Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 24, 2026
Carrie Olson, 65, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026.
Born on July 15, 1960, to Rosalean Pike and Phillip Johnson, Carrie lived a life rooted in faith, compassion, creativity, and devotion to her family and community. She was a loving mother, caring daughter, gifted artist, and passionate advocate for preserving family history through genealogy. Her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering spirit touched all who knew her.
Carrie dedicated much of her life to the study and preservation of genealogy, becoming known by many as a true genealogy guru. Through her leadership, she helped establish multiple genealogy chapters across several states, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to connect families and preserve histories for generations to come.
She also found great joy in art and crafts, expressing her creativity in ways that brought beauty and warmth into the lives of others. Whether through her research, her artwork, or her acts of kindness, Carrie gave generously of herself and inspired those around her to cherish both faith and family.
Above all, Carrie’s greatest joy was her family. She is lovingly survived by her three children: Randy Olson, Danielle Loptien, and Tommy Olson; along with six cherished grandchildren.
Carrie’s faith was a guiding light throughout her life. She carried herself with grace, compassion, and a deep belief in God’s love and eternal promise. Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in knowing she is now at peace.
A funeral service and burial will be held at 11:00 AM on May 29, 2026, at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, in the Garden of the Last Supper.
Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 14, 2026
Mary Ann Turpin, of Liberty, (Clementsville Community) the daughter of the late Avery and Geraldine (Wethington) Hicks, was born December 26, 1965 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 60 years of age.
She enjoyed quilting and gardening and loved animals and flowers and was of the Catholic Faith.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother: Avery Hicks, Jr.
Survivors include her husband: John Turpin of Liberty; two children: Stacy Barnett of Campbellsville and Chris Cochran of Casey County.
Also two sisters: Susan Ledford and husband Tony of Liberty and Sandy Acker of Michigan.
Two grandchildren: Colton Bright and Austin Barnett and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the request of Mary Ann, cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
NO services are scheduled
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 10, 2026
On May 8th, 2026, Paul Johnson, Jr of Campbellsville, Kentucky passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was alarmingly close to 90 years old, missing his birthday by only 9 days.
Paul was a graduate of Campbellsville High School Class of 1953, and obtained a degree in Agriculture from the University of Kentucky. While attending classes in Lexington, he became involved in the Presbyterian Student Fellowship and met the love of his life, Joan Shear.
After college, Paul served in the army as an infantry officer with the 100th Division in Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas, and often used his weekend leave to drive from Arkansas to see Joan at her home in New York. All those miles on the road paid off, and they married in 1962, beginning a life-long partnership that lasted 58 years.
Paul taught school at Taylor County High while also farming, developing subdivisions, and building houses. He was part owner of Buckhorn Block Company. In 1986 he joined the Campbellsville Water Company until his retirement in 1998, after which he and Joan traveled extensively covering many parts of the globe. Paul found a way to combine his love of travel with his knowledge of engineering and water through Living Waters of the World, a non-profit that builds sustainable water purification systems for rural communities. He and Joan participated in multiple installations of these systems in small towns across Mexico.
As much as he enjoyed seeing the world, Paul’s heart and passion remained in his beloved hometown. He was an active member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church serving at the local, state, and national level. He spent many years with the Lions Club including multiple terms as local chapter president, and served on the Brookside Cemetery board.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Johnson, Sr, and Brooksie Davenport Johnson, and his devoted wife, Joan Shear Johnson. He is survived by his children Joey Johnson of Springfield, Kentucky, and Emily Johnson Baskin (Jim) of Durango, Colorado, as well as many treasured nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 15, 2026 at Bethel First Presbyterian Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Murphy
Burial: Bethel Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO
BETHEL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND LIVING WATERS OF THE WORLD
AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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