Harold John Wright

Posted by on Oct 28, 2022

Harold John Wright of Florida, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Harold John Wright and Emma Lou Snook Wright, was born July 1, 1944 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.  He died at 1:12 P.M., Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Florida after a brief illness.  Age: 78

He professed faith in Christ and attended Immanuel Ministry Church. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served his country honorable in the United States Marine Corps as a Captain. John was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Rifle Marksmanship Badge and the Pistol Sharpshooter Badge. John’s work history included jobs such as:  rancher, maintenance, tradesman and sales. He enjoyed photography and mission work. He united in marriage to Jen I. Dudgeon April 2, 1999. Besides his wife, Jen Dudgeon Wright of Ocala, Florida, John is survived by two daughters: Jackie and husband, Don Curioso of Boston, Massachusetts and Michele Wright and special friend, Casey Leonard and their  mother, Juanita Wright of Washington State; one step-son, Tracy Gilbert of Campbellsville; three grandsons:  Jacob Gilbert,  Christopher Curioso and Anthony Curioso; two brothers:  Mike Wright and Terry Wright and wife, Verda of Colorado; four sisters-in-law:  Jane Dudgeon and Pat Sebastian of Campbellsville and Lenn Beatty of Lancaster and Dottie Wright of Colorado; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. John was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters:  Dennis Wright, Jerry Wright, Barbara Jo Murphy, Brenda Sue Wright and Benita Wright.

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VISITATION:     5:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Phillip Trent, Sr.

BURIAL:   Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

 

Memorial service to be held at a later date in Colorado

 

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

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WILLIAM MILBURN, JR. OBITUARY

Posted by on Oct 27, 2022

 

William Otto Arthur Milburn, Jr, age 49, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, was born Louisville, Kentucky on August 18th, 1973, to Thelma Crum Whitt and the late William Otto Arthur Milburn, Sr. and departed this life on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022, at his home in Campbellsville after an extended illness.

William worked at McDonald’s in the maintenance department in Campbellsville, Kentucky.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He united in marriage to his wife, Cyndi Diane Roberts Milburn on July 16th, 1999, who survives.

Besides his wife and mother, William is survived by:

One daughter:  Shelby Diane Roberts of Campbellsville.

Two sons:  William Harley Roberts and William Dalton Milburn, both of Campbellsville.

Two grandchildren:  Stephen Robert Keith Hall and Sydnee Willow Diane Roberts of Campbellsville.

Three brothers:  Michael Lee Milburn, Cecil Milburn, and Anthony Milburn, all of Campbellsville.

Brother-in-law:  Brian Roberts of Shepherdsville.

Mother-in-law:  Shirley Mains of Florence.

Cremation was chosen by the family.  No formal service is requested at this time.  Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

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

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DOROTHY DEAN LAWSON OBITUARY

Posted by on Oct 27, 2022

 

 

Dorothy Dean Lawson, age 82, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, was born in Taylor County on July 7th, 1940, to the late William Thomas Underwood and Viola Allen Underwood and departed this life on Wednesday, October 27th, 2022, at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab in Campbellsville.

Mrs. Lawson professed her faith in Christ and was of Holiness faith.  She was a homemaker that loved to cook for her family and grandkids.  She was a true believer in reading the Bible.  Dorothy loved to read, loved her grandkids, loved to listen to bluegrass music/southern gospel, and loved flowers.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother.

Dorothy united in marriage to her husband, Bernard Lacy Lawson on June 9th, 1956, and preceded her in death in May 2005.

Survived by:

Five daughters:  Loretta Underwood and her significant other, Bobby Minor of Campbellsville; Christine Holley of Campbellsville; Judy Arnold and her husband, Mike of Campbellsville; Melissa Mardis and her husband, Ron, of Campbellsville; and Becky Stants and her husband, Brian, of Greensburg.

One son:  Dwayne Lawson and his wife, Orlinda, of Richmond, Kentucky.

Son-in-law:  David Burress of Campbellsville.

Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Along with many other family and friends.

Besides her parents, Mrs. Lawson is preceded in death by one daughter: Juanita Faye Burress.

VISITATION:  Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 6pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Sunday, October 30th, 2022, at 11am EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery.

Honorary Pallbearers:  David Burress and Lashay Clark.

Pallbearers:  Ron Mardis, Bobby Minor, Brian Stants, Mike Arnold, Brandon Spurling, and Aaron Campbell.

