Posted by Auberry Don on Sep 4, 2023
Melissa Dawn Karnes-Walls, 47, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of Judy Beckley Karnes and the late Clemmie Karnes was born June 4th, 1976, in Indianapolis, IN, and departed this life on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023, at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg after an extended illness.
She professed faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith. She was a mother hen to her many non-biological children and loved being a homemaker. Melissa enjoyed shopping and talking, she never met a stranger.
Besides her mother, Melissa is survived by:
Two daughters: Kayla Newton and Brooklyn Newton, both of Campbellsville
Two grandchildren: Ava Hoskins and Nova Hoskins, both of Campbellsville
Two sisters and two brothers: Kristy Young and Dusty Cox of Campbellsville; Jamie Terrell and her husband, Jamie, of Gravel Switch, Clemmie Beckley of Campbellsville, and Todd Beckley and his wife, Chrystal, of Campbellsville
Several nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends
VISITATION: Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Thursday, September 7th, 2023, at 11:00 am EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville. Bro. Don Gowin will be officiating with burial to follow in the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
PALLBEARERS: Stephen Thomas, Ronnie Beckley, Justin Parish, Nick Mann, Zack Terrell, Chris Cooke, Chad Smith, and Terry Thomas
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Jody Allen, Weston Beckley, Derrick Beckley, Justin Young, Autumn Beckley, Kamber Beckley, Kamry Parish, and Kelsey Murphy
Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to the ALS Foundation 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. Melissa Dawn Karnes-Walls 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 3, 2023
Larry Graybeal of Campbellsville, son of the late Milton Spencer Graybeal and Erie Amazon Ball Graybeal, was born May 23, 1952 in Ohio. He died at 10:27 P.M., Friday, September 1, 2023 in Louisville. Age: 71
He was a retired HVAC employee with Pickett’s Heating and Cooling. Larry professed faith in Christ and was a member of East Campbellsville Church of God. He was known by his family as the hardest worker you could ever meet, but most importantly, he was the greatest dad a son could ever ask for. He united in marriage to Rita Dupps Graybeal May 4, 1973 and she preceded him in death September 1, 2005. Larry is survived by one son, Chris “Spike” Graybeal and wife, Kristie of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Devin Graybeal of Campbellsville, Sierra Westmoreland and husband, Dakota of Greensburg, and Wyatt Houk of Columbia; two sisters: Shirley Sturtivan and husband, Cliff, and Sue Bright of Campbellsville; one brother, Bearl Graybeal of Corbin; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Larry was also preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers: Helen Thomas, Aileen Huff, Christine Sprouse, Jack Graybeal, Millard Junior Graybeal, and Roger Dale Graybeal and Milton Graybeal in infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00P.M.-8:00P.M., Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 8, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Steve Morgan
BURIAL: Elliott Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 3, 2023
Renee Sylvester, of Knifley, the daughter of Cathleen (Estrella) Sylvester of Florida and the late Donald Sylvester, was born February 15, 1965 in Orange, New Jersey and departed this life on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at her home. She was 58 years of age.
She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.
Renee enjoyed cooking, painting and other artistic crafts and spending time with family.
Besides her mother, she is survived by three sons: Garrett Sylvester and wife Emma of Monticello, Richard Burress and wife Erika of Campbellsville and Chaz Burress and wife Brandy of Columbia; her companion of thirty seven years: Doug Burress of Knifley.
Also a sister: Donna Listort of Florida; five grandchildren: Ethan and Alyssa Sylvester and Harper, Hayden and Miles Burress and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a sister: Tina Sylvester.
Services will be held privately.
There will be no visitation
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 3, 2023
James R. Tucker of Campbellsville, son of the late Roy Lee Tucker and Sarah Miller Tucker, was born March 19, 1935 in Washington County, Kentucky. He died at 5:57 P.M., Friday, September 1, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
He served his country honorably and retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years of service. He also worked several years at the Taylor County Board of Education in the maintenance department after his years of service in the Air Force.
James united in marriage to Margaret Fay Sallee November 24, 1956.
Besides his wife, Margaret Fay Tucker of Campbellsville, he is survived by three sons and one daughter: Mark Tucker and wife, Sandra of Campbellsville, Therese Ferrell and husband, Timothy of Fairborn, Ohio, Patrick Tucker of Richmond, and Titus Tucker and wife, Sherry of Louisville; four grandchildren: Matthew Mowery, Melissa Walder and husband, Christopher, Jon Tucker and Logan Tucker and wife, Mollie; four great-grandchildren: Christopher Walder, Brooklyn Walder, Braylee Walder, and Margaret “Margot” Tucker; two sisters: Margaret Mudd of Campbellsville, and Mary Jo Sutton of St. Charles, Missouri; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
James was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Robert “Bob” Tucker, Tommy “Tink” Tucker, William “Bill” Tucker, and Sue Buck.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Deacon Jimmy Richerson and Eulogy by Crystal Moss
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 2, 2023
Anna C. Payne, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Catherine (Miles) Bright, was born June 1, 1948 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, August 31, 2023 in Lexington at the UK Hospice of the Bluegrass. She was 75 years of age.
