Carl Lewis Graham

Posted by on Jan 10, 2025

Carl Lewis Graham

Carl Lewis Graham of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late George T. Graham and Zana Vernice Bottoms Graham was born on August 20, 1941, and departed this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 83 years of age.

He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. He was employed in pipeline construction and was a mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, and woodworking and was very artistic, and he loved spending time with his family and driving his hot rod cars.

He is survived by three children: Ann Hollins and her husband Ramon, Frankie Graham, and Mikey “Prowler” Graham and his wife Shannon all of Campbellsville. Six grandchildren: Christopher Hollins (Kris), Krystal Cain (Adam), Eddie Davis (Teri), Billy Davis, Abigayle Graham, and Shelby Graham. Twenty-one great-grandchildren: Leeanna, Kimber, Briar, Kinley, Maddie, Brianna, Braydon C., Kadin, Anne Taylor, Isabella, Kinsley, Blayne, Brayce, Braydon, Masin, Addison, Gabrielle, Alec, Zach, Logan and Landon.

Also surviving is one brother: Bobby Graham of Louisiana, and one sister: Camillia Ballard of Louisville. His lifelong friend: Herbert Veatch, his caregivers and special friends: Robbie and Rachel Everage.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Casey LaChelle Day, and four siblings: Edward Monroe Graham, George Lewis Graham, Dwight Graham, and Mary Murphy.

There will be a Funeral Service for Carl Lewis Graham at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.

Bro. Ramon Hollins and Bro. Robbie Everage will officiate.

The family requested visitation on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 5 – 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

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Michael George Kiger

Posted by on Jan 9, 2025

Michael George Kiger

Michael George Kiger of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late James Charles Kiger and Alberta Cecelia Hocker Brown was born on October 10, 1945, and departed this life on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 79 years of age.

He professed faith in Christ and attended the Elk Horn Baptist Church. He was a retired center manager at UPS and the former owner and operator of the Lucky Vista Motel. He was very active in the local recovery community and was a sobriety mentor for many. He loved to play Santa Claus and brought much joy to many children. He enjoyed golfing, serving his church, and old classic cars. He liked telling jokes and never met a stranger. In the summer, he loved spending time on his lawn mower cutting the grass.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn “Katy” Kiger, a son: Michael “Zeke” Kiger II, one sister: Ella Marie Mershon, and one brother-in-law: Mike McClure

He is survived by two children: Chris Arnett and Heather Kiger Freson. Five grandchildren: Maura “Kiger” Lane, Josh Lane, Samuel Arnett, Bridgette Morris, and Anthony Freson. Seven great-grandchildren: Kathryn Sincerity, Kierre Adream, Kimani Khy’ee, Kionte Joshua, Penny Veda, Joshua Brendon, and Killiqn Ezekiel.

Also surviving is one brother: Jim Kiger and his wife Angie. Two sisters-in-law: Cassandra Watson Miller (Tommy) and Nina Watson McClure. A chosen granddaughter: Summer Wallace Marshall, and many other relatives and close friends.

There will be a Memorial Service for Michael George Kiger at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Elk Horn Baptist Church in Campbellsville.  

The family requested visitation at 12:00 P.M. at the Elk Horn Baptist Church.

Bro. Haywood Riner and Rev. Brian Rafferty will officiate.

There will be a time of food and fellowship after the service in the Worship Activities Center.

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Edward “Eddie” Krug

Posted by on Jan 8, 2025

Edward “Eddie” Krug, 92, of Knifley, son of the late Edgar Leroy Krug and Mattie Phillips was born October 5th, 1932 in Rantoul, IL, and departed this life on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at Taylor Regional Hospital.

Eddie united in marriage to Ms. Kay Carney on January 15th, 1972. She survives.
Eddie worked as a stone mason for many years and completed many projects in his career. Some of his notable local builds are the entrances to Campbellsville University and Hidden Meadows. He also worked on bridges and built the Central Plaza shopping center. He built the Knifley Fire Department and served as one of its founding members. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. Eddie served his country honorably in the Air Force. Eddie professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.

