Jay Cox

Posted by on Jan 25, 2016

COXJay Cox of Campbellsville, son of the late Rufus Cox and Cora Bell Richerson Cox, was born July 20, 1928, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:12 A.M., Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Jay was a retired farmer as well as the owner of Cox Scrap Metal.
He united in marriage to Jewell Sallee on March 24, 1949. She preceded him in death May 15, 2013.
He is survived by two sons: Doug Cox and wife, Ann and Jason Cox and wife, Tammy of Campbellsville; ten grandchildren: Chasity Johnson, Brandon Cox, Clint Cox, Brooke Humphress, DJ Cox, Samantha Cox, Shania Cox, Mariah Cox, Dirt Cox and Spring Cox; six great-grandchildren; one brother, E. L. Cox and wife, Sue of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Rodney Cox.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Don Gowin

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Eleanor Parke

Posted by on Jan 25, 2016

Eleanor Parke of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Murrell and Voyce Pyles Murrell was born August 1, 1935 in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. She died at 10:15 P.M., Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Greensburg. Age: 80
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.
She united in marriage to Wallace Parke September 4, 1954. He preceded her in death December 20, 2015.
She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Sullivan and husband, Mike of Campbellsville; one daughter-in-law, Cheri Parke of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Sara Wilson and husband, Mike, Amanda Hughes and fiancé, Scott Hess of Campbellsville, Jason Sullivan of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Samantha Dale Sneed and special friend, Kyle Patrick Wilson of Ohio and Elizabeth Roos and husband, Christoffer of Sweden; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Gerline Finn and husband, Murey of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Sneed February 13, 20154, one son, Michael Parke July 23, 2015 and three sisters and one brother: Margaret Harlan, Gladys Blaydes, Maxine Clark and Garner Murrell.
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After 12:30 P.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. John Batcher
BURIAL: Murrell Family Cemetery in Metcalfe County
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DOANTIONS TO THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Arlene Milby

Posted by on Jan 23, 2016

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Arlene Milby of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Earl Skaggs and Mattie Matherly Skaggs was born February 14, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky.
She died at 10:05 P.M., Friday, January 22, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 75
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church.
She was a former employee of Sullivan Implement and Houchens.
She united in marriage to Billy Milby January 9, 1960.
Besides her husband, Billy Milby of Campbellsville she is survived by one daughter and one son: Karen Bruce and husband, Mike and Alan Milby and Marcia Bell of Mt. Sherman; three grandchildren: Kacy Bruce and wife, Christen of Campbellsville, Chad Bruce of Lexington and Richie Bell and wife, Jennifer of Elkhorn; three great-grandchildren: Jace Bruce, Claire Bruce and Cory Spurling; three sisters and one brother: Margaret Durham, Helen Brown, Mabel Sullivan and David Skaggs of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers: Anna Mary Skaggs, Ruby Miller, Albert Gwynn Skaggs and J.T. Skaggs.

VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Monday, January 25, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Drew Underwood and Jason Hood

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.

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Sylvia M. Barker, 73

Posted by on Jan 23, 2016

Barker PICMrs. Sylvia M. (Kozak) Barker of Campbellsville was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 28, 1942 to the late Joseph and Anna (Strelak) Kozak. She departed this life on January 20, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville at the age of 73 years and 23 days. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Barker was the homemaker and housewife of Phillip James, who survives.

Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her passing:
Seven children: James Wood of Campbellsville, Barbara Bomia of Michigan, Sherry Burgess and husband Phillip, John Wood and wife Cathy, and Marie Harvey, all of Campbellsville, Martha Harvey and companion Kevin Hall of Michigan, and Brian Harvey and wife Theresa of Greensburg,
33 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren,
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins, notably Brenda, Diane, Dawn, Barbara, Diana, and Arthur,
A brother-in-law: Kenneth Kukla of Chicago,
And several other extended family members and close friends.

She was also preceded in death by six siblings: George Kozak, Henry Kozak, Joseph Kozak, Jr., Donald Kozak, Barbara (Kozak) Kukla, and Tommy Kozak,

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Barker on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 25, from 9:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to the funeral fund. Those can be made online at lrpetty.com, or in person at the funeral home.LRPETTY LOGO

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Mary Ellen Dickens, 70 (UPDATED)

Posted by on Jan 23, 2016

Dickens PICMrs. Mary Ellen (Goode) Dickens was born on November 8, 1945 to Nellie (Hoosier) Goode and the late John Goode. She departed this life on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the University of Louisville Hospital. Mrs. Dickens was 70 years, 2 months, and 12 days of age. She was a homemaker and housewife to the late Billy Dickens, who preceded her in death in 2010. Mrs. Dickens professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

She leaves to cherish her memory:Her mother and Five children: Ricky Gabehart and fiance Mary Wesley of Campbellsville, Marie Daugherty and husband Bill of Bardstown, David Ford, Susan Reardon, and Billy Dickens, Jr. all of Greensburg,
Three siblings: Lanis Goode of Campbellsville, Maxine Blankenship of Greensburg, and Patty Sullivan of Lebanon,
Seventeen grandchildren,
Nine great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Dickens on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 26, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those made be made online at lrpetty.com or in person at the funeral home.LRPETTY LOGO

