Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 19, 2023
Mrs. Judy Ann Vetter of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Wathell and Edna (Clark) Bishop, passed from this life on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the UL Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Born on August 21, 1943 in Taylor County, she was 79 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and formerly attended the South Campbellsville Baptist Church. She was a retiree of Fruit of the Loom and was a homemaker.
She enjoyed playing Bingo, online games, watching The Price is Right and Westerns.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Vetter, on October 18, 2014, and a son, Terry King, on December 31, 2019. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Charles “C.J.” Bishop, Gordon Bishop, Garnett Bishop, and Danny Bishop.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two daughters: Lisa Hoosier and husband Daniel, and Tracy Thompson and husband Garrett, a sister: Mary Lois Powell.
Thirteen grandchildren,
Twenty-six great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Vetter on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM CDT) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Freddy Thompson will officiate. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Aug. 22, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 18, 2023
Mr. Harold Wayne Acree of Campbellsville, son of the late Gilbert Hulse and Nettie Mae (Shirley) Acree, passed from this life on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Green County, KY on March 21, 1952, he was 71 years, 4 months, and 27 days of age. Mr. Acree was a devout member of Truth Tabernacle UPCI, having been water baptized in Jesus’ name, and later received the gift of the Holy Ghost at a church camp in Freetown, Indiana in June 2022. He was a retiree of Ingersoll Rand, having worked over 42 years, primarily in the Special Build department.
Mr. Acree spent his life teaching his family the Godly values of a devoted and conservative lifestyle, and he lived his own as a daily example. Though his hobbies (and opinions) were many, he will long be remembered for the unwavering love and tenderness he had for his wife, his children, and his grandchildren.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife of 51 years, Betty Jean (Boils) Acree,
Two children: Tim Acree and wife Keshia of Bardstown, and Tracey Grady and husband Stephen of Campbellsville,
Six grandchildren: Seth Acree, Hannah Acree, Micah Acree, Luke Acree, Kadyn Grady, and Bailor Grady,
Three sisters: Carolyn Boils and husband Donnie of Campbellsville, Rebecca “Becky” Taylor and husband Larry of Indiana, and Sandra Justice and husband Chuck of Campbellsville,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Acree on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM CDT) in the sanctuary of the Truth Tabernacle UPCI, 4607 Old Lebanon Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Pastor Raymond Clark will officiate. Interment will follow in the Jesus Name Church Cemetery, Tabernacle Rd, Campbellsville.
The family will receive friends at the church on Monday, August 21, from 5:00-8:00 PM EDT (4:00-7:00 PM CDT), and on Tuesday after 11:00 AM EST until time for the service.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 18, 2023
Emma Lou Mings of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Joshua W. Holtzclaw and Lula E. Blair Holtzclaw, was born April 20, 1934 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 6:11 P.M., Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Methodist Church.
She worked at Town and Country Furniture from the day it opened and until the day it closed, and later, worked at Lake Village Furniture.
Emma Lou united in marriage to Eugene Mings June 4, 1950 and he preceded her in death July 4, 2015.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Bill Baldwin of Greenville, South Carolina; two grandsons: Blake Baldwin and wife, Katie of Greenville, South Carolina and Brock Baldwin and wife, Lindsey of Savannah, Georgia; one great-grandchild, Quinn Baldwin and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Albert Holtzclaw, Minnie Sublett and John Holtzclaw.
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VISITATION: 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 21, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 21, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Mark Price and Bro. Jeff Newton
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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 16, 2023
Charlie E. Wright, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully Monday, August 14, 2023. Charlie was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late Charlie E. Wright, Sr. and Julia Montrey Marcum.
Charlie resided in Louisville for many years with his wife of 57 years who survives him, Virginia Petot Wright. Charlie and Virginia raised their only child, Melissa W. Newton (Bryan). He is also survived by his granddaughter, Samantha Harris, his sister, Peggy Sue Cox (Allen) and brother, Kenneth Lee Wright.
Charlie went into the Army directly out of Taylor County High School. He served in the 101st Airborne as a paratrooper and medic. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway.
