Jackie Perkins, Sr, 68

Posted by on Feb 26, 2016

Perkins PICMr. Jackie Andrew Perkins, Sr. was born on Monday, November 17, 1947 in Taylor County to the late Elmer Lewis and Ethel (Poff) Perkins. He departed this life on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at his home in Campbellsville. He was 68 years, 3 months, and 8 days of age. Mr. Perkins was a carpenter and woodworker most of his life, and had a knack for being able to fix whatever he set his mind to. He was the lifetime companion and husband to Mrs. Ruth Elaine Perkins, who survives.

Besides his wife, he also leaves behind:
Three sons: Jackie Andrew Perkins, Jr. and wife Teresa of New Haven, Randy Perkins of Campbellsville, and Barry Perkins and wife Melissa, also of Campbellsville,
Four brothers and one sister: Perline Humpress and husband Harold Lee of Casey Creek, Gordon Perkins and wife Sue of Elkhorn, Tommy Perkins and wife Marsha of Fairdale, Bobby Perkins and wife Linda of Knifley, and Terry Perkins and wife Stacey of Russell Springs,
A sister-in-law: Judy Perkins of Knifley,
Nine grandchildren,
Two great-grandchildren,
Special friends: Raymond and Bunny Morris, Johnny and Diane Amburgey, Timmy Davis, Bob and Gail Sponhour, and Rick and Ellen Corum,
And a host of extended family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, Donnie Perkins.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Perkins on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, February 28, after 5:00 PM EST.LRPETTY LOGO

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Linda Richerson, 70

Posted by on Feb 24, 2016

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Mrs. Linda L. Richerson of Larue County, formerly of Campbellsville, was born on December 4, 1945 in Cook County, Illinois to the late George and Alberta (Nox) Sheets. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital after an illness. She was 70 years, 2 months, and 19 days of age. Mrs. Richerson professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church. She was the bookkeeper for Glasscock Body Shop for several years, and was a CNA and an at-home caregiver. She was a member of the Twilight Twirlers, a square dance troupe, and the Campbellsville Emmaus. She loved to watch a Disney movie and spend time with her family, playing bingo, and watching the Kentucky Wildcats. Her serious side came out only during Monopoly matches or card games; she was always competitive and hard to beat. She found relaxation in computer games and gardening, along with several other hobbies.

Mrs. Richerson leaves to cherish her memory:
Two sons and one daughter: Bryan Richerson and wife Carol of Campbellsville, Tim Richerson of Allenwood, Pennsylvania, and Cheryl Richerson Alabusalim and husband Mohammed of Campbellsville,
Nine grandchildren: Chase Richerson and wife Miranda, Zachery Richerson, Ashley Merz and husband Chris, Jaelyn Richerson and fiance Braxton Woorley, April Pickett and husband Nick, Caleb Richerson, Hassan Alabusalim, Fatimah Alabusalim, and Hadey Alabusalim,
Three great-grandchildren: Emelyn Richerson, Breck Pickett, Braelynn Woorley,
One sister: Sandy Brown of Las Vegas, Nevada,
A special friend, Leroy Daughtery,
And a host of extended family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Richerson on Thursday, February 25, 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 42718. Bro. Larry Frisby will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, February 25, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
At Mrs. Richerson’s request, cremation rites will be accorded her after the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Taylor County Animal Shelter or Gideon Bibles. Those can be made online at www.lrpetty.com or in person at the funeral home.LRPETTY LOGO

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Fannie Sapp, 91, formerly of Campbellsville

Posted by on Feb 22, 2016

Fannie Sapp, age 91, formerly of Taylor County, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Lebanon, Tennessee.

She was born, Fannie Belle Rogers, on February 26, 1924 at Lafayette, Tennessee to the late Ernest and Mayme Gaines Rogers.  Also preceding her in death were her husband, Lilburn Bradley Sapp, three brothers, John Shelby Rogers, Richard Rogers and Paul Rogers and two sisters, Louise Buck and Cleo Fryback.

