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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 16, 2025
 Jimmie Knifley of Campbellsville, son of the late Gilbert Knifley and Cecil Bryant Knifley, was born July 2, 1938 in Taylor County, Kentucky.
He died at 2:05 P.M., Friday, March 14, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age 86.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mannsville Christian Church.
Jimmie graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in theology from Cincinnati Bible Seminary. Afterward, he served as a local minister and was one of the church planters of Mannsville Christian Church and Greensburg Christian Church. He was also actively involved in Men for Christ for about fifty years.
He united in marriage to Monnie Kay Calhoun June 30, 1960. Besides his wife, Monnie Knifley of Campbellsville, Jimmie is survived by one son and one daughter: Bart Knifley and wife, Tami of Miamisburg, Ohio and Lyric Shields and husband, Dan of Joplin, Missouri; three grandchildren: Sarah Knifley of Miamisburg, Ohio, Elliott Cohea of Centerville, Ohio, and Blake Cohea and wife, Elizabeth of Lexington; three great-grandchildren: Makaiah Cohea, Beaux Cohea, and Shepard Cohea; three brothers and one sister: Leroy Knifley, Bobby Knifley and wife, Sue Ellen, and Lowell Knifley and wife, Shirley of Campbellsville, and Carol McKinley of Danville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Jimmie was also preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Knifley and a brother, Russell Knifley.
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VISITATION: 9:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 17, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 17, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Steve Martin.
BURIAL: Gum Lick Cemetery in Casey County, Ky
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY MAY BE SENT TO THE RUSSELL SCHOOL OF MINISTRY, 8095 CONNECTOR DRIVE, FLORENCE, KY 41042 AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 15, 2025
 Leslie Cristina Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of Chris Henry Smith and Margaret Wolfe, was born February 14, 1990, in Marion County, Kentucky. She passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Campbellsville at the age of 35.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Leslie had a passion for cosmetology, known for making others feel beautiful inside and out. She had a vibrant personality, a sharp sense of humor, and a smile that could light up any room. Her warmth and laughter were contagious, and she had a special way of bringing joy to those around her. She was deeply loved by her family and friends and will be remembered for her kindness, fun-loving spirit, and the happiness she shared with everyone she met.
She is survived by two daughters, Kenzli Nevaeh Craig and Ella Cris Smith; her mother, Margaret Wolfe and husband, George Robert; her father, Chris Henry Smith and wife, Kelly; three sisters and five brothers: Geri Morgan (Melvin), Deetra Caldwell, Emma Smith, Andrew Spalding (Sara), Jeremy Smith (Lisa), Jamie Smith (Trena), Griffin Smith (Lindsey), and Jake Smith (Megan); several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and dear friends who will cherish her memory.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Father Daniel Whelan and Grant Bays
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 12, 2025
Mr. Taylor Wheat of Campbellsville, the son of the late Gobel Wheat and Lora Ann Keith Wheat, was born July 23, 1935, and departed this life on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at T.J. Health in Columbia. He was 89 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the St. Andrew Methodist Church. He was a former employee of Fruit of The Loom for 42 years, Kessler Realty for 30 plus years, and was a mechanic for Tom Gupton’s Garage. He enjoyed fishing, stock cars, drag racing, and cooking.
He is survived by his loving wife Geraldine Dickens Wheat of Campbellsville and two sons: Doug Wheat and his wife Patricia, and Jeff Wheat (Margaret Parson), all of Campbellsville. Two grandchildren: Jason Wheat (Kristen), and Amy Watkins (Sam). Two step grandchildren; Jason Tucker (Brandy) and Amanda Beard, five great-grandchildren, 4 step great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings.
The funeral service for Mr. Taylor Wheat will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 17, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Brent Gupton, and Bro. Abraham Livingston will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hosparus of Green River.
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