Adrain “Odell” Callahan

Posted by on Nov 25, 2022

Adrain “Odell” Callahan

Mr. Adrain “Odell” Callahan of the Mannsville Community, the son of the late Bob Callahan and Lottie Herron Callahan, was born November 6th, 1933 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 in Campbellsville. He was 89 years of age.

​He was of the Jehovah Witness Faith. He retired from the State Hwy Dept. after working 22 years and had farmed his entire life.

His greatest joy was spending time with his family, his grandkids, great grandkids, and great great grandkids. He also loved to garden, farm, cut wood, and anything outdoors. He always loved lending a helping hand to his neighbors or anyone in need.

​Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Ancil “Tom” Callahan, one sister: Lorene Whitley, and one great grandson Matt Clark.

Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Charlotte Whitley Callahan, two daughters: Connie Sprowles and husband Kenneth, Kathy Richardson and husband Maurice, one son: Jimmie Callahan all of Campbellsville, two grandchildren: Carol Richerson and husband Bryan, Tracy Clark and husband John, three great grandchildren: Chase Richerson and wife Miranda, Zachery Richerson and fiance Erica, and Luke Clark, three great great grandchildren: Emelyn Richerson, Abigail Richerson, and Zander Richerson, one brother: Rudolph Callahan of Louisville and a host of other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Adrain “Odell” Callahan will be Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. EST in the

Acton Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Callahan Cemetery.

Bro. Joey Hicks will be officiating

Visitation will be 5-8 P.M. EST on Monday November 28th, 2022 at the Acton Chapel of the LR. Petty Funeral Home.

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Barbara Clark

Posted by on Nov 23, 2022

 

Barbara Clark of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Arvel and Christine Graham Cox, was born May 11, 1951 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 2:57 A.M., Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in Campbellsville.    Age:  71

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

Barbara was an assistant at the PVA’s Office in Ashland for seven years and a former instructor at Fruit of the Loom for over ten years.

She united in marriage to John Richard “Dick” Clark October 25, 1968.

Barbara was an outgoing, unselfish and kind hearted person who loved spending time with her family whom she loved dearly.  She enjoyed sewing, cross stitching and traveling.

Besides her husband, John Richard “Dick” Clark of Campbellsville, Barbara is survived by two sons: Aaron Clark and wife, Mary Russell and John Clark and wife, Tracy of Campbellsville; four grandchildren:  Payton Clark and wife, Sarah, Wade Clark, Whitney Clark and Luke Clark of Campbellsville; one great-grandchild, Parker Rae Clark; two brothers and two sisters:  Danny Cox and wife, Phyllis of Campbellsville, Mike Cox of Gallatin, Tennessee, Judy Cox of Nashville and Connie Breeding and husband, Gary of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Matt Clark October 2, 2015.

VISITATION:      11:00 A.M. Saturday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church

FUNERAL SERVICE:  3:00 P.M., Saturday, November 26, 2022 at First

Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Campbellsville by Rev. John Butler

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

PALLBEARERS:

Luke Burress

Luke Clark

Payton Clark

Wade Clark

Whitney Clark

Allie Pritchett

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED

TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR

FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

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Tessa Sublett Pickett

Posted by on Nov 23, 2022

 

Tessa Sublett Pickett passed away at the Taylor Regional Hospital, Monday afternoon, November 21, age 76.  She is survived by her husband Maurice Pickett, one daughter, Katherine Anne Pickett of Seattle, Washington, one sister Faith Lee of Elizabethtown, a half-sister Treva and her husband Randy James of New Albany, IN, half-sister Tammy Whitaker of Milton KY, half-brother Ted Sublett of Louisville, KY, granddaughter Jessica Williams and her husband Nathan Williams of Campbellsville, and granddaughter Jennifer Pickett of Maysville, Kentucky, along with many other beloved extended family and friends.

All services will be held Saturday November 26th at the First United Methodist Church on Main Street with visitation from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., followed by the funeral service at 1:00pm.

Entombment will be in Campbellsville  Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.  Expressions of sympathy can be made to Green River Ministries or Hosparus of Central Kentucky.

