Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 10, 2026
Nevada Hortense “Tensie” Skaggs, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was born on October 3, 1933 and passed peacefully on February 9, 2026. She was the daughter of the late John Luther Walker and Lillie Alton Berry Walker,
She was united in marriage to Billy M. Skaggs on September 28, 1956 and together they shared many years of love, faith and family. Hortense made a profession of faith and was a faithful member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
Hortense is survived by her devoted husband, Bill Skaggs; four children: Kathy Newton (Keith), Donna Kerr (John), Tammy Wilson (Kevin) and Kent Skaggs (Tonia), all of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Jennifer Brashear (Jared) of Bowling Green, Jessica Newton of Campbellsville, Phil Durham of Campbellsville, Kyle Newton (Megan) of Greensburg, Corey Watson (Victoria) of Campbellsville, Alex Wilson (Kelsi) of Campbellsville, Allen Wilson (Christine) of Campbellsville, Kenzi Howell (Jeff) of Salvisa and Noah Skaggs of Campbellsville and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Better known to all as “Tensie”, Hortense was loved by everyone she met and had a special way of making people feel deeply loved in return. She was pure joy and goodness, and her home was always a place of warmth and welcome. She was especially famous for her fried apple pies, Twinkie cake and skillet hamburgers – meals that brought family together and created memories that will last a lifetime.
Hortense’s legacy of love, faith and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Hortense was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: James Walker, Lois Hudgins and Eulene Vaughn.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Todd Parish
BURIAL: Robinson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 10, 2026
Sam Hackley Newcomb of Frankfort, son of the late Thornton “Nornie” Newcomb and Ruth Hackley Newcomb, passed away peacefully at Central Baptist Hospital on February 8, 2026 with his wife and son by his side. Age: 77
Sam was born March 13, 1948 in Marion County. He was a graduate of Campbellsville High School and Eastern Kentucky University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He made a profession of faith and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church and also attended First United Methodist Church of Frankfort.
Sam was elected Taylor County Circuit Court Clerk in 1988 and retired in 2005. Prior to his election, he was Chief Deputy.
Sam served as past President, Vice President and Treasurer of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks, past President of Campbellsville Rotary Club and current member of the Board of Directors for Taylor County Bank.
He united in marriage to Shiela Wood Newcomb on January 11, 1971. Sam was survived by his wife of 55 years, Shiela Newcomb; his favorite and only son, Ryan; his two granddaughters, Elle and Claudia, who knew him as Papa, and who he loved fiercely and only slightly spoiled; his daughter-in-law, Ashley; and his brother, John Newcomb. Also surviving are his special cousins: Bobby Robertson, Eddie Claycomb, Ben Cook and Donabeth Doyle.
Sam also wanted to acknowledge two people who had a lasting and profound impact on his life, Laura Sue Toby and Marshall Lyon.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 13, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Lanny Garner
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 9, 2026
Jerry Wayne Keltner of Campbellsville, formerly of Columbia, son of the late Ceoda Jack Keltner and Bell Marie Burris Keltner, was born January 2, 1948 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 9:20 A.M., Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 78
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Asbury Church.
Jerry was a retired employee of Garrison Construction after thirty-five years of service.
He united in marriage to Judy Tackett December 19, 1976.
Jerry enjoyed rabbit hunting, coon hunting, riding on the tractor, farming and talking to the cows. He loved his dog, taking care of his family and attempting to play guitar.
Besides his wife, Judy Keltner of Campbellsville, Jerry is survived by one son and two daughters: Jermey Keltner and wife, Kristin of Columbia, Jamie Keltner Smith and husband, DeRon of Elizabethtown and Shawna Gamble Montgomery and husband, Tim of Lexington; seven grandchildren: Keegen Taylor Keltner, DaiJa Eimaj Smith, Trenton Allen Lee Keltner, Keeshon LaTrelle Smith, Keilah Jade Heath, Connor Troy Heath and Alexandra Sha Montgomery; one brother and two sisters: Carolyn Keltner, Becky Janes and Pam Riddle of Columbia; his fur baby, Cheyenne Bodie; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
The family would also like to add a very special “thank you” to Isabelle Briones for being the absolute best in stepping in and helping out when she was needed. We love you, Izzy.
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All services were held privately.
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