Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 17, 2014
Elizabeth Inez Cox of Louisville, formerly of Taylor County, daughter of the late Curtis Willis and Cora Dye Willis, was born November 12, 1935, in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 3:30 P.M., Tuesday, September 16, 2014 in Louisville. Age: 78
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
She united in marriage to Kenneth Merle Cox November 19, 1954. He preceded her in death January 4, 2014.
She is survived by four daughters and seven sons: Audrey Kay Cox Clark of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Sharon Lynn Cox-Gambino of McHenry, Illinois, Patty Ann Cox of Burwin, Illinois, Barbara Shirley Cooper of Taylorsville, Kentucky, Phillip Harold Cox of Roselle, Illinois, Jeffrey Allen Cox of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Robert Merle Cox of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Charles Edward Cox, Rickey Lee Cox, Mickey Ray Cox and Billy Ray Cox of Louisville; thirty-one grandchildren; fifty-one great-grandchildren; three sisters: Betty Dile, Dorlas Powell and Judy Burton of Columbia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, September 19, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 20, 2014, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Harold Temple
BURIAL: Feathersburg Church of God Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 16, 2014
William “Bill” Gupton of Campbellsville, son of the late Robert Lewis Gupton and Sarah Katherine “Sally” Sanders Gupton, was born June 15, 1931 in Taylor County, Kentucky.
He died at 8:05 P.M., Monday, September 15, 2014 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Lena Benningfield December 24, 1953.
Besides his wife, Lena Gupton of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and two sons: Pattie Waters and husband, Kenny of Campbellsville, David Gupton and wife, Peggy of Knifley and Garry Gupton and wife, Terrie of Louisville; nine grandchildren: Chris Waters and wife, Crystal, Tonya Waters, Mandy Waters, Corey Waters and fiancée, Chelsea Hinebaugh, Dustin Gupton and wife, Tara Courtney Michelle Gupton and fiancée, Jordan Grant, Grant Gupton, Grace Gupton and Gray Gupton; five great-grandchildren: Ayden Waters, Atleigh Waters, Avery Thomas Gupton, Brennan Potter and Masen Potter; two brothers and one sister: George Gupton and wife, Carolyn and Laverne Crawley and husband, Dennis, Jr. of Campbellsville and Lawrence Gupton and wife, Audrey of Greensburg; two sisters-in-law: Marie Gupton of Campbellsville and Virginia Sweeney of Richmond; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister: Richard Sweeney, Bob Gupton, Tom Gupton, Charlie Gupton, Lewis Gupton and Opal Beyl.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones and Dr. Jeff Eaton
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 12, 2014
J.R. “Slick” Polston of Campbellsville, son of the late Herlan Polston Sr. and Dorothy Burris Polston, was born December 10, 1946, in Jamestown, Kentucky. He died at 12:40 A.M., Friday, September 12, 2014 in Campbellsville. Age: 67
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church and attended Calvary Baptist Church.
He retired from Fruit of the Loom after 30 years of service.
He is survived by two daughters: Tammy Phillips and husband, Gary of Campbellsville, Tonja Polston and partner, Nancy Wallace of Lebanon; three grandchildren: Tyler Phillips and wife, Tracy of Campbellsville, Garrett Phillips of Bowling Green and Kendall Polston of Lebanon; two sisters: Katie Brockman and Patty Polston; one brother, Dwight Polston all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by four sisters: Brenda Lee Wolverton, Rena Melton, Martha Hoosier and Joyce Dicken.
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VISITATION: 5-8 P.M., Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, September 15, 2014, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Donnie Shelly and Rev. Steve Wagger
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 11, 2014
Nora Hazel Henson Wade of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Marvin Henson and Elizabeth Perkins Henson, was born August 25, 1914, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:10 P.M., Wednesday in Campbellsville. Age: 100
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
She united in marriage to James B. Wade December 19, 1936. He preceded her in death June 27, 1968
She is survived by three daughters: Nellie Mardis and husband, Eugene, Marie Cox, Barbara Jean Bowen and husband, Randy; one daughter-in-law, Linda Wade all of Campbellsville; thirteen grandchildren: Charlene Becker, Lisa Wade, Donna Dudgeon, Stephanie Fuson, Shelly Wade Combs, Sherry Strobel, Gary Mardis, Timmy Mardis, David Mardis, Chris Bowen, Doug Bowen, Darren Wade, Jason Wade; twelve great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sons: Charles Thomas Wade and Bernard Wade; four sisters: Ida Hawkins, Julia Karnes, Pauline Sapp and Eliza Hicks.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, September 12, 2014, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 13, 2014, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Carol Perkins
BURIAL: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 6, 2014
Earl Byron Smith of Campbellsville, son of the late Earl Thomas Smith and Bessie Orene Davis Smith, was born April 28, 1934, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:00 P.M., Thursday in Campbellsville. Age: 80
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was the former manager of Time Finance Company, former owner of Whitlock Insurance Agency, and a farmer.
He united in marriage to Della Ann Whitlock June 17, 1956.
Besides his wife, Della Ann Smith, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Binky Smith and wife, Rhonda of Campbellsville and Jenny Smith and husband, Dr. Scott Smith of Pikeville; eight grandchildren: Loren Smith Mattingly and husband, David of Lebanon, Logan Thomas Smith of Mayfield, Seth Earl Byron Smith of Campbellsville, Raina Hansford Simpson and husband, Dustin of Somerset, Emily Ann Cox VinZant and husband, Whitney of Kansas City, Missouri, Evan Lee Cox of Lexington, Hunter Smith of Pikeville and Max Smith of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; three great-grandchildren: Oaks Mattingly, Oliver Mattingly and Deacon Simpson; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Ralph Smith and Evelyn Colvin.
