Vertilee “Skaggs” Price – Obit

Posted by on Jun 12, 2013

Lyon- DeWitt Funeral Home
503 East Main Street
Campbellsville, Ky 42718
270-465-4141 Phone
270-789-4424 Fax
Larry R. DeWitt (Owner)
Phillip DeSpain (Director)

Mrs. Vertilee (Skaggs) Price, age 80 formally of Taylor County died Tuesday at Georgetown Manor Care Facility in Louisville, Kentucky.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law; Willie Leo and Theresa Price of Illinois, two daughters and son-in-laws; Wanda and Jesse Johnson of Louisville and Helen and Gary Shelton of Indiana, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren, two brothers and sister-in-laws; James and Joyce Skaggs and Elmer and Jewel Skaggs both of Louisville, along with a host of family and friends.
Services for Mrs. Vertilee Price will be conducted 1:00 PM Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Zion Separate Baptist Cemetery.
Family request visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. in chapel of Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.

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Herbert Lee Perkins

Posted by on Jun 11, 2013

Herbert Lee Perkins of Bradfordsville, son of the late James C. “Jim” Perkins and Violet Rice Perkins, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, October 9, 1938.  He died at 7:05 P.M., Monday, June 10, 2013 in Louisville.  Age:  74

He was a retired logger and farmer and an avid fisherman.

He is survived by one son and two daughters:  James “Jamie” Perkins of Miami, Florida, Mary Jane Mattingly Marcum and special friend, John Gilbert of Campbellsville and Cynthia Posey and fiancée, Donald Mattingly of Gravel Switch; two grandchildren:  Dustin Mattingly and Mitchell Wright; three great-grandchildren:  Dustin Cain, Maelee and Asher; two sisters-in-law:  Mary Perkins of Columbia and Rita Perkins of Campbellsville; mother of his children, Virginia Gaskins and husband, Oscar of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death three brothers:  Robert Phelps Perkins April 19, 2007, Shirley Gene Perkins February 1, 1941 and Carl G. Perkins July 11, 2009.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 13, 2013 at  Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Don Gowin

BURIAL:                        Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery

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Rev. William Earl Pike

Posted by on Jun 10, 2013

Rev. William Earl Pike of Campbellsville, son of the late Chilton Pike and Florence Sanders Pike, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, July 12, 1929.  He died at 3:25 A.M., Sunday,

June 9, 2013, in Bardstown.     Age:   83

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church in Bardstown.

He was a lifetime farmer and he was a Baptist minister for more than fifty years and retired from Bloomfield Baptist Church.

He united in marriage to Louise Phillips November 8, 1944.  She preceded him in death October 8, 1997.

He united in marriage to Wanda Brown Chesser December 12, 1998.

Besides his wife, Wanda Pike, he is survived by two sons:  Gary Pike and wife, Robin of Springfield and Bill Pike and wife, Diane of Bardstown; three step-children:  Vic Chesser and wife, Tami of Louisville, Todd Chesser and wife, Kathy of Bethlehem and Leah Chesser of Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren:  Matt Money and wife, Tarren of Tampa, Florida, Chad Pike and Chris Pike and wife, Karen of Bloomfield, Adam Pike and wife, Nikki of Lancaster, Andy Pike and wife, Emily of Hardyville, Jennifer Pike and fiancée, Justin Dugan and Tonya Roberts of Bardstown; eight step-grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren:  Hannah Money, Aaron Money, Alex Roberts, Chance Roberts, Lyndsey Vittitow, Cora Oats, Cole Pike, Cammy Pike, Caleb Pike and Rylan Pike; three step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Rev. Harold Pike and wife, Martha of Covington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Pike Money September 28, 2009 and two sisters:  Evelyn Biggs and Wilma Cooper.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. David Royalty, Rev. Gary Chesser and Rev. Harold Pike, you know, Earl’s brother

BURIAL:                        Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT AND RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Barbara Jean Fisher – Obit

Posted by on Jun 10, 2013

      

Lyon- DeWitt Funeral Home    

                   503 East Main Street

                  Campbellsville, Ky 42718

270-465-4141   Phone

270-789-4424   Fax

Larry R. DeWitt (Owner)

Phillip DeSpain (Director)

 

 

         

         

          Mrs. Barbara Jean Fisher, age 66 of Taylor County died Sunday, June 9, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Green County.

