) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Kirk Christie (Cathy), John Christie, Amelia Christie (Nehemiah), Jeff Waldron (Amanda) and Eric Waldron of Campbellsville; eight great-grandchildren;
Miles Tarter, Ian Tarter, Luke Tarter, Annsley Tarter, Edwin MacDonald, Margaret MacDonald, James MacDonald and Norman R. Ashley; special niece, Laura Sue Clark;
one brother and two sisters: James Durham Kirkland of California, Margaret Bennett of Owensboro and Mary Harris (Jerry) of Louisville; one sister-in-law, Brenda Kirkland of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Margaret was also preceded in death by a daughter, Anna Christie February 21, 1991 and two brothers and three sisters: John Henry Kirkland, David Kirkland, Dorothy Brady, Elizabeth Bennett and Carolyn Horton.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, October 25, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Adam Love
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FIRST METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Auberry Don on Oct 22, 2024
Billie Jo Bell, age 54, of Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on October 21, 2024. Born on October 18th, 1970 in Campbellsville, KY, she was the cherished daughter of Billy Perkins and the late Jolene McDaniel.
Her love for life was evident in her passion for traveling, especially to the beach. Billie Jo’s optimism and determination even during difficult times was an inspiration to many. Her love for animals was matched only by her deep devotion to her family. Billie Jo was a devoted Christian and a proud member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. For over a decade, Billie Jo excelled as a Territory Sales Manager at JTI, where her dedication and professionalism left a lasting impact in the Kentucky market.
She is survived by her loving husband, Keith Bell; her daughter, Brittanie (Josh) Landis of Campbellsville; and her beloved grandchildren, Will, Knox, and Axton Landis. Billie Jo is also survived by her parents, Billy (Sharon) Perkins of Greensburg and Steve McDaniel of Campbellsville; her sister, Lesley Sneed of Versailles; and her brothers, Greg (Shannon) Buckles of Greensburg, John (Jenna) Perkins of Greensburg, and Bryce (Becky) McDaniel of Georgetown. She leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends who will miss her dearly.
Billie Jo was preceded in death by her mother, Jolene McDaniel, and her brother, Michael Perkins.
A celebration of Billie Jo’s life will be held on October 26 at Auberry Funeral Home from 5-8 PM. Friends and family are invited to gather and share their memories of a remarkable woman who touched the lives of so many.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Billie Jo’s honor to Pancan to help fund pancreatic cancer research or the Mt. Robert’s Baptist Church youth fund and can be made at the funeral home.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Billie Jo Bell at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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