Carl Goff

Posted by on Jun 3, 2024

 

Carl Goff of Campbellsville, infant son of Max Goff and Jazmine Howard Goff,  was born October 11, 2023 and died May 31, 2024 in Taylor County, Kentucky. Age:  7 months

Besides his parents, Max Goff and Jazmine Howard Goff, of Campbellsville, Carl is survived by one brother, Mitchell Thomas Goff and an unborn sibling; grandparents:  Cristi Howard and Kevin Bradley of Campbellsville and Daniel Travis Goff of Springfield; great-grandparents:  Alice Carroll, Debra Lynn Hardin and husband, Terry Daughtery and Pamela Foster; honorary grandparent, Danny Viers; great grandpa, Danny Goff; special aunt, Tommie Lynn Howard; aunts and uncles: Kayla McStoots, Destiny Bradley, Claudia Goff, Marilyn  Hardin, Tori Anderson, Alyssa Curry, Ashlee Long, Connie Tucker, Gabby Tucker, Anya Blake, Little Jesse Boone, Curtis Morris and Zachary Thomas and many other relatives.

He was preceded in death by grandparents:  Rosemond Alice Goff and Ricky Howard.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

BURIAL:  New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Springfield, Kentucky

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

 

 

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Paul Leonard Adams, 49

Posted by on Jun 2, 2024

Paul Leonard Adams, 49

Paul Leonard Adams of Campbellsville, KY, the son of David Wayne Adams and the late Kitty Wells Adams, was born July 17, 1974, in Louisville, and departed this life on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Campbellsville, KY. He was 49 years of age.

He was of the Christian Faith and was employed at Mattingly Security as a Security Guard. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting of all kinds. His family says that he was the “best husband”, “was a laid back and gentle soul”, and “was the toughest man that ever lived”. He absolutely loved spending time with his family and would’ve done anything they asked of him.

Survivors include his loving wife of twenty-six years: Jennifer Burley Adams of Campbellsville, Six children: Jake Noel of Lebanon, Raelyn Wilson and husband Alex of Campbellsville, Paul Adams II of Lebanon, Raven Adams and significant other Jason Agee, Xavior Adams, and Gabriel Adams all of Campbellsville. One granddaughter: Juniper Irene Matthis, and one expected grandchild.

Three brothers: David W. Adams, Jr. of Lexington, Joshua Adams of Campbellsville, and Ryan Adams of Elizabethtown.

Also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends.

Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Clareasa Ellen “Lisa” Adams, and Priscilla Adams.

 There will be a funeral service for Paul Leonard Adams on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.

The family has requested visitation on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.

 

Memorial donations are suggested to be donations to the Funeral Expense Fund and those can be made at the funeral home.

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Gary Alvin Rafferty

Posted by on May 28, 2024

Gary Alvin Rafferty, son of the late Edwin C and Gertrude Overton Rafferty, was born on March 28,1952 in Campbellsville, KY.   He died at 6:26 am, Saturday, May 11,2024 in Mechanicsville, VA.

He was baptized and lived his faith in Jesus Christ daily.   He was a member of Cool Spring Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, VA at the time of his death.  When he lived in Campbellsville, he was a faithful member of Palestine Baptist Church.  He moved to Virginia in 1995 with his job as an Auditor with Southern States Cooperative where he worked for 39 years.

Gary was challenged with heart problems from 1995 until he had a very successful heart transplant in 2018.  He cherished the gift of life he was given knowing the sacrifice made by another person and their family.  He served on the board of Lifenet Health Foundation (the world’s most trusted provider of transplant solutions) as a patient representative. He volunteered at many events encouraging people to register as organ donors.  He was an inspiration to the employees and patrons of the local YMCA with his dedication and great attitude. Gary was lovingly referred to as the “Mayor of Laurel Meadows” because he never met a stranger and helped others connect as neighbors.  He generously sent gifts of Goldfish and Oreo Cookies to the children for no other reason than to be kind to them and their parents.  He was greatly loved by so very many people:  family, neighbors, doctors, nurses, therapists, exercise buddies and many more.

Gary leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 39 years, Paula and his two sons, Jonathan (Carrie) and Nicholas. He will be missed by his three grandchildren, Ava, Lucas and Cavan.  He is also survived by a loving Sister, Faye (Ken) Osborne and several very dear nieces, nephews and friends.  He was preceded in death by his sister Brenda Rafferty Thompson.

Donations can be made in his honor to the St. Jude Hospital, American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.

Visitation: 12 pm, Saturday, June 8,2024 at Palestine Baptist Church, 80 Church Lane, Campbellsville, Ky 42718.   The funeral service will begin at 1:30pm.  Burial will be private at the Palestine Baptist Church cemetery.