Besides his wife, Eddie is survived by:
Three children: Diana Lynn Stiles and her husband, Cary, of Campbellsville; Karen Denise Cook and her husband, Robert, of Texas; and Rochelle Krug Sizemore and her husband, Fred, of Danville
Special granddaughter, Makayla Grace Sizemore of Danville; and five more grandchildren: Keith Krug of Manvel, TX; Christina Stiles of Houston, TX; Michelle Stiles Davis and her husband, Will, of the country of Georgia; Chance Elliott and his wife, Jennifer, of Lake Jackson, TX; and Rylin Pratt of Houston, TX

One great-grandchild, Archie Spacek of Lake Jackson, TX
One brother and one sister: Ronnie Allen of Campbellsville; and Carol Lasko of Carroll, Ohio
Several nieces and nephews
A host of other family and friends

Eddie was preceded in death by:
One son, Edward Anthony Krug on September 9th, 2012

VISITATION: Sunday, January 12th, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Monday, January 13th, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Bryan Montgomery will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, the Wounded Warrior Project, or your favorite charity. These donations may be made at the funeral home.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Edward “Eddie” Krug at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Lula Mae (Pierce) Farmer

Posted by on Jan 8, 2025

Lula Mae (Pierce) Farmer

Lula Mae Pierce Farmer of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late William R. Pierce and Pearlee Smothers Pierce was born on February 16, 1932, in Lebanon, KY, and departed this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 92 years of age.

She was of the Catholic Faith and was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing needlepoint, tending to her flowers and garden, watching birds and wildlife, and was known to make the best banana pudding and jam cake. She was a wonderful grandmother and found the good in everybody she met.

In 1948, she united in marriage to James Bernard Farmer and he preceded her in death in 2000.

She is survived by two children: Elizabeth Cissie Hunt and husband Johnny of Campbellsville, and James Terry Farmer and his wife Becky of Hodgenville. Nine grandchildren: John Hunt (Andrea) of North Carolina, Shannon Hunt Cox (Donald Wayne) of Campbellsville, Tonya Farmer Kuklinski of Mississippi, Kristin Farmer Taylor (Mark) of South Carolina, Sara Farmer Kelley (Gabe) of Indiana, Josh Farmer of Bardstown, Melissa Farmer Brundage (Kris) of Bardstown, Joe Farmer (Karen) of Leitchfield, and Jimmy Farmer of Indiana along with 20 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Also, surviving are one sister and one brother: Verna Jean McDaniel and David Pierce both of Indiana.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons: Doug Farmer and Bobby Farmer, and eight siblings: J.L. Pierce, Cecil Pierce, Elizabeth Gordon, Evelyn Hall, Samuel Pierce, Geraldine Jones, Alma Jane Denney, and Carolyn Miller.

There will be a Funeral Service for Lula Mae Pierce Farmer at the St. Augustine Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 13, 2025, with burial to follow in Lebanon National Cemetery.

Deacon Joe Dant will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

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Roseann Loveall

Posted by on Jan 7, 2025

Roseann Loveall of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Joseph Thurman Mikel and Mary Lou Pretaboir Mikel, was born December 1, 1936 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.  She died at 12:52 P.M., Sunday, January 5, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age: 88

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark Methodist Church and the former LaStone Circle, currently The Methodist Women.

Roseann was a retired employee with Fruit of the Loom after forty years of service.

She enjoyed participating in church activities and was a kind, quiet and laid back lady.  She was concerned for others and was always ready to help and had volunteered with Hospice.

She united in marriage to Eugene Loveall and he preceded her in death August 3, 1997.

Roseann is survived by one sister, Joan Webb of Campbellsville; one niece and one nephew:  Lisa Bridgewater and husband, James and Danny Webb and wife, LaRhonda of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Sue Hancock November 1, 2008.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Key Lee

BURIAL:   Brookside Cemetery

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

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Darla Dawn Padilla

Posted by on Jan 7, 2025

Darla Dawn Padilla

Darla Dawn Padilla of Loretto, KY, the daughter of Dennis Middleton and the late Beverly Rentschler Middleton was born on November 14, 1961, in Fort Wayne, IN, and departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2025, at her residence. She was 63 years of age.

She was of the Church of God Faith and enjoyed spending time on her computer. Her family says she was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Besides her father, she is survived by her husband: Felipe’ Padilla of Loretto, and three children: Mark James of Dallas, TX, Jamie Newcomb, and James Newcomb, and wife Michelle all of Lebanon along with ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Also, surviving are two brothers and three sisters: Marcus Middleton, Kevin Middleton, Kimberly Middleton, Lisa Cox, and Kirsten Hosier.

There will be a Funeral Service for Darla Dawn Padilla at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, with burial to follow in the St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Loretto.

