Donald Watson Dabney

Posted by on Dec 13, 2025

Obituary for Donald Watson Dabney

Donald Watson Dabney of Campbellsville, son of the late Hershel Dabney and Christine Watson Dabney, was born February 12, 1939, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He passed away at 3:05 A.M., Friday, December 12, 2025, in Campbellsville, at the age of 86.

Mr. Dabney was a faithful Christian whose life was a reflection of his strong beliefs and devotion. He was a member and deacon of Campbellsville Baptist Church. He served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army Reserves and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Donald was a proud alumnus of Campbellsville High School and the University of Kentucky, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

On February 10, 1962, he united in marriage with Barbara Dean Dabney, who preceded him in death on June 9, 2014. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Kristi Dabney Peterson, on March 8, 2019.

He is survived by one son, Donald Dabney Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Paige Dabney-Hunt and her husband, Andy; Don M. Dabney and his wife, Reagan; Peyton Dabney; Trey Peterson and his partner, Dana; and Kendall Peterson. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren: Augustus Hunt, Charlotte Dabney, and Lilith Peterson, along with many other relatives and friends.

Visitation: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, December 15, 2025, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, officiated by Dr. Dwayne Norman and Pastor Nathan Johnson

Burial: Brookside Cemetery

Pallbearers: Don M. Dabney Peyton Dabney Andy Hunt Trey Peterson

Expressions of sympathy are requested in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles or Hosparus of Green River and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

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Robert Ruben Hernandez

Posted by on Dec 12, 2025

Robert Ruben Hernandez

Robert “Rob” Ruben Hernandez slipped from this world on December 9, 2025, at the age of 39, leaving behind a constellation of people who loved him and a story that, while too brief, was filled with depth, tenderness, and a fight few knew. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 2, 1986, Robert eventually made his home in Campbellsville, Kentucky—but no matter where he lived, he carried pieces of both loyalty and laughter.

Robert’s life was not an easy road, yet he walked it with a loyal heart and a spirit that never entirely dimmed. He wrestled courageously with addiction, a battle that too often went unseen, but one he faced with a strength far greater than most ever knew. Though his journey ended sooner than anyone wished, those who loved him will forever remember the ways he laughed, the ways he helped, and the ways he loved—with his whole, honest self.

His happiest place was always the lake, where the water held his reflections and his peace. Old cars called to him like old souls, and there was little he couldn’t fix when he set his hands to it. He understood broken things—machines, moments, people—and he treated them with patience, care, and a quiet wisdom.

Robert is survived by the heart of his world, Dana Hicks, his devoted companion, and his beloved daughters, Kailei Hernandez and Ava Fields, whose love anchored him through every season. He also leaves behind his father, Pedro Hernandez, and Pedro’s companion, Jean Underwood; his sisters, Stephanie Guerrero and her husband, Juan Guerrero, and Elena Hernandez; and his brother, Angelo Hernandez.

His love extends outward still, carried by his nieces and nephews: Domonique Wisniewski, Elisa Perez, Danny Figueroa Jr., Robert Figueroa, Kyasia Hernandez, Taliyah Higgins, Jalin Dennis, Frank Bellamy III, and Ziair Conner.

He was welcomed into the next life by his mother, Carol Schonmann Hernandez, whose absence he felt deeply and whose embrace he now returns to.

Special mention to friends that remained with him to the end:  William Hardin,  Quincy  and Tammy Travis, John Phillips, Leo Guerrero, and Craig Caswell

In one final act of generosity, Robert chose to be an organ donor—offering life, hope, and healing to others, even as he took his leave. It was a final reflection of who he was: giving, genuine, and loyal to the end.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, where those who knew him will gather to tell his stories—by water, by memory, by laughter—and carry forward the pieces of him that will never fade.

May the lake be calm, the sky open, and his spirit finally at rest.

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Charles Nolley

Posted by on Dec 11, 2025

Charles Nolley of Campbellsville, son of the late Hulet Nolley and Ermine Benningfield Nolley, was born March 25, 1938 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 2:02 A.M., Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in Elizabethtown. Age: 87

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

Charles served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was the owner and operator of Nolley Auto Sales for many years in Campbellsville and was affectionately known as “Pop” to both family and customers.

Charles enjoyed classic cars. He was known for his love of 55 and 57 Chevys and people would come from miles around to see his field of collector cars. He also never missed an opportunity to attend an auction with his friends and fellow car dealers.

He united in marriage to Nancy Lee Bloyd Nolley, February 12, 1960 and she preceded him in death, October 31, 2017.

He is survived by one son and one daughter: Vince Nolley and wife, Delena and China Bryant and husband, Steve “Buckwheat” of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Crystal Miller and husband Daniel, Kyle Tungate and significant other, Samantha Allen, Madalyn Nolley and Wyatt Nolley all of Campbellsville and Savannah Morris and husband, Vinny of Midway, KY; five great-grandchildren: Zackary Miller, Magdalena Miller, Jayden Etherton, Thea Tungate and Axton Tungate; one brother: Jimmy Nolley of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Elwood Nolley, Elbert Nolley, Ingram Nolley and Janà Bellinger.

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Visitation: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M., Monday, December 15, 2025 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Sheldon Hale

Burial: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH IMPROVEMENT FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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