Sharon Pike, 68

Posted by 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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Lowell Harris

Posted by 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

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

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Genevieve H. McKinley

Posted by 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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Jessica June Raikes

Posted by on Dec 2, 2022

Jessica June Raikes

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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William “Bill” Blane Moran

Posted by 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

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

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Earnest Richardson

Posted by 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

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES

 

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Pauline Speed

Posted by 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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Stanley Darrell Underwood, 66

Posted by on Nov 27, 2022

Stanley Darrell Underwood, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Claude T. and Katie Erma (Brewer) Underwood, was born October 5, 1956 in Larue County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in Louisville at the Kindred Hospital. He was 66 years of age.

He was a former employee of the City of Campbellsville and was of the Baptist Faith.

Darrell as he was mostly called enjoyed collecting guns, especially pistols and pocket knives.

Survivors include his daughter: Tracey Underwood Phillips and husband Tyler of Campbellsville; two sisters: Carolyn Underwood of Campbellsville and Velda Skaggs and husband Roger of Hodgenville; a brother: Randall Underwood and wife Sue of Campbellsville; a grandchild: Chazilyn Milby and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Stanley Darrell Underwood will be Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Otter Creek Cemetery.

Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.

Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday until time for the service.

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Doris Katheryn Shuffett

Posted by on Nov 27, 2022

Our beloved mom and nana, Doris Katheryn Shuffett, 75, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab in Campbellsville, Ky.

Kathy was born on July 31, 1947, to Guy and Allene Coffey Dohoney in Campbellsville, Ky. Kathy grew up in Campbellsville and graduated from Campbellsville High School in 1965. After she married, Kathy moved to Greensburg where she raised her children and spent most of her adult life. At the age of 40, Kathy went back to college and received her bachelor’s degree in social work from Lindsey Wilson and her masters in counseling from Western Ky University. Kathy spent 20 years as a mental health therapist with Adanta, where one of her favorite roles was as the Director of the Adult Daycare in Greensburg, Ky.

Kathy was a sweet mother and kind soul, and those who knew her loved her. She was known for her quick wit and great listening skills which made her so easy and fun to talk to. This sweet-tempered spirit and sense of humor served her well in her career as a therapist, Kathy was creative and artistic and shared this love of crafting with her daughters. She loved her garden and her flowers. Besides her children and grandchildren, she was most proud of her flower gardens at her home on Gabe Road in Summersville.  She was an avid reader, she cheered on her UK Wildcats, and loved her dogs, Chester, Tank, Sassy Bell, and Charlie Max.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Guy Childress and Cassie Allene Dohoney as well as her beloved sister Barbara Sue Vaughn. She is survived by 3 children: Laura (and Ron) Benningfield, Melane (and Doug) Hall, and Brad (and Donna) Shuffett, all of Campbellsville; 5 grandchildren: Jilly Benningfield, Chloe Benningfield, Lanie (and Chris) Montgomery, Grady Shuffett, and Nadia Shuffett, one step-grandchild, Keisha Riggs; one nephew Mark Vaughn of Bowling Green; and her brother-in-law Mickey Vaughn of Greensburg.

Her family will celebrate her life on Monday, November 28, in a private family service at Memorial Gardens in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Parrot & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Jeffrey Gates Finn

Posted by on Nov 25, 2022

Jeffrey Gates Finn

Mr. Jeffrey Gates Finn, the son of the late Murrey Gates Finn and Leoda Gerline Finn, was born March 20th, 1965 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, November 24th, 2022 in Bowling Green, KY. He was 57 years of age.
He was employed as a flooring contractor, He enjoyed being outdoors and liked to hunt, fish and going camping.
Survivors include one son: Tanner Finn of Elk Horn, One brother: Larry Finn of Campbellsville, one nephew Jordan Finn and wife Andrea, two great nephews: Evan Finn and Camden Finn and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Jeffrey Gates Finn will be Monday, November 28th, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. EST in the Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Murrell Family Cemetery in Metcalfe County.
Bro. Eddie Finn will be officiating
Visitation will be 11-1 P.M. EST on Monday November 28th, 2022 at the Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

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