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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 7, 2016
J. Lynwood Kessler of Campbellsville, son of the late S.V. Kessler and Lena Dixie Henderson Kessler, was born June 20, 1921, in Green County, Kentucky. He went to be with the Lord at 1:15 A.M., Saturday, February 6, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 94
Mr. Kessler was brought up in the Pleasant Hill Community as a farm boy until he volunteered to serve his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II. He was discharged in January 1946 as a T4, of the Company E, 3258th Ordinance Base Depot and John Deere Battalion.
Lynwood joined Kessler Implement Company in 1952 and became owner and operator from 1963-1978. He served the community in the implement and farming business until 1978 when his health started to decline. Mr. Kessler was elected to the Campbellsville City Council in the late 1950’s and was instrumental in the building of the first City Hall building in Campbellsville.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and on numerous Committees. Lynwood and his wife, Margaret served as Voluntary Missionaries in the 1980’s in Arizona to the Yaki Indians and on the Old Mexican Border to Winter Texans and in Hispanic Churches, teaching the message of Christ through English, farming, sewing and cooking.
He united in marriage to Margaret May Sanders February 20, 1947. They spent fifty three and half years together until she preceded him in death August 28, 2000.
Mr. Kessler is survived by one son and one daughter: Jim Kessler and wife, Cathy of Trussville, Alabama and Marlynn Martin and husband, Alvin of Brandon, Mississippi; five grandchildren: Megan Grieser and husband, David of Trussville, Alabama, Emily Kessler of Troy, Alabama, Nelia Martin Toups and husband, Todd and Christopher Martin of Brandon, Mississippi and Ray Martin of New Orleans, Louisiana; six great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law: Harold Rafferty of Indianapolis, Indiana; two nephews: John Kessler and wife, Julie and Bobby Kessler and wife, Joyce of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one grandson Tim Martin, one brother and one sister: Wayne Kessler May 3, 2003 and Emily Rafferty June 27, 2008
VISITATION: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones, Rev. Brad Lauer, John Kessler and Billy Perkins
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full Military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPTHAY BE DONATION TO AMERICAN MISSION BOARD OR ONEIDA BAPTIST INSTITUTION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 6, 2016
 Mrs. Frances Romine Gilpin, the daughter of the late Waller and Laura Shofner, was born April 18, 1935 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 80 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the True Ways Ministry in Campbellsville. She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and was a homemaker. Her hobbies was watching and cheering on the Louisville Cardinals Basketball Team, watching NASCAR, loved gardening and canning her vegetables and most of all she loved her family and church family.
She united in marriage to James L. Gilpin, who preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Monroe and Roosevelt Shofner.
Survivors include a daughter and son: Vickie Gilpin of Elizabethtown and Herbie Gilpin of Campbellsville; her “second” daughter and close friend: Debbie Sinclair of Elizabethtown.
Also nine siblings: Viola (Joe) Watson, Kaye (Jim) Hatcher, Donnie (Carolyn) Shofner and Jane (Bob) Milby all of Campbellsville, Nevon (George) Wolf of Virginia, Gail (Robert) Moravec of Texas and Tama (Pat) Dixon of Owensboro, Scotty Shofner of Tennessee and Dean (Patricia) Shofner of Lexington and sister-in-law: Peggy Shofner of Campbellsville.
Four grandchildren: Sara Gilpin Mardis, Melanie Gilpin and Waynaria Sinclair, all of Elizabethtown and Andrew Gilpin of Richmond and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
The funeral for Mrs. Frances Romine Gilpin will be conducted Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery. Bro. Randy Buckles will be officiating.
Visitation will be after 11:00 AM on Tuesday.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Crusade for Children, both can be made online at lrpetty.com or in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2016
 Mrs. Norma G. Smith of Campbellsville was born on Saturday, February 10, 1951 to Mrs. Betty Singleton and the late Benjamin Sapp, Sr. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. Mrs. Smith was 64 years, 11 months, and 23 days of age. She was the lifetime companion and wife of Mr. James “Butch” Smith, who survives. Before her illness, Mrs. Smith was a well-regarded cook and shared her talents at numerous restaurants. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her husband: Mr. James “Butch” Smith of Campbellsville,
Her mother: Mrs. Betty Thompson Singleton of Campbellsville,
One brother: Mr. Benjamin Sapp, Jr. and wife Holly of Jeffersonville, Indiana,
A close family friend: Mr. David Wells of Campbellsville,
And a host of other extended family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, David Sapp.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Smith on Friday, February 5, 2016, at 12:00 PM EST (11:00 AM CST), at the Louisville Memorial Gardens West, 4400 Memorial Gardens Dr, Louisville, KY 40216. The Rev. Don Hill will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 on Thursday, February 4, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM EST (4-7 PM CST).
