Elbert “Pee Wee” Puyear, 76

Posted by on Jun 17, 2015

Puyear PicMr. Elbert “Pee Wee” Puyear, the son of the lateEd and Lula Shofner Puyear, was born May 25, 1939 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 76 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Washington Baptist Church, a farmer and a saw mill worker.
He united in marriage to Jewell (Thompson) Puyear, who survives. To this union were born two children: Judith “Sissy” Mattingly of Lebanon and the late Calvin Puyear, who preceded her in death in 2010.
Also surviving are two sisters: Mildred Grimes of Louisville and Connie Nally of Lebanon; a brother: Claude Puyear of Shepherdsville; a half-sister: Dorothy Doty of Illinois.
Three grandchildren: Amanda Mattingly and Missy and Michael Mitchell all of Campbellsville and Jessie Puyear of Willisburg; five great-grandchildren: Haley, Nate, Chloe and Peyton Mitchell and Eli Puyear; his special adopted children: Debbie Rucker and husband Timmy of Shelbyville and Michelle Vaught of Campbellsville; his special adopted grandchildren: Tyler and Bailey Rucker, Brittany, AJ, Michael, Keileigh and Nasha Vaught and a host of other relatives and friends.
Also preceded him in death was a grandchild: McKenzie Puyear; a brother: Herman Thomas Puyear; two sisters: Ester Bell and Marie Schulks.Logo
The funeral for Mr. Elbert “Pee Wee” Puyear will be Friday at 1 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery. Bro. Donnie Blick will be officiating.
Visitation from 5-8 PM Thursday
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

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Hazel Livers, age 94

Posted by on Jun 16, 2015

Hazel Livers, age 94, of Campbellsville died Friday, June 12, 2015 at Campbellsville Nursing And Rehab of Campbellsville, KY.

Hazel was born September 10, 1920 in Marion County, KY. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Mattie (Sapp) Benningfield and predeceased by her brothers, Ernest Benningfield, John Benningfield and  Thomas Benningfield and a sister, Lennie Pike.

She is survived by one son: Tony (Carol) Livers of Louisville, KY and a grandson, Doug Livers

A graveside service will be held 10:00 am on Friday, June 19 at Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Marion County.

Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

 

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Aria Mullins, age 97

Posted by on Jun 16, 2015

Nancy Aria “Aria” Mullins, age 97, of Campbellsville died Monday, June 15, 2015 at Sunrise Manor in Hodgenville, KY.

Nancy was born November 5, 1917 in Cumberland County, KY. She is the daughter of the late George Fayette and Jenny Carmon (Spear) Capps.  She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Charles John Mullins on  November 9, 1998.   She was also predeceased by her son, Donald Mullins,  a daughter, Nancy Gibbs, grandson, Donald P. Mullins, brother, Edward Capps,  and sisters, Frances Phillips, Ina Lovett and Mary Edna Capps.

She is survived by two daughters: Betty Cornett of Lexington, KY, Marietta Mullins of Elizabethtown, KY and one son, George Mullins and his wife Margaret of Cincinnati, OH; eleven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren;  two sisters, Eva Mintz of Munster, IN and  Loletta Kidd of Campbellsville; one brother,  Loyd Capps of Campbellsville; and one daughter-in-law, Judy Mullins.

The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, Campbellsville,  with Bro. Ken Foreman officiating.  Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, Campbellsville.

Serving as pallbearers are William Poe, John Eastridge, James Cornett, Chris Gibbs, Danny Simpson and Greg Mullins.

Visitation will be on Friday, June 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, 503 E. Main St., Campbellsville, KY.

 