Bro. Freddy Thompson will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

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Winsfred “W.C.” Skaggs

Posted by on Jan 7, 2025

Winsfred “W.C.” Skaggs of Campbellsville, son of the late Albert Skaggs and Cora Carlisle Skaggs, was born July 16, 1935 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 10:45 A.M., Monday, January 6, 2025 in Hodgenville.   Age: 89

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

Winsfred was a retired farmer.  He had also worked at Fruit of the Loom in the boiler room and at Chappell’s Dairy.

He united in marriage to Lois Price July 28, 1956 and she preceded him in death September 21, 2013.  Winsfred later united marriage to Dorothy Graham and she preceded him in death August 15, 2020.

Winsfred is survived by one son and one daughter: Roy Coleman Skaggs and Kimberly Wilhoit and husband, Kevin of Campbellsville; two step-children:  Brenda Young and husband, David and Marshall Graham and wife, Denise; two grandsons:  Anthony Wilhoit and Connor Wilhoit; two great-granddaughters:  Charlotte Wilhoit and Margaret Wilhoit; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Winsfred was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister:  Chester Skaggs, Rev. Garlin Skaggs, Roscoe Skaggs and Lola Mae Williams.

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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 10, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Friday, January 10, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Ronda Arnett

BURIAL:  Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery

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Pamela Sue Hardy

Posted by on Jan 5, 2025

Pamela Sue Hardy, daughter, sister, mother, “G,” was born on July 17, 1958, and passed away on January 4, 2025. She devoted her life to her daughters, Holly and Sarah, and found new joy through her grandchildren, Emma and Jude.

Pam served as a teacher at Campbellsville High School, but to many, she was so much more. She was a second mother, especially to those who felt lost or broken or lonely, often taking students into her own home. She shaped the lives of hundreds of young adults and her love for the Purple and Gold ran deep.

Her journey was one of resilience and strength. Pam believed in the power of words and there is no better way to eulogize her, than in her own words that she wrote to Holly and Sarah this past Easter:

“Here’s what I hope you got from me at some point: I hope you take a minute out of your busy schedules and think about the great sacrifice Jesus made for us, and even though I’ve not always been a great role model when it comes to religion, I do hope I have been when it comes to believing in those things Jesus taught us about love and having hearts that want to service; empathy and joy. I hope I taught you not to discriminate, period. I hope that no matter what I have ever done, I have shown you two power in a great backbone. I’ve personally shown you how to dig deeply into yourselves when the world is kicking your butt, and find that perseverance and strength to keep going. I hope I’ve taught you to laugh out loud and hard even over silly things. And I hope I’ve instilled in you a deep love of great music, and that it’s ok to sing “Hotel California” on the way to church!! Insert big grin here!!”

She showed us, she taught us, and she lived all of these things. So many people are better people because they met her.

Pam is survived by her parents, Rev. J. Alvin and Peggy Hardy, daughters Holly Rothacker (Kevin) and Sarah Durham, grandchildren Emma and Jude Rothacker, siblings Jim and Lorri Hardy and Kathy and Eddie Snow, a host of nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

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Visitation: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Parrot & Ramsey Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

BURIAL: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE REV. J. ALVIN AND PEGGY HARDY SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME OR AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=tcs&formId=2aa9ac58-1b7e-4f58-8804-76775ecadb7d&envid=p-qffZ7S14IUGb5DeeNLSicg&zone=usa&utm_source=qr_code

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Mark Steven Allen

Posted by on Jan 5, 2025

Mark Steven Allen

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Mark Steven Allen of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Roy Allen and Betty Larson Allen was born on April 1, 1962, and departed this life on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his residence. He was 62 years of age.

He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. He was employed as a maintenance man and as an electrician. He enjoyed making his coffee, hunting, fishing, and music and played in the family group The Gospel Carriers.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Teena Ellen Allen, his parents, and one grandson, Walker Ellis Cook.

He is survived by his three children: Emily Cook and her husband Kelby of Bowling Green, Hannah Allen of Campbellsville, and Joshua Allen of Foley, Alabama. Two grandchildren: Sadie Grace Allen and Jack Foster Cook.

Also surviving are three sisters: Angel Allen of Campbellsville, Debbie McCubbin and husband Greg of Vero Beach, Florida, and Brenda Ford of Campbellsville along with several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

There will be a Funeral Service for Mark Steven Allen at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville.