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Feb 2, 2016
Jane E. Moore, age 80, of Campbellsville, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at her residence in Campbellsville.
She was born July 3, 1935 in Campbellsville and was preceded in death by her mother Emma Bault Osborne and a brother, Ray Osborne.
She retired from Fruit of the Loom with over 30 years of service. She was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church where she was active in the Woman’s Circle 34. Jane was also a former member of the Business and Professional Woman’s Club and served as an election volunteer.
She is survived by her daughters, Connie Stogner and her husband Lynn of North Carolina, Ann Nipple and her husband, Jon of Georgetown, Donna Wheatley and her husband, Kevin of Campbellsville and Barb Willis and her husband, Mike of Campbellsville, eight grandchildren, Billy (Karen) Parker, April (Chris) Myers, Jeremy (Whitney) Nipple, Kendra (Matt) Curtis, Brooke (Andrew) Rauch, Seth Wheatley, Michael (Crystal) Green and Morgan Willis; eight great-grandchildren, Emma Parker, Drew Parker, Collier Curtis, Tate Curtis, Kendall Curtis, Avery Nipple, Caden Nipple and Frankie Green; a brother, Donnie Osborne and his wife, Viola; sisters, Jessie Lee and her husband, Jimmie and Kay Hudgins, all of Campbellsville, a sister-in-law, Ruby Osborne of Louisville and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Bethel First Presbyterian Church with burial to follow in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3rd at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hosparus of Green River or the Bethel First Presbyterian Church.
Leave tributes at http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1054/Jane-Moore/obituary.html#tribute-start
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 28, 2016
 Mr. Clifford I. Carnes of Campbellsville was born on Tuesday, February 14, 1928, in Russell County to the late Stanley and Lona (Holt) Carnes. He left this life to rejoice with the angels on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Campbellsville. Mr. Carnes was 87 years, 11 months, and 13 days of age. As a young man, he earned a living as a carpenter and in machinery work, but his earthly passion was being a family man. He had a very close and special bond with all of his grandchildren. Outside of his family, his greatest love was his church. Early in life, he professed faith in Christ, and was a member of the God’s Grace Church in Campbellsville. Mr. Carnes united in marriage to Mrs. Betty M. (Bryant) Carnes, who preceded him in death in 1997. Later, he united in marriage to Mrs. Vernice Faye (Mouser) Carnes, who survives.
Mr. Carnes leaves to carry his legacy:
His wife: Mrs. Vernice Carnes of Campbellsville,
Three sons: Dennis Carnes and wife Viola of Indianapolis, Indiana, Robert Carnes and wife Patty of Buchanan, Michigan, and Clifford Larry Carnes and wife Mamie of Greensburg,
One daughter: Robin Burton and husband Gary of Campbellsville,
Three step-children: Larry Akin and wife Delora, Thomas Sprowles, and Genia Sherrill, all of Campbellsville,
One daughter-in-law: Joanne Carnes of Edinburgh, Indiana,
Sixteen grandchildren,
Sixteen great grandchildren,
Seven great-great grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three children, Ronald D. Carnes, Darlene Decker, and Gary Carnes (infant), and six siblings, Hollis, Rupert, Edmond, Isabelle, Dimple, and Jeanette.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Carnes on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Billy Adams and Bro. Fred Miller will be officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bearwallow Cemetery, 6080 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY 42728. Mr. Carnes will be carried to his final resting place by Darin Carnes, Derrick Carnes, Davin Greenlee, Robert Lewis Carnes, Jr., David Mouser, and James Robert Meadows.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 29, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Kosair Children’s Hospital. Those may be made online at lrpetty.com or in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 26, 2016
Rex Brown of Campbellsville, son of the late Cecil Brown and Carrie Judd Brown, was born March 13, 1928, in Green County. He died at 11:59 A.M., Monday, January 25, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Saloma Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army and the United States Navy.
Rex was a member of Pitman Masonic Lodge 124 F & AM and a retired employee of Ford Motor Company. He had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He united in marriage to Patsy Dudgeon, who preceded him in death December 1, 2011.
