Jimmy Wheeler

Posted by on Jun 30, 2015

Jimmy Wheeler

Jimmy Wheeler of Campbellsville, son of the late Augusta “Gus” Wheeler and Nancy Elizabeth Squires Wheeler, was born August 29, 1942, in Green County, Kentucky. He died at 2:42 P.M., Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in Campbellsville.
He professed faith in Christ and attended Campbellsville Christian Church.
He was a retired farmer and truck driver.
He united in marriage to Catherine Smith April 28, 1962. She preceded him in death December 31, 2009.
He is survived by one son and one daughter: Greg Wheeler and wife, Stephanie of Lexington and Stacey Greenawalt and husband, Geoff of Frankfort; four grandchildren: Bradley Wheeler and Bryan Wheeler of Lexington and Drew Greenawalt and Sarah Greenawalt of Frankfort, and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 5:00-8:00P.M. Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 3, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Montie Fugate
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery
FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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David Parsons

Posted by on Jun 30, 2015

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David Parsons of Campbellsville, son of the late Lawrence E. Parsons and Pauline Smith Parsons, was born November 23, 1951, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 2:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in Campbellsville.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
He was a retired school teacher with the Taylor County High School where for thirty one years he taught Special Education and World of Work and coached boys and girls tennis, was assistant basketball coach for boys and girls, and coached golf for twenty years. He also coached tennis at Campbellsville University for twelve years.
He united in marriage to Brenda Campbell June 25, 1971.
Besides his wife, Brenda Parsons of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons: Brandon Parsons and wife, Miranda of Campbellsville and Tyler Parsons and wife, Beth of Bowling Green; two grandchildren: Chloe Elizabeth Parsons and David Campbell Parsons; one brother and one sister: Sam Parson and wife, Margaret and Glenda Lawson of Campbellsville; his mother-in-law, Nellie Campbell of Campbellsville; a brother-in-law, Steve Campbell and wife, Sue of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00A.M., Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Neil Salvaterra, Rev. Ron Young and Troy Young
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Lynn Tyree, 68

Posted by on Jun 29, 2015

Tyree PicLynn Tyree, age 68 of Campbellsville, passed away on Friday in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital as the result of an automobile accident which occurred in Columbia.

Survivors include a niece: Christina Johnson of Campbellsville along with a host of other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

A special friend: Nancy Broady of Campbellsville.

Visitation for Lynn Tyree will be on Thursday from 4-8 PM EST 3-7 CST in the Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with a funeral service at 5 PM.
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Judy Hearon

Posted by on Jun 24, 2015

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Judy Hearon of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Antonio H. Brents and Anne Simon Brents, was born March 12, 1942 in New York City, New York. She died at 2:30 A.M., Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 73
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by two daughters and one son: Lisa Burton, Jeanie Matney and husband, Kerry and Ricky Ray and wife, Peggy of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Austin Matney, Autumn Matney, Cory Burton, Dustin Burton and Candace Coulter; four great-grandchildren: Lorenzo Coulter, Kobe Coulter, Mila Burton and Kendra Coulter; one brother, Gary Brents and wife, Susan of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Walters
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Wayne R. Phillips

Posted by on Jun 24, 2015

Wayne R. Phillips, Glasgow, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Hugh Leonard Phillips and Rebecca Wilson Phillips, was born March 23, 1943 in Peoria, Illinois. He died at 7:05 P.M., Monday, June 22, 2015 in Glasgow. Age: 72
He is survived by two brothers and one sister: Bobby Phillips of Magnolia, Rollin Phillips of Louisville and Brenda Siegrist of Holiday, Florida; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: William Edward Phillips and Charles Phillips and Nellie Jane Phillips in infancy.
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Cremation was chosen by the family.
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Mary Ann Roth

Posted by on Jun 23, 2015

Mary RothMemorial Service for Mr. Mary Ann Roth will be Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 2 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. A complete obit at www.lrpetty.com

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Billy Speer

Posted by on Jun 23, 2015

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Memorial Service for Mr. Billy Logan Speer, will be Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 11 AM at the Brookside Cemetery. IN CASE OF RAIN OR BAD WEATHER IT WILL BE HELD IN THE CHAPEL OF THE L.R. PETTY FUNERAL HOME. COMPLETE OBIT CAN BE FOUND AT www.lrpetty.com

