Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 20, 2023
Mr. Matthew Kane Franklin of Campbellsville, son of Michael and Misty Franklin, was born on July 9, 2004. He entered into eternity on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 18 years, 6 months, and 6 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church. He was a 2022 graduate of Taylor County High School and was a proud employee of ABEL Construction in Louisville. He had recently began pursuing an apprenticeship in carpentry and was a member of Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters, Local 175. He will be remembered for his contagious laughter and his equal love for people from all walks of life. It was said that Matt was “bigger than life, and with a heart like Jesus”.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His parents: Michael and Misty Franklin,
A sister: Micah LeAnn Bragg and husband Tyler,
His girlfriend: Lindsey Wells,
Paternal grandparents: Lynn and Phyllis Franklin,
And a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends, both local and across the United States, too numerous to name.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Robert Harold and Glenda June Gribbins.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Franklin on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Steve Skaggs will officiate. Burial will follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery in Bradfordsville.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 20, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
Serving as casketbearers are Connor Dishman, Bailey Butler, Justin Barrett, Zach Nelson, Auston Murrell, Chandler Franklin, and Devon Roberts. Honorary pallbearers will be the 2022 Taylor County High School football team, coaches, and staff.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 20, 2023
George Estel Gray of Campbellsville, son of the late Fred Steven Gray and Mary Oliver Ford Gray, was born January 30, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:00 P.M., Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
He was a retired employee of TGT after thirty-seven years of service.
George was a people person who loved seeing his friends and neighbors in the community and spending time with them as much as he could.
He united in marriage to Louise Overton June 23, 1951 and she preceded him in death May 6, 2018.
George is survived by two sons: Mark Gray of Campbellsville and Jamie Gray and wife, Bobbie of Georgetown; four grandchildren: Troy Gray of Campbellsville, Lindsay Nordin and husband, Danny of Nicholasville, Jacob Gray and wife, Kiera and Savannah Gray of Georgetown; three great-grandchildren: Bennett Nordin, Samuel Nordin, and Paisley Gray; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, George Kerry Gray October 26, 2009 and nine brothers and sisters with many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 23, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 23, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty
ENTOMBMENT: Family Mausoleum at Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 19, 2023
Deborah Kaye Brown Wyland, 66, of Collierville, Tennessee, formerly of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Gordon Brown and Katherine Long Whalen, was born February 19th, 1956, in Clark County, Kentucky, and departed this life on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, at her home in Collierville.
She professed her faith in Christ and was of Christian faith. Deborah loved family get-togethers, music, and dancing. Before retiring, she worked at Lowes for many, many years.
Survived by:
Four daughters: Melissa Katherine Bretz (Tammy Moran); Julie Elaine Asbury (Jeff Asbury); Rhonda Danience Gates (John Gates); and Tara Lynn Hoover.
Eleven grandchildren: Michael Logan Bretz, Jordan Allen Gates, Christin Renee Asbury, Brandon Caine Bretz, Roland James Underwood, Alexis Lynn Hoover, Destiny Amber Coffey, Xena Elizabeth Underwood, Tyler Cole Gates, and Stephen Lane Asbury.
Two sisters, two brothers, and several great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Deborah is preceded in death by:
One granddaughter: Jasmine Gabriell Garrett, February 2022.
Her former husband, Ronnie D. Hoover, March 2018.
VISITATION: Saturday, January 21st, 2023, from 11am-2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Bro. Raymond Holland will be officiating the service.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Deborah Kaye Wyland at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 18, 2023
Mrs. Brenda Delores Matthews of Campbellsville, formerly of Cave City, KY was born in Louisville, KY on June 18, 1954 to the late Billy Dewayne Francisco and Ruth Mae (Matthews) Francisco. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her home, being 68 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Matthews was an employee with the Campbellsville Independent Schools serving in the high school lunchroom. She enjoyed coloring and panting woodcrafts and spending time with family.
Survivors include her loving husband of 49 years, Daryl Matthews of Campbellsville.
She also leaves to cherish her memory: One daughter, Monica Bricken and husband Keith of Campbellsville. One grandson: Logan Bricken. One sister: Debbie Turner of Hodgenville. One Nephew and One Niece: Brad Turner and wife Beth, and Angie Morris and husband Mark. One brother-in-law Ronnie Matthews, and a host of other family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Kenneth and Ruth Matthews, and one brother-in-law Owen Turner.
Visitation for Mrs. Brenda Delores Matthews will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville with cremation to follow with interment in the Brookside Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to be donations to the Taylor County Animal Shelter.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 17, 2023
Mrs. Linda Lou (Tucker) Bland of Campbellsville was born in Taylor County on November 16, 1944 to the late Marcus Daniel LaFayette McKinley and Lola (Mann) Tucker. She departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2023 at her home, being 78 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a charter member of Fairview Baptist Church in Mannsville. Mrs. Bland was a proud farmer and homemaker, and loved her role as a mother and grandmother.
