Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 3, 2024
Joe Rucker of Campbellsville, son of the late Thurman Rucker and Ina Coontz Rucker, was born February 15, 1933 in Taylor County. He died at 9:11 A.M., Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark Methodist Church.
Joe served his country honorably in the United States Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Germany and later served two years in the Kentucky National Guard.
He was a farmer and a retired employee of Kroger after thirty-seven years of service.
He united in marriage to Lesta McKee February 6, 1959.
Besides his wife, Lesta Rucker of Campbellsville, Joe is survived by one son and one daughter: Richard Rucker and Diane Pierce of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Jessica Hosier and husband, Keehn of Prospect and Andrew Pierce of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren: Evan Hosier and William Hosier; two brothers and one sister: Raymond Rucker of Campbellsville, Johnnie Rucker of North Carolina and Carolyn St. Clair and husband, Roger of Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Joe was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Rucker and three sisters-in-law: Shirley Rucker, Arletia Rucker and Willanna Rucker.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Key Min Lee
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 26, 2024
Gerald Davis, son of the late Arvil Davis and Marguerite Allen Davis, was born August 27, 1943 in Casey County, Kentucky. He died at 5:09 A.M., Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Lexington. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Gerald was a retired tool and die maker and a farmer.
He was an excellent gardener, but most importantly was a good husband, father and grandfather.
He united in marriage to Judy Yaden December 23, 1961.
Besides his wife, Judy Davis of Campbellsville, Gerald is survived by two daughters and four sons: Jennifer Schuhmann and husband, Jeffrey, Rob Davis and wife, Angela, Jim Davis, and Lewis Davis of Campbellsville, Matt Davis and wife, Missy of Atlanta, and Crystal Tate and husband, Travis of Alabama; five grandchildren: Bryan Davis, Davis Schuhmann, Jillian Schuhmann, R.C. Tate and Sagan Davis; three sisters and two brothers: Nellie Blevins and husband, Randy of Casey County, Linda Davis of Louisville, Lisa Milburn and husband, Robbie of Danville, Steve Davis and wife, Betty of Bowling Green, and Paul Glen Davis and wife, Carrie of Florida; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Alice Elizabeth in infancy, and a sister, Karen Blevins.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, September 30, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M., Monday, September 30, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 23, 2024
Jim Beard of Campbellsville, son of the late Dennis Beard and Ida Mary Rice Beard, was born July 24, 1934 in Taylor County. He died at 1:00 A.M., Saturday, September 21, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
He was a retired paver and farmer.
Jim was a huge fan of the Cincinnati Reds and enjoyed fishing, hunting, cattle farming, and watching the stock market.
He united in marriage to Marvelle Janet Jerde in 1987 and she preceded him in death January 5, 2019.
Jim is survived by one daughter: Lana Wimunc and husband, Florian of Florida; two step-children: Tom Kennedy and wife, Theresa of Campbellsville, and Carrie Valencia and husband, Jorge of Davie, Florida; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; special niece and great-niece and great-nephew: Tamra Salyer, Chelsea V. Salyer, and James Dustin Salyer; several more nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Jim was also preceded in death by three brothers: J.T. Beard, Kenneth Beard, and Alvin Beard.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 27, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 27, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Kyle Valencia
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 16, 2024
Richard T. Page of Campbellsville, son of the late Johnie M. Page and Nettie Karnes Page, was born January 8, 1932 in Taylor County. He died at 8:55 A.M., Saturday, September 14, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Spurlington Methodist Church.
Richard served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was a retired employee of GE.
He united in marriage to Brenda Wise November 24, 1965.
Besides his wife, Brenda Page of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Richard Allan Page and wife, Marcie Lynn of Campbellsville, and Linda Rigdon and husband, Bill of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Morgan Page Hutchinson and husband, Aaron, Kelley Rigdon Reynolds and husband, Tyler, Logan Page and wife, Kiley of Paducah and Wil Rigdon and fiancé, Kaitlyn Dadisman of Campbellsville, and Madison Page Castello and husband, Noah of Mt. Washington, and; five great-grandchildren: Emma Kate Hutchinson, Harper Grace Hutchinson, Rhett Reynolds, Talia Jo Castello, and Oliver Thomas Page; one sister, Mayme Gilbert; his beloved dog, Trooper; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Richard was also preceded in death by a sister, Naomi Benningfield.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Robert Morris and Rev. Gerard Flanigan
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 10, 2024
Brenda Gupton Allen of Campbellsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 13, 1943 to the late Gertrude Grant and Ossian Crawley Gupton. Age: 81
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark Methodist Church. She was in the Emilene Milby Circle and held many positions in the other local and district boards of the United Methodist Women.
Brenda started her work career humbly as a Supervisor at Big K. Honing her skills and work ethic early on, she would continue to work for other businesses in Taylor County including Ingersoll-Rand and Cox’s Cabinets before becoming a central and instrumental community member for Campbellsville.
Brenda served as the City Clerk for four years and then became the first female Mayor of Campbellsville. She served three terms as Mayor and took great pride in the community that she loved dearly.
Her many accomplishments in her prestigious life included: Executive Director of the Healing Place for two years, Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services for four years which was appointed by the Governor, Campbellsville Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 2011, Office Assistant of the President of Campbellsville University for four years, Honorable Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Emmaus Community and chosen as the Business and Professional Women Club Woman of the year in 1985, 1992, and 2002.
Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Ronnie Allen of Campbellsville; three sons and daughters-in-law whom she loved dearly and was very proud of: Bryan and Linda Allen of Jefferson, Georgia, Jon and Marcia Allen of Campbellsville, and Brent and Kym Allen of Evans, Georgia; five grandchildren whom she cherished dearly and was known to them as Grambie: Caleigh Allen, Ciara and Nick Bagnasco, Lance Allen, AJ Allen, and Brynna Allen.
Brenda was also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters: Bobby Ray Gupton, Georgia Beard, Arbell Hall, and Lola Mae Gupton in infancy.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Lanny Garner and Mayor Dennis Benningfield and Key Man Lee
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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