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James L. Cravens

Posted by on Jun 23, 2015

James L. Cravens

James L. Cravens of Campbellsville, son of the late Willie Cecil Cravens and Sylvia June Grider Cravens, was born July 4, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He died at 9:32 A.M., Monday, June 22, 2015 in Hodgenville.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force.
He was a 1957 graduate of Liberty High School and a graduate of Campbellsville College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in History with a minor in English. He also had undergraduate hours from Eastern Kentucky University in Police Administration.
He worked in radio as advertising manager from 1961 – 1963, was employed at the News Journal from 1963 – 1964, owner and publisher of Central Kentucky News from 1964 – 1974, editor and publisher of Central Kentucky News Journal from 1974 – 1978, formerly executive Director of the Campbellsville and Lebanon Housing Authorities, Judge Pro-Tem for Taylor County from 1968 – 1978 and Deputy Coroner for Taylor County for twenty-five years.
He was a member of Pitman Lodge #124 F & A M in Campbellsville, the Scottish Rite Temple in Louisville and Kosair Shrine Temple in Louisville and the Lebanon, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
He was the longest serving member on the Salvation Army Board in Kentucky and Tennessee, Chairman of Metro-Police Merit Board from 1981 – 1987, Metro Police Merit Board from 1974 – 1987, 1978 Sigma Delta Chi, Director of Kentucky Press Association from 1973 – 1978, President of Kentucky Weekly Newspaper Association in 1974, Member of Juvenile Justice Commission from 1977 – 1978, Member of State Crime Commission from 1978 – 1982, Vice President, Section 8 from 1991 – 1992, Vice President Public Housing from 1992 – 1993, Vice-Chairman of Housing Legislative Committee, Kentucky Housing Legislative Committee Chairman from 1991 – 1996, Southeastern Regional Conference NAHRO Representative for State of Kentucky in 1998 – 1999, Treasurer, Kentucky Housing Association from 1993 – 1994, Secretary of Kentucky Housing Association from 1994 – 1995, Vice- President of Kentucky Housing Association from 1995 – 1996 and President of Kentucky Housing Association from 1996 – 1997.
He united in marriage to Betty Shipp November 24, 1961.
Besides his wife, Betty Shipp Cravens, of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Byron & Carol Cravens of Campbellsville; two sisters: Sharon Pierce and husband, Jerry and Karen Kinnaird and husband, Frank of Liberty; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Danny Joe Cravens.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Lawrence Hunt

Posted by on Jun 22, 2015

Lawrence Hunt of Campbellsville, son of the late Leonard Hunt and Effie Brockman Hunt, was born March 17, 1929, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:29 P.M., Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Lebanon.
He professed faith in Christ and attended God’s Friendship Chapel.
He was a retired employee of Taylor Regional Hospital
He united in marriage to Dorothy Richerson, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by one daughter and one son: Midge Hunt of Campbellsville and Gerald Hunt
and wife, Tillie of Lebanon; two step-children: Donnie Richerson and wife, Connie and Sandy Simpson and husband, Richard of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Amanda Rice and husband, Billy, Andrea McDonald and husband, Clay, George Hunt and wife, Valerie, Derek Sidebottom and wife, Nickie and Nathan Hunt; seven great-grandchildren: Austin Cox, Lydia Sidebottom, Violet McDonald, Novalee Hunt, David Hunt, Raini Sidebottom and Raelyn Sidebottom; one great-great-granddaughter, Annabelle Sidebottom; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; special friend, Gusta Garrett of Campbellsville; and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Dennis Penick
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Linda Baumgardner, 74

Posted by on Jun 19, 2015

Baumgardner PicMrs. Linda Baumgardner, age 74, of Campbellsville, passed away on Thursday in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital.

Survivors include a son: David Timothy Baumgardner of Campbellsville.

A grandson: Anthony Baumgardner of Campbellsville.

A great-granddaughter: Anna Lillian Baumgardner of Winchester.

Six sisters: Norma Jean Whitley and Christine Sircy, both of Indianapolis, Indiana, Brenda Sapp, Terri Fain and Rhonda Cheatham, all of Campbellsville and Donna Watson of Elkhorn and a host of other relatives and friends survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Linda Baumgardner will be conducted Sunday at 1:00 P.M. at the in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.

Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Saturday at the funeral home.
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