Johnnie Abell, 91, of Campbellsville, KY son of the late Eugene E. Abell and Lucia Ray Mann Abell, was born June 2, 1929 in Adair County, KY. He died at 2:05 P.M., Monday, December 21, 2020 in Campbellsville.
Johnnie was a retired foreman of Hoosier Concrete Company and a retired farmer. Johnnie professed faith in Christ and attended Elk Horn United Methodist Church. He brought joy and happiness to family, friends and community alike, being best known for his caring, loving and generous heart.
Johnnie was also preceded in death by 2 sons: Gregory Abell and Eddie Abell; 2 brothers and 1 sister: Edward Abell, William Ray Abell and Lucille Blair and 2 sons-in-law: Billy Ellis and Michael Callahan.
SURVIVORS:
Wife of 56 years: Onia Abell of Campbellsville, KY
2 sons: John Abell & wife Renee of Columbia, KY; Ernie Abell
3 daughters: Regena Russell & husband Richard, and Brenda Callahan of Campbellsville, KY; Cathy Kingdollar of Tennessee
1 daughter-in-law: Lawanna Abell of Campbellsville, KY
4 grandchildren: Lisa Pyles of Shelbyville, KY; Benjamin Callahan, Amanda Kelley & husband Josh and Willie Abell of Campbellsville, KY
4 great-grandchildren: Ethan Kelley, Isaac Abell, Maley Abell and Lacee Pyles
1 brother-in-law & 1 sister-in-law: Bradley Hoosier and Zelma Lotter of Campbellsville, KY
Several grandchildren & great-grandchildren
Several nieces, nephews and many other relatives & friends
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WALK THRU VIITATION: 11:00am-1:00pmET on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 1:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ronnie Dooley
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATON AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
Nannie Maxine Tedder Knifley, 92, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Silas Tedder and Nettie (Hamm) Tedder was born in Adair County on September 27, 1928 and departed this life on December 18, 2020 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab in Campbellsville, KY.
Nannie professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church. She was a retired Fruit of the Loom employee but being a homemaker was her passion. Nannie enjoyed and loved to cook for her family. Nannie loved to garden and read in her spare time.
She united in marriage to Ewing Knifley on August 28th, 1948, who preceded her in death on December 29th, 2008.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter and 2 sons; Peggy Lawson & husband J.C. of Campbellsville; Kelly Knifley & wife Jenny of Tennessee; and Carl Knifley & wife Cherie of Louisville
6 grandchildren: Adam Lawson & wife Gretchen of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Andrew Knifley & wife Riley of Springfield, Tennessee; Stephanie Gibson & husband Kenton of Campbellsville; Elizabeth Cobban & husband Bryan of Louisville; Alicia Peveler & husband Tracy of Breman, KY; and Tim Wilkins of Cedar Hill, Tennessee
1 sister and 2 brothers: Mary Ann Talbot of Indiana; Troy Tedder & wife Beverly of Indiana; and Roy Tedder & wife Laurene of Campbellsville.
3 sister-in-law's and a brother-in-law: Janet Tedder of Indiana; Gertrude Tedder of Casey Creek; Helen Knifley of Ohio; and Herman Seaborne of Indiana
Besides her parents and her husband, Nannie was also preceded in death by six sisters and one brother.
All services will be held privately and are being held at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in downtown Campbellsville with Bro. Evan Tedder and Bro. Brent Gupton officiating.
The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Gideon Bibles which can be made at the funeral home.
Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering building.
Auberry Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Toni Genice Woody-Fisher, 49, of Campbellsville, KY passed from this life on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the University of Louisville Hospital after an extended illness. She was born on April 10, 1971 to Betty (Brock) and the late Gerald Delmar Woody.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Woody was a former store manager at T Mart and loved to spend her free time around a bonfire with friends and family.
SURVIVORS:
Mother & Stepfather: Betty & David Drury of Frankfort, KY
3 children: Levi Schwacke & wife Judy and Natasha Schwacke, both of North Vernon, Indiana; Tanya Gill of Campbellsville, KY
Her companion: Darrell Skaggs of Campbellsville, KY
2 siblings: Steve Woody & wife Jen and Delisa Woody, both of Campbellsville, KY
6 step-siblings: Barb, Stephanie, Dorothy, Bonnie, Tony, and Jimmy
3 grandchildren: Gideon Schwacke, Jacob Gill, and Peyton Simpson
Close friend: Shari Scully
A host of other family and close friends
Funeral Service: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Cremation will be accorded her after the service. Bro. Earl Rogers will be officiating.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Dec. 22, from 4:00 PM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home website.
Duril Gene Bell, 49, of Campbellsville, KY the son of Cherry Thomas (Nuckols) Gore and the late Russell Bell, was born November 5, 1971 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Lebanon at Springview Hospital.
David had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Springfield. He was a former Sanitation worker for Rumke in Elizabethtown. Duril loved watching and playing basketball, and was an avid University of Louisville fan, he enjoyed singing, acting goofy and loved the Lord.
SURVIVORS:
6 children: Latoya Smith, Christopher Smith, Danielle Smith, Zeek Bell and Carter Bell all of Campbellsville and McKenzie Bell of Lexington
8 brothers and sisters: Kathy Slaughters and Ronnie Bell of Glasgow, Marjorie Gore of Elizabethtown, Ricky Bell and Molly Tate of Kansas, Walter Bell of Nicholasville, Irvin Bell and Anthony Bell both of Campbellsville
4 grandchildren: Latayvion Brown, Harmony Brown, KamMarrion Frazier, Jonathan Hart, Jr.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Wendell and Mack Odell Bell.
Funeral Service: Saturday, January 2, 2021 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home
Burial: Pleasant Run Cemetery in Green County with Rev. Gene Livers officiating
Visitation: After 11:30 A.M. Saturday, January 2, 2021 until time for the funeral service
James David Wilhoit, 24, of Campbellsville, KY passed from this life on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his home after an illness. Born on June 19, 1996 to Connie (Warren) and the late James Douglas Wilhoit.
