Mary Lois Druin Durham

Posted by on May 3, 2023

Mary Lois Druin Durham of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ellis L. Perkins and Bessie Mae Davenport Perkins was born February 16, 1932 in Green County, Kentucky.  She died at 10:10 P.M., Monday, May 1, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age:  91

She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Victory Tabernacle Church.

Mary was a retired bookkeeper at Campbellsville Auto Parts for over twenty years.

She was a dedicated Christian who loved her church and her Lord and Savior.

Mary united in marriage to Lonza Druin January 1, 1947 and he preceded her in death August 2, 2004.  She later united in marriage to Lynwood Durham April 15, 2006 and he preceded her in death January 5, 2009.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sue Ellen Pike and Chuck Pike of Campbellsville; one brother, Ray Perkins and wife, Wanda of Naples, Florida; nieces and nephews: Valerie Januski and husband, Tim of Union, Kentucky and Travis Perkins and wife, Heather of Naples, Florida; great-nephew, Cole Januski; several cousins and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville Bro. Steve Morgan

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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William Anthony “Tony” Clements

Posted by on May 3, 2023

Tony Clements of Greensburg, son of the late Leonard Augustus Clements and Dorothy Anna Stillwell Clements, was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky on January 9, 1943.  He died at 4:27 A.M., Monday, May 1, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age:  80

He was a member of Our Lady of the Caves Catholic Church in Horse Cave.

Tony served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was a retired electrical mechanic for GE.

He was united in marriage to Sue McAdams on January 18, 1967.

Tony was a wonderful husband, father, brother and grandfather.  He was a veteran, a foodie, a storyteller, a collector, a hunter and fisherman, a jack-of-all trades and a hard-working and devoted family man.  He could talk your ear off for hours.  He could be really serious but also give silly faces, a little mischievous giggle and tell a joke you never saw coming.

Besides his wife, Sue Clements of Greensburg, Tony is survived by one daughter, Tonya Tucker of Greensburg; a son-in-law, Daniel Tucker of Glasgow; two grandsons:  Michael Anthony Tucker and wife, Laura of Cincinnati and Andrew Tucker of Glasgow; one brother and one sister:  Roger (Lisa) Clements and Mary Lou (Tommy) Gibson of Louisville and many other relatives and friends.

Tony was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters:  Thomas Raymond Clements, Loretta “Sissy” Gibson and Beverly “PeeWee” Tarrence.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 5, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Deacon Jimmy Richerson

ENTOMBMENT:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ASPCA AND BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Eugene “Mike” Newlon

Posted by on May 2, 2023

Eugene “Mike” Newlon, 57, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Billie Lee Duffy Newlon, was born April 20th, 1966, in Maryetta, Ohio and departed this life on Monday, May 1st, 2023.
He united in marriage to his loving soulmate, Dione Marie Patraw, on September 10th, 2017. She survives.

Besides his wife, Mike is survived by:
Two sons: Delbert Newlon and his wife, Crystal; and Patrick Newlon and his wife, Kimberly, all of Arkansas
Two daughters: Connie Coup and her husband, Mike, of Arkansas; and Alicia Pihlman and her husband, Tanner, of Arizona
Seven grandchildren: Selena Walker, Courtney Walker, Raelee Newlon, Dean Newlon, Kaydense Newlon, Samual Newlon, and Christian Pihlman

FUNERAL: A private service will be held at a later time.
Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville in charge of all arrangements.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Eugene Newlon at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Janice Rice

Posted by on May 2, 2023

Janice Rice of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James French and Martha Evans Sherman French, was born July 19, 1946 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.  She died at 7:20 A.M., Sunday, April 30, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age: 76

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

Janice united in marriage to James S. Rice September 29, 1973.

She loved to work in her flowers and enjoyed painting pictures.

