Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 25, 2022
Mr. Johnny Ray Parker of the Elk Horn community was born on April 7, 1943 to the late Arthur and Lorena (Antle) Parker. He departed this life on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Hospital, being 79 years, 6 months, and 17 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Whites Ridge General Baptist Church. Mr. Parker was a knitting machine mechanic at Fruit of the Loom until the plant’s closure. He was also a former employee of J&K Tool and a farmer. He will be remembered best as a devoted and cherished husband, father, and grandfather.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
Three children: Chris Parker and wife Billie of Campbellsville, Johnnie Lewis Parker of Elk Horn, and William Logan Parker of Bowling Green,
Three grandchildren: Marina Parker, Emory Parker, and Makayla Cecil,
Three siblings: Ron Parker, Burma Wheeler, and Pat Riggs,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his wife: Regina Mae (Watson) Parker; two children: Michelle Watson and Cheryl Corbin; and three siblings: Harlin Parker, Allen Parker, and Iona White.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Parker on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will follow in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Dickie Rogers and Bro. Clay Wheeler will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, October 27, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Oct 24, 2022
Montrey Elaine Cox, 73, of the Mannsville Community of Elkhorn, Kentucky, was born October 15th, 1949, in Taylor County to the late Mitchell Garrett and Mary Douglas Childers Garrett. She passed away on Monday, October 24th, 2022, at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Mrs. Cox professed her faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith. She was a retired set sleeve operator and worked in the shipping department at Fruit of the Loom for thirty plus years in Campbellsville. Montrey loved to mow her yard and spend time with her grandkids. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother.
She united in marriage to her husband, Charles Edward Cox on June 6th, 1975, and preceded her in death on May 3rd, 2014.
Survived by two daughters: Heather Cox Mings and her husband, Michael of Mannsville, and Beth Davis and her husband, Kit, of Mannsville.
Two grandsons: Drake Mings and Cody Davis, both of Mannsville.
Along with other family and friends.
VISITATION: Friday, October 28th, 2022, from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Saturday, October 29th, 2022, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers: Doug Cox, Kerry Cox, Steven Smith, Logan Wicker, Robbie Passmore, Kit Davis, and Michael Mings.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and can 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 Mrs. Montrey Elaine Cox at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 24, 2022
Keith Gordon Miner, of the Breeding Community of Adair County, the son of the Gordon Miner of South Carolina and the late Teresa D’Aoust Miner was born April 15, 1967 in Syracuse, New York and departed this life on Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Glasgow. He was 55 years of age.
He was the owner or a complete swimming pool business and was of the Catholic Faith.
Keith enjoyed hunting and working with his hands. He could make or fix just about anything.
Besides his father, he is survived by his wife: Debra (Brady) Miner of Breeding; a son: Keith Fredrick Miner of Colorado; his step sons: Levi of Texas and Dakota of Florida.
Also surviving are two sisters and a brother” Alla Miner and wife Irene, Lisa Smith and husband Smitty and Sarah Miner all of New York; a step-son and a host of other relatives and friends.
Cremation was chosen
No services are planned at his time.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 23, 2022
Jimmy Dewayne “Big Jim” Hensley, age 50 of Campbellsville, was born November 29, 1971 in Hardin County to James Lee Hensley and Wilma Erlene (Sprowles) and departed this life on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital.
He was a former metal fabricator and a logger and former employ of Anderson Hardwoods in Tompkinsville.
“Big Jim” enjoyed his coffee, watching westerns, farming, fishing, dry land fish hunting and watching tractor pulls, his favorite tractors were International and Farmall.
Even though he was not a United States Veterans, he still loved his country, very patriotic and would stand up for the ole’ USA.
Besides his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his step-father: Floyd Jump.
Survivors include his sons: Jacob Borders and Charlie Hensley both of Lebanon; a brother: Joseph Curry and wife Tamarra of Hodgenville; his life partner: Brenda Hill; his nieces and nephews: Skyler Hiers, Azrielle Curry, Damon Lei-Sam and Jaeden Curry and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family chose cremation.
There are no services planned at this time.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 22, 2022
Herold Dalton “PaPaw” Sluder, age 77 of Campbellsville, formerly of Louisville, the son of the late Leonard and Lue Dellie (Herron) Sluder was born July 17, 1945 in Louisville and passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Calvary Baptist Church in Campbellsville and the Yellow Jacket Assembly of God in Florida while vacationing and was a former line supervisor at General Electric.
Herold enjoyed gardening, and cherished his time spent with his family, especially his grand kids and great-grandkids.
Survivors include his wife: Jeanette (Price) Sluder; his children: Jeffrey Dalton Sluder of Florida, Sandy Gail Ballinger and Pamela Jean Rogers, both of Mt. Washington and Gary Michael Miller of Campbellsville; a sister: Shirley Elgin of Indiana.
Also his grandchildren: Noah Glenn Sluder, Shawn Patrick Lyon and wife Ashley, Chrystal Dawn Lyon and husband Daryl, Tiffanie Elaine Ballinger and husband Stephen, Stephanie LeAnn Raymond and husband Thurman and Sarah Jeanette Fegett; eleven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Obra Brackney Sluder and a granddaughter: Taylor Raye Fegett.
The funeral service for Herold Dalton “PaPaw” Sluder will be Monday, October 24, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with entombment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Ron Blair and Bishop Larry Dock will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Monday until time for service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 19, 2022
Corrine Cox Brooks of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Darlis Thelbert and Viola (Garrett) Cox, was born March 1, 1944 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at her home. She was 78 years of age.
She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.
Corrine enjoyed dancing, sewing, TV shows and spending time with family.
