Lyla Wayne Thurman

Posted by on Feb 9, 2024

Lyla Wayne Thurman of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Thomas Alfred Wayne and Mary Katherine Lanham Wayne, was born May 27, 1940 in Marion County Kentucky.  She died at 3:30 P.M., Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in Campbellsville.    Age:  83

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church and was in the Women of Ruth Group.

Lyla was a retired bookkeeper and assistant director of the Mercer County Senior Citizens, Inc.

She loved UK football, UK basketball and Nascar.  Lyla also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and cross stitching.

She united in marriage to Joe Thurman October 27, 1962 and he preceded her in death December 23, 2012.

Lyla is survived by one brother, Thomas “Buggy” Wayne and wife, Betty of Campbellsville; two nieces:  April Higdon and husband, Jr. and Nikki Edwards and husband, Derek; one nephew, A.J. Wayne and wife, Jessica; three great-nieces:  Cailee Higdon, Maci Higdon and Wonder Edwards; four great-nephews:  Trace Higdon, Kade Wayne, Briggs Wayne and Wilder Edwards; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Lyla was also preceded in death by a son, Samuel Wayne Thurman May 17, 2020.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Nick Fields and Rev. Dannie Nelson

BURIAL: Ryder Cemetery

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Phillip Barker, 71

Posted by on Feb 9, 2024

Mr. Phillip James Barker of Campbellsville passed from this life on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville following an extended illness. Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 5, 1953, he was 71 years of age. He was of the Catholic faith, and a former factory worker. He will long be remembered as a family man, always caring for his kids and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia (Kozak) Barker, his parents, Henry and Eileen Barker, a son, Brian Harvey, and two siblings, Jean Shimek and Michael Barker.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Eight children: James Barker, Jimy Wood, Johnny Wood and wife Cathy, Frankie Harvey, Barbara Bomia, Martha Harvey and companion Kevin Hall, Marie Harvey, and Sherry Burgess and husband Phillip,

And a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and several other family members and friends.

At the request of Mr. Barker, cremation will be accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. There was no public visitation.

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Johnny Lee Farmer

Posted by on Feb 8, 2024

Johnny Lee Farmer of Campbellsville, son of Barry Thomas Farmer and Haddie Marie Dabney Farmer, was born February 11, 1960 in Shelby County, Kentucky.  He died at 11:00 P.M., Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Campbellsville.    Age:  63

Johnny was a driver, helper and hauler for the Amish.

He enjoyed mud running, fishing, camping and being outdoors.

Johnny is survived by one son and two daughters:  Melissa Rodriguez and husband, Francisco of Shelbyville, John Christopher “J.C.” Farmer and fiancé, Karigan Brizendine of Lawrenceburg and Melinda Whitehouse and fiancé, Keith Brock of Camby, Indiana; one sister, Betty White and significant other, Pete Jeffries of Campbellsville; special friend, Patty Litrell; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Farmer.

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Cremation was chosen by the family.

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

 

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Melissa Durham, 59

Posted by on Feb 7, 2024

Melissa Gayle Durham, of Greensburg, the daughter of Kathlene Riehl and the late James Arthur Jackson was born January 24, 1965 in Galveston, Texas and departed this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was 59 years of age.

          She was a former employee of Druthers and was of the Pentecostal Faith.

Melissa enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Besides her father, she was preceded in death by a sister: Lisa McFarland and Doreen Durham to which she called mom.

Survivors include her mother: Kathlene Riehl of Texas; three sons: Wendell Reynolds and wife Bobbie of Greensburg, James Reynolds and Christopher Reynolds, both of Campbellsville; two brothers: David Jackson and Steven Giles, both of Texas.

Also surviving are ten grandchildren, including Zeb, that she helped raise; five great-grandchildren; special friends: Tonya Powell and Steve McCarty and a sister-in-law: Jennifer Lawson and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family chose cremation and a public memorial service will be held in the near future.

 L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund.

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Joann Bragg

Posted by on Feb 6, 2024

JoAnn Estelle Bragg, 84, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, daughter of the late Robert Shinaberry and Ethel Medley Ziegler was born September 19th, 1939 in Nazareth, PA, and departed this life on February 1st, 2024.
JoAnn loved spending time with her children and her grandchildren and was an avid New York Giants fan.

JoAnn is survived by:
Four children: Michael Bragg of Honolulu, HI; James Bragg and his wife, Tami, of Summersville; Scott Bragg of Jacksonville, NC; and Michelle Sample and her husband, Sam, of Hills, MN
Six grandchildren: Samantha Bragg; Alex Bragg; Sarah Kam; Christin Koosman; Courtney Koosman; and Kylee Koosman
One brother, William Ziegler

JoAnn was preceded in death by:
One son, Dennis Bragg

FUNERAL: All services will be held privately at a later date. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of all arrangements.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. JoAnn Bragg at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Sharon Barri Martin, 74

Posted by on Feb 6, 2024

Sharon Barri Martin, 74

Sharon Barri Martin, of Campbellsville, was born August 3, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Melvin and Rose (Needleman) Roth and departed this life on Monday, February 5, 2024 in Campbellsville at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 74 years of age.

She was a former travel agent and online customer care agent and was of the Jewish Faith.

Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include a daughter: Erin Hazelwood and husband Terrell of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Mia and Noah Hazelwood.

Also surviving is a brother: Gary Roth of Hawaii; a sister: Vicki Zimmerman of North Dakota and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

The family of Sharon Barri Martin chose cremation and no formal services are scheduled at this time.

 L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangments.

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Clay Nelson

Posted by on Feb 6, 2024

Clay Nelson of Lexington, formerly of Campbellsville, son of Greg Nelson and Lisa Garrett Nelson, was born July 24, 1994 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.  He died at 6:51 A.M., Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Lexington.    Age:  29

He was in management at Malone’s in Lexington and his family said that work was his life.

Clay enjoyed playing guitar and music and everyone loved him.

Besides his parents, Greg and Lisa Nelson of Lexington, Clay is survived by his significant other, Alicia Howard of Lexington; one sister, Candace Layne Kelley of Lexington; one niece, Ava Layne Bradley and many other relatives and friends.

Clay was also preceded in death by his grandparents:  Shirley Bolt Garrett and Albert Garrett and Pete Nelson and Rita Nelson Cobb.

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VISITATION:   5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Spencer Pate

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE RON RAGER FAMILY FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

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Dorothy Mae Keltner, 81

Posted by on Feb 5, 2024

Dorothy Mae Keltner of Knoxville, formerly of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Lilburn and Mary Irene (Murphy) Daugherty and departed this life on Saturday, February 3, 2024 in Knoxville at the Oakwood Senior Living. She was 81 years of age.

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

Dorothy was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a medical assistant and retired from Verizon.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters: Donald Daugherty, Barbara Hood and Shirley Ann Miskell.

Survivors include a daughter: Jennifer Harris and husband Bill of Knoxville and Steven Keltner of Bowling Green; three sisters: Mary Jane Brown of Tennessee, Brenda Rayner and husband Lee of Campbellsville and Vickie Miller and husband Norman of Florida; a brother: James Daugherty and wife Juanita of Alabama and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

A graveside service for Dorothy Mae Keltner will be Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with interment to follow.

Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.

There will be no PUBLIC visitation prior to the service

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

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Wendell Warren, 75

Posted by on Feb 5, 2024

Wendell Warren, 75

Wendell Warren Obituary

Wendell Warren of Campbellsville, the son of the late William Bud Warren and Helena Close Warren, was born June 5, 1948, in Kewanee, IL, and departed this life on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Taylor Regional Hospital.  He was 75 years of age.

He was of the Presbyterian Faith He was a retired truck driver for Landstar and had also driven for Fruit of the Loom using the CB radio handle “Pantyman”. He enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, boating, smoking cigars, and shooting guns. He was a very social person and to know him was to love him. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force in Vietnam and Thailand. He was also a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by Betty Coomer Warren, his wife and constant companion, having united in marriage on April 23, 1971. Also surviving are two children: Denise Benningfield (Tim) of Lebanon, and Wesley Warren (Chasity) of Campbellsville. Three grandchildren: Taylor Smith (Joe), Lydia Walden (Travis), Sydney Johnson, and companion Masyn Cobb. Six great-grandchildren: Annabelle, Max, Drake, Hayes, Hudson, and Emery. Three step-grandchildren: James Dylan, Jarett, and Mariah, and three step-great-grandchildren: Addie, Lively, and Avery.

Also surviving are two sisters: Vickie Yount (Tommy) of Taylorsville, and Terri Germain (Steve) of Freeport, FL.

There will be a funeral service for Wendell Warren at 11 A.M. Saturday, February 10, 2024, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 Father Bradley Pace and Bro. Kevin Shirrell will officiate.

The family requests visitation on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 5 P. M. to 8 P. M. at the funeral home.

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Joseph Randall Luckett, 85

Posted by on Feb 5, 2024

Joseph Randall Luckett, 85

Joseph Randall Luckett, of Lebanon, KY, the son of the late Charles Clifton Luckett and Rebecca Josephine Abell Luckett, was born September 1, 1938, in Marion County, KY, and departed this life on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at The Village of Lebanon.  He was 85 years of age.

He was of the Catholic Faith and attended St. Augustine Catholic Church.  He was a farmer and former chairman of the Soil Conservation Committee and enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He was a veteran having served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He united in marriage to Bonnie Louise Maupin Luckett on December 26, 1959, who survives. Also surviving are three children: Kim Jarvis of Lebanon, Joe Luckett of St. Petersburg, FL, and Jill Luckett of Berea, KY. Three grandchildren: Danielle Lewis (Ben), Rebekah Hudson (Brewster), and Haylee Connelly (Ethan). Three great-grandchildren: Pearl Jarvis, Sam Lewis, and Stella Lewis along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Three sisters and one brother: Leona Lee of Lebanon, Jerry Luckett of Atlanta, GA, Myrtle Fisher of Louisville, KY, and Janis Ambs of Dallas, TX.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter: Jennifer Angelini, and two brothers: Bernard Luckett and Lawrence Luckett

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph Randall Luckett at 11 A.M. Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lebanon KY.

The family requests visitation at the church on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. with burial to follow Mass in the St. Augustine Catholic Church Cemetery.

* Anyone wanting to attend the burial is welcome to walk over following the Mass.

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