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Dr. Harriet Kaufman-Collette

Posted by on Nov 23, 2022

Dr. Harriet Kaufman-Collette

Dr. Harriet Kaufman-Collett of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Sow Kaufman and Rose Kaufman, was born May 18th, 1949 in Chicago, IL and departed this life Saturday, November 12th, 2022 in Campbellsville. She was the 73 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian Faith.

She had obtained her doctorate degree been employed as a psychologist. She loved to read, crochet, resin craftwork, glasswork, and jewelry.

Survivors include one cousin: Deborah Yanow of Phoenix, AZ and a Caretaker Samantha McElroy and Fiancé Ethan Patterson of Campbellsville. Her two special dogs and one cat.

The family has chosen cremation and all services will be held privately.

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Ernestine (Rice) Parton

Posted by on Nov 21, 2022

Ernestine (Rice) Parton

Ernestine Norton Parton of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Winford Norton and Lavada Rice Norton Grooms, was born August 20th, 1947 in Asheville, NC and departed this life Sunday, November 20th, 2022 in Campbellsville. She was the 75 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.

She had been employed in the nursing field and enjoyed serving in the nursing home.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Jasper Parton, her sister: Iva Capps of North Carolina, and one Great Grandson: Tristen Whiteside.

Survivors include one daughter: Marsha Whiteside and husband Junior of North Carolina, three brothers: Herschel Dewayne Ramsey and wife Rebecca of Campbellsville, KY, David Ramsey and Stevie Ramsey both of North Carolina. One brother: Troy Grooms and wife Pat, Geneva Dockery and husband Phil, Shirley Shelton, and Iva Capps all of North Carolina

Ten grandchildren: Nicholas Fisher and wife Leah, Heather Fisher and husband Terry, Hannah Lezama and husband Felipe, Dakota Whiteside and wife Elizabeth, Tyler Ramsey and wife Heather, Dylan Ramsey, Christian Ramsey, Jesse Ramsey, Cole Ramsey and James Ramsey and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family has chosen cremation and all services will be held privately with burial in the Rice Cemetery in Marshall, North Carolina.

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Don Overstreet

Posted by on Nov 21, 2022

Don Overstreet of Campbellsville, son of the late Lilburn Overstreet and Alma Leigh Overstreet was born August 11, 1941 in Casey County, Kentucky. He died at 1:00 A.M., Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Greensburg.   Age: 81

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He was retired salesman and delivery driver for Butternut and later Rainbow Bread Companies. Don was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and trap shooting.

He united in marriage to Judie Whitley August 24, 1986. Besides his wife, Judie Overstreet of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and daughter – in- law, Rod and Debbie Overstreet of Campbellsville, one granddaughter, Amanda Bartholomew and husband, Adam of Elizabethtown; two great grandsons: Gunner Bartholomew and Maddox Bartholomew; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Jeff Overstreet.

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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE SIF FUND AT PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Garland C-Wood Wright, 84

Posted by on Nov 20, 2022

Mr. Garland C-Wood Wright of Campbellsville, the son of the late George William and Zelma (Moran) Wright, was born March 30, 1938 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, November 19, 2022 in Louisville at the Norton Hospital. He was 84 years of age.

​He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.

​He enjoyed fishing, making children smile and laugh and was an avid UK fan, but always looked forward to his daily visits to McDonalds.

​Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Mamie Allyene (Bright) Wright; a sister and brother: Dorothy Elizabeth Judd and Homer Shively Wright; his step-mother: Lucille Sweeney Wright and a step-brother: Jesse Peppers.

​Survivors include two brothers: Fred Wright of Campbellsville and Jerry Wright and wife Jeanie of Bowling Green; four sisters: Peggy Montgomery, Judy Reynolds and husband Jerald and Nancy Sue Newton, all of Greensburg and Ruby Kay Jessie and husband Wayne of Hopkins County; a step-sister: Margarette Joyce Perkins; a special niece: Sherri Givens and a host of other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Garland Wright will be Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 12:00 P.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Green County Memory Gardens at Summersville.

Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating

Visitation will be after 9:30 A.M. EST on Tuesday at the funeral home.

