Lloyd Marsh

Posted by on Feb 28, 2024

Lloyd Sherwin Marsh, 63, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Harry Slaton Marsh and Ann Olive Ragsdale Marsh was born May 16th, 1960 in Caldwell County, Kentucky, and departed this life on February 19th, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital.

Lloyd professed faith in Christ and attended First Church of God.

Lloyd is survived by:
One sister and one brother: Marlita Marsh of Campbellsville; and Philip Marsh and his wife, Susan, of Richmond
One niece and one nephew: Sarah Wells and her husband, Daniel, of Richmond; and Jacob Marsh of Tampa, FL
Four great nieces and nephews: Amelia Wells, Boone Wells, Garrett Wells, all of Richmond, and Hunter Marsh of Tampa, FL
A host of other relatives and friends

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Campbellsville First Church of God. Auberry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Lloyd Marsh at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Jeramie DeWayne Cox, 42

Posted by on Feb 26, 2024

Jeramie DeWayne Cox, 42

Jeramie DeWayne Cox, of Campbellsville, was born April 3, 1981, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. He was 42 years of age.

He enjoyed working on cars, motorcycles, mud trucks, his dog Diamond and spending time with family.

Survivors include his mother: Dawn Kay Trout Cox of Garrett, IN, two children: Dalton D. Cox and companion Molly Shumate, and Madison Cox and companion Jaylon McFarland, and their mother Erica Mattingly of Lebanon.

His grandparents: David and Alice Nicolet, and Paul Trout, four nieces and nephews: Dawson Adcock (Melissa Nation), C.J. Cox (Alley McDonald), Harley Rodgers (Kathleen), and Chelsey Adcock (Aaron Savage). Five great nieces and nephews: Violet Cox, Peyton Savage, Cayson Adcock, Kade Adcock, and Cooper Rodgers.

Also, surviving are a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carmen J.V. Cox and one sister, Alice Marie Cox-Humes, and his grandmother Jonita Trout.

The funeral service for Jeramie DeWayne Cox will be at 11 A.M.  Friday, March 1, 2024, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.

Bro. Daniel Bryant will officiate

The family requests visitation on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 PM. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be given to Jeramie’s children. Those can be made at the funeral home or at www.lrpetty.com

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James Mings

Posted by on Feb 25, 2024

James Mings, 82, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Asure Mings and Cora McDonald Mings was born December 7th, 1941, in Columbia, Kentucky, and departed this life on February 24th, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky.
James united in marriage to Ms. Abbie Joyce Stone on November 22nd, 1963, she survives. He professed faith in Christ and attended Woodlawn Christian Church. James was a lifetime farmer. He retired from the Ingersoll-Rand receiving department after 28 ½ years of service.

Besides his wife, James is survived by:
One son and one daughter: Rhonda Burns and her husband, Barry of Princeton, KY; and Kevin Mings and his wife, Cheryl, of Campbellsville
One daughter-in-law, Heather Mings of Mannsville
Seven Grandchildren: Zachary Mings and his wife, Shelby, of Campbellsville; Landon Burns and his wife, Alivia, of Dunmor, KY; Jaycee Mings of Campbellsville; Shane Burns of Princeton, KY; Sydney Mings, and her fiancé, Alex Lara, of Campbellsville; Ethan Mings of Campbellsville; and Drake Mings of Mannsville
Three Great-grandchildren: Tate Mings; and Mattie Mings, both of Campbellsville; and Bowyn Burns of Dunmor
A host of other relatives and friends

James was preceded in death by:
One son, Michael Mings
One sister, Betty Lou Curry

VISITATION: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at 11:00 am at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Fella Wilson will be officiating.

PALLBEARERS: Landon Burns, Shane Burns, Zachary Mings, Ethan Mings, Drake Mings, Jason Sullivan, Mike Ware, and Brian Underwood

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy be in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and Woodlawn Christian Church.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. James Mings at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Sapatu Ala, 80

Posted by on Feb 25, 2024

Sapatu Ala, 80

Sapatu Ala, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Ala Ala and Aitulagi Tuilefano Ala, was born July 30, 1943, in Malaeloa, Tutuila, American Samoa, and departed this life on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his residence. He was 80 years of age.