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

 

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Frances Myers Johnson, 93

Posted by on Oct 27, 2022

Frances Myers Johnson, age 93 of Elk Horn, KY., the daughter of the late George Henry Myers and Nettie Grace (Wilson) Myers, was born November 13, 1928 in Taylor County, KY.

She died at 5:30 P.M. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a long illness.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Elk Horn Baptist Church.

She was a retired worker at Fruit of the Loom where she worked for 41 years as a join shoulder operator.

She united in marriage to Ray Alfred Johnson on August 3, 1946 and preceded her in death on January 3, 2018.

She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Roger Lee Johnson of Campbellsville, Dannie Dale Johnson, Joyce Cox and Kathy Perkins all of Elk Horn.

Seven grandchildren: Melissa Siekierke, Cheryl Finn, Michael Cox, Andrea Johnson, Chris Johnson, Andy Johnson and April Tucker; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a brother-in-law: Dewey Johnson of Louisville.

She was preceded in death by a grandson: Jeremy Perkins and three brothers and three sisters: Felena Louise Myers, Bernice Cook, James Myers, George Simon Myers, Nettie Cox and Arthur Sell Myers in infancy; a son-in-law: Samuel Robert Cox.

The funeral service for Frances Myers Johnson will be Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.

Dr. Brian Rafferty will be officiating.

Family requests visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Tuesday

Pallbearers: Michael Cox, Andy Johnson, Tyler Cox, Corey Milby, Tanner Finn and Hunter Gabehart

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Rosie Mitchell Lehman, 95

Posted by on Oct 26, 2022

Rosie Mitchell Lehman, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Clarence Claude and Effie (Baker) Mitchell was born May 7, 1927 in Louisville and departed this life on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Bardstown at the Signature Health and Rehab. She was 95 years of age.
She was homemaker, a former seamstress and former employee of Conco and was of the Pentecostal Faith.
She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafts and ceramics, gardening, birdwatching, riding a motorcycle and good conversations with family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Robert Lehman in 2016; three brothers and three sisters: Wallace. William and Melvin Mitchell, Mildred Manley, Julie Housechild and Neville Gay and a grandson: Josh Carpenter.
Six children: Joyce Kessler and husband Bobby, Danny Lee Carrier and wife Janice, Clarence Carrier and wife Patricia, Bonnie Decker and husband Harold, Neaoma Sloan and Buddy Carpenter.
Also fourteen grandchildren: Tony Clark, Sretta Clark, Tearah McVay, Ashley Carrier, Tammie Carrier, Tracy Tracy, Alycia Singleton, Russell Ridge, Tonya Decker, Ereinna Woods, Jeffrey Woods, Christopher Sloan, Tabitha Sheffler and Justin Carpenter; 30 great-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Rosie Mitchell Lehman will be Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 12 Noon in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery.

Bro. Harold Decker and other family members officiating.

Family requests visitation after 9:00 A.M. Tuesday until time for the service at the funeral home.

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Vera Louise Krznarich

Posted by on Oct 26, 2022

Vera Louise Krznarich, Age 83 of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William McKinley Hash and Mayne Newton Hash, was born March 4, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 12:20 A.M., Tuesday, October 25, 2022                   in Louisville.

She professed faith in Christ in 1948 at Buffalo Baptist Church and was baptized in Buffalo Creek.  After living in Ohio for many years, she returned to Taylor County and attended Corinth Baptist Church on Hodgenville Road.

She graduated from Taylor County High School in May, 1957as valedictorian of her class and from the University of Kentucky in 1961 with a degree in       Business Education.

She taught five years at Larue County High School, two years at Thomas Jefferson High School in Louisville, and twenty five years as a School Administrator and teacher at Green County Career Center in Xenia, Ohio.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Thomas Jefferson Hash, James Thomas Hash, and William Grant Hash; three sisters: June Rose Hash, Maggie Mae Hash Bell, and Nina Cathleen Hash Stiles.

