Bobby L. Roberts

Posted by on Dec 5, 2024

BOBBY L. ROBERTS

Bobby L. Roberts, 84, Campbellsville, Kentucky, died December 5, 2024.  He was born March 27, 1940 in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the son of the late Fred and Esther Wade Roberts. He was preceded in death by one sister, Vivian (Frank) Spocharski and four brothers, James Wade, Elwood, Derald and Fred, Jr.

Bobby is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Carolyn Colvin Roberts; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Melisssa Hatcher Roberts; one sister, Alice Nance and two sisters-in-law:  Gladys Wise Roberts of Campbellsville and JoAnne Hedgespeth Roberts of Fairborn, Ohio; special sister-in-law, Linda Rice of Campbellsville, plus several nieces and nephews.

He professed faith in Christ at an early age and was of the Baptist faith.

He graduated from Taylor County High School in 1958; drafted in the U. S. Army in 1963 and served there for approximately forty-five years as an enlisted man, commissioned officer, Department of Army Civilian and defense contractor. Retiring from Active Duty as a Lieutenant Colonel and Vietnam Veteran, he was awarded the legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal with “V” device with three Oak Leave Clusters, Air Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Vietnamese Honor Medal First Class, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Man’s Badge, plus numerous other awards and citations during that service.  Continuing to work for the Army as a Civilian where he received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award, Superior Civilian Service Award, and Commander’s Award for Civilian Service, and several other commendations.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Ray Roberts

BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE SALVATION ARMY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Todd English

Posted by on Dec 4, 2024

Todd English of Campbellsville, son of the late Henry Archie English, Jr. and Glenda Lou Wilcoxson English, was born April 30, 1962 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 6:51 A.M., Wednesday, December 4, in Campbellsville.      Age:  62

He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

Todd enjoyed building model trains, being outdoors, landscaping and visiting the beach. He also enjoyed delivering for Magnolia Alley and helping the business any way he could.

He united in marriage to Kathy Bryant Holly October 11, 1997.

Besides his wife, Kathy Bryant English of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters:  Amanda Gaspar and husband, Hector and Amanda Morris and husband, Jamie of Campbellsville; four grandchildren:  Sofia Gaspar and Carter Richerson of Campbellsville and Reagan Knight and Taylor Knight of Lexington; one brother, Greg English and wife, Marna of Taylorsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Randall Todd English and one brother, Wynn English.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 6, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Friday, December 6, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by  Rev.  J. Alvin Hardy

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ken Harker

Posted by on Nov 30, 2024

KEN HARKER

Kenneth Scott Harker, 67, of Campbellsville, passed from this life Thursday, November 28, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.  He was born on October 23, 1957, to the late Dr. Lawrence and Doris Harker in Kirksville, Missouri.

In 1979, at Eastern Kentucky University, he met the love of his life, Cathy Shields.  They united in marriage June 25, 1983.  He was proud of the life they built together, especially their two amazing children.

Besides his wife of 41 years, Cathy Harker, he is survived by one son and one daughter, Chance Harker (Amanda) of Campbellsville, and Kayla Nunn (Cody) of Greensburg.  Two beautiful grandchildren Kodi Sage Nunn and Cam Weston Harker. Also surviving are one brother and one sister, Randy Harker (Lynda) of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and Cindy Wilson (Mike) of Union, Ohio. Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends.

Ken was larger than life, with a personality to match.  He had the best laugh and his smile was contagious. He was always able to crack a joke, even at the most inappropriate of times. He was honest to a fault and marched to the beat of his own drum.

Ken was the happiest when he was working or hunting with his German Shorthaired Pointers. The highlight of every Fall was the pheasant hunting trip to South Dakota with a very special group of men. He always said it wasn’t about how many birds they got, it was the joy of watching the dogs work. Thank you all for making his last hunting trip so awesome.  He loved you all very much.

The family honored his wishes of cremation. Visitation will be at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, Wednesday, December 4, 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., with a celebration of life service at 1:00 P.M by Rev. Ron Yankey.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the American Diabetes Association or pheasantsforever.org. and can be made online or at the funeral home. Ken was a pending organ recipient and an organ donor. The family encourages you to become an organ donor and help save a life.

 

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Jerry Lee Parker

Posted by on Nov 30, 2024

JERRY LEE PARKER

Jerry Lee Parker of Campbellsville, son of the late Jesse and Wilhelmina Briggman Parker, was born January 3, 1941 in Tell City, Indiana.  He died on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at his home in Campbellsville, Kentucky.      Age: 83

Jerry is survived by the love of his life of 61 years, Joretta Mings Parker.  He is also survived by one son, Jeremy Parker and wife, Natalie of Campbellsville; two grandchildren:  Charli Parker and Jodie Parker of Campbellsville; two sisters:  Ann Parker Keltner of Campbellsville and Melinda Smith of Louisville; one sister-in-law: Theresia Collison Campbellsville; six nephews:  Todd Parker of Louisville, Greg Rinehart and Kent Parker of Campbellsville, Greg Smith, Brad Smith and Brent Smith of Louisville; two nieces, LeeAnn Underwood and Holly Parker Kessler of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by one son, Jason Lee Parker; a brother, Donnie Parker; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jodie and Opal Mings; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Eleasia and Donald Rinehart.

Jerry professed faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.  He also served in past years as a Deacon and part-time song leader at Robinson Creek Baptist Church.

Jerry loved to fish and hunt, but his heart was always in basketball.  He graduated from Taylor County High School in 1959, having played basketball through his high school years.  After graduation from high school, he enrolled in Lindsey Wilson College where he continued his love for basketball.  After graduating from Lindsey Wilson College, he enrolled at the University of Tennessee where he was a star athlete for the U of T Volunteers, and after his graduation there, continued his career as an assistant basketball coach for the Volunteers.  It is safe to say that there was never a more faithful University of Tennessee Volunteers fan than Jerry Parker.

In later years, he coached basketball at Elizabethtown Catholic School and Campbellsville Independent School, where he led the boy’s basketball team to the State Tournament in 1973.  To most people in Campbellsville, Jerry was affectionately known as “Coach Parker”.

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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Monday, December 2, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman and Will Burgess

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

 

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Vicki Gwilliam

Posted by on Nov 26, 2024

Vicki Gwilliam of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Mattie Scott Long and Albert Long, was born September 9, 1947 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 9:46 A.M, Saturday, November 23, 2024 in Bowling Green.    Age: 77

Vicki is survived by two sons:  James Gwilliam and wife, Sarah of Bowling Green and Will Gwilliam and wife, Nichole of Campbellsville.

Three grandchildren: Alaina, David & Adley Gwilliam.

And many other relatives and friends

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Cremation was chosen by the family and there will be no public services.

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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