Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 1, 2022
Linda Sue Reece of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Ollie (Neeley) Ooten, was born October 12, 1951 in London, KY and departed this life on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her residence. She was 70 years of age.
She united in marriage to Calvin Reece, who preceded her in death.
She was a nurse and she enjoyed cooking, doing crossword puzzles and spending time for family.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son: Rick Bennett and seven brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her children: James Bennett, Amanda Reece and Joshua Reece all of Campbellsville, Mike Bennett and Lisa Stamper both of Owensboro and Ben Reece and wife Jennifer of Taylorsville; twenty grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family entrusted L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation rites.
There are no services planned.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jul 29, 2022
Jewell Dean Sullivan Jones, 85, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Stanley Sullivan and Myrtle Bookout Sullivan, was born July 10th, 1937, in Taylor County and departed this life on Thursday, July 28th, 2022, at Taylor Regional Hospital.
She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of East Campbellsville Church of God. Jewell was very well known in Campbellsville as an employee of Kroger on Broadway for approximately 10 years. Her pleasant personality, bright smile, and the passion she had for her job brought joy to anyone around her. She worked at Fruit of the Loom for 40 plus years. Jewell loved spending time in the kitchen, watching cooking shows and using her skill to cook for her family. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her dog “Ginger.” She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to all that knew her.
Jewell united in marriage to the love of her life at the age of 18 to Lloyd Harold Jones, who precedes her in death on January 1st, 2011.
Jewell is survived by:
Two granddaughters: Brittany Nichole Jones and her fiancé, Chance Bishop of Campbellsville, and Shauna Rae Jones of Bowling Green.
One brother: Bobby Sullivan and his wife, Beverly of Campbellsville.
Two sisters-in-law: Loretta Sullivan of Campbellsville and Geneva Jones of Campbellsville.
Two brothers-in-law: Tim Jones and his wife, Kellie of Campbellsville and Charlie Jones and his wife, Cheryl of Salem, Ohio.
Two great nieces: Taliyah Hazelwood and Kaia Sullivan both of Campbellsville.
Two special family friends: April Bowen and Joey Sprowles.
Along with many other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents and her husband, Jewell Dean is preceded in death by:
One son: Mark Anthony Jones on February 13th, 2014.
Three brothers: Murrell Sullivan, Rodney Sullivan, and Mac Ronald Sullivan.
Four sisters: Maxine Sullivan, Pearl Lyvers, Sylvia Merrill, and Roselean Sullivan Jones
VISITATION: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, from 10am – 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, at 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial to follow in Brookside Cemetery.
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. Jewell Dean Sullivan Jones at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 27, 2022
Edna R. Nelson Kilby, a long-time resident of Campbellsville, formerly of the Saloma Community, daughter of the late Jethro Glenn and Ida Bell Bacon Glenn, was born September 7, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She passed away at 6:05 P.M., Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in Greensburg at the age of 89.
She professed faith in Jesus Christ at an early age and at the time of her death, was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church of Campbellsville and a long-time member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Edna was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and an avid fisherman, having held the family record for the largest bass caught at the time of her death.
She united in marriage to Omer Lee Nelson, who passed away May 26, 1972. She later married Paul Franklin, and after his passing, she united in marriage to Claude Kilby, who also preceded her in death.
