Fred Purvis, Jr., 74

Posted by on Oct 11, 2022

Fred Alvin Purvis, Jr., of Campbellsville, the son of the late Fred Sr. and Dolly (Patterson) Purvis, was born October 29, 1947 in Mercer County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Manor. He was 74 years of age and of the Christian Faith.

Fred was a retired teacher and coach for Taylor County High School and Campbellsville Middle School Basketball teams.

His hobbies would consist of sports, sports and more sports.

Survivors include a daughter: Bethany Fulks; two grandchildren: Brylee Sprowles and Grace Fulks and a host of friends.

The funeral service for Fred Alvin Purvin, Jr., will be Friday, October 14, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg beside his parents.

Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating

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

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Janice B Corbin

Posted by on Oct 11, 2022

 

Janice Brown Corbin, 85, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, was born November 8th, 1936, in Russell County (Ono Community), Kentucky, to the late Athol Brown and Zilma Dunbar Brown. She passed away on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY.

She was a retired schoolteacher having taught thirty years, beginning in Russell County in a two-room schoolhouse and retiring from Campbellsville. Janice was also a Kentucky Colonel. She professed faith in Christ early in life at Square Oak Baptist Church. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and has attended for many years.

Janice married her best friend Dennis K. Corbin, whom she met while attending Lindsey Wilson College. They married August 13th, 1959, and he preceded her in death May 25th, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother and grandma. Her and Dennis loved to travel and visit almost every state including Canada and Nova Scotia. Their favorite trip was traveling by car to Alaska to celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary.

Janice is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: David and Kimberly Corbin.

One granddaughter: Mariah Corbin and her husband, Jared Nicholas.

One grandson: Kyle Corbin and wife, Alex.

Two great-grandchildren: Josie Corbin and Walker Corbin.

One sister: Gladys Kimbler.

Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Janice was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother: Glenyce Brown, March 1989, Joyce Luckett, October 2020, and Roger Lee Brown, September 2009.

VISITATON: Thursday, October 13th, 2022, from 10:30am EST at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery

FUNERAL: Thursday, October 13th, 2022, at 11am EST at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery

Pallbearers: Chris Luckett, Gary Corbin, Eric Pickett, Barry Pickett, Mark Kimbler, Kyle Corbin, Jared Nicholas, Clinton Luckett

Honorary Pallbearers: Angie Miller, Tamara Coots, Tommy Corbin, Gladys Kimbler, Juanita Burton, Tom Burton, Willing Workers Adult Sunday School Class.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of donations to the American Cancer Society or Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.

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Brenda Joyce Jeffries

Posted by on Oct 11, 2022

Brenda Joyce Jeffries of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Richard Henry Colvin and Rosie Lee Calhoun Colvin, was born January 10, 1941 in Marion County, Kentucky.  She died at 11:20 A.M., Sunday, October 9, 2022 in Campbellsville.    Age: 81

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Faith Union Baptist Church.

She was a loving mom and loved all her family, including the children she babysat.

Brenda is survived by one son and three daughters: James Albert Jeffries, Judy Ann Tucker and husband, Bryan of Campbellsville, Betty Kay Gadberry of Columbia and Brenda Deering and significant other, Sammy Bass of Nicholasville;

six grandchildren; Martie Deering, Amanda Jones and husband, Keith, Jessica Dean and fiancé, Dylan Price, Danielle Jones, Hunter Gadberry and Kodie Gadberry; seven great-grandchildren: Kaylee Leake, Ally Deering, Lindsey Deering, Blake Deering, Allison Dean, Cameron Dean and Mia Kate Jones; two brothers and three sisters:  Clarence Edward Colvin and wife, Linda, and Barbara Jean Davis of Campbellsville, Ramona Shively of Lebanon, Bennie Ray Colvin of Finley and Susan Jacobs of Danville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Brenda was also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister:  James Robert Colvin, Richard Melvin Colvin, Earl Buford Colvin, Coy Dean Colvin and Mary Elizabeth Colvin and two great-grandchildren: Austin Tingle and Jaxson Tucker.