He had made a profession of faith in Chris and was a member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. David’s life was life fraught with debilitating illnesses, yet he rarely complained. Instead, he loved to spend time with his family, and was often pulling practical jokes on them and his friends. He enjoyed listening to music and trading guns and trucks, and was a competitive online gamer.
SURVIVORS:
Mother: Connie Wilhoit
5 siblings: Jessica Lotter & husband Jeremy, Jeremy Wilhoit & wife Bridgett, Stephanie Wiliamson & husband Craig, Danielle Wilhoit & fiancee John Johnson, and Nick Burress
Grandmother: Sue Warren
Nieces & nephews: Dakota Lotter, Jesse Lotter, Alexis Lobb, Ashley Wilhoit, Samantha Wilhoit, and Addison Wilhoit
1 special uncle & aunt: Mark & Kathy Warren
A host of extended family & friends
Funeral Service: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Dale Warren and Bro. Mike Woodrum officiating
Burial: M-W-L Cemetery in Taylor County.
Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 22, from 10:00 AM until time for the service
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those may be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home website.
Lois Hord Carter, 86, of Campbellsville, KY daughter of the late Walter Ray Hord and Elsie Gore Hord, was born July 12, 1934 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 11:59 A.M., Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Campbellsville.
Lois was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She professed faith in Christ and was a lifelong member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Lois enjoyed walking around her Green Acres neighborhood every day and volunteering at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation when she was able. She was a big University of Kentucky Wildcat Fan.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters and 1 son: Debbie Carter Mathers, Patty Carter Howard and David Carter & wife Rebecca of Campbellsville
3 grandchildren: Heather Barnes, Shawn Carter and Matthew Bright
4 great-grandchildren: Tanner Barnes, Lauren Barnes, Colton Bright and Brayden Carter
Several nieces & nephews and many other relatives & friends
She was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 2 brothers: Joyce Tucker, Dorothy O’Banion, Audrey Maupin, Louise Oliver, Jean Wright, Richard Hord and Kenny Hord.
WALK-THRU VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, December 21, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jerry Carter and Rev. Paul J. Dicken
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
PALLBEARERS: Tanner Barnes, Colton Bright, Steve Campbell, Brayden Carter, Shawn Carter, Terry Hord, & Ike Van Dyke
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR SHILOH CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
Audrey Sluder Eastridge, 99, of Campbellsville, KY daughter of the late Dewey Sluder and Dora Campbell Sluder, was born September 24, 1921 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She died at 7:37 A.M., Friday, December 18, 2020 in Campbellsville.
Audrey was a retired homemaker. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville First Church of God. Audrey loved her church and was a faithful thither up until her death. Her family was her pride and joy. Audrey enjoyed working in her flowers and suffered many a fall when she wouldn’t quit digging in the dirt. She was a bundle of joy to be around and made friends easily.
She united in marriage to Robert Lee Eastridge November 14, 1937 he preceded her in death May 10, 2001.
SURVIVORS:
2 grandchildren: Jay Eastridge & wife Jessica of Campbellsville, KY; Meredith Jaskowski & husband John of Nashville, Tennessee
5 great-grandchildren: Lauren Dunham & husband Mike of Somerset, KY; John Robert Eastridge & wife Alyssa, and Chloe Eastridge & fiancé Chanson Atkinson of Campbellsville, KY; Kensi Moore and Jace Moore of Nashville, Tennessee
2 great-great-grandchildren: Easton Dunham and Hudson Dunham
1 daughter-in-law, Lisa Eastridge
3 brothers and one sister: Bill Sluder, Coy Sluder & wife Mary of Campbellsville, Wayne Sluder of Hartford City, Indiana, and Imogene Compton of Columbus, Indiana
1 sister-in-law: JoAnn Sluder of Campbellsville, KY
Special friend: Judy Harden
Several nieces & nephews and many other relatives & friends
Audrey was also preceded in death by three sons: Bobby Eastridge, JD Eastridge, and Billy Eastridge; two daughters-in-law: Judy Eastridge and Terry Eastridge; four brothers and one sister: Doyle Sluder, Elmer Sluder, Winfrey Sluder, Ray Sluder, and Edith Ferguson.
PRIVATE SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday December 20, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Evan Tedder and Rev. Mark Price
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
PALLBEARERS: Chanson Atkinson, Mike Dunham, Jay Eastridge, John Robert Eastridge, John Jaskowski, & Jace Moore
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE
AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Lula Mae Dooley, 82, of Campbellsville, KY daughter of the late Walter Ray Sullivan and Pearl Nelson Sullivan, was born January 22, 1938 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 2:45 P.M., Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Louisville.
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and co owner of B&B Used Trucks. Lula Mae could be described as a loving Christian mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Lula Mae professed faith in Christ and was a lifetime member, elder and piano player at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Lula Mae united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Dooley January 24, 1959 and he preceded her in death August 9, 1981.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Denise Gorley & husband Dale of Campbellsville, KY; Lisa Bryant & husband Tim of Peachland, North Carolina
8 grandchildren: Clint Barnett of Campbellsville, Tabetha Bryant of Fairfax, Virginia, Jonathan Bryant of Kannapolis, North Carolina, Jacob Bryant & wife Lindsay of Peachland, North Carolina, Jordan Gorley & wife Sasha of Harrodsburg, Tatum-Michael Gorley & wife Ariel of Calvary, Blair Gorley & wife Emily of Nicholasville and Lexis Gorley & fiancé Salijah Johnson of Bradfordsville
5 great-grand children: Mason Bryant, Riley Mae Bryant, Lawton Gorley, Lilly Gorley and Heidi Gorley
1 brother and 1 sister: Norman Sullivan & wife Bonnie and Rosie Sullivan
Several nieces & nephews and many other relatives & friends
WALK-THRU VISITATION: 11: 00am-1:00pmET on Monday
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 1:00pmET on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Paul J. Dicken
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Don Smith, 81, of Campbellsville, KY son of the late Claud Smith and Iva Ermine Pike Smith was born August 15, 1939 in Adair County, KY. He died at 3:40 A.M. CST on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Glasgow.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle where he had served as a deacon. Don enjoyed reading and studying the Bible and ministering to those in jail and the nursing home, where he would play his guitar and sing. Don had a heart for his family and they called him a kind and sweet man. He always advised them to trust in the Lord. Don was a retired custodian for the Campbellsville Independent School System after some 27 years of service.
