Audrey Diane Caulk Bland

Posted by on Dec 21, 2023

Audrey Diane Caulk Bland of Campbellsville, daughter of the late W. R. “Dick” Caulk and Ermine Richerson Caulk, was born June 23, 1947 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Greensburg.    Age:  76

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark Methodist Church.

Diane attended college at Campbellsville University and was employed as a clerk at Kmart and Parks Belk.

She enjoyed reading and loved her cats and the Taylor County Public Library.

She is survived by cousins and caregivers, Lisa and Darren Wade of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.

Diane was also preceded in death by a daughter, Audra Denise Scott August 19, 2006; a brother, Randall Caulk May 26, 2010 and a half brother, Robert L. “Bobby” Caulk June 28, 2008.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon, Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  12:00 Noon, Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by  Rev. Key Lee

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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Ralph Gooslin

Posted by on Dec 19, 2023

Ralph Gooslin of Campbellsville, son of the late Jesse Gooslin and Goldie Mae Crawford Gooslin, was born May 30, 1945 in Thacker, West Virginia.  He died at 12:55 A.M., Monday, December 18, 2023 in Elizabethtown.    Age:  78

He professed faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal faith.

Ralph was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served  his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was a retired self-employed carpenter.

He united in marriage to Joyce Sherman who preceded him in death.

Ralph is survived by one brother and five sisters:  Jesse Gooslin, Jr. and wife, Marie and Nanette Norris of Ohio, Dottie Roberts and husband, Gene of Alabama, Blanche Slaten and Delores Overstreet and husband, James of Illinois and Shannon Kraft of Wisconsin; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Ralph was also preceded in death by two brothers:  Tommy Gooslin and Arnold Gooslin.

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GRAVESIDE SERVICE:  10:30 A.M., Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Rev. Earl West with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Mona Lourette Davis, 78

Posted by on Dec 16, 2023

Mona Lourette Davis, 78

Mona Lourette Davis, of Greensburg, the daughter of the late Ualies Jeffries and Gail Clark Walker, was born April 22, 1945 in Green County and departed this life on Friday, December 15, 2023 in Greensburg at her home. She was 78 years of age.

She was a homemaker and a former employee of Amazon.com. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed cooking, playing internet games, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include six children: David Cobb, Diane Wilson, Steven Cobb (Charlette), Darryl Cobb, Nicky Cobb (Rhonda), and Misty Cobb.

Six brothers and sisters: Michael Jeffries, Marlene Matheis, Kathy Miller, Darla Jeffries, Tony Jeffries, and Tony Jeffries.

Also, seventeen grandchildren and twenty-eight great grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son: Wade D. Cobb and two brothers: Nicky Jeffries and Jeffrey Jeffries.

The family has chosen cremation and all services will be private.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Brenda Sue Sapp

Posted by on Dec 15, 2023

Brenda Sue Sapp of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Clarence Warner and Geneva Cox Warner, was born April 30, 1941 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 7:36 A.M., Friday, December 15, 2023 in Campbellsville.    Age:  82

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.  She loved her church and all of her church family.

Brenda was a retired co-owner and operator with her husband, Clem, of Sapp’s Fruit Market.  She was also an employee of Kroger and loved her Kroger family.

Brenda enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and decorating and collecting roosters.

She united in marriage to Clem Sapp November 4, 1961 and he preceded her in death September 4, 1992.