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Tommy Russell Pyles, 69

Posted by on Nov 17, 2022

Tommy Russell Pyles, of Campbellsville, the son of the late John Willie and Rosie (Sallee) Pyles, was born August 29, 1953 in Adair County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at his home. He was 69 years of age.

Tommy was a logger and was raised of the Baptist Faith.

He enjoyed stock car racing, dirt track racing, camping and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife: Pat (Richerson) Pyles; his step-children: Patsy LoPiccolo and husband Michael, Miranda Callahan-Wise and husband Jason, Ronnie Edward Callahan, Jr; a daughter-in-law: Jamie Callahan; his father-in-law: Lawrence Richerson; his mother-in-law: Viola Sneed.

Also four sisters: Shirley Brown and husband Edward, Norman Miller and husband Dean, Kay Bess and husband Carl and Joy Giles and husband Charles Dale; eight grandchildren: Bradley Gilbert and wife Ashley, Andrew Callahan, Maleah Callahan, Jack Lane Callahan, Olivia Parker Callahan, J.T. Pyles, Emma LoPiccolo & Ayden LoPiccolo; one great-grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Pamela Pyles-Sallee; nine brothers and one sister: Paulette Gabehart, Donald Ray, Teddy, J.D., Keith, Travis, Dean, Randall, Billy and Gleason Pyles and a grandson: Nathaniel Jaxon Callahan.

The family has chosen cremation and services for Tommy Russell Pyles will be PRIVATE.

Interment will be in the New Hope Cemetery in Adair County.

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

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Stephen Douglas Farmer

Posted by on Nov 17, 2022

Stephen Douglas Farmer of Campbellsville, son of the late Fonzie Farmer and Bonnie Gabehart Farmer, was born February 15, 1956 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 7:27 P.M., Monday, November 14, 2022 in Louisville.   Age:  66

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of East Campbellsville Church of God.

Doug was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.  He was a Ford man through and through, enjoyed his guns and his cars, liked to fish and was an avid softball player when he was younger.  Doug’s dog, Cricket, was always at his side when he was home.  He was a family man and loved his wife, children and grandchildren with all his heart.  Doug was also a familiar face at Campbellsville Gun and Pawn.

He united in marriage to Jo Gabehart July 1, 1977.

Besides his wife, Jo Farmer of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter:

Kyle Farmer and wife, Krissy of Campbellsville and Amanda Settles of Bardstown; three grandchildren:  Zach Parsons, Kyndall Metcalf and Lexi Boils; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Doug was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters:  Nolan Jack Farmer, Brenda Denney and Wilda Joyce “Joey” Arnett.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   2:00 P.M, Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jack Woodward

BURIAL:    Jones Chapel Cemetery

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

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Ralph Keith Stillwell

Posted by on Nov 17, 2022

Ralph Keith Stillwell of the Mac Community of Taylor County, departed this life at 2:40 A.M. on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Keith was born in Taylor County on July 9, 1955, the son of Estelene Dotson Stillwell and the late Ralph Garland Stillwell.  He was 67 years old.  Keith professed faith in Christ when he was a young man and lived a life in accordance with the teachings of his Savior.  He was a member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church.

Keith worked as a floor installer, laying carpet, hardwood floor and tile for decades before his retirement.  He worked hard and took great pride in his craft.  Keith was a loving husband and father and a kind neighbor who was always willing to help those in need.  One of his greatest joys was gathering all of his family together for a cookout.  He also enjoyed meeting his friends and neighbors for breakfast at The Ol’ Mule Diner and loved long drives on scenic country roads.

Keith united in marriage to Deborah Ann “Debbie” Hawkins on November 24, 1979.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie; two sons:  Aaron Stillwell and his companion, Toja Carrico; John Stillwell; a grandson, Aaron Jasper “A.J.” Stillwell; Toja’s children:  Lucas, Sophia and Isabella Carrico; his mother, Estelene Stillwell; his brothers:  Gary Stillwell (Teresa) and Dale Stillwell (Ketta); a sister, Judy Johnson and her husband, Gary.  He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 18, 2022 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Friday, November 18, 2022, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Bro. Mike Woodrum
BURIAL:  Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery

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

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