Besides her husband, James S. Rice of Campbellsville, she is survived by one son, James E. Rice of Campbellsville and one sister, Patricia Burdin of Lafayette, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Joe French, Sr., and Roger French.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Friday, May 5, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, May 5, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville Bro. John Batcher

BURIAL:  Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Randall Cox

Posted by on May 1, 2023

Randall Eugene Cox, 70, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Obi Millard Cox and Stella Mae Cox, was born October 23rd, 1952, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and departed this life on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Randall was united in marriage to Cary Elaine Tucker on September 27th, 1975. She survives.
Randall was an avid fan, whether watching NASCAR or attending.
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Besides his wife, he is survived by:
Four daughters and three sons: Christy Brady and husband, Emanuel, of Lebanon; Rhonda Humphrey and significant other, Artie Sanders of Campbellsville; Jamie Mann and husband, Kevin, of Mannsville; Gregory Millard Cox and wife, Diane, of Campbellsville; Jason Cox and wife, Ashley, of Campbellsville; Damon Cox and wife, Angela, of Campbellsville; and Laura Wingler of Summersville
Fifteen grandchildren: Kimberly Bueter and husband, Shane, of Kansas; Hannah Sherell and husband, Bradley, of Liberty; Kyle Humphrey of Liberty; Kaylee Mann of Mannsville; Kyndra Mann of Mannsville; Taylor Blake Cox; Cameron Bryce Cox; Jordann Cox; Connor Ross Cox; Randall Austin Cox; Cody Blake Cox; Chloe Cox; Ethan Michael Cox all of Campbellsville; Gracie Wingler; and Levi Wingler, both of Summersville.
Seven great grandchildren
One sister, Debbie Gunter of Mannsville
Caretaker and friend, Betty Hicks of Campbellsville
Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Randall was preceded in death by:
One brother and five sisters: Donnie Cox, Margaret Wilber, Ludene Holmes, JoAnn Cox, Carolyn Guzman, and Ruby Lobb

VISITATION: Tuesday May 2nd, 2023, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, at 2:00 pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville. Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. John Hall will be officiating the service.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Jude and can be made at the funeral home.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Randall Cox at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Doris Jean Smith

Posted by on Apr 27, 2023

Doris Jean Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Addison “Jimmie” Dicken and Carrie Edith Hendrickson Dicken, was born October 25, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 6:25 P.M., Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in Greensburg.            Age: 82

She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Doris Jean was a retired employee of Taylor County High School where she served in the lunchroom for many years.

She was as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Doris Jean united in marriage to Glenn Smith October 26, 1963.

Besides her husband, Glenn Smith of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons: Gary Smith and fiancé, Robin Hamm of Liberty, and Walter Smith and wife, Susan of Newburgh, Indiana; three grandchildren: Courtney, Addison and Chandler; and one great-grandchild, Silas; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Doris Jean was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: James Dicken, Pauline Brown and Linda Barnhill.

VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, April 29, 2023 at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, April 29, 2023 at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church by Bro. John Butler

BURIAL:   Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Michael Whitehouse

Posted by on Apr 25, 2023

Michael Whitehouse of Lawrenceburg, formerly of Lebanon, Kentucky, son of Betty Wise Whitehouse Helm and the late Paul Whitehouse, was born in Marion County, Kentucky on October 30, 1961.  He died at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, April 23, 2023 in Lawrenceburg.   Age:  61

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Georgetown Baptist Church.

Michael was a retired car hauler for Cassen’s Transport.

He united in marriage to Lisa Evans October 13, 2018.

Michael enjoyed spending time outdoors on his farm in Mount Eden, Kentucky.  He loved to hunt, ride off-road vehicles, and spend time at Taylorsville Lake.  He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, often taking motorcycle trips across the state with his wife, Lisa.  He had a love for sports and enjoyed coaching his daughters’ soccer teams for many years throughout their childhood.  Michael was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan.  He loved spending time with family and enjoyed the many family reunions with his large extended family in Lebanon, Kentucky.