On January 16, 1990, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Todd Bland. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Dylan Michael Bland (2017); a son-in-law, Jackey Stanley (2020); a granddaughter, Gentry Michael Stanley (2021); and five siblings: Buck Mann, Dan Tucker, Hubert Tucker, Bill Tucker, and Frank Tucker.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two children: Jason Bland and wife Kimberly of Campbellsville, and Geri Daneen (Bland) Stanley of Hodgenville,
Two grandchildren: Jessica Stanley Wafford and husband Ryan, and Madelynn Bland,
Three great-grandchildren: Evan, Owen, and Hensley Wafford,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Linda Bland on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Don Gowin will officiate. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, January 19, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 17, 2023
Mrs. Diane LaVine Hyde, of Campbellsville, was born in Chicago, IL on November 22, 1957 to the late Bernard LaVine and Barbara Caruso LaVine. She departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, being 78 years of age. Mrs. Hyde enjoyed reading, drawing and spending time with her grandchildren.
She united in marriage on November 29, 1975 to David Hyde who survives.
She is also survived by two children: David A. Hyde and wife Shannon of Campbellsville, KY and Jamie Urchak and husband Joe of Tennessee.
Two sisters and three brothers: Kathy Hammond, Jim LaVine, Teresa LaVine, Michael LaVine, and Steven LaVine.
Three Grandchildren also survive along with a host of other family and friends.
The family has chosen cremation and all services will be held privately.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 17, 2023
Richard Chelf of Elk Horn, son of the late Elbert Burk Chelf and Lennie Stayton Chelf, was born May 3, 1935 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 12:27 A.M., Monday, January 16, 2023 in Louisville. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Feathersburg Church of God.
Richard was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army. While serving, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Parashutist Badge and the Expert Infantry Badge.
He was a retired tool and dye employee with Parker Kalon in Campbellsville.
He enjoyed coon hunting, horse riding, traveling and collecting knives and especially loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids.
Richard united in marriage to Shirley Burress September 22, 1960 and she preceded him in death October 3, 2018.
He is survived by one son and one daughter: Kenneth Chelf and wife, Tiffany of Elk Horn and Kathy Evans and husband, Jerry of Magnolia; four grandchildren: Casey Chelf and significant other, Emily Brewer, Ashley Chelf Nelson and husband, Joe and Zachary Chelf of Elk Horn and Stephen Evans and wife, Kayla of Magnolia; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Richard was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stephanie Evans; two brothers and three sisters: Herbert Chelf, Ralph Chelf, Louise Sumner, Joyce Weil and Jeanette Chelf.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Craig Huddleston
BURIAL: Callahan Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 11, 2023
Gail Shaw of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John A. Miller and Mary Brubaker Miller, was born August 17, 1937 in Ironton, Ohio. She died at 2:05 A.M., Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Louisville. Age: 85
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
Gail was a retired schoolteacher with the Taylor County School System.
She united in marriage to Don Shaw June 3, 1956.
Besides her husband, Don Shaw of Campbellsville, Gail is survived by one son and one daughter: Mary Jo Hazel and husband, Nick of Campbellsville and David Shaw and wife, Sue of Lexington; seven grandchildren: Patrick Shaw of New York, Meredith Forssman and husband, Julius of Germany, Matthew Hazel and wife, Ashley, Justin Hazel and wife, Taylor and Carlie Hazel of Campbellsville, Jared Shaw and Tyler Shaw of Frankfort; two great-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren on the way; one brother, Bill Miller and wife, Jerri of Ohio; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Gail was also preceded in death by a son, Jeff Shaw in July, 2018.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, January 16, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Jeff Eaton
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 11, 2023
Mr. Steven Charles Hupp passed peacefully from this life on Monday, January 10, 2023 at his residence in Elk Horn, KY. Born in Louisville, KY to the late Charles Frederick Hupp and Helen Veris Embry Hupp on October 5,1965, he was 57 years of age at the time of his death. He was a Shaman with the Aya Quest Native Americas Church specializing in spiritual and medicinal needs of the mind, body and spirit. Mr. Hupp served his country honorably in the United States Army and had served at the Berlin Wall. He loved spending time with family and friends, nature, and loved and believed in his ministry. He also loved his dogs Cybil and Zara.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Teri Leslie Hupp
Four sons and two daughters: Eric Hupp, Jason Hupp, Shay Hupp, Christopher Butts, Elizabeth Butts, and Nikolas Butts
One Sister: Vera Dempsey
Five Grandchildren: Jace, Ella, Saige, Aiden and Lyra
And a host of other relatives and friends.
The family has chosen cremation and a private service will be held at a later date.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 10, 2023
Jennie Barnett of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Earl Myers and Mary Melba Wilson Myers, was born November 6, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:30 P.M., Monday, January 9, 2023 in Greensburg. Age: 90
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School for forty years.
She was a homemaker and retired seamstress.
Jennie enjoyed cooking and her family said she was a good cook.
She united in marriage to Leonard Barnett April 25, 1953 and he preceded her in death September 19, 2017.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Randy Barnett and wife, Kelly of Elizabethtown and Linda Humphress and husband, Mike of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Levi Barnett and Chelsey Gorham and husband, Bobby of Louisville, Austin Seaborne and wife, Sarah and Ashley Silas of Elizabethtown; two great-grandchildren: Madison Silas and Loralai Gorham; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Jennie was also preceded in death by three brothers: Johnnie “Bill” Myers, Charles Myers and Leroy Myers.
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Services will be private.
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