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VISITATION: 5-8 P.M., Saturday September 6, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, September 7, 2014, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Chris Clarke and Bro. Matt Crook
BURIAL: Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 4, 2014
Grover Graham of Campbellsville, formerly of Crestwood, son of the late Monroe Vernon Graham and Elsie Noel Graham, was born March 2, 1924 in Taylor County, Kentucky.
He died at 1:15 P.M., Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
He professed faith in Christ.
He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a member of the C.C.C. Camp of Caldwell, Idaho in 1941 and in 1943 was drafted to the United States Army where he was a member of the 13th Air Borne division, spending most of his time in France. He was honorably discharged February 3, 1946.
He was a retired carpenter and finisher retiring from the Cralle Corporation in Crestwood when he was 72 years of age.
He united in marriage to Dorothy Williams Bell in 1964. She preceded him in death November 11, 1988.
He is survived by one step-son, Samuel Lee Bell; two step-grandchildren: Robbie Bell and Carrie Humphress of Campbellsville; two sisters: Verniece Taylor and husband, Marshall and Corrine Sublett and husband, Leonard of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one step-grandson, David Bell and three brothers and two sisters: Charles Vernon Graham, George Thurman Graham, Ray Graham, Edna Graham and Ruby Turner.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, September 5, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Daniel Cook
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 4, 2014
Woodrow Nelson, of Campbellsville, son of the late Charlie Thomas Nelson and Laurie French Nelson Grimes was born March 10, 1931 in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 11:01 P.M., Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Lexington. Age: 83
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was a retired roofing contractor.
He united in marriage to Doris Jean Bodkins April 27, 1963.
Besides his wife, Doris Jean Nelson, he is survived by one daughter and two sons: Loretta Morgan and husband, Randy and Joe Nelson and wife, Peggy of Campbellsville and Glenn Nelson of Louisville; nine grandchildren: Joe Nelson, Alicia Nelson, Kasey Shae Nelson, Dustin Morgan, Randy Morgan, Jr., Skyler Morgan, Timmie Nelson, Tammy Perkins, and Jackie Curtsinger; seven great-grandchildren: Layla Wilds, Addison Nelson, Braxton Morgan, Caydin Perkins, Zachary Curtsinger, Hayley Curtsinger, and Colton Curtsinger; two sisters, Jean Bell and Mary Whitlock and one sister-in-law, Opal Nelson of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two sons: Hershel Nelson and Keith Nelson; four brothers and two sisters: Willard Nelson, Howard Thomas Nelson, Charles Leonard Nelson, Omer Lee Nelson, Stella Underwood, and Elizabeth Burchett.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday, September 5, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2014, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 31, 2014
Frances Newton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willie Matt Johns and Mary Eliza Stubbs Johns, was born July 25, 1922 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:30 A.M., Sunday, August 31, 2014 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and the Cafeteria at Fruit of the Loom.
She united in marriage to Vernon Newton August 23, 1943. He preceded her in death November 23, 1969.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Dale and Shirley Newton and Keith and Kathy Newton of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Cara Stewart and husband, Gene Ray of Owenton, Lindsay Hines and Jessica Newton of Campbellsville; Jennifer Brashear and husband, Jared of Bowling Green and Kyle Newton and wife, Megan of Greensburg; six great-grandchildren: Clayton Stewart, Bailey Stewart, Griffin Hines, Brody Hines, Hadley Brashear and John Hagan Newton; one sister, Evelyn Smith and husband, Johnnie of Valley Station; two sisters-in-law: Anna Lee Johns of Campbellsville and Betty Baker and husband Tony of Louisville, one brother-in-law, Lynwood Newton and wife Juanita of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Garnett Johns, Tommy Johns and Mildred Toohey.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the Parrott &
Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Rev. Jim Collison and Rev. James Durham
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Eddie Browning
Terry Johns
Jimmy Newton
Shaun Shofner
Ryan Shofner
Jerry Wayne Smith
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 31, 2014
Lisa Hunt Montgomery of Louisville, formerly of Taylor County, daughter of Dale Hunt and the late Cheryl Davis Hunt Benningfield, was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, October 16, 1965. She died at 4:17 A.M., Saturday, August 30, 2014 in Louisville. Age: 48
She is survived by two sons: Jason Turner and wife, Holly and Travis Whitaker of Louisville; two grandchildren: Logan Turner and Lucas Turner of Louisville; father: Dale Hunt of Campbellsville; one brother and one sister: Teddy Hunt and wife, Karen of Elizabethtown and Sherri Riggs and husband, Richard of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M. Tuesday
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Rev. Earl West
BURIAL: Benningfield Cemetery in Marion County
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 28, 2014
O B I T U A R Y
Mrs. Grace Ann Jones
Mrs. Grace Ann Jones, the daughter of the late Ina Dell Harris Sholer and Jesse Lee Poole, was born April 24, 1963 in Strong, Arkansas and departed this life on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 in Campbellsville, KY at her residence. She was 51 years of age.
Survivors include: a son: Jason Howard Poole of Oklahoma; two sisters: Lewanda Orr and Lana Walsh, both of Norman, Oklahoma; two brothers: Mike Berry of Oklahoma and Randy Poole of Strong, Arkansas; her companion: Robert West of Campbellsville.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Rebecca Sue Cates on May 7, 2009.
A memorial service and burial will be held in Oklahoma at a later date.
The family has chosen cremation by L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville, KY. www.lrpetty.com
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