Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 14, 2025
Randal Rafferty of Campbellsville, son of the late Elbert Carter Rafferty and Pauline Colvin Rafferty, was born July 24, 1949 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:45 P.M., Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Louisville. Age: 75
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Randal was a retired employee of GTE. He later sold real estate and drove the cancer van from Taylor Regional Hospital to Louisville until the Cancer Center at Taylor Regional Hospital was established. Randal then started and ran Broadway Auto Mart and later added Broadway Auto & Tire.
Randall dearly loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching Westerns and working in his yard.
He united in marriage to Lee Anna Blevins January 3, 1986.
Besides his wife, Lee Anna Rafferty of Campbellsville, Randal is survived by two sons and two daughters: Kevin Rafferty, Angie Wise and husband, Brad, Meagan Rafferty and significant other, Juan Hernandez and Matthew Rafferty, all of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Justin Wise and wife, Erin of Covington, Connor Wise and Ryker Hernandez of Campbellsville; one great-grandson, Reid Wise; one sister, Alice Vaughn and husband, David and one sister-in-law, Wanda Rafferty Sapp, both of Campbellsville; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Randal was also preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Rafferty.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, February 17, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR CAMPBELLSVILLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT CAMPBELLSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 13, 2025
Jewelline Shipp of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Creed Thomas Allen and Gertrude Carlisle Allen, was born February 20, 1952 in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Tuesday, February 9, 2025 in Elizabethtown. She was 73 years of age.
She was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Fruit of The Loom. She enjoyed bowling, watching television, shopping with her sister and spending time with her nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
She is survived by her sister, Ruby Sanders of Greensburg and eleven nieces and nephews: Jason Pace and wife Alisha, Misty Smith and husband Tommy, Crystal Gebler and husband Phillip, Bradley Pace and wife Katie, Chris Morgan and companion Sherri, Paul R Allen and companion Verniece, Danny Allen and wife Jenny, Jannifer Fisher and husband Lee, Amanda Allen and husband William, Scottie Allen, Marie Hammack and husband Kevin, and several great-nieces and great-nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Sammy Allen, Charles Allen, and Mary Pike.
The Funeral Service for Jewelline Shipp will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Otter Creek Cemetery.
Bro. Daniel Marcum will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating Gideon Bibles, which can be made at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: P.R. Allen, Danny Allen, Chris Morgan, Tommy Smith, Phillip Gebler, and Lee Fisher.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 13, 2025
Christopher Whitley of Lebanon, son of Cristie Michelle Forrest Tungate and the late Charles Douglas Whitley, was born January 6, 1996 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:38 P.M., Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Lebanon after fighting a long, hard battle with Leukemia since May. Age: 29
He professed faith in Christ.
Christopher was an employee of Toyota Boshoku Manufacturing in Lebanon.
He was an avid gun collector and not only enjoyed shooting, but building his own guns. Christopher loved the outdoors and his pets. His family said he had a huge heart and always thought of others before himself.
Christopher is survived by his mother and step-father, Cristie and Brian Tungate of Lebanon; one brother and one sister: Dustin Whitley and Cara Whitley of Lebanon; two step-brothers: Nathan Tungate and Clayton Tungate; his grandparents: Jerry and Carol Forrest of Campbellsville; step-grandparents: Paul and Rena Tungate of Lebanon and many other relatives and friends.
