Corrine Brooks, 78

Posted by on Oct 19, 2022

Corrine Cox Brooks of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Darlis Thelbert and Viola (Garrett) Cox, was born March 1, 1944 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at her home. She was 78 years of age.

She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.

Corrine enjoyed dancing, sewing, TV shows and spending time with family.

She united in marriage to Bluford Brooks, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include: her children: Sandra Lugo and husband Camilo of Greensburg, Calvin “Boddy” Lawson of Campbellsville, Danny Lawson and wife Patricia of Louisville, Rhonda Messer and husband Ronnie of Breckinridge County and Marsha Brooks of New Albany, Indiana; a brother: Curtis Cox and wife Ruby of English, Indiana and Bonnie Wooley of Campbellsville; her special friend: Paul Gunner of Calvary.

Also surviving are eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters: Orvin, Thelbert and Ray Cox, Bernice Lawson, Fern Tungate and Chloe Cox.

The funeral service for Corrine Cox Brooks will be Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.

Bro. Don Gowin will be officiating.

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

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James Richard Brockman

Posted by on Oct 18, 2022

James ‘Richard’ Brockman of Campbellsville, son of the late Charles William Brockman and Mary Kathleen Underwood Brockman, was born March 14, 1948 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 1:50 A.M., Monday, October 17, 2022 in Campbellsville.    Age:  74

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

He united in marriage to Wanda J. Curry June 28, 1974.

Richard was a hard worker, having retired as a truck driver, security guard and most recently as a hospitality van driver.  He loved his church, gospel singing, bluegrass music and playing in the band with his friends.

He enjoyed driving John Deere tractors in the Campbellsville 4th of July Parade, attending old car shows and watching Andy Griffin.  He loved his family deep and unconditionally, spoiled his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and liked to crack jokes with friends and family.

Besides his wife, Wanda J. Brockman of Campbellsville, he is survived by four daughters:  Michelle Brockman McMillan, Donna Wilson and husband, Tommie and Vickie Newton and husband, Johnny of Campbellsville and Sharon Gibson and husband, Terry of Hodgenville; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister:  Charles Brockman, Jr. and Mary Ann Veatch and husband, Billy of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Joey Hicks

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ELK HORN BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ernest “Ernie” Greer, 71

Posted by on Oct 17, 2022

Ernest Kay “Ernie” Greer, of Campbellsville, the son of the late G.G. “Gibb” and Marie (Harden) Greer, was born September 15, 1951 in Taylor County and departed this life on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at his home. He was 71 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville where he has served as head usher for 40 years.

He was a former factory worker at GE, Fruit of the Loom and Ingersoll Rand maintenance and operated a mowing business.

Ernie as he was mostly called, enjoyed fishing, woodworking, crafting, NASCAR, traveling and most of all spending time with family.

He united in marriage on January 29, 1971 to Peggy (Richerson) Greer, who survives.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons: Michael Dale Greer and wife Cheryl of Bowling Green and Travis Kent Greer and wife Lindsay of Campbellsville; two sisters: Shirley Marie Cox of Campbellsville and his twin: Evelyn Gay Bault and husband Garry of Casey Creek; his fur baby: Max and two grand dogs: Grady and Roxy.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers: Louise Thompson, Iza Payton, Irene Greer, Herman, Joseph, Kermit and Eddie Greer.

The funeral service for Ernest Kay “Ernie” Greer, will be Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Bible Baptist Tabernacle with burial to follow in the Harden Cemetery at Knifley.

Bro. Bob Cutler will be officiating.

Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Tuesday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the donation of Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home or at the church.

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

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John Al Brady, 93

Posted by on Oct 16, 2022

John Allard “Al” Brady, the son of the Joseph Patrick and Josephine (Morris) Brady, was born February 28, 1929 in the St. Joe Community of Marion County and departed this life on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Lebanon at his home. He was 93 years of age.

He was of the Catholic Faith being of the St. Francis Xavier Parish.

