Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 4, 2024
David Randall Pepper of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Joseph Shreve Pepper and Sybil Jeffries Pepper, was born in Campbellsville, KY, on April 23, 1950, and departed this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his residence. He was 74 years of age.
He was a former truck driver and had also been employed as a security guard. He was raised in the Separate Baptist Faith.
He is survived by one daughter: Tracy Lynn Pepper of Campbellsville and three grandchildren: Latasha Thompson (Terry), Joshua Bradley (Candace) all of Campbellsville, and Devin Shell of Greensburg. Six great-grandchildren: Cambria Thompson, Allan Thompson, Christopher Bradley, Katelyn Bradley, Klaton Durbin, and Shaylah Durbin.
Also surviving are two brothers and five sisters: Garry Dale Pepper, James Robert Pepper, Betty Catherine Beams, Beverly Ann Bloyd, Bonnie Doris Nolley, Karen Lynn Bland, and Debra Kay James, and also a special friend, Jerry Jeffries.
The family has chosen cremation and there will be no services.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 4, 2024
Glen Hooper of Campbellsville, son of Venita Hargis and Tim Hooper, was born May 17, 1995 in Henderson County. He died at 7:18 P.M., Monday, September 30, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 29
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Glen was an employee of Green River Lake State Park.
He loved everyone, deeply valued his friends and made sure that all who were around him were happy. He could do anything that he set his mind to. Glen was a free-spirited man with a gracious heart. He loved his bicycle and had a collection of guitars that he was very proud of.
Glen is survived by his father, Tim Hooper of Campbellsville; his mother, Venita Hargis of Campbellsville; two brothers: Clay Hooper and wife, Whitney Ballinger Hooper and Neil Hooper; one niece and one nephew: Addie Hooper and Jaxson Hooper and many other relatives and friends.
A special thank you to all first responders, Green River Lake State Park staff, and everyone who has helped during this difficult time.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 5:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 5:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dan Durham
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE KENTUCKY SUICIDE PREVENTION GROUP, INC. AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 3, 2024
Joe Rucker of Campbellsville, son of the late Thurman Rucker and Ina Coontz Rucker, was born February 15, 1933 in Taylor County. He died at 9:11 A.M., Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark Methodist Church.
Joe served his country honorably in the United States Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Germany and later served two years in the Kentucky National Guard.
He was a farmer and a retired employee of Kroger after thirty-seven years of service.
He united in marriage to Lesta McKee February 6, 1959.
Besides his wife, Lesta Rucker of Campbellsville, Joe is survived by one son and one daughter: Richard Rucker and Diane Pierce of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Jessica Hosier and husband, Keehn of Prospect and Andrew Pierce of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren: Evan Hosier and William Hosier; two brothers and one sister: Raymond Rucker of Campbellsville, Johnnie Rucker of North Carolina and Carolyn St. Clair and husband, Roger of Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Joe was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Rucker and three sisters-in-law: Shirley Rucker, Arletia Rucker and Willanna Rucker.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Key Min Lee
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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 Lyndell Petty on Sep 30, 2024
Robert Lewis Smothers of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Murrell Smothers and Hallie Russell Smothers Despain, was born in Campbellsville, KY, on April 20, 1958, and departed this life on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at his residence. He was 66 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and of the Christian Faith. He was formerly employed as a grave digger until becoming disabled.
He is survived by his wife Patty Smothers of Campbellsville, and two children: a daughter, Latonya Schneider and husband John, and a son, Shannon Caldwell all of Columbia, KY. Three grandchildren: Corey Caldwell, Cheyenne Atwood, and Tyler Atwood. Four Great-grandchildren: Riley Simmons, Kinsley Atwood, Kayden Atwwod, and Colton Atwood.
Also surviving are one brother and three sisters: Gary Smothers (Vicki) of Russell Springs, Judy Smothers of Glasgow, Pat Dial (Roy) of Glasgow, and Jenna Fay Bottoms (Larry) of Summersville.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Danny Smothers.
The funeral for Robert Lewis Smothers will be Friday, October 4, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Caldwell Chapel Cemetery.
The family has requested visitation on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 29, 2024
Carlos Eugene Trueblood, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, the son of the late William Joseph and Pattie Beradean (Jeffers) Trueblood, was born May 22, 1962 and departed this life on September 12, 2024 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 62 years of age.
He was carpenter and mechanic and enjoyed fishing.
Besides his parent, he was preceded in death by a son: Carlos Eugene Trueblood, Jr.
Survivors include a daughter: Sunshine Marie Trueblood; four brother and two sisters: Joseph Leroy Trueblood, William Lee Trueblood, Lewis Aray Trueblood, David Eugene Trueblood, Kellie Gill (Trueblood) Simons and Elaine Lynn (Trueblood Holman and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor his wished, cremation rites were conducted by the
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Sep 27, 2024
Marsha TyAnn Morris, 63, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of Barbara Ann Kerr-Murphy and the late Will Joe Kerr was born April 16th, 1961 in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and departed this life on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville.
TyAnn united in married to Mr. Lloyd Morris in August 3rd, 2004. He survives.