Christopher was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Teresa Malone.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 17, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Evan Tedder
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 11, 2025
Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Gordon Greer Brim of Campbellsville passed from this life on Monday, February 10, 2025 at her home. Daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Edna Alberta Fincher Gordon, she was 85 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Brim loved being outdoors; she especially loved camping with her husband, Tilford. It was said that if the fish weren’t biting, she was reading, but either way, she cherished the time with her family.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her husband: Tilford Allen Brim of Campbellsville,
A son: Ricky Dean Greer of Coburg,
Siblings: Ondree Gordon of Tennessee, Mark Gordon of Nebraska, and Claran “Con-Jo” Olaes of Deleware,
Seven grandchildren,
A close great-grandchild: Ayden Strader,
A special friend: Crystal Davis,
And a host of other family members and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son: Gordon Keith Greer; and a sister, DiAnne Marie Kolacki.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Brim on Friday, February 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Bro. Greg Lockard will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, February 13.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 11, 2025
Mrs. Brenda Lewis Blevins of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Travis and Lora (Davis) Lewis, was born in Yuma, KY on December 6, 1949. She departed this life on February 11, 2025, in Louisville at the University Hospital, being 75 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Soule Chapel Church. Mrs. Blevins was the former Director of Radiology at Taylor Regional Hospital and the cherished wife of the late Billy Blevins, who preceded her in death on October 9, 2015.
Mrs. Blevins leaves to mourn her passing:
A sister: Linda Seaver of Scottsville,
Two brothers: Roger Lewis and Donald Lewis, both of Campbellsville,
And a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers: Tony Lewis, Lonnie Dean Lewis, and Travis Eugene Lewis.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY from 6:00-8:00 PM.
She will be entombed in the Brookside Mausoleum at a later date following a private funeral service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 10, 2025
Mr. Kenny Dale Webb, II of Campbellsville, son of the late Kenny Dale Webb and Twana Darlene Pemberton Wethington, was born in Casey County on April 21, 1993. He departed this life on Friday, February 7, 2025 at his home as the result of an extended illness. He was 31 years of age. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved fishing and camping and hunting ginseng with his dog, Tank.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
A son: Maverick Webb,
A sister: Kendra Webb of Texas,
A stepsister: Maranda Crum of Campbellsville,
His stepmother: Vicky Webb of Campbellsville,
Nieces and nephews: Roan, Layla, and Patrick,
And a host of extended family members and friends.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a stepbrother, Donovan Dean.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Webb on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will follow in the St. Bernard Catholic Church Cemetery in Clementsville.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home or online through the “Donations” tab above.
The family wishes to thank Hosparus of Green River for the care and compassion shown to Kenny in his final days.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 5, 2025
William R. (Buddy) Stayton, of Campbellsville, KY, The son of the late Robert “Bob” Stayton and Lear Ruth (Christie) Stayton was born on October 15, 1925, and departed this life on February 3, 2025, in Campbellsville. He was 99 years of age.
He professed his faith in Christ and was a faithful member of the Campbellsville First Methodist Church. He loved raising a big garden, especially tomatoes, and sharing his bountiful garden with his friends and neighbors and did so until he was 98 years old.
Buddy was a military man through and through. A retired First Sergeant of the U.S. Army, he was very proud of his service. “Once A Soldier, Always A Soldier … a Soldier for Life.”
He entered World War II as a front-line combat infantryman in The Pacific Theater and later served on the front lines in the Korean Conflict. He also served as a front-line medic and after the wars ended he served in various positions in the army medical field eventually running entire hospital wings in army hospitals in such places as Germany, Valley Forge, PA, and Seattle, Washington.
During his career, Buddy received many commendations including the Combat Infantry Badge, Combat Medic Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal in Korea, Bronze Star Medal for Combat Medical Duty, Medic of the Month European Command, Eleven Campaign Battle Stars, and many, many letters of appreciation from his superiors.
After retiring from the army in 1964 with the rank of First Sergeant, he returned to Campbellsville with his wife, Gladys, and daughter, Dreama to live and raise his family. When Parker-Kalon came to Campbellsville, Buddy was hired to set up the shipping department and stayed on as shipping supervisor.
After retiring from Parker-Kalon he went to work at the local Kmart as the stockroom manager. After retiring from Kmart he and Gladys started a successful antique business with booths in antique malls in several central Kentucky towns. Buddy would find and restore antique furniture in his shop and Gladys was in charge of the glassware and small collectibles. They did this until just before Gladys’ passing in 2019. Buddy always gave credit to his wife, Gladys, the U.S. Army, and the Lord for saving his life and making him the man he became.
