Shirley Ann Cheek, 74, formerly of Campbellsville

Posted by on Dec 23, 2015

Shirley Ann Cheek, age 74, of Sparta, Georgia, formerly of Campbellsville, died Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Macon, Georgia.

She was born April 29, 1941 to the late Grayden and Ruby Jackson Rhule in Louisville, Kentucky.  She had moved from Campbellsville to Georgia 16 years ago.

She is survived by her husband Bobby Dee Cheek of Sparta, Georgia; two sons, Billy Joe Carmickle and his wife, Debbie of Campbellsville and Terry Carmickle and his wife, Donna, of Louisville; a daughter, Lorie Carmickle of Campbellsville and several grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 26th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Callahan Cemetery.

The family requests visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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Wallace Parke

Posted by on Dec 21, 2015

Wallace Parke of Campbellsville, son of the late Roscoe Parke and Rebecca Anderson Parke was born September 6, 1931 in Cumberland County, Kentucky. He died at 9:15 P.M., Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Greensburg. Age: 84
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Wallace was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Eleanor Murrell September 4, 1954.
Besides his wife Eleanor Parke, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Mike Sullivan of Campbellsville; one daughter-in-law, Cheri Parke of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Sarah Wilson and husband, Mike, Amanda Hughes and fiancé, Scott Hess of Campbellsville, Jason Sullivan of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Samantha Sneed and special friend, Kyle Wilson of Ohio and Elizabeth Roos and husband, Christoffer of Sweden; nine great-grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters: Shelby Parke and wife, Nell of Campbellsville, Denzel Parke of Knob Lick, Leslie Parke and Olene Huffman of Edmonton and Josephine Ethridge and husband, Tom of Altus, Arkansas; two sisters-in-law, Elsie Parke and Anna Parke, of Metcalfe County; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Sneed February 13, 2015, one son, Michael Parke July 23, 2015 and one brother, Jesse Parke.
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VISITATION: After 10:30 A.M., Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 Noon, Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. John Batcher
BURIAL: Murrell Family Cemetery in Metcalfe County
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO GIDEON MEMORIAL BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Betty Stamp

Posted by on Dec 21, 2015

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Betty Stamp of Merrimac, daughter of the late Frank Bermann and Carrie Margaret Montgomery Bermann was born July 13, 1935 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She died at 1:35 A.M., Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 80
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church.
She was a homemaker and treasurer of Merrimac Cemetery.
She united in marriage to Edwin Stamp October 27, 1956.
Besides her husband, Edwin Stamp of Merrimac she is survived by one daughter and one son, Cheryl Harrington and husband, David and Andy Stamp of Merrimac; five grandchildren: Jackie Stamp, Jennifer Stamp, Ethan Stamp, Christy Warren and husband, Daniel and Tim Harrington and wife, Neely; eight great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one sister.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Larry Loy
BURIAL: Merrimac Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Mabel Lucille Cox Newton

Posted by on Dec 20, 2015

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Mabel Lucille Cox Newton of Cave City, formerly of Louisville and Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ballard Cox and Eva Melissa Taylor Cox was born November 1, 1932 in Henry County, Kentucky. She died at 8:00 A.M., Saturday, December 19, 2015 in Cave City. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Grace Community Church in Shepherdsville.
She was a loving mother and homemaker.
She united in marriage to Kyle Cawthorne who preceded her in death.
She united in marriage to Ansel Newton who also preceded her in death.
She is survived by three daughters and two sons and their spouses: Barbara and Donnie Price of Cave City, Pam and Larrie Hazelwood, Gina and Buster Newton, and Barry and Diane Cawthorne of Louisville, and Terry and Donna Cawthorne of Ft. Myers, Florida; one son-in-law, Mike Thomas of Brandenburg; twenty three grandchildren; eleven step-grandchildren; forty three great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters: Charles Cox and wife, Joann of Dallas, Texas, Wanda Young and husband, Ralph and Myrtle Cox of Louisville.
She was also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister: Austin Cox, Herbie Cox, Jimmy McKinley, Ronnie Cox and Carol Healy.

