Gleneve Robinson

Posted by on Dec 18, 2016

robinsonGleneve Robinson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Sherman Appleby and Georgia Guthrie Appleby, was born April 30, 1933, in Clinton County, Kentucky. She died at 7:25 P.M., Saturday, December 17, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Albany Independent Baptist Church.
Gleneve was a retired employee of the Clinton County School System.
She united in marriage to Harold Robinson January 28, 1955; he preceded her in death January 5, 1998.
She is survived by one daughter and one son: Connie Wooley and husband, Matthew of Campbellsville and Dwayne Robinson and wife, Kristy of Cookeville, Tennessee; five grandchildren: Sarah Hampton and husband, Brian and Rachael Mattingly and husband, Ryan of Campbellsville, Lindsey Robinson, Brandon Robinson and Sydney Robinson of Cookeville, Tennessee; one sister and one brother; Margaret Brown and husband, Paul of Albany and Kenneth Appleby and wife, Beula of New Castle, Indiana; two sisters-in-law: Frances Appleby of New Castle, Indiana and Jane Appleby of Albany; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Gleneve was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Ray Appleby, Jessie Appleby and Bessie Sidwell.
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VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Melvin Daniels

BURIAL: 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Cave Springs Cemetery in Clinton County

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James “Jimmy” Sluder

Posted by on Dec 18, 2016

sluder-001 James “Jimmy” Sluder of Liberty, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late John Sylvester Sluder and Lettie Cox Sluder, was born February 21, 1952 in Sandwich, Illinois. He died at 11:12 A.M., Saturday, December 17, 2016 in Liberty. Age: 64
He professed faith in Christ and raised his son in the Baptist Faith.
Jimmy was a retired employee of Parker Kalon. Mr. Sluder was a self-taught guitarist and dobro player and would entertain people occasionally at the Wagon Wheel. He and his friends spent many hours enjoying each other’s musical talents in Jimmy’s building. Jimmy often liked to talk on his CB radio and was an animal lover, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his grandsons.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: James Anthony and Mallory Sluder of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Hunter Lake Sluder and Kaiden Anthony Sluder of Campbellsville; six sisters: Lillie Benningfield, Beechel Clark, Linda Newton and husband, Michael, Helen Claywell and husband, Gary, Jane Dudgeon and husband, David and Shirley Graybeal and husband, Roy all of Campbellsville; mother of his son, Linda Sue Sluder; his companion, Shirley DeGeer of Liberty; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends who will all miss him.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Harold Sluder, Charles Sluder and Aline Vannice.

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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, December 19, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Don Watson

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Dr. James H. Wentworth

Posted by on Dec 15, 2016

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Dr. James H. Wentworth of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Mattie Wentworth Greenwood and Frank P. Wentworth, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He was born in Bedford, Kentucky on May 22, 1937. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley DeBord Wentworth, March 2002. Brothers: Paul, Harry and Charles Wentworth and one sister Judy Stanley.
He was a member of Spurlington United Methodist Church.
Jim served as head basketball coach at Wesley College in Dover, Delaware for 40 years. He was awarded Wesley Professor Emeritus; inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Lindsey Wilson College, Pfeiffer University, Wesley College and the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. The Wesley College gymnasium is named the “Jim and Shirley Wentworth Gymnasium.” He also received Wesley College President’s Award for Excellence and Performance and a Doctorate of Public Service.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah, son Chris (Sarah); stepsons, Stan McCubbin (Brandy) and Todd McCubbin (Liz). Grandchildren: Callie, Chloe, Jayden and Kenley McCubbin, Kayden Long and Emma Wentworth.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 16, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Minister Derek W. Hunter and Rev. Robert Morris
PRIVATE BURIAL: Science Hill Cemetery in Science Hill, Kentucky
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Wesley College Scholarship Fund or Hosparus of Green River and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

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Lula Francis “Lou” Brown, 71

Posted by on Dec 13, 2016

lula-brown Mrs. Lula Francis “Lou” Brown of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Elmer and Flossie Jane (Goff) Warren, was born in Somerset on April 22, 1945. She left this world to be united with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at her home. She was 71 years, 9 months, and 19 days of age. Mrs. Brown professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Saloma Baptist Church. She was an administrative clerk for home health agencies. As a talented pianist, she enjoyed visiting area churches and playing during their services.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

One daughter: Charman Barnes of Campbellsville,

One son: Kyle Brown of Campbellsville,

A granddaughter: Shelbi Barnes of Campbellsville,

Two special friends: Shelia Thomas of Campbellsville, and Betty Judd of Greensburg,

And a host of extended family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a brother and sister, Donald Warren and Betty Jane Warren.

