Ashley Hope Mackie

Posted by on Sep 19, 2022

Ashley Hope Mackie of Campbellsville, daughter of Jamin Mackie and Rebecca “Becky” Willis, was born March 19, 1991 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 3:49 A.M., Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Campbellsville.        Age:  31

She professed faith in Christ and attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Ashley loved sitting under a shade tree in the backyard waving to her Papaw in Heaven.  She loved eating out every day for lunch, riding around in the car looking at the scenery and watching her movies.  Ashley was truly a gift from God to all of us.

She is survived her mother, Rebecca “Becky” Willis of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; her father, Jamin Mackie;; grandparents: Loretta Willis and Lynn Mackie; one sister, Danielle Olmstead of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Uncle Rob Willis of Atlanta, Georgia; niece, Sadie Olmstead, and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  7:00 – 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL:                        Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Corrine Sublett

Posted by on Sep 17, 2022

Corrine Sublett of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Monroe Vernon Graham and Elsie Noel Graham, was born July 23, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 7:11 A.M., Thursday, September 15, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age:  86

She professed faith in Christ and attended the Point Pleasant Lighthouse Baptist Church.

Corrine was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom where she had worked for some thirty three years.

Corrine was known as a hard worker who loved her family and going to church.

She united in marriage to James Holland Reliford February 21, 1953 and he preceded her in death December 24, 1996.  She later united in marriage to Leonard Sublett March 17, 2007.

Besides her husband, Leonard Sublett of Campbellsville, Corrine is survived by two sons and one daughter: Mark Reliford and wife, Sonya, and Kathy Gilpin and husband, Charles “Buddy” Gilpin of Campbellsville, and Greg Reliford and fiancé, Kathy Wilson of Greensburg; two stepchildren: Neil Sublett and wife, Amanda of Campbellsville, and Amanda Sublett of Lexington; five grandchildren: Melanie Minor, David Minor and wife, Bonnie, Courtney Reliford, Austin Reliford, and Ethan Reliford; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Corrine was also preceded in death by four  brothers and three sisters: Grover Graham, Charles V. Graham, Edna Graham, Thurman Graham, Ray Graham, Vernice Taylor, and Ruby Turner and two sons-in-law:  Paul Minor and Steve Crye.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Collison, Sr.

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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EMMA MAE PITTMAN PERKINS OBITUARY

Posted by on Sep 16, 2022

Emma Mae Pittman Perkins, 77, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Val Adams Pittman and Ellen Frances Garrett Pittman, was born September 26, 1944, in Marion County, Kentucky, and departed this life on Thursday, September 15th, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family.

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Emma was a homemaker.  She enjoyed fishing, singing, playing guitar, and was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan.

She was united in marriage to Mitchell Lee Perkins, Sr., on January 5th, 1963, who survives.

Survived by four children: Mitch Perkins and his wife, Janette, of Edmonton; Melissa Gribbins and her husband, Mark, of Raywick; Steve Perkins and his wife, B.J., of Campbellsville; and Stephanie Rafferty and her husband Mike of Campbellsville.

Sixteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Two brothers: David Pittman and his wife, Ruth, and Don V. Pittman, both of Lebanon.

Two sisters: Gladys George and his husband, James D., of Greensburg; Thelma Votaw and her husband, Butch, of Raywick.

She was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters:  Manuel C. Pittman, Leonard “Joe” Pittman, Carl Pittman, Mary Votaw, Harry B. Pittman, Hugh C. Pittman, Randy A. Pittman, and Roger D. Pittman.

 

VISITATION: Sunday, September 17th, 2022, from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Monday, September 18th, 2022, at 11am EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Bro. Dan Durham will be officiating the service.

Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Emma Perkins at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

 

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Jennifer Rakes, 48

Posted by on Sep 15, 2022

Jennifer Gail Rakes of Campbellsville, the daughter of glen and Judy (Lawson) Tungate, was born June 10, 1974 in Taylor County and departed this life Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in Taylor County at her residence. She was 48 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Jesus Name Church.

She was a Natural Health Consultant, a seamstress and a homemaker.

Jennifer enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her trade of essential oils.

Survivors include her parents: Glen and Judy Tungate; her husband: Robert Rakes; a daughter: Hazel Rakes and fiancé Dakota Hall; her grandchildren: Jessica Smothers, Oliver Hall and Blake Hall.