Besides his wife, Lisa Whitehouse of Lawrenceburg, he is survived by one son and two daughters:  Daniel Whitehouse of Lexington, Katie Whitehouse of Dallas, Texas and Ellen Whitehouse of Louisville; two chosen children:  Lori Shouse and husband, Dan of Mt. Eden, Kentucky and Shane Drury of Lawrenceburg; two grandchildren:  Clayton Shouse and Leah Shouse; his mother, Betty Whitehouse Helm; one sister, Tanya Joy Whitehouse; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Michael was also preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Whitehouse.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 26, 2023at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. Billy Compton

BURIAL:  Brockman Cemetery

Michael was diagnosed with melanoma in September 2021. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation: https://donate.melanoma.org

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Josephine (Read) Osborne, 66

Posted by on Apr 22, 2023

Mrs. Josephine (Read) Osborne of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Greenhill Nursing and Rehab facility. Born on April 20, 1957 in Taylor County to the late Joe Benton and Nora (Crews) Read, she was 66 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a faithful member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church. She was a God-fearing woman with a charitable and loving heart. She was a former employee of Wishy Washy Laundromat and was an inhome babysitter.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Four siblings: John H. Read and wife Sharon, Edna Read, Deloris Jeffries, and Eveline Read,

Her caregiver: Annie Rakes and children: Landon Rakes, Keely Rakes, Ayden Andrew, and Mariska Rakes,

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Osborne was the wife of Mr. Albert Wesley Osborne, who preceded her in death on March 7, 2015.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Osborne on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT (11:00 AM CDT) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Bro. John Nguyen will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Apr. 25, after 10:00 AM EDT (9:00 AM CDT) until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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Wilburn Wade Hunter, 80

Posted by on Apr 21, 2023

  Wilburn Wade Hunter of Campbellsville, the son of the late Jim and Antha Mae (Napier) Hunter, was born March 27, 1943 in Wayne County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 80 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the New Life Church of God of Holiness in Campbellsville and was a former railroad worker and a funeral home assistant.

He enjoyed fishing, floral designing, landscaping and being outdoors.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Sterling, Danny and James Hunter.

Survivors include his wife: Sarah (Penick) Hunter of Campbellsville; his children: Wayne Hunter and Bernard Hunter both of Monticello, Vondra Payne and husband Timmy of Bardstown and Jalandra Michelle Mitchell and husband Robert of Nashville.

A brother and five sisters: Cecil Garth, Lena Allen, Mary Garrett, Vida Hunter and Margie Garth all of Monticello, Martha Chaney of Somerset and Dorothy Garth of Lexington; three grandchildren: Lamar Payne and wife Trenae, Andre Payne and Caleb Payne; one expectant great-grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Wilburn Wade Hunter will be Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary of the New Life Church of God, 626 E. Broadway in Campbellsville with interment in the Crown Hill Cemetery.

 Officiating will be Bishop William Paul Hardin

 Visitation on Thursday after 11:30 A.M. at the church.

 L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

 

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Robert Turner Farris

Posted by on Apr 21, 2023

Robert Turner Farris of Creston, Illinois, passed away on April 13, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born August 6, 1934 at Red Fern, near Campbellsville, Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth (Wayne) and Omer Farris, and children, Deborah, Robert, Julie and Joseph.  Robert is survived by three children,  Denise Farris, Elizabeth (Jason) Wreath and Donald Farris; grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of seven.

Robert was a member of Union Pipefitters Local 597 since 1956.

He enjoyed Moto Guzzi motorcycles and being the IL State MGNOC Club Rep for many years, as well as touring Europe and much of the U.S. on them.  He was an avid reader with many interests and mechanical hobbies, including antique cars and steam engines.  He also enjoyed many yearly get togethers as his home as well as going to Steam Engine Shows to share his hobby.

He was laid to rest in the Harding Family Cemetery in Campbellsville, Kentucky on April 17, 2023.  A local memorial service to follow.

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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