Betty Ann Miller Gaines

Posted by on Sep 15, 2016

Betty Ann Miller Gaines, 81, formerly of Campbellsville, died September 13, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Russell Gaines; parents, R. A. “Dick” Miller and Virginia Callison Miller; brothers: James Richard “Jim Dick” Miller, Charles Douglas, “C. D.” Miller; sisters: Jane Abigail Miller Kennedy Cantrell and Pat Winston Miller Tapscott.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Gaines Uzzle of Knoxville, Tennessee and her grandson and wife, Patrick and Brooke Uzzle, also of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Betty lived and worked in Hodgenville, Kentucky before moving to Oak Ridge and Lenoir City, Tennessee, where she has lived for the last 21 years. She had a fun personality and was loved by many.

The body was cremated and a graveside service for family and friends will be held Monday, September 19, 2016 in Brookside Cemetery at 11:00 A.M.. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Parkinson Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, New York 10018 or go online at www.support.pdf.org.

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Lisa G. Edwards, 52

Posted by on Sep 12, 2016

edwardsMrs. Lisa G. Edwards of Campbellsville, the daughter of Paul Edwards of St. Petersburg, Florida and the late Doris Kline Edwards, was born Sunday, December 8, 1963 in York, Pennsylvania and departed this life on Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. She was 52 years, 9 months and 3 days of age.
She was a former motel and hotel manager and was a childcare worker. She enjoyed her grandchildren, watching movies and puzzle books and was of the Christian Faith.
Besides her father, she is survived by three children: Amanda Tate and fiancé : Jason Pace, Andrew Tate and wife Tonya, all of Campbellsville and Adam Tate of Greensburg; one sister and two brothers: Donna Hammer, Craig Edwards and Steven Hammer all of Florida; ten grandchildren: Alice McGuffin, Vera Brown, Vivian Brown, Dalton Brown, Cohen Moon, Raven Tate, Raziel Tate, Gabriella Tate, Solara Tate and Zachary Pace; one great-grandchild: Preston Milby and one expectant granddaughter: Baby Girl Milby; a special Aunt: Linda Richardson and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband: Richard Soucy and a brother: Roger Edwards.

A memorial service for Lisa G. Edwards, will be Friday, September 16, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Visitation after 4:30 P.M. Friday until time for service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.LRPETTY LOGO

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Barbara Ann Abell, 70

Posted by on Sep 11, 2016

abellMrs. Barbara Ann Abell, 70, of Campbellsville, died Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Louisville at Norton’s Hospital.
Born October 17, 1945 in the Merrimac community of Taylor county, she was the daughter of the late Mary Leeann “Helena” Brown. Barbara was raised by her grandparents Willie & Lee Brown of the Cuddler Creek Community of Taylor County and attended the Merrimac School.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Elkhorn Baptist Church. She worked many years as assistant manager and waitress for Druther’s Restaurant in Lebanon and was an E.M.T. for the Marion County Emergency Services in Lebanon for a short time and a caregiver for the elderly.

Survivors include her children, Rebecca (Bob) Dutill of Tarpon Springs, FL., Victor Abell of Lebanon, Chuck Abell of Indiana, Leonard (Wilma) Abell of Campbellsville and Ada Abell of Harrodsburg.
Eleven grandchildren of which four she raised: LeeAnn Abell, John Abell, Drew Abell, Tesla Abell; fourteen great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her grandparents and mother, Mrs. Abell was preceded in death by a brother, Amos O’Daniel Jr. Also known as Junior Brown.

The funeral service for Mrs. Barbara Ann Abell, will be Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, Ky. Visitation is at 11am. Burial to follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Casey County. Bro. Haywood Riner will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Thursday until time for service.LRPETTY LOGO

