William Morton Caldwell, Jr, 74

Posted by on Jun 2, 2015

Morton CaldwellWilliam Morton Caldwell, Jr., was Born 09/01/1940 in Louisville, KY and departed this life on 06/01/2015 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was 74 years of age.
He Moved to Lorain Wells in Campbellsville, KY as a child
Attended Taylor County High School, graduating class of 1958
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky 1965
Member of the Triangle Fraternity and served as Social Chairman
Master’s Degree, Physiology from the West Virginia University
Attained the Professional Engineering Degree, Missouri
Lecturer at the West Virginia University Medical Center, School of Medicine
Held a FCC License and Amateur Radio License, W8IFN since 1954
Worked as an Engineer with Sperry Aircraft in the Auto Pilot Division in Phoenix , AZ
West Virginia University, Bio-medical Engineer, Morgantown, WV
Chief Bio-medical Engineer for the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH
Assistant Research Professor, Dalton Cardio-vascular Research Center, Columbia, MO
Mentored Yoshi Yonezawa, Hiroshima Institute of Technologym Japan and as he advanced his career in Engineering, received his doctorate and went on to achieve the position of Director of the Hiroshima Institute of Technology.
Author and co-author of numerous publications and designs related to cardio-vascular research.
1979-Disabled with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, continued health problems with CHF, COPD, white and Grey Matter Disease of the brain, Emphysema, Parkinson’s and Dementia which all led to his demise.
Mr. Caldwell was preceded in death by his father, William Morton Caldwell, Sr. and mother, Odessa Shankle Caldwell.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Conforti-Caldwell of Pennsylvania.
A brother: Thomas Caldwell and wife Julie of Campbellsville and their sons Lt. Col. William Todd Caldwell of California and Dr. Brian Thomas Caldwell of Colorado.
A sister: Marilyn “Sisie” Gauvin and husband Hank of West Minster, Mass and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Mr. William Morton Caldwell, Jr, will be Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial in the Brookside Cemetery.
Family requests visitation after 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home.
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Kaye Anderson

Posted by on Jun 1, 2015

Kaye Anderson 2Kaye Anderson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Hubert Sapp and Ada Maupin Sapp, was born October 14, 1944 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 10:15 P.M., Sunday, May 31, 2015 in Lebanon. Age: 70
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
She was a retired manager of Campbellsville Manor.
She is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Eldon Benningfield of Campbellsville; one sister-in-law, Lorene Caulk of Campbellsville; four nephews and three nieces: Sam Benningfield of Sparta, Tennessee, Ron Benningfield, Doug Caulk, Chris Caulk, Cheryl Magers, Jeanne Brown and Libby Caulk of Campbellsville; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Bobby Caulk June 28, 2008 and Dorothy Jean Caulk June 1, 1959; a niece, Marsha Kay Benningfield July 2, 2011 and a nephew, Stevie Caulk in 1953.

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VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Jimmie Knifley
BURIAL: New Market Cemetery, Lebanon, Kentucky

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Anne Emma Hourigan, age 84

Posted by on May 30, 2015

Anne Emma Hourigan, age 84, of Campbellsville died Friday, May 29, 2015 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Anne was born October 5, 1930 in Taylor County, KY. She is the daughter of the late Robert Charles and Nannie (Turner) Shively.  She married William David Hourigan who preceded her in death on  December 13, 1978.   She is also predeceased by her brothers, Robert Shively, Charles Shively, and  Leroy Shively and her half brothers, Fred Rouse and Henry Rouse.

She was employed by Fruit of the Loom for 31 years and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters: Linda Gayle (Buddy) Eversole of London, KY, Reva Dale (Glen) Hudman of Sun Valley, NV and two sons: Eugene Allen (Carolyn) Taylor of Campbellsville, KY, James Bradley Taylor of TN; one brother: Paul Shively of Campbellsville, KY; six grandchildren, Richard Allen Taylor, Christopher Robert Taylor;  Ashley Lanae Taylor, Jamie Hocker;  Morgan Hudman and Austin Taylor; 11 great grandchildren and several step-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held  on Monday, June 1 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, 503 E. Main St., Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Larry Frisby officiating.  Burial will be in Beech Fork Cemetery, in Marion County.