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS.

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Richard Lynn “Ricky” Brown, 62

Posted by on May 28, 2024

Richard Lynn “Ricky” Brown, 62

Richard Lynn “Ricky” Brown of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late James Brown and Myrtie Taylor Brown, was born December 9, 1961, and departed this life on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Campbellsville, KY. He was 62 years of age.

He was of the Baptist Faith and attended Calvary Baptist Church. He was a builder and the owner of Brown Construction. He enjoyed watching westerns, talking with friends, flea markets, grilling, and spending time with family.

Survivors include one son: Richard “Bubby” Brown, Jr., and his wife Myra of Greensburg. Nine sisters: Patty Milby, Clara Bagby, Betty Farmer, Mable Houston, Kathy Sharp (Joe), Beverly Brown, Deanna Bland, and Rhonda Dickens, all of Campbellsville, James Lewis Brown of Greensburg, and Susie Riggs (Richard) of Lebanon.

Also surviving are six grandchildren: Remy Brown, Caselynn Brown, Lyrik Marr, Micahla Sears, Jayla Crask, and Ryan Sears. Nine great-grandchildren, and a special friend Mary Gray of Campbellsville.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: Billy Ray “Goat” Brown, Pearl Turpin, and Emma Lee.

 

 There will be a funeral service for Richard Lynn “Ricky” Brown on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. John Nguyen will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.

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Rita Keltner

Posted by on May 24, 2024

Rita Keltner, 74, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Everett Robison and Rosa Eastridge Robison, departed this life on May 23, 2023 in Campbellsville.  Rita professed faith in Christ and was a member of Earlys Chapel Methodist Church.  She worked for Atmos Energy for 36 years and was active in the United Methodist Women (UMW).

Rita loved gardening, planting flowers, and spending time with her husband of 50 years and her large family, especially as a beloved Mamaw to her two grandchildren.

Rita is survived by her husband, Dennis Keltner; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Brandon Keltner (Sarah) of Scottsville and Brad Keltner of Glasgow; two grandchildren, Kentlee Keltner and Griffin Keltner; one sister, Garnettia Knifley of Columbia, Kentucky; and one brother, Dallard Robison of Louisville, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Rosa Robison; six brothers, Ivan, Alvin, Chester, Wig, MC, and WR Robison; and one sister, Flora Robison.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Monday, May 27, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Paul J. Dicken and Rev. Mark Price

BURIAL: Haven Hill Cemetery, Adair County, Kentucky

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

 

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Betty Jo Kearney

Posted by on May 23, 2024

Betty Jo Kearney, daughter of the late Kenneth Pyles and Eula Grant Pyles, was born on February 16, 1947 in Adair County, Kentucky.  She died at 3:17 P.M., Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at UK Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, after complications from a stroke.  Age:  77

She was baptized and professed faith in Jesus Christ.  Betty had been a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church for several decades.

She loved her life and family.  She was kind, compassionate and fun to be around.  In her earlier years, she loved to work and meet new people.  Her first job was at The Jim Dandy Restaurant in Columbia, Kentucky at the young age of 14.  She spent many years working at Fruit of the Loom and made lasting friendships there.  Betty also worked at Cox Interior and the Campbellsville Baptist Church Child Development Center.  She loved to reminisce about her working days and the fun times that she had with her friends.

She united in marriage to William Larry Kearney September 12, 1965.

Besides her husband, Larry Kearney of Campbellsville, Betty is survived by two daughters:  Kim Scalf and husband, Wade of Springfield and Teresa Barnett and husband, Kenny of Lebanon; three grandchildren:  Nicholas Barnett, Parker Barnett and Haley Scalf; one brother and three sisters:  Jeffrey Pyles, Barbara Flatt, Rita Smith and Patty Wong; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Betty was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters:  Lyndall Pyles, Terry Pyles, Bernadine Drake, Katie Pyles and Cindy Rowe.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Ed Montgomery

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Tommy Joe “Turtle” Whitlock, 64

Posted by on May 22, 2024

Tommy Joe “Turtle” Whitlock, 64

Tommy Joe “Turtle” Whitlock of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Arvin Ray Whitlock and Rita Mae Warner Whitlock was born on April 19, 1960, in Marion County, KY, and departed this life on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Campbellsville. He was 64 years of age.

Tommy loved doing lawncare and landscaping work, spending time with family and friends, and toy collecting. He attended the Upper Room Church.

