Taunya Stapleton Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Taunya Stapleton of Monticello, Kentucky, born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Taunya left this world on April 8, 2025 at the age of 49, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her stepmother Thelma Jean Ramsey; and her brother-in-law Charlie Stapleton. She is survived by: her parents, Linda Nicholson (Jeff) of Richmond, IN and Richard Ramsey of Monticello; her husband Randall "Randy" Stapleton; her children, Randi Nicole Cooper (Izaak) of Monticello, Tyler Stapleton of Monticello, Sierra "Era" Stapleton of Louisville, KY and Savannah Stapleton of London, KY; her grandchildren, Maria, Izabelle and Laurie Cooper of Monticello; her brothers, Richard Ramsey of Campton, KY and Nathan Ramsey (Kirsten) of Monticello, KY; her stepsisters, Kathryn Joyner (Donovan), Kimberly Nicholson Freeman, Virginia Carrender (James) and Barbara Hospkins; her nieces and nephews, Desiree Ferguson (Hunter) of Campton, KY, Benjamin Ramsey of Campton, KY, Nathan of Monticello, KY, Baylie of Monticello, KY, Bret of Monticello, KY and Ryatt Ramsey of Monticello, KY; her parents-in-law, Dixie and Russell Stapleton; her uncle Van Ramsey (Joann) of Monticello; her aunts, Joyce White of Richmond, IN and Patty Skirvin; and her sister-in-law Rhonda Stapleton of Richmond, IN. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins, and friends.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 11th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home (647 N Main St, Monticello, KY 42633).

In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Taunya Stapleton Memorial Fund, c/o Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home.