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VISITATION:  9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. David        Wray

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Charlie Robinson

Posted by on Oct 10, 2022

Charlie Robinson of Campbellsville, son of the late James William “Will” Robinson and Pauline Bottoms Robinson, was born August 24, 1945 in Adair County, Kentucky.  He died at 4:00 A.M., Saturday, October 8, 2022 in Campbellsville.    Age:  77

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Lighthouse Tabernacle in Knifley.  Charlie was a devout Christian and read his Bible nearly every night.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was a retired knitting room employee at Fruit of the Loom in Jamestown.

Charlie united in marriage to Pauline Kelsay November 13, 1967.

He loved digging in the woods and reading.

Besides his wife, Pauline Robinson of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Alisa and Kevin Shirrell of Campbellsville; one son-in-law, Harlan Jessie of Greensburg; two grandchildren:  Kristin Smith and husband, Brandon and Blake Shirrell of Campbellsville; one expected great-grandchild; one sister, Norma Robinson of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Charlie was also preceded in death by a daughter, Dana Nichelle Jessie and a brother, Edward Robinson.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., EDST Tuesday, October 11th and after 7:00 AM  Wednesday

FUNERAL SERVICE:            1:00 P.M., Wednesday, October12, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Larry Harrah

BURIL:  Robinson Chapel Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE

DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR ST. JUDE CHILREN’S HOSPITAL

AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

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Tony Mitchell, 64

Posted by on Oct 9, 2022

Mr. Tony William Mitchell of Campbellsville, son of the late William Luther “Billy” Mitchell and Mary Lou (Christie) Banks departed this life at his home on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 11, 1958, he was 64 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Six siblings: Doretha Moore, Margaret Beck and husband Joseph, Ramona Lynn Moore, James Burgess and wife Marsha, Ronnie Burgess, and Carol Jean Griffie,

A niece and close friend: Linda Lee and husband John,

And several other family members and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two siblings: Jimmy Mitchell and Sharon Burgess.

At the request of Mr. Mitchell, cremation was accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. A memorial service will be held in Indianapolis at a later date.

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Kelly Michael Durham, 24

Posted by on Oct 8, 2022

Kelly Michael Durham was born September 26, 1998 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to Kevin and Amy Durham. He was a 2016 graduate of Taylor County High School, where he was an active member of the band and choir programs. He was selected for All-State Chorus multiple times, all-state symphonic band twice, was the John Philip Sousa Outstanding Band Member winner, and was also a selected for the prestigious 2015 Governor’s School for the Arts program. He went on to Eastern Kentucky University where he earned a degree in music performance, performing as an integral part of the horn studio, orchestra, and symphonic wind ensemble. He was was a banjo player and vocalist in the EKU Bluegrass Ensemble, something he dearly loved. Kelly was a talented horn player, singer, guitarist, and banjo player who loved Mozart and Flatt and Scruggs with equal enthusiasm. He had recently started his first teaching job as the choral director for Larue County Schools, a job he loved and where he felt he’d finally found his calling.

Kelly was the oldest of three boys, and his brothers Eli and Reece were one of his greatest sources of pride. Being their big brother was a role that he cherished. Whether picking Bluegrass with Eli or hitting golf balls with Reece, Kelly was always cheering his brothers on and pushing them to be their best.

Kelly was engaged to the love of his life, Claire Quillen, of Corbin KY. Having met in the EKU music department, Kelly and Claire were very much in love and planning their life together.

In addition to his parents, Kevin and Amy Durham, his brothers Eli and Reece Durham, and his fiancée Claire Quillen, Kelly is survived by his grandparents Barry and Cheryl Blakeman, his grandfather James Durham and his wife Pam, who all adored him. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins, including Will and Jamie Warren and their sons Brodie and Gradie of San Diego CA, Charlotte Hicklin of Madisonville, Mike and Sandy Durham of Campbellsville, Don and Valerie Pierson of Dresher PA, and Bernie and Karen Blakeman of Bowling Green KY, as well as a large extended family across Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, North Carolina, and Utah. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Sue Durham in 2013, his uncle and namesake, Michael David Durham in 1977, his uncle John Hicklin in 2020, as well as all of his great-grandparents.

Kelly met Jesus face to face on Friday, October 7. He was 24 years and 12 days of age. He gave his life to Jesus on Easter Sunday 2006, and was a member of the Vineyard Church in Campbellsville.

A memorial service for Kelly Michael Durham will be Monday, October 10, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. at the Campbellsville Vineyard Church, 105 Pleasant Drive, Campbellsville, KY (New Columbia Road)

Adam Russell will be officiating

Visitation after 3:30 P.M. on Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials are suggested to go where Kelly would most want them… to his brothers’ college fund. Those can be made at the funeral home or at the church.