          Barbara was the daughter of the late Delphia Richardson Clark and Ray Clark, she was also preceded in death by one sister Shirley Mills of Lebanon.

          She is survived by her husband Daniel Fisher, one son Charles Ray Shepperson both of Campbellsville, two daughters and son-in-law; Veronica Gunterman and (Michael Adams) and Tammy Jo and Jason Cox all of Campbellsville, three stepsons; Michael and (Tammy) Fisher of Campbellsville, Ricky and Barbara Fisher of Lebanon and Chris Fisher of Loretta, twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild, along with a host of family and friends.

          Funeral Services for Mrs. Barbara Jean Fisher were conducted Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Bible Baptist Church, with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens all arrangements by Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.

         

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Linda Lou Roberts

Posted by on Jun 4, 2013

Linda Lou Roberts of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Tyler Roberts, Sr. and Oneta Baker Roberts, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, June 25, 1945.  She died at 8:01 A.M., Tuesday, June 4, 2013 in Campbellsville.   Age: 67

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

She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and Batesville Casket Company and had worked as a caretaker and nurse’s assistant.

She is survived by two brothers and one sister:  James Roberts, Jr. and Allen Thompson of Campbellsville and Brenda Lewis and husband, Jr. of Shepherdsville; two nieces:  Vickie Coy and husband, Alan of Mt. Washington and Robin Hughes and husband, Steve of Georgetown; two great-nephews:  Zachary Hughes and Noah Hughes of Georgetown; beloved dog, Casey; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Jean Sinkhorn.

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VISITATION:  After 10:00 A.M., Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones

BURIAL:                        Brookside Cemetery

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Eula Mae Nunn

Posted by on Jun 3, 2013

Eula Mae Nunn of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Evan Wood and Tressie Childers Wood, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, November 11, 1929.  She died at 7:20 A.M., Monday, June 3, 2013 in Louisville.   Age: 83

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Jehovah Witness faith.

She was a retired employee of  Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

She united in marriage to James R. “Dickie” Nunn June 18, 1970.

Besides her husband, James R. “Dickie” Nunn, she is survived by seven daughters:

Darlene Warren and husband, Charlie, Debra Faye Campbell and husband, Jeff H., Jr., Sherry Nunn and husband, Kenneth and Jennifer Denise Rucker and husband, Richard of Campbellsville, Peggy Ann Skaggs of Danville, Connie Mae Brown of Greensburg and Wendy Floyd Mattingly and husband, Terry of Lebanon; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; nineteen great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Donnie Wood and wife, Louise of Campbellsville;

several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Wood.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Howard Kozak

BURIAL:                        Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

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LEON SHEPHERD

Posted by on Jun 1, 2013

Leon Shepherd of Campbellsville, son the late Ernest Garley Shepherd and Hester Ellen Burress Shepherd was born April 26, 1949 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 5:16 A.M., Saturday, June 1, 2013.          Age: 64

He was employed at Fruit of the Loom and Lowe’s.

He united in marriage to Wanda Faye Swafford April 18, 1969. She preceded him in death September 16, 2008.

He united in marriage to Rhonda Wilson Coomer July 4, 2009.

Besides his wife, Rhonda Shepherd of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and son-in law Melissa and Dr. Matt Marshbanks of Louisville; five step-children: Louie, Les, Ryan, Serena and Tiffany; two grandchildren, Addison Claire Marshbanks and Grant Matthew Marshbanks; ten step-grandchildren; three sisters: Jeanne Lentz and June Hoskins and husband Bo of Campbellsville and Carolyn Galloway of Brooks; one half-brother and one half-sister:  Dwayne Shepherd and Faye King; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by one son, Leon O’Neal Shepherd May 26, 1975.