He loved cars, playing cricket and owed his own Samoan softball and cricket teams in San Francisco, CA. He was also a great swimmer.

Survivors include: Antonina Suapaia Ala, Cynthia Ala, Arabellah Wolfgramm, and Sapatu Lavulo.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death several brothers and sisters: Va’ I Ala, Falagai Frank Ala, Meafatu Ala, Nifo Ala, Faia Ala, and Akuso Ala.

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Russell Colvin

Posted by on Feb 23, 2024

Russell Colvin of Campbellsville, son of the late Ezra Colvin and Esther Colvin, was born October 11, 1938 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at the age of 85 on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in Campbellsville.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.

Russell served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He retired from Houchens in 2003 after spending more than 40 years in the Grocery Industry.

He united in marriage to Marjorie Bault June 27, 1959.

Outside of spending time with his family, Russell enjoyed spending time with friends on the golf course.  After retirement he became an avid golfer.

Besides his wife, Marjorie Colvin of Campbellsville, Russell is survived by one daughter and one son:  Cathy Mullins and husband, Jeff of Bowling Green and Jason Colvin of New Orleans, Louisiana; four grandchildren:  Logan Pillow and wife Isis, Skylar Dowies, Reese Colvin and Brody Colvin; one brother and two sisters: Richard “Shorty” Colvin, Geraldine Bennett and husband, Ron and Margaret Parrott of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GREEN RIVER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Marjorie Hovious England

Posted by on Feb 21, 2024

Marjorie Hovious England of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Luther Alvin Hovious and Ethel Taylor Hovious, was born September 3, 1931, in Adair County, Kentucky.  She died at 5:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in Campbellsville.    Age: 92

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.

Marjorie was a retired periodicals librarian at Campbellsville University.

She united in marriage to Ira England, Jr. January 23, 1953 and he preceded her in death March 3, 1988.

She had a strong spirit, enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to read.

Marjorie is survived by one son, Gary England (Diane) of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren:  Robbie England of South Carolina, Roger England of Delaware, Veronica England Lobb (John) of Louisville, Wayne England (Tara) of Mt. Washington, Adam England (Julie) of Campbellsville, Michael England (Stephanie) of Canada and Alex England (Logan) of Georgetown; ten great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two sons:  Perry England September 19, 1991 and Byron Douglas “Doug” England July 31, 2017 and one brother and three sisters:  Ben McCloud, Mary Hovious White, Joyce Tucker and Jo Ann Hovious.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Collison, III

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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Nancy Clark Bland

Posted by on Feb 19, 2024

 

Nancy Clark Bland, daughter of the late Jesse Clark and Mary Etta Watson Clark, was born November 22, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:25 A.M. Sunday February 18, 2024, in Campbellsville. Age: 83

Nancy professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.

She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and also worked for Green Thumb, The Unemployment Office and Lake Cumberland Advocacy Center.

Nancy was a strong-willed, independent lady. She loved her family and her dog, Misty.

She united in marriage to Eugene Bland December 8, 1956. He preceded her in death August 26, 1981.

She is survived by one son and three daughters: Randy Bland and wife, Karen, Susan Kennon and husband, Daran and Melanie Sublett and husband, John of Campbellsville and Karen Veatch and husband, Greg of Mooresville, North Carolina; a daughter-in-law, Fatama Bland; seven grandchildren: Kathy Hatcher and husband, Darrin, Adam Bland and wife, Jennifer, Becky VanCleave and husband, Robbie, Travis Kennon, Tyler Bland, Hunter Bland and Dalton Bland; six great-grandchildren: Samuel Hatcher, Leah Hatcher, Esther Hatcher, Owen Bland, Nolan Bland and Lee VanCleave; one foster great-grandson; two brothers: Tony Clark and wife, Fay of Campbellsville and Terry Clark and wife Paula of Elizabethtown, several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Nancy was preceded in death by one son, Jeffery Bland and twin great-granddaughters, Hannah and Rebecca Hatcher.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Steve James

BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO JAIDA’S PAWS OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Deborah Parrish Gilpin

Posted by on Feb 18, 2024

Deborah Parrish Gilpin passed away on February 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  Survivors include her husband of 46 years, the legendary Larry Gilpin. Her super daughter, Miranda Zottman, and husband, Corey.  Her super son, Aaron Gilpin, and wife, Meredith. Along with three very special grandchildren, whom she adored, John and Jack Zottman and Cora Gilpin. She is also survived by a host of other family and friends.