His hobbies were all around his love of Hot Rods, hence his nickname, Hot Rod Charlie.
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VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 3:00 P.M., Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT DONATIONS IN CHARLIE’S MEMORY MAY BE MADE TO BRIARGATE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Auberry Don on Aug 15, 2023
Dave Frances, 69, of Elkhorn, Kentucky, son of the late Lawrence Frances and Antoinette Nastri Frances was born April 29th, 1954, in New Haven, Connecticut, and departed this life on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.
He was united in marriage to Ms. Grace Frances on December 7th, 2003. She survives.
Dave professed faith in Christ and had a personal relationship with his Lord and Savior. He played steel guitar and enjoyed making music with his daughter and neighbors. Dave and his wife formerly owned Frances Farm Equipment in the Elkhorn community.
Besides his wife, Dave is survived by:
One daughter, Sharon Frances of Elkhorn
Special friends: John Weston of Elkhorn, Frank Atwood of Connecticut, Henry Lee Colvin of Campbellsville, and Eb Arnold of Elkhorn
A host of other relatives and friends
VISITATION: Friday, August 18th, 2023, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Friday, August 18th, 2023, at 3:00 pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Dave Frances at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 5, 2023
Bryson Conley Skaggs, of Campbellsville, the son of Gerald and Brandy (Hawkins) Skaggs of Campbellsville was born March 9, 2005 in Marion County and departed this life on Friday, August 4, 2023 in Lebanon at the Springview Hospital as the results of an automobile accident. He was 18 years of age.
He was a 2023 graduate of Taylor County High School and was of the Christian Faith.
He loved to hunt, fish and just being outdoors, he enjoyed riding his four wheeler and texting with his friends.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister: Kaylee Brown and companion Landon Pike; a brother: Josh Brown and wife Lindsey; his grandparents: Marlene and Trent Tucker, Mary and Paul Sprowles and Ronnie Brown.
Also his special friend and high school sweetheart: Linda Couch; uncles: Matt Rainwater and Troy Brown, who was very special to him; an aunt: Lindsey Tucker; a niece: Kinslee Grace Brown; cousins: Madison and Makalya Tucker.
Bryson was preceded in death by grandparents: Ricky Hawkins, James Skaggs, Bonnie Williams and Floy Hawkins.
The funeral service for Bryson Conley Skaggs will be Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Taylor County.
Bro. Steve Willis will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 P.M. in Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 3, 2023
Mr. Colby Deener, Taylor County, Ky., died August 1, 2023 in the same house in which he was born on October 19, 1927 of the union of the late John W. Deener and Willie Lear Sullivan Deener. Mr. Deener was the youngest of his siblings: Lillian Deener (James) Richerson, Robert C. (Gladys) Deener, Annie Mae Deener (Turner) Wayne, Walter (Eva) Deener, Dorothy Deener (Wayne) Kessler, James W. (Jean) Deener, Ora Lee (Leslie) Morris, all of whom predeceased him.Colby Deener married Gloria Mae Reynolds in 1949 and would have celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary on August 6, 2023. They have four children, Larry C. (Martha) Deener, Deronda M. (Deener) David Eastridge, Jeffrey A. (Kimberly) Deener and Bradley N. (April) Deener, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.Mr. Deener was a career farmer in the Saloma area, farming land originally purchased by his father in 1904. He served on dairy cooperative and farming support organization boards. He was a Kentucky Colonel. He was a lifelong member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and served as a Deacon. He served in the U. S. Army from 1946-1947.
VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, August 7, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, August 7, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones and Dr. Danny Morris
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 2, 2023
Terra Dawn Coppage of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Elton Wayne Coppage and Phyllis Ann Wooley Coppage, was born February 2, 1982 in Campbellsville, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. She was 41 years of age.
She had professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker, and loved her grandbabies. She enjoyed Folgers coffee, UK basketball, the Pittsburg Steelers and was a storyteller.