SURVIVORS:
Wife of 53 years: Wanda L. Smith of Campbellsville
1 son: Larry Wayne Smith of Campbellsville
2 daughters: Donna Lynn Morrison & husband William Scott Morrison of New Albany, Indiana; Karen Michelle Seaborn & husband Dale Mathis Seaborn of Campbellsville
3 grandchildren: Emily Elise Morrison, Elizabeth Anne Seaborn and Kara Danielle Seaborn
Many other relatives & friends
VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Monday at Bible Baptist Tabernacle
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 21, 2020 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON MEMORIAL BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
Mark David Jones, 58, of Campbellsville, KY son of the late Rev. James Woodson Jones and Marie Elizabeth Jones of Rochester, New York was born in Rochester, New York on April 17th, 1962 and departed this life on December 16th, 2020 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.
He had professed his faith in Christ and was a retired minister of Liberty Baptist Church. Besides being a minister, Mark was a former youth minister at Jamestown First Baptist Church in the early 90's. He worked in the funeral home business and witness to many people while working at the former Lyon-DeWitt Berry Funeral Home on Main Street. Mark was also a former employee of Frost Arnett in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He loved to spend quality time with his family in his spare time. He especially loved his three beautiful daughters and cherished his time with his seven grandchildren. Mark was an avid outdoorsman and especially liked spending time at the lake and camping.
SURVIVORS:
3 daughters: Nicole Buckman and husband Joey, of Campbellsville, KY; Beth McCubbin of Campbellsville, KY; and Jami Jones and boyfriend Jeremy Read of Campbellsville, KY
7 grandchildren: Logan Parker, Callie McCubbin, Chole McCubbin, Lexi Marcum, Zoe Orberson, Easton Page, and Greyson Page, all of Campbellsville, KY
1 sister and 2 brothers: Lisa Salem and husband Joe of Rochester, New York; Robert Jones and wife Lena of Florence, KY; and Jimmy Jones and wife Sue of Florida
Several nieces and nephews
Besides his parents, Mr. Jones is preceded in death by one brother, Charles Jones.
Funeral service and arrangements will be announced later by Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Main Street in downtown Campbellsville.
The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations toward the funeral expenses for Mr. Mark Jones, which can be made at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Joseph Thaddeus (Thad) Smith, 88, of Campbellsville, KY son of the late Joseph Clarence Smith and Croakie Josephine Mudd, was born on October 18, 1932 in Washington County, KY and departed this life on December 16, 2020 at his home after an extended illness.
He had professed his faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville, KY. Thad served honorably in the US Army. He continued to serve and work, for several years, as a civilian Art Illustrator at Fort Knox. He served as a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Association. He owned and operated Green River Graphics, formerly Thad-Art, for over 40 years and was an avid bowler.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Teresa Odell Smith of Campbellsville, KY whom he wed on May 21st, 1960
2 sons and 2 daughters: Jerome Scott Smith, Donna Maria Wolford, Joseph Dale Smith, and Mary Lynn Smith all of Campbellsville, KY
7 grandchildren: Jacob Wolford, Ashley Rameriz, Joseph Smith, Cameron Turner, and Ethan Stamp all of Campbellsville, KY; April McKeil of Murray, KY; and Henry Smith of Lansing, Michigan
12 great-grandchildren
A host of relatives and friends
Besides his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by 2 brothers, 5 sisters, and one daughter, Teresa Carol Smith.
Funeral services will be at 11am EST, Monday, December 21st, 2020 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church located at 429 North Central Ave. in Campbellsville.
Walk through visitation is requested from 5pm-8pm EST, Sunday, December 20th, 2020 at Auberry Funeral Home.
Visitation will continue from 9am EST, Monday, December 21st, 2020, until the time of the service at the church. Yes Father Saju Vadakumpadan will be officiating the service.
Burial to follow in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery with full military honors.
Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering building.
Auberry Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Mark Davis Cheatham, 61, son of the late Davis and Evelyn Ruth “Shorty” (Feese) Cheatham, was born in Adair County on October 4, 1959. About 2½ years later, on March 8, 1962 Lisa Cheatham, 58, daughter of the late Charles and Betty Lou (Tullis) Tucker, was born in Taylor County. On April 10, 1981 they united in marriage beginning an inseparable journey through life.
On Friday, December 11, 2020 at the age of 61, Mark succumbed to complications of Covid-19 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville. On Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the age of 58, Lisa joined him in eternity after losing her battle with the same disease.
Mark was a heavy equipment operator for the Kentucky Department of Transportation and Lisa was a recently retired jobs coordinator for the Cabinet for Families & Children and an educator for family services through Eastern Kentucky University, and together they were the owners of Featherway Farms. They cherished the time they spent with each other and rarely was one seen without the other. They both loved to travel and were active members in the Soule Chapel United Methodist Church. If the weather was decent and they weren’t fishing, and hunting season wasn’t in (mostly for Mark) or there wasn’t enough people around to start a Rook game (usually for Lisa), there was a pretty good chance they were riding together on their motorcycle. Both of them loved to laugh; they understood how to make life better for those around them, and they regularly chose the paths in life that would brighten peoples spirits.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Jama Allen and husband Anthony of Liberty, and Jessica Cheatham of Campbellsville
2 grandchildren: Kenzie Vaughn and Miley Sprowles
2 step-grandchildren: Alyssa Allen and Hailey Allen
Mark’s sisters: Susie Skaggs & husband Ricky, and Lisa Ann Cash & husband Gary, all of Campbellsville
Lisa’s sister: Tanya Reardon & husband Johnny of Campbellsville
A host of extended family members and friends
Walk-Thru Visitation: Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 10:30 AM until 1:30 PM at L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. All attendees are asked to wear a mask and maintain a safe social distance.