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Ollie C. Newton

Posted by on Jun 15, 2015

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Ollie C. Newton of Campbellsville, son of the late Walter Newton and Nettie Page Newton, was born October 24, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 2:34 A.M., Sunday, June 14, 2015 in Louisville. Age: 81
He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army where he was a military policemen in Germany.
He united in marriage to Gaye Cash January 21, 1954. She preceded him in death May 27, 1999.
He united in marriage to Clara Williams Sapp January 31, 2006.
Besides his wife, Clara Sapp Newton, he is survived by two sons and one daughter: Barry Newton and wife, Mary, and Brian Newton of Louisville and Bonnie Minor and husband, David of Richmond Hill, Georgia; four step-children: Debbie Sexton and husband, Ronnie, Denise Reynolds and husband, Tony and Dinah Daugherty of Campbellsville and Tim Sapp and wife, Michelle of Lexington; five grandchildren: Josh Newton, Nora Minor, Olivia Minor, Paul Thomas Minor and Danielle Newton Erickson; ten step-grandchildren: Chris Sexton, Allen Reynolds, Jeremy Reynolds, Tiffany Polk, Gretchen Warner, Tabby Benningfield, Samantha Farmer, Madison Sapp, Grace Sapp and Emma Claire Sapp; three great-grandchildren; eleven step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Ford of Long Beach, Mississippi; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Jerome Newton and Elender Cox.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL MASS: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Reinhart
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans
FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO MARION COUNTY VETERANS HONOR GUARD AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Gertrude C. Allen

Posted by on Jun 15, 2015

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Gertrude C. Allen of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Jerry Carlile and Ethel Murphy Carlile, was born February 25, 1932, in Larue County, Kentucky. She died at 7:30 A.M., Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Greensburg. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal faith.
She was a former employee of Metzmeier Nursing Home and Boston’s Nursing Home.
She united in marriage to Cread Allen February 18, 1948. He preceded her in death November 21, 2004.
She is survived by two daughters and one son: Jewell Shipp, Ruby Sanders and Charles Thomas Allen of Campbellsville; eleven grandchildren: Paul Allen, Danny Allen, Jennifer Fisher, Marie Allen, Amanda Allen, Scotty Allen, Chris Morgan, Jason Pace, Bradley Pace, Misty Smith and Crystal Gebler; eighteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine Nelson and husband, David of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son and daughter: Sammy Allen and Mary Jean Pike, one great-grandson, Shelby Thomas Smith and three brothers and two sisters: William Howard Carlile, Lawrence Carlile, Elroy Carlile, Letha Perkins and Sadie Allen.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 19, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Elder Rueal Boils
BURIAL Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church Cemetery

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Gene Goodin

Posted by on Jun 15, 2015

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Gene Goodin of Campbellsville, son of the late Elmer Goodin, Sr. and Minnie Farmer Goodin, was born July 7, 1936, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 2:08 P.M., Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 78
He was a member of Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church in Finley.
He was a retired employee of General Electric and a farmer.
He united in marriage to Theresa Sapp December 13, 1958.
Besides his wife, Theresa Goodin of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons and one daughter: Timmy Goodin and wife, Felicia of Tampa, Florida, Wayne Goodin and wife, Jessica of Campbellsville and Dawn Conder and husband, Terry of Somerset; five grandchildren: Jeffrey Goodin, D.J. Goodin, LeeAnn Goodin, Aaron Conder and Annie Conder; one sister and one brother: Pat Thompson and Billy Goodin of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters: Charles Goodin, James Goodin, Elmer Goodin, Jr., Catherine Newton, Marie Caulk, Mildred Benningfield and Mary Caulk.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL MASS: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church in Finley by Rev. David Cockson
BURIAL: Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church Cemetery

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Alvin Hancel Humphress, 79 (CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR SERVICE)

Posted by on Jun 13, 2015

Humphress PicARMYMr. Alvin Hancel Humphress, the son of the late John Alvin and Ruby Peterson Humphress, was born January 1, 1936 in Taylor County and departed this life on Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 79 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church. He attended the Campbellsville High School. He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne. He was a past Master of the Elkhorn Masonic Lodge # 568 and was retired from Fruit of the Loom as operation manager of the distribution center.
He united in marriage on July 12, 1958, to Elizabeth Goff, the daughter of Holman and Rachel Tucker Goff of Greensburg.
Besides his wife Elizabeth Goff Humphress, he is survived by three brothers: Jolly and Katheryn Humphress, Donald and Charlotte Humphress and Johnny Humphress, all of Campbellsville; a sister: Kathleen and Paul Campos of California, and a step-sister: Delores Underwood of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends. Also brothers-in-law: Thomas “Red” and Juanita Goff and Henry L. Goff both of Campbellsville; sisters-in-law: Beverly & Mark Ponder of Yosemite and Berna Jean Goff of Greensburg, two former sisters-in-law: Patricia Humphress of Campbellsville and Linda Garcia Humphress of San Antonio, Texas and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother: Guy Humphress, his step-mother: Virginia Humphress, a step-brother: Bobby Shaw and a brother-in-law: Jessie Goff.
Memorial Service for Mr. Alvin Hancel Humphress, will be conducted Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Harden Cemetery in Taylor County.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION.
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Betty Compton

