Junior Ray Parson, 82

Posted by on Oct 24, 2023

  • Junior Ray Parson, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Hayes and Mazetta (Norris) Parson, was born April 16, 1941 in Metcalfe County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 82 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Jesus Name Church. He was a former maintenance and construction employee for the State of Kentucky, a constable, and was a member of the Pitman Masonic Lodge # 124 F&AM.

Junior enjoyed mowing and caretaking of the Arrowhead Ranch in Campbellsville.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters: Lois Kendall and Gladys and Marcella Parson as infants.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years: Zelma Faye (Smith) Parson of Campbellsville; a daughter: Margaret Parson and husband Jeff Wheat of Campbellsville; two sons: Roy Parson and wife Dorothy of Russell Springs and Keith Wayne Parson and companion: Monica of Winchester.

Also a brother: Wayne Parson of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Jason Tucker and wife Brandy, Megan Couarrubias and husband Seth, Shawna Shuffett and husband John and Lily Parson; three great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Junior Ray Parson will be Saturday, October 24, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Elder Rueal Boils will be officiating.

Visitation after 11:00 A.M. until time for the service

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society, both can be made at the funeral home.

Masonic service will be conducted at approx. 2:00 P.M. in the chapel at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

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Paul Shively

Posted by on Oct 23, 2023

Paul Shively of Campbellsville, son of the late Robert Shively and Nannie Harden Shively, was born March 24, 1943 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 5:54 A.M., Saturday, October 21, 2023 in Campbellsville.      Age:  80

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church.

Paul Shively was a friend to many and a stranger to no one. If you were fortunate enough to know him, you knew that he loved his family and had an unwavering faith in Jesus. A natural hard worker, Paul retired from Parker-Kalon but also owned and operated a logging and sawmill business. Even in retirement, he was often asked to “walk timber” and mark trees for people. Paul also enjoyed taking care of his farm where he raised livestock, tobacco, corn, beans, and hay.

Paul united in marriage to Sherry Wise August 28, 1971.

Besides his wife, Sherry Shively of Campbellsville, Paul is survived by three sons and two daughters: Phil Shively of Columbus, Indiana, Adrian Shively and wife Sara, Chad Shively and wife Bethany, Sharon Bland and husband Dwayne and Karen Curry and husband John all of Campbellsville; thirteen grandchildren: Sydney Reynolds and husband Will, Jake Shively, Noah Shively, Levi Shively and wife Mariah, Layne Shively, Landon Shively and wife Maci, Emma Shively, Ellis Shively, Ella Shively, Tyler Benningfield and wife Candace, Keenan Shively, Micah Shively and Kassondra Cook and husband David all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Paul was also preceded in death by six brothers and one sister: Robert Shively, William Shively, Leroy Shively, Charles Shively, Buddy Rouse, Fred Rouse and Emma Hourigan.

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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Larry Frisby and Dr. Jay Barnett

BURIAL: Mt. Zion Cemetery

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Bryce Eugene Savage, 31

Posted by on Oct 21, 2023

Bryce Eugene Savage, 31

Bryce Eugene Savage of Campbellsville, KY, the son Kevin Kindle of Arizona and Amber Mercer of Campbellsville, was born March 30, 1992 in Kilmarnock, VA and departed this life on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was 31 years of age.

He was of the Christian faith and loved spending time with family and friends, listening to rap music, tattoos, paintball, working on cars, and was especially looking forward to being a new dad.

Besides his parents, he is survived by three children: Ford Savage Mercer, Azura Savage Mercer, Nova Hicks, and one expected son: Mavryk Anthony Bryce Savage, his companion Camryn Belliveau, one sister: Lindsey Schmitz of Iowa. His grandmother: Brenda Graham, along with several aunts and uncles: Michael Graham (Royce), Kevin Graham (Tammy), Kelly Graham, Tiffany Ferguson (Lancer) and CJ Kampf (Michael).

There will be a funeral service for Bryce Eugene Savage on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. EDT at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd. in Campbellsville with cremation to follow.

Bro. John Nguyen will officiate.

Visitation will be held Wednesday October 25, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. until time of the service.

Memorials are suggested to be donations to KODA- Kentucky Organ Donors Association and can be made at the funeral home.