He is survived by seven brothers and sisters and their spouses: Bill Whitlock (Sharon), Clellan Whitlock (Elizabeth), Ronnie Whitlock (Jeannie), Mazie Bagby (Kenneth), Paul Whitlock (IlaJean), Mary Redman Lampkin (Charles), and Jerry Whitlock (Chicquita).

Also surviving is one brother-in-law: Willie Lampkin, and a special friend Jennifer Bell.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and sisters: Diane Whitlock, Mary Alma Lampkin, Mark Whitlock, and Leo Whitlock.

 There will be a funeral service for Tommy Joe “Turtle” Whitlock at 1:00 P.M. EST on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in the chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery. 

Bro. Daniel Cook will officiate.

 The family has requested visitation from 11:00 – 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the funeral home.

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

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Daisy Jean Deweese, 67

Posted by on May 19, 2024

Daisy Jean Deweese, 67

Daisy Jean Deweese of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late James Abner and Grace Gribbin Abner, was born on December 19, 1956, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville. She was 67 years of age.

She was a retired employee of Taylor Regional Hospital having worked many years as a Respiratory Therapist. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed fishing, crafts, knitting, and baking cakes.

She is survived by her husband: Ricky Lee Deweese of Campbellsville, and three children: Jennifer Williams of Hodgenville, Richard Deweese, and Addie Deweese both of Campbellsville.

Six grandchildren: Gracen Jones, Thomas Christian Williams, Isabella Williams, Bailey Deweese, Julian Deweese, and Damian Deweese. One Great-grandson: Asher Jones.

One sister and two brothers: Emma Melissa Lawson, Roy Franklin Fulks, and John Edward Fulks, all of Campbellsville.

The family has requested visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.

A private funeral service will be held at a later date.

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Junior Moore

Posted by on May 17, 2024

Junior Moore, son of the late Alfred Cleaver Moore and Virgie Elizabeth McCarty Moore, was born on September 15, 1941 in Marion County, Kentucky.  He died Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Campbellsville.  Age:  82

Junior was a retired truck driver.  He loved to fish, hunt and be outdoors.  He also enjoyed listening to the Swap Shop and 4-wheeling.  Junior was known as the “Chicken Man” in town and was known as “Moose” to his close friends.

He united in marriage to Mildred Underwood December 22, 1962.

Besides his wife, Mildred Moore of Campbellsville, Junior is survived by three sons and two daughters:   Mark Moore of Harrodsburg, Greg Moore, Scotty Moore, Pam Bradley and Tammy Paxton of Campbellsville; five grandchildren:

Tyler Moore, Mia Moore, Shelby Bradley, Ashley Paxton and Allie Moore; four great-grandchildren:   Hunter Corbin, Braelyn Moore, Emma Caven and Ellie Mae Caven; two brothers and one sister:  Paul Moore and wife, Mary Ann of Lebanon, Robert Moore of Raywick and Joyce Porter of Finley; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Junior was also preceded in death by four sisters:  Betty Nelson, Aileen Whitlock, Linda Sue Cox and Tresea Hardin.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, May 20, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Jacob Davis and Mark Moore

BURIAL:   Benningfield Cemetery

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

 

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Donald C. Whitley, 84

Posted by on May 17, 2024

Donald C. Whitley, 84

Donald C. Whitley of Elizabethtown, KY, the son of the late Wesley Whitley and Mae Ferguson Whitley, was born on May 1, 1940, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Baptist Health Hardin. He was 84 years of age.

He was a retired employee of the Kentucky Dept. of Transportation and was the prior owner and barber at Don’s Barber Shop. He was a graduate of the Louisville Barber College and was a proud Democrat. He professed faith in Christ, and was a lifelong member of St. Andrew Methodist Church, and attended the Grace Heartland Church in Elizabethtown.

On December 2, 1962, He united in marriage to Gwendolyn Kelly Whitley, who preceded him in death on March 12, 2017.

He is survived by two sons: Marcus Whitley and his wife Stacey of Leitchfield, and Donnie Whitley of Elizabethtown.

Four grandchildren: Landon Pauley Whitley, Sydne Hope Whitley, Ian Hinson, and Ethan Hinson (Nicole). Three Great-grandchildren: Aubrey Hinson, Keaston Hinson, and Ahliana Hinson.

One sister: Charlotte Callahan.

Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers: Dean Whitley, Lewis Whitley, Joe Whitley, Rev. Jerry Whitley, and Howard Whitley. Destiny Shelton, who he loved as a grandchild, and his furry companion, Bengie.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Donald C. Whitley at 1:00 P.M. EST on Monday, May 20, 2024, in the chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. 

The family has requested visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to be donations to Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.

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