He is survived by one son and three daughters: Cecil Brown and wife, Donna, Diana Sallee and husband, Doug and Donna Johnson and husband, Mark of Louisville and Deborah Perry and husband, Bill of Carlsbad, California; one step-son and two step-daughters: Tom Milby and wife, Phyllis, Jan Milby and Mary McVay and husband, Randy of Campbellsville; sixteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Aileen Morrisett of Louisville; one sister-in-law, Louise Brown, of Louisville; special friend, Preston Pyles of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Betty Cole February 13, 2013 and one brother, James Brown.
VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, January 29, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 26, 2016
Sue Harris of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Otha Dewey Hughes and Eliza Stanton Hughes, was born February 14, 1950, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 3:10 A.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 65
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Feathersburg Church of God.
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom Cafeteria in Campbellsville and Warren’s Grocery.
She united in marriage to Spot Harris September 17, 1967.
Besides her husband, Spot Harris of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons and one daughter: John Harris and wife, Lisa, Raymond Jody Harris and wife, Anna and Joanie Price and fiance’, Donald Lokovich of Campbellsville; fifteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters: Alfred Hughes and wife, Opal of Franklin, Indiana and Vera Faye Stants and Juanita Calhoun of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by eight brothers and four sisters: Bill Hughes, Moore Hughes, Jimmy Mike Hughes, J. B. Hughes, Delbert Lee Hughes, Rufus “Bootie” Hughes, Ray Hughes, John Hughes, Zelma Mae Gardner, Mary Lesley, Lillie Hughes and Sylvia Hughes.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 29, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Chris Copher and Bro. Raymond Atwood
BURIAL: Callahan Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 26, 2016
Imogene Yates of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James William Proffitt, Sr. and Melinda Fore Proffitt, was born March 22, 1930, in Knox County, Kentucky. She died at 3:37 P.M., Monday, January 25, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 85
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom Campbellsville after forty years of service.
She united in marriage to Clayton Yates, who preceded her in death May 28, 2000.
She is survived by one son and three daughters: Phillip Yates and wife, Chris and Norma Newton of Campbellsville, Sherry Cecil and husband, Greg of Franklin and Jewell Murray and husband, Lindsey of Georgetown; ten grandchildren: Amy Vibbert of Lexington, Jennifer Murray of North Vernon, Indiana, Michelle Fisher, Erica Wheatley and Ronnie Murray of Campbellsville, Michael Hovious of Lebanon, Chris Hovious of Louisville, Chad Haynes of Auburn, Kentucky, Paige Cecil of Franklin and Crystal Ducker of Georgetown; several great-grandchildren; one brother, J. W. Proffitt and wife, Viola of Lexington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by eight brothers and five sisters: Vernon Proffitt, Robert Proffitt, Bessie Roberts, Stacey Johnes, Effie Messer, Marclee Johnson and Rebecca Edmonson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Old St. Francis of DeSales Catholic Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 25, 2016
 Catherine McKinney of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Howard Day and Eleanor Boyle Day, was born July 14, 1932 in E. St. Louis, Illinois. She died at 8:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ was a long-time and faithful member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple.
She united in marriage to Ernest McKinney who preceded her in death April 6, 1995.
She is survived by a maternal uncle, Col. Richard L. Boyle, USA Ret. of Nanuet, New York; several cousins; a host of church friends at Campbellsville Baptist Temple that were like family and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a brother Howard Day, Jr.
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VISITATION: After 9:00 A.M., Friday January 29, 2016 until time of Funeral service.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 29, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. B. C. Gillispie
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 25, 2016
Walter Douglas Noel of Louisville, son of the late Felbert Ray Noel and Pearl Gabehart Noel, was born February 9, 1934, in Casey County. He died at 8:48A.M., Monday, January 25, 2016 in Louisville. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Branham Tabernacle in Jeffersonville where he served for many years as a deacon.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He worked at Johnson Control Battery Plant.
Mr. Noel united in marriage to Mezetta Ann Campbell July 6, 1963.
Besides his wife Mezetta Noel, is survived by three sons: Michael Noel and Nathan Noel of Louisville and Joseph Noel and wife, Tina of Jeffersonville, Indiana; three brothers and two sisters: Edward Noel, Bennie Noel, Henry Noel, Martha Noel and Ruth Noel; several nieces and nephews many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers: Mary Elleen, Nellie, Marie, Mabel, Mamie Wanda Jean, Charles Shelby, Earl Ray and Samuel Lee.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Willard Collins
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
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