She united in marriage to Bluford Brooks, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include: her children: Sandra Lugo and husband Camilo of Greensburg, Calvin “Boddy” Lawson of Campbellsville, Danny Lawson and wife Patricia of Louisville, Rhonda Messer and husband Ronnie of Breckinridge County and Marsha Brooks of New Albany, Indiana; a brother: Curtis Cox and wife Ruby of English, Indiana and Bonnie Wooley of Campbellsville; her special friend: Paul Gunner of Calvary.
Also surviving are eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters: Orvin, Thelbert and Ray Cox, Bernice Lawson, Fern Tungate and Chloe Cox.
The funeral service for Corrine Cox Brooks will be Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.
Bro. Don Gowin will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 18, 2022
James ‘Richard’ Brockman of Campbellsville, son of the late Charles William Brockman and Mary Kathleen Underwood Brockman, was born March 14, 1948 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 1:50 A.M., Monday, October 17, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 74
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
He united in marriage to Wanda J. Curry June 28, 1974.
Richard was a hard worker, having retired as a truck driver, security guard and most recently as a hospitality van driver. He loved his church, gospel singing, bluegrass music and playing in the band with his friends.
He enjoyed driving John Deere tractors in the Campbellsville 4th of July Parade, attending old car shows and watching Andy Griffin. He loved his family deep and unconditionally, spoiled his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and liked to crack jokes with friends and family.
Besides his wife, Wanda J. Brockman of Campbellsville, he is survived by four daughters: Michelle Brockman McMillan, Donna Wilson and husband, Tommie and Vickie Newton and husband, Johnny of Campbellsville and Sharon Gibson and husband, Terry of Hodgenville; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Charles Brockman, Jr. and Mary Ann Veatch and husband, Billy of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Joey Hicks
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ELK HORN BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 17, 2022
Ernest Kay “Ernie” Greer, of Campbellsville, the son of the late G.G. “Gibb” and Marie (Harden) Greer, was born September 15, 1951 in Taylor County and departed this life on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at his home. He was 71 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville where he has served as head usher for 40 years.
He was a former factory worker at GE, Fruit of the Loom and Ingersoll Rand maintenance and operated a mowing business.
Ernie as he was mostly called, enjoyed fishing, woodworking, crafting, NASCAR, traveling and most of all spending time with family.
He united in marriage on January 29, 1971 to Peggy (Richerson) Greer, who survives.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons: Michael Dale Greer and wife Cheryl of Bowling Green and Travis Kent Greer and wife Lindsay of Campbellsville; two sisters: Shirley Marie Cox of Campbellsville and his twin: Evelyn Gay Bault and husband Garry of Casey Creek; his fur baby: Max and two grand dogs: Grady and Roxy.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers: Louise Thompson, Iza Payton, Irene Greer, Herman, Joseph, Kermit and Eddie Greer.
The funeral service for Ernest Kay “Ernie” Greer, will be Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Bible Baptist Tabernacle with burial to follow in the Harden Cemetery at Knifley.
Bro. Bob Cutler will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Tuesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the donation of Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home or at the church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 16, 2022
John Allard “Al” Brady, the son of the Joseph Patrick and Josephine (Morris) Brady, was born February 28, 1929 in the St. Joe Community of Marion County and departed this life on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Lebanon at his home. He was 93 years of age.
He was of the Catholic Faith being of the St. Francis Xavier Parish.
He worked at Ward/Montgomery asphalt paving Co for several years and then Mago Construction paving Co for around 35 years while overseeing a 300 acre farm and sawmill operation. After retiring from all that he helped his sons, Pat and and Danny Brady to build houses for several years and later helped them in their Brady Paving Co until 2016 at the age of 87.
Before getting into asphalt paving with W&M he worked at General Electric in Louisville for five years.
Al, as he was known lived life to the fullest, with his family at the top of the list, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, music of all kinds, loved the outdoors, enjoyed refinishing antique furniture and restored more than twenty old convertible cars, he was a wine maker, a farmer, and avid shooter of craps on the boat until the age of 91 and was the most compassionate person to everyone and was known to be the best storyteller in Marion County.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Pat Brady; seven brothers and sisters: Elizabeth Riney, Borgia Lee, Jim, Mack, Charles, Norris, Donald and Gabe Brady and two sets of twins and two grandchildren: Billy Pat Brady and Robbie Brady.
Survivors include his children: Danny Brady and wife Ruth, Pamela Brady and husband Ronnie Hill, Loretta Farmer and husband Bobby Joe, John Brady and wife Lisa, Charlotte Rose Mattingly and husband Doug, Timmy “Woody” Brady and Sheila Hagan; a brother: Bobby Brady and wife Bernice; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the request of Mr. Brady, cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
A Funeral Mass will be held at a later date and burial will be in the St. Joe Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Joe Cemetery Fund or Hosparus of Green River, both can be made at the funeral home or by clicking the “Donation” tab at the top of this obituary.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 16, 2022
Mrs. Jean (Eggers) Pyles of Somerset, formerly of Taylor County, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. Born in Taylor County on August 28, 1928 to the late James and Sara Ann (Greer) Eggers, she was 94 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Pyles was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and GTE, and was a retired realtor with Associated Realty in Elizabethtown.
She had united in marriage to Mr. Ernest Pyles on December 17, 1947. They remained a devoted couple until his passing on May 19, 2009. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Oscar Eggers, on December 28, 1984.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
A son: James “Jim” Pyles and wife Kim of Somerset,
A grandchild: Jamie Pyles of Georgetown,
And several other extended family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Pyles on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. She will be laid to rest beside her late husband in the Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens Cemetery following the service. Visitation will begin on Thursday at 11:00 AM and continue until time for the service.
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