Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 28, 2025
Melissa Johnson Wise, 54, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Johnny Johnson and Susie Purdy Johnson was born May 15th, 1970 in Danville. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Melissa was a homemaker. She was a loving Nana. She loved to crochet. She enjoyed gardening and music. She was an animal lover. Melissa professed faith in Christ and was a Christian.
Melissa is survived by:
Two daughters: Marissa Humphress and her husband, Alexander, of Campbellsville; and Susie Reams of Liberty
Eight grandchildren: Jayden Neal; Alissa Neal; Tristan Neal; Isabel Humphress; Brooklyn Maupin; Katie Maupin; Chris Maupin; Cole Maupin, all of Campbellsville
Two great-grandchildren: Ashton Curry and Jackson Curry, both of Campbellsville
Her companion, Alan Westphal of Campbellsville
A host of other family and friends
FUNERAL: To honor Melissa’s wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be a celebration of life at a later 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. Melissa Johnson Wise at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 27, 2025
Rodger D. Williams, 80, of Campbellsville, son of the late David Williams and Eunice Stayton Williams was born July 28th, 1944 in Campbellsville. He departed this life on Monday, January 27th, 2025 at his home in Campbellsville.
Rodger united in marriage to Ms. Paulette Shipp on May 18th, 1963. She survives.
Rodger was a retired bus driver for the Taylor County School Systems. He served as a deputy sheriff serving under Sheriff John Shipp. He also worked in the family-owned business, Williams Furniture, in Elk Horn. Rodger served honorably in the United States Navy. Rodger professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Besides his wife, Rodger is survived by:
Two children: Michelle Leach and her husband, Brian, of Campbellsville; and Tony Williams of Campbellsville
One granddaughter, Brianne Mingey and her husband, Seth, of Rineyville
One great-granddaughter, Amory Brooke Mingey of Rineyville
A host of other family and friends
Rodger was preceded in death by:
One brother, Jerry Williams on October 8th, 2023
VISITATION: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville. Visitation will resume following the service.
Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and 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. Rodger Williams at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 27, 2025
James Perry Reams, 80, of Elizabethtown, son of the late William “Bo” Reams and Lois Andrews Reams was born February 14th, 1944 in Lamont, FL. He departed this life on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.
Perry united in marriage to Ms. Jane Diana Wingate on November 12th, 1982. She survives.
Perry built custom homes for more than 30 years. He served his country honorably as a Green Beret in the Army Special Forces. Perry professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Besides his wife, Perry is survived by:
Two children: Keith Reams and his wife, Cindy, of San Diego, CA; and Jamie Reams of Monticello, Florida
Three stepchildren: Cindy Bunnell of Campbellsville; Diana Talley and her husband, Michael, of Elizabethtown; and William LaDue of Oviedo, Florida
Four grandchildren: Sarah Bunnell of Campbellsville; John Talley of Elizabethtown; Bobby Talley and his wife, Mary, of Irvington; and Marsha Talley of Elizabethtown
Two great-grandchildren: Alissa Talley of Irvington; and Kevin Talley of Irvington
Two sisters and two brothers: Annette Hughes and her husband, Dale, of Crawfordsville, FL; Paul Reams of Tallahassee, FL; Alan Reams and his wife, Paula, of Tallahassee, FL; and Vivian Hudson and her husband, Larry, of Carson City, NV
A host of other family and friends
Perry was preceded in death by:
One brother, Harvey Reams
One step-son, James LaDue
VISITATION: Friday, January 31st, 2025 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Friday, January 31st, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with entombment to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Pastor Dave Griesemer will be officiating.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. James Perry Reams at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 23, 2025
Shirley Elaine Burress, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Bradley Ansel and Lula Candis (Bolt) Baldwin was born January 3, 1963, in Louisville and departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Nashville at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She was 62 years of age.
She was a former employee of Fruit of The Loom and OshKosh B’gosh. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church. She enjoyed bingo, church, sewing, quilting, and spending time with her family and her grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin brother: Sherrill Randall Baldwin, and a great-granddaughter: Luna Bollman.
