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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 7, 2022
Velda Underwood Shofner Stevenson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Bradley Underwood and Jessie Sprowles Underwood, was born March 25, 1939 in the Attilla Community of Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 3:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Greensburg. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ early in life and was a dedicated Christian. Velda loved playing piano and singing, especially old time gospel music.
Velda was a retired family caregiver and farmer.
She united in marriage to Jimmy Shofner December 24, 1955 and he preceded her in death December 22, 1981. She later united in marriage to Howard Stevenson and he preceded her in death October 7, 2011.
Velda enjoyed quilting, gardening and working in her flower garden. Hobbies also included canning, freezing, driving the tractor and raking hay.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Vinessa and Jeff Johnson of Hodgenville; four grandchildren: Joshua Johnson and wife, Kelly of Knoxville, Tennessee, Justin Johnson and wife, Melissa of Vine Grove, Candace Tims of Louisville and Jessica Shofner of Hodgenville; seven great-grandchildren: Derrick Biven, Paige Tims, Dalton Tims, Hallie Johnson, Silas Johnson, Micah Johnson and Caden Brown; five brothers and one sister: Nolan Eugene Underwood and wife, Rita, Sheridan Underwood and wife, Nina, Henry Underwood and wife, Debbie, Donnie Underwood and Mary Ann Rice of Campbellsville and Deatrice Underwood and wife, Linda of Texas; a sister-in-law, Carol Underwood of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, Dwayne Shofner in 2008 and two brothers and one sister: Gradie Underwood, Cecil Underwood and Vivian Underwood.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Joshua Johnson, Justin Johnson and Candace Tims
BURIAL: Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Larue County, Kentucky
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 6, 2022
 Mr. Faubus Cox Switzer of Bardstown passed from this life on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at his home. Born in Jeffersontown on June 14, 1960 to the late Richard Mitchell and Mildred Lucille (Wilkins) Switzer, he was 62 years of age at the time of his passing. Mr. Switzer loved sci-fi movies and working with his hands, and enjoyed making speakers or tinkering on cars. He was a devoted husband and a cherished dad (that made the best omelettes), and very likely could be voted the worlds best grandpa.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Tina Sue (Johnson) Switzer,
A daughter: Fannah Renea Hall and husband Derek,
Three grandchildren: A’Miracle Mercy Hall, Josiah Matthew Hall, and Malachiah Andrew Hall,
Three brothers: Richard Mitchell Switzer, Junius Owen Switzer and wife Donna, and Luther Roosevelt Switzer and wife Ellen,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Switzer on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 12:00 noon at the Bardstown Apostolic Sanctuary, 111 Plaza Dr, Bardstown, KY. Pastor Tim Acree will officiate. Interment will follow in the Bardstown City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Friday, Dec. 9, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 6, 2022
Eva Pauline Mardis Graves departed this life December 5, 2022. She was born September 2, 1934 to the late Owen Mardis and the late Ola Phillips Mardis. She united in marriage to the late Frank Ingram Graves on September 27, 1962.
She had put her faith in Jesus Christ and was a long time member of Friendship Baptist Church in the Bengal Community of Taylor County. She was very active with some of her activities over the years being a Sunday School teacher, Christmas Program leader, Women’s Missionary Union member, on the Hospitality Committee helping with church fellowship meals, coordinating Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and preparing VBS refreshments that included her beloved Kool Aid slush many years.
She was also preceded in death by four brothers: James Mardis, Albert Mardis, William “Bill” Mardis and Norman Mardis.
