Tina Karnes, 49

Posted by on Sep 9, 2022

Mrs. Tina Marie of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Norton Inpatient Care Center following a lengthy illness. Daughter of Linda (Lichtsinn) and the late Carlie Hicks, she was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 25, 1972, and was 49 years of age at the time of her passing. She was a former employee of Druthers Restaurant and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Karnes had an independent spirit, but took every available opportunity to help someone in need.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Marie Hewitt, her father, Carlie Hicks, and a sister, Kimberly Hicks.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her mother and stepfather: Linda and Terry Hohn,

Two children: Cartina Hewitt and Johnathon Hewitt,

Her spouse: Darrell “D.L.” Karnes,

Four siblings: Kevin Hicks, Jason Hicks, Paul Jones, and Michelle Couch,

Four grandchildren: Cheyenne, Isaiah, Noah, and Kaiser,

Fourteen nieces and nephews,

And a host of other family members and friends.

At the request of Mrs. Karnes, cremation was accorded her by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service. There are no public services scheduled.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River.

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Margaret Edith Parson

Posted by on Sep 7, 2022

Margaret Edith Parson was born December 17, 1935 to Chester and Mary Eva Wise.  She died at 11:34 A.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Campbellsville.  Age:  86

She accepted Jesus as her Savior early in life and lived a life that pointed others to Christ and always served the Lord to the fullest.  She was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple. She was a devoted wife to Samuel Parson for 64 years who preceded her in death in March of 2021.  She was a retired secretary for Taylor County Elementary.  She loved music and was an accomplished pianist who played for local churches as well as provided piano lessons for several years.

Margaret loved gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law Ron and Debbie Parson of Campbellsville. Three grandchildren, Kurtis Parson and wife Corah of Great Falls, Montana, Brianne Parson of Great Falls, Montana, Alaina Ramsay and husband Ryan of Riceville, Tennessee.  Seven great grandchildren, Alexandra and Caleb Owens, Micah and Mason Parson, Jade, Taya, and Eliza Ramsay.

She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Richard Wise, Albert Wise, Ernest Wise Sr., Floyd Wise, Martha Rhynearson, Bessie Whitlock, and Gladys Bowen.  She is survived by three sisters-in law Pauline Wise, Glenda Lawson, and Brenda Parsons, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff at Bluegrass Way Assisted Living where Margaret lived for over a year and a half.  Their loving care and concern will never be forgotten.

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VISITATION:  1:00 – 3:00 P.M., Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Campbellsville Baptist Temple

FUNERAL SERVICE:    3:00 P.M., Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Campbellsville Baptist Temple in Campbellsville by Pastor Jase Divens

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO VICTORY BIBLE PRESS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Josh Simpson, 37

Posted by on Sep 6, 2022

Joshua Doyle Simpson, Sr., the son of Carol Jean (Simpson) Brown and the late Doyle Eugene Waymon, was born January 14, 1985 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Campbellsville. He was 37 years of age.

He was a mold setter for Wilbert Plastics in Lebanon and was of the Catholic Faith.

Survivors include his mother: Carol Jean Brown; his children: Joshua Simpson, Jr., Jacob Eugene Simpson, Kenzie Negron, Zehavah Negron, Elyjah Steward; his brothers: Brandon Brown, Trent Waymon and fiancé Heather Blakenship and Micah Sears; a nephew: Ryan Sears; his fiancé: Kari Bottoms and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father: Billy Ray “Goat” Brown and a sister: Tara Simpson Lamer.

The funeral service for Joshua Doyle Simpson, Sr., will be Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.

Micah Sears will be officiating.

Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. on Saturday until time for the service.

Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

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