The family requests visitation on Sunday, May 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, 503 E. Main St., Campbellsville, KY.

You may leave condolences at www.lyon-dewittfuneralhome.com

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Sylvia Louise Druin Cave

Posted by on May 29, 2015

Sylvia Cave

Sylvia Cave

Sylvia Louise Druin Cave of Utica, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Andy Druin and Gertrude Katherine Vaughn Druin, was born June 20, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She went to be with the Lord at 10:15 A.M., Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Owensboro. Age: 78
She professed faith in Christ at a young age and was a long-time member of Campbellsville Baptist Church and was a current member of Buck Creek Baptist Church in Utica, Kentucky.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She united in marriage to W. G. Cave, who preceded her in death December 9, 2009.
She is survived by four daughters: Dana Caulk of Campbellsville, Kathy Young and husband, Coy of Utica, Tanya Dyson and husband, Rob and Cherie Knifley and husband, Carl of Louisville; six grandchildren: Jacob Caulk and fiancee’, Courtney Smith, Andrea Caulk, Elizabeth Jordan Cobban and husband, Bryan, Tyler Dyson, Kelsey Dyson and Haley Dyson; two step-grandchildren: Elaine Young Metzger and husband, Doran and their sons, Collin and Cameron and Jeremy Young and wife, Jill ; one brother and two sisters: Noel Barkley “ Bob” Druin and wife, Mildred of Campbellsville, Kaye Judd of Greensburg, Marietta Jeffries of Bedford, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Fred Vaughn.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Monday, June 1, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE BACK PACK PROGRAM AT BUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Elizabeth “Beth” Wade Chambers Overgaauw

Posted by on May 28, 2015

Elizabeth “Beth” Wade Chambers Overgaauw, 61, of Campbellsville passed away Saturday evening, May 23, 2015. She was the daughter of Dr. Hank Chambers, Jr and Peggy Chambers, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons Ben and Jacob Overgaauw, and daughter Trina Overgaauw; two brothers: Chip and Andy Chambers, and sister, Sue Wallingford; and her ex-husband Dan Overgaauw.

Beth had been active with Channel 6 TV, the Lebanon and Springfield theater groups, as well as many other local productions. She had also previously taught Kindergarten and substitute taught several grade levels with the Campbellsville Independent School system. She has touched the lives of many people here and abroad with her love of life, laughter, and wisdom.

In honor of Beth, a celebration of her life and death will be held at Angelic Hall at Centre Square in Lebanon, Ky on Sunday, June 7 at 1 pm.

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Eric Hayes

Posted by on May 28, 2015

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Eric Hayes of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late William Luther Hayes and Nancy Cantrell Hayes, was born May 11, 1948, in Marshfield, Missouri. He died¬ at 5:55 P.M., Tuesday, May 26, 2015 in Louisville. Age: 67
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was a retired lumberyard employee.
He united in marriage to Cathy Cabell twenty-five years ago.
Besides his wife, Cathy Hayes of Louisville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: William Eric Hayes and wife, Tammy and Lisa French and husband, Willie of Louisville; two grandchildren: Lauren French and Will French; one sister, De Etta Butts and husband, Gene of Marshfield, Missouri; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Monday, June 1, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, June 1, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Akin
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery

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Kenneth Eugene “Pete” Alfrey

