Edna Shreve

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.

Mike Cook

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.

William Harold Willhelm, 100

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 1, 2025

Mr. William Harold Willhelm of Campbellsville, son of the late Fred and Bertha (Miller) Willhelm, was born in Mena, Arkansas on September 17, 1924. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 100 years, 4 months, and 12 days of age. He was born into a Church of God Seventh Day family, and he retained the faith instilled in him as a young child until his passing. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served his country honorably in the Pacific theater during WWII. His faith and religious beliefs wouldn’t allow him to handle firearms or ammunition, so his love for his fellow Americans was manifested through his care and compassion of the sick and wounded as a TEC 5 Medical Technician. It was a proud moment that he was allowed to draw the blood of General Douglas MacArthur at one point.

Mr. Willhelm was a man of many talents. After the war, he was hired at Montgomery Ward, and he worked there over 36 years as a electrical technician. He was a noted instrumentalist, especially on the piano and violin, and will be long remembered as a genuine “MacGyver” due to his fix-it nature.

He was a proud member of the VFW Post 10736 in Denver, CO, and the loyal husband to the late Thelma Dell (Harris) Willhelm, but his true passion was in his devotion to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. All who knew him, from a young boy to an aged man, were familiar with his love for the Bible and all the treasures it holds. He has spent many a decade laying up his retirement where moths and rust cannot corrupt it, nor where thieves can break in and steal it; may he now enjoy the fruits of his labor for all eternity.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Two children: Virginia Uhlir of Wisconsin, and Lawanna Abell of Campbellsville,

Four grandchildren: Willie Abell, Manda Kelly, Jeff Uhlir and wife Danielle, and Cheryl Westfall and husband Jim,

A brother: Glenn Willhelm of California,

And a host of extended family members and friends.

Besides his wife, Mr. Willhelm was also preceded in death by three siblings: Dale Willhelm, Frieda Howland, and David Willhelm.

There will be a graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Willhelm on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Wayne Hrenyk will officiate.

Maxine Blankenship, 77

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 31, 2025

Maxine Blankenship of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late John D. and Nellie (Hoosier) Goode was born July 17, 1947 in the Roley Community and departed this life on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at her home. She was 77 years of age.

She was a homemaker and a caregiver and was of the Baptist Faith.

Maxine, loved cooking, gardening and the outdoors, she always looked forward to being able to travel, but with her faithfulness to her caring nature, she always put her life on hold so that others could get the care they needed.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Jimmy L. Blankenship; a brother and a sister: Lanis Goode and Mary Ellen Dickens.

Survivors include a daughter: Lora A. Montgomery and husband Ricky of Russell Springs and Thomas Glen Russell and wife Kimberly of Campbellsville; a sister: Patty Sullivan and husband Dempsey of Lebanon.

Also surviving are four grandchildren: Dustin Montgomery and wife Kayla, Kyle Montgomery, Demetria Shirrell and husband Brandon and Candace Bradley and husband Josh; ten great-grandchildren: Max, Maci, Jaxon, Olivia, Klayton, Shaylah, Christopher, Katelyn, Levi and Abel and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Maxine Blankenship will be Monday, February 3, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with interment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Family request visitation after 11:00 A.M. Monday until time for the service.

Memorials are suggested Hosparus or Green River and can be made at the funeral home.

Harry Gill, 82

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 29, 2025

Harry Laverne Gill of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Lonnie and Clara (Morgan) Gill, was born June 29, 1942 in Brookhaven, Mississippi and departed this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2024 in Louisville at the Baptist Hospital East surrounded by his loved ones. He was 82 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Temple and was a master plumber.

He enjoyed golfing, rabbit and bird hunting, karaoke, gardening, fishing and a jack of all trades and could fix anything.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Earl Gill and Alton Gill.

Survivors include two sons: Kerry Brian Gill and Gregory Scott Gill and wife Amanda all of Campbellsville; a sister: Joy Gill Smith of Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Also three grandchildren: Tanya Gill, Joseph Gill and companion Tonya Whitlock and Erin Bailey and husband Jonathan; four great-grandchildren: Jacob Gill, Payton Simpson, Remington Gill and Ruger Gill and one expectant great-grandchild; special niece and nephews: Cynthia Phillips, Ronnie Smith and Douglas Smith and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Harry Laverne gill will be Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Family requests visitation after 10:00 A.M. Saturday until time for the service.

