Norman “Pat” Phillips

Posted by on Oct 28, 2025

Norman “Pat” Phillips of Campbellsville, son of the late Floyd Elwin Phillips and Pearl Mae Benningfield Phillips, was born September 9, 1960 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 1:15 A.M., Monday, October 27, 2025 in Campbellsville.  Age: 65

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Yuma Baptist Church.

Pat was a self-employed mechanic and had worked at B & W Auto for several years.

He united in marriage to Rhonda Herron May 26, 1979.

Pat loved being in nature.  He enjoyed spending his time hunting for mushrooms, berry picking, fishing and rock hunting.

Besides his wife, Rhonda Phillips of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and two daughters:  Jeremy Phillips and wife, Carrie and Amanda Phillips and significant other, Derrick Stevenson of Campbellsville and Emily Phillips and significant other, Ben Pelletier of New Mexico; four grandchildren:  Brayden Phillips, Brooklyn Phillips, Haileigh Glover and Dylan Glover; two brothers and one sister:  Johnny Phillips and wife, Alois of Campbellsville, Paul Phillips and wife, Tresea of Elk Horn and Rose Milburn of Louisville; other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Pat was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister:  Dwight Phillips and Teresa Spurling.

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VISITATION:  5:00  – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Friday, October 31, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Terry Wilder

BURIAL:  Elk Horn Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE TAYLOR COUNTY GOOD SAMARITANS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Virginia Smith

Posted by on Oct 27, 2025

Virginia Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Allison Shipp and Ruth Claycomb Shipp, was born September 6, 1927 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Friday, October 24, 2025 in Campbellsville.     Age: 98

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Virginia was known as an excellent homemaker, an amazing cook, and thoroughly enjoyed puzzles.

She united in marriage to James Earl Smith January 25, 1950 and he preceded her in death January 26, 2007.

Virginia is survived by two daughters and one son: Judy McDowell of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Melinda Thompson of Campbellsville, and Tim Smith and wife, Barbara of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Allison Unger and husband, Christopher of Massachusetts, Emily Young and husband, Stoye of Bowling Green, Jessica Coghill and husband, Tim of Campbellsville, Lesley Newton and husband, Troy of Campbellsville, and Samuel Welch and wife, Trista of Campbellsville; nine great-grandchildren: Jack Unger, Abigail Buser, Logan Young, Ethan Coghill, Allee Coghill, Addison Newton, Owen Newton, Josh Welch, and Jacob Welch; one great-great-grandchild, Jasper Welch; one sister, Jean Dyer of Florida; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: D.C. Moss, Odgen Shipp, and Frances Hamby.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral  Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. John Butler and Bro. Tim Coghill

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OR THE BROOKSIDE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT AND RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

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Judy Tucker

Posted by on Oct 24, 2025

Judy Tucker of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ivan Leon Tucker and Lucy Davis Wilson Tucker, was born June 14, 1945 in Marion County, Kentucky.  She died at 12:40  A.M., Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age: 80

She professed faith in Christ and attended The Vineyard.

Judy was employed at Tenco Industries.

Judy will be remembered for her kind and gentle spirit.  She loved her family and found joy in the simple things that made life sweet – watching John Wayne movies, listening to country music, watching rodeos on TV and sipping her favorite sweet tea.  She had a fascination with the weather, especially tornadoes and could spend hours watching the Weather Channel.  She loved making woven potholders to gift to her loved ones.  Her collection of stuffed animals and squeaky toys was legendary, and she loved giving them to every new baby or dog that joined the family.  For close to twenty years, she enjoyed attending her adult daycare, Tenco, where she made lifelong friends.  Her kindness and giving nature will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

She is survived by five brothers and two sisters:  Bobby Tucker of Campbellsville, Billy Joe Tucker of San Antonio, Texas, Keith Tucker of Augusta, Georgia, Jerry Tucker and wife, Margie of New Haven, Kentucky, Ivan Tucker and wife, Carol, of Louisiana, Ellen Reynolds and husband, Terry of Campbellsville and Evelyn Russell and husband, Biff of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law: Richard “Dick” Salmon Jr. of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Judy was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: James Randall Tucker in infancy and Diana Tucker Salmon and three sisters-in-law: Ann Tucker, Gerta Tucker and Patt Tucker.

Judy’s family would like to give a special thanks to Latisha Branham and the employees of Tenco Industries.