All services were held privately. L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.lrpetty-logo

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Tina Rose Penick, 52

Posted by on Dec 13, 2016

penick-picMrs. Tina Rose Penick of Summersville, daughter of Lovan (Graham) Kerr and the late Marvin Penick, passed from this life on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at her home. Born in Taylor County on August 5, 1964, she was 52 years, 4 months, and 5 days of age. Mrs. Penick was a certified nursing assistant before becoming disabled. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Presbyterian denomination.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

One daughter: Christina Marie Cowan of Campbellsville,

Her mother: Lovan Kerr of Campbellsville,

Two sisters: Teresa J. Milby and Virginia Shutters, both of Greensburg,

Two grandchildren: Cash Cowan and Mia Raye Lumpkin,

And a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Cremation was chosen and there will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Penick on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 14, from 1:00 PM EST until time for the service.lrpetty-logo

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James “Jimmy” Franklin

Posted by on Dec 13, 2016

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James “Jimmy” Franklin of Lexington, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Claude Franklin and Rena Belle Shipp Franklin, was born December 18, 1935, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:25 A.M., Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Lexington.
Age: 80
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a farmer.
He united in marriage to Norma Jean Barnett October 5, 1957
Besides his wife, Norma Jean Franklin of Lexington, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Kaye and Brian Hinton of Campbellsville; one grandson, Brandon Skaggs and wife, April of Lexington; one great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Reese Skaggs of Lexington; one sister, Frances Franklin of Blacklick, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
James was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Charles “Cotton” Franklin, Junior Franklin, Betty Sharp and Virginia Bear.
VISITATION: 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 16, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 16, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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G. T. Leach

Posted by on Dec 12, 2016

g-t-leach-001G. T. Leach of Campbellsville, son of the late G. T. Leach, Sr. and Ina Hurt Leach, was born October 17, 1935, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 3:10 P.M., Sunday, December 11, 2016 in Lexington. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and attended First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp.
He was a retired employee of McMahan Furniture Company in Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Margie McMahan April 5, 1957.
Besides his wife, Margie Leach of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Michelle Leach of Campbellsville; one granddaughter, Brianne Mingey and husband, Seth of Fayetteville, North Carolina; one sister, Paula Shively of Campbellsville; one niece, Sherry Gabehart of Campbellsville; two great-nephews: Bear Gabehart of Versailles and Patric Gabehart of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Butler
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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French, Richard M. “Buster”, Age 81

Posted by on Dec 12, 2016

Richard M. “Buster” French, age 81, of Campbellsville, died Monday, December 12, 2016 at the home of his sister following an illness.

Buster was born October 13, 1935 in Taylor County to the late Charlie and Lissie Harris French.    Also, preceding him in death was a son, David Richard French, a brother, Bobby French, a half sister, Mildred Shuffett and a nephew, David Ford.

Over the years, he worked as a carpenter as well as working part-time at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.   Buster was of the Baptist Faith.

He is survived by two brothers, Clifford French of Campbellsville and Garnett French of Ohio and one sister, Betty Wilson of Campbellsville.    Several nieces and nephews survive as well as a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Ford officiating. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

The family requests visitation from 10 a.m. until time for the service at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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Gerald Stanley Skaggs

Posted by on Dec 11, 2016

gerald-skaggs-001Gerald Stanley Skaggs of Campbellsville, son of the late Stanley Skaggs and Elizabeth Hunt Skaggs, was born January 23, 1945 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at
3:00A.M., Saturday, December 10, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 71
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
He was a farmer and former employee of Fruit of the Loom and Parker Kalon.
He united in marriage to Birdie L. Gaddie February 1, 1964.
Besides his wife, Birdie L. Skaggs of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and two daughters: Teresa Handy and husband, Brian, Jerry Skaggs and wife, Gayle, and Mary Gabehart and husband, C.J., of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Brandee Flick and husband, Alex of Clarksville, Indiana, Brianna Handy, Madison Handy, Emilee Gabehart and Justin Gabehart of Campbellsville; two step-grandchildren, Adrienne Hash and husband, Griffin and Scott Davis of Campbellsville, two step-great-grandchildren: Gracyne Hash and Seth Hash; one niece and one nephew, Debbie Evans and Philip Hanley and many other relatives and friends.
Gerald was also preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Hanley.

VISITATION:5:00-8:00 P.M. Monday, December 12, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James Jones

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Gracie Jeter

Posted by on Dec 9, 2016

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Gracie Jeter of Campbellsville, daughter of the late W. T. Martin and Mary Myrtle Rucker Martin, was born January 10, 1920, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:00 A.M., Friday, December 9, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 96
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Bible Baptist Tabernacle. She was a retired owner and operator of the Purple & Gold Restaurant in Campbellsville.
Gracie united in marriage to Richard Jeter September 24, 1950.
Besides her husband, Richard Jeter of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons: Dr. Harold Wilkerson and wife, Brenda and Dr. Richard Allen Jeter and wife, Eveylene of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Dr. Andrea Russell and husband, Dr. Dirk Russell of Canton, Georgia, Jarrod Wilkerson, Erin Martin and husband, Kelly and Ashley Dooley and husband, Damon of Campbellsville and Matt Underwood and wife, Jeanette of LaGrange; twelve great-grand-grandchildren: Madelyn Russell, Jillian Russell, Ava Russell and Luke Russell of Canton, Georgia, Jackson Martin, Maxwell Davis, Zachary Martin and Sarah Davis of Campbellsville, Hannah Underwood and Noah Underwood of LaGrange and Shelby Dooley and Payton Dooley of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Garland Martin.
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VISITATION: After 3:00 P.M., Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle

FUNERAL SERVICE: 6:00 P.M., Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler

ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum

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