She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Marsha and Allen Wood and Anne and Bill Sanders of Campbellsville, Kentucky and Kristi and Kenny Dillingham of New Mexico; two grandchildren: Jessica Honea of Bardstown, Kentucky and Jordan (Heather) Sanders of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; eight great-grandchildren: Scott Hall, Blaze Honea, Zach Honea, Noah Durham, Khynleigh Cobb, Arianna Sanders, Olivia Sanders and Camryn Sanders.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 9, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Kent Ashley and Rev. Bill Sanders
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 3, 2022
 Mrs. Sharon Faye Pike of Elk Horn passed peacefully from this life on Friday, December 2, 2022 in Campbellsville after an extended illness. She was born in Knifley on December 18, 1953 to the late Shelby J. and Gracie (Perkins) Warren, and was 68 years of age at the time of her passing. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and later was a nursing home caregiver. Mrs. Pike a homemaker and the cherished wife of Mr. Kenneth Pike, who preceded her in death on April 6, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Four children: Latisha Markins of Fayetteville, NC, Beverly Bawkin and husband Patrick of Campbellsville, Alexis Pike of Franklin, IN, and Jacob Allen Pike of Elkhorn,
Two siblings: JoAnn Caldwell of Columbia, and Shelby Wayne Warren and wife Tammy of Campbellsville,
Six grandchildren: Brooke Smith and husband Jeffery, Austin Powell, Devin Brady and wife Madison, Haley Howell and husband Nathaniel, Madison Brady and companion Gavin Foster, and Patrick Bawkin, III,
Six great grandchildren: Bently Hughes, Jeffrey Lynn Smith, III, Daniel Powell, Mikah Powell, Carter Howell, and Piper Brady,
And a host of other family members and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two siblings, Mary Frances Blessitt and Barbara Ann Perkins.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Pike on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will follow in the Robinson Chapel Cemetery in Adair County.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Dec. 5, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Robinson Chapel Cemetery. Those can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 2, 2022
Lowell Harris of Campbellsville, son of the late Thurman Brady “T.B.” Harris and Lela Frost Harris, was born January 19, 1934 in Parrish, Alabama. He died at 5:32 P.M., Thursday, December 1, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon.
Lowell was a retired English teacher with Cannelton High School in Indiana and was active in the Indiana Teachers Association.
He loved folk music and playing the guitar. He also jogged several miles every day and over the years, had jogged over 25,000 miles.
He united in marriage to Carolyn Hayes February 2, 1957.
Besides his wife, Carolyn Harris of Campbellsville, Lowell is survived by one son and one daughter: David Harris and wife, Tammy and Susan Howell and husband, Dwayne of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Patrick Howell and wife, Carolyn, Katelyn Howell and partner, Brenden Dwyer, Bradley Harris and wife, Keely, Brooklyn Harris Spaulding and husband, Malique, Murphy Lamb, Blair Lamb and Laura Lamb; two great-grandchildren: Braylon Ray Harris and Laiken Michael Harris; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Inez Hill and a brother, Lecil Harris.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, December 5, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, December 5, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman and Dr. James E. Jones
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 2, 2022
Genevieve H. McKinley of Leitchfield, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Lewis Hansford and Ruby Garrison Hansford, was born April 25, 1928 in Casey County, Kentucky. She died at 12:19 P.M., Thursday, December 1, 2022 in Leitchfield.
Age: 94
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church, but had most recently been attending Leitchfield United Methodist Church.
Genevieve was a retired retail sales employee.
She united in marriage to George M. McKinley, Sr. and he preceded her in death September 12, 1999.
Genevieve loved children and Christmas. She was a very resilient person and generous giver, having raised her two sons as a single mom for several years. Her sons said “she was an expert with making do with what she had and could stretch a dollar farther than anyone they knew.”
Genevieve is survived by two sons: Jim McKinley and wife, Belinda of Leitchfield and Marshall McKinley and wife, Mary Jean of Mt. Washington; one step-son, George M. McKinley, Jr. and wife, Connie of Illinois; eight grandchildren: Teresa Parsons and husband, Rick, Becky McKinley and wife, Renotta, Ben McKinley and wife, Aura, Jamie McKinley, Sarah Thurman and husband, Matt, Michael Janton and wife, Celena, James McKinley and wife, Stephanie and Mashea Edwards and husband, Brian; sixteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one great-great-great-grandchild; two sisters: Shirley Holt of Cox’s Creek and Faye Carol Close and husband, Russell of Tuscon, Arizona; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters: Kenneth Hansford, Russell Hansford, Rufus Hansford, Bobbie Jean Glasscock, Geraldine Henshaw and Ida Belle Collins.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Fella Wilson
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 2, 2022
Jessica June Raikes of Greensburg, KY, formerly of the Mannsville community, daughter of the late James Albert Raikes and Sharon Elaine Stayton Raikes, was born September 9th, 1974 in Campbellsville, KY and departed this life Thursday, December 1st, 2022 in Greensburg, KY. She was the 48 years of age.
She was of the Christian Faith. She enjoyed wrestling, country music, working puzzles, coloring and drawing.