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Eddie V. Walker, 70

Posted by on Jan 20, 2016

Walker - PicMr. Eddie V Walker was born on May 8, 1945 in Campbellsville to the late Vertrie Elizabeth (Walker) Milby. He departed this life on January 20, 2016 at his home in Campbellsville surrounded by his family and friends. He was 70 years, 8 months, and 12 days of age. Mr. Walker was the epitome of the All-American working man, professing faith in Christ and having a big-hearted love for his family. He earned his living as a carpenter, and was an extremely talented amateur archaeologist and rock hunter. He served his country honorably and was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was the father of: Malinda Lee Ambers and husband Chris, Pamela Ann Walker, Angela Marie Brown, and Donald Owen Walker, all of Campbellsville,
The grandfather of: Wade Allen Pike, Corey Jacob Pike, Kirsten Annabelle Ambers, Ansley Willow Catron, Dustin Spencer Carter, Dylan Jade Carter, William Owen Walker, Katlyn Ann Walker, and Devin Lee Pike,
The great-grandfather of: Isabella Marie Carter and Tristin Lee Carter,
A brother to: Donnie Milby, Larry Milby, and Diane Carter and husband Jerry, all of Campbellsville.
He is also survived by his former spouse, Vicki Johnson of Campbellsville, a close family friend and caretaker, Lee Affield of Campbellsville, his best four-legged friend, Chewy, and several other family members and friends.

Mr. Walker’s family will receive friends at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718, on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) to share stories and memories of him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Hosparus of Green River. Those may be made online at lrpetty.com or in person at the funeral home.LRPETTY LOGO

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Raymond Wells

Posted by on Jan 20, 2016

Raymond Wells of Campbellsville, son of the late Charles Wells and Elizabeth Salsman Wells was born December 19, 1948 in Larue County, Kentucky. He died at 10:35 A.M., Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 67
He was a retired employee of General Electric in Louisville.
He united in marriage to Brenda Cox.
Besides his wife, Brenda Cox Wells of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Jennifer and Rich Reynolds of Versailles and Melissa and David Smith of Lebanon; three grandchildren, Lucas Reynolds of Versailles, Rudy Smith and Luci Smith of Lebanon; two brothers: Timmy Wells of Louisville and Billy Wells and wife, Kay of Hodgenville several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Griffin William Reynolds and two brothers, Fred Wells and Ricky Wells.
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There will be a private graveside service at Brookside Cemetery.
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Kathryn K. Story, 67

Posted by on Jan 18, 2016

Mrs. Kathryn K. Story, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, the daughter of the late Richard and Doris Ney Kirby, was born June 29, 1948 in Michigan City, Indiana and departed this life on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the University of Louisville Hospital after an illness in Campbellsville while she visiting her father-in-law She was 67 years
of age.
She was an Artist and was of the Lutheran Faith. She united in marriage to Thomas Dale Story, who survives.
Besides her husband Thomas Dale Story of Las Cruces, she is survived by three sons: Seth Frazier of Arizona, Caleb Story of Las Cruces and Jacob Story of Minnesota; two sisters: June Kirby of Arizona and Sandy Evans of Illinois.
Kathryn was also preceded in death by a brother: Jeff Kirby.

Cremation Rites for Mrs. Kathryn K. Story were conducted by L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville.
Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.LRPETTY LOGO

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Verla Hughes

Posted by on Jan 18, 2016

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Verla Hughes of Elk Horn, daughter of the late Marshall Blaine Newberry and Rilda Baker Newberry Daugherty was born February 8, 1940 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. She died at 12:01 A.M., Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 75
She professed faith in Christ was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
She retired from the Taylor County Court Clerk’s office.
She united in marriage to Wendell Hughes August 17, 1959.
Besides her husband, Wendell Hughes of Elk Horn, she is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Tommy and Missy Hughes of Campbellsville and Danny and Rhonda Hughes of Frankfort; seven grandchildren: Janson Hughes and wife, Leigh Ann of Hodgenville, Devin Hughes and wife, Amber of Glasgow, Dustin Hughes and wife, Bethany of Haltom City, Texas, Derek Hughes and wife, Mary Beth of Corbin, David Hughes and wife, Ashley of Frankfort, Benjamin McCubbin of Bowling Green and Michael McCubbin of Campbellsville; a spiritual granddaughter, Ashleigh Lewis; five great-grandchildren: Alissa Ann Hughes, Austin Thomas Hughes, John Wendell Hughes, Amy Lee Hughes and Joshua Wayne Hughes; three sisters and five brothers: Linda Whitaker of Omaha, Nebraska, Othella Eggers of Ferguson, Mary Ritchie of Nicholasville, Daniel Newberry of Somerset, Winston Newberry and Rollis Newberry of Clarksville, Tennessee, Edsel Newberry of Quid City, Illinois, and Bill Newberry of Glasgow; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty
BURIAL: Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Somerset
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ELK HORN BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Mandy Magers

Posted by on Jan 18, 2016

Mandy Magers of Elizabethtown, daughter of Ray Magers and Vickie Mitchell Gray was born June 14, 1976 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 12:18 P.M., Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Elizabethtown. Age: 39
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Grace Heartland Church in Elizabethtown.
She was an office manager for Priddy’s Jewelry Store in Elizabethtown.
She is survived by one daughter, Savannah Magers; mother and step-father, Vickie and Terry Gray of Mt. Sherman; father and step-mother, Ray and Leah Magers of Franklin; two brothers and one sister: Jordan Finn and wife, Andrea of Campbellsville, Kelli Corbin Hudson and husband, Doug and Aaron Magers of Nashville and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, January 18, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICES: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Jeff Noel and Pastor Daryl Pepper
BURIAL: Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ROOM IN THE INN HOMELESS SHELTER OR CLARITY SOLUTION FOR WOMEN AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME

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