David Lewis Johnson

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 29, 2025

David Lewis Johnson of Campbellsville, son of the late Joseph Martin Johnson and Pauline Peterson Johnson, was born November 21, 1932 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 6:46 P.M., Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. David became an elder March 19, 1967. He was also a Trustee, served as Superintendent of Sunday School and was on multiple other committes, including the Building and Grounds, administration and others. David sang in the choir for many years and loved serving the Lord through his church in any way he could
David and his brother, Norman, started Johnson Motors. In 1980, Norman semi-retired and David took over Johnson Motors, which he ran for seventy-three years.
He united in marriage to Norma Jean Cox December 5, 1952 and she preceded him in death June 28, 2022.
David is survived by one son and one daughter: Greg Johnson and wife, Julie and Cindy Johnson of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Cody Gowin, Ciera Brooke Mattingly, Amanda Spaw and husband, Ricky, Patrick Michael and Matthew Michael; six great-grandchildren: Haley Gribbins, Makenzie Gribbins, Taylor Mattingly, Tate Mattingly and Beau Michael; one great-great-granddaughter, Avril Gribbins; two nephews: Allen Johnson and Lynn Johnson; caregivers: Marbelis Eckhardt, Mike Bogue and Carol McFarland; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
David was also preceded in death by two brothers: Norman Johnson and Doug Johnson.
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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 3, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Butler

ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

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

Roseanne Smith, 81

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 29, 2025

Roseanne Mary Smith of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Charles Laurenston and Mary (Ziemba) Clark, was born October 26, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York and departed this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Elizabethtown at the Baptist Health Hardin. She was 81 years of age.

She enjoyed crocheting, K-Drama, and spending time with family and friends.

She was a “tough cookie” having fought cancer three different time. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and best friend to Haley.

She was an administrative assistant and was of the Catholic Faith.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son: Dennis Kruger; a brother and a sister: Richard Clark and Marilyn Clark and Dorothy Jowaizas of New Jersey.

Survivors include two daughters: Teresa Bosse and husband Don of Florida and Rose Carter of Campbellsville; two brothers and a sister: Charles Clark and Fred Clark, both of New York.

Also twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

To honor the request of Roseanne, cremation rites were entrusted to

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

There are no services planned at this time.

Eva M. Stillwell Hord

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 29, 2025

Eva M. Stillwell-Hord was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and a true friend to so many. After retiring, she devoted her last several years living in Rocky Top, Tennessee enjoying treasured time with her daughter, son, grandson and great-granddaughter. Born to the late Henry and Aileen Brewer-Stillwell in Buffalo, Kentucky on July 21, 1952. She passed away January 27, 2025, at the age of 72, peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Eva was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Campbellsville, KY. Every moment of Eva’s life was designated with love, strength and honesty with a commitment to her family and faith. Her life was a testament to the strength and unity of family.

Eva graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors from Taylor County High School and Summa Cum Laude from Campbellsville College. Eva lived her life between Kentucky and Tennessee for many years. She was a very diligent worker including Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville, KY, Supervisor at Team Apparel in Huntsville, TN and at Toyota in Lebanon, KY.  Eva had a magnetic personality and found immense pleasure in the simple joys of life. She enjoyed spending time with her cats and grand-pups. She also enjoyed gardening, landscaping, growing flowers, shopping, watching movies and was an expert at canning and cooking from the bounties of her garden. She was immensely talented seamstress and an avid UK and UT Fan.

In addition to her dear parents she was preceded in death by her sisters,

Ruby Thompson, Joyce Hensley, and Doris Lawson and nephew Davy Lawson.

Eva is survived by her cherished ones – daughter, Tina Hord-Leinart (Donnie) of Rocky Top, TN; son, Travis Hord; grandson, Gage Hord (Macayla); and great-granddaughter, Emerie Sage Hord, all of Oneida, TN; brother, Henry Stillwell (Sheila) of Campbellsville, Kentucky; and dear friend, Pam Noel, of Campbellville, Ky who was like a sister to her. She is also survived by the father of her children, Larry Hord, of Campbellsville, Ky. Also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Each person will carry her loving spirit and memories into the future.

As we bid farewell, we celebrate a life well lived to a lady that treasured all of her family, friends, and relatives left behind.

A very special thank you to all of the caring staff and friends who grew to love her and became family to her from Methodist Medical Center, Thompson Cancer Survival Center, and Covenant Hospice Care for their compassion and support during a very difficult time. There are many people who became friends/ family over the past eight (9) months for which she loved each one. Thank you to everyone who visited her and raised her spirits.

Visitation will be at the Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation in Rocky Top, Tennessee (2827 TN 116, Caryville, TN 37714) on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 5-7pm with a Life Celebration at 7pm with Pastor Lynn Mowery officiating.

If you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eva’s memory to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate/.