Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Apr 14, 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)
Herbert “Bug Man” Holmes, age 84, died Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Mr. Herbert Holmes was the son of the late Florence Burton and Alonzo Holmes, he was also preceded in death by his wife Janice Holmes, one brother J.C. Holmes and two sisters Lucille Roy and Marie Holmes.
Herbert was known as the “Bug Man” he had an Exterminators business in Taylor County for over twenty-five years “Homes pest control services. He was a loving father and a friend to many.
He is survived by four sons and daughter-in-laws; Donald and Julie Holmes of Edmonton, David and Faye Holmes, Daniel Holmes and Dennis Holmes all of Campbellsville, Twelve grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, three brothers; Edgar and Carl Holmes of Campbellsville and Charles Holmes of Louisville, a dear friend and caretaker Wes Ferrie along with a host of family and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Herbert Holmes were conducted at 12 Noon, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in chapel of Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial in Brockman Cemetery.
Officiating: Bro. Charles Holmes
Pallbearers: Jared Gilbert, Kiefer Holmes, Jeremy Holmes, Jacob Holmes, Nicholas Holmes and Tony Vaughn
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 13, 2013
Yvonne Johnson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Clay Scott and Bartie Wingler Scott was born in Adair County, Kentucky, April 4, 1936. She died at 10:45 A.M., Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Indiana. Age: 77
She professed faith in Christ and attended Meadowview Baptist Church.
She was a former employee of Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
She is survived by two sons: Phillip Grider of Campbellsville and Kenneth Johnson of Denver, Colorado; two sisters: Pauline Edwards of Elizabethtown and Frances Squires of Cincinnati, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Marvin Scott and Allene Fritz.
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VISITAION: After 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Brent Gupton
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 13, 2013
Lonnie Clyde Scott of Campbellsville, son of the late J. G. Scott and Maudie Wright Scott was born July 29, 1934 in Casey County, Kentucky. He died at 7:18 P.M., Friday, April 12, 2013 in Campbellsville. Age: 78 He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Dunbar Hill Community Church. He was a retired construction worker with Sullivan Builders. He united in marriage to Mary Margaret Mings September 8, 1979. Besides his wife, Mary Margaret Scott of Campbellsville, he is survived by three sons and three daughters: Bruce Scott of Casey Creek, Steve Scott and wife, Debbie of Liberty, Mark Scott and wife, Jana of Shelbyville, Barbara Phillippe of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, Rebecca Blevins and husband, Jimmy of Gravel Switch, and Vickie Dempsey and husband, Patrick of Lebanon; two step-daughters, Debra Brady of Hodgenville and Patty Raley of Campbellsville; eighteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters: Betty Jean Johnson, Nannie Long and Delk Rogers of Liberty; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by six brothers and seven sisters.
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VISITATION: 4:00-8:00 P.M., Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Darrell Tucker and Bro. David Curtsinger
BURIAL:Whited Cemetery in Casey County
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Apr 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)
Elza Minor, age 88, died Friday, April 5, 2013 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
He is survived by one son and daughter in-law; Steve and Debbie Minor of Florida and one daughter and son-in-law; Darleen and Ed Baumbeck of Louisville, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren along with a host of family and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Elza Minor will be conduct 12:00 Saturday, April 13, 2012 at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family request visitation Friday, April 12th from 5 to 8 PM in Chapel of Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 8, 2013
Nancy Reeves of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Hershel Simpson and Lillie Robertson Simpson, was born August 16, 1927, in Logan County, Kentucky. She died at 3:40 P.M., Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Campbellsville. Age: 85
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Summersville Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Samuel Edward Reeves, Sr. November 26, 1943. He preceded her in death March 26, 1995.
She is survived by one son and two daughters: Samuel Edward Reeves, Jr. and wife, Cindy of Columbia, South Carolina, Sandy Reynolds and husband, David and Sherry Sprowles and husband, Steve of Campbellsville; four grandchildren:
Samuel Edward Reeves, III of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, TaiAnn Webster and husband, Ben of Lexington, Daniel Reynolds and wife, Dawn and Adam Reynolds of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren: Samuel Edward Reeves, IV, Mason Reynolds and Sawyer Reynolds; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Martha Jane Reeves December 26, 1946; five brothers and two sisters: Douglas Simpson, Roy Simpson, John A Simpson, Tommy Simpson, Wendell Simpson, Louise Larimore, and Mary Evelyn Henderson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Green County by Dr. Jeff Eaton and Dr. James Jones
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 7, 2013
Marie Murrell of Alexandria, Indiana, formerly of Campbellsville and Jeffersontown, Kentucky, daughter of the late Ernest Williams and Vela Clark Williams, was born in Springfield, Illinois, April 16, 1927. She died at 2:20 P.M., Friday, April 5, 2013, in Indiana. Age: 85
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church.
She retired from General Electric in Louisville.
She united in marriage to William “Bill” Murrell February 19, 1947. He preceded her in death September 24, 2002.
She is survived by three sisters: Norma Walters and husband, David of Campbellsville, Mae Dean of Anderson, Indiana, and Velma Lois Myers of Maryville, Tennessee; two other brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: W.I Rucker and Doris Williams of Campbellsville, Jim Murrell of Augusta, Georgia, and Joan Williams of Brandenburg, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers: Helen Rucker, Dorothy Burris, Kenneth Williams, Richard Williams, Jim Williams, and Ernie Williams.
VISITATION: 2:00 – 4:00 P.M., Thursday
FUNERAL SERVICES: 4:00 P.M., Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Parrott &
Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by her
nephew, Dr. Danny R. Bowen
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Danny Bowen
Jeff Bowen
John Bowen
Floyd Davis
Mike Humphress
Greg Rucker
W. I. Rucker
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 7, 2013
Charles V. Graham, of Campbellsville, son of the late Monroe Vernon Graham and Elsie Noel Graham was born May 17, 1926 in Tallula, Illinois. He died at
3:40 A.M., Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Age: 86
He was a retired employee of Cardinal Manufacturing.
