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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 15, 2026
 Mildred Alene Eastridge, 88, of Knifley, died Sunday, June 14, 2026, from an extended illness. She was the daughter of late GB and Lora Davidson and she was born on August, 19, 1937.
She was a life-long farmer. She grew up on a farm with her parents in the Little Cake community. She was married to Howard Wayne Eastridge on Jan. 27, 1959. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in January 2022. He preceded her in death on Monday, July 11, 2022. Together, they had a dairy farm and raised tobacco. They continued dairy farming until the cows were sold in 2001. Upon selling the dairy cows, they continued with beef cattle, horses, pigs and sheep. Besides working on the farm, she was an avid gardener, both of vegetables and flowers; was a splendid cook, everyone always cherishing MeMaw’s fried apple pies; and a skilled seamstress, having made many of her children’s clothes and then clothes for grandchildren and great-grandchildren. During the winter, she would most often be found quilting, stripping tobacco for several within the community, and picking out hickory nuts for baking. She directly completed or assisted in the completion of 100’s of quilts, mostly to be given to family members (young and old). She professed faith in her Lord early in life and was a dedicated Sunday school teacher for children and assisted whenever needed in many church programs. She grew up attending churches in the Celina, TN and Burkesville, KY areas and then primarily in Columbia, KY following her family’s move to Little Cake after construction of the Dale Hollow Reservoir which flooded their homeplace. During her later years, she attended the Broadway Church of Christ until her health hindered her from leaving home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Wendall Davidson of Marion, IN. She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Lenuel Eastridge (Donna) of Marysville, Ohio, Howard Eastridge (Briann) of Columbia, and Paula Bault of Knifley; six grandchildren: Matthew (Alecia) Eastridge of Bowling Green, KY; Megan (Justin) McCreary of Marysville, Ohio; Jordan (LeeAnn) Eastridge of Saloma; Brittany Eastridge of Bowling Green, KY; Bethany (Cody) Hammond of Brandenburg, and Sarah (Brian) Showalter of Marysville, Ohio; two step grandchildren, Chaz (Samantha) Giles of Columbia and Dr. Van (Karli) Giles of Columbia; eleven great-grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Betty Eastridge of Knifley, Mary Williams of Campbellsville, and Myra Greer of Knifley; one brother-in-law Ronnie (Darlene) Eastridge of Campbellsville; and many other family members and friends who have been a tremendous support.
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The visitation will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 5:00-8:00 pm at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Visitation will also occur from 10:00-11:00 am on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with the funeral following at 11:00 am at Broadway Church of Christ in Campbellsville. Burial will be in the Eastridge Cemetery in Knifley.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 9, 2026
Stella May Callahan of Knifley, KY, the daughter of the late Robert Perkins and Jessie Lewis Perkins, was born May 30, 1937 in Adair County, and departed this life on June 6, 2026, at the age of 89.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Robinson Chapel Separate Baptist Church. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and had worked for Summit Manor Nursing Home and Westlake Regional Hospital. She had a strong faith in God, loved attending church and helping with Vacation Bible School. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, taking care of animals.
She united in marriage to James “Eddie” Callahan and he preceded her in death in 2008.
She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Burton (Keith) of Knifley, and Tracy Jones (Joey) of Elk Horn. Four grandchildren, Ryan Burton (Keri), Sarah Willoughby (Chase), Emily Burton, and James Eric Burton. Eight great-grandchildren, Zachary Burton, Cameron Burton, Jonah Burton, Waylon Burton, Noah Burton, Ellie Corbin, Sophie Willoughby, and Wyatt Willoughby.
Also, one brother and one sister, Delbert Perkins of Knifley, and Margaret “Tinkie” Moss (Jerry) of Columbia. One special niece, LaRonda Perkins Vella, and a very special caregiver, Donna Purvis, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by six siblings: William, David, Donnie, Jackie, Ronnie, Alan, and Mary.
Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2026, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home
Officiating: Bro. Billy Wilson & Bro. Raymond Atwood
Interment: Robinson Chapel Cemetery in Knifley
Visitation: 11:00 – 1:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 5, 2026
Margaret Jeanine Burress, 76, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Linus and Avis England Bright, was born February 6, 1950 in Taylor County, KY and passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Margaret united in marriage to the love of her life, Roger Burress in 1968, they were married for 42 years, until his death January 28, 2012. She professed faith in Christ and attended Feathersburg Church of God. Margaret worked at Fruit of the Loom for several years and then opened and co-owned Burress’ Grocery in the Speck Ridge community, with Roger, until his death. For the last several years, she proudly helped take care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren anytime she could.
Margaret loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children, but her true joy in life was spending time with and loving on her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whenever she got the opportunity. “Memaw” was her favorite title.
SURVIVORS:
2 sons: Robbie Burress and wife, Leanna of Speck Ridge and Bobby Burress and wife, Misty, of Campbellsville.
4 Grandchildren: Tyler Burress (Lindsay); Madison Burress Hughes (Dalton); Corey Burress (Sam) all of Campbellsville and Coty Burress (Kyndall), of Frankfort.
6 Great Grandchildren: Bryson Burress, Tenley Burress and Olivia Burress; Liam and Miles Burress and Asher Hughes
2 sisters and 2 brothers: Christine Greer and Patricia Gray and Willard Bright and Alvin Bright, all of Campbellsville
A host of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Burress and 5 sisters, Doris Jean Wilson, Judy Brockman, Faye Burton, Rita Moore, Lorena Brockman.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home
Burial: Callahan Cemetery
Officiating: Mark Carney & Bro. Thomas Metcalfe
Visitation: 5 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the funeral home.
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