Cheri Parke

Posted by on Aug 21, 2026

Cheri Parke of Campbellsville, daughter of Faye Hayward Rafferty Howell and the late Joe Beard, was born July 7, 1961 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 7:28 A.M., Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Lexington.      Age: 65

She professed faith in Christ and was a strong Christian woman.

Cheri was an employee of Fruit of the Loom and Campbellsville Apparel.
In her retirement years she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family members. She also liked gardening, taking day trips and shopping with close friends. She was a pillar of strength for her family, providing a willing, helpful hand and serving others wherever she saw a need.

She was united in marriage to Michael Lee Parke June 4, 1993 who preceded her in death July 23, 2015.

Cheri is survived by one daughter, Amanda and son-in law Scott Hess of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Kate Hess and Karlee Hess; her mother, Faye Howell and husband, James Hugh “Tuddy” Howell of Campbellsville; her step-mother, Mildred Beard of Campbellsville; one brother, Jeremy Hogan and wife, Aggie of Texas; step-brother, Bill Howell and wife, Kim of Prospect, Ky; three step-sisters:  Bobbi Faulkner and husband, Dean of Campbellsville, Alison Starcher and husband, Jeremy of Florence, and Michelle Ellis and husband, Rick of Springfield, TN; several nieces and nephews and closest friends Lisa and Darryl Eastridge, as well as many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Robbie Beard July 25, 2024.

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VISITATION:  4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:       11:00 A.M., Monday, August 24, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Will Warren and Minister Rodney Booe

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

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William Paul “Bill” Fain

Posted by on Aug 20, 2026

William Paul “Bill” Fain

William Paul “Bill” Fain of Campbellsville, The son of the late Billy Joe Fain and Mildred Williamson Fain, was born on July 3, 1953, in Dallas, TX, and departed this life on August 19, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown. He was 73 years of age.

Bill was a long-time community servant having cared for many people in Taylor County over the years as an EMT, Paramedic, and Respiratory Therapist, and as a Registered Nurse at Taylor Regional Hospital. Bill was in the second graduating class of Paramedics in Kentucky, and helped in the construction of the Campbellsville-Taylor County Rescue Squad building.

Bill is survived by his children: Andy Fain (Brittany) of Campbellsville, Stacey Fain Lewis, and Bethany Ezell of Gallatin, TN, Joseph Fain and Chris Fain. Three grandchildren, Austin Fain, Kirk Fain, and Emily Ezell. One brother, David Fain of Campbellsville, and his two fur babies, Butterscotch and Peaches.

Also, surviving is his former spouse and significant other, Pam Laboyteaux of Campbellsville.

Bill’s wishes were to be cremated and to have no formal service.

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

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Patty Mays

Posted by on Aug 18, 2026

 

Patty Mays of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Robert Berry Tincher and Tessie Jean Ramsey Tincher, was born March 11, 1953, in Bourbon County, Kentucky.  She died at 5:33 A.M., Monday, August 17, 2026 in Campbellsville.         Age:   73

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith

Patty was a devoted homemaker who found great joy in fishing, camping and cooking for the people she loved.  Her greatest happiness came from having her family all together under one roof, where she could fill the home with laughter, love and a  home-cooked meal.  Feeding and caring for her family was one of the ways Patty expressed her love, and she cherished every moment spent together.

She united in marriage to Joe Mays October 11, 1988, who survives.

Besides her husband, Joe Mays of Campbellsville, Patty is survived by four sons and one daughter: Mike Mays and wife, Lora of Campbellsville, Ricky Mays and wife, Britt of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Weldon Riggs and wife, Tiffiany of Naples, Florida, Timmy Mays and wife, Rasmey of Campbellsville, and Natessa Jones and husband, Kevin of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Preston Riggs, Audrey Mays, Larry Jones, Hayden Jones, Elliot Mays, and Max Mays; three great-grandchildren: Avery Edelen, Ace Edelen, and Archie Edelen; two brothers and one sister: Benny Tincher and wife, Jeanie of Owensboro, Craig Tincher of Lexington, and Latonya Mann and husband, Brian of Louisville; a special niece, Hannah Brown and her children, Peyton, Harrison, and Tucker Brown; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Van Tincher.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, August 21, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Friday, August 21, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Jason Hood

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

 

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