Dallas Gumm, 82

Posted by on Jan 6, 2020

Mr. Dallas Dean “Buck” Gumm of Campbellsville was born on November 10, 1937 to the late Alfred and Mattie (Seaborne) Gumm. He departed this life on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 82 years, 1 month, and 25 days of age. He was a forklift operator for the American Saw and Tool Company and a former employee of Fruit of the Loom. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Gumm was an avid outdoorsman, and he had a passion for hunting and fishing. When season wasn’t in and he wasn’t watching a NASCAR race, he could usually be found out sightseeing in his Jeep.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Two children: Jimmy Gumm and wife Donna of Louisville, and Elizabeth Gumm of Campbellsville,

Five siblings: Christine Forrest of Franklin, Indiana, Nellie Livesay of Campbellsville, Peggy Houk of Campbellsville, Carol McClure of Campbellsville, and Irene Barnett of Munfordville,

One granddaughter: Amber Holland and husband Travis of Louisville,

Four great-grandchildren: Devon Holland, Jamie Holland, Brandon Monroe, and Tyler Holland,

And a host of other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by three siblings: Johnny Gumm, Haskel Gumm, and Imogene Harris; a nephew: Donnie Livesay; and two great-nephews: Greg Vanpelt and Jeffrey Forrest.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Gumm on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Paul Dicken will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 8, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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Ruth White, 87

Posted by on Jan 6, 2020

Mrs. Ruth White of Columbia, formerly of Campbellsville, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Elmer W. and Lola (Pike) Clark on January 29, 1932, in Taylor County, and was 87 years, 11 months, and 5 days of age. She was a retiree of the United States Department of Agriculture, and a faithful member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. White carried herself with dignity and respect, and engrained a legacy of compassion and love in her children and grandchildren.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two children: Doug White and wife Debbie of Columbia, and Chuck White and wife Donna of Greensburg,

Six grandchildren: Caleb White and wife Casie, Brandon White and wife Amanda, Amy Holmes and husband Keith, Joy Fletcher and husband Steven, Jenna Wethington and husband Shannon, and Mollie Tucker and husband Logan,

Twelve great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Clark.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Ruth White on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Jamie Bennett will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Jan. 6, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 CST).

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of this site.

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Franklin Heistand Underwood

Posted by on Jan 5, 2020


Franklin Heistand Underwood, son of the late Bennie Underwood and Elsie A. Underwood was born December 5, 1944 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 75
He professed faith in Christ.
He was a retired employee of Fruit of The Loom.
He united in marriage to Carolyn Underwood June 18, 1965.
Besides his wife, Carolyn Underwood of Campbellsville he is survived by one daughter, Beverly Dupps and husband, Tony of Louisville; one sister, Commie Caulk and husband, Bobby of Campbellsville and one brother, Garland Underwood of Elizabethtown; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers: Essie Vance, Mona Brewer, Lovie Brewer, Jack Underwood and Joe Underwood.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dannie Nelson and Bro. Colton Hughes
BURIAL: Poplar Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery

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