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Posted by Auberry Don on Jul 20, 2022
Gerald Ann Brown, 80, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late William Mings and Cora Farmer Mings, was born October 15th, 1941, in Taylor County and departed this life on Monday, July 18th, 2022, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
She professed her faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Gerald worked at the Fruit of the Loom for many years as a set sleeve. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and a dear friend.
She united in marriage to Ezra Thomas Brown on August 16th,1956, and he preceded her death in 1981.
Survived by two daughters: Betty Vannice and her significant other, Harry McClandon, of Campbellsville; and Cindy Gail Harden, of Campbellsville.
Six grandchildren: Allan Thomas Skaggs, of Campbellsville; Rachael Mae Cox, of Campbellsville; Rebecca “Becky” JoAnn Scruggs, of Adair County; John Thomas Brown, of Campbellsville; and Melissa French and her husband, Kevin, of Campbellsville; and William Thomas Brown of Little Rock Arkansas.
Three great grandchildren: Damien Lynn Scruggs of Adair County; Autumn Scruggs, of Campbellsville; Austin Gilpin, of Adair County.
One great-great-granddaughter: Ellia Scruggs of Adair County.
Besides her parents and her husband, Gerald is preceded in death by:
Two sons: Thomas Kendell Brown and Gary Dean Brown.
Four brothers and five sisters.
VISITATION: Thursday, July 21st, 2022, from 11am-2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Thursday, July 21st, 2022, at 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Bro. John Batcher will be officiating.
Pallbearers: Harry McClandon, Damian Scruggs, Jeff Scruggs, Ronnie Morgan, Janet Mings, and Zack Watson.
Honorary pallbearer: Autumn Scruggs.
Burial to follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Gerald Ann Brown at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 17, 2022
 Robert Dale Burton, Sr., of Campbellsville, the son of the late Luther and Agnes Marie (DeHart) Burton, was born January 5, 1960 in Adair County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at his home. He was 60 years of age.
He was a former employee of fruit of the Loom and Maintenance for the post office and most recently he was self-employed and was of the Christian faith.
Robert enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, grilling and helping others.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by four Albert, Alford, Alvin and David Burton
He is survived by his wife: Mary (Farmer) Burton; three children: Melissa Burton, Robert Burton, Jr., and Jerret Lee Burton and a granddaughter: Cadence Burton, all of Campbellsville; his brothers and sisters: Larry Michael Burton (Angie) of North Vernon, IN, Gregory Joseph Burton (Peggy) of Seymour, IN, James Allen Burton of Bedford, KY, Brenda Ann Burton Kirksey (Steve) of Paris TN, Robert Dale Burton (Mary) and Ramona Sue Jackson both of Campbellsville.
A memorial service for Robert Dale Burton, Sr., will be Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home
Visitation after 12:30 P.M. Wednesday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 16, 2022
 Mrs. Regina Mae Parker of the Elk Horn community was born on May 30, 1948 to the late Fred Vernon and Cora (Farmer) Watson. She departed this life on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her home after an extended illness. She was 74 years, 1 month, and 16 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Whites Ridge General Baptist Church. She was a former school bus driver for the Taylor County School Systems, and retired after 30+ years of service. She was also a former employee of Phillips Lanes Bowling Alley and Big K, a farmer, and a homemaker. She will be remembered best as a loving and cherished wife, mother, and grandmother.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her husband: Johnny Ray Parker,
Three children: Chris Parker and wife Billie of Campbellsville, Johnnie Lewis Parker of Elk Horn, and William Logan Parker of Bowling Green,
A half sister: Gerald Ann Brown of Campbellsville,
Three grandchildren: Marina Parker, Emory Parker, and Makayla Cecil,
Six chosen grandchildren: Anthony Baumgardner, Savannah Farmer, Olivia Farmer, Jordan Farmer, Gavin Jeffries, and Aria Robinson,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two children: Michelle Watson and Cheryl Corbin; and twenty siblings: Nina, Neda Kaye, Anna, Magalene, Mary, Dorothy, Frances, Vernon, Archie, Cozetta, Willie, Buster, Johnny, Jewell Dean, Freddy, and four infants.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Parker on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the (Campbellsville 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.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, July 18, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jul 15, 2022
Thomas Jay “Jewell” French, 84, son of the late Cooper & Verdie (Howell) French was born in Larue County on September 16th, 1937, and departed this life at his home in Hodgenville on Saturday, July 9th, 2022.
Thomas was an architecture of blueprints for contractors and construction workers. He used architecture drawing tools like the ones at https://www.archute.com/architecture-drawing-tools/ doing the blueprints.
Survived by:
His wife: Ruth Ann Elliott of Hodgenville.
One daughter: Tara Nichol Hall and fiancé Thomas Grammar of Campbellsville.
Two sons: Jason Brian French and his wife, Pixie, of Louisville and Timothy Jay French of Lexington.
Two brothers: Jackie French of Hodgenville and Jerry French of Buffalo.
Two sisters: Helen French of Hodgenville and Pat Vance of Magnolia.