Brenda is survived by five sons:  Keith Hardin and wife, Jeannie, Greg Sapp and wife, Mary Ann McLean-Sapp, Lynn Sapp and wife, Tammy, Todd Sapp and wife, Edith and Joey Sapp and wife, Melissa of Campbellsville; eleven grandchildren: Tye Hardin and wife, Karen, Chelsea Dobson and husband, Brett, Ethan Sapp,  Hannah Tucker and husband, Brandon, Patrick Sapp, Anthony Sapp and wife, Megan, Lexi Sapp, Mike Tamez, Josh Tamez, Cody Tamez and Evie Sapp; ten great-grandchildren:  Lela Kate Hardin, Lane Hardin, Grayson Tucker, Kannon Tucker, Anna Sapp, Roman Tamez, Addie Tamez and one more great-grandchild on the way; five sisters:  Donna Carol Watson, Terri Fain and Rhonda Cheatham and husband, Donald of Campbellsville, Norma Jean Whitley and Christine Sircy of Indianapolis, Indiana; special nephew, Timmy Baumgardner; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Brenda was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Linda Baumgardner.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 18, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Bob Langlois

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

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Juliet Kirtley

Posted by on Dec 12, 2023

Juliet Kirtley of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charles  Horace Graves, Jr. and Mary Frances Calhoun Graves, was born November 24, 1936 in Marion County, Kentucky.  She died at 1:40 P.M., Thursday, December 7, 2023 in Campbellsville.    Age:  87

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.  Juliet loved singing in the church choir and was a praying woman.

She was a retired housekeeper and caregiver.

She enjoyed playing rook, watching sports and was a big UK fan.  Everybody loved Juliet.  She was also a strong willed and friendly person and always had a smile on her face.

Juliet is survived by five daughters and one son:  Deborah Smith and husband, Michael, Beverly Kirtley, Shirley Kirtley, Sheryl Kirtley and Lisa Kirtley of Campbellsville and Daryl Kirtley of Paducah; four brothers and one sister:  Charles Edward Graves of Johns Creek, Georgia, Tommy Graves of Louisville, David Graves of Louisville, Johnny Graves of Palmdale, California and Margaret Ann Spalding of Louisville; special friend, Mildred Barnett; her caregiver, Rona Wiser; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Juliet was also preceded in death by one brother and four sisters:  Joseph Graves, Sister Mary Dionysia Graves, Jane Pryor, Dorothy Thompson and Regina Taylor.

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VISITATION:  4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 15, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL MASS:        11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church by Rev. Fr. Saju      Vadakumpadan

BURIAL:  Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BEMADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Joseph Larry Wright

Posted by on Dec 11, 2023

Joseph Larry Wright

Mr. Joseph Larry Wright of Campbellsville, KY formerly of Columbus, IN, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Born in Chicago, IL on February 7, 1949, to Mary Edna (Burton) and Joseph Hiram Wright. The day after his birth, he went to stay with his grandparents in Columbia, KY. They were Eunice Ollie (Coffey) and Owen Elmer Burton whom he lived with the first five years of his life and their daughters. His aunts took him in as if he was their little brother taking him everywhere, even show and tell at school.

His grandmother instilled love, patience, caring, and compassion.

Mr. Wright was a Christian man.. attending church as often as he could.

After high school, Mr. Wright was drafted into the US Army, where he served two years. After returning home on May 29, 1971

he married the love of his life, Margaret Aleen Cummins.

Mr. Wright proceeds in death by his parents, grandparents, and aunt.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife Margaret Aleen (Cummins) Wright. Two children: Tiffany Michele (Shawn Michael) Wilson and Darren Wade (Crystal) Wright, 3 grandchildren Reilly, Miya, and Brady, one sister: Roxanne Smallwood and husband Darrell of Russell Springs, and two great aunts, and several cousins.

Mr. Wright’s ashes will be placed in the Garland Brook Cemetery in the mausoleum of his hometown of Columbus, Indiana at a later date.

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Mary Alice Layer, 78

Posted by on Dec 11, 2023

Mary Alice Layer, 78

Mrs. Mary Alice Layer of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Chester and Nora (Vaughn) James, passed from this life on December 10, 2023 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center after an extended illness. Born in Hiseville, KY on September 21, 1945, she was 78 years of age. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Five children: Jody Thompson and husband Randy, Eric Jessie, Aubry Jessie, Rhonda Henderson, and Wally Jessie,

Two sisters: Leon Walkup and Joann Todd,

Twelve grandchildren,

And a host of other family members and friends.