Survivors include two sons: Todd Burress and Chad Burress and wife Melody all of Campbellsville. Five grandchildren: Felicity Smothers (Kenzie), Emily Kerns, Izak Burress, Madison Burress, and Octavia Burress. Two great-grandchildren: Olivia Bollman, and Ashton Bollman.
Also two brothers and three sisters: Jimmy Baldwin (Marian), Mike Baldwin (Lisa), Judy Hampton, Jennifer Graham (Frankie), Denise Graham (Marshall) all of Campbellsville and a half-sister, Ann Nunn of Greensburg, and a sister-in-law, Tammy Baldwin of Mt. Washington, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Shirley Elaine Burress will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 27, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with interment in the Callahan Cemetery at Elk Horn.
Bro. Doug Baldwin will be officiating
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
In Lieu of Flowers the family request donations to the funeral expense fund and those can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 23, 2025
Bernice Nolley Spurling of Campbellsville was born on April 28, 1938, and passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at her home. She was 86 years of age.
She was the daughter of the late Wilson Nolley and Elsie Irene Benningfield Nolley.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended East Campbellsville Church of God and was a homemaker. She was a former employee of Big K, Wal-Mart, and was a babysitter. She loved talking on the phone, playing Rook, Facebook, cooking, yard sales and auctions, couponing, and especially spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Edwin Spurling in 2021, and her brother, Joseph Darrell Nolley in 1966.
Survivors include three daughters: Sharon Spurling and husband Harry Reif of Campbellsville, Sandra Spurling Morris and husband Mark T. of Campbellsville, and Sabrina Spurling Young and husband Tracy of Hendersonville, TN. Three grandchildren: Suzanne Bennett and husband Andrew J., Sara Drury and husband Cody, and Tyler Young, and three great-grandchildren: Lincoln, Nellie, and Merryn Drury, Four siblings: Jackie Nolley (Gae) of Campbellsville, Judy Murphy and Bonnie Benningfield (Clyde) of Lebanon, and Frances Reynolds (Charles) of Bardstown, along with a host of extended family and friends.
The funeral service for Bernice Nolley Spurling will be on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Bro. Andrew John-Austin Bennett will be officiating.
The family has requested visitation on Sunday after 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service.
A private burial will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 23, 2025
Mary Ruth McAllister, 91, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Wellington Marshall and Ruth Harper Marshall was born August 24th, 1933 in Carrollton, Ky. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at The Medical Center of Bowling Green.
Mary united in marriage to Mr. Raymond McAllister on March 14th, 1953. He preceded her in death on January 7th, 1979.
Mary professed faith in Christ and was attending Milltown Church in Columbia.
Mary is survived by:
One son, Kent McAllister, and his wife, Katie, of Campbellsville
Five grandchildren: Jonathon McAllister and his wife, Kyrie, of Olive Hill; Joseph McAllister of San Antonio, TX; Jennifer McAllister of LA; Collin McAllister and his wife, Kaitlin, of Athens, AL; and Erin Burton and her husband, Greg, of Houston, TX
Several great-grandchildren
Two brothers and one sister: Tom Marshall of Michigan; John Marshall of Cincinnati; and Lynn Romens of Louisville
Several nieces and nephews
A host of other family and friends
Mary was preceded in death by:
One son, Donnie McAllister
One grandson, Lance McAllister
Three sisters and one brother: Pauline Parrish, Ruby Nell Stone, Patsy Ann Schmidt, and Nick Marshall
FUNERAL: To honor Ms. McAllister’s wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be a memorial service at a later 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. Mary McAllister 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 23, 2025
Vernon D. “Sonny” Boots, son of the late Ralph D. Boots and Melba Hall Boots, passed away on January 19, 2025 at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.
He was born on April 28, 1944 in Warsaw, Kentucky.
Vernon was a retired Marine, serving from 1967-1988. He was a Vietnam veteram. After retiring from the Marine Corp, Vernon began his career as a Baptist minister. He pastored churches in Arizona and Nevada, retiring from the South Valley Baptist Church in Pahrump, Nevada in 2014. After leaving Pahrump, Vernon returned to Campbellsville, Kentucky.
On May 1, 1971, Vernon united in marriage to the love of his life, Martha Sue Cornett Boots.
