Jimmie Knifley

Posted by on Mar 16, 2025

Jimmie Knifley of Campbellsville, son of the late Gilbert Knifley and Cecil Bryant Knifley, was born July 2, 1938 in Taylor County, Kentucky.

He died at 2:05 P.M., Friday, March 14, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age 86.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mannsville Christian Church.

Jimmie graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in theology from Cincinnati Bible Seminary. Afterward, he served as a local minister and was one of the church planters of Mannsville Christian Church and Greensburg Christian Church. He was also actively involved in Men for Christ for about fifty years.

He united in marriage to Monnie Kay Calhoun June 30, 1960. Besides his wife, Monnie Knifley of Campbellsville, Jimmie is survived by one son and one daughter: Bart Knifley and wife, Tami of Miamisburg, Ohio and Lyric Shields and husband, Dan of Joplin, Missouri; three grandchildren: Sarah Knifley of Miamisburg, Ohio, Elliott Cohea of Centerville, Ohio, and Blake Cohea and wife, Elizabeth of Lexington; three great-grandchildren: Makaiah Cohea, Beaux Cohea, and Shepard Cohea; three brothers and one sister: Leroy Knifley, Bobby Knifley and wife, Sue Ellen, and Lowell Knifley and wife, Shirley of Campbellsville, and Carol McKinley of Danville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Jimmie was also preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Knifley and a brother, Russell Knifley.

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VISITATION: 9:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 17, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 17, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Steve Martin.

BURIAL: Gum Lick Cemetery in Casey County, Ky

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY MAY BE SENT TO THE RUSSELL SCHOOL OF MINISTRY, 8095 CONNECTOR DRIVE, FLORENCE, KY 41042 AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Leslie Cristina Smith

Posted by on Mar 15, 2025

Leslie Cristina Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of Chris Henry Smith and Margaret Wolfe, was born February 14, 1990, in Marion County, Kentucky. She passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Campbellsville at the age of 35.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Leslie had a passion for cosmetology, known for making others feel beautiful inside and out. She had a vibrant personality, a sharp sense of humor, and a smile that could light up any room. Her warmth and laughter were contagious, and she had a special way of bringing joy to those around her. She was deeply loved by her family and friends and will be remembered for her kindness, fun-loving spirit, and the happiness she shared with everyone she met.

She is survived by two daughters, Kenzli Nevaeh Craig and Ella Cris Smith; her mother, Margaret Wolfe and husband, George Robert; her father, Chris Henry Smith and wife, Kelly; three sisters and five brothers: Geri Morgan (Melvin), Deetra Caldwell, Emma Smith, Andrew Spalding (Sara), Jeremy Smith (Lisa), Jamie Smith (Trena), Griffin Smith (Lindsey), and Jake Smith (Megan); several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and dear friends who will cherish her memory.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Father Daniel Whelan and Grant Bays

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Raybourn “Ray” Taylor

Posted by on Mar 11, 2025

Raybourn Lee Taylor, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025 at the age of 91 years and 9 months, surrounded by his loved ones.  Born on June 16, 1933, Raybourn’s journey on earth was marked by faith, service, and dedication to those he loved.

Raybourn made a profession of faith in Christ Jesus at Cherry Springs Baptist Church, where his spiritual journey began.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Della Mae Taylor, as well as his siblings: Edsel Taylor, Elmo Taylor, Kenneth Taylor, Bernice Downing, Louise Guess, Marshall Taylor, Rondall Taylor, Elise Shelton, and Betty Jo Amos.  He was also preceded in death by his children: Karen Taylor Davis, Shelia Taylor Cox, Reba Taylor Mulhnickel, and Earl Goodson.

He leaves behind a loving family who will continue to carry his memory:  his devoted wife of 37 years, Judy Kay Taylor, whom he married on October 17, 1987; his daughters:  Jennifer Taylor Sterling (Stuart), Myrna Taylor Bray (Jeff), Raeitta Chamblee, Angela Alvarado (Gilbert) and Yolanda Ramirez (Roland); his son, Rodney Goodson (Kathy); and his adopted family, Jane, Bat, Marla, Mergen and Taylor.

