Paul Johnson Jr.

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

Audrey Herron Robison

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 5, 2026

Audrey Mae Robison, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Chester Herron and the late Hettie Cox Herron Miller and Conda Miller was born August 15, 1953 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She died at 7:26 A.M., Saturday May 2, 2026 in Lexington.  Age: 72

Audrey professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.

She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and Taylor County Detention Center. Working at the detention center was probably the most impactful thing she ever did by giving her purpose and cementing her faith through helping others become better versions of themselves.

She united in marriage to the love of her life, Richard (Ricky) Robison.  He preceded her in death June 9, 2016 taking a part of her soul with him.

Audrey is survived by one son, Roger Blankenship and two grandsons: Isaac Blankenship and Brody Blankenship, whom she loved unconditionally; three brothers, Arvin (Bubby) Herron, Lester Herron, and Van Herron.  She has nine nieces and nephews, two of whom, Delitha Shreve and Robert Kearney, were more akin to siblings than niece and nephew.

Audrey will be remembered as a fierce woman.  Sometimes that fierceness flared in the form of the infamous “Herron Temper” and other times radiated a love that was immensely deep and boundless.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters:  Beulah Thomas, and Francis Graybeal.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Tim Coghill

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Nancy O’Banion

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 4, 2026

Nancy O’Banion of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Stanley G. Matney and Lillie Frances Risen Matney, was born April 22, 1947 in Green County, Kentucky.  She died at 5:25 A.M., Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Campbellsville.     Age:  79

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church.

Nancy worked as an in home childcare provider.

She united in marriage to Harold Lewis O’Banion July 22, 1972 and he preceded her in death August 21, 2020.

Nancy is survived by three daughters:  Kimberly Rogers Ward and husband, James and Kelli O’Banion Bertram and husband, Allan of Campbellsville, and Shelli O’Banion Wilson and husband, Chris of Crestwood; four grandchildren: Cameron Wilson of Bowling Green, Chandler Wilson of Crestwood, Sydney Elizabeth Bertram Jacobs and husband, Sebastian of Lexington and Madison Nicole Bertram of Campbellsville; one sister, Shirley Marcum and husband, Tommy of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Nancy was also preceded in death by a sister, Joan Driver.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Friday, May 8, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Andy Woods and Rev. Tim Coghill

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO “HIS BUILDERS” AT SOUTH CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Robert Edelen

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 1, 2026

Robert Edelen of Campbellsville, son of the late George Edelen and Inis Morgan Edelen, was born June 3, 1943 in Spurlington, Kentucky. He died at 6:43 P.M., Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 82

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Faith Alive Ministries.

Robert was a retired employee of Independent Stave Company – Kentucky Cooperage in Lebanon and a former employee of Fruit of the Loom.

He united in marriage to Barbara Sallee August 25, 1980.

Besides his wife, Barbara Edelen of Campbellsville; Robert is survived by two sons and three daughters: Tessa Lewis and husband, William of Springfield, Allen Cox of Florida, Elizabeth Veatch and husband, Donald of Lebanon, Cathy Null and husband, Mathew of Bunker Hill, Illinois, and David Cox of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Ethel Davis of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Robert was also preceded in death a grandson, Russell Veatch and three brothers and three sisters: James Edelen, Clarence Edelen, Johnny Edelen, Dorothy Edelen, Clara Edelen and Jewell Edelen.

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VISITATION:  11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, May 4, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, May 4, 2026 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. David Boils

ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

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

Donna Rodgers

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 30, 2026

Donna Rodgers of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ivan Pepper and Mary Perry Pepper, was born August 27, 1953 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 12:12 P.M., Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Lexington.  Age:  72

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.

Donna was a retired office administrator with the Social Security Office.  She had also been employed at Taylor County Bank and had served as Vice President of First Federal Savings Bank.

She united in marriage to Bobby Rodgers August 7, 1985.

Besides her husband, Bobby Rodgers of Campbellsville, Donna is survived by two step-daughters:  Bobbi Lynn Faulkner and husband, Dean of Campbellsville and Alison Starcher and husband, Jeremy of Florence; six grandchildren:  Justin Hash and Tristin Faulkner and wife, Paige of Campbellsville, Sarah Clark of Hopkinsville, Kayla Brewer and Payton Florence of Florence and Emory Starcher of Jefferson City, Tennessee; five  great-grandchildren; one sister, Joyce McLaurin of Atlanta, Georgia; one sister-in-law, Deborah Pepper of Louisville; two nephews:  Josh McLaurin of Atlanta, Georgia and Alex Pepper and wife, Kelsie of Campbellsville; two great-nieces:  Alba Pepper and Sylvie Pepper and many other relatives and friends.

