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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 15, 2015
 Mrs. Lucy Helen (Shofner) Skaggs of Campbellsville passed from this life peacefully on February 14, 2015 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Campbellsville. She was 83 years, 5 months, and 1 day of age. She was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Lillie Morning (Hedgespeth) Shofner. Mrs. Skaggs was a homemaker and matriarch of a large, well-respected family. She professed faith in Christ, and was a member of the Zion Separate Baptist Church. Mrs. Skaggs was the wife of Ernest Skaggs, Jr., who preceded her in death in February, 2006.
Mrs. Skaggs leaves to carry her legacy:
Eleven children: Joyce Skaggs Cole and husband Ken of Louisville, Mary Bright and husband Tony of Campbellsville, Eyvonee Skaggs of Mt. Washington, Garry Skaggs and wife Diane of Raywick, David Skaggs and companion Pam of Campbellsville, Annette Bolin and husband Steve of Campbellsville, Robert Skaggs and wife Barbara of Campbellsville, John Wesley Skaggs of Bardstown, Tammy Morgan and husband Gary of Eubank, Jerrit Skaggs and wife Teresa of Campbellsville, and Julie Ann Yates and husband Robert of Lebanon,
Twenty-three grandchildren,
A host of great and great-great-grandchildren,
And several other extended family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by:
Two sons: Ronald Lee Skaggs and Lawrence DeWayne Skaggs,
Six siblings: Nora Sprowles, Ruth Gumm, Roscoe Shofner, Herman Shofner, John Shofner & Thomas Shofner
UPDATED ARRANGEMENTS: THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE SATURDAY AT 11 AM AT THE L.R. PETTY FUNERAL HOME WITH BURIAL IN THE ZION CEMETERY.
VISITATION FROM 5-8 PM ON FRIDAY.
Mrs. Skaggs will be laid to rest beside her husband, and will carried there by her sons.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 14, 2015
Eddie Graham, Sr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Edward Graham and Frances Graham Creech, was born November 24, 1940, in Peru, Indiana. He died at 7:48 P.M., Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Louisville. Age: 74
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
He was a retired technician/operator with Tennessee Gas Transmissions in Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Joyce Jones February 6, 1960.
Besides his wife, Joyce Jones Graham, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Eddie Graham, Jr. and wife, Lisa of Dayton, Ohio and Cindy Scott and husband, Anthony of Scottsville; five grandchildren: Caley Melton, Corey Melton, Tori Graham, Callie Watson and Payton Watson; two brothers and two sisters: Mike Creech and wife, Kathy of Cedar Lake, Indiana, Jerry Creech and Linda Freeborn of Steger, Illinois and Suellen Blanchette of Hoopeston, Illinois; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Creech.
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VISITATION:5-8 P.M., Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 16, 2015 at
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Walters and Rev. B. C. Gillispie
BURIAL:Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 12, 2015
 Mr. Kenneth Allen Bryant of Campbellsville, passed from this life on February 9, 2015 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. He was 68 years, 1 month, and 25 days of age. Mr. Bryant was a carpenter by trade, and built several homes in and around Taylor County. He was the son of the late Velouris and Hazel Marei (Dudgeon) Bryant.
Mr. Bryant is survived by:
One son: Shannon Allen Bryant of Campbellsville,
Two daughters: Georgia Marie Childers of Bowling Green, and Savannah Boone of Hodgenville,
One brother: David “Blue” Bryant of Campbellsville,
One sister: Ruby Faye Rose of Campbellsville,
And several other friends and family.
Cremation was accorded Mr. Bryant. A memorial service will be held at a later date, and will be announced by the family.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 11, 2015
 Mr. Donovan Lee Dean of Campbellsville was born on May 19, 1989 in Jacksonville, Florida. He departed this life on February 9, 2015 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville after a long illness. He was 25 years, 8 months, and 26 days of age. Perhaps Job described Donovan’s life best when he said that man born of woman is of few days, and those full of trouble. But while Donovan’s natural heart struggled, his spiritual heart overflowed with love for all that knew him. His quick and infectious smile could brighten the dullest of days. Donovan loved nothing more than being able to offer a helping hand or a kind word to all.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His mother: Vicky Dean of Campbellsville,
A sister: Maranda Crum and husband Patrick of Campbellsville,
His niece and nephew: Layla Crum and Lee Crum, both of Campbellsville,
Two aunts: Carol Dean of Campbellsville, and Kathy Shoopman and husband Kalvin of Nicholasville,
Four uncles: Terry Holley and wife Debbie of Edmonton, James Dean of Osgood, IN, Richard Dean and wife Eva of Batesville, IN, and martin Dean of Arizona,
A special cousin: Collin Dean of Campbellsville,
And a host of other close family and friends.
