Charles Thomas Rhynearson

Posted by on Nov 4, 2022

Charles Thomas Rhynearson of Campbellsville, son of the late Bearl Thomas Rhynearson and Martha Ellen Wise Rhynearson, was born February 16, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 7:14 A.M., Friday, November 4, 2022 in Campbellsville.   Age:  82

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.  Charles loved

his church and church family.

Charles was a retired salesman and had previously worked as a garbage hauler and for Mann’s Satellite.

He united in marriage to Patricia Richardson November 30, 1969 and she preceded him in death August 27, 2012.

He was a hard working man and was an inspiration to everyone.  He met any challenge in spite of his disability.  His family said he had a servant’s heart and was very loving and kind.

He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Allen White; two grandchildren:  Emily White and Shawn Brewer of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren: Kayla Brewer and Leah Cook; one sister, Mary Eva Rhynearson of Louisville; one great-great-grandson, Jackson; three nephews and one niece:  Keith Webb of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Douglas Matheny of Taylorsville, Jeff Matheny of Louisville and Katie Horn-Cash of Cox’s Creek and many other relatives and friends.

Charles was also preceded in death by a grandson, Aaron Joseph Brewer; and one brother and one sister:  Jimmy Ray Rhynearson and Helen Rhynearson Horn.

VISITATION: 5:00 -8:00 P.M. Monday

FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Bob Langlois

 

BURIAL:   Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery

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EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE

DONATIONS TO LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY FUND

OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER

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John Thomas “Johnny” Richerson

Posted by on Nov 4, 2022

John Thomas “Johnny” Richerson of Campbellsville, son of Wanda Sue Shipp Cox and the late Marion Robert Richerson, was born January 25, 1964 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in Louisville.    Age:  58

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Saloma Baptist Church but was attending Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. Johnny served his country honorably as an Aviation Operation Specialist in the United Army Reserve out of Fort Knox.  He was awarded the Army Service Ribbon/Sharpshooter Badge (rifle) and the Expert Badge (grenade).  Johnny was also a member of Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.

He was former owner and operator of Dent & Ding Grocery, an auditor for Check For Check and a former employee of Batesville Casket Company and had been a delivery driver for Fastenal and most recently, L. Thorne.

He had many hobbies including gardening, picking flowers for his wife, Lisa and taking photos of sunrises.  He liked all sports and cheered on the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals.  He was a diehard UK fan, enjoyed a game of golf when he was able and had coached girls’ softball at Trace Creek for years.  He was known to get a little long-winded when telling a good story. Johnny loved fishing and playing kickball with his grandkids.  His family will cherish the memories of playing board games, especially “Sorry” which he may have cheated at a little.  He had a strong love for his family.

He united in marriage to Lisa Bell July 9, 1983. Besides his wife, Lisa Richerson of Campbellsville, Johnny is survived by three daughters:  Miranda Sadler and husband, Jacob, Loren Fulkerson and husband, Brian, Jessalyn Read and husband, Jonathan of Campbellsville; six grandchildren:  Reagan Read, Myleah Read, Addison Fulkerson, Collyn Fulkerson, Isaac Abell and Maylee Abell; his mother and step-father, Wanda and Jimmy Cox of Campbellsville; two brothers:  Robert Leslie Richerson and wife, Lee and Terry Richerson and wife, Gaynelle of Campbellsville; two step-brothers and one step-sister:  Butch Cox and wife, Ann and Loria Christie and husband, Jim of Campbellsville and Barry Cox and wife, Dee Dee of Florida; his mother-in-law, Pat Bell-Cash and her husband, Wendell of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, David Bell.

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

FUNERAL SERVICE:          2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in                                                         Campbellsville by Bro. Mike Woodrum and Rev. John Chowning

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT OR MT. ROBERTS BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Kelly Junior Sherrell, 83

Posted by on Nov 3, 2022

Kelly Junior Sherrell of Bradfordsville, the son of the late B. Pendleton and Elizabeth (Chapman) Raikes, was born December 4, 1938 in Taylor County and departed this life on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in Liberty at the Liberty Care Center. He was 83 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Arbuckle Baptist Church and was a farmer.

Kelly was always found working, he was known at the “town mechanic”, he would work on cars, and small engines. He enjoyed playing music of all kinds and could play many instruments such as the guitar, piano, mandolin, just to name a few.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Elizabeth ‘Libby” Powell; a brother: Gene Autry Tungate; three daughters-in-law: Nita Sherrell, Sharon Sherrell and Cathy Lane.