Bro. Dan Durham will officiate.

In lieu of flowers the family would like any contributions to be donated to the organization below. His grandson, Walker passed of this gene mutation at 20 months of age. 

https://kcnt1epilepsy.org/donatekcnt1-2

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Barry Bertram

Posted by on Jan 3, 2025

Barry Bertram of Campbellsville, son of the late Judge George O. Bertram and Golda Risen Bertram, was born August 29, 1935 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 10:15 P.M., Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Campbellsville.  Age:  89

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church. Barry had served 59 years with the Gideons International and was also a 19-year Trustee at Campbellsville University and on the Board of Directors at Community Trust Bank. He was also a graduate of Vanderbilt University.

“He was one of the first to befriend me when I arrived here three years ago,” said Dr. Joseph Hopkins, president of Campbellsville University. “I found him to be an excellent servant leader, both for us and the community.

“He was a combination of uncommon intellect and kindness. I leaned on him as a source of wisdom.”

Barry faithfully served as a Community Trust Bank Advisory Director for 34 years and was a board member of First Federal Savings and Loan prior to that, according to CTB Regional President Ricky Sparkman.

“Barry was a good friend and mentor and was always available to help when called upon. His humor and insight will be greatly missed,” Sparkman said.

Barry loved to tell stories — about himself and others. He knew how to laugh at himself, which made his way of turning a phrase very special. Al Hardy, former pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church and a frequent host to Barry when he was making his rounds for Gideons International, said Barry had a quick wit.

“It was really quite remarkable how quick a comeback he could come up with seeing how he kind of stumbled around while telling a story.”

Gideons meant everything to Barry. At one time he had attended 50 consecutive international conventions and was a regular speaker at area churches on behalf of the organization. He was also the very first president of the local camp which was chartered in 1966. He also served as state president for Gideons for three years.

Don Green, who is Church Assignment Chairman of the local camp, served with Barry for 28 years.

“He was faithful to the Gideons, not just financially but with his time.”

Sports played a big role in his life as well. You might find him running, playing tennis or golfing in-between his heavy work schedule.

He was super competitive and cultivated much respect on the Miller Park tennis courts.

W.D. McCubbin was an young, upstart tennis player, who was introduced to Barry’s competitive fire at the Miller Park tennis courts.

“I loved spending time with Barry at the tennis courts, Jeff’s, golfing and other spots. He always had some very detailed story to tell and I loved hearing them… sometimes for a second or third time because he loved sharing.

“He was the toughest tennis player I experienced as a 16 year old. We played three tie breakers the first time we played. He overheard me tell my grandfather to come back to pick me up in an hour. He kept me out there for three hours.

“I got a tennis education from a 50-plus-year-old tri-athlete! He loved telling that story and that I was the only local high school tennis player to beat him the first time around. Every time we were around other tennis players he told that story and told it so much better than me — giving every detail about the rainy day and how we missed the entire MLB All Star game as we rolled the wet courts off to play.

“My son, Hayden, wasn’t quite able to escape with a win versus the 75-plus-year-old Barry. It went to a third set too. After the match Barry gave me a list of things Hayden should work on. He was still ready to take on that tennis player gatekeeper role.”

Barry was a retired attorney and prosecutor for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

He was an avid Vanderbilt University and UK Fan.

He united in marriage to Margaret Pickett October 11, 1954 and she preceded him in death August 2, 2022.

Barry is survived by two sons and two daughters:  John David Bertram and wife, Leah, of Campbellsville; George Barry “Chip” Bertram and wife, Carolyn, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee; Teri Anne Bertram Campbell and husband, Dale, of Nashville, Tennessee; and Margaret Kathryn “Kathy” McCabe and husband, Scott, of Old Hickory, Tennessee; six grandchildren:  George Ryan Bertram of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee; Molly McCabe of Richmond, Virginia; Dillon Scott McCabe and Sally Grace McCabe of Nashville, Tennessee; Grace Bertram Dickens and husband, Jake, of Knoxville, Tennessee; and Benjamin David Bertram and fiance’, Catherine Allen of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren:  Kaitlyn Marie Bertram and George Nolan Bertram of Mt.  Juliet, Tennessee; one brother, Phil Allan Bertram and wife, Missy of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kay Risen Bertram Collins March 2, 1996.

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VISITATION: 4:00 – 7:30 P.M., Saturday, January 4, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 7:30 P.M., Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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

 

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