Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 16, 2024
Bobby Dean Cox, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Willard “Hoogie” Cox and Hallie (Rash) Ratcliff, was born September 19, 1950, in Casey County, KY, and departed this life on Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 73 years of age.
He was a contract brick layer and was of the Baptist faith.
Bobby enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Ricky Cox; two brothers: Robert Don Cox and James “Pill” Cox; a sister: Gay Reed; and a step-granddaughter.
Survivors include his wife: Evelyn (Garrett) Cox; a son: Bobby Dean Cox, Jr of Miami, Florida; a step-son: Raymond “Buzzy” Simpson and wife Chasity of Summersville.
Also a brother: Paul Cox and wife Cedell of Shepherdsville; two half-brothers: James Cox and wife Amanda of Nancy, KY, and Junior Ratcliff of Greensburg; three grandchildren, three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a special friend: Chad Rooker; two sisters-in-law: Margaret Cox and Connie Gribbins; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Bobby Dean Cox will be Friday, January 19, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Tallow Creek Cemetery.
Bro. Roger Bland will be officiating.
The family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Friday until the time for the service.
Serving as pallbearers will be Junior Ratcliff, Raymond Simpson, Justin Simpson, Chad Rooker, April Cox, and Roy Newton.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 16, 2024
Danny Wayne Vanover, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Lillian Mullins Vanover, was born October 13, 1952 in Seco, KY and departed this life on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was 71 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and attended Liberty Baptist Church. He served his country honorably in the United States Army as a First Sergeant, serving with Military Police, and as a recruiter. He was a patriot and proud of his 25 plus years of service. He was a former employee of Preferred Mobile Homes in Campbellsville and also in sales at Don Franklin Auto. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and his dog, Hunter. He loved God and family and was a storyteller.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn Payton Vanover, his two daughters: Tracy Vanover and Ashley Vanover. Two grandchildren: McKenzie Lile and fiancé Nate, and Zackary Lile. One great-grandson: Hudson Wayne Mitchell. One sister: Vicky Parrot (Silas) of Jenkins.
Also surviving are one Sister-in-law: Regina Vanover of Seco, one Brother–in-law: Dallas Payton (Melissa) of Campbellsville. A Niece, Hillary Roberts and a host of other extended family and friends.
Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by one brother Tommy Vanover.
There will be a funeral service for Danny Wayne Vanover at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 18, 2024 in the chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Robert Langlois will officiate. Burial will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family requests visitation on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. until time of the service.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to the Taylor County Food Bank and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 15, 2024
Walter Duane “Lightening” Followell, 76, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Dewey Hamilton Followell and Nellie Gladys Paris Followell was born August 3rd, 1947, in Marion County, KY, and departed this life on January 13th, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Duane united in marriage to Ms. Shirley Lee Coomer on October 5th, 1974. She survives.
He worked at Parker Kalon for many years. He enjoyed farming and tractors. He loved watching rodeos. Duane professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Besides his wife, Duane is survived by:
Brothers and sisters-in-law: Wayne Coomer and his wife, Jane, of Campbellsville; Mary Burton and her husband, Dwight, of Columbia; and Sharon Buckman, and her husband, Joe, of Campbellsville
Four nephews: Michael and his wife, Lisa; Chris Buckman; Joey Buckman and his wife, Nicole, all of Campbellsville, and Connor Burton of Columbia
A host of other relatives and friends
Duane was preceded in death by:
Three sisters: Katherine Followell, Grover Sue Followell, and Linda Louise Followell
VISITATION: Monday, January 15th, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
PALLBEARERS: Joe Buckman, Wayne Coomer, Dwight Burton, Michael Burton, Connor Burton, Chris Buckman, and Joey Buckman
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Walter Duane “Lightening” Followell at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 14, 2024
Danny Lewis Hunt, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Charles E. Hunt and Frances Fawcett Hunt, was born July 27, 1961 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Louisville. He was 62 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church. He was a veteran having served his country in the United States Navy. He was an electronic technician and was an installer of security systems and cameras in businesses and automobiles.
He is survived by one brother and one sister: Charles Douglas Hunt and wife Roxie of Glasgow, and Debbie Oliver and husband David of Bardstown along with a host of nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside service to honor the life of Danny Lewis Hunt on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Freddy Thompson will officiate.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 11, 2024
Mr. Arthur Virgil Esarey of Campbellsville passed from this life on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Born in Louisville on July 17, 1980, he was 43 years of age. He was a 1999 graduate of Campbellsville High School and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Esarey loved to fish and was an avid University of Louisville and Baltimore Ravens fan. He eagerly looked forward to Thanksgiving dinner cooked by his Aunt Mary. He always made sure to tell his friends “Love you brother”. His genuine kind and gentle spirit will be long remembered by all who knew him.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Two aunts: Carmella Esarey (Sherri Davis) and Mary Ann Esarey,
Cousins: Joshua “EZ” Esarey (Samantha) and Jonathon Daniel Esarey,
A great aunt: Darlene Crone (Skip),
And a host of extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Ellen Esarey, two uncles, Dale Esarey and Michael Esarey, and his great-grandmother, Doris Esarey Perkins.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Esarey on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
Dustin Pendleton and Conley Pendleton will officiate.