Burial: Mark & Lisa will be laid to rest beside each other in Cane Valley Cemetery following a private funeral service with Bro. Ashley Shuffett, Bro. John Loy, and Bro. Roger Moran officiating
Mr. and Mrs. Cheatham had previously set up an education fund for their grandchildren at Citizen's Bank and Trust in Campbellsville. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of contributions to that fund, Gideon Bibles, or the Soule Chapel UMC building fund. Those can be made in person at the funeral home or at any Citizen's Bank and Trust branch, or online through the "How Can I Help" tab on the home page of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home website.
Edwin Lee Hudgins, 73, of Campbellsville, KY passed away Wednesday at his residence.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter & son-in-law: Melissa Leah & Chris Johnson of Campbellsville
2 grandchildren: Jennifer (& Joe) Mays of Greensburg and Andrew Posey of Elizabethtown
5 great-grandchildren: Donovan Posey, Hunter Mays, Landon Mays, Payton Mays and Ruger Mays
1 brother & sister-in-law: Roy & Laverne Hudgins of Campbellsville
2 sisters: Kay Brown of Campbellsville and Judy Hudgins of Summersville
There will be a private graveside service held on Monday at the P. Milby cemetery in Green County.
Dixie Kay Whitlow, 77, of Greensburg, KY passed away Friday at the Medical Center in Scottsville.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Keith Whitlow of Greensburg
1 granddaughter: Bethany Whitlow of Green County
2 Great grandchildren: Jax Whitlow and Avery Whitlow, both of Green County
1 brother and a sister-in-law: Boyce Wayne & Patricia Vaughn of South Carolina
A nephew: Nathan Vaughn of South Carolina
A private graveside service will be held for Dixie Kay Whitlow at the Aetna Grove Cemetery.
Paul Allen Cothern, 51, of Campbellsville, KY was born on July 16, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee. He departed this life on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the University of Louisville Hospital as a result of complications from an automobile accident.
Mr. Cothern had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. His surviving friends and family speak highly of his friendly spirit and compassionate heart he had towards others.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Amanda Cothern and Summer Cothern
1 stepdaughter: Makala Hammett
3 grandchildren
His companion and best friend: Wendy Hudson
Several other friends and family members
Due to efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19, all funeral services will be performed privately.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Skaggs Durham, 92, of Campbellsville, KY daughter of the late Earl Skaggs and Mattie Matherly Skaggs, was born November 11, 1928 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 9:52 A.M., Friday, December 11, 2020 in Campbellsville.
She was a retired elementary school teacher spending the majority of her thirty years teaching 2nd graders at Vine Grove Elementary and Reading to various age groups at Stanford Elementary. She professed faith in Christ and was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. In her younger years and while a member of New Salem Baptist, Vine Grove Baptist and Lancaster Baptist Church, She had taught Sunday School, was a member of the Women’s Mission Organization, helped to organize and teach Vacation Bible School and enjoyed singing in the Church Choir.
Margaret united in marriage to Elvin E. Durham, Jr. February 25, 1950 and he preceded her in death April 13, 2011.
She was a long-time member of both the Taylor County and Green County Country Clubs and was an avid golfer for more than 50 years. Margaret was also a member of the Taylor County Homemakers, a huge UK fan, and enjoyed traveling but she loved her grandchildren more than anything else in the world.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter and 1 son: Lisa Durham-Holtzclaw and husband Joey of Campbellsville and Jeffrey Durham and wife Peggy of Nicholasville
3 grandchildren: Ben Durham and wife Chrissy of Versailles, Daniel Durham of Harrodsburg and Carrie Durham Adams and husband Anthony of Wellington
6 great-grandchildren: Anikah Durham and Ayden Durham of Versailles, Skyla Durham of Buffalo, New York, Daniel Durham of Harrodsburg and Ethan Adams and Aiden Adams of Wellington
1 brother-in-law, Bill Milby of Campbellsville
Several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends
Margaret was also preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters: Ruby Miller, J.T. Skaggs, Helen Brown, Anna Mary Skaggs, Mabel Sullivan, David Skaggs, Albert Skaggs and Arlene Milby.
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PRIVATE SERVICE: Monday, December 14, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
Mary Lucy Harmon Davis, 81, was born January 29, 1939 in Adair County, KY to the late Si and Allene Dial Harmon. She departed this life Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Jesus Name Church of Campbellsville. She was united in marriage to her husband Avery Davis on November 12, 1959 who precedes her in death.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph Harmon and one sister, Martha Jean Stotts.
SURVIVORS:
1 son and daughter-in-law: David G. and Teresa Davis
1 daughter: Marilyn Lamont both of Greensburg
4 grandsons: Joseph L. Rice and wife Rachel, Thomas G. Rice, William Christopher Rice and wife Brittany, Joshua Davis; 1 granddaughter: Erica Davis
10 great-grandchildren
Graveside service: 1:00pmCT on Sunday at the Jesus Name Church Cemetery in Campbellsville with Elder Rueal Boils and Elder Jimmy Sharp officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery.
Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg is in charge of the arrangements.
Due to state mandated guidelines funeral services are limited to 25 individuals. Please wear a mask at all times and continue maintaining a minimum of 6 feet social distancing.
Gary Daniel “Rube” Harris, 42, of Campbellsville, KY son of Randall and Judy (Marple) Harris, was born on May 1, 1978 in Taylor County. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Mr. Harris was a self-employed roofer and a noted outdoorsman. He was a talented woodworker and enjoyed going fishing and camping as often as he could.
He was preceded in death by his spouse, Kim Harris, in 2005.