She is survived by six children: Ryan Jeffries and fiancé Caron, Austin Jeffries and their Dad: Jason Jeffries and her best friend Dawn Jeffries, Spencer Bates, Chloe Bates, Jackson Bates, Hunter Bates.
Three grandchildren: Bentley Evans, Aubri Evans, and Layla Jeffries
Eight brothers and sisters: Tim Coppage (Traci), Todd Coppage and fiancé Emily, T.J. Coppage (Melody), Tina Mershon (Elgin), Tammy Coppage, Tracy Coppage, Tonya Craig (Barry), Toni Coppage, and a half-sister Sheila Simpson (Tom).
There will be a funeral service for Terra Dawn Coppage on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, with burial to follow in the Tallow Creek Cemetery. Bro. Ronnie Dobson will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 2, 2023
Reba Lee (Allen) Martin of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the Harve Allen and Meldie Owens Allen, was born October 10, 1929 in Cumberland County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 93 years of age.
She had professed faith in Christ and attended the Salem Baptist Church at the time of her death. She was a housewife, and loved being a mother and grandmother. She farmed alongside Doug and loved to cook for everyone and no one ever left hungry. She loved sewing and quilting, having made many beautiful quilts. She loved having her grandkids around.
She united in marriage to Melvin Douglas Martin on June 8, 1951, who preceded her in death on January 26, 2017.
She is survived by three children: Peggy Caulk, Steve Martin and Janet Martin McCubbin and husband Randy all of Campbellsville.
Six grandchildren: Kevin Caulk (DeAnna), Jason Caulk (Jennifer), Jeremy Caulk (Sherry), Jennifer Caulk, all of Campbellsville. Bradley Brockman (Melissa), and Travis Brockman both of North Carolina.
Eight Great-grandchildren: Kyle Caulk, Blake Caulk, Makenzi Caulk, Zach Caulk, Tatum Caulk, Devin Caulk, Anna Belle Brockman and Jaxon Brockman.
One Great-great granddaughter: Kylie Caulk.
One sister: Lola Jones (James) of Glasgow. Two sister-in-laws: Drusilla Allen and Naomi Paxton, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and her husband, Melvin Douglas Martin, She was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister: James Allen, Roy Allen, Clifton Allen, Horace Allen, Beldon Allen, Glen Allen and Margie Young.
There will be a funeral service for Reba Lee Martin on Friday August 4, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Michael Goodwin and Bro. Don Gowin will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Thursday August 3, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Serving as Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family would like to offer a very special thanks to Hosparus of Green River and to all her caregivers.
Memorial donations are suggested to be donations to Hosparus of Green River or Gideon Bibles.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 31, 2023
Michelle Finn of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Robert Mitchell and Wyona Benningfield Mitchell, was born January 14, 1965 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:14 P.M., Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Campbellsville. Age: 58
She was saved by the blood of The Lamb and born again. Michelle was a member of New Journey Church with special ties to Elkhorn Baptist Church; her faith was strong and she loved the Lord.
She was branch manager at Citizens Bank and Trust Company.
Michelle was an old soul, who enjoyed watching Andy Griffith and I Love Lucy and even named all her beloved pets, past and present, after the characters: Lucy, Barney, Thelma Lou, Ellie, Daphne, Brisco and Opie. She kept an immaculate home and found great enjoyment in her flowers and going camping. Michelle loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed cheering on her grandchildren at the ballpark.
She united in marriage to Eddie Finn May 13, 2000.
Besides her husband, Eddie Finn of Campbellsville who was the love of her life, Michelle is survived by two sons: Tyler Finn and wife, Jade of Campbellsville and Cody Finn of Campbellsville and his significant other, Jacinta Perkins of Hodgenville; four grandchildren: Tyson Finn, Ryce Finn, Cohen Finn and Elsie Mae Finn; her mother-in-law, Lillie Finn of Campbellsville; two sisters-in-law: Renay England and husband, Steve of Campbellsville and Melisa Clark and husband, Tom of Georgia; three nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, August 4, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
CELBRATION OF LIFE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty and Bro. Jeff Edwards
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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