Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 9, 2022
Mr. Henry Wayne Durham, son of the late RIchard and Flossie (Patrum) Durham, was born in Greensburg on December 4, 1939. He departed this life on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the University of Louisville Hospital, being 82 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Durham was a self-employed salesman; his friendly demeanor and natural inclination to talk served him well in his occupation. He enjoyed spending time with the sick and shut-in, and was always ready in a minute to respond to any need anyone may have, and he was especially proud of his family.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Three children: David Durham of Lexington, Robert Durham of Campbellsville, and Roy Durham, II and wife Tina of Georgetown,
Two sisters: Margaret Perkins of Campbellsville, and Marcia Alcorn of Nashville,
Thirteen grandchildren: Jason Aboul-hosn, Tonya Aboul-hosn, Jesse Bright, Jeri Jo Bright, Keith Durham, Jacob Durham, Christian Durham, Nicole “Coco: Snow, Kelsi Durham, Kannon Durham, Dallas Durham, Karys Durham, and Nash Durham,
Fourteen great-grandchildren,
Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Jerry and Ginger Bressler, Marilyn and Sherman Dudley, and Tim and Sandy Edwards,
And a host of extended family and close friends.
He was also preceded in death by four children: Randie Caswell, Henry Wayne “Sonny” Durham, Jr., and Terry Keith Durham; and four siblings: Ernest Durham, Jean Denny, Billie Chapman, and Barbara Simmons.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Wayne Durham on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Bobby Neal will officiate. Interment will follow in the St. Augustine Cemetery in Lebanon.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 9, 2022
Walter Ronald Murley of Campbellsville, the son of the late Walter Bransford and Lillian Leona (Berry) Murley, was born January 23, 1950 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, September 8, 2022 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Manor. He was 72 years of age.
He served his country honorably, having served in the United States Army 101st Airborne Division during Vietnam, where he received a bronze service star, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Medal, Expert Rifle and Expert M-60 MG.
He united in marriage to Janet (Cissell) Murley on July 20, 1974, who preceded him in death in 2020. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Roger L. “Slick” Murley, Allen Murley and Ed Murley.
Survivors include a son: Shane Murley of Campbellsville; a sister: Pat Clark of Louisville; a brother: Bill Murley of North Carolina; a grandchild: Kaleigh Murley and fiance’ Jacob Wilson of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren: JoJo and Keelee and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Walter Ronald Murley will be conducted Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Lebanon National Cemetery with Full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard with burial to follow.
THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION PRIOR TO SERVICE
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 9, 2022
Mrs. Tina Marie of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Norton Inpatient Care Center following a lengthy illness. Daughter of Linda (Lichtsinn) and the late Carlie Hicks, she was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 25, 1972, and was 49 years of age at the time of her passing. She was a former employee of Druthers Restaurant and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Karnes had an independent spirit, but took every available opportunity to help someone in need.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Marie Hewitt, her father, Carlie Hicks, and a sister, Kimberly Hicks.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her mother and stepfather: Linda and Terry Hohn,
Two children: Cartina Hewitt and Johnathon Hewitt,
Her spouse: Darrell “D.L.” Karnes,
Four siblings: Kevin Hicks, Jason Hicks, Paul Jones, and Michelle Couch,
Four grandchildren: Cheyenne, Isaiah, Noah, and Kaiser,
Fourteen nieces and nephews,
And a host of other family members and friends.
At the request of Mrs. Karnes, cremation was accorded her by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service. There are no public services scheduled.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 7, 2022
Margaret Edith Parson was born December 17, 1935 to Chester and Mary Eva Wise. She died at 11:34 A.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
She accepted Jesus as her Savior early in life and lived a life that pointed others to Christ and always served the Lord to the fullest. She was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple. She was a devoted wife to Samuel Parson for 64 years who preceded her in death in March of 2021. She was a retired secretary for Taylor County Elementary. She loved music and was an accomplished pianist who played for local churches as well as provided piano lessons for several years.
Margaret loved gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law Ron and Debbie Parson of Campbellsville. Three grandchildren, Kurtis Parson and wife Corah of Great Falls, Montana, Brianne Parson of Great Falls, Montana, Alaina Ramsay and husband Ryan of Riceville, Tennessee. Seven great grandchildren, Alexandra and Caleb Owens, Micah and Mason Parson, Jade, Taya, and Eliza Ramsay.
She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Richard Wise, Albert Wise, Ernest Wise Sr., Floyd Wise, Martha Rhynearson, Bessie Whitlock, and Gladys Bowen. She is survived by three sisters-in law Pauline Wise, Glenda Lawson, and Brenda Parsons, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff at Bluegrass Way Assisted Living where Margaret lived for over a year and a half. Their loving care and concern will never be forgotten.
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VISITATION: 1:00 – 3:00 P.M., Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Campbellsville Baptist Temple
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Campbellsville Baptist Temple in Campbellsville by Pastor Jase Divens
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO VICTORY BIBLE PRESS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 6, 2022
Joshua Doyle Simpson, Sr., the son of Carol Jean (Simpson) Brown and the late Doyle Eugene Waymon, was born January 14, 1985 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Campbellsville. He was 37 years of age.
He was a mold setter for Wilbert Plastics in Lebanon and was of the Catholic Faith.
Survivors include his mother: Carol Jean Brown; his children: Joshua Simpson, Jr., Jacob Eugene Simpson, Kenzie Negron, Zehavah Negron, Elyjah Steward; his brothers: Brandon Brown, Trent Waymon and fiancé Heather Blakenship and Micah Sears; a nephew: Ryan Sears; his fiancé: Kari Bottoms and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father: Billy Ray “Goat” Brown and a sister: Tara Simpson Lamer.