SURVIVORS:
His parents: Randall and Judy Harris of Campbellsville
3 children: Gary Dale “Peanut” Harris of Campbellsville, Logan Aries “Tigger” Harris & fiancé Gracie Embrey of Greensburg, and Joseph Donald Lewis of Campbellsville
2 stepdaughters: Brooklyn Woodson and Shelby Cruse
1 brother: Joshua Ryan Harris of Campbellsville
His grandmother: Hallie Harris of Campbellsville
4 grandchildren: Aubrey, Tinlee, Cambria, and Laveah
A host of other family and friends
The family chose cremation. All funeral services were held privately.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
George (Bobby) Robert Harmon, 82, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Eugene Merlin Harmon and Lida May (Shipp) Harmon was born in Mannsville, KY on May 21, 1938 and departed this life on December 8, 2020 at his home in Campbellsville.
He professed his faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Wooleyville, KY. Bobby was a retired tape cutter at Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
Bobby united in marriage on May 2, 1959 to Jane (Roby) Harmon, who preceded him in death on April 20, 2013.
SURVIVORS:
1 son & daughter-in-law: Robby Harmon & wife Kathy of Finley, KY
2 grandchildren: Kelly Noel & husband Jamie and Leslie Bennett & husband Nathan, both of Campbellsville, KY
4 great-grandchildren: Ruger Noel, Ryder Noel, Alex Bennett and Haley Bennett all of Campbellsville, KY
1 sister: Betty Tungate of Lebanon, KY
Several nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents and his wife, Mr. Harmon was also preceded in death by one son, Bryan Keith Harmon in 1963.
Funeral service: 2:00pmET on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Auberry Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Robert Boston officiating
Visitation: 11:00am-2:00pmET at the funeral home
Burial: Mt. Zion Methodist Cemetery in Wooleyville, KY
Due to Governor Andy Beshear's mandate, all services will be held privately and limited to 25 people.
Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering building.
Auberry Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Carol Sue Heiman, 71, of Campbellsville, KY daughter of the late Roy Alexander & Norma Jean Boomershine, was born December 6, 1949 in Oxford, Ohio. She died at 5:03 P.M., Monday, December 7, 2020 in Campbellsville.
Carol was a retired custodian and food service employee for Ohio State University. The students always looked forward to her mashed potatoes and fried corn. She was a loving mother and was generous of heart. She also enjoyed helping Lisa with her projects, especially Toys for Kids.
Carol united in marriage to Harvey Heiman, Jr. April 1, 2001 and he preceded her in death July 8, 2019.
SURVIVORS:
4 daughters & 4 sons: Lisa Jo Harris & husband John of Campbellsville, Kimberly A. Colwell, and Robert Jeffery Hill & wife Amber of Dandridge, Tennessee; Meronda Barnes & husband Robert of Beecher City, Illinois; Jeanie West & husband Neal, and Alan Heiman & wife Marla of Cowden, Illinois
13 grandchildren: Randy, Alexis, Tristian, Trenton, Tim, Kayla, Courtney, Brady, Luke, A.J., Bryan, Steven, Jacki and Daryl
3 great-grandchildren: Railynn, Sofia and Delaney
4 brothers and 4 sisters: Teddy Alexander, Jeff Alexander, Ronnie Alexander, Eddie Alexander, Kay Russell, Linda Turpin and Joyce Gentry of Ohio; Deanna Urban of Alabama
Several nieces and nephews
Many other relatives and friends
Carol was also preceded in death by a daughter, Veronica Beck and a great-granddaughter, Chloe West.
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PRIVATE SERVICE: Friday, December 11, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
BURIAL: Myers Cemetery, Herrick, Illinois
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TOYS FOR KIDS AND MAY BE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
Laverne “Blondie” Speer, 90, of Campbellsville, KY daughter of the late Alford Smith and Munervia Loy Smith, was born July 20, 1930 in Adair County, KY. She died at 1:35 A.M., Monday, December 7, 2020 in Campbellsville.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a homemaker who enjoyed gourmet cooking and entertaining. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Greensburg Baptist Church. Laverne enjoyed walking, exercising and attending her prayer group. She especially loved music and her pets.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Beverly Pike & husband Paul of Campbellsville, KY; Patty Durrett & husband Bobby of Greensburg, KY
4 grandchildren: Chris Newton of Campbellsville, Kevin Shirrell (Alisa) of Campbellsville, Julie Thornton (Brent) of Bowling Green and Jason Shirrell (Sharon) of Campbellsville
3 step-grandchildren: Allen Pike (Christy), Brandie Anderson (Chris) and Justin Durrett (Megan)
10 great-grandchildren
6 step-great-grandchildren
4 great-great-grandchildren
1 sister: Sue Jessie of Elizabethtown
Several nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends
Laverne was also preceded in death by a grandson, Gerald Newton July 21, 1990 and a brother, Billy Joe Smith.
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PRIVATE SERVICE: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jason Shirrell, Bro. Kevin Shirrell and Bro. Blake Jessie
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
Maurine Judd Whitlow, 95, of Greensburg, KY passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Greenhill Rehab & Care Center in Greensburg.
SURVIVORS:
3 daughters & sons-in-law: Connie W. & Bro. Wilburn Bonta, Reta Sharon & Stephen Pickett and Sheila W. & Craig Pearman, all Green County, KY
2 sons & daughters-in-law: Rodney Mike & Rita Whitlow of Campbellsville, KY; Rodger Mark & Beatrice Whitlow of Green County, KY
7 grandchildren
11 great-grandchildren
2 great-great grandchildren
8 step-grandchildren
15 step-great-grandchildren
1 brother: Curtis Judd of Campbellsville, KY
2 sisters-in-law: Addline Judd of Glasgow, KY and Cleo Judd of Columbia, KY
There will be a private Funeral service for Maurine Judd Whitlow Sunday at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg with burial to follow in the New Salem Cemetery in Green County.