Survivors include his wife: Darlene (Wright) Sherrells; his sons: Darrell Sherrell and wife Lorrie, Bro. Bo Sherrell, P.J. Sherrell and wife Cathy, Raymond Sherrell and wife Mary and Roger Lane.

Also ten grandchildren: Darrell Glenn Sherrell, Chastity Gribbins, Kelly Cissell, Brian, Bradley, Tyler, Jason, Timothy and Elliot Sherrell and Nickki Lane; elever great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Kelly Junior Sherrell will be Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery at Bradfordsville.

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

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Lula Mae Bryant Hedgespeth

Posted by on Nov 3, 2022

Lula Mae Bryant Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Robert Allen “Bud” Bryant and Hattie Dicken Bryant, was born May 11, 1934 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 3:07 A.M., Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in Campbellsville.    Age:  88

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.

Lula was very kindhearted, loved children and working in the nursery, she enjoyed her Sunday school class and being a part of the kitchen committee at church.

Lula was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.

She united in marriage to Forster Hiestand Hedgespeth July 30, 1954.

Besides her husband, Forster Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, Lula is survived by two sons:  Barry Keith Hedgespeth and wife, Kay and Mark Hedgespeth of Campbellsville; a daughter, Diane Cox and husband, Jim of Harriman, Tennessee; four grandchildren:  Keith Hedgespeth and wife, Laura, Kayla Biggers and husband, Derrick and Kyle Hedgespeth of Campbellsville and Tiffany Clark and husband, Rick of Harriman, Tennessee; five great-grandchildren:  Carson Hedgespeth, Chloe Hedgespeth, Cecilia Hedgespeth, Mason Biggers and Madison Biggers; two sisters:  Lois Wilcoxson and Wanda Smith of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert “Bo” Bryant.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 A.M., Friday, November 4, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Friday, November 4, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. David Griesemer

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

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Louise Ford, 69

Posted by on Nov 2, 2022

Louise Ford, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Howard Adrian Hicks and Edna Jane (Sidwell) Edwards, was born, September 25, 1953 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in Louisville at the Norton Hospital. She was 69 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was attended the New Journey Church and was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and Fleetwood both in Campbellsville.
Louise enjoyed cooking, playing the piano, the guitar and other instruments, she loved singing and wrote several songs, but her family and grandkids topped it all.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Sharon Sherrell and a granddaughter: Sierra Summers.
Survivors include her husband: Bro. Darrell Ford; her children: Howard Keith Summers, Jr., David Shawn Summers, Tina Louise Stapleton and Shondah Cowherd and husband Brian all of Campbellsville and Joshua Ford of South Carolina.
Also two sisters: Debbie Cox and husband Jerry and Nita Tucker and husband Johnny; her mother-in-law: Betty Wilson all of Campbellsville; thirteen grandchildren: Jordan (Miranda), Austin, Cynthia, Dustin and Chris Summers, Hayley Reynolds (Payton), Kaysen Edwards, Gabriella Abell, Gage, Landon, Jaxson Ford, Addison and Bryce Cowherd; ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends including her dog: Rascal.

The funeral service for Louise Ford will be Monday, November 7, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. Jeff Edwards will be officiating.

Family requests visitation on Sunday from 5-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

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Larry Bowman Franklin

Posted by on Oct 31, 2022

Larry Bowman Franklin was born on July 6, 1936 in Campbellsville to the late Lawrence Franklin and Edna Shivel Franklin.  He passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Campbellsville at the age of 86.

He is survived by his cousins:  Carolyn Barnett and Jayne Hogan, both of Campbellsville.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their kindness and care of Larry for nearly fifteen years.

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VISITATION:   10:00 – 11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

GRAVESIDE SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Pastor John Butler

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

THE FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY TO BE DONATIONS TO CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Eloise Elmore

Posted by on Oct 30, 2022

Eloise Elmore of Campbellsville, daughter of the late C.M. Williams and Lera Morrison Williams, was born October 23, 1919 in Cumberland County, Kentucky.  She died at 5:00 P.M., Friday, October 28, 2022 in Greensburg.    Age:  103

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

She was known as a talented artist, but most importantly, a devout Christian.

She united in marriage to Marvin Elmore August 12, 1953 and he preceded her in death March 26, 2005.

Eloise is survived by her sister, Anna Williams of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law, Preston Pyles and one sister-in-law, Katherine Williams of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Howard Ezra Elmore October 15, 1983; one brother and five sisters: Jerry Williams, Cena Hottel, Clara Newton, Betty Pyles, Audrey Rhinehart, and Nellie Catherine Williams.

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VISITATION:  9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Paul J. Dicken & Rev. Ryan Boatright

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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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

 

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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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