Johnie R. Sprowles

Posted by on Aug 7, 2012

Johnie R. Sprowles of Campbellsville, son of the late John Henry Sprowles and Rosie Price Sprowles, was born in Larue County, Kentucky, August 12, 1920.  He died at 9:45 P.M., Monday, August 6, 2012 in Campbellsville.    Age:  91 He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Zion Separate Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II. He united in marriage to Esther Lyle January 17, 1946.  She preceded him in death March 30, 1986. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Peggie Sue Sprowles of Campbellsville; two grandchildren:  Travis Sprowles and fiancée, Tara Pierce and Jada and Shelly Gribbins and husband, Mike of Campbellsville; step-grandson, Jesse Hurdt; one great-granddaughter, Chloe Gribbins; one brother-in-law, Jessie Stiles of Campbellsville and one sister-in-law, Goldie Sprowles of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Matthew Gribbins and two brothers and eleven sisters:  Willie Sprowles, Charlie Sprowles, Mayme Underwood, Lula Carlisle, Mary Wright, Sadie Hall, Letha Hedgespeth, Effie Sprowles, Lizzie Lacy, Emma Jane Sprowles, Martha Sprowles and two sisters in infancy. _______________

VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M., Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICES:  11:00 A.M., Friday, August 10 , 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ronda Arnett

BURIAL:Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

PALLBEARERS:

Billy Grimes Mike Gribbins Dan Jacobe Olyn Sprowles Paul Sprowles Wayne Sprowles

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Merlin Wayne

Posted by on Aug 7, 2012

Merlin Wayne of Campbellsville, son of Sarah Page Wayne and the late Walter Wayne, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, April 25, 1942.  He died at 1:25 P.M., Sunday, August 5, 2012 in Campbellsville.    Age:  70

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Woodlawn Christian Church.

He was an employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a farmer.

He is survived by one son, Neil Wayne and his mother, Marsha Wayne of Campbellsville; one step-daughter, Nichole Salyers and husband, Logan of Campbellsville; three step-grandchildren:  Chelcie Salyers, Hunter Salyers and Levi Salyers; his mother, Sarah Wayne of Campbellsville; one sister, Donna Hedges and husband, Walt of Jackson, Tennessee; and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  After 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Woodlawn Christian Church

FUNERAL SERVICES:           1:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Woodlawn Christian Church in Campbellsville by Pastor Larry “Fella” Wilson & Rev. Ron Young

BURIAL:                                  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Rev. Victor James Stansbury

Posted by on Aug 5, 2012

Rev. Victor James Stansbury of Lebanon, son of the late James William Stansbury and Edith Mae Atkins Stansbury was born in Nelson County, Kentucky, September 2, 1945. He died at 5:47 P.M., Saturday, August 4, 2012, unexpectedly in Louisville.    Age:   66 He professed faith in Christ at an early age and preached his first sermon at the age of sixteen. Bro. Vic was pastor of Galilee Baptist Church in Madison County, Lockport Baptist Church and Sligo Baptist Church in Henry County, and Elk Creek Baptist Church in Spencer County.  He has been pastor of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church since November, 1980. He was Adjunct Professor in Biblical Studies at Campbellsville University for twelve years. He was a graduate of Berea College in January, 1968 and Southern Theological Seminary in June, 1972. He was a member of the Church Relation Council at Campbellsville University, Executive Board of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, Marion County Ministerial Association, Central Baptist Association, and Volunteer Chaplain at Springview Hospital in Lebanon. He united in marriage to Joan Call June 24, 1966. Besides his wife, Joan Call Stansbury, he is survived by one daughter and two sons and their spouses: Vickie & Andy Thompson and Jon & Becky Stansbury of Nashville and Chris & Heather Stansbury of Nicholasville; five granddaughters: Kelsey Jeanne Thompson, Abigail Elise Thompson, Haylee Ray Stansbury, Hillary Raegan Stansbury, and Aubree Reese Stansbury; one brother and one sister: Lee  Thomas Stansbury and Frances (Ernie) Fulkerson of Cox’s Creek; two sisters-in-law: Bernadette Ballard Stansbury of Morehead and Wanda Stansbury of Mt. Washington; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: John and Iva Lee Call of Bardstown; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Robert Stansbury, Charles Franklin Stansbury, and William Ray Stansbury.                                               _______________________

VISITATION: After 3:00 P.M., Monday, August 6th at the Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville and after 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 7th at the Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church in Lebanon

FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 7th at the Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church in Lebanon led by Rev. Jay Hatfield and Rev. Steve Skaggs

BURIAL: New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Cox’s Creek

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Ola Bright

Posted by on Aug 4, 2012

Ola Bright of Elk Horn, daughter of the late Otis Bright and Lois Colvin Bright, was born March 9, 1921 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 2, 2012 in Greensburg. Age: 91 She professed faith in Christ was a member of Elk Horn United Methodist Church. She is survived by one niece, Marie White of Elk Horn and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, August 5, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 6, 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Robert Boston
BURIAL:  Elk Horn Cemetery

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Donna Fern Marples

Posted by on Aug 1, 2012

Donna Fern Marples of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Earl “Buddy” Tungate and Fern Cox Tungate, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, January 15, 1963.   She died at 3:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Campbellsville.    Age:  49

She was an employee of Safeguard in Lancaster.

