Ayleen Williams

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 15, 2023

Ayleen Williams of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Leslie Phillips and Myrtle Keltner Phillips, was born September 2, 1927 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 10:52 P.M., Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age: 95

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

Ayleen was a retired food service employee with the Taylor County School System for thirty years.

She united in marriage to Kenneth Williams August 6, 1947 and he preceded her in death December 25, 1995.

She loved flowers and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ayleen is survived by one son and one daughter:  Tony Williams and Elaine Caffee and husband, Don of Campbellsville; two granddaughters:  Donna Sallee and husband, Charlie of Campbellsville and Erin Ballou and husband, Brian of Bowling Green; two great-grandchildren:  Ava Sweet and Caroline Sallee; one step-great-grandson, Dalton Sallee; one sister-in-law, Pauline Williams of Campbellsville; special friend, Betty Johns of Smiths Grove; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Ayleen was preceded in death by a son, John Richard Williams September 21, 2019 and a brother, Wallace H. Phillis August 14, 2016.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the Bluegrass Way Family for the love they gave their mother during her two and half years’ stay there.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Mark Price

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BROOKSIDE CEMETERY OR KENTUCKY UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

William “Kent” Bryant

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 14, 2023

William “Kent” Bryant of Campbellsville, son of the late William Wesley Bryant and Margaret Jewel Cave Bryant, was born September 14, 1955 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 6:15 A.M., Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age:  67

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

Kent was a former truck driver with the Kentucky State Highway Department and had also worked at Fruit of the Loom.  He was a hard worker and had farmed most of his life.

He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robby and Wendy Bryant of Campbellsville; two grandchildren:  William Evan Bryant and Morgan Nicole Wood and husband, Cody of Campbellsville; one expectant great-grandchild; one sister-in-law, Peggy Bryant of Campbellsville; two nephews and one niece:  Barry Bryant, Wesley Bryant and Hope Hill and many other relatives and friends.

Kent was also preceded in death by a brother, James Curtis “Jack” Bryant.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, February 17, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Steve James

BURIAL: Robinson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery

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

Helen Sharpe

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 14, 2023

Helen Sharpe of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ras Manford Rainwater and Lillian Elizabeth Ford Rainwater, was born August 24, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 11:55 P.M., Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Campbellsville.  Age: 92

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church but had most recently been attending Salem Baptist Church.

She united in marriage to Cecil Sharpe May 26, 1951 and he preceded her in death October 5, 2013.

Helen loved being on the farm and cooking for her family.  She enjoyed spending time with her family.  She never took a vacation, always putting family and the farm first.

She is survived by one daughter and one son:  Diane Hunt and husband, Stewart of Campbellsville and Gary Wayne Sharpe and wife, Sharon of Lexington; four grandchildren:  Brian Sharpe and wife, Leah of Versailles, Melissa Kleinsasser and huband, Kris of Greenville, South Carolina, Jessica Squires and husband, Billy of Greensburg and Jonathan Hunt and wife, Allison of Versailles; nine great-grandchildren:  Norah Bennett Sharpe, McKenna Rae Kleinsasser, Madisyn Kae Kleinsasser, Meghan Elizabeth Squires, Katelynn Savannah Squires, Brinley Hope Squires, Olivia Grace Hunt, Graham Ellis Hunt and Claire Emerson Hunt; one brother and two sisters:  Billy Rainwater and wife, Bernice, Barbara Skaggs and husband, Donald and Lula Mae Bell of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Helen was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters:  Ernest Rainwater, J. D. Rainwater, Gordon Rainwater, Kenneth Rainwater, Madeline Cave and Roselyn Sprowles.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Friday, February 17, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Michael Goodwin

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH, 271 SALEM CHURCH ROAD, CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY 42718, ROBINSON CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, 2564 SMITH RIDGE ROAD, CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY 42718 OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME, 418 LEBANON AVENUE, CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY 42718.  www.parrottramsey.com

Carol Ann Hernandez, 60

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 14, 2023

Carol Ann Hernandez, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late George and Marie (Paladino) Schonmann, was born July 17, 1962 in Queens, New York and departed this life on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home. She was 60 years of age.

She was a former cook at the Creekside Restaurant in Campbellsville and enjoyed crafting.

Survivors include her children: Stephanie Wisniewski Guerrero and husband Juan, Elena Bellamy and Robert Hernandez and companion: Dana Hicks, all of Campbellsville.

