Sharon Hickerson Perry

Posted by on Mar 16, 2017

Sharon Hickerson Perry, formerly of Eminence, Kentucky, daughter of the late Edward Hickerson and Elmer Tungate Hickerson, was born May 17, 1953 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Villa Hills, Kentucky. Age: 63
Sharon united in marriage to Lewis Perry, who preceded her in death October 29, 2008.
She is survived by two daughters: Eva Luanne Sciscoe and husband, Paul of Independence, Kentucky and Andrea Perry of Cleves, Ohio; five grandchildren: Daniel and Henry Aug, Annmarie, Elizabeth and Vincent Sciscoe; one sister, Eva White and husband, Ralph of Campbellsville, Kentucky; other relatives and a host of friends.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS

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James “Big Foot” McNear, 69

Posted by on Mar 16, 2017

Mr. James “Big Foot” McNear of Campbellsville was born on July 9, 1947 in Louisville to Flossie (Keith) Warren and the late Bernard McNear. He departed this life on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville after an illness. He was 69 years, 8 months, and 3 days of age. Mr. McNear professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a former truck driver and CB and HAM radio operator and loved talking to and meeting new people. It was not by accident that he was always on the Confederate side during Civil War renenactments, either.

Mr. McNear leaves to cherish his memory:

Three children: John McNear and wife Nikki of Colorado, Ray McNear of LaGrange, and Greg McNear of Campbellsville,

His mother: Flossie Warren and husband Herman of Campbellsville,

Six brothers and sisters: Leon Warren and wife Theresa, Brenda Roberts and husband Keith, and Linda Riley and husband Steve, all of Louisville, Gayle Cox and husband Stevie, Carolyn Thompson and husband Billy, and Roger Warren, all of Campbellsville,

Four grandchildren,

His fiancée: Vickie Young of Campbellsville,

And a host of other friends and family.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 PM EST. At the request of Mr. McNear, there will be no formal funeral service. A private interment service will be conducted at a later date.

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Travis Chad Ford, age 35

Posted by on Mar 15, 2017

 

Travis Chad Ford, age 35 of Campbellsville, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at his home in Campbellsville.

Chad was born on May 4, 1981 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Gerald Thomas Ford and Sharon Spradlin Ford who survives.    Over the years, he had worked as a mechanic in the auto repair business which he enjoyed.

Besides his mother, Chad is survived by a brother Christopher Thomas Ford of Minnesota and a sister Jennifer Haffly and her husband Anthony of Winchester.  Also surviving is his grandmother, Eula Mae Ford as well as a niece Rinoa Haffly, a nephew, Ezekiel Ford and uncle, Kent Ford.

The Funeral Service for Travis Chad Ford will be Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Pastor Dwayne Lobb officiating.     The family request visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service with cremation to follow.

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Norma Faye Newton, 66

Posted by on Mar 15, 2017

Mrs. Norma Faye Newton of Campbellsville was born on August 17, 1950 in Lebanon to the late Clayton and Imogene (Proffitt) Yates. She departed this life on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Springview Hospital in Lebanon after an extended illness being 66 years, 6 months, and 25 days of age. Mrs. Newton professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church. She was a former dental assistant and wife of Tommy Jack Newton, who preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

One daughter: Michelle Fisher and fiancé Jeff Clark of Campbellsville,

Two sisters: Jewell Murray and husband Lindsey of Georgetown, and Sherry Cecil and husband Greg of Franklin,

One brother: Phillip Yates and wife Chris of Campbellsville,

Two grandchildren: Madison Fisher and Kara Fisher,

And a host of other family and close friends.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Newton on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 1:00 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Ray Roberts will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, March 18, after 10:30 AM until time for the service.