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Kelsi Michelle Brown

Posted by on Sep 5, 2016

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Kelsi Michelle Brown of Campbellsville, loving daughter of E. G. Brown Jr. and Jeanne Caulk Brown was born May 27, 1990 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She died at 1:27 A.M., Sunday, September 4, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. Age: 26.
She professed faith in Christ at the age of 9.
She was a graduate of the Art Institute of Indianapolis with a Bachelor degree in Fashion Design and served an internship in Los Angeles, California. She was many things, to many people: she was an artist, designer, baker, shoe collector, animal lover and a loyal, generous friend who loved to make people laugh.
Besides her parents, E. G. and Jeanne Brown of Campbellsville, she is survived by one sister: Kristen Caulk Brockman of Los Angeles, California; maternal grandmother, Lorene Caulk of Campbellsville; two uncles and two aunts: Doug Caulk and wife, Patti, Chris Caulk, Cheryl Magers and husband, Gary and Libby Caulk of Campbellsville; her fur babies, Honey Bee and Peach; several cousins and many other relatives and many dear friends, whose children called her “Miss Kelsi” and “Auntie Kelsi.”
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Robert L. “Bob” Caulk, paternal grandparents, Edward G. Brown Sr. and Minnie Gray Brown Coleman and her special fur baby, Chi Chi.

VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy, Rev. Jim Murphy and Dr. James Jones with burial in Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE DONATIONS TO CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FOR KELSI’S KLIMBERS BENEFITING CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Willard L. Brewer, 77

Posted by on Sep 4, 2016

Brewer Mr. Willard L. Brewer of Campbellsville was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 15, 1939 to the late Howard and Sadie (Price) Brewer. He departed this life on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 77 years and 19 days of age. He was married to Mrs. Geraldine (Lawson) Brewer, who preceded him in death on November 9, 2015. Mr. Brewer professed faith in Christ, and lived his life as a moral example to others. He was employed at the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville until retirement.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

One son: Ricky Brewer of Campbellsville,

One sister: Dorothy Hester and husband Daniel of Louisville,

Three grandchildren: Candace Sneed and husband Jason, Blake Brewer and wife Danielle, and Emma Brewer, all of Campbellsville,

One nephew: Marty Hester of Louisville,

And a host of extended family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond Brewer, Claudie Brewer, and Everett Brewer.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Brewer at 11:00 AM EST on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Mr. Brewer will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Old Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, September 5, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations the Resident Council at Grandview Nursing and Rehab Center. Those can be made at the funeral home.LRPETTY LOGO

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Rev. Greg Rueda, Sr, 61

Posted by on Sep 3, 2016

Rueda2 Rev. Greg Rueda of Campbellsville, son of the late Albert Rueda and Jean and Philip “Popo” Scudieri, was born on August 29, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. He departed this life on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago after failing to recover from a medical procedure. He was 61 years and 3 days of age. Rev. Rueda was a retiree of CSX Transportation, where he had worked several years as a supervisor on the railway lines. After a lengthy courtship, he married his sweetheart Brenda Graham on April 15, 2015 and together they shared many distinctive experiences. Rev. Reuda professed faith in Christ, and was a member of the Robinson Creek Baptist Church. Ever selfless, he gained great joy from encouraging others in their walk with Christ, and his considerate heart allowed him to instantly connect with and uplift those of all faiths and denominations.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Brenda Rueda of Campbellsville,

Three children: Gregory Rueda, Jr., Joshua Rueda, and Jessica Rueda Lindemulder, all of Chicago,

Two grandchildren: Trace Rueda and Benjimen Rueda,

A stepdaughter: Rebecca Fox of Chicago,

Step-grandchildren: Christopher Fox, Andrew Fox, and Ava Rose,

Four sisters: Christina Wethington of Greensburg, Olivia “Bo” Wethington of Greensburg, Cynthia Rueda of Illinois, and Angelina Scudieri and companion Mercedes Medina of Greensburg,

One brother: Clark Rueda of Chicago,

His mother-in-law and father-in-law: Dorothy Graham Skaggs and W.C. Skaggs of Campbellsville,

One brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Marshall and Denise Graham of Campbellsville,

Several nieces, nephews, and cousins,

And a host of extended family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Rev. Rueda on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating. Entombment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 6, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.

Ministry and cooking were two of Rev. Rueda’s favorite pastimes. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of contributions to the kitchen department of Robinson Creek Baptist Church. Those can be made at the funeral home or church.LRPETTY LOGO