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GRAVESIDE SERVICE:   3:00 P.M., Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Rev. Ivan Tucker and Rev. Ray Hollenbach

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TENCO INDUSTRIES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Ernest “Ernie” Morgan Breeding

Posted by on Oct 20, 2025

Ernest “Ernie” Morgan Breeding

Ernest “Ernie” Morgan Breeding of Campbellsville, the son of the late John Breeding and Allie Combs Breeding, was born November 10, 1933, in Bardstown, KY and departed this life on October 19, 2025 at his home. He was 91 years of age.

Ernie professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a veteran and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a retired Master Electrician and Construction Manager. He enjoyed playing golf, reading westerns, loved the beach, and anything maintenance related.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by all of his siblings: John Breeding, Bobby Breeding, Allie Deacon, J.R. Breeding, William “Bill” Breeding, Joseph Breeding, and Dennie Breeding.

He is survived by his wife, Kaye Luckett Breeding, and three children, Gary Brreeding and his wife Connie of Greensburg, Billy Breeding and his wife Connie, and Sara Parke all of Campbellsville. 5 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family have chosen cremation and there are no services scheduled.

Memorials are suggested to be donation to St. Jude or to Taylor Co. SPCA and may be made at the funeral home or directly to the organization.

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Linda Reynolds

Posted by on Oct 19, 2025

Linda Reynolds of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Sidney Bryant Jackson and Geneva Mae Anderson Jackson, was born May 20, 1957 in Charlestown, Indiana.  She died at 9:30 A.M., Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age: 68

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Linda was self employed as an in home health care worker, having also worked at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab.

She united in marriage to James Cole and later united in marriage to Rick Reynolds May 21, 2016 and he preceded her in death January 19, 2025.

She is survived by one daughter and one son: Jamie Lynn Meadows and husband, Brandon of Campbellsville, and James Nathan Cole of Campbellsville; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Danny Jackson, and Sue Bryson, both of Indiana; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Linda was also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters: Jessie Jackson, Sidney Jackson, Carol Jean Jackson, and Ruby Cason.

 

AT THE REQUEST OF THE FAMILY, CREMATION WAS CHOSEN AND A PRIVATE SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FUNERAL EXPENSES OR TO PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Bonnie Sullivan

Posted by on Oct 18, 2025

Bonnie Sullivan of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Noel Newcomb and Lois Harrison Newcomb, was born April 7, 1950 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:18 A.M., Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 75

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Bonnie was the Owner and Director of ABC Child Care.

She united in marriage to Norman Sullivan August 23, 1968.

Besides her husband, Norman Sullivan of Campbellsville, she is survived by one son, Mike Sullivan and wife, Melissa of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Tate Sullivan of Campbellsville, and Chase Burton and wife, Shelby of Greensburg; two sisters: Paula VanCleave and Jill Scott of Campbellsville; her uncle, Larry Newcomb of Campbellsville; her sister-in-law, Rosie Sullivan; other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab for their generous hospitality and taking great care of Bonnie during her time.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Paul J. Dicken

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Phyllis Ann Cash

Posted by on Oct 18, 2025

Phyllis Ann Cash

Phyllis Ann Cash of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Roscoe Stubbs and Virginia (Handy) Tutt, was born August 16, 1948, in Taylor County, K,Y and departed this life on Friday, October 17, 2025, in Louisville at the University Hospital. She was 77 years of age.

She was a retired healthcare worker and was of the Baptist Faith.

Phyllis enjoyed crocheting, quilting, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gaylon Yarberry.

Survivors include a daughter and two sons: Treva Lynn Phillips and husband Bobby, Gene Wilson Cash and wife Angela, all of Columbia, and Timothy Cash of Campbellsville.

A sister and two brothers: Theresa Yates, Johnny Stubbs, and Larry Stubbs, all of Campbellsville; Six grandchildren: McKayla Cash, Lindsay Cash, Cody Gabbert, and Amber Phillips, Harper Gabbert, and Aslynn Gabbert; one great-grandchild: Teagan Craig Tungate; close friends: Barbara Murphy, Pat Pickett, Linda Leigh, and Lateisha Carmicle, and a host of other relatives and friends.

To honor the request of the family, cremation rites were entrusted to

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

NO services are scheduled at this time.

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C. Ronald Wise

Posted by on Oct 16, 2025

C. Ronald Wise of Campbellsville, son of the late Chester “Bill” Wise and Dorothy Thompson Wise, was born December 5, 1947 in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 4:28 A.M., Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in Louisville. Age: 77

He professed faith in Christ and attended Bethel First Presbyterian Church.

Ron was a retired CPA.  He was the former President of United Citizens Bank and currently served as a consultant with the bank.