She is survived by her daughters, Paulette Thompson and her husband, Floyd and Melva Sapp of Gallatin, Tennessee; a son, Tim Sapp of Hermitage, Tennessee; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Margaret Phillips and brothers, Clay Rogers and his wife, Christine and Hollis Rogers, all of Campbellsville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 24th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville with Bro. Fella Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.  Serving as pallbearers will be Casey Smith, Brett Sapp, Clint Sapp, Patrik Thompson, Terry Thompson and Jessie Rash with the great-grandchildren serving as honorary pallbearers.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 23rd at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Leave online condolences at http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1055/Fannie-Sapp/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Doris Adelle Keltner, 81

Posted by on Feb 17, 2016

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Mrs. Doris Adelle (Milby) Keltner was born in Green County on August 1, 1934 to the late Harold and Rosie (Elmore) Milby. She peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the home of her son surrounded by a large number of her closest friends and family. She was 81 years, 6 months, and 16 days of age. Mrs. Keltner professed faith in Christ and attended God’s Grace Church. The matriarch of a large, well-respected family, Mrs. Keltner was a full-time homemaker. It came natural for her to always keep her house neat and tidy, and to be ever ready to share some of her best cooking with her family and friends. She enjoyed keeping her mind sharp with puzzles and games, and especially enjoyed a friendly game of Rook. Her handmade quilts will be treasured for generations.

She leaves to carry her legacy:
Four children: Jerry Keltner and wife Shona of Hope, Indiana, Terry Keltner and wife Kathy of Campbellsville, Patty Stanfield and husband Ernie of Nicholasville, and Doris Osborne and husband Rick of Campbellsville,
Four siblings: Holland Milby and wife Patty, Mike Milby, Sue Southern and husband James, and Sharon Sharp and husband Randall, all of Campbellsville,
16 grandchildren,
43 great-grandchildren,
5 great-great grandchildren,
Several nieces and nephews,
Her friends at Jackson Towers,
And a host of other extended family and close friends.

Besides her parents, Mrs. Keltner was preceded in death by three husbands and one daughter, Brenda Marcum.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Keltner on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. The eulogy will be delivered by her grandsons, Bro. Jason Keltner and Bro. Tyler Ratner. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, February 19, after 4:00 PM EST.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the American Cancer Society. Those may be made online here or in person at the funeral home.
Grandsons Brian Keltner, Chad Keltner, Josh Keltner, Ray Osborne, Jacob Chewning, Jordan Chewning, and Joshua Keltner will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Keltner’s nieces and nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.LRPETTY LOGO

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Genia Sherrill, 54

Posted by on Feb 17, 2016

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Mrs. Genia Fay Sherrill of Campbellsville was born on Friday, April 7, 1961 in Glasgow to Mrs. Vernice Fay Carnes and the late Mr. Simon Day Akin. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at her home in Campbellsville after an extended battle with cancer. She was 54 years, 10 months, and 9 days of age. Mrs. Sherrill professed faith in Christ and attended God’s Grace Church. She was a former foodservice employee and worked in several restaurants throughout her life.

She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her mother: Mrs. Vernice Carnes of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: Larry Akin and wife Delora, and Thomas Sprowles, all of Campbellsville,
Seven step-brothers and step-sisters: Dennis Carnes and wife Viola of Indiana, Robert Carnes and wife Patty of Michigan, Clifford Larry Carnes and wife Mamie of Greensburg, Kenneth Sprowles of Campbellsville, Glen Sprowles of Louisville, Robin Burton and husband Gary of Campbellsville, and Joyce Summers, also of Campbellsville,
And a host of other family and friends.

Besides her father, she was also preceded in death by two step-fathers, Thomas Ervine Sprowles and Clifford I. Carnes, three step-brothers, Ronald D. Carnes, Gary Carnes, and Jimmy Sprowles, and a step-sister, Darlene Decker.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Sherrill on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Ben Spencer and Bro. Fred Miller will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.LRPETTY LOGO

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Peggy Walker

Posted by on Feb 16, 2016

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Peggy Walker of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Virgil Kenneth Bowles and Thelma Christine Lowe Bowles, was born November 2, 1937, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:43A.M., Monday, February 15, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 78
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She was also owner and operator of Peggy’s Fabric & Windows for fifteen plus years and enjoyed crafts and quilting.
Peggy felt a calling to share the Gospel through prison ministry and did so for thirty-eight years.
She united in marriage to Bobby Gene Walker November 15, 1974.
Besides her husband, Bobby Gene Walker of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters and two sons: Sandra Hinton and husband, Jimmy and Lisa Gaddie and husband, Robby of Campbellsville, J. W. Price, Jr. and wife, Susan of Lancaster and Randall Price and wife, Patti of Suwanee, Georgia; one step-daughter: Dana Rafferty and husband, Brian of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Jennifer Johnson and husband, Larry, Jason McGinnis and wife, Ashley, Ashley Cole and husband, Doug, Amanda Welton and husband, Tyler, Emily Graham and husband, Clay, Blake Sallee and finance’, Nancy George, Erika Gaddie and finance’, Richard Burress, Abbi Price and Destiny Rafferty; eight great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Virgil Kenneth Bowles, Jr. of Georgetown, Indiana and Virginia Bowles of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Lynn Price March 13, 1955 and a grandson, Lance Corporal Jonathan Thomas Price June 21, 2014.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, February 19, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Shaun Caudill and Dr. Brian Rafferty
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Michael Ray Spear