Along with his five grandchildren and many other family and friends.
Besides his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by:
One daughter: Beverly Bell in 2009.
Two sisters: Ruby Schillers and Jenny Pruitt.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of donations to Pallister-Killian Mosaic Syndrome (PKS Kids) or Alzheimer’s Association and can be made at the funeral home.
Cremation was chosen by the family. No formal service is requested at this time. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Thomas J. French 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 13, 2022
Marcia Sue Reynolds Colvin of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Billie Reynolds and Catherine Graham Reynolds was born December 31, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:15 P.M., Tuesday July, 12, 2022 in Lebanon. Age: 82
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle. She taught the Beginners Sunday Class for thirty-nine years.
Marcia Sue loved all people especially toddlers and provided childcare for many friends and family. In spite of her illness, she never lost her loving spirit and never failed to ask those she met if they were a Christian. She always kept a clean house for her family and loved to cook for others.
Marcia Sue united in marriage to Leroy Colvin June 27, 1959. Besides her husband, Leroy Colvin of Campbellsville she is survived by two sons and one daughter: Holman Colvin and wife, Tammy and Rodney Colvin and wife, Connie of Campbellsville and Angela Martin and husband, Kerry of Elizabethtown; six grandchildren: Andrea Farmer and husband, Jason, Dexter Colvin and wife, Becca, Raven Colvin, Wes Colvin and wife, Kacie, Kelsey Willis and husband, Hunter and Gabrey Colvin; ten great-grandchildren: Jacey Farmer, Elly Farmer, Luke Colvin, Cade Colvin, Nora Colvin, Sadler Colvin, Sawyer Colvin, Ethan Miller, Colt Willis and Raegyn Willis; one sister, Betty Hall and husband, Max of Newington, Georgia; one brother-in-law, Ralph Hedgespeth; two sisters-in-law: Eleanor Reynolds and Bernice Reynolds of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Curtis Aaron Colvin; four brothers and four sisters: Barry Reynolds, Tommie Lee Reynolds, Romey Reynolds, Sr., S.L. Reynolds, Emma Milby, Elsie Gaddie, Audrey Cowherd and Mary Ellen Hedgespeth.
VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy
BURIAL: Colvin Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO COLVIN CEMETERY OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 13, 2022
 Wanda Little Merritt, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Clifford and Lola (Smith) Little, was born April 7, 1946 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. She was 76 years of age.
She was a former employee of twenty plus year at fruit of the Loom and most recently, a clerk at the Dollar General and was of the Christian faith.
Wanda enjoyed reading and gardening, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Bobby Wayne Merritt in 2016; a brother: Harvey Little and a sister: Mildred Perkins.
She leaves to mourn her passing, two children: Melissa Carter and husband Timmy of Campbellsville and Kevin Merritt and wife Christina of Indiana; two sisters: Audrey Gupton and husband Lawrence of Greensburg and Linda Little of Washington; a brother: Earl Little and wife Dorothy of Campbellsville.
Also surviving are four grandchildren: Zachary Carter and wife Haley, Spencer Carter, Cianna Wright and Easton Wright; four great-grandchildren: Axton Lile, Ellason, Colton and Adleigh Carter and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Wanda Little Merritt will be conducted Monday, July 18, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. in the (Campbellsville Chapel) of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Sunday after 7:00 A.M. Monday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 13, 2022
 Lucy Fay Vaughn of Campbellsville daughter of the late James Herbert Bowen and Maude Lee Wade Bowen was born August 5, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:46 P.M., Monday, July 11, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 81
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Spurlington United Methodist Church. Fay was a former employee of General Telephone Company and was retired from Houchens Market after some thirty years of service. Fay was a hard worker all her life and liked to stay busy making pies and working in the yard. She loved her family especially the grandchildren and her little dog, Lucky. She united in marriage to William Vaughn August 21, 1965. Besides her husband, William Vaughn of Campbellsville, Fay is survived by four sons: Todd Vaughn and wife, Lynn, Troy Vaughn and wife, Cheryl of Campbellsville, Trent Vaughn and wife, Joanna of Greensburg and Tony Vaughn and wife, Sheila of New Albany, Indiana; three grandsons: Jacob Vaughn and Caleb Penick, of Campbellsville, and Joby Vaughn of Greensburg; five granddaughters: Felicia Moran and husband, Cole, Cambry Wooley and husband, Orrin and Maddie Vaughn of Greensburg and Rylee Vaughn and Avery Vaughn of Campbellsville; four great-grandchildren: Matthew and Ellie Moran and Jenson and Vaida Wooley; one brother, Kenneth Bowen and wife, Mildred and a sister-n-law, Bernice Bowen Cox of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Fay was preceded in death by three brothers: Hollis Earl Bowen, Lewis Bowen, J.R. Bowen and two sisters: Catherine Johnson and her identical twin, May Rock.
VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 15, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Robert Morris and Rev. Paul J. Dicken
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 12, 2022
 Howard Wayne Eastridge, 83, of Knifley died Monday, July 11, 2022 from an extended illness. He was the son of the late Coy Eastridge and Opal Hovious Eastridge, and he was born on January 27, 1939 at the family’s home on Hovious Ridge. He was a life-long farmer. He grew up on a dairy farm and continued dairy farming until the cows were sold in 2001. Upon selling the dairy cows, he continued with beef cattle, horses, pigs, and sheep. Throughout his farming career, he enjoyed caring for and trading many different animals, sometimes even exotic animals. He bred horses and donkeys for many years, including small and large donkeys until the time of his death. Over many years, he was an avid raccoon, rabbit, and quail hunter. He enjoyed hunting with many family members and passing this interest on to his two sons. He often spoke of hunting trips to Canada and Illinois. He traded hunting dogs for rabbits and raccoons for many years. He was an avid collector of knives and guns, which is an interest he passed on to his sons and daughter as well.
He was married to Mildred Aliene Davidson Eastridge on January 27, 1959. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in January, 2022. She worked side-by-side with him on the farm and survives today.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Eastridge of Elkhorn. In addition to his spouse, he is survived by two sons and one daughter, Lenuel Eastridge (Donna) of Marysville, OH, Howard Eastridge (Briann) of Columbia, and Paula Bault of Knifley; six grandchildren, Matthew (Alecia) Eastridge of Bowling Green, KY, Megan (Justin) McCreary of Marysville, OH, Jordan (LeeAnn) Eastridge of Saloma, KY, Brittany Eastridge of Bowling Green, KY, Bethany (Cody) Hammond of Brandenburg, KY, and Sarah (Brian) Showalter of Marysville, OH; two step-grandchildren, Chaz (Samantha) Giles of Columbia, KY and Van (Karli) Giles of Lexington, KY; eleven great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Byron (Betty) Eastridge of Knifley, Mary Williams of Elkhorn, Myra Greer of Knifley, and Ronnie (Darlene) Eastridge of Campbellsville; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Eastridge of Elkorn; and many other family members and friends who have been a tremendous support.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and will be officiated by members of the family
BURIAL: Eastridge Cemetery in Knifley, Ky
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 11, 2022
 Maxine Jones of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Welby Russell Simpson and Cassie Irene Woodrum Simpson, was born November 30, 1921 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 6:55 P.M., Friday, July 8, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 100
She professed faith and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom.
Maxine enjoyed cooking meals for her family during get-togethers, babysitting and taking care of everyone as much as she could.
She united in marriage to Elzie “Zeb” Jones October 16, 1942 and he preceded her in death February 15, 2014.
She is survived by two sons and three daughters: Ruth Imogene Gray of Lexington , Carol Mae Cox and husband, Jerry of Elkhorn, Vivian Sullivan of Mt. Washington , Jimmy Jones and wife, Judy of Campbellsville, and Mike Jones and wife, Kay of Louisville; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; thirteen great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Welby Simpson and wife, Arlene of Campbellsville, and Marcella Perkins of Boise, Idaho; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Christopher Gray; two great-grandchildren: Christopher David Sexton, and Gerald Douglas Cox III; and four brothers and one sister: Lanis Simpson, Fred Simpson, E.H. Simpson, Glenn Simpson, and Ruth Simpson.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Caleb Davis
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
The funeral service for Maxine Jones can be viewed at the following link Facebook.com/Parrott.Ramsey.52
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 10, 2022
 Nancy Dixon of Knifley, daughter of the late Omer Humphress and Nell Hamilton Humphress was born May 21, 1928, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:20 P.M., Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 94
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Knifley Chapel Brethren in Christ Church.
Nancy was a retired employee of Fruit of the loom where she had worked for twenty eight years.
She united in marriage to Wayne Dixon in June 26, 1948 and he preceded her in death July 19, 1997.
Nancy is survived by one son and three daughters: Paul Dixon and wife, Barbara of Knifley, Brenda Warren of Campbellsville; Jolinda Kay Hughes and husband, Donnie of Elkhorn, and Patty Bunch and husband, Donnie of Glensfork; nine grandchildren: Dennis Draper and wife, Tina, Danelle Coomer and husband, David, and Tim Draper and wife, Angie of Campbellsville; Stuart Hughes and wife, Shannon of Elkhorn, Robin Lewis and husband, Brandon, and Steve Dixon and wife, Missy of Columbia, Brandon Warren and wife, Ginger of Lawrenceburg, Georganna Grant of Harrodsburg, and Mark Hughes of Florida, Nineteen great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Billy Humphress and wife, Edith of Campbellsville, and Karen Overstreet and husband, Eugene of California; one son-in-law, Richard Draper; one sister-in-law, Frances Humphress of Silver Grove; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Draper, one granddaughter, Jennifer Coffey; son-in-law, Larry K. Warren; five brothers and three sisters: O.L. Humphress, Wallace Humphress, Louis Humphress, Alan Humphress, Llyn Humphress, Katherine Humphress, Morna Eastridge, Neville Humphress, and Dell Wade.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, July 11, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. David Book and Bro. Jordan Burton
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
The funeral service for Nancy Dixon can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/parrott.ramsey.52
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