Survivors include one brother: Bryan Raikes of Elk Horn, KY, and three nieces: Lexi Raikes of Louisville and Avery Raikes of Campbellsville, and special friends Martha Price and Sandra Justice
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her grandparents: Bendock and Maude Raikes and Red Stayton and Phyllis Warden, one niece: Chloe Raikes.
The funeral service for Jessica June Raikes will be Sunday, December 4th, at 1:00 P.M. in the Acton-Mannsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Merrimac Cemetery with Bro. Mike Gribbins officiating.
Visitation 5-8, Saturday at the Acton-Mannsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to Kosair Charities and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 1, 2022
William “Bill” Blane Moran, born March 26, 1939 to Oather and Christine Moran in Greensburg, Kentucky, died November 28, 2022 at his favorite place, “The Farm.”
Survived by his wife, of sixty-three years, Wanda Elam Moran; daughters: Vickie Coulson of Des Moines, Iowa and Phyllis King (Kris) of Lakeland, Florida; son, Bill Moran, Jr. (Kim) of Clemmons, North Carolina; daughter-in-law, Christine Moran Cundiff (Tommy) of Campbellsville; brothers: Dennis Moran (Cathy) of Chicago, Illinois; Grady DeWitt (Cora Mae) of Grab, Kentucky; brother-in-law, Phillip W. Elam (Brenda) of Brentwood, Tennessee.
He was “Grandpa” to thirteen grandchildren: Rachel Ashley (James), Courtney Moran, Jordan Moran, Cody Moran, Alexandrya Moran, Kara-Lynn Moran, Chastity Milan (Gregg), Makayla Fagan (Shawn), Ryan Coulson (Lauren), Michael Leitner (Tiffany), John Seydlitz (Rachel), Mark Paul and Christina Korsiak, and thirteen great-grandchildren He will also be missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by his son, James Wayne Moran and a sister, Rachel Blankenship.
He was a Korean War Veteran, serving the country in the U. S. Army. He professed his faith in Jesus when he was thirty years old and was happy to serve in the Lord’s Army taking on various roles such as: Adult Sunday School Teacher, Church Treasurer, serving on the Missions Committee and helping with visitation and any other needed areas. He served as the head of the Softball League in Chicago for area churches for many years.
He retired after twenty-one years from A & P Grocery and sixteen years from Berry Bearing in Chicago. He moved to Campbellsville after retiring where he worked eleven years with Hord’s Landscaping.
After his love of God, family, country came “The Farm”, and all his animals including Cindy, his “Queen Dog.”
VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 2, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler and John Seydlitz
BURIAL: Judd Cemetery, Green County, Kentucky
PALLBEARERS:
Tommy Cundiff
Cody Moran
Justin Elam
Jimmy Nordberg
Caleb Seydlitz
Will Seydlitz
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 29, 2022
Earnest Richardson of Campbellsville, son of the late Harrison Richardson and Ruth Bryant Richardson, was born November 3, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:35 P.M., Monday, November 28, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 82
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Union Band Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States National Guard.
Earnest was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville until the plant closed, then worked approximately twenty years at Kentucky Cooperage. He was also a farmer and his family said he was a very hard worker.
He united in marriage to Judy A. Harris January 17, 1975 and she preceded him in death May 31, 2013.
Earnest enjoyed drag racing in his younger years.
He is survived by one sister, Stella Thompson and husband, Donnie of Campbellsville; two nieces: Melinda DeSpain and Lisa VanMeter and husband, Terry of Campbellsville; two great-nephews and one great-niece: Cody VanMeter, Austin VanMeter and MaKenzie DeSpain and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Millie Parker.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. David Wray
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
PALLBEARERS:
Kyle Arnett
Austin VanMeter
Cody VanMeter
Terry VanMeter
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 27, 2022
 Pauline Speed of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willie Eugene Murrell and Sarah Eubank Murrell, was born December 15, 1925 in Green County, Kentucky. She died at 11:20 A.M., Friday, November 25, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 96
She professed faith in Christ and attended Millers Chapel United Methodist Church. Pauline was a hard worker and a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after thirty-three years of service.
She united in marriage to Raymond Speed in 1946 and he preceded her in death. She is survived by a son-in-law, Gregory Klein of Anniston, Alabama; two sisters: Sandra Davis of Campbellsville and Lucille Gentry of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Pauline was preceded in death by her daughter, Connie Klein.
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VISITATION: 10:00-11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. John Loper
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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