Mr. Sam Tucker, the good-natured, fun-loving, oft-proclaimed mayor of Knifley, KY, passed from this life on Saturday, September 5, 2020 in the peaceful atmosphere of his home surrounded by the care and compassion of his family. He was born in Knifley on July 27, 1937 to the late Oconal and Gussie (Perkins) Tucker and spent the majority of his 83 years, 1 month, and 9 days on this Earth trying to make someone smile, whether they initially agreed to it or not. He was the owner and operator of Tucker’s Grocery, a retiree of General Motors, the owner and operator of a small trucking company, a beloved husband, a cherished father and grandfather, and a friend to many. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Dunbar Hill Community Church. Mr. Tucker – or Sam, as he preferred – was also an accomplished musician, having played many years in the gospel group The Green River Boys, and in Dayton, Ohio with the Knighthawks. He loved traveling the country, playing and listening to music, and spending precious time with those he cherished. His genuine smile, big heart, and small practical jokes will be remembered for generations. He leaves to carry his legacy: His wife: Mrs. Diane (Hovious) Tucker, Four children: Neal Tucker and wife Faye of Knifley, Nancy Tucker of Campbellsville, Sue Tucker Buley and husband David of Columbia, and Ashley Tungate and husband Buck of Elk Horn, Two siblings: Mae Sneed of Knifley, and Danny Tucker and wife Esther of Campbellsville, Nine grandchildren: Crystal Hadley, Hannah Coyt, Eric Hovious, Chastity Lampley, Josh Streeval, James Walker, John Walker, Victoria “Peanut” Tungate, and Abby Gail “Little Bit” Tungate, Nineteen great-grandchildren, Two great-great grandchildren, with another on the way, A special friend: Bryant Metzler of Nashville, And a host of other family and friends. He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Connie Woodrum; four siblings: Joene Tucker, Treva Warren, Norma Jean Tucker, and Herman Tucker; and one great-grandchild. There will be a funeral service to honor Sam’s life on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Robinson Chapel Cemetery in Knifley. Bro. James Walker and Bro. Darrell Tucker will be officiating. The family will receive friends for a walk-through visitation on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 10:30 AM EST until time for the service. To continue Sam’s legacy of generosity, please consider donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of this site. Current social distancing guidelines will be in effect. In consideration of the health of others, masks will be required upon entry. Read More
Shirley Jeffries of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Arthur Bennett, Jr. and Clarice Nichols Bennett, was born February 22, 1946 in Hart County, Kentucky. She died at 2:42 P.M., Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her residence. Age: 74
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She loved cooking for others and was known specifically for her pies.
Shirley united in marriage to Sheldon Jeffries June 13, 1964.
Besides her husband, Sheldon Jeffries, she is survived by one daughter and one son: Michelle Gribbins and husband, Jeff and Travis Jeffries and wife, Missy of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Adam Jeffries and Brad Gribbins of Campbellsville, and Clint Reynolds and wife, Erica of Paintsville; two great-grandchildren: Shepard Reynolds and Archer Reynolds of Paintsville; one brother and two sisters: Sylvester Bennett and wife, Teri of Elizabethtown, Judy Reynolds and husband, Raymond of Horse Cave and Debra Bennett of Radcliff; two sisters-in-law: Lou Bennett of Horse Cave and Sheila Bennett of Buffalo; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Shirley was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Kay Jeffries and two brothers: Eugene Bennett and Richard Bennett.
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VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Cliff Sullivan
BURIAL: Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Metcalfe County, KY
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Mrs. Summer Fawn Dionne Gray of Campbellsville, formerly of Tennessee, daughter of the late Charles E. and Marie A. (Moorehead) Dionne, was born in Methuen, Massachusetts on June 11, 1975. She passed from this life on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home, being 45 years, 2 months, and 23 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Gray was a seamstress and a homemaker, and a cherished wife, mother, and sister. She leaves to mourn her passing: Her husband: Jeffery Gray of Campbellsville, Two children: Judith Dionne of Corbin, and Kaden Jeffrey Dionne Gray of Campbellsville, One sister: Mellisa Williams and husband Daniel of Tennessee, Her aunt and godmother: Paulette Croteau of Tennessee, Nieces and nephews: Kristopher C. Dionne, Shayne F. Hurney, and Patricia Curry, And a host of other relatives and friends. She will be laid to rest with her parents in the Sunrise Cemetery in Englewood, Tennessee. A memorial service will be announced and conducted at a later date. L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Read More