Vera Louise will be greatly missed by her husband of forty three years, Fred Krznarich; three sisters: Mina Hedgespeth, Billie Salsman, and Shirley Underwood; and one brother, Gowdy (Vienise) Hash; three sisters-in-law: Libby Hash, Susie Krznarich, and Gayle Brown; one brother-in-law, Steve “Bud” Krznarich; three step-children: Jeff (Sherry) Krznarich, Mike (Missy) Krznarich, and Stephanie Krznarich; seven step-grandchildren: Bradley, Kati, Kirsten, Alex, Ashley, Haven, and Houston Krznarich; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Monday, October 31, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Tim Maggard

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE HASH CEMETERY FUND OR THE BROWN NEWTON CEMETERY FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Johnny Ray Parker, 79

Posted by on Oct 25, 2022

Mr. Johnny Ray Parker of the Elk Horn community was born on April 7, 1943 to the late Arthur and Lorena (Antle) Parker. He departed this life on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Hospital, being 79 years, 6 months, and 17 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Whites Ridge General Baptist Church. Mr. Parker was a knitting machine mechanic at Fruit of the Loom until the plant’s closure. He was also a former employee of J&K Tool and a farmer. He will be remembered best as a devoted and cherished husband, father, and grandfather.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Three children: Chris Parker and wife Billie of Campbellsville, Johnnie Lewis Parker of Elk Horn, and William Logan Parker of Bowling Green,

Three grandchildren: Marina Parker, Emory Parker, and Makayla Cecil,

Three siblings: Ron Parker, Burma Wheeler, and Pat Riggs,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his wife: Regina Mae (Watson) Parker; two children: Michelle Watson and Cheryl Corbin; and three siblings: Harlin Parker, Allen Parker, and Iona White.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Parker on Friday, October 28, 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 Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Dickie Rogers and Bro. Clay Wheeler will officiate.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, October 27, 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 Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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MONTREY ELAINE COX OBITUARY

Posted by on Oct 24, 2022

Montrey Elaine Cox, 73, of the Mannsville Community of Elkhorn, Kentucky, was born October 15th, 1949, in Taylor County to the late Mitchell Garrett and Mary Douglas Childers Garrett. She passed away on Monday, October 24th, 2022, at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center in Campbellsville, Kentucky.

Mrs. Cox professed her faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.  She was a retired set sleeve operator and worked in the shipping department at Fruit of the Loom for thirty plus years in Campbellsville.  Montrey loved to mow her yard and spend time with her grandkids. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother.

She united in marriage to her husband, Charles Edward Cox on June 6th, 1975, and preceded her in death on May 3rd, 2014.

Survived by two daughters:  Heather Cox Mings and her husband, Michael of Mannsville, and Beth Davis and her husband, Kit, of Mannsville.

Two grandsons:  Drake Mings and Cody Davis, both of Mannsville.

Along with other family and friends.

VISITATION:  Friday, October 28th, 2022, from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Saturday, October 29th, 2022, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers:  Doug Cox, Kerry Cox, Steven Smith, Logan Wicker, Robbie Passmore, Kit Davis, and Michael Mings.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles 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 Mrs. Montrey Elaine Cox at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

 

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Keith Gordon Miner,

Posted by on Oct 24, 2022

Keith Gordon Miner, of the Breeding Community of Adair County, the son of the Gordon Miner of South Carolina and the late Teresa D’Aoust Miner was born April 15, 1967 in Syracuse, New York and departed this life on Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Glasgow. He was 55 years of age.

He was the owner or a complete swimming pool business and was of the Catholic Faith.

Keith enjoyed hunting and working with his hands. He could make or fix just about anything.

Besides his father, he is survived by his wife: Debra (Brady) Miner of Breeding; a son: Keith Fredrick Miner of Colorado; his step sons: Levi of Texas and Dakota of Florida.

Also surviving are two sisters and a brother” Alla Miner and wife Irene, Lisa Smith and husband Smitty and Sarah Miner all of New York; a step-son and a host of other relatives and friends.

Cremation was chosen

No services are planned at his time.

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

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Jimmy Dewayne Hensley, 50

Posted by on Oct 23, 2022

Jimmy Dewayne “Big Jim” Hensley, age 50 of Campbellsville, was born November 29, 1971 in Hardin County to James Lee Hensley and Wilma Erlene (Sprowles) and departed this life on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital.

He was a former metal fabricator and a logger and former employ of Anderson Hardwoods in Tompkinsville.

“Big Jim” enjoyed his coffee, watching westerns, farming, fishing, dry land fish hunting and watching tractor pulls, his favorite tractors were International and Farmall.

Even though he was not a United States Veterans, he still loved his country, very patriotic and would stand up for the ole’ USA.

Besides his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his step-father: Floyd Jump.

Survivors include his sons: Jacob Borders and Charlie Hensley both of Lebanon; a brother: Joseph Curry and wife Tamarra of Hodgenville; his life partner: Brenda Hill; his nieces and nephews: Skyler Hiers, Azrielle Curry, Damon Lei-Sam and Jaeden Curry and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family chose cremation.

There are no services planned at this time.

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

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