She was retired administrator at Telecom, formerly Bell South, a member of the Telephone Pioneers and was of the Christian faith.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Travis Payne, Sr., a son: Jason Eric Payne and a brother: Billy Bright.
Survivors include her son: Travis Payne, Jr and wife Debbie; two sisters: Mary Jane “Janie” Phillips and Fran Bright.
Also four grandchildren: Tyler, Veronica and Colby Payne and Jaclyn Ellis; a great-grandchild: Charlotte Ellis; special uncle Jim Miles and special friends: Patricia and Dennis Roy and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Anna C. Payne will be Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at the Old Liberty Cemetery in Bradfordsville with burial to follow.
There will be no visitation.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home Acton/Mannsville chapel in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 2, 2023
Jackie Lynn Billings of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the James Ackey and Bette Thinney Ackey, was born February 25, 1956 in Tupper Lake, NY, and departed this life on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 67 years of age. She had been employed in the retail business.
She is survived by several children as well as several brothers and sisters.
Cremation was chosen by the family and all services and burial will be held out of state.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 2, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Ann Davis of Campbellsville passed from this life on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the UL Jewish Hospital. Born in Richmond, Indiana on August 2, 1954 to the late John and Phyllis (Gilmore) Mills, she was 69 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a retired Human Resources manager. She was the wife of the late Phil Davis, who preceded her in death on October 14, 2019. She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Mills.
She leavers to mourn her passing:
Two children: Nicole Dixon and husband Nick of Campbellsville, and Michael Davis and wife Rebecca of Winter Haven, Florida,
Two siblings: Peg Fisher and husband Bob, and Steve Mills and wife Sheila,
Five grandchildren: Casey Hardin, Hayden Davis, Westin Dudgeon, Kennon Davis, and Keegan Davis,
A sister-in-law: Rosie Jensen and husband Carl,
A niece: Renae Brown and husband Steve,
And a host of other family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Barbara Davis on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Dan Hayes will officiate. She will be entombed beside her late husband immediately following.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 31, 2023
Dianne Neagle of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Chester T. Payne and Betty Yates Payne, was born October 31, 1950 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 9:45 P.M., Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. Age: 72
She retired from Fruit of the Loom, and then continued to work with her husband, Robert at Robert’s Repair Shop.
She united in marriage to Robert Neagle December 22, 1978.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Neagle; one sister, Linda Clarke and husband, Marty of Campbellsville; three brothers: Buzzy Payne of Raywick, Curtis Payne and wife Tammy and Steve Payne of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, September 4, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Michael Goodwin
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPARUS OF LOUISVILLE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 30, 2023
Tijuana Lyn Anderson Durham, 58, was born in Campbellsville, KY on January 6, 1965, to the late Sam Jr. and Marlene Mayes Anderson. She departed this life on August 28, 2023 at Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY where she resided.
She leaves to mourn her homegoing husband of 13 years Bobbie Durham. They agreed to take care of each other through sickness and in health and they did exactly that. Her daughter Stanisha “NeNe” Hughes who she taught to honor thy mother and father and to always depend on God for he will take care of you.
She was preceded in death by three brothers: Samuel, Tony and Eric Anderson.
Her confession to Christ was at an early age at Fannie Chapel A.M.E. Tijuana truly loved the Lord and you could not have a conversation with her without talking about how good God is and how she knows God loves her and is taking care of her and her family through it all.
She is survived by her two aunts, Geraldine Smith (Campbellsville), Jane Allen Anderson (Louisville), her in-laws Robert and Margie Durham, two sisters-in-laws Vonnie Rice (Pete) and Ladonna Durham. Two special cousins Jerry Ann Taylor and Charlene Graves. A special extraordinary friend Rosalind Strong-Porter and a host of cousins and friends.
I have fought the good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7)
The funeral service for Tijuana Lyn Durham will be Friday, September 1, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. at the Fannie Chapel CME Church.
Rev. Pamela Buford officiating
Cremation to follow.
Family requests visitation from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on Friday at the Fannie Chapel CME Church.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 30, 2023
Judy Elaine Lawson-Arnold of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Bernard “Fuzzy” Lawson and Dorothy Underwood Lawson, was born January 7, 1964 in Campbellsville, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 59 years of age.
She had professed faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal Faith. She was employed by Phoenix Way as a healthcare worker. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and other family, karaoke, singing and dancing, collecting angels and jewelry.
She is survived by her husband Mike Arnold of Campbellsville.
One daughter: Brittany Agee and companion Shawn Gebler, two step-children: Chad Arnold (Samantha) and Becky Arnold.
2 grandchildren: Braxton Agee and Brantley Agee, One step-granddaughter: Avery Arnold. Two god-children: Victoria Clark and Brandon Spurling, two nephews: Lucian Lawson and Jarron Lawson.
Four sisters and one brother: Christine Holley, Loretta Underwood and fiancé Bobby Minor, Melissa Mardis and husband Ron, Dwayne Lawson and wife Orlinda, and Becky Stants and husband Brian.
There will be a funeral service for Judy Elaine Lawson-Arnold on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, KY with burial to follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Jonathan Holley will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Memorials are suggested to be donations to the funeral expense fund and can be made at the funeral home.
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