Raybourn was the proud grandfather of Benjamin Owen, Rebecca King, Denise Taylor, Cassian Taylor, Desiree Taylor, Sean Sterling, Brandon Bray, James Hopkins, Taylor Clancy, Kaitlyn New, Miranda Jennings, Alyssa Wiggins, Everett Goodson, William Goodson, Angel Goodson, Vincent Goodson and Marlena Ramirez.  He also leaves behind a legacy of love through his great-grandchildren:  Jazemine Owen, Brenda Owen, Deztanie Helstein, Joseph Helstein, Brodie King, Ronin King, Gabriel Knapp, Abigail Briseno, Christopher Sterling, Isabel Sterling, Sophia Sterling, Maya Sterling, Victoria Hopkins, Aiden Hopkins, Nicole Hopkins, Ziryha Clancy, Charlie Clancy, Nathan Clancy, Graham New, Eleanor New, Noah Jennings, Sienna Wiggins, Lucy Goodson and Alice Goodson.

Raybourn is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

At the age of 17, Raybourn enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving from May 1951 to May 1953 during the Korean War, achieving the rank of Corporal.  He continued his service in the United States Air Force from July 1953 until his retirement as a Technical Sergeant in March 1972, having also served during the Vietnam War.

In the early 1960s, Raybourn and his family were stationed at Randolph Air Force Base before moving to Cibolo, Texas, where he later retired.  He and his family became active members of the First Baptist Church of Schertz, Texas, where Raybourn served as a Deacon, Chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee, and taught the 3rd grade boy’s Sunday School Class for fourteen years.  His efforts in the church nurtured the growth of many young men and women, some of whom went on to serve as pastors, deacons, music directors, Sunday School teachers and more.

In addition to his service to the church, Raybourn was a successful business owner, having founded Cibolo Electric and The Pit Pros in Universal City, Texas.  Over the years, he became a role model and mentor to countless individuals, earning the love and admiration of all who knew him.

Raybourn’s legacy of faith, service and love will live on in the lives of those he touched.  He leaves behind a deep and lasting impact, and his memory will be cherished by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Hospice for the great care of Ray and the family.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by   Rev. Jim Collison, III and Rev. Wilburn Bonta

BURIAL:   Cub Run Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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

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Wanda Moran

Posted by on Mar 4, 2025

Wanda Moran of Campbellsville, daughter of the late H. L. Elam and Ora Hopkins Elam, was born September 17, 1935 in McCrory, Arkansas.  She died at 9:45 A.M., Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age: 89

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle.

Wanda was a retired employee of White Castle having served thirty-eight years with the company.

She united in marriage to William “Bill” Blaine Moran October 12, 1958 and he preceded her in death November 28, 2022.

Wanda is survived by two daughters and one son:  Vickie Coulson and husband, Robert of Des Moines, Iowa, Phyllis King and husband, Kris of Lakeland, Florida and William B. Moran, Jr. and wife, Kim of Clemmons, North Carolina; daughter-in-law, Christine Moran Cundiff and husband, Tommy of Campbellsville; thirteen grandchildren:  Rachel Ashley and husband, James, Courtney Moran, Jordan Moran, Cody Moran and wife, Makenzie, Alexandrya Moran, Kara-Lynn Moran, John Seydlitz and wife, Rachel, Chastity Mylin and husband, Gregg, Makayla Fagan and husband, Shawn, Ryan Coulson and wife, Lauren, Michael Leitner and wife, Tiffany, Mark Paul and Christina Kosiorek and husband, David; fifteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Phillip Elam and wife, Brenda of Brentwood, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Wanda was also preceded in death by a son, James Wayne Moran November 6, 2003.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon, Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    12:00 Noon, Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob  Cutler and Pastor John Seydlitz

BURIAL:   Judd Cemetery, Green County, Kentucky

 

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Tom Caldwell

Posted by on Mar 3, 2025

Tom Caldwell of Campbellsville, son of the late William Morton Caldwell, Sr. and Odessa Shankle Caldwell, was born January 25, 1945 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

He died at 1:30 A.M., Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Campbellsville, aged 80.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church.

Tom served his country honorably in the United States Army Reserves.

He worked for Eastern Airlines for 26 years, was a former news anchor for the Big Dawg WVLC 99.9FM, and retired from owning and running a real estate brokerage in Campbellsville.
Tom was united in marriage to Julie Gaffin on May 9, 1970.
Besides his wife, Julie Caldwell of Campbellsville, Tom is survived by two sons:
Todd Caldwell and wife, Cami of Highlands Ranch, Colorado and Brian Caldwell and wife, Shannon of Lone Tree, Colorado; eight grandchildren:  Emily Caldwell, Sarah Caldwell, Heath Caldwell, John Caldwell, Luke Caldwell, Sam Caldwell, Brayden Caldwell and Charlotte Caldwell; one sister, Marilyn Gauvin of Westminster, Massachusetts; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death in 2015 by his brother Morton Caldwell.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, March 7, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Friday, March 7, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Murphy and Rev. Paul J. Dicken

BURIAL:  Bethel Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BETHEL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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