Also a sister: Karrie Tungate Pittman and husband Stevie of Lebanon; her mother-in-law: Linda Rakes and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Jennifer Gail Rakes will be Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Jesus Name Church Cemetery.

Elder Rueal Boils will be officiating.

Visitation on Saturday after 11:00 A.M. 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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Glenda O’Hara, 66

Posted by on Sep 14, 2022

Mrs. Glenda Lou O’Hara of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at her home. Born in Niagra Falls, New York on July 6, 1956, she was 66 years of age. Mrs. O’Hara was a retired home healthcare provider and was of the Methodist faith. She was a talented gardener and took great pride in her flowers, and enjoyed collecting gnomes and fairies and other knick-knacks from yardsales and thrift stores.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cone Trask, a brother, Freddy Trask, and a grandson, James “Jimmy Jim” Scully, Jr.

Mrs. O’Hara leaves to cherish her memory:

Two children: Kevin Scully and wife Shari, and James “Jim” Scully and companion Heather,

A brother and a sister,

Four grandchildren: Wesley Goodrum, Savanah Duckworth and husband Sterling, Steven Scully, and Jack Scully,

Six great-grandchildren: Junior Goodrum, Maranda Goodrum, Serenity Hicks, James Hicks, Destiny Duckworth, and Evan Duckworth,

A several other family members and friends.

At the request of Mrs. O’Hara, cremation was accorded her by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. There was no public visitation.

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Norman D. Christie, Sr.

Posted by on Sep 14, 2022

Norman D. Christie, Sr., 90, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on September 13, 2022.

Norman was born in Marion County, Kentucky, off the Danville Pike on October 13, 1931.  He was the son of the late Leander Shewmaker Christie and Norman Clelon Christie.

He was united in marriage to Margaret Frances Kirkland March 17, 1956.

He is survived by his wife, of sixty-six years, Margaret Kirkland Christie.  Besides his wife, he is survived by his children:  Norman D. Christie, Jr. (Mark Stemple), Debra Ann Waldron (Gary), Elizabeth Isabelle Christie and Thomas Kirkland Christie.  Also surviving are his eight grandchildren:  Commander Ann Morgan MacDonald, Chris Tarter, Kirk Christie, John Christie, Matthew Christie, Amelia Christie, Jeff Waldron and Eric Waldron; seven great-grandchildren:  Miles Tarter, Ian Tarter, Luke Tarter, Annsley Tarter, Edwin MacDonald, Maggie MacDonald and James MacDonald.  A special niece, Laura Sue Clark survives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Anna Marie Christie and his siblings:  Bettie Christie (his twin in infancy), Isabelle Brockman, Patricia Smith, Charles Christie and Margaret Blevins.

Norman served two tours in the military, Army & Army Air Corp in the Korean Conflict as a medic.  Post his military service, Norman owned and operated the LaGwen Diner, was a home builder/contractor and worked for the Kentucky Department of Highways.  The majority of his professional career was as a self-employed estate broker and certified real estate appraiser for over forty-five years.  Norman was a two-time President of the Kentucky Farm Managers and Rural Appraiser’s Society, served on the Campbellsville City Planning and Zoning Board for more than twenty-five years, and served as a board member for (2) four-year terms at the Taylor County Hospital.  He placed great importance on these civic roles in the hopes of making his hometown a better place to live.  Lastly, Norman had a remarkable talent to strike up a friendly conversation with anyone anywhere that would talk to him.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Ryan Boatright

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Geneva Sullivan

Posted by on Sep 13, 2022

Geneva Sullivan of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Jimmy Hunt and Julie Ben Caulk Hunt, was born March 30, 1932 in Marion County, Kentucky.  She died at 4:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in Campbellsville.   Age:  90

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Washington Baptist Church.

Geneva enjoyed cooking and would feed anyone who visited.  She loved to can, pick blackberries and quilt.  Her family said she had a heart of gold.

She united in marriage to Leon Sullivan March 10, 1951 and he preceded her in death May 17, 2017.