Also surviving is a sister and brother: Georgette Diesso of Flordia and Gary Schonmann and wife Joyce of New York; twelve grandchildren: Domonique Wisniewski, Elisa Perez, Danny Figueroa, Jr., Robert Figueroa, Kyasia Hernandez, Taliyah Higgins, Jalin Dennis, Frank Bellamy III, Ziair Conner, Kailei Hernandez, Ava Fields and Keeli Raikes; great-grandchild: Zay’Eion; nieces: Nicole Souto, Kristy Souto and Michelle Diesso.

The family chose cremation

Final resting place will be in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

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

Jennifer “Jenny” Hoots, 45

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 9, 2023

Jennifer Lynn “Jenny” Hoots, of Somerset, the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Betty Ruth (Griffith) Lindsay, was born May 25, 1977 in Oneida, Tennessee and passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Somerset at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 45 years of age.

She was a certified nursing assistant and was of the Baptist faith.

She was a cat and dog lover, enjoyed fishing and drawing, her favorite artwork was bears.

Survivors include her husband: Jeff Hoots of Somerset; a son: Matthew Hunter Stewart of Tennessee; step-children: Cheyenne Hoots of Campbellsville and Chelsae Bohl and husband Daniel of Flemingsburg; a brother: Charlie Lindsay and wife Linda of Robbins, Tennessee; a sister: Shirley Edens and husband Ora “Pop” of Radcliff.

Also two step-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Memorial service for Jennifer “Jenny” Hoots will be Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

Bro. Steve Hoots officiating.

Family requests visitation after 12 Noon on Saturday

Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund which can be made at the funeral home.

Howard Durham

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 6, 2023

Howard Durham of Campbellsville, son of the late Lee Durham and Frances Bailey Durham, was born March 20, 1930, in McLean County, Illinois.  He died at 5:00 A.M., Monday, February 6, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age:  92

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church, where he was a founding deacon and a Sunday School teacher.

Howard served his country honorably in the United States Navy and was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom. He enjoyed fishing and traveling. He loved his family and the Lord.

He united in marriage to Rachel Nelson July 4, 1953.

Besides his wife, Rachel Durham of Campbellsville, Howard is survived by one son and one daughter:  Howard Durham, and wife, Carolyn of Campbellsville and Mazetta Harden and husband, Frank of Somerset; four grandchildren: Johnathon Durham and wife, Tesla and Amanda West and husband, Jeremy of Campbellsville, Chasidy Clements and husband, Charles of Bradfordsville and Nathaniel Harden and wife, Whitney of Somerset; ten great-grandchildren: Isabella Harden, Ava Harden, Adaline Harden, Anthony Clements, Nicholas Clements, Sierra Clements, Forrest Durham, Gavin West, Grant West and Elliot West; a sister, Judy Murphy of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters:  Martha Burress and Betty Carol Hall.

Patricia Griffith, 78

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 5, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Ruth Friend Griffith of Elk Horn, formerly of Pikeville, KY was born in Pike County, KY on November 29, 1944 to the late Thurmond Bruce Friend and Ruth Bales Friend. She departed this life on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab, being 78 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Broadway Church of Christ. Mrs. Griffith was an employee in the banking industry. She enjoyed playing tennis, running a 10K race, puzzles, landscaping, and memorizing her Bible.

Survivors include one son and one daughter: Ray Goff of Louisville, KY and Cathy Falls and husband Matt of Merrimac, KY.

She also leaves to cherish her memory three grandchildren: Lydia Goff, McCayla Falls, and Hunter Falls and a host of other family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Keith Griffith, three brothers: Bob Friend, Gary Friend and Bill Friend.

Visitation for Mrs. Patricia Ruth Friend Griffith will be held Monday, February 6, 2023 from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville.

A Graveside  Service will be conducted Tuesday, February 7, at 11:00 A.M. at Brookside Cemetery, W Main St, Campbellsville.

Dr. Brian Rafferty will be officiating.

Raymond Murrell Ford, 81

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 5, 2023

Raymond Murrell Ford, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Coakley and Flora (Lewis) Ford was born December 21, 1941 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Greensburg at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital. He was 81 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Robinson Creek Baptist Church and a Veteran, having served in the United States Army National Guard.

He was a retired Lance Inc. delivery driver and installed replacement windows after his retirement, while enjoying smoking his pipe.

Survivors include his wife: Sharon K. (Bault) Ford; a son: Anthony Craig Ford and wife Dwanna Sue all of Campbellsville; two sisters and two brothers: Rosemary Mardis, Donald Ford and Leonard Ford all of Campbellsville and Deanie Price of Mt. Washington.

Also two grandchildren: Cody Mason Ford and wife Rachel and Tanner McCade Ford and wife Haley and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Mardell Benningfield.

A private graveside service will be held at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with interment to follow.

 Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating.

 A PUBLIC visitation will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 5-8 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.