A walk-thru visitation will be conducted from 4 until 7 P.M., Central time Saturday and from 7 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. Sunday at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to be made to the New Salem Cemetery fund or to the New Salem Baptist Church Youth fund, which can be made at the funeral home.
Due to the governor’s mandate all services are limited to 25 people and please continue to practice social distancing guidelines.
Phyllis Milby, 81, of Summersville, KY passed away Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville.
SURVIVORS:
4 daughters & 3 sons-in-law: Connie & Robert Glasscoe and Debbie Bardin of Summersville, KY; Donna & Keith Allen and Lisa & Steve Beard of Campbellsville, KY
1 son & his fiancé: Mickey Milby & Debbie Scott of Summersville, KY
11 grandchildren: Kyle Glasscoe & his fiancé Jasmine Jones, Taylor Glasscoe & her fiancé Levi Ratliff, Teisha Bardin & her fiancé Joey Caven, Tiffanie Bardin and her companion Kyle Rakes, Samantha Allen, Geremy Allen, Jessi Allen, Rylee Beard, Sydnee Beard, Noah Scott and Anna Nicholas
8 great grandchildren: Ayden Harrison, Ezra Caven, Antigonee Caven, Mary Elliot Caven, Elijah Caven, Daisy Rakes, Rylan Jones, Kolten Glasscoe, Livi Nicholas and Drew Nicholas
1 sister: Gardenia Jeffries of Florida
1 brother & sister-in-law: Charles & Betty Milby of Summersville
Private Funeral Service: Saturday, December 11, 2020 at Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Walk-Thru Visitation: 4:00pm-7:00pmCT on Friday and 7:00am-10:30amCT on Saturday at Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to be made to Gideon Bibles or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital which can be made at the funeral home.
Due to the governor’s mandate funeral services are limited to 25 persons. Please continue to practice social distancing guidelines.
William Dino Wethington, 68, of Lebanon, KY son of the late William Basil Wethington and Ella Mae (Parrott) Wethington was born in Campbellsville, KY on August 17, 1952 and departed this life on December 4, 2020 at U of L Hospital in Louisville, KY.
William united in marriage on March 9th, 1978 to Susan Marie Torres who preceded him in death on May 29th, 2018.
He was a retired restaurant cook. He loved to spend his time outside working in the garage and on his farm. He was especially fond of animals. William professed his faith in Christ and was baptized at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Liberty, KY.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Jeff Wethington of Campbellsville, KY
1 step-son: James Fox of Campbellsville, KY.
2 sisters: Charlotte Joyce Tungate of Campbellsville, KY; Betty Stuart & husband Jimmy of Harlan, KY
3 brothers: Joseph Randall Wethington of Liberty, KY; Michael Wethington of Campbellsville, KY; Tom Wethington & wife Nina of Campbellsville, KY
1 step-grandson: James Dean Fox of Campbellsville
A host of other relatives & friends
Besides his parents, Mr. Wethington was preceded in death by 4 sisters and 4 brothers: Frances Cox, Jerry Wethington, Mary Clements, Gordon Wethington, Martha Greer, Margaret Propes, Charles Wethington, and James Wethington.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 1:00pmET at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in downtown Campbellsville with Bro. Jason Roop officiating
Walk-thru Visitation: 5:00pm-8:00pmET on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Auberry Funeral Home
Burial: St. Bernard's Cemetery in Liberty, KY
Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering the building. Due to Governor Andy Beshear's mandate all services are limited to 25 people.
Hortense Pruitt Edwards, 74, of Green County, KY passed away Saturday at her residence.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Kaye Simpson & husband Elmore of Sulphur Well and Cindy Ewards & fiancé Thomas Hughlett of Greensburg
3 sons & daughters-in-law: Danny & Allison Edwards of Magnolia, Lanny & April Edwards of Campbellsville and Jason & Corinna Edwards of Adair County
14 grandchildren
4 great grandchildren
1 brother and sister-in-law: Rev. Mickey & Fran Pruitt of Green County
Special friend: Alvin Sturgeon of Green County
A private graveside service will be held at the Greasy Creek Cemetery in Green County.
A full obit will be added later by Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY.
Manuel Sapp, 81, of Campbellsville, KY son of the late Alonza Sapp and Della Groves Sapp, was born October 31, 1939 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 7:15 P.M., Thursday, December 3, 2020 in Louisville.
He was a retired employee of GTE after 35 years of service. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
He united in marriage to Carolyn Ann Wise January 31, 1959 and she preceded him in death October 13, 2009.
He later united in marriage to Wanda Wise Rafferty May 24, 2014.
Manuel loved being with his family and his church. He was good with his hands and was a willing worker for the church. He was also a member of the Emmaus Community.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Wanda Rafferty Sapp of Campbellsville
1 son & 1 daughter: Dwight Sapp & wife Kim of Greensburg, KY; Stacey Arnett & husband Jerry of Campbellsville, KY
4 grandchildren: Ben Thompson & companion Ashley Brady; Angela Garrett & husband Ryan; Ashley Williamson; Kaley Meers & husband George
2 step-grandchildren: Chrissy Skaggs & husband Drew and Amy Bowen
10 great-grandchildren: Riley Thompson, Zachary Smith, Allie Garrett, Zander Smith, Ella Garrett, Brooklyn Williamson, Jaxon Thompson, Michael Williamson, Sarah Williamson and Rae Matney
7 step-great-grandchildren: Hayden Garrett, Haylee Garrett, Owen Skaggs, Hensley Skaggs, Jovi Bowen, Caitlynn Brady and Easton Brady
2 sisters: Laverne Witham and Bernice Cox of Campbellsville
Several nieces & nephews and many other relatives & friends
Manuel was also preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Randolph Sapp on November 23, 2003.