She is survived by one son, Cyrus Delbert Todd Marples of Campbellsville; five grandchildren:  Jacob Todd Marples, Cyrus Blake Marples, Jonathan Delbert Marples and Annabelle Flame Marples of Lebanon and Siren Fire of Campbellsville; two sisters and two brothers:  Rhoda Followell and husband, Billy, Bucky Tungate and wife, Nancy and Boddy Lawson and special friend, Pam Colvin of Campbellsville and Bonnie Jean Collins and special friend, Mark Peddy of Russell Springs; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister:  Danny Ray Tungate and Betty Tungate.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:           11:00 A.M., Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Harold Decker

BURIAL:           Jones Chapel Cemetery

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Wanda Walters

Posted by on Aug 1, 2012

Wanda Walters of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Bennie Thompson and Bonnie Eastridge Thompson was born April 21, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky.

She died at 2:15 P.M., Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Campbellsville.          Age: 76

She professed faith in Christ was a member of Early’s Chapel United Methodist Church.

She retired from Citizens Bank and Trust Company after some forty years of service.

She united in marriage to Horace Walters February 12, 1960. He preceded her in death January 8, 1970.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Dianna and Matthew Hayden of Louisville; three grandchildren: Samantha Hayden, Myra Hayden and Andrew Hayden of Louisville; one brother and his wife, Randall and JoAnn Thompson of Hemet, California; three sisters-in-law: Lois Thompson, Pauline Williams and Frances Curry of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Doyle Thompson.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by  Rev. Paul J. Dicken, Rev. Lawrence Brockman Jr. and Rev. Roger Newell

BURIAL:                        Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO EARLY’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Candelaria – Obit

Posted by on Jul 31, 2012

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)

Mary Cleo Candelaria, age 80, died Monday, July 30, 2012 at the Nursing Home Facility in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
She is survived by one brother Charles Howard Chelf of Louisville, three sisters Pearl Watson of Campbellsville, Lela Corrigan of Louisville and Shirley Akers of Ind.
Graveside Services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Roley Cemetery.
Arrangements by Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.

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Charles McCarty

Posted by on Jul 31, 2012

Charles McCarty of Campbellsville, son of the late John Gordon McCarty and Ada Dell Golden McCarty, was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky, July 10, 1937.  He died at 6:19 A.M., Monday, July 30, 2012, in Campbellsville.    Age:  75

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.

He was owner and operator of Druther’s Restaurant in Campbellsville.

He united in marriage to Joanna Chaney May 7, 1957.

Besides his wife, Joanna McCarty, he is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Rick L. McCarty and wife, Jen of Winchester, Tennessee, Kathy Clark and husband, Greg and Steve McCarty and wife, Roxann of Campbellsville; six grandchildren:  Rick L. McCarty, Jr. and wife, Rayna, Beth Clark and husband,  Brandon Milby, Jonathan McCarty, Stephanie McCarty, Makenzie McCarty and Sean McCarty; two great-grandchildren:  Mya McCarty and Myles McCarty; two sisters:  Dollie Lyons of Carlisle and Mary Peratt of Flemingsburg; one sister-in-law, Jewell McCarty of Carlisle; special family member, Debbie Bennett of Memphis, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister:  William McCarty, Arlie McCarty and Nancye Davis.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:           2:00 P.M., Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Larry Koch

BURIAL:                                  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO LOWELL AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Marion R Davenport – Obit

Posted by on Jul 30, 2012

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)

Doris Shofner (Director)

 

          Marion R Davenport age 84, Campbellsville, died 8:00 A.M. Monday at his residence in Taylor County.

          He was the son of the late Annie Lucille Dickerson and Richard Earl Davenport.  Marion Davenport was preceded in dead by his wife Mabel Frances (Johnson) Davenport and one daughter Debra Jean Davenport.

          Mr. Davenport was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church and long time Businessman in the Campbellsville-Taylor County area, highly respected and caring husband, father and friend.

          He is survived by one son Tommy Davenport and wife Barbara, three daughters Linda Banks and husband Lenny, Marie Wright and husband Mike all of Campbellsville, and Brenda Via and husband Dean of Charlotte, N.C..  Eight grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

          Family of Marion R Davenport request private Visitation and Graveside Service with Burial at Brookside Cemetery on this 31st day of July 2012.  Arrangements and Services conducted by Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.

          Pallbearers:   Allan Watts, Andy Watts, Greg Wright, Wes Wright, Eric Thompson, and Kyle Walls

          Officiating Brother Earl West

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Lois Whitney Gilpin

Posted by on Jul 30, 2012

Lois Whitney Gilpin of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James A. Whitney and Elsie Smalling Whitney, was born in Adair County, Kentucky, March 27, 1918.   She died at 6:25 P.M., Sunday, July 29, 2012, in Columbia.    Age:  94

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church.

She was a retired librarian with the Taylor County Public Library.

She united in marriage to Burr Gilpin February 24, 1947.  He preceded her in death March 7, 1967.

She is survived by two daughters:  Mary Harrison Gilpin Eaves and husband, James of Louisville and Gayle Gilpin Rogers and husband, Dr. Ronald Rogers of Columbia; two grandsons, Dr. Adam Patteson Rogers and wife, Lauren G. and Matthew Harrison Rogers and wife, Leslie of Bowling Green; one great-grandson, Bryant Harrison Rogers of Bowling Green; several other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Opal Whitney Boehme in December, 2010.

 

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VISITATION:  5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:           10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Billy Joe Cox and Rev. Ron Young

BURIAL:                                  Brookside Cemetery

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO TAYLOR COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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