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Gwendolyn Whitley

Posted by on Mar 13, 2017

Gwendolyn Whitley of Elizabethtown, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Earl Kelly and Pauline Whitlock Kelly, was born March 3, 1940 in Green County, Kentucky. She died at 11:59 P.M., Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Elizabethtown. Age: 77
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of New Hope Community Church in Elizabethtown.
Traveling was always a favorite pastime for Gwendolyn, as was enjoying good music. Most of her joy came from her family; she loved to spend time with them. She truly took delight in the happiness of others, especially her family and closest friends.
Gwendolyn united in marriage to Donald Whitley on December 2, 1962.
Besides her husband of 54 years, she is survived by two sons: Marcus Whitley and wife, Stacey of Leitchfield and Donnie Whitley of Elizabethtown; two grandchildren: Sydne Hope Whitley of Leitchfield and Landon Whitley of Elizabethtown; two step-grandchildren: Ethan Hinson and wife, Nicole of Brownsville and Ian Hinson and wife, Destiny of Lebanon, TN; two great-grandchildren: Aubrey Hinson of Brownsville and Ahliana Hinson of Lebanon, TN; two brothers: Joe Kelly and wife, Ruth of Harrodsburg and Lilburn Kelly and wife, Inez of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Herb Williams, Pastor Philip Quisenberry and Paula Quisenberry

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE HOSPARUS OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

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Sandra “Sandy” Schneider, age 67

Posted by on Mar 13, 2017

Sandra W. “Sandy” Schneider, age 67, of Columbia, died Friday, March 10, 2017, at her home in Adair County after an illness of two years.

Sandy was born on November 20, 1949 in Greensburg, KY to the late Joe and Tressye Finn Whitlock. At the time of her death she was of the Catholic faith and was a member of Our Lady Perpetual Help. She was an avid reader and liked to paint in her spare time.

On March 14th, Sandy would have celebrated her 28th wedding anniversary with her husband, John Schneider, who survives. Also surviving is son, Trent Judd and his wife Brittany of Greensburg as well as four step-children, John Schneider, Jr. of Kentucky, Robert Schneider and Bobby Schneider of Florida and Joseph Schneider of New York.

The funeral services for Sandy will be held on Friday, March 17th at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Saju Vadakumpadan, C.M.I., officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.

A prayer service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 16th followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

Online condolences may be posted at LyonDeWittBerry.com .

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Captain William L. Straley, II

Posted by on Mar 10, 2017

Captain William L. Straley, II of Campbellsville, son of the late William Leo Straley, Sr and Geneva French Straley, was born on March 23, 1924 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 11:01 P.M., Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 92
William was a captain in the US Merchant Marines for nearly 50 years and was employed by ExxonMobil and the American Maritime Officer’s Union. As a US Merchant Mariner he earned veteran status for his service in the US Merchant Fleet during World War II. During that time he survived a German U-boat attack that sunk the ship he was serving on in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Besides his wife, Genrose Straley of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters and two sons: Jennifer Rattliff and husband, James, Gayle Feldman and Jeffrey Straley and wife, Deborah of Campbellsville and John Straley and wife, Barb of Lexington; nine grandchildren: LeAnn Stanfield Straley, Justin Rattliff, Olivia Rattliff, Chase Feldman and wife, Terrah and Samantha Willis of Campbellsville, Richie Deener of Louisville, Jonathan Straley, Laura Straley and Clint Durham of Lexington and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, William L. Straley, III and a brother, J.T. Straley.

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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
by Rev. Darrell Vance

BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SUGGESTED TO BE DONATIONS THE TAYLOR COUNTY MINISTERIAL FOOD PANTRY OR CHARITY OF ONES CHOICE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Jesse Kendall