 

VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Parrott &

                                      Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

 

BURIAL:                       Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery

 

PALLBEARERS:

 

David Cable

Rex Campbell

Bo Hoskins

Ian Hoskins

Albert Swafford

Chris Swafford

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Judy A. Richardson

Posted by on May 31, 2013

Judy A. Richardson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Tom Harris and Dencie Bray Harris, was born in Nelson County, Kentucky, January 5, 1944. She died at 12:35 A.M., Friday, May 31, 2013 in Lexington.   Age: 69

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Union Band Baptist Church in Nelson County.

She was an employee of Fruit of the Loom and Clarcor in Campbellsville.

She united in marriage to Earnest Richardson January 17, 1975.

Besides her husband, Ernest Richardson of Campbellsville she is survived by one sister, Wanda Willis of Campbellsville; a nephew, Jamie Willis of Elizabethtown; a great niece and nephew, Gavin Willis and Abby Willis; two sisters-in-law: Stella Thompson and husband, Donnie and Millie Parker of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Junior Harris.

 

VISITATION:      5:00 TO 8:00 P.M., Sunday, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Parrott &

                                      Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by

                                      Bro. Leroy Shultz

 

BURIAL:                       Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

PALLBEARERS:

 

Gerry Dugger

Mark Judd

Steve Mills

Mickey Sapp

Donnie Thompson

Terry VanMeter

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James Allen

Posted by on May 31, 2013

 

James Allen of Campbellsville, son of Marie Emerson Allen and the late James Shirley Allen was born May 21, 1950 in Casey County, Kentucky. He died at

8:47 A.M., Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Louisville.       Age: 63

He professed faith in Christ, was a Church Of God Minister and attended God’s Grace Church.

He worked for Fruit of the Loom as a sewing machine mechanic.

He united in marriage to Berniece Allen December 19, 1970.

Besides his wife, Berniece Allen of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Willis and one granddaughter, Emily Nevaeh Willis of Campbellsville; his mother, Marie Allen of Liberty; two brothers and seven sisters: Johnny Allen, Katherine Brown, and Donna Myers of Liberty, Mark Allen of Tennessee, Joan Conner of Burnside, Thelma Tucker of  Knifley, Helen Vonlinger of Lancaster,  Rebecca Coffey of Russell Springs and Marilyn Earles of Hustonville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters: Velma Allen and Judy Mowyer.

 

VISITATION:    5:00 TO 8:00 P.M., Saturday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the Parrott &

                                      Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by

                                      Bro. Billy Adams, Bro. Randall Underwood and

                                      Bro. Ronald Hixson

 

BURIAL:                       Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

PALLBEARERS:

 

Anthony Allen

Matthew Allen

Jeffrey Brown

Timothy Brown

Chad Coffey

Shane Coffey

Jamie Conner

Ryan League

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Dennis Ray Campbell – Obit

Posted by on May 31, 2013

Campbell

Veteran Appreciation
Mr. Dennis Ray Campbell

Mr. Dennis Ray Campbell, age 78 years, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday in Lexington at the VA Hospital.

He was the son of the late: Joseph Foskett and Dollie Wooten Campbell.

Mr. Campbell was a former car dealer, a farmer and a Veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

He Had made a profession in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his wife: Carolyn Campbell of Columbia.

A son: Dennis Campbell and his wife: Jeanie of Campbellsburg, KY.

Two daughters: Dena Litchfield and her husband Mike of Campbellsville and Niko Campbell of Columbia.

A sister: Thelma Hancock and her husband Tommy of Harkers Island, NC.

4 grandchildren: Tristin Campbell of Columbia, Jordan Campbell of Campbellsburg, KY, Sarah and Ben Litchfield both of Campbellsville.

His mother-in-law: Estelle Cox of Campbellsville.

A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by a brother: Davis Campbell and a sister: Doris Jean Campbell.

The funeral service for Mr. Dennis Ray Campbell, will be conducted Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. EST at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville with Bro. Cutler officiating.

Family requests visitation after 10:00 AM EST on Sunday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and cremation Service.

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