Geneva is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Randy Sullivan and wife, Betty, Mike Sullivan and Donna Wright and husband, Jeff of Campbellsville; six grandchildren:  Lindsay Wright and husband, Andrew, Cory Wright and wife, Chelsea, Jeremy Sullivan, Shanna Judd, Greta Sullivan Caldwell and Amy Sullivan Brown; fifteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jade Sullivan May 5, 2012 and five brothers and three sisters:  Walter Hunt, Preston Hunt, Clayton Hunt, Benny Hunt, Gene Hunt, Kathryn Sullivan, Effie Hunt Sullivan and Burnetta Allen.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Friday, September 16, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jimmy York and Rev. Donnie Blick

BURIAL:  Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery

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Betty Pauline Pike

Posted by on Sep 13, 2022

Betty Pauline Pike of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Cecil Ray Philpott and Lottie Hudson Philpott, was born March 9, 1937 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She went to her Heavenly home at 11:42 PM, Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age:  85

She professed faith in Christ and attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Pauline was a retired cafeteria manager and bookkeeper at Shepherdsville Middle School. She was a talented seamstress, a wonderful cook, and an avid reader.

She united in marriage to Ira Lynwood Pike and he preceded her in death September 15, 2006.

Pauline is survived by two daughters:  Annette Dean of Eads, Tennessee and Dinah Pike of Russell, Kentucky; four grandchildren:  Lucas Chinn of Mt. Washington, Jessica Sasser of Ashland, Ger Sasser and wife, Cassie also of Ashland, and Isaac Houston of Russell; two great-grandchildren: Kyler Sasser and Gerris Sasser.

Pauline was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Ray Philpott August 28, 2021.

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VISITATION:  11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 PM, Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Jimmie Graham

BURIAL:  Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL or THE SIF FUND AT PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Willard Lindsey Wise

Posted by on Sep 13, 2022

Willard Lindsey Wise of Campbellsville, son of the late Ira E. Wise and Sarah Frances Phillips Wise, was born October 26, 1922, in Taylor County, Kentucky.   He died at 8:38 P.M., Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Campbellsville.   Age:  99

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.  Willard had worked with the Bill Glass Prison Ministry and had gone on a Baptist Mission Trip to Russia and Guatamala.

Willard was a retired finish carpenter and still worked on his farm.  He had built his own house with his wife, Delma and even cutting their own timber to build it with.  They were members of the Christian Motorcycle Club and had ridden motorcycles in forty-eight states.

He united in marriage to Delma Goodin October 16, 1945.

Besides his wife, Delma Wise of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Willard Wise and wife, Angie, Winfrey Wise and wife, Kathie and Leoda Watson and husband, Roger of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren:  Leanne Wise-Sutton, Melody Burress, David Wise, Joshua Watson, Benjamin Watson, Troy Watson and Bryan Watson, all of Campbellsville; two step-grandchildren:  Daron Vaughn of Campbellsville and Phillip Harmon of Villa Hills; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Gladys Roberts of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Willard was also preceded in death by two grandchildren:  Angela Gail Wise and Bonnie Jean Wise and two brothers and two sisters:  Willie Wise, Valus Wise, Mary Jane Wise and Mary Bernice Wise.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Haywood Riner and Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Calvin Montgomery

Posted by on Sep 10, 2022

Calvin Montgomery of Lebanon formerly of Campbellsville, son the late Walter Montgomery and Lovie Crawhorn Montgomery was born September 2, 1949 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 11:05 A.M. Friday, September 9, 2022 in Lebanon.   Age: 73

He professed faith in Christ and attended Tucker Hill Baptist Church.

He was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and Cox Interior.

Calvin was a great family man; he never met a stranger and would talk as long as anyone would talk to him. He enjoyed watching Andy Griffith reruns and Westerns and loved watching soap operas after work with Brenda but always claimed only she liked them. He was a big University of Kentucky Basketball fan and a fan of any team playing Duke University.

Calvin united in marriage to Brenda Wright who survives.

Besides his wife, Brenda Montgomery of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter, Dana Withrow of Lebanon; five grandchildren: Jaye Withrow (Calvin’s best friend for 29 years) and wife, Ashley of Bedford, Aliah King and Raven King of Lebanon and Eric Perkins and Kayla Bishop and husband, Tim of Columbia; one sister, Louise Scott of Columbia, several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Pepper Graybeal, a grandchild, Brooke King and two sisters: Wanda Brewer and Helen Montgomery.

 

PRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Monday, September 12, 2022 at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens by Pastor Dale Smith

 

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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