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Polly Morris

Posted by on Oct 20, 2023

Pauline “Polly” Morris, 91, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late John Clinton Williams and Celia Osborne Williams was born September 25th, 1932, in Shady Valley, TN and departed this life on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 at her home after an extended illness.
Polly united in marriage to Mr. Robert Alan Morris on April 10th, 1953. He survives. She was a loving ma and she thought the world of her granddaughters. Polly was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church for 70 years.

Besides her husband, she is survived by:
Her son, Ray Morris and his wife, Bunnie, of Campbellsville
Two granddaughters: Krystal Morris Eddleman and her husband, Shane, of Tellico Plains, TN; Amber Morris Flinchum and her husband, Jordan, of Campbellsville
One brother-in-law, William R. “Buddy” Stanton of Campbellsville
One sister-in-law, Patricia Morris of Campbellsville
Special niece, Brenda McDaniel and her husband, Rupert Cutler, of Roanoke, VA
A host of nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by:
Two brothers and seven sisters

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hosparus of Green River and Polly’s special caregivers: Loanna Calmes, Emma Lewis, and Pat Davis all of Campbellsville

VISITATION: Saturday, October 21st, 2023 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

PALLBEARERS: Alan Wheatcraft, Michael Berry, Keith Lewis, Jordan Flinchum, Shane Eddleman, Orbi Morris

In lieu of flowers, the family requested expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River and may be made at the funeral home.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Polly Morris at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Jolene McDaniel

Posted by on Oct 18, 2023

Jolene McDaniel, 70, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Nancy Lewis Giles was born September 4th, 1953, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and departed this life on Saturday, October 14th, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Danville.

Jolene united in marriage to Steve McDaniel on September 11th, 1987. He survives.

Besides her husband, she is survived by:

Three children: Billie Jo Bell and her husband, Keith, of Campbellsville; Lesley Sneed of Versailles; and Bryce McDaniel and his wife, Becky, of Georgetown

Six grandchildren: Brittanie Landis and her husband, Josh, of Campbellsville; Brianna Cowan and her husband, Lucas, of Clarksville, TN; Madelynn Sneed of Hillsboro, IL; Philip Sneed of Campbellsville; Colin McDaniel and Miles McDaniel of Georgetown

Three great-grandchildren: Axton Landis, Will Landis, and Knox Landis all of Campbellsville

One brother, Steve Giles and his wife, Glenda, of Campbellsville

One brother in law, Bobby Jackson of Cottondale, FL

One sister in law, Wanda Giles of South Port, FL

Her life long friend, Barbara McCubbins of Campbellsville

She was preceded in death by:

One son, James Michael Perkins

Four sisters and one brother: Lois Jackson, Reta Chenoweth, Marlene Pike, Darlene Giles, and Tony Giles

Jolene chose cremation and a memorial service will be held to honor her life.

VISITATION: Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 at 7:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Jolene McDaniel at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Marian R. Newton

Posted by on Oct 18, 2023

Marian R. Newton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ralph G. Wilson and Edna Myrtle Williams Wilson, was born December 25, 1937 in Taylor County.  She died at 9:10 P.M., Monday, October 16, 2023 in Campbellsville.      Age:  85

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Methodist Church.  Marian was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom. She united in marriage to Willard Lewis Newton November 18, 1982. Marian was loved by everyone who knew her. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Besides her husband, Willard Newton of Campbellsville, she is survived by one son and one daughter: Terry M. Keltner and wife, Janee, and Jill Blakeman and husband, David of Campbellsville; two step-daughters and one step-son:  LaDonna Lobb and husband Jerry, Rhonda Gaines and Michael Newton and wife, Mila; fifteen grandchildren: Jarrod Keltner and wife Whitley of Lexington, Shane Keltner and wife Tracy of Midway, Paige Hord and husband Shaun of Campbellsville, Mendi Booton and husband Heath of Ft. Thomas, Stephanie Clenney and husband Ryan of Campbellsville, Matti Blakeman of Lexington, Billy Newton and wife Casey of Lebanon, Carrie Thompson and husband Jeremy of Campbellsville, Dylan Newton and wife Sydney of Campbellsville, Kim Ford and husband Todd of Campbellsville, Josh Gaines and wife, Brook of Campbellsville, Matt Gaines and wife Caroline of Louisville, Chris Lobb and wife Mary of Campbellsville, John Lobb and wife Veronica of Louisville and Greg Lobb and wife LaDonna of Campbellsville; twenty-three great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters: Roger Wilson and wife, Judy of Campbellsville, Sheila Judd and husband, Roger of Greensburg, and Gay Bright of Bardstown; two sisters-in-law: Ruby Wilson and Mary Wilson of Campbellsville; and a brother-in-law, Thomas R. McMahan of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Ruel H. “Sonny” Wilson, Ralph “Kenny” Wilson, J.W. Wilson and Ruth McMahan.