Cremation will be accorded him following the service.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Jan. 13, after 11:00 AM until the time for the service.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 9, 2024
Greg Druin, 62, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of Mildred Hughes Druin and the late Noel Barkley Druin was born May 28th, 1961, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on January 8th, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Greg worked as a surgical technician at Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene for many years. He enjoyed reading and collecting comic books and action figures. He loved both Marvel and DC superheroes, with Superman being his favorite. Greg professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Besides his mother, Greg is survived by:
One daughter, Bethany Rose Druin of Cannon Falls, MN
One sister, Paula Tally of Austin TX
Three nieces: Christina Criminger of Elgin, TX; Sarah Tally of Elgin, TX; and Courtney Tally of Austin, TX
One great niece, Charlotte Criminger of Elgin, TX
A host of other relatives and friends
Greg was preceded in death by:
His dad, Noel Barkley Druin on December 26th, 2020
His sister, Loretta Druin in September 29th, 2010
VISITATION: Friday, January 12th, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in Elliot Cemetery. Bro. Alex Cox will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and can 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. Greg Druin at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 9, 2024
Thelma Grimes of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Everett Sprowles and Rhea Beard Sprowles, was born November 5, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:18 P.M., Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
Thelma was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a homemaker.
She united in marriage to Woodrow Grimes September 5, 1951 and he preceded her in death December 22, 2006.
Thelma is survived by two daughters: Cindy Crain and husband, Joe of Gainesville, Georgia and Patricia Veatch of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Dalton Robertson of Gainesville, Georgia, Troy Veatch of Campbellsville and Travis Veatch and wife, Jenny of White House, Tennessee; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Thelma was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Dencil Sprowles, Herman Keith Sprowles, James Sprowles, Mattie Durham and Arvella Kearnes.
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GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens in Campbellsville by Rev. Charles Wright
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE GALILEAN CHILDREN’S HOME AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 9, 2024
Julia Knifley of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ray Knifley and Edna Campbell Knifley, was born August 26, 1940 in Taylor County. She died at 8:50 P.M., Sunday, January 7, 2024 in Louisville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
Julia was an employee of Tenco Industries for over forty years. She was a friendly person who enjoyed being around people.
She is survived by one brother, W. R. Knifley of Glasgow; one niece and one nephew: Ella Roberts and husband, Elvis of Glasgow and Greg Knifley and wife, Rachel of New Castle, Indiana; her caregiver, Jennie Bishop of Campbellsville; several great-nieces and great-nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Rodney Booe
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 9, 2024
Linda Lou Johnson of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late James Garland McDonald and Lucille Graham McDonald, was born October 23, 1939 in Taylor County. She died at 4:00 A.M., Monday, January 8, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 84
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
Linda was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She united in marriage to Louis Johnson July 5, 1968 and he preceded her in death December 21, 2002.
She is survived by one daughter, Cathy Bowen and husband, John of Ft. Myers, Florida; three grandchildren: Joshua Farmer, Melissa Brundage and husband, Kris and Eric Bowen and wife, Jenn of Bardstown; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Larry McDonald and wife, Linda of Concord, North Carolina; one niece, Lee Ann Benningfield and husband, Steve; one great-niece, Emily Smith; special friends: Clint Barnett and Lisa and Jimmy Curry; caregiver, Lisa Caulk; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Linda was also preceded in death by a brother, Leonard McDonald.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul W. Patton and Minister Rodney Booe
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
Funeral service for Mrs. Johnson may be viewed at https://facebook.parrott.ramsey.52
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 4, 2024
Steve McAllister, of Campbellsville, the son of the late William Robert and Annie (Richards) McAllister, was born January 17, 1941 in Columbia and departed this life on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. He was 82 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the South Campbellsville Baptist Church where he served at a deacon for many years and was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army.
Steve owned and operated Wishy Washy laundromat on Main Street in Campbellsville and was a washer and dryer repairman.
He enjoyed playing and singing gospel music, playing golf, but most of all, he loved to spend time with his grand and great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Steven Wayne McAllister; a grandson: J.T. Holmes; eight brothers and sisters: Garnett, Ed, Charles, Robert McAllister, Lorene Dohoney, Elaine Hagood, Evelyn Ann ‘Sissy” Nickens and one infant.
Survivors include his wife: Anna (Good) McAllister; a daughter: Angie Holmes; three grandchildren: Trista Wood and husband Cory, Aaron Schwoebel and wife Sarah, Mariah Holmes; four great-grandchildren: Kyndall Wood, Rhilynn Wood, Kamryn Schwoebel and Brantlee Wood and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Steve McAllister will be Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
Bro. John Nguyen and Bro. Jim Durham will be officiating.
Visitation after 12 Noon on Sunday until time for the service.
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