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M., Monday December 21, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Steve Shelton

BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery

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Dorothy Corbin Petty, 81

Posted by on Dec 18, 2015

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Mrs. Dorothy Corbin Petty, a lifelong resident of Adair County, was born on February 26, 1934 to the late Frank and Nora Sneed Corbin. She departed this life on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was 81 years, 9 months, and 22 days of age. At the age of 20, she devoted her life to her best friend Malcolm Petty, and together they shared over 37 years of marriage before his passing. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She took great pride in her family and cherished the times they spent together. Always gracious, she rarely asked for things for herself, preferring instead to give to others. Mrs. Petty loved to find beauty and peace in both people and nature. Some of her favorite pastimes were sitting outside with her neighbors and watching the redbirds around her bird feeders, then going back inside to share stories and jewelry.

She leaves to carry her legacy:
Five children: Dale (Lisa) Petty of Columbia, Lyndell Petty of Campbellsville, Rita Faye (Jimmy) Shive of Edmonton, JoAnn (Richard) Marshall of Lexington, and Connie (Barry) McCloud of Columbia,
Three siblings: Arnold Corbin of Columbia, Martha Parrish of Magnolia, and Frances Coomer of Columbia,
Ten grandchildren: Tonya Neal, Michelle Petty, McKenzie Petty, Tyler Marshall, Ben Marshall, Ryan Shive, Isaac Petty, Kailey Petty, Brandon Petty, and Aaron McCloud,
Ten great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and close friends.

Mrs. Petty was also preceded in death by five siblings, James Corbin, Ollie Corbin, Mary Gowen, Irene Crawhorn, one brother in infancy, and one great-grandchild, Emma Grace Shive.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Dorothy Petty on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 12:00 PM EST (11:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Larry Wisdom will be officiating.
Mrs. Petty will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Fudge Cemetery, Independence Ridge Rd, Columbia, KY 42728. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers, and her granddaughters will serve as honoraries.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, December 20, after 5:00 PM EST (4:00 PM CST)LRPETTY LOGO

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Mario J. Arizzi, 51

Posted by on Dec 18, 2015

Arizza - PictureMr. Mario J. Arizzi of Campbellsville was born on November 29, 1964 in Illinois. He departed this life on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville. He was 51 years and 18 days of age. He was the son of Mario & Patricia Arizzi and the late Vita K. Carducci. Mr. Arizzi was a forklift operator until his health began failing. He was known throughout his neighborhood as the big guy with a big heart, always ready to lend a helping hand or just cheer someone’s day. Mr. Arizzi professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith.

He leaves to mourn his passing:
His parents: Mario and Patricia Arizzi of Chicago, Illinois,
Two sons: Vincent Micheal Arizzi of Indiana, and Mario Arizzi of Chicago, Illinois,
His ex-spouse and close companion: Brenda Arizzi of Campbellsville,
Six siblings: Laura Arizzi of Hodgenville, Vita A Arizzi Montgomery and husband Ray of Greensburg, Holly Arizzi Lemmons and husband Michael of Indiana, Jodi Arizzi Maris and husband Steve of Chicago, Carmen V. Arizzi of Greensburg, and Shelia Mussolino of Chicago,
Special friends: Stacy and Brian Elkin of Williamstown, KY, Richie Messinger of Chicago, and all his neighbors at Crescent Hill Manor,
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins,
And a host of other family and close friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Arizzi on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM EST at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
Visitation after 8 AM Saturday.LRPETTY LOGO

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Bonnie Williams Perkins, 93

Posted by on Dec 17, 2015

Perkins PicMrs. Bonnie Mae (McDaniel) Williams Perkins was born on July 13, 1922 in Campbellsville to the late Clifford and Bertha (Chappell) McDaniel. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 16, 2015 in Campbellsville surrounded by her family. She was 93 years, 5 months, and 3 days of age. She was the wife of Robert “Bug” Williams, Jr., who preceded her in death. Later, she married Elmer Perkins, who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Perkins was a retiree from the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville. She was a very caring and loving mother and grandmother, and her love was reflected throughout her family. She lived a Godly life, daily professing faith in Christ, and was a member of the Campbellsville First Church of God.