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All services will be private with burial at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GRANDVIEW RESIDENT COUNCIL FUND OR

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Mike Bowen

Posted by on Oct 17, 2023

 

 

Mike Bowen of Campbellsville, son of the late Jerdon Robert (J.R.) Bowen and Bernice Mardis Bowen, was born February 13, 1955 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 7:55 P.M., Monday, October 16, 2023 in Campbellsville.      Age:  68

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elkhorn Methodist Church.

Mike loved his family dearly and was a proud PaPaw. He was a very loving and outgoing person with everyone and enjoyed helping anyone he could. He enjoyed spending his days working around his farm with cattle and going fishing.

He united in marriage to his best friend April Dawn Burton May 22, 1976.

Besides his wife, April Bowen, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Shelley Hamilton and husband Shawn of Cox’s Creek and Clay Bowen and fiancé Misty of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Blake Hamilton and Bailey Hamilton; one sister: Robin Bowen and husband Daniel Bucca of Alexandria, Virginia; one niece and one nephew: Emma Bucca and Joseph Bucca and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Friday, October 20, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ronnie Dooley

ENTOMBMENT:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ELKHORN METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Linda Sue Smith, 75

Posted by on Oct 17, 2023

Linda Sue Smith, 75

Linda Sue Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James “Jim” Morris and Betty Lay Morris, was born, February 12, 1948 in Liberty, KY and departed this life on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her residence. She was 75 years of age.

She professed faith in Christ and attended Calvary Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

Survivors include two daughters and one son: Tammy Taylor and husband Steve of Liberty, Scotty Thomas Smith Jr. and Kim Watson both of Campbellsville, along with ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren, and one sister: Delitha Ellis of Liberty.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Bobby L. Derringer, second husband: Scotty T. Smith. One son: Michael Thomas Smith, one sister and two brothers: Ina Evans, Leverne Wilcher and Elbert Morris.

The graveside service for Linda Sue Smith will be held Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 1 P.M. at the Whited Cemetery in Casey Co.

Bro. Darrell Tucker will officiate.

 In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorials be made in the form of donations to the funeral expenses and those can be made at the funeral home.

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Freida Noe Anderson

Posted by on Oct 17, 2023

Freida Noe Anderson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charlie Russ Druin and Venie Ree Franklin Druin, was born February 26, 1931 in Taylor County.  She died at 6:55 P.M., Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Greensburg.      Age:  92

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Saloma Baptist Church.

She united in marriage to E.A. “Strut” Noe in 1950 and he preceded her in death December 5, 1984.

She later united in marriage to Leonard “Ray” Anderson and he preceded her in death July 25, 2018.

Freida was a housewife all her life who enjoyed nothing more than to crochet, travel, cook, and spend time with her family.

She is survived by one son, Russ Noe and wife, Colleen of Campbellsville; three step-children: Brian Anderson and wife, Sandra of Boston, Massachusetts, Barry Anderson of Maine, and Karen Bennett and husband, Blake of Florida; one grandchild, Lindsay Michelle Phelps and husband, Ben of Lexington; and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:   5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning

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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John Bruce Carter, Age 73

Posted by on Oct 16, 2023


John Bruce Carter of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Veachel and Mary Anne Carter was born November 29th 1949 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 7:13 a.m. July 19th, 2023 at Norton Hospital Hospice Center of natural causes. Age 73

Bruce professed his faith in Christ and was happy to go to Heaven. He loved visiting with family, going fishing and spending time in his yard. He is survived by his daughters Jennifer (Michael) Hronek of Newport, Kentucky and Elizabeth Carter of Bowling Green, Kentucky; grandchildren Milena and Noah Hronek; brother Steven (Becky) Carter. Bruce was proceeded in death by his brother Chad Carter.

We are having a celebration of life gathering at the Green River Tailwater Picnic Pavilion (off Hwy 55) November 4th from 1:00 to 3:00pm. All friends and family welcome.

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