He worked at Ward/Montgomery asphalt paving Co for several years and then Mago Construction paving Co for around 35 years while overseeing a 300 acre farm and sawmill operation. After retiring from all that he helped his sons, Pat and and Danny Brady to build houses for several years and later helped them in their Brady Paving Co until 2016 at the age of 87.

Before getting into asphalt paving with W&M he worked at General Electric in Louisville for five years.

Al, as he was known lived life to the fullest, with his family at the top of the list, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, music of all kinds, loved the outdoors, enjoyed refinishing antique furniture and restored more than twenty old convertible cars, he was a wine maker, a farmer, and avid shooter of craps on the boat until the age of 91 and was the most compassionate person to everyone and was known to be the best storyteller in Marion County.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Pat Brady; seven brothers and sisters: Elizabeth Riney, Borgia Lee, Jim, Mack, Charles, Norris, Donald and Gabe Brady and two sets of twins and two grandchildren: Billy Pat Brady and Robbie Brady.

Survivors include his children: Danny Brady and wife Ruth, Pamela Brady and husband Ronnie Hill, Loretta Farmer and husband Bobby Joe, John Brady and wife Lisa, Charlotte Rose Mattingly and husband Doug, Timmy “Woody” Brady and Sheila Hagan; a brother: Bobby Brady and wife Bernice; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

To honor the request of Mr. Brady, cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

A Funeral Mass will be held at a later date and burial will be in the St. Joe Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Joe Cemetery Fund or Hosparus of Green River, both can be made at the funeral home or by clicking the “Donation” tab at the top of this obituary.

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Jean Pyles, 94

Posted by on Oct 16, 2022

Mrs. Jean (Eggers) Pyles of Somerset, formerly of Taylor County, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. Born in Taylor County on August 28, 1928 to the late James and Sara Ann (Greer) Eggers, she was 94 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Pyles was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and GTE, and was a retired realtor with Associated Realty in Elizabethtown.
She had united in marriage to Mr. Ernest Pyles on December 17, 1947. They remained a devoted couple until his passing on May 19, 2009. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Oscar Eggers, on December 28, 1984.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
A son: James “Jim” Pyles and wife Kim of Somerset,
A grandchild: Jamie Pyles of Georgetown,
And several other extended family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Pyles on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. She will be laid to rest beside her late husband in the Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens Cemetery following the service. Visitation will begin on Thursday at 11:00 AM and continue until time for the service.

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Peggy McCubbin Strawder

Posted by on Oct 16, 2022

Peggy McCubbin Strawder of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James McCubbin and Geneva Williams McCubbin, was born October 25, 1947 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 3:35 A.M., Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Campbellsville.    Age: 74

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple.

Peggy was a hard worker with a caring heart. She was a nurse for many years, ran a mini-home, fostered medically fragile kids and always had an open door for anyone who needed it. She loved her family fiercely and was a Mawmaw to many.

She united in marriage to Jack Strawder January 26, 1990.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Jack Strawder of Campbellsville; two daughters:  Mary Jo Green and husband, Archie and Brooklyn Strawder of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Zac Green and fiancé, Lora of Magnolia and Gage Green of Port Orange, Florida; one great-grandson, Waylynn Green; three brothers and one sister:  Randy McCubbin and wife, Janet of Campbellsville, Donna Harlow of Mt. Washington, John McCubbin and wife, Nancy of Indianapolis, Indiana and Greg McCubbin and wife, Debbie of  Vera Beach , Florida; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Rudy Stacy

BURIAL:  Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery

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

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Cordie Mardis Hedgespeth, 81

Posted by on Oct 15, 2022

Cordie Ellen “Sissy” Mardis Hedgespeth, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Herbert St.Clair and Naomi (Short) Mardis and stepdad: Arle Mardis was born October 11, 1941 in Greenville, Indiana and departed this life on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. She was 81 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Campbellsville Separate Baptist Church. She was a former caregiver, healthcare worker, and homemaker.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Carl Mardis.