In addition to his wife, Martha Sue Boots, Vernon is survived by four children: Michael W. Boots (Sheila) of Lebanon, Kentucky, Robert Boots (Janet) of Hutchinson, Kansas, Jozette Sayegh (Mo) of Pilot Point, Texas and Jamilyn Boots of Richmond, Kentucky. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, as well as his loving sisters: Carolyn Rodgers of Campbellsville, Kentucky and Brenda Franklin of Lexington, Kentucky as well as several nieces and nephews.
Vernon loved the Lord, his family and his country with all of his heart. He was a jack of all trades, working as a mechanic and a truck driver prior to joining the Marines. He was always willing to help anyone who needed it, right up until his final illness. After suffering a stroke in 2022, he and Martha moved to Kansas but his heart was always in Kentucky. His soul is in Heaven but his earthly body is now at rest in the place he loved more than anywhere.
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There will be no public visitation.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 31, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Shelton Hale
ENTOMBEMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 22, 2025
Tammy Shipione of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Daniel Thomas Marple and Marion Diane Burton Marple, was born May 30, 1968 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 6:14 P.M., Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Louisville. Age: 56
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Tammy loved donating to good causes and enjoyed knowing she touched so many lives through her generosity. Proverbs 31 – wife of noble character.
She united in marriage to Stephen Michael Shipione July 1, 2011.
Besides her husband, Stephen Michael Shipione of Campbellsville, Tammy is survived by two sons: Casey Marple and wife, Crystal and Michael Allen Moyers of Campbellsville; three step-children: Anthony Shipione, Tazio Shipione and Tre Shipione; one grandchild, Percy Minette Marple of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
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Services were held privately.
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE RONALD McDONALD HOUSE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 21, 2025
Miss Sadie Mae Key of Campbellsville, KY, the precious infant daughter of Elijah Scott Key and Haley Gail Mitchell Key was born in Lebanon, KY, on October 8, 2024, and departed this life on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville at the age of three months and ten days.
She was loved and adored by all who knew her, and was affectionately known by her immediate family as “Mae Mae” or “Daddy’s little fat girl”. She loved to eat since the moment she was born.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her beautiful twin sister Charlotte Key, and her big brother Jaxton Key. Her grandparents: Missy Mitchell of Campbellsville, Michael Mitchell and Brandy Thompson, Scott Key (Valerie) of Campbellsville, and Melissa Davis (Terry) of Columbia. Her great-grandparents: Sissy McGill (Darren) of Eminence, KY, Billy and Janice Mattingly of Campbellsville, and Thomas Key of Elk Horn.
Also surviving are several aunts and uncles: Chloe and Jacob Gabehart, Nate and Kenzie Mitchell, Peyton Mitchell, Amanda Mattingly, Robby and Jessica Key, Alyssa and Brennon Wheeler, Breah and Ryan Johnson, Kayden Keith, Willie Key, and many other relatives.
She was preceded in death by great-grandparents: Jewell “Tootie” Pruyear, Elbert “Peewee” Pruyear, Charlotte “Granny” Key, and Larry Worley.
The Funeral Service for Miss Sadie Mae Key will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.
The family has requested visitation on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the family, which may be made directly to the family.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 21, 2025
David Kellner, 75, of Columbia, son of the late Clarance Henry Kellner and Lillian Almyra Kinch was born April 5th, 1949 in Catskill, New York, and departed this life on Monday, January 20th, 2025 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
David united in marriage to Ms. Noreen Heck on April 6th, 1985. She survives.
David served in the Navy. He worked as the superintendent of an Elderly Complex in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Besides his wife, David is survived by:
One son, Christopher Kellner, and his wife, Chrissy, of Indianapolis
One granddaughter, Pasha Kellner of Indianapolis
Two sisters and two brothers: Sherry Winkfield and her husband, Doug, of Mass; Mark Kellner; Alan Kellner; and Carol Kellner, all of Connecticut
Several nieces and nephews
A host of other family and friends
David was preceded in death by:
One daughter, Juliet Kellner Kidwell
One infant brother, Carl Kellner
FUNERAL: To honor Mr. Kellner’s wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be no public services at this time. Auberry Funeral Home 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 Mr. David Kellner at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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