Edna is survived by two sons: Jimmie Lee Nelson, Sr. and wife, Wanda and Henry Allen “Hank” Nelson of Campbellsville; one daughter-in-law, Cindy Waymon Nelson of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Jimmie “Bo” Nelson, Jr. and Jessica Nelson Hedgespeth and husband, Bobby of Campbellsville and Kevin Patrick Nelson of Bowling Green; great-grandchildren: Nathan Nelson, Sierra Nelson and Chase Hedgespeth and several other great-grandchildren; two sisters: Laura Bell Lawson and Henrietta Oakes Anderson and husband, Ted of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Edna was preceded in death by two sons: Leroy Lynn Nelson and Frankie Lane Nelson; a daughter in infancy, Patricia Nelson; one grandson, John Daniel Nelson and one brother and two sisters: Thomas Glenn, Dorothy Spurling Meredith and Stella Clark Martin.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Green Hill Manor for the excellent care they provided and also to the staff of the Elegant Touch for their kind consideration and service.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 29, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Brent Gupton and Rev. Jim Durham
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jul 26, 2022
Cheryl Elaine (Hatton) Hubbard, 58, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Ronald Keith Hatton and Wilma Jean Mobley Hatton, was born May 9th, 1964, in Columbus, Indiana, and departed this life on Sunday, July 24th, 2022, at her home in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Elwood Baptist Church. Cheryl graduated from college with an associate degree in business and worked for Seymour Tribune Newspaper for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.
Cheryl is survived by:
Two daughters: Jessica Miller and her fiancé, Mitchell Strong of Campbellsville and Sarah Harris and her husband, Adam of Memphis, Tennessee.
One son: Justin Hubbard and his wife, Natasha, of Memphis, Tennessee.
Nine grandchildren: Victoria Miller and her fiancé, Damian Johnson of Campbellsville; Dalton Miller of Seymour, Indiana; Logan Miller of Campbellsville; Hailey Miller of Campbellsville; Elizabeth Harris of Memphis, Tennessee; Gabriella Jean Hubbard of Memphis, Tennessee; Addison Hubbard of Memphis, Tennessee; James Hubbard of Memphis, Tennessee; and Penelopi Hubbard of Memphis, Tennessee.
Three brothers: Jerald Hatton and his wife, Adrienne, of Columbus, Indiana; Gary Hatton and his wife, Kathy, of Columbus, Indiana; and Darrell Hatton of North Vernon, Indiana.
Besides her parents, Cheryl is preceded in death by one brother: Kevin Hatton.
Arrangements will be forthcoming from Auberry Funeral Home & Cremation Services in downtown Campbellsville.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Cheryl Hubbard at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 25, 2022
Rebecca “Becky” Powers, of Campbellsville, formerly of Louisville, was born April 19, 1961 in Rhode Island to Donald Powers and Judy (Rafiner) Persons-Powers and departed this life on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 61 years of age,
She was a former factory worker and Kroger in Louisville and most recently Dynacraft-Paccar in Louisville and was of the Baptist Faith.
She was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army.
Becky enjoyed reading, playing with her pets and spending time with family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death a brother: Joe Powers.
Survivors include her wife: Barbara Hall; three sisters: Donna Brown, Shayne’ Heil and Holly Sinkhorn; brother-in-law: Scott Brown and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Rebecca “Becky” Powers will be Friday at 2:00 P.M. at the Resthaven Cemetery in Louisville with burial to follow.
Visitation from 4-8 PM on WEDNESDAY in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 25, 2022
Demesia Kaye Harrison, of Campbellsville, the daughter of Retha (Barnett) Burton and the late Moss Burton was born July 2, 1956 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at her home. She was 66 years of age.
She was retired from TG Kentucky and was a former employee of fruit of the Loom and was of the Christian Faith.
Demesia enjoyed reading, watching crime shows and playing with her dog Max, but most of all she loved her family.
Besides her father, she was preceded in death by a brother: Barry Burton.