Posted by on Mar 10, 2017

Jesse Kendall of Campbellsville, son of the late Gurvis Kendall and Gladys Head Kendall, was born on May 29, 1941 in Monroe County, Kentucky. He died at 11:09 A.M., Thursday,
March 9, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 75
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Sunny Hill Church of Christ.
Although he enjoyed spending time outdoors tending the roses, coon hunting or just taking the time to look at a car or truck, his favorite pastime was always truck driving. To him it was more than a profession, it was a passion. He retired from driving a semi-truck after working for both, Fruit of the Loom and H & O Transport.
He united in marriage to Linda Dearing December 25, 1960 and she preceded him in death April 6, 1994.
He united in marriage to Lois Parsons Lobb May 27, 1995.
Besides his wife, Lois Lobb Kendall of Campbellsville he is survived by two daughters:
Sherry Kendall and LoAnne Calmes and husband, Kelly of Campbellsville; two step-children: Wendell Lobb and wife, Miranda of Walton and Wanda Keltner of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Jonathan Cook of Campbellsville and Devin Kendall of Lexington; four step-grandchildren: Krisinda Jeffries and husband, Greg and Andrea Rosales and fiancée John Shofner of Campbellsville, Brandon Lobb and wife Shelbi of Chicago and Michael Lobb of Erlanger; two step-great-grandchildren: Cameron Jeffries and Gracie Lobb; two brothers: Charles Kendall of Elizabethtown and Billy Kendall and wife, Shirley of Bowling Green; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ruby Nell and Ronald Hagan of Tompkinsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Jesse was also preceded in death by a brother, Randall Kendall; a step-son-in-law, Randall Keltner and a step- grandson, Jordon Daniel Lobb.

VISITATION: 5:00-8:00P.M., Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Steve Lee

BURIAL: Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SUGGESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Marshall “Dinky” Graham, 66

Posted by on Mar 9, 2017

Marshall Daryl “Dinky” Graham, the son of the late Ezra Holmes and Ermine Graham Johnson, was born Wednesday, February 21, 1951 in Taylor County and departed this life on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 66 years and 15 days of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the God’s Grace Church in Campbellsville.
He was an employee for the Taylor County Sheriff Department, he was a Constable in the 4th District and in maintenance at the Splash Carwash and was formerly employed by Vaughn Shrader Cleaning Service in Campbellsville for over 11 years.
Marshall also enjoyed and took pride in coaching little league, he loved telling stories about his hunting and fishing experiences and spending time with his furry companion Sasha.
Marshall was preceded in death by two children: Peggy Jolene Graham and Marshall Daryl “Buck” Graham and two brothers: Vernon Graham and Stanley Graham.
Survivors include: Susan (Volk) Graham of Campbellsville; seven children: Marcella “Crickett” Graham of Ohio, Marshell Tompkins and husband Larry, Melissa Newton and Greg Herbig all of Louisville, Kim Mitchell and husband Joe, Jeff Herbig and Kevin Herbig, all of Campbellsville; four brothers and sisters: Allen Holmes and wife Sandy, JoAnn Lotter and husband Harold and Carolyn Taylor all of Campbellsville and Jimmy Holmes of Elizabethtown.
Also surviving is a daughter-in-law: Jessica Graham of Dry Ridge; sisters-in-law: Barbara Fritz, Carole Hogan and Debbie Harrod and husband Jim; 14 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Marshall Daryl “Dinky” Graham will be conducted Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 12 Noon in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Ed Parrott will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Friday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

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Shirley Beams, age 73

Posted by on Mar 9, 2017

Shirley Ann Beams, age 73, of Campbellsville died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her residence after an illness.

Shirley was born on June 12, 1943, the daughter of the late Leonard and Essie Underwood Perkins.   Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donnie Lee and Robert Earl Perkins and a sister, Mildred Christine Perkins.      She had worked as a nurse prior to her retirement.  She was of the Christian faith and at the time of her death, was a member of Grace Mission Church.

She is survived by her husband, Earl E. Beams and a daughter, Marie Dudley and son, Steve Beams and his wife Rhonda, all of Campbellsville.   Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, Megan Marie Dudley, Cameron Dudley, Alyssa Dudley, Ashley Burton, Daniel Beams and Brenna Lenz as well as 4 great grandchildren, Camden Dudley, Easton Beams, Ethan Burton and Audra Burton.

The funeral for Shirley will be on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Harrah officiating.  Burial will follow in Beams Cemetery. Serving as casket bearers are Jason Milby, Andy Lenz, Cameron Dudley, Daniel Beams, Rodney Burton, Mickey Sapp, William Abrell and Rodney Lemon.

Family request visitation from 11:00  a.m. until service time on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.    Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to American Cancer Society and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be posted at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry.com

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