Stephen Douglas Farmer

Posted by on Nov 17, 2022

Stephen Douglas Farmer of Campbellsville, son of the late Fonzie Farmer and Bonnie Gabehart Farmer, was born February 15, 1956 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 7:27 P.M., Monday, November 14, 2022 in Louisville.   Age:  66

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of East Campbellsville Church of God.

Doug was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.  He was a Ford man through and through, enjoyed his guns and his cars, liked to fish and was an avid softball player when he was younger.  Doug’s dog, Cricket, was always at his side when he was home.  He was a family man and loved his wife, children and grandchildren with all his heart.  Doug was also a familiar face at Campbellsville Gun and Pawn.

He united in marriage to Jo Gabehart July 1, 1977.

Besides his wife, Jo Farmer of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter:

Kyle Farmer and wife, Krissy of Campbellsville and Amanda Settles of Bardstown; three grandchildren:  Zach Parsons, Kyndall Metcalf and Lexi Boils; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Doug was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters:  Nolan Jack Farmer, Brenda Denney and Wilda Joyce “Joey” Arnett.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   2:00 P.M, Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jack Woodward

BURIAL:    Jones Chapel Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ralph Keith Stillwell

Posted by on Nov 17, 2022

Ralph Keith Stillwell of the Mac Community of Taylor County, departed this life at 2:40 A.M. on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Keith was born in Taylor County on July 9, 1955, the son of Estelene Dotson Stillwell and the late Ralph Garland Stillwell.  He was 67 years old.  Keith professed faith in Christ when he was a young man and lived a life in accordance with the teachings of his Savior.  He was a member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church.

Keith worked as a floor installer, laying carpet, hardwood floor and tile for decades before his retirement.  He worked hard and took great pride in his craft.  Keith was a loving husband and father and a kind neighbor who was always willing to help those in need.  One of his greatest joys was gathering all of his family together for a cookout.  He also enjoyed meeting his friends and neighbors for breakfast at The Ol’ Mule Diner and loved long drives on scenic country roads.

Keith united in marriage to Deborah Ann “Debbie” Hawkins on November 24, 1979.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie; two sons:  Aaron Stillwell and his companion, Toja Carrico; John Stillwell; a grandson, Aaron Jasper “A.J.” Stillwell; Toja’s children:  Lucas, Sophia and Isabella Carrico; his mother, Estelene Stillwell; his brothers:  Gary Stillwell (Teresa) and Dale Stillwell (Ketta); a sister, Judy Johnson and her husband, Gary.  He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 18, 2022 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Friday, November 18, 2022, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Bro. Mike Woodrum
BURIAL:  Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Channie Darrell Osborne, 80

Posted by on Nov 13, 2022

Mr. Channie Darrell Osborne of Campbellsville was born in Knifley on May 12, 1942 to the late Wildy and Jenny Mae Osborne. He departed this life on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 80 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville First Church of God. Mr. Osborne spent 27 years at the Fruit of the Loom plant, only retiring at the plant’s closure. He loved to tinker with small engines and had a knack for bringing so-called “junk” back to life. On September 3, 1960, he united in marriage to the love of his life, Ms. Jane Arden Richerson, and they remained a devoted couple until his passing. His love and devotion for his family will be the keystone of every memory shared for many years.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife of 62 years: Mrs. Jane Osborne,

Three children: Connie Thompson, Ricky Darrell Osborne and wife Cindy, and Shelly Douglas and husband Richard, all of Campbellsville,

A brother-in-law: Ralph Lemmon of Campbellsville,

Six grandchildren: Charlie Thompson, Jr. and wife Chasidy, Matthew Thompson, Levi Osborne and wife Hannah, Isaac Osborne and his girlfriend Gabby Coomer, Morgan Douglas, and Madison Douglas,

Four great-grandchildren: Colton, Foster, Chloe, and Charlie Baerose Thompson,

Close friends: Jimmy Garner, Garland Skaggs, and Ronnie Woods,

And a host of extended family and friends.

Besides his parents and eight siblings, he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Shawn Thompson.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Osborne on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Bro. Evan Tedder and Bro. David Boils will officiate. Interment will follow in the Harden Cemetery, Hwy 76.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 10:00 AM EST (9:00 AM CST) until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Campbellsville First Church of God or Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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