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PRIVATE SERVICE: Monday, December 7, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty and Rev. Haywood Riner
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
Kimberly Kay Lawson, 54, of Campbellsville, KY was born in Taylor County on December 21, 1965 to the late “Hambone” and Shirley (Wade) Blankenship. She departed this life on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the University of Louisville Hospital after an extended illness.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle. Mrs. Lawson was a long-time car saleslady, and was well-known and respected throughout the community.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: Roy Dale Lawson of Campbellsville
3 children: Zachary Dale Lawson of Butler, Conner Reed Lawson of Campbellsville, and Kaitlyn Rose Lawson of Campbellsville
3 siblings: Leanne Blankenship of Campbellsville, Anthony Blankenship of Campbellsville, and Melissa Blankenship of Crittenden County
An aunt: Anne Sutty of Campbellsville
Several other family members and friends
Mrs. Lawson chose cremation and a private interment service will be conducted at a later date.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Martha M. Book, 67, of the Sparksville Community of Adair County, KY was born on March 10, 1953 to the late Sam and Edna (Fausnight) Knight. She departed this life on Friday, December 4, 2020 at her home.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Sparksville Nazarene Church. Mrs. Book was a retired secretary and the devoted wife of Mr. Dave Book, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. She was a loving and gentle lady, and cherished her family dearly. She loved being Nana to her grandchildren. Her empathic heart, genuine smile, and contagious laughter left a positive footprint in this world, and will be missed by all who knew her.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: Dave Book
2 daughters: Angie Savanick & husband Ben of Pennsylvania; Laurie Yliniemi of Minnesota
4 sisters: Ruth Hamm & husband Vince of Pennsylvania; Lavonne Overholt & husband Will, Marlene Miller & husband Gaylerd, and Glenna Knight, all of Missouri
4 grandchildren: Lexi, Makenna, Caeden, and Lane Yliniemi
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends
There will be a private funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Book at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. Bro. Robert Adkins will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be made at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY.
Whilmina (Nelson) Hughes, 80, was born to Paul H. Nelson and Suzanne (Haselberger) Nelson onJune 25, 1940 in Cumberland, Maryland, and passed away on December 3, 2020 in Leitchfield at the Springview Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Steven E. Hughes.
Whilmina worked at Keech’s Drug Store and Bernstein’s in Cumberland, Maryland, McAlpin’s in Cincinnati, Ohio, and did accounting and payroll for her husband’s business while working at Maas Brother’s in Fort Myers, Florida. She was the owner of S&W Farm while working as Payroll Secretary for Malban, Inc., a large clothing manufacturer in Georgia. She retired to Greensburg, Kentucky (and Cumberland, Maryland).
SURVIVORS:
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins
Her caretakers and close friends: Samuel and Elaine Alvord
There will be a funeral mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery in Cumberland, Maryland.
Mary Frances Wright Mars, 86, was born January 6, 1934 in Green County, KY to the late Fred and Mary Lucy Rodgers Wright. She departed this life Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital.
Mrs. Mars had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church. She was a homemaker, worked for Home Health, Green County Schools Lunchroom and the Green Hill Cafeteria, and she was a farmer. She was a member of the Greensburg Chapter 232 Order of Eastern Star and a member of Mae’s Homemakers. Mary loved playing Bunko, farming, and all the activities at Green Hill Manor.
She was united in marriage to her husband Ausbon “Bill” Mars on December 13, 1952 who precedes her in death.
Besides her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one son: Daryl A. Mars; one daughter: Glenda Dixon; and 2 sisters: Joyce Robertson and Zelma Mars.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Carolyn Frances Robertson & husband Doug of Greensburg
4 granddaughters: Amber Pegram & husband Britt of Greensburg; Breanna Robertson of Danville; Nicole Thurman & husband Roger and Amanda Burton both of Columbia
6 great-grandchildren: Alivia, Braddock, Branston Pegram, Brayden and Millie Thurman, and Abigail Parks
2 step great-grandchildren: Josiah and Zhanyta Thurman
A host of relatives and friends
Funeral services will be conducted privately at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church Cemetery in the Grab Community of Green County.
A walk-through visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m., Central Time, Friday December 4, 2020 and after 7 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Doug Robertson, Carolyn Robertson, Britt Pegram, Kobie Wood, Dale Judd, Teresa Judd
Honorary Pallbearers: Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
The family has requested expressions of sympathy can be made to the Oak Grove Cemetery Fund or to the Green Hill Nursing Home Recreation Fund and these can be made at the funeral home.
Due to State Mandated Guidelines funeral services are limited to 25 individuals. Please wear a mask at all times and continue maintaining a minimum of 6 feet social distancing.
Online Condolences: www.fostertolercurry.com
Garry Blakeman, 73, of Campbellsville, KY son of the late Melvin Blakeman and Mary Frances Durham Blakeman, was born August 10, 1947 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 7:44 A.M., Thursday, December 3, 2020 in Campbellsville.
Garry professed faith in Christ and was a member and a deacon of Good Hope Baptist Church. He was a retired school bus driver for the Taylor County School System after 24 years of service. He was an amazing bus driver and everyone requested him to be the driver for any band or extracurricular activities. He also enjoyed deer hunting.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Patricia Blakeman of Campbellsville
2 brothers and 2 sisters: Larry Blakeman & wife Paula, Linda Edrington and Carole Blakeman of Campbellsville, KY; Charles Blakeman & wife Linda of Shepherdsville, KY
3 sisters-in-law: Judy Blakeman of Elk Horn, Kathy Lawson & husband Terry of Campbellsville and Velda Beams & husband Charles of Hendersonville, Tennessee
Nieces and nephews: Carla Taylor, Debbie Irvin, Charles Ray Blakeman, Mike Blakeman, Tracie Mings, Jason Blakeman, Mary Beth Jackson, Melissa Webb and Bryan Edrington
Many other relatives and friends
Garry was also preceded in death by a brother, James “Jim” Blakeman October 21, 2015.
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PRIVATE SERVICE: Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Gerald Murphy and Rev. J. Alvin Hardy
BURIAL: Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Pat Thompson, 82, of Campbellsville, KY daughter of the late Elmer Goodin and Minnie Farmer Goodin, was born August 11, 1938 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Elizabethtown.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a former cook at Medco Nursing Home and Green Hill Manor Nursing Home for several years.