Posted by on Jun 12, 2015

Betty Compton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Robby “Rube” Mikel and Catherine Bryant Mikel, was born October 9, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 12:34 A.M., Friday, June 12, 2015 in Campbellsville.
Age: 78
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She was former Co-owner of Compton-Smith Battery Company with her husband, Norwood.
She united in marriage to Norwood Compton May 22, 1952. He preceded her in death March 12, 2006.
She is survived by two daughters: Janet Mills and husband, Steve and Darlene Burris and husband, Phillip of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Stephanie Johnson and husband, Dr. Paul Johnson and Stuart Mills and special friend, Andrea Keltner Rosales of Campbellsville, two step-grandchildren: Anthony Burris of Campbellsville and Shannon Burris of Missouri; five great-grandchildren: Brittany McMahan and husband, Bobby, Shawn Mills, Hayes Johnson, Harper Johnson and Hadley Johnson of Campbellsville; one great-great-grandson, Keegan McMahan; two brothers and one sister: Wayne Mikel and Kenneth Mikel of Campbellsville and Dora Mikel of Columbia; special caregiver, Teresa Turner of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one brother and five sisters: Guy Douglas Mikel, Shirley Wise, Annette Smothers, Rena Murphy, Barbara Jean Mikel, Mary Frances Mikel.
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VISITAITON: 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Ron Ferree and Dr. Wesley Paul

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

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Kenneth Lee Gwinn

Posted by on Jun 12, 2015

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Kenneth Lee Gwinn of Campbellsville, son of the late James Garnett Gwinn and Ruth Smith Gwinn was born October 5, 1943 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:00 A.M., Thursday, June 11, 2015 in Campbellsville.
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal Faith.
He was a mechanic at Fruit of The Loom for some thirty-seven and one half years, a farmer, a construction worker and delivered newspapers for the Courier Journal for twenty years.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, stock car racing, gardening and UK Basketball.
He united in marriage to Judy England January 11, 1964. Besides his wife, Judy Gwinn, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Allan Gwinn and wife Carol and Donna Agee and husband, Tommy of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Scott Gwinn, T.J. Agee and wife, Pam, and Nick Agee of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren: Jason, Destiny and Cody Agee; one brother, Lewis Gwinn and wife, Leta of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: James Hollis Gwinn, Carolyn Read and Mary Margaret Shaw.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Les Richard, Bro. George Blevens, Bro. Ray Shaw and Bro. Vernon Bragg
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Carrie Mae Phillips

Posted by on Jun 11, 2015

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Carrie Mae Phillips of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charlie Campbell and Flossie Mae Colvin Campbell was born May 9, 1929 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:20 A.M., Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in Greensburg. Age: 86
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she was a faithful member of the Adult Women# 3 Sunday School Class.
She was former Co-owner of Phillips Seed House, a farmer and a bookkeeper.
She united in marriage to Billie Phillips August 22, 1947. He preceded her in death September 27, 2006.
She is survived by four sons and three daughters: Bobby Phillips and wife, Becky, Kenny Phillips and wife Susan, Charles Phillips and wife, Gayle, Richard Phillips and wife, Marnie, Betty Preston and husband, Marvin all of Campbellsville, Barbara Clark and husband, Don of Ninety Six, South Carolina and Jeannie Phillips and Betty Curtis, a very special friend who is like a daughter of Sarasota, Florida; seventeen grandchildren: Christy Parks, Rod Phillips, Robyn P. Sollberger, Rikki Moss, Eric Clark, Adam Clark, Matthew Clark, Caleb Clark, Jeremy Bishop, Karri Cox, Amber Nash, Nicole Driver, Will Phillips, Edlynn Phillips, Lauren Phillips, Hannah Phillips, John Michael Phillips; twenty-four great-grandchildren; one brother and three sisters: C.W. Campbell of Blackshear, Georgia, Nora Susan Jarboe Of Louisville, Lena Harmon and Helen Burris of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister, George Robert Campbell and Louise Roberts.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, June 12, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

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