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Eugene St. Clair

Posted by on Sep 2, 2016

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Eugene St. Clair of Campbellsville, son of the late Robert Lee St. Clair and Edna Johns St. Clair, was born May 14, 1927, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:45 A.M., Thursday, September 1, 2016 in Bowling Green. Age: 89
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army
He became a mason in 1948 and was a member of the ElkHorn Masonic Lodge #568 F. & A.M and some of Eugene’s hobbies included fishing and horse racing.
He was a retired supervisor for Tennessee Gas Transmission Company.
He united in marriage to Doris Marcum June 5, 1948. She preceded him in death February 15, 2009.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Dee Dee and Tony Davis of ElkHorn; two grandchildren: Christy Quinn and husband, Ryan of Campbellsville and Jordon Davis of ElkHorn; two great-grandchildren: Haley Vetter and Gavin Vetter; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Logan Vetter; eight sisters and two brothers; Lovena St. Clair, Mildred Penn, Lois Goff, Elsie St. Clair, Ora Lee Dearen, Beulah Cole, Opal Marcum, Florence Marlow, Reed St. Clair and Edwin “Buster” St. Clair.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, September 2, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
Masonic Service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M., Friday, September 2, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Catherine Turner Feather

Posted by on Aug 29, 2016

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Catherine Turner Feather of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Redman L. Turner and Naomi Smith Turner, was born December 16, 1929, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She died at 3:04 P.M., Monday, August 29, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church where she had played the organ for many years.
Mrs. Feather retired from the Taylor County School System after 30 years of dedication to both the special education and preschool programs.
She united in marriage to Stanley S. Feather, Sr. who preceded her in death May 24, 1989.
She is survived by five sons and one daughter: Terry Feather, Gary Feather and wife, Lori of Campbellsville, David Feather of Greensburg, Johnny Feather and wife, Deana of Somerset, Stanley “Smitty” Feather, Jr. and wife, Brenda Fister of Berthoud, Colorado and Frances Feather of Versailles; ten grandchildren: Jessica Feather and husband, Ben Brubaker, Paul Feather and wife, Terra Currie-Feather, Ellen Feather, Matthew Feather, Hannah Feather, John Feather, Mark Feather, Genesis Feather, Alex Gaskins and Isaac Gaskins; four great-grandchildren: Hayden, Zinnia, Ash and Magnolia; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one brother, James “Jimmy” Turner and a son-in-law, Mark Bell.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 31, 2016
at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 1, 2016 at
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Paul J. Dicken

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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Posted by on Aug 29, 2016

Charolette Crouse, age 71, formerly of Campbellsville died Friday, August 26, 2016 in Springfield, IL where she had lived for the past 30 years.  A social worker, she had been employed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

She was born January 24, 1945 in Taylor County, KY to the late Virgil and Mamie Rice Phillips and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph Phillips and Harry Less Phillips and a sister, Kathleen Moore.

She is survived by her brother, Roy Phillips and his wife, Cindy of Leitchfield.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the Phillips Family Cemetery.

Family and friends will gather at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Wednesday prior to leaving for the cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the Phillips Cemetery Fund which may sent to Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, 503 E. Main ST., Campbellsville, KY 42718.

Online condolences may be left at LyonDeWittBerry.com

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Robert “Bob” Wheeler, 68

Posted by on Aug 26, 2016

Bob 2Mr. Robert Henry “Bob” Wheeler of Campbellsville passed from this life on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center after a battle with cancer. Born in Estill County, Kentucky on February 26, 1948 to the late Charles and Nancy Boyd (Lunsford) Wheeler, he was 68 years and 6 months of age at the time of his death. Mr. Wheeler spent the majority of his life in the construction industry. As a young child, his mother and father had instilled in him a faith in Christ, and earlier this year, he was saved and baptized in the Baptist faith.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Three children: Melinda Howard and husband Coy of Springfield, Mary Wheeler of Louisville, and Bro. Clay Wheeler and wife Heather of Staffordsville,

Two sisters: Margarita Thomas of Lexington, and Sue Dabney and husband Billy of Mannsville,

Four grandchildren: Jacob Howard, Derek Howard, Matilyn Wheeler, and Elias Wheeler,

A niece and nephew: Ann Dabney and Neil Dabney and wife Jaclyn,

And a host of other family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Curtis Wheeler.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Wheeler on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 6:00 PM EST at the Meadowview Baptist Church, 1211 Elkhorn Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 with Bro. Clay Wheeler officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church after 4:00 PM until time for the service, and after the service until 8:00 PM. At Mr. Wheeler’s request, his ashes will be returned to Estill County for burial in the family cemetery alongside his parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of contributions to the burial expenses. Those can be made online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page, or in person at the church during the ceremony. They may also be mailed to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718, c/o Bob Wheeler.LRPETTY LOGO

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