Posted by on Feb 12, 2016

SpearMichael Ray Spear of Fallbrook, California, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Vestal Samuel Spear and Mary Morris, was born March 5, 1958, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 1:07 A.M., Saturday, February 6, 2016 in California. Age: 57
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
He was a motorcycle escort for the California Motor Patrol office.
He was passionate about fundraising and served as an organizer and host of many charitable events, such as Muscular Dystrophy, St. Jude Children’s Hospital and The Children’s Hospital of San Diego, as well as many other charities.
As a truck driver, Michael had a multi-million mile safety record.
Besides his wife, Bonnie of California, he is survived by two grandchildren: Jorden Perkins and Blake Perkins of Campbellsville; one sister and one brother: Sheila Ann Caldwell and husband, Gordon of Campbellsville and Gordon Rainwater, Jr. and wife, Amber of Georgetown; special aunt and uncle, Linda and Glenwood Richerson of Campbellsville; special cousin, Steven Richerson of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Jada Rose Spear Rutherford; his grandparents, Orbazine Faulkner, Ben Black Richerson and Morna Allen Richerson.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Earl West

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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

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Virgil R. Sharpe

Posted by on Feb 11, 2016

Virgil R. Sharpe of Campbellsville, son of the late Thomas Sharpe and Hallie Milby Sharpe, was born November 5, 1937, in Green County, Kentucky. He died at 8:10 A.M., Thursday, February 11, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 78
Virgil professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.
He was a retired farmer and construction worker having worked several years for Blevins Construction.
Virgil is survived by two sons and one daughter: Terry Sharp and Susie Clark and husband, Timmy of Campbellsville and Randy Sharp and wife, Tammy of Lexington; two grandchildren: Dennis Clark of Lebanon and Melanie Clark of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren: Maddox Clark, Kadence Clark and Jadah Deering; one brother and two sisters: Elder Jimmie Sharp and wife, Donnetta, LeraAnn Sprowles and husband, Glevins and Florene Colvin and husband, Omer of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters: Elwood Sharp, Bill Sharp, David Sharp, Riley Sharp, Geraldine Myers and Christine Milby.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00P.M., Friday, February 12, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Joseph W. Segree

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Christine Burress

Posted by on Feb 11, 2016

Christine Burress of Campbellsville, daughter of the late H. B. Philpott and Verna Isaacs Philpott, was born August 3, 1926 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:47 P.M., Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Louisville. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church in Louisville.
She was a retired seamstress.
She united in marriage to Robert “Pat” Burress July 30, 1949. He preceded her in death March 9, 1981.
She is survived by one daughter and one son: Robert L. Burress and wife, Patricia of Jeffersonville, Indiana and Cathy Decker and husband, Bill of Louisville; two grandchildren: Melissa Thomas and husband, Randy of Piedmont, South Carolina and Kristin Decker of Louisville; two great-grandchildren: Megan Kramer and Stephen Thomas; one sister, Catherine Kearney of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Terri Michelle Burress; one great-grandson, Zachary Vaughn and three brothers: Oscar Philpott, Clyde Philpott and Manuel Philpott.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, February 12, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones
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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Alfred Davidson

Posted by on Feb 9, 2016

Alfred Davidson of Campbellsville, son of the late Dan Davidson and Stella Hoskins Davidson, was born August 3, 1932, in Leslie County. He died at 11:11 A.M., Monday, February 8, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the East Campbellsville Church of God.
Alfred was a retired dairy farmer and construction worker. He joined the Masonic Lodge in Winchester, Ohio in 1972.
He united in marriage to Nina Riley September 24, 1960.
Besides his wife, Nina Riley Lewis Davidson of Campbellsville, he is survived by five sons and one daughter: Phillip Davidson and wife, Gwen, Steve Lewis and wife, Bonnie and Joey Davidson and wife, Letha of Campbellsville, Richard Lewis and wife, Mary and Kenny Lewis and wife, Terri of Cincinnati, Ohio and Carlene Evans and husband, Danny of Hillsboro, Ohio; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; three sisters: Marie Britton and husband, Don and Thelma Yandric of Las Vegas, Nevada and Pauline Crawford and husband, Darrell of Seymour, Indiana; several nieces and nephews many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Rex Davidson, Harrison Davidson, Zola Grant and Floura Miniard.

VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Thursday, until time of funeral service at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE:12:00 Noon, Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Bro. Robbie Spencer and Bro. Freddy Thompson

BURIAL: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGMENTS.

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