She leaves to cherish her memory:
Five children: Denzel Williams of Bowling Green, KY, Billy Dean Williams and wife Gatha of Russell Springs, KY, Wanda Kaye Perkins of Lafayette, TN, Jimmy Williams and wife Jerri of Anaheim, CA, and Marlene Tucker and husband Trent of Campbellsville,
One brother: Clifford McDaniel, Jr. and wife Ernestine of Anderson, IN,
Eight grandchildren,
Eleven great-grandchildren,
One great-great-grandchild,
And a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was also preceded in death by seven siblings, Sylvetta Williams, Charles McDaniel, Wesley McDaniel, Cecil McDaniel, Johnny McDaniel, Haskell McDaniel, and Oleda Curry, one daughter, Alta Thompson, and a daughter-in-law, Faye Williams.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Bonnie Williams Perkins on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Robbie Spencer will be officiating. 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, December 18, from 5-8 PM EST.LRPETTY LOGO

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Albert Gene Laytart

Posted by on Dec 17, 2015

Albert Gene Laytart, 77, of Elk Horn, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born June 4, 1938 in Cynthiana, Kentucky to the late William John and Alice Christine McNeese Laytart.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and later worked at the VA Administration Hospital in Lexington.  He married Eleanor Jean Isaac on December 31, 1957 and she preceded him in death on November 6, 2010.  They moved to Campbellsville in 1990 and Albert worked for Cox Interiors for nine years before retiring.  He was a member of the DAV and a lifetime member of American Legion Post 82.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother William “Red” Laytart and two great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Jonathan Dwight Laytart, Belinda Joe Richey, Christy Roach and her husband, Steve, and Rhonda Miller and her husband, Bruce, all of Cynthiana; Albert C. “Tracy” Laytart and his wife, Sharon, Mary Beth Huckaby and her husband, Bert and Robin Mendez and her husband, George, all of Campbellsville; twenty one grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; a brother and two sisters, Joe Allen Laytart and his wife, Pam, Charlotte Duckworth and her husband, Ernest “Cuttie”, and Annie Catherine Roberts, all of Cynthiana.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Monday, December 21st at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Sister Anna Overstreet officiating.  Burial to follow at Lebanon National Cemetery with military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.  Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Joseph Utley, Mark Austin Fryman, Cody Travis Laytart, Steven Kenneth Roach, II, Nathan Smith-Laytart and Jason Nicoma Roach.  Honorary pallbearers will be Devin Keith Kiskaden, Ryan Badley Tobin, Dakota Laytart, Bruce Miller and Steve Roach.

The family requests that visitation be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 20th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, Campbellsville.

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James A. “Tex” Taylor

Posted by on Dec 17, 2015

James A. “Tex” Taylor, age 88, formerly of Campbellsville, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in London, Kentucky.

He was born December 14, 1927 in Campbellsville to the late Lewis and Sally Dix Taylor.  He had worked for Tennessee Gas Transmission before operating two local marinas.  He completed his work career with OshKosh at various facilities.  He was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church and was a Mason.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Eugene Taylor, his wife, Geraldine and a brother, Walter Taylor.

He is survived by his son, Brad Taylor and his companion, Shirley Huntley, of Tennessee, two daughters, Linda Eversole and her husband, James of London and Reva Hudman and her husband, Glen of Nevada; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Taylor of Campbellsville; two step-children, Joyce Ann VanPelt, of Somerset and Butch VanPelt of Lancaster; 6 grandchildren, Richard Allen Taylor, Christopher Robert Taylor, Ashley Lanae Taylor, Jamie Hocker, Morgan Hudman and Austin Taylor and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 19th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Dr. Wesley Paul officiating. The burial to follow in the Robinson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family requests visitation from noon until 2 pm Saturday, prior to the funeral service at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, Campbellsville

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Shelby Nelson

Posted by on Dec 13, 2015

Shelby Nelson of Buffalo, son of the late Herman Nelson and Opal Warren Nelson, was born in Larue County, Kentucky, April 7, 1937. He died at 7:40 P.M., Saturday, December 12, 2015 in Greensburg. Age: 78
He was a carpenter and a lifelong farmer.
He united in marriage to Geraldine Graham in August of 1971.
Besides his wife, Geraldine Nelson of Buffalo, he is survived by one stepson, Junior Graham of Buffalo; three brothers and two sisters: Rev. Dannie Nelson and wife, Alice of Greensburg, Randall Nelson and wife, Betty of Summersville, Ahue Nelson and wife, Jean Harlow of Buffalo, Betty Thompson and husband, Terry of Campbellsville and Ginny Webb of Smyrna, Tennessee; five nieces and three nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Nelson Cemetery in Taylor County by Rev. Twyman Davis

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO THE NELSON CEMETERY FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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