TyAnn was a loving grandmother and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She professed faith in Christ and attended the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Besides her husband and mother, TyAnn is survived by:
One son, Daniel Wyatt and his wife, Vel, of Campbellsville
Four grandchildren: Leah Kerr, Gaberial Kerr, Wayne Gilpin, Chris Gilpin, all of Campbellsville
Four great-grandchildren: Wyatt Gilpin, Jordan Gilpin, Lukas Gilpin Jasper Gilpin, all of Campbellsville
Two brothers: Billy Jo Kerr and John Kerr and his wife, Donna, of Campbellsville
A host of other family and friends
TyAnn was preceded in death by:
Her son, David Kerr
VISITATION: Monday, September 30th, 2024 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Monday, September 30th, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville. Bro. John Butler will be officiating. Burial to follow in Hogards Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery.
PALLBEARERS: Daniel Wyatt, John Kerr, Chris Gilpin, and Wayne Gilpin
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Billy Jo Kerr
Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to funeral expenses 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 Ms. Marsha TyAnn Morris at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 26, 2024
Gerald Davis, son of the late Arvil Davis and Marguerite Allen Davis, was born August 27, 1943 in Casey County, Kentucky. He died at 5:09 A.M., Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Lexington. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Gerald was a retired tool and die maker and a farmer.
He was an excellent gardener, but most importantly was a good husband, father and grandfather.
He united in marriage to Judy Yaden December 23, 1961.
Besides his wife, Judy Davis of Campbellsville, Gerald is survived by two daughters and four sons: Jennifer Schuhmann and husband, Jeffrey, Rob Davis and wife, Angela, Jim Davis, and Lewis Davis of Campbellsville, Matt Davis and wife, Missy of Atlanta, and Crystal Tate and husband, Travis of Alabama; five grandchildren: Bryan Davis, Davis Schuhmann, Jillian Schuhmann, R.C. Tate and Sagan Davis; three sisters and two brothers: Nellie Blevins and husband, Randy of Casey County, Linda Davis of Louisville, Lisa Milburn and husband, Robbie of Danville, Steve Davis and wife, Betty of Bowling Green, and Paul Glen Davis and wife, Carrie of Florida; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Alice Elizabeth in infancy, and a sister, Karen Blevins.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, September 30, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M., Monday, September 30, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 26, 2024
Howard Lane Mayes, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late William and Mary Frank (Wolford) Mayes, was born January 21, 1942 in Taylor County and departed this life on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 81 years of age.
He was a former employee of Caterpillar in Illinois and worked with HVAC for A1 Cooling in Campbellsville and was of the Christian Church Faith.
Howard enjoyed fishing, tinkering with cars and gardening.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Carlotta (Sanders) Mayes and a daughter: Deanna Marie Ramsey.
Survivors include three children: Keith Mayes and wife Carol and William “Billy” Mayes all of Campbellsville and Amanda “Mandy” Workman of Illinois; two sisters: Darlene Netherland of Campbellsville and Marsha Shrum of Paducah.
Also surviving are eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Howard Lane Mayes will be Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with Interment in the Brookside Cemetery.
Bro. Steve Orr will be officiating
Family requests visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Saturday and after 10 AM Sunday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home,
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Posted by Auberry Don on Sep 24, 2024
Jolana McCandless Eastridge, 69, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of Dallas Cornett and Nellie Thompson Cornett was born January 9th, 1955 in Edmonton, Kentucky, and departed this life on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at Spring View Hospital in Lebanon.
Jolana enjoyed coloring and her cat, Marley. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Besides her parents, Jolana is survived by:
Her son, Cory Eastridge of Campbellsville
Her sister, Rosalyn McCandless and her significant other, Barry Pyles, of Campbellsville
Two special friends: Denise Cox and Debbie Murphy, both of Campbellsville
Her furry friend, Marley
A host of other family and friends
Jolana was preceded in death by:
Her biological father, Joe Ray McCandless
Her daughter, Sara Mylyn Eastridge on October 27th, 1985
FUNERAL: To honor Ms. Eastridge’s requests, 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. Jolana Eastridge at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 23, 2024
Steven Gene “Pork Chop” White of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Guy Gene White and Iona Lucille Parker White, was born in Campbellsville, KY, on December 5, 1955, and departed this life on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his residence. He was 68 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Whites Ridge General Baptist Church. He was retired from the City of Campbellsville Sanitation Department. He was also a former school bus driver for Campbellsville Independent Schools as well as a truck driver for Fruit of The Loom and was a farmer. He enjoyed farming, tractor trading, fruit and vegetable markets, laughing, and a coloring book with good crayons.
He is survived by his loving wife Bonnie Walls White of Campbellsville, and one step-daughter: Katie Netherland of Campbellsville. Two sisters and one brother: Debbie Carlton and husband Marvin of Nebraska, Candace Wilson of Greensburg, and William White of Campbellsville.
Also surviving is a special uncle: Harold White and two chosen grandchildren: Caiden and Chloe and a niece, Summer Wilson.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Jason White and one sister: Vickie Strader.
The funeral for Steven Gene “Pork Chop” White will be Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Elk Horn Cemetery.
Bro. Dickie Rogers and Bro. Raymond Atwood will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 11:00 until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to be in the form of Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.
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