She was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and very faithful fan of the Wildcats.  She attended the first games ever held in Rupp Area and Commonwealth Stadium.

She was employed by Fruit of the Loom from 1973 to 1980 and then again from 1982 to 1998, where she gained a love for sewing. In addition to a quilting hobby, Debbie was an excellent seamstress. From 1981 to 1982, she was employed at Laurene’s Bridal Shop where she began specializing in formal dresses. Over the last several years, she was well known in Taylor and the surrounding counties for making alterations. She was a favorite for those needing adjustments made to their wedding, prom or pageant dresses. Many local ladies have worn dresses which were held with Debbie’s skillful stitching.

She loved her community and the people within it.  She was an active member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 40 years. She served as the Vice President of the Taylor County 4H Council for a time. She was also a member of the Taylor County Historical Society and had a passion for the genealogy of her family and those within the area.  She had previously acted as the President of the Hiestand House Museum Foundation. She also very proud to be a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20th at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home.  Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 21st. Burial is to follow in Brookside Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Bill Gardner, Bill Gilpin, Chris Kidwell, Gary Parrish, Larry Parrish and Johnny Pike.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy be made to Taylor Regional Archive Center or Ronald McDonald House Charities and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

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Catherine Kearney

Posted by on Feb 16, 2024

Catherine Kearney of Campbellsville, daughter of the late H. B. Philpott and Verna Isaacs Philpott, was born June 27, 1929 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 6:55 P.M., Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in Campbellsville.    Age: 94

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

She united in marriage to James Lee Kearney September 10, 1950 and he preceded her in death May 22, 2005.

Catherine was a very intelligent person who applied her unique talents to all aspects of life, which included sewing, culinary endeavors, crafting, financial management and in service to her church.

She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Patty Harrison of Bowling Green, Jerry Kearney and wife, Phyllis and Pam Weatherford and husband, David of Campbellsville, and Harold Kearney of Simpsonville; seven grandchildren: Adam Kearney and wife, Kelli of Georgetown, Natalie Cline and husband, Robbie of Gallatin, TN, Leslie Kearney and significant other, Chris Harrison, Karen Hardin and husband, Tye, Janet Barnes and husband, Dustin, all of Campbellsville, Sebastian Kearney and Cedric Kearney both of Simpsonville; ten great-grandchildren: Owen Lamer, Jacob Kearney, Lane Hardin, Harrison Cline, Kendall Kearney, Collin Cline, Jackson Barnes, Lela Kate Hardin, Dalton Barnes, and Peyton Harrison; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a son: Timmy Kearney in infancy; a son-in-law: David Harrison; one sister and three brothers: Christine Burress, Oscar Philpott, Clyde Philpott and Manuel Philpott.

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VISITATION: 2:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 19, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones, Jimmie Graham, and Rev. Don Gowin

BURIAL:    Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Marjorie Keltner Willis

Posted by on Feb 15, 2024

Marjorie Willis, nee Keltner, passed away peacefully at her home in Richmond, Kentucky on February 14, 2024.  She was born on December 3, 1926 to Glover and Zelma Keltner of Campbellsville. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, George O. Willis, as well as her parents. She is survived by daughter, Susan, son, Tim, daughter-in-law Ann Wrape Willis and a grandson, Kelt Willis, all of Richmond. She was a member of Settle Memorial Methodist Church and a dedicated volunteer at Boulware Mission in Owensboro until her move to Richmond.  She attended First Christian Church in Richmond and was an avid Kentucky basketball fan.

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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