He united in marriage to Genevie Atwood June 9, 1960. She preceded him in death April 16, 2003.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Vernon and Angie Graham and Rickie and Debbie Graham of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Brandon Graham, Jessica Graham, Savannah Graham, Rickie Dale Graham, Derrick Keltner and Jason Keltner all of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren, Eden Grace Keltner and Zach Keltner; two sisters and one brother: Vernice Taylor and husband, Marshall, Corrine Sublett and husband Leonard and Grover Graham all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers: Ruby Turner, Edna Graham, Thurman Graham and Ray Graham.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Parrott &
Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Rev. Raymond Atwood
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
PALLBEARERS:
Paul Atwood
Logan Graham
Jimmy Graham
Jonathan Hunt
Darrell Miller
Greg Reliford
Mark Reliford
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 6, 2013
Marie Bright of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Thomas Hudson and Dorothy Blake Hudson was born April 19, 1933 in Marion County, Indiana. She died at 10:15 A.M., Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Campbellsville. Age: 79
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.
She united in marriage to David Bright December 20, 1952. He preceded her in death March 7, 2004.
She is survived by four daughters and one son and their spouses: Barbara and Bobby McCubbins of Summersville, Brenda and Mark Hazard and Nita and Mike Parker of Campbellsville, Linda Cardenas and Jerry Gavito of Ft. Worth, Texas and J.D. and Tonya Bright of Canmer; thirteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Jenny Tucker and husband, Hollis of Richmond; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Funk .
VISITATION: 6:00-8:00 P.M., Sunday
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Parrott &
Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Rev. Michael Goodwin
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Neil Bright
Adam McCubbins
Keith Parker
Billy Ray Philpott
Grover Pyles
Hollis Tucker
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 6, 2013
Dr. Robert S. Clark of Campbellsville, son of the late Albert Samuel Clark and Lillie Mae Gray Clark Berry was born December 12, 1931 in Shelby County, Kentucky. He died at 9:00 A.M., Friday, April 5, 2013 in Campbellsville. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
He was a lifelong minister and educator, having pastored two churches in Tennessee and serving as Director of Missions for the Taylor County Baptist Association from 1999 to 2008. His educational background included a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown College in 1953 and a theology degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received an MA degree from Middle Tennessee State University, and a Rank I and a doctorate in Educational Administration from Vanderbilt University; he also attended Tulane University for graduate work. He taught history and Social Services (1966-1976) at Campbellsville University and served as Vice-President of Academic Affairs (1976-1988) totaling 32 years of service.
He believed in an individual’s responsibility to his community. He was an active member of Campbellsville Baptist Church, a founding member of Campbellsville Kiwanis Club, and a member of Clay Hill Memorial Forest Board. He was a member of the Kentucky Filson Club, Taylor County Historical Society, and a speaker for the Kentucky Humanities Council where he was recognized for his knowledge of the lives of Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson. He was also a member of MENSA. His selfless community service was rewarded by him be named 2006 “Taylor County Man of the Year” by the Central Kentucky News-Journal and being given the prestigious Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for Christian Servant Leadership by Campbellsville University in 2007.
He united in marriage to Lillian Bruner December 18, 1948.
Besides his loving wife of 64 years, Lillian Clark of Campbellsville, he is survived by three daughters and one son and spouses: Sandy and Larry Blanton of Paoli, Indiana, Renee and Marc Kessler of Greensburg, Robert S. Clark, Jr. and Mary of Campbellsville and Beverly and Gerald Manley of Waddy; twelve grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Jack Breniser of South Bend, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Clark and one great-grandson.
VISITATION: 4:00 -8:00 P.M., Sunday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 7, 2013 at the Parrott &
Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Dr. James Jones and Dr. Robert Doty
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
PALLBEARERS: HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Matt Blanton Campbellsville University professors and staff who were co-workers
Chris Church
Rob Clark
Jonathan Kessler
Rick Mays
Allen Richardson
Jeff Suratt
Tom Walters
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TOTHE ROBERT AND LILLIAN CLARK SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 6, 2013
Bro. Omer Farmer of Campbellsville, son of the late Ollie Farmer and Sadie Rafferty Farmer, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, June 30, 1934. He died at 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 5, 2013, in Louisville. Age: 78
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
He retired as a Baptist minister with some fifty years of service.
He united in marriage to Ruth Kingsbury May 22, 1965.
Besides his wife, Ruth Farmer, he is survived by three daughters and one son: Ina Kearney of Campbellsville, Barbara Fisher and husband, Ricky of Lebanon, Sarah Kaminski and husband, Scott of Douglasville, Georgia and Lewis Farmer of Louisville; five grandchildren: Douglas Kearney and Mindy Watson and husband, Ben of Campbellsville, Ricky Fisher, Jr., Cody Fisher and Sara Fisher of Lebanon; two brothers, Wayne Farmer and wife, Joyce of Elk Horn and Raymond Farmer of Buffalo; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Eugene Kearney and two brothers and one sister: Ralph Farmer, Orval Farmer and Mildred Pyles.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Saturday
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the Parrott &
Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Rev. Danny Nelson
BURIAL: Brockman Cemetery
PALLBEARERS: HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Scott Kaminski Julius Agee
James Kingsbury Allen Cox
Reed Neagle Joe Feese
Bernie Sluder Steve Lee
Ben Watson Danny Loy
Garness Willard Orville Newton
FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO
GIDEON BIBLES OR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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