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

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Dwight Spencer “Spence” Wood, 75

Posted by on Oct 8, 2022

Dwight Spencer “Spence” Wood, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Granville and Bernice (Finn) Wood, was born June 10, 1947 in Metcalfe County, KY and departed this life on Friday, October 7, 2022 in Louisville at University Hospital. He was 75 years of age.
He was a former salesman for Central Kentucky News Journal, a former landscape designer and was of the Christian faith.
Spence, as he was known by many, enjoyed growing orchids and would help others become a green thumb when it came to growing flowers and plants. He was also an avid photographer.
Survivors include his brother: Michael “Mickey” wood and wife Manette of Mooresville, Indiana; a nephew: Patrick Wood and wife Melissa of Batesville, Mississippi; a great-niece and nephew: Abigail and Nicholas Wood and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Dwight Spencer Wood, will be Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.

Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating

Visitation will be after 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday until time for the service.

Memorials are suggested to the Gideon Bible Fund which can be made at the funeral home.

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BILLIE SUE FREDRICK PERKINS OBITUARY

Posted by on Oct 7, 2022

 

Billie Sue Perkins, 77, of Elkhorn, Kentucky, was born August 12th, 1945, in Adair County, Kentucky, to the late Lester Fredrick and Mary Lee Callahan.  She passed away on Thursday, October 6th, 2022, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky.

She was a retired office manager and was self-employed. Mrs. Perkins professed faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a caring sister.

She was united in marriage to her husband, Delbert Perkins, on March 17th, 1962, who survives.

Besides her husband, she is survived by:

One daughter: LaRonda Perkins Vella and husband, Michael from Adair County, KY.

Two brothers: Junior Jennings and wife, Sharon of Illinois and Ronnie Callahan of Greensburg.

One sister: Connie Burress and husband, Jimmy of Elkhorn.

Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Danny Ray Bailey and Juanita Tucker.

The family request family only at the visitation and the funeral service. Thank you for understanding their wishes.

VISITATON: Sunday, October 9th, 2022, from 1pm – 3pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Sunday, October 9th, 2022, at 3pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Cremation to follow the funeral service.

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

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Mary Frances Pepper, 75

Posted by on Oct 5, 2022

Mary Frances Pepper, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Ira and Flossie Mae (Clarkson) Followell, was born March 20, 1947 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in Louisville at the Norton Women and Children’s Hospital. She was 75 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Woodlawn Christian Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and was a twenty-five year employee of Fruit of the Loom.

Mrs. Pepper attended the Johnson Bible College and enjoyed working with the youth at her church and was very fond of the church worship team.

Besides her parents, she was a preceded in death by a daughter: Janet Michelle Pepper and seven siblings: Carlton, Gerald, Billy and Rachel Followell, Helen Tungate, Phyllis Smothers and Maydell Orberson.

She united in marriage on November 26, 1971 in the Mannsville Christian Church to Garry Dale Pepper, who survives.

Also surviving is a daughter: LeAnn Rahill and husband Bob of Bowling Green; two sisters: Ivana Cox and Dorine Wilkerson and husband Bryant of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Kayla Michelle Bishop and husband Tim of Columbia, George Eric Perkins of Campbellsville and Robert Joseph Rahill of Bowling Green and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Mary Frances Pepper will be Friday, October 7, 2022 at 12 Noon at the Woodlawn Christian Church with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. Fella Wilson will be officiating.

Visitation after 9:00 A.M. Friday until time for the service.

Memorials are suggested to the Woodlawn Christian Church Youth fund, which can be made at the funeral home or the church.

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

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David Lynn White, 32

Posted by on Oct 4, 2022

David Lynn White, of Campbellsville, the son of Sharon (Sallee) Jeffries and the late Donnie White, was born November 15, 1989 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Monday, October 3, 2022 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 32 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and has been disabled since he was nineteen.
David enjoyed walking, spending time with family, watching storage wars on TV and computer games.
Survivors include his mother: Sharon Jeffries and husband James, Sr.; two brothers: James White and James Jeffries, Jr; special aunt and caregiver: Connie Tucker and husband Chris and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for David Lynn White will be Friday, October 7, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. Ron Blair will be officiating

Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Friday

Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

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