Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Aug 30, 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)
Baby Trinity Faith Rakes, one week old, of Elkhorn died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Ky.
She is survived by her parents Casey and Jonathan Rakes of Elkhorn, two brothers; Ethan David Hunter Rakes and Haven Cole Rakes, one sister; Hailey Nicole Richardson, grandparents; Lyle and Connie Rakes and Roger and Tammy Jo Garrett, great grandparents; Ruth Rakes and Stanley and Loretta Garrett.
Graveside services were conducted 1 PM Saturday, August 31, 2013 in Tallow Creek Cemetery.
Officiating: Bro. Joe Segree
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Aug 30, 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)
Ms. Frances Esarey, age 52 of Campbellsville, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in Louisville at Jewish Hospital.
Frances Esarey was the daughter of the late Arthur Esarey Jr. and Doris (Turner) Esarey Perkins, she was also preceded in death by one brother Joseph Michael Esarey.
Frankie was a loving and caring mother and sister, she enjoyed life to the fullest and spending time with her friends and family.
She was survived by her son Arthur Esarey of Campbellsville, one brother; Dale Esarey of Campbellsville and two sisters; Carmella and Maryann Esarey both of Louisville, one sister-in-law; Teresa Addock three nephews; Danial, James and Joshua Esarey, two great nieces; Alie and Emma.
Services for Ms. Frances Esarey were conducted 11 AM Friday, August 30, 2013 at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Homes with burial in the Brookside Cemetery.
Officiating: Brother Jim Durham
Pallbearers: Joshua Esarey, Danial Esarey, Jeremy Cox, Mike Hayes, Brandon Dudgeon, JD Judd.
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Aug 30, 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)
Vina Bessie “Granna” Mann, age 81, died Saturday, August 24, 2013 at her residence in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Bessie worked as a Med Tech for Fair Oaks Nursing Home for many years. Granna was a lady that took much delight in the simple things of life; such as gardening, cooking, canning and her love…..quilting. Her wisdom and skills she so graciously shared will forever live on, she will truly be missed here on earth, but we know the angels are rejoicing of her presence in heaven today.
She was survived by three daughters; Pamela Anthony of Campbellsville, Rose Stapp of Laurel MS and Sharon Bryant of Russell Springs, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren,
two sisters; Tena Lawhorn and Bobbie Jean Sapp and a host of family and friends.
Family chose direct cremation.
Momma/Granna; we love you dearly….
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Aug 29, 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)
James Logan Simpson, age 48 of Campbellsville, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
He was survived by his parents Haskel (Hack) Simpson and Saundra Simpson two sons; William Simpson and James Simpson, one daughter; Kelli Simpson, one uncle Junior Patterson, cousin Kristen Dawn Pike along with many other cousin all of Campbellsville and a host of family and friends.
No Services will be conducted for Mr. James Simpson; Family chose cremation, all arrangements by Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 28, 2013
Mr. Clifton G. “Big Chief” Aaron, age 86, passed away early Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in Campbellsville at his home.
Survivors include his wife: Peggy D. Mann Aaron of Campbellsville.
A son: Kyle Aaron of Campbellsville.
A brother-in-law: Dean Mann and his wife Treva of Russell Springs, KY, a sister-in-law: Carol Wilson and husband Hearl of Brooks, KY.
A very special family friend: Denise Moore of Campbellsville.
There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, August 31, 2013
At 11:00 A.M. at the Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Visitation after 9:00 A.M. Saturday at the church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville in charge of funeral arrangements.
Family requests in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to ASPCA or Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church, both can be made at the funeral home or at the church on Saturday.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 27, 2013
Jamia Skaggs of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James William Skaggs and Dalice “Bit” Hearon Skaggs, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, December 12, 1956. She died at 9:52 P.M., Sunday, August 25, 2013 in Campbellsville. Age: 56
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church.
She was office coordinator for the State Fire Rescue Training Area 14.
She was an inductee of the Kentucky Firefighters Association Hall of Fame and had worked on countless projects benefitting the Kentucky Firefighters Association. She played a vital role in the State Fire School and Exhibit Show for 19 years. She had also assisted with the State Firefighter Olympics, the Firefighter Memorial and many other special events. She played a vital role in the purchase of the public relations booth for the KFA. She had pursued the advancement of membership in the KFA in Area Region 14 and throughout the state. Jamia started the Kentucky Firefighters Association Facebook group which now has over 700 members.