He was preceded in death by:
His grandparents: Richard “Papaw” and Betty “Mamaw” Dean,
Two uncles: Donnie Holley and Ricky Holley.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Donovan Dean on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Jesus Name Church, 80 Tabernacle Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718 at 2:00 PM. Elder Rueal Boils, Elder Jimmie Sharp, and Elder Ronnie Gowins will be officiating.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 13, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718 after 5:00 PM, and on Saturday, February 14, after 11:00 AM at the church.
Interment will follow in the Jesus Name Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to the funeral expenses, and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 10, 2015
 Mr. Billy Shelton Bone was born on September 1, 1929 in Hickman County, KY to the marriage of the late Cortez Ulysses and Bessie Lela (Vaden) Bone. He departed this life on February 8, 2015 at his home in Marion County at 85 years, 5 months, and 7 days of age. Mr. Bone served his country honorably in the United States Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. After returning stateside, he joined the Louisville Police Department, from which he would later retire. He professed faith in Christ at an early age, and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Bone was a productive man, and worked his cattle farm as his health would allow. He was a Mason and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Above that, though, he was the proud husband of his cherished wife Amelia.
Besides his wife, Amelia (Ison) Bone, he leaves to treasure his memory:
One son: Glenn Bone and wife Treisy of Campbellsville,
Seven grandchildren,
Two great-grandchildren,
And a host of extended family and close friends.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Alan Bone.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Billy S. Bone conducted at the Louisville Memorial Gardens West, 4400 Memorial Gardens Dr., Louisville, KY 40216 on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Mr. Glenn Ison will deliver the eulogy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River, and can be at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
www.lrpetty.com
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Feb 9, 2015
Pearl Gumm, age 92, of Campbellsville, died Saturday, February 7, 2015 in Campbellsville.
She was born, Beulah Pearl Melton in Clinton County, Kentucky to the late William McKinley and Vertia Lawhorne Melton on June 2, 1922. She had lived in Campbellsville since 1939 and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Gumm and two sons, Robert Lee and Wesley Alford Gumm.
She is survived by a son, James William Gumm and his wife, Elizabeth, of Kearney, Missouri; a daughter, Sheila Mae Gumm, of Campbellsville, five grandchildren, Carol Jean Brown, Campbellsville, Amy Whitner and her husband David of Kearney, Missouri, Bridgette Jones and her husband, Kim of Campbellsville, Roberta Foster and her husband, Steve of O’Fallon Missouri and Jennifer Perkins and her husband, Tony of Overland Park, Kansas; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 11th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Shaun Caudill officiating. Burial will follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be David Whitner, Steve Foster, Tony Perkins, Josh Simpson, Ryan Sears and Kim Jones.
The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 10th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
Leave condolences online at www.lyon-dewittfuneralhome.com
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 7, 2015
Willis Benningfield of Elkhorn, son of the late Marvin Benningfield and Ethel Lee
Puryear Benningfield was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, February 17, 1933.He died at 8:58 P.M., Friday, February 6, 2015, in Louisville. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist Faith.
He was a retired farmer and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by three brothers: Sam Benningfield and wife, Mildred of Campbellsville, Walter Benningfield and James Benningfield and wife, Burnestine of Elkhorn; one niece and one nephew: Joan Walls and husband, Donald of Campbellsville and Roger Benningfield and wife, Karen of Elkhorn; several other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two half –brothers: Victor Benningfield and Clarence Benningfield and one nephew, Stanley Benningfield.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, Feb 8th at Parrott & Ramsey
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Parrott &
Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Rev. Ron Dooley
BURIAL: Elkhorn Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 4, 2015
Virginia Askren of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ben Harrison Perkins and Virginia Pike Perkins, was born July 28, 1919, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:28 A.M., Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Separate Baptist Faith.
