James R. Tucker

Posted by on Sep 3, 2023

James R. Tucker of Campbellsville, son of the late Roy Lee Tucker and Sarah Miller Tucker, was born March 19, 1935 in Washington County, Kentucky.  He died at 5:57 P.M., Friday, September 1, 2023 at home surrounded by family.              Age:  88

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

He served his country honorably and retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years of service. He also worked several years at the Taylor County Board of Education in the maintenance department after his years of service in the Air Force.

James united in marriage to Margaret Fay Sallee November 24, 1956.

Besides his wife, Margaret Fay Tucker of Campbellsville, he is survived by three sons and one daughter: Mark Tucker and wife, Sandra of Campbellsville, Therese Ferrell and husband, Timothy of Fairborn, Ohio, Patrick Tucker of Richmond, and Titus Tucker and wife, Sherry of Louisville; four grandchildren: Matthew Mowery, Melissa Walder and husband, Christopher, Jon Tucker and Logan Tucker and wife, Mollie; four great-grandchildren: Christopher Walder, Brooklyn Walder, Braylee Walder, and Margaret “Margot” Tucker; two sisters: Margaret Mudd of Campbellsville, and Mary Jo Sutton of St. Charles, Missouri; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

James was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Robert “Bob” Tucker, Tommy “Tink” Tucker, William “Bill” Tucker, and Sue Buck.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Deacon Jimmy Richerson and Eulogy by Crystal Moss

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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Anna C. Payne, 75

Posted by on Sep 2, 2023

          Anna C. Payne, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Catherine (Miles) Bright, was born June 1, 1948 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, August 31, 2023 in Lexington at the UK Hospice of the Bluegrass. She was 75 years of age.

She was retired administrator at Telecom, formerly Bell South, a member of the Telephone Pioneers and was of the Christian faith.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Travis Payne, Sr., a son: Jason Eric Payne and a brother: Billy Bright.

Survivors include her son: Travis Payne, Jr and wife Debbie; two sisters: Mary Jane “Janie” Phillips and Fran Bright.

Also four grandchildren: Tyler, Veronica and Colby Payne and Jaclyn Ellis; a great-grandchild: Charlotte Ellis; special uncle Jim Miles and special friends: Patricia and Dennis Roy and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service for Anna C. Payne will be Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at the Old Liberty Cemetery in Bradfordsville with burial to follow.

 There will be no visitation.

 L.R. Petty Funeral Home Acton/Mannsville chapel in charge of arrangements.

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Jackie Billings, 67

Posted by on Sep 2, 2023

Jackie Lynn Billings of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the James Ackey and Bette Thinney Ackey, was born February 25, 1956 in Tupper Lake, NY, and departed this life on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 67 years of age. She had been employed in the retail business.

She is survived by several children as well as several brothers and sisters.

Cremation was chosen by the family and all services and burial will be held out of state.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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