She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Deborah S. and Terry Mardis of Campbellsville; two nephews: Brian Mardis and wife, Dawn and Michael Mardis and wife, Lisa of Campbellsville; five great-nephews: Austin Blake Mardis, Nathaniel Cole Mardis, Noah Ethan Mardis, William Andrew Mardis and Joshua Luke Mardis of Campbellsville; several aunts, cousins and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 29, 2013, at the Parrott &Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ken Forman
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
PALLBEARERS:
Bill Chandler
Hack Marcum
Blake Mardis
Brian Mardis
Cole Mardis
Michael Mardis
Noah Mardis
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Charles W. Shaw
Mike Ramsey
Area 14 Staff State Fire Rescue Training
Area Coordinators and Office Coordinators State Fire Rescue Training
Kentucky Fire Commission
Kentucky Firefighters Association
Campbellsville-Taylor County Fire Department
All other Fire, Police, Sheriff, EMS and other Uniform Personnel
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 25, 2013
Teresa Pruitt of Campbellsville, daughter of Louise Curry Coffey and the late Kenneth Coffey, was born in Adair County, Kentucky, August 26, 1960. She died at 9:28 A.M., Saturday, August 24, 2013 in Campbellsville. Age: 52
She united in marriage to Roger Pruitt February 14, 1980.
Besides her husband Roger Pruitt, she is survived by one son, Justin Pruitt of Campbellsville; one stepson, Christopher Pruitt of Park City; two step- grandchildren: Braxton Pruitt of Park City and Teri Jo Davis of Glasgow; her mother, Louise Curry Coffey of Campbellsville; one brother: Mark Coffey and wife Rebecca of Columbia; one sister-in-law, Edith Coffey of Campbellsville; a special cousin, Cathy Curry Birlew of Stockton, California; special friend, Sherry Williams of Columbia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, David Coffey.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at the Parrott &Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Walters
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 23, 2013
William A. Farmer of Campbellsville, son of the late Ray Farmer and Minnie Parker Farmer, was born March 15, 1934, in Jackson County, Kentucky. He died at 4:50 A.M., Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in Greensburg. Age: 79
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church.
He was a retired employee of Chandler’s Office Supply in Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Betty Hayes March 21, 1953.
Besides his wife, Betty Farmer, he is survived by one son and two daughters: Richard Farmer and wife, Sue, Connie Humphress and husband, David of Campbellsville and Cathy Spear and husband, Lonnie of Elizabethtown; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred Wells of Dayton, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters: Edgar Farmer, Ted Farmer, Jerry Farmer, Paul Farmer, Ruth Johnson and Thelma Philbeck.
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GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the Old Antioch Cemetery in Casey County, Kentucky
PALLBEARERS:
Family
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 20, 2013

Mrs. Maureen (Ward) Wade, age 67, of Campbellsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. Mrs. Wade was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Margaret (Major) Ward. She united in marriage to Orlando “Buck” Stamper who preceded her in death in 1979. Later, she united in marriage to Joseph “Rufus” Wade, who survives.
Besides her husband, Rufus Wade, she is survived by:
Four children – Michael L. Stamper of Radcliff, KY, Orlando Stamper, Jr. of Lawrenceburg, KY, Angela S. Brito of Wichita, KS, and Annette Webb of Milford, DE
Three sisters – Nancy McGlothin of Raton, NM, Judy Ward of New Haven, KY, and Michelle Roten of Roswell, GA
Six grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Margaret Ward, and one grandchild, Noah Stamper.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 22, at the LR Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville, KY, at 6:00 EST, with the family receiving visitors after 5:00 EST. Bro. Ray Judd will be officiating.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 19, 2013
Margaret Eaton of Glasgow, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Wesley Barlow and Mary Ellen Jones Barlow, was born in Monroe County, Kentucky, February 9, 1922. She died at 12:40 P.M., Sunday, August 18, 2013 in Glasgow. Age: 91
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
She united in marriage to Rev. Thurman Eaton January 3, 1944. He preceded her in death May 11, 1990.
She is survived by two sons: Cary Eaton and significant other, Candy of Glasgow and Jeff Eaton and wife, Julie of Lawrenceburg; four grandchildren: Kim Wyatt of Glasgow, Missy Martin and husband, Kevin of Horse Cave, Andrew Eaton and Laura Cannon and husband, Tom of Lexington; four great-grandchildren: Garrett Wyatt, Corbin Wyatt, Cully Martin and Maddie Martin; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Jeff Eaton
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO BARREN COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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