She professed faith in Christ at Elk Horn Baptist Church and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle.
Pat united in marriage to Delbert Lee Thompson March 30, 1961 and he preceded her in death February 27, 2012.
Pat was a fun loving and outgoing lady who loved her family, dancing, cooking and the Kentucky Wildcats. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her great delight. Pat especially enjoyed Christmas.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Greg Thompson & wife Kim of Campbellsville
1 daughter: Cathy Thompson of Frankfort
5 grandchildren: Jeff Thompson & wife Chelsey, Paige Cook & husband Daniel, Bailey Thompson, Tayler Thompson and Chloe Thompson all of Campbellsville
5 great-grandchildren: Easton Cook, Parker Hamilton, Owen Thompson, Willa Thompson and Dansby Thompson
1 brother: Billy Goodin & wife Sue of Finley
Special niece & nephew: Mary Ann Brown and Larry Benningfield
Several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends
Pat was also preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters: Charles Goodin, James Goodin, Elmer Goodin, Jr., Gene Goodin, Catherine Newton, Marie Caulk, Mildred Benningfield and Mary Caulk.
PRIVATE SERVICE: Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Daniel Cook
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
PALLBEARERS: Family
David Hodges Milby, 76, of Greensburg, KY son of the late Grady Owen Milby and Esther White Milby, was born on Friday, May 19, 1944 in Green County and departed this life on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
SURVIVORS:
1 sister-in-law: Inflice Milby of Greensburg, KY
Special nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and good neighbors
Besides his parents, Mr. Milby was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters: Russell E. Milby, Kenneth Milby, Terry Gordon Milby, Bonnie Strader, Margaret Penick, and Geneva Penick.
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Jimmy Pruitt, 78, of Shelbyville, KY (formerly of Green County), passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Louisville.
He was a member of Simpsonville Baptist Church and Wingate Lodge #161 F & AM. He retired from General Electric. After his retirement he worked for Chism’s Hardware, Tractor Supply, Simpsonville Hardware, Jewish Hospital in Shelbyville and as a substitute janitor for the Shelby Co. Public Schools.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rena McCord.
SURVIVORS:
Wwife: Bonnie Pruitt of Shelbyville
1 daughter: Myssi Corn (Scott) of Simpsonville
1 son-in-law: Mark McCord
6 grandchildren: Jeremy Toles, Marena McCord (Shemari); Rebecca Compton (Joey), Rachel McCord, Zac Goldsmith, and Jonah Goldsmith
1 sister: Pat Goldsmith of Horse Cave
3 brothers: Roy and Kenny Pruitt of Greensburg and Bobby Pruitt of Campbellsville
Due to current COVID 19 requirements, the funeral service will be private.
Burial will be in Simpsonville Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Simpsonville Baptist Church.
For more information or to make a donation locally please call Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg.
Lawrence Wilson, 76, of Campbellsville, KY son of the late Lewis Wilson and Josephine Watson Wilson, was born January 24, 1944 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 1:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in Campbellsville.
Lawrence was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and vehicle driver for Ancil Reynolds Used Cars.
He served his country honorably in the National Guard.
SURVIVORS:
2 sons: Brian Wilson and Terry Wilson of Campbellsville
1 daughter: Barbara Tucker of Campbellsville
4 grandchildren: Tiffany Tucker Hoosier, Amy Watson, Jordan Wilson and Kayleigh Abell
6 great-grandchildren: Kaiser Lee Barrett Murphy, Jeffrey Daniels, Natasha Kessinger, Gabby Clements, Dre Gurley and Apollo Embrey
Mother of his children: Bonita Wilson of Campbellsville
1 nephew: Lewis Ricky Sutton
Many other relatives & friends
Lawrence was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Murphy June 12, 2020 and a sister, Barbara Sutton.
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PRIVATE SERVICE: Friday, December 4, 2020 at Brookside Cemetery
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Lisa Kathrine (Priddy) Bailey, 58, was born in Bowling Green, KY on August 16, 1962. She departed this life on Monday, November 30, 2020.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Bailey enjoyed life, especially when she was able to spend cherished time with her grandson. Her crocheted pieces will be cherished for years.
SURVIVORS:
2 children: Donald Richard Priddy and companion Jessie Nunez of Campbellsville, and James Matthew Bailey of North Carolina
Father: Hugh Edward Priddy of Oregon
Mother: Rita Ann Dempsey of Florida
1 grandson: Michael Richard Priddy
1 sister: Diane Blanch Durfee of Crystal Springs, Florida
1 brother: Donald Edward Priddy and wife Cindy of Georgia
1 sister: Diane Blanch Durfee of Florida
A host of other family and friends
Mrs. Bailey had chosen cremation. All services were held privately.
L.R. Petty in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret (Harris) Bartman, 76, of Campbellsville, KY was born in Louisville, KY on August 20, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Charles Mayford and Ruby (Young) Harris. She departed this life on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. On April 29, 1966, she would marry her beloved, Mr. John Richard Bartman, II. They moved to Campbellsville in 1968, where they remained a devoted couple until Mr. Bartman’s death on September 6, 2015. Mrs. Bartman retired from Coppock’s Appliance Store in 2015 after a 35 year career as the in-house bookkeeper. She was a proud mother and a cherished wife, and was an excellent homemaker.
Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by 2 brothers: Garland Wilson Harris and Kenneth Harris.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Heather Brianna Bartman, and Elizabeth Young Bartman & companion Stephen Antle, both of Campbellsville
3 grandchildren: Larry Dean Roby, II, John Claude Roby, and Raechel Elizabeth Bart-man
1great-grandson: Gunner Roby
Special friend: Angela Gramer
A host of other family and friends
Mrs. Bartman will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Brookside Cemetery.
All services will be conducted privately.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River.
L.R. Petty in charge of the arrangements.
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