Donna was also proceeded in death by a brother, Ronald Pepper.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.m., Friday, May 1, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Will Warren, Minister Rodney Booe and Minister Joe Hatchett

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL OR CAMPBELLSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Jones, 61

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 30, 2026

Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Jones Milby, the daughter of the late Delmar and Mary Lee (Scroggins) Jones, was born September 28, 1964 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 61 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Dunnville Church of God and was a former waitress at Grammer’s in Campbellsville and a homemaker.

Kathy loved Jesus and enjoyed going to church, yard sales, working puzzles and spending time with family.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Mike Milby, Jr.; a son: John Michael Milby; two sisters and a brother: Jewell Jones Broadhurst, David Jones and Stephanie Jones.

Survivors include two daughters: Jewell Jones and Sara Bostic; a step-daughter: Shara Dobson.

Also two brothers and one sister: Billy Jones, Ray Jones and companion: Lisa Bright and Cricket Richardson and husband Todd.

Six granddaughters and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the

L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

OFFICIATING: Bro. Ted Stidham

INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: after 10:00 A.M. Tuesday

MEMORIALS: Funeral Expense Fund which can be made at the funeral home.

Elizabeth “Liz” Despain

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 25, 2026

Elizabeth Despain of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Albert Skaggs and Bernice Beard Skaggs, was born September 23, 1935 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 8:00 A.M., Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Campbellsville.  Age:  90

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Taylors Chapel Methodist Church.

Elizabeth was a retired dairy farmer.

She united in marriage to Harold Keith Despain September 30, 1955 and he preceded her in death November 19, 1997.

Elizabeth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was proud of her work as a dairy farmer but also worked in tobacco and with flowers. She enjoyed fishing and using her four-wheeler to get around.

Elizabeth is survived by two sons: Roger Despain and wife, Susan and Kevin Despain and wife, Melinda of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Carrie Despain, Kaitlin Despain and husband, Franco Perez, Tanner James and wife, Michelle, Brandon Humphries and wife, Sondra and Tara Wallace; six great-grandchildren: Lena James, Dalton Cox and wife, Kyndal, Landon Cox, Tatum Caulk, Traxton Wallace and Izabella Brend; two brothers: Bill Skaggs and Donald Skaggs and wife, Barbara of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Elizabeth was also proceeded in death by a brother: Larry Skaggs.

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VISITATION:                   5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Monday, April 27, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE:       11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Mark Price

BURIAL:                         Taylors Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TAYLORS CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH CEMTERY FUND

AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Kathy Wells

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 24, 2026

Kathy Wells of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Garnett Rice and Virginia Durrett Rice, was born September 5, 1947, in Marion County, Kentucky.  She died at 1:32 P.M., Thursday, April 23, 2026 in Campbellsville.  Age:  78

Kathy had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church.

She was a retired schoolteacher at Taylor County Elementary School.

Kathy united in marriage to Wayne Wells December 27, 1966.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and dedicated her life to her family.  Kathy loved to winter in Florida and enjoyed playing cards with her friends.

Besides her husband, Wayne Wells of Campbellsville, Kathy is survived by one son and two daughters:  Rob Wells and wife, Mary of Danville, Amy Hyde of Crestwood and Jenny Hughes and husband, John of Campbellsville; six grandchildren:  Ashton Brock and husband, Nate, Trinity Wells and fiancé, Hank McArthur, Nick  Hyde, Jack Hughes, Lauren Buscher and husband, Chad and Alex Hughes and wife, Abigale; two great-grandchildren:  Alton Brock and Oliver Hughes; one brother, Randy Rice and wife, Margaret of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; two sisters-in-law:  Joy Tarter and husband, Donald of Dunnville and Joberta Wells of Yosemite; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  12:00 Noon – 4:00 P.M., Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

MEMORAL SERVICE:     4:00 P.M., Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Murphy

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BETHEL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, TAYLOR COUNTY BACKPACK PROGRAM OR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

George Perkins, Jr.

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 21, 2026

George Perkins, Jr. of the Perkins Farm in Campbellsville, son of Evelyn Joyce DeSpain Perkins and the late George Perkins, Sr., was born September 8, 1965 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 7:47 A.M., Monday, April 20, 2026 in Owensboro.     Age: 60

He was a semi-retired brick mason.

George united in marriage to Vistia Spurling and they had been married twenty-seven years.

He enjoyed camping, riding side by sides and spending time with his family and friends.  He dearly loved his dog, Oreo.

Besides his wife, Vistia Perkins of Campbellsville, George is survived by one son and one daughter:  George Eric Perkins of Campbellsville and Kayla Bishop and the late Tim Bishop of Columbia; one step-son, Nicholas Tyler Goodin; two grandchildren:  Ayslee Goodin and Addie Goodin; his mother, Evelyn Perkins of Campbellsville; two brothers:  Andy Perkins and wife, Valerie and Todd Perkins and wife, Weldonna of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

There will be no formal funeral service.

Burial will be at sunset, Thursday, April 23, 2026 in Pleasant Ridge Separate Baptist Church Cemetery in Larue County, Kentucky