She was a retired employee of the Holiday Inn Gift Shop in Louisville.
She united in marriage to John Askren September 4, 1964. He preceded her in death November 7, 2000.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Reynolds of Campbellsville; six step-children: Jerry Askren, Bradley Askren and Becky McKinley of Indiana, Terry Askren and Kevin Askren of Georgia and Kim Skees and husband, Jim of Crestwood, Kentucky; one granddaughter, Debbie Reynolds of Campbellsville; several step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Loretta Sharp and Margaret Barnett of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters: Edwin Perkins, Venetta Barnett, Ida Belle Corbin, Irene Bault and Mattie Perkins.
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VISITATION: After 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 6, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, February 6, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Daryl Coe
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2015
 Mr. Billy Logan Speer of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Campbellsville, passed from this life on February 1, 2015 in Florida. He was 83 years, 9 months, and 21 days of age. He was the son of the late Clarence and Cleo Speer. Mr. Speer was a long-time Campbellsville businessman and entrepreneur. Among other things, he founded Speer Systems, a manufacturer of industrial equipment, and was the former owner of the local Fox34 television station.
Mr. Speer also loved traditional music. He was a founding member of Flakespear, a bluegrass band and TV production company, that was inducted into the Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. He was also well-known for his hand-made aluminum banjo’s; one of which he presented to Kentucky Governor Paul Patton in Frankfort.
Mr. Speer was a veteran of the Korean War, and served his country honorably as a wire sergeant in the United States Army.
Mr. Billy Logan Speer leaves to mourn his passing:
One son: John Logan Speer of Danville, KY,
Three daughters: Paula and Larry Lee of Clarkson, KY, Denise Ramsey of Glasgow, KY, and Katie Mynette Speer of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: Bob and Vera Speer of Altus, OK, and Don and Sue Speer of Bowling Green, KY,
Three sisters: Betty and Bob Matthews of Edmond, OK, and Joy Bryant and Sharon Reese of Campbellsville,
Six grandchildren,
Five great-grandchildren,
And a host of other close family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Speer.
Cremation rites were accorded. A graveside military service and celebration of life ceremony will be conducted at the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville on Saturday, June 27, 2015.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to Gideon Bibles or the Kentucky Christian Academy Music Department. These can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 3, 2015
Roy William Graham of Campbellsville, son of the late Hubbie Christopher Graham and Bessie Ann Caulk Graham, was born January 26, 1936, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 5:20 P.M., Monday, February 2, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 79
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
He was a retired diesel mechanic and former milk truck driver.
He united in marriage to Lois Sexton May 25, 1955. She preceded him in death July 30, 2002.
He is survived by three sons and one daughter: Mike Graham and wife, Cathy, Gary Graham, Karen Anderson and husband, Rick and Jimmy Graham and wife, Sheila of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Crystal Nicole Nallia and husband, James of New Haven, Joe Allen Keith of Glasgow, Samuel Jacob Graham of Redondo Beach, California, Jon-Micah Graham of Louisville, Christopher Brooks Graham of Campbellsville and James Logan Graham of Richmond; four great-grandchildren: Cole Alexander Nallia, Makayla Beth Nallia, Andrew Joseph Nallia and Holly Brianna Nallia; one sister, Goldie Graham of Campbellsville; two sisters-in-law, Betty Graham and Dorothy Graham of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law, Bert Rhodes, Jr. and wife, Florence of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters: Freddie Graham, Edgar Graham, Robert Graham, James Earl Graham, Lorene Rhodes and Tressie Hunt.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 9:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Mark Graham
BURIAL: Brockman Cemetery
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Mrs. Lucy Helen (Shofner) Skaggs of Campbellsville passed from this life peacefully on February 14, 2015 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Campbellsville. She was 83 years, 5 months, and 1 day of age. She was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Lillie Morning (Hedgespeth) Shofner. Mrs. Skaggs was a homemaker and matriarch of a large, well-respected family. She professed faith in Christ, and was a member of the Zion Separate Baptist Church. Mrs. Skaggs was the wife of Ernest Skaggs, Jr., who preceded her in death in February, 2006.