The family chose cremation. All services were held privately.

 

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Gary Edward Hunt, 69

Posted by on Dec 11, 2023

Gary Edward Hunt, 69

Gary Edward Hunt of Campbellsville, KY, was born December 31, 1953, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Garland Edward Hunt and Marjorie Lee Bohanon Hunt, and departed this life Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Campbellsville. He was 69 years of age.

He professed faith in Christ and was an active member of the Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. He was a retired over-the-road truck driver having been an owner/operator for many years. He enjoyed all kinds of mechanical work and was a jack of all trades. He never met a stranger and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He united in marriage to Marlena Thompson Hunt on January 16, 1983, who survives.

He is also survived by one son and two step-daughters: Michael Hunt and wife Laura of Greensburg, Cheryl Mings and husband Kevin of Campbellsville, and Rita Thompson and husband Chris of Elizabethtown.

Also, six grandchildren: Lilly Bennett, Victoria Bennett, Jaycee Mings, Sydney Mings, Ethan Mings, and Chayse Thompson. One great–grandson: Ezra Dodson.

Two brothers: Doug Hunt and wife Tammy of Campbellsville, and Kevin Hunt and wife Christy of Burkesville along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Pam Bright.

The funeral service for Gary Edward Hunt will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.

Bro. John Stilts will officiate.

The family requests visitation from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to be donations to the Funeral Expense Fund and may be made at the funeral home.

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Beverley Barnes, 65

Posted by on Dec 10, 2023

Mrs. Beverley Anne (Coles) Barnes of Campbellsville, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, December 8, 2023 in the comfort of her home. Born in Warrington, England on July 28, 1958, she was 65 years, 4 months, and 10 days of age. She was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Barnes (or, “Bev” or “Nana”, depending on your relationship), was a cherished mother and grandmother, renowned for her thoughtfulness and caring attentiveness towards her family. She was a woman of strength, facing life’s difficulties with dignity and humor, and perhaps a bit of occasional mischievousness.

She was the widow of Mr. Donald Lee Barnes, Jr. Mrs. Barnes was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sam Coles, and a brother, Doug Coles.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Five children: Donald Lee Barnes, III and companion Tracie Hillyer, Christopher Lee barnes and wife Crystal, and Tina Barnes, all of Indianapolis, IN, Angela Sanford and husband Kevin of Campbellsville, and Jeremy Biebesheimer of Colorado,

Four brothers: Robert Coles, Pete Coles, Scott Coles, and Jimmy Coles,

Sixteen grandchildren: Donnie Barnes, IV, Haley Leann Barnes, Jazmine Denny, Robert Denny, Jr., Elijah Davis, Elexia Davis, Jordin Sidwell, Jaydin Sidwell, Madysin Bronewell, Malachi Sanford, Harlee Barnes, Christian Barnes, and Kali Medjeski,

A great-grandchild: Jojo Owens,

A close friend: Bea,

And a host of other extended family members and friends.

Mrs. Barnes’ ashes will be spread beside her Nana in her hometown of Warrington, England at a later date.

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Shawn Patrick Joines, 50

Posted by on Dec 10, 2023

Shawn Patrick Joines, of Louisville, formerly of Casey County, KY, was born January 17, 1973 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Roxie (Singleton) Joines and departed this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Louisville. He was 50 years of age.

He was a carpenter and was of the Baptist Faith.

Shawn Pat as he was commonly called, enjoyed football, especially fantasy football and basketball.

Survivors include his lovely children: Ashley Spivey and husband Jerome, Andrew, Alex and Amber Joines and will be lovingly missed by his brothers and sisters: Jeffrey Joines, Sharron Burnette, Saundra Joines and Steven Joines.

Also survived by four grandchildren: Issac, Atticus, Lucas and Adalyn; two step-grandchildren: Matthew and Sierra and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister: Larry Joines and Karen Riggs.

A memorial service will be held at a later time.

He will be laid to rest in the Creston Cemetery in Casey County.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

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