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

 

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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