Survivors include her children: Hank Mardis and wife Lana, Ann Burnell and husband Brian, Jerry Mardis and wife Melissa, Carla Mardis and companion David Lynch, Jason Mardis and wife Anita and Nicole Moffit; a brother: Doyle Mardis and wife Lavon, Roy Mardis and wife Anita and Linda Burris.

Also surviving is her companion: Steve Woodrum; twelve grandchildren: Shawne Mardis and wife Jessica, Matt Dickens, Jonny Dickens and wife Jessica, Tiffany Hardin and husband James, Briana Mardis, Jimmy Moss and wife Rikki, Ashley Gilbert and husband Bradley, Destiny Coomer, Calob Cox, Jasmine Cox, Amber Cox and Demarcus Moffit; eight great-grandchilden: Izzy Dickens, Lucas Dickens, Alistair Hardin, Silas Moss, Sawyer Moss, Ellie Gilbert, Wyatt Coomer and Gannon Coomer.

The funeral service for will be Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 12 noon in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brockman Cemetery.

Bro. Raymond Atwood will be officiating.

Visitation 5-8 P.M. on Tuesday and after 8 A.M. Wednesday until time for the service.

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Pamela Kilian, 75

Posted by on Oct 15, 2022

Pamela Jean Kilian of Columbia, the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Schall) Kilian, was born February 12, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana and departed this life on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Jamestown at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home. She was 75 years of age.

Pamela enjoyed painting and playing card games.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and sisters.

Survivors include two sons: Paul Davis and Louis Davis, both of Indiana; one sister; two brothers; six granddaughters; eight great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter.

Also her special friends: Jenny Holtzclaw and Tiny Sneed, both of Columbia and a host of other relatives and friends.

To honor the request of Pamela, cremation rites will be entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

There are NO services planned at this time.

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Mary Geraldine Parrish

Posted by on Oct 15, 2022

Mary Geraldine Parrish of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Johnny E. Cox and Clara Bailey Cox, was born June 9, 1929 in Casey County, Kentucky.  She died at 1:02 A.M., Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Lexington.    Age: 93

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Gary Parrish of Lexington; her former daughter-in-law, Betty Parrish of Georgetown; several nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  12:00P.M.-1:00P.M, Monday, October 17, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Monday, October 17, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jay Barnett

PRIVATE BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

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

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Marie Gupton

Posted by on Oct 15, 2022

Marie Gupton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Barnes and Mattie Harmon Barnes, was born July 23, 1931 in Russell County, Kentucky.  She died at 9:43 A.M., Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Campbellsville.    Age:  91

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of God’s Grace Church.

She was a retired worker at Fruit of the Loom where she worked for thirty      seven years.

Marie was a devoted Christian who read her Bible often.  She was a fantastic mother who always had a smile on her face, enjoyed time with all of her family, but most importantly, loved the Lord.

She united in marriage to Lewis H. Gupton November 12, 1949 and he preceded her in death December 29, 2013.

Marie is survived by two sons:  Ronnie Gupton and wife, Lisa of Campbellsville and Jerry Gupton and significant other, Linda Moore of Springboro, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Edna Gupton; nine grandchildren:  Jade Sanders and husband, Neil, Brandon Gupton and wife, Amy, and Michelle Tucker and husband, Frank of Campbellsville, Jason Gupton and wife, Laura of Centerville, Ohio, Sarah Nottingham and husband, Mark of Indianapolis, Indiana, Lindsay Saylor and husband, Brad of Scottsdale, Arizona, Charlie Lininger and wife, Kim of Corydon, Indiana, Hannah Rothrock and husband, Ty of Ramsey, Indiana, and Darren Gupton and wife, Beth of Campbellsville; twenty one great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Marie was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Gupton and three brothers and three sisters:  Junior Barnes,  Clifford Barnes, Aubra Barnes, Oakley Barnes Willis, Audrey Barnes Smith, and Alta Barnes Adams.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Hunter Underwood

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

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