Survivors include her husband: Rex Harrison; her mother: Retha Burton; her children: Charisse LaBoyteaux and husband Terry and Benjamin Harrison and companion Bethany Anderson; two brothers: Gary “Poochie” Burton and wife Robin and Ricky Burton; eight grandchildren: Ayden, Zane, Creed, Callie, Tanner, Sydney, Olivia and Penelope; a great-grandchild: Alistair and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Demesia Kaye Harrison will be Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. on Thursday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 23, 2022
Mrs. Nellie (Witham) Bowen of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Johnnie Bob and Maggie Mae (Reeder) Witham, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, July 22, 2022 at her home. Born in Rockhouse Bottom in Russell County on January 23, 1928, she was 94 years, 5 months, and 29 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, and was a retiree of Medco Nursing Home.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Three children: Billy Ray Bowen and wife Becky of Green County, Connie Coffey of Green County, and Phyllis Henderson of Campbellsville,
A son-in-law: Joe Shofner of Green County,
Nine grandchildren: Darren Bowen, Shannon Hughes, Renee Hawthorn, Angie Bowen, Shawn Coffey, Jason Coffey, Joe Shofner, II, Anthony Shofner, and Tyler Shofner,
Twenty great-grandchildren,
Her caregiver: Tina Lee,
Close friends: Joy and Sherrill Rawlings,
And a host of extended family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Patricia Shofner; a son-in-law: Allen Coffey; and four siblings: Paul Witham, Edna Coffey, Winnie Parsons, and Archie Burress.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Bowen on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM EDT (10:00 AM CDT) in the Campbellsville chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Shawn Coffey will officiate. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, July 24, from 5:00-8:00 PM EDT (4:00-7:00 PM CDT).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to St. Jude’s. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 23, 2022
Neal Upchurch, Jr., of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, the son of Julio and Kathy (McNear) Quintana, was born February 25, 1999 in Louisville and departed this life on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in Louisville at the St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. He was 23 years of age.
Neal enjoyed music, movies, and Gears of war on Xbox and playing with his cellphone, but loved his family most of all.
Survivors include his parents: Kathy and Julio Quintana, his sister: Kiara Maree ‘Pinky” Quintana; his brother: Vincent Kane Quintana; his grandparents: Reed Upchurch, Maria De La Luz Medina,; his great grandmother: Gladys Mattingly and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Neal was preceded in death by a sister: Kasey Michelle Upchurch; his grandparents: Timmy Johnson, Nadine Johnson, Linda Upchurch and Ramon Quintana.
The funeral service for Neal Upchurch, Jr will be Friday, July 29, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 on Thursday and after 8:00 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 21, 2022
Ricky Lane Rood of Campbellsville, son of the late Levi Harvey Rood and Lois Dean Moore Rood, was born January 7, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He died at 9:33 A.M., Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in Louisville. Age: 69
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Ricky was a retired auto mechanic and could fix anything. He loved westerns, drag racing, UK basketball and especially, his family.
Ricky united in marriage to Kathy Rafferty August 4, 1978.
Besides his wife, Kathy Rood of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Brandon Rood and wife, Natalie of Campbellsville and Kristy Rood of Elizabethtown; four grandchildren: McKenna Rood, Braxton Rood and Brody Rood of Campbellsville and Alexis Rood of Elizabethtown; one brother and one sister: Mike Rood and wife, Penny of Georgia and Patti Herron and husband, Jeff of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Bentley Scott Rood September 16, 2010.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones and Ron Rafferty
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH SIL FUND OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 20, 2022
Nettie Pearl Cox, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late George and Nettie Grace (Wilson) Myers, was born March 30, 1939 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at her home. She was 83 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the White’s Ridge General Baptist Church.
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and was the owner and operator of Roy’s Grocery on Speck Ridge for over 25 years.
She later became an employee of the Taylor County Elementary School, where she retired and later became a wonderful caregiver for numerous sick or elderly in the community.
She united in marriage on January 24, 1958 to Roy Eugene Cox, who preceded her in death in 1994.
Survivors include: a daughter: Karen Sanders and husband John; a son: Barry Cox and wife Janie all of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Shannon Pruyear, Savannah Sanders, Kellie Jo Lobb, Mariah Teague and Miranda Cox; two step-grandchildren: Brandon Dudgeon and Dakota Smith; three great-grandchildren: Jacob, Micheal and Jessie Pruyear; two step-great-grandchildren: Anna and Christine Pruyear.
Also surviving are two sisters: Frances Johnson and Bonnie Johnson, both of Elk Horn and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Nettie Pearl Cox will be Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
Bro. Dickie Rogers & Bill Epperson will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Saturday until time for the service.
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