He is survived by two brothers: Leadis R. Stayton and his wife Susie of Johnsport, IL, and Lanous R. Stayton of Covington, KY. Two special nephews: Raymond Lee Stayton and Steven Flinchum, along with many other nephews, nieces, cousins, and many friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife: Gladys Irene Williams Stayton, one daughter: Dreama Lou Stayton Rafferty, one granddaughter: Debra Lynn Rafferty, and four sisters: Leora Lavine, Beatrice Burton, Jewell Flinchum, and Freda Stayton.
The funeral Service for William R. “Buddy” Stayton will be Monday, February 10, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with entombment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with full military honors by the United States Army.
Rev. Adam Love will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
In Lieu of flowers donations are suggested to be made to the Galilean Children’s Home and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 5, 2025
Virginia Barnett of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James W. Pike and Mary E. Viers Pike, was born December 14, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 1:45 P.M., Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Greensburg. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Virginia was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and had also worked at Gibson’s Department Store and Convenient Food Mart.
Virginia loved shopping and talking to people. Her family said “she never met a stranger”.
She united in marriage to Richard Barnett August 6, 1948 and he preceded her in death October 29, 2015.
Virginia is survived by one daughter and one son: Elizabeth Sanders and Ricky Barnett of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Guy Jeffrey Sanders and wife, Michelle, Tammy Jean Lankin and husband, Jack and Clint Barnett of Campbellsville; five great-grandchildren: Ashley Sanders, Tori Sanders, Makenna Cook, Johnna Cook and Ella Mae Lankin; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters: Jack Pike, James Leslie, Barbara Loyall, Audrey Jean Pike, Jewell Eubank and Peggy White.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 7, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Larry Rhodes
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Auberry Don on Feb 4, 2025
Edna Shreve, 63, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Elzie Followell and Kathleen Ramsey Followell was born January 6th, 1962 in Lebanon, KY. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 at her home in Campbellsville.
Edna united in marriage to Mr. Michael Shreve. He preceded her in death on April 20th, 2016.
Edna loved her family and her animals. She enjoyed reading and being outdoors. Edna professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Edna is survived by:
Her daughter, Tana Shreve of Campbellsville
Special person, Jacob Lane
Six sisters and two brothers: Juanita Followell of Campbellsville; Mary Allen of Liberty; Foster Followell of Liberty; Glenda Shoopman and her husband, Jessie, of Casey County; Eunice Miller of Raywick; Rachel Long and her husband, Thomas, of Campbellsville; Robert Followell of Casey County; and Nancy Dewitt and her husband, Nathan, of Raywick
Several nieces and nephews
A host of other family and friends
Edna was preceded in death by:
Two sisters and one brother: Dorothy Cox, Margie Richards, and James Followell
FUNERAL: To honor Ms. Shreve’s wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be no public services at this time. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Edna Shreve at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Feb 4, 2025
Mike Cook, 67, of Campbellsville, son of the late Arlin Cook and Elsie Mae Hunt Cook was born January 3rd, 1958 in Campbellsville. He departed this life on January 31st, 2025 at his home in Campbellsville.
Mike was a retired commercial and residential painter. He was the founder and owner of Cook Painting in Campbellsville since 1977. He loved dealing and collecting antiques. He was a snowbird, he loved going to Florida. He loved spending time on his boat. Mike professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
Mike is survived by:
Two sons: Chris Cook of Campbellsville; and Jay Cook and his wife, Tracy, of Lexington
One grandson, Christopher Jase Cook of Campbellsville
Two brothers and one sister: Brian Cook; Ray Cook, both of Campbellsville; and Vickie Long, of Russell Springs
Several nieces and nephews
A host of other family and friends
VISITATION: Friday, February 7th, 2025 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Friday, February 7th, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial in the Mount Gilboa Baptist Church to follow.
PALLBEARERS: Scott Pickett, Troy Kimbler, Ronnie Pike, Jase Cook, Alex Cook, Dustin Cook, and Jonathon Cook
Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and may be made at the funeral home or at www.sendtheword.org.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Mike Cook at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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