Ron established the CPA firm that is currently known as Wise, Buckner, Sprowles & Associates.  He was a long time member of the Campbellsville Board of Education, and was involved with the Campbellsville Jaycees.  He loved Campbellsville and was an avid golfer, a card shark, loved traveling and spending time with his friends and family.  He enjoyed music of all genres and always sang from his heart, although seldom on key.

Ron united in marriage to Sue Antle July 20, 1982.

Besides his wife, Sue Wise of Campbellsville, he is survived by three daughters:  Melissa Ellis and husband, Alfred of Dunnville; Pat Watson and husband, Mike of Knifley and Mackenzie Wahl and husband, Craig of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; twelve grandchildren:  Jacob Ellis and wife, Kayla of Dunnville, Ethan Ellis of Campbellsville, Seth Ellis and wife, Anastasia of Dunnville, Moriah Konvalin and husband, Andrew of Dunnville, John Samuel Ellis of Dunnville, Julia Miller and husband, Allen of Russell Springs, RuthAnna Ellis of Greensburg, Sarah Ellis of Dunnville, Micah Ellis of Dunnville, Caitlin Watson and significant other, Drew Logue of New Albany, Indiana, AnnaBeth Walker and husband, Landon of Greensburg and Payne Watson of Florence, Kentucky; nineteen great-grandchildren; one brother, George Wise and wife, Donna of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law, Larry G. Cox of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Ron was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna Cox.

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VISITATION:  4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Murphy and Max Wise

ENTOMBMENT:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BETHEL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Amanda Lynn Rabbeth

Posted by on Oct 14, 2025

Amanda Lynn Rabbeth

Amanda Lynn Rabbeth, daughter of David Rabbeth (June) and Jacqueline Sprowles Rabbeth, was born August 14, 1983, in Campbellsville, and passed away peacefully while fighting her battle with Leukemia on October 10, 2025, in Louisville. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. She was also a graduate of Taylor County High School, Class of 2001. She loved listening to music, was full of life, and enjoyed having a good time, shopping, and taking care of her boys. Amanda was a hard worker during the time she was able to work and provide for her children until she was diagnosed with AML (leukemia) in 2021, and has been fighting ever since. She also had a stroke in 2024 and was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2024 as well, but Amanda was determined to keep fighting so she could be there for her children as long as she could.

Besides her parents, she is survived by her two sons, Ezekiel Isaiah Bell and Randall Quinton Carter Bell, a brother, Jacob Rabbeth, a half-sister, Layla Collins, and her husband (Matt), Four Stepsisters, Dolly Kleiner, Sarah Sallee, and fiancé Brian Wilson, and Caren Synder (Kevin), and Rebekah Sallee. Five Stepbrothers: David Sallee (Nikki), Nathan Sallee, Jacob Sallee, Ben Sallee, and Jay Jones.

Also surviving are a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Amanda was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Dencil and Betty Sprowles, and also her paternal grandparents, Randy and Patricia Rabbeth.

 

Funeral Service: Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 1:00 pm

L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: Crown Hill Cemetery

Visitation: Sunday, October 19, 2025, 11:00 until the time of the service.

Memorials are suggested to be donations to the funeral expense fund and may be made at the funeral home.

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Carolyn Patricia Shofner

Posted by on Oct 14, 2025

Carolyn Patricia Shofner

Carolyn Patricia Shofner of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Delmer and Myrtle (Goode) Bright, was born June 29, 1946, in Marion County, KY, and departed this life on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 79 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.

Carolyn was a former Walmart Associate, having retired after 38 years.

She enjoyed fishing at Green River Lake, watching crime shows on TV, and spending time with her dogs, Bogey and Snickers.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Coleman Shofner; a daughter, Donna Lisa Shofner; three brothers and two sisters: Wilbur, Roger, and Tony Bright, Rosaline Cooley, and Lucille Daniels.

Survivors include a daughter: Ashley Shofner of Campbellsville; her sisters-in-law: Sue Bright, Carolyn Bright, Viola Watson and Joe, Jane Milby and Bob, Kaye Hatcher, Gail Price and Robert, Nevon Wolf, and George and Peggy Shofner; her brothers-in-law: Dean Shofner and Trisha and Scotty Shofner and a host of other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL: Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.

VISITATION: after 11:00 A.M. Saturday until the time for the funeral service.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home

OFFICIATING: Bro. John Stilts

INTERMENT: 2 P.M. on Monday, October 20, 2025, Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers: Rusty Milby, Randy Milby, Darin Hatcher, Brandon Rood, Mike Wyatt

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