Posted by on May 24, 2015

Kenneth Pete Alfrey 001Kenneth Eugene “Pete” Alfrey of Campbellsville, son of the late Robert H. Alfrey and Minnie J. Coffey Alfrey was born in Oneida, Tennessee, April 7, 1925. He died at 12:35 A.M., Sunday, May 24, 2015, in Campbellsville. Age: 90
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the St. Mark United Methodist Church.
He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army Air Corps and the United States Air Force.
He united in marriage to Laura “Libby” Lamb February 1, 1941. She preceded him in death January 16, 2004.
He is survived by one daughter and two sons and their spouses: Betty and Frank Kidwell of Campbellsville, Kenneth Ray Alfrey and wife, Mary Jane McClellan of Bristol, Tennessee and Richard D. and Lisa Alfrey of Knoxville, Tennessee; four grandchildren: Chris Kidwell and wife, Christie, Jonathan Kidwell and wife, Beth, Candy Steele and husband Chris and Bethany Sanford; six great-grandchildren: Emma Kidwell, Cass Kidwell, Cole Kidwell, Clark Kidwell, Jaxon Steele and Anniston Kate Steele; two brothers: Paul Robert Alfrey of California and Spence Alfrey and wife, Kay of Tennessee; one brother-in-law, Clifford Lamb and wife Mae of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Shane Alfrey, one great-grandson, George Alex Kidwell and one sister and two brothers: Wanda Carter, Hershel Alfrey, and Stephen Alfrey.

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

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
by Rev. Tony Franklin

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO ST. MARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR HOSPARUS OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Posted by on May 22, 2015

Memorial
Remember those that have served and all our loved ones that have gone on this Memorial Day.
Have a safe holiday weekend.
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Barbara Helen Mensik, 73

Posted by on May 22, 2015

MensikMrs. Barbara Helen Mensik, age 73 of Campbellsville, passed away on Thursday at her home.

Survivors include her husband Ross Mensik, Jr of Campbellsville.

8 children: Richard Mensik and wife Darcy of South Carolina, Raymond Mensik and wife Roberta and Ronald Mensik and wife Donna, all of Campbellsville, Renee Vennoy and husband Richard of Illinois, Tom Mensik and wife Lisa of California, Adria Kurberski and husband David of Wisconsin, Evelyn Mensik of Illinois and Joseph Mensik and wife Marsha of California.

A sister: Janet Piwowar (Pronounced: PA-VO-VA) of Illinois.

14 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.

There will be a Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery.

Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Tuesday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with a Prayer Service Tuesday evening at 7 PM at the funeral home.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Donald Edward Christie

Posted by on May 22, 2015

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Donald Edward Christie of Campbellsville, son of the late Ed Christie and Maude Harden Christie, was born July 1, 1938, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died¬ at 3:03 P.M., Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Louisville. Age: 76
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army. He retired as Sergeant First Class after twenty years of service. He was awarded numerous decorations including: the Army of Occupation Medal (Berlin), Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver Star, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medal.
He loved to talk, never met a stranger and was an avid bingo player.
He was a member of the American Legion Edwards O’Banion Post No. 82.
He united in marriage to Vivian Wilcher November 11, 1988.
Besides his wife, Vivian Wilcher Christie of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter, Debbie Druin of Campbellsville; two step-daughters: Jennifer Allen and husband, David and Denise Walters and husband, Gary Wayne of Campbellsville; ten grandchildren: Robby McColley,Khandin McColley, Karissa Skaggs and husband, Josh, Amythyst McColley, Taz McColley, Jesse Walters and wife, Natalie, Kyle Newton, Austin Allen, Cade Ray and Tray Flinchum; five great-grandchildren: Zavian McColley, Kaylee Skaggs, Draven Skaggs, Jackson Skaggs and Amaurie Benham; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Rindi Christie 2005; one
step-son, Jimmy Goode 1994; three brothers and four sisters: Merlin Christie, Harland Christie, Garnett Christie, Audrey Bright, Jean Rooks, Edna Irene Robbins and Mayola Campbell.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, May 25, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Arnold Moon
BURIAL: Elk Horn Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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