The funeral service for Joshua Doyle Simpson, Sr., will be Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.
Micah Sears will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. on Saturday until time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 5, 2022
Dorothy Dooley Chappel of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Leslie Price and Cora Martin Price, was born January 3, 1938 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:10 A.M., Monday, September 5, 2022 in Greensburg. Age: 84
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Zion Separate Baptist Church but later attended Elk Horn United Methodist Church.
Dorothy was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after some thirty plus years of service.
She took pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and often babysat them after her retirement from Fruit of the Loom. She also loved her fur babies.
She united in marriage to James J. “Jim” Dooley June 9, 1956 and he preceded her in death November 4, 1990. She later united in marriage to Gerald Chappel August 27, 1993 and he preceded her in death July 8, 2004.
Dorothy is survived by one son and one daughter: Ronnie Dooley and wife, Donna and Kay Agee and husband, Paul of Campbellsville; one daughter-in-law, Tracy Dooley of Campbellsville; three step-children: Mark Chappel, Jamie Chappel and Lucretia Chappel of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Paula Agee Moran and husband, Roger of Green County, Jaime Dooley of Breeding, Chrystal Sallee and husband, Derrick of Liberty, Josh Dooley, Joey Dooley, Samantha Dooley, Andy Dooley and Patrick Dooley of Campbellsville and Rita Jones and husband, Nick of Columbia; one step-grandson, Jonathan Price and wife, Katie of Florida; several great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters: Donald Price of Campbellsville, Ella Berry and Cedell Cox and husband, Paul of Shepherdsville; one sister-in-law, Virginia Price of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Dorothy was also preceded in death by a son, James Gary Dooley October 17, 2019 and three brothers and one sister: Hobert Price, Eugene Price, Elgin Price and Louise Hash.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Parrott &Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ronnie Dooley and Rev. Roger Moran
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BROOKSIDE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 4, 2022
Letha A. Davidson of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Thomas and Aileen (Hedgespeth) Allen, was born March 13, 1959 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab after a short stay. She was 63 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Salem Baptist Church. She was a former employee of 25 years at the Kroger on Broadway in Campbellsville.
Annie, as she was mostly called by family and friends, enjoyed cooking and canning and spending time with her cats, which were her fur babies.
Although she had no children of her own, she was a mother figure to many.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joey Davidson in 2018 and two brothers: Brian Thomas Allen and David Ingram Allen.
Survivors include two sisters: Regina and Rev. Freddy Thompson and Shelia Warren; special cousin: James Ray Hedgespeth; one aunt: Kathryn Garnett of Campbellsville; one uncle: Donald Underwood of Campbellsville; nieces and nephew: Natalie Hall and husband Jeremy, Nathan Thompson and wife Samantha, and Courtney Mikel; three great-nephews: Oliver Jonas Mikel, William Thomas Mikel, and Jamison Brock Thompson; special friends: Henry and Linda Pierce, Denise Walsh, Terry Underwood, Doug and Tina DeSpain and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Letha A. Davidson will be Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with Interment in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Taylor County.
Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.
Family request visitation after 10:00 A.M. Wednesday until time for the service at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Lifebridge for Animals, P.O. Box 143, Greensburg, KY 42743 or can be made at the funeral home,
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Posted by Auberry Don on Sep 3, 2022
William Henry Viers, 73, of Elkhorn, Kentucky, son of the late James Burt Viers and Mattie Bell Bray Viers, was born October 16th, 1948, in Taylor County and departed this life on Friday, September 2nd, 2022, at his home.
He professed his faith in Christ and was of Church of God faith, He was a retired construction worker after many years. William loved hunting and fishing and really enjoyed a good game of Rook.
He united in marriage to Marlyn Lou Doss on August 1st, 1970, who preceded him in death on November 8th, 2016.
Survived by one son: James Robert Viers of Elkhorn.
One granddaughter: Brittney Nicole Viers of Elkhorn.
Two brothers: Larry Viers and significant other, Elaine Simpson of Adair County and Randy Stanley Viers of Elkhorn.
Two sisters Joy Rawlings and husband, Sherrill of Lebanon and Teresa Richardson of Louisville.
Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Roland Viers, Gary Viers, and Verly Brown.
VISITATION: Monday, September 5th, 2022, from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022, at 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial to follow in Callahan Cemetery
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. William H. Viers at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 1, 2022
Bridgette Denise Simpson, the daughter of the late William Fred Simpson, Jr and Shelia Mae Gumm, was born August 6, 1967 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Monday, August 29, 2022 in Campbellsville at her home. She was 55 years of age.
She was a former employee of Magnolia Alley Florist and was of the Christian Faith.
Survivors include a daughter: Bobbie Jo Obanion; a sister: Carol Brown; two nephews: Joshua Doyle Simpson and Ryan Micah Sears and special friend: Lois Brown.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Kellie Rae Obanion-Allen.
To honor the request of Bridgette, cremation rites were entrusted to
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
THERE ARE NO SERVICES PLANNED
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 29, 2022
William Edward “Bill” Berry, Sr. of Campbellsville, the son of the late Robert Francis and Charlotte May (Bell) Berry was born, July 6, 1952 in Walton, New York and departed this life on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 70 years of age.
He was a former construction worker having been a general contractor.
He united in marriage to Debrah JoAnn (Funk) Berry, who preceded him in death.
Survivors include four children: Barbara Ann Renn, Lisa Marie Hauser, William E. Berry, Jr and wife Terry and Danny Roy Berry and wife April.
Also his brothers and sisters: Robert Francis Berry, II, Tracie Ann Batcho, Trisha Jo Scripp, Robin Lynne Lo Furno, Danny Robert Berry, Kathy Eileen Fugle and Randy Irving Berry; eighteen grandchildren and a host of great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
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