Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 13, 2022
Marcia Sue Reynolds Colvin of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Billie Reynolds and Catherine Graham Reynolds was born December 31, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:15 P.M., Tuesday July, 12, 2022 in Lebanon. Age: 82
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle. She taught the Beginners Sunday Class for thirty-nine years.
Marcia Sue loved all people especially toddlers and provided childcare for many friends and family. In spite of her illness, she never lost her loving spirit and never failed to ask those she met if they were a Christian. She always kept a clean house for her family and loved to cook for others.
Marcia Sue united in marriage to Leroy Colvin June 27, 1959. Besides her husband, Leroy Colvin of Campbellsville she is survived by two sons and one daughter: Holman Colvin and wife, Tammy and Rodney Colvin and wife, Connie of Campbellsville and Angela Martin and husband, Kerry of Elizabethtown; six grandchildren: Andrea Farmer and husband, Jason, Dexter Colvin and wife, Becca, Raven Colvin, Wes Colvin and wife, Kacie, Kelsey Willis and husband, Hunter and Gabrey Colvin; ten great-grandchildren: Jacey Farmer, Elly Farmer, Luke Colvin, Cade Colvin, Nora Colvin, Sadler Colvin, Sawyer Colvin, Ethan Miller, Colt Willis and Raegyn Willis; one sister, Betty Hall and husband, Max of Newington, Georgia; one brother-in-law, Ralph Hedgespeth; two sisters-in-law: Eleanor Reynolds and Bernice Reynolds of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Curtis Aaron Colvin; four brothers and four sisters: Barry Reynolds, Tommie Lee Reynolds, Romey Reynolds, Sr., S.L. Reynolds, Emma Milby, Elsie Gaddie, Audrey Cowherd and Mary Ellen Hedgespeth.
VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy
BURIAL: Colvin Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 13, 2022
Wanda Little Merritt, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Clifford and Lola (Smith) Little, was born April 7, 1946 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. She was 76 years of age.
She was a former employee of twenty plus year at fruit of the Loom and most recently, a clerk at the Dollar General and was of the Christian faith.
Wanda enjoyed reading and gardening, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Bobby Wayne Merritt in 2016; a brother: Harvey Little and a sister: Mildred Perkins.
She leaves to mourn her passing, two children: Melissa Carter and husband Timmy of Campbellsville and Kevin Merritt and wife Christina of Indiana; two sisters: Audrey Gupton and husband Lawrence of Greensburg and Linda Little of Washington; a brother: Earl Little and wife Dorothy of Campbellsville.
Also surviving are four grandchildren: Zachary Carter and wife Haley, Spencer Carter, Cianna Wright and Easton Wright; four great-grandchildren: Axton Lile, Ellason, Colton and Adleigh Carter and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Wanda Little Merritt will be conducted Monday, July 18, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. in the (Campbellsville Chapel) of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Sunday after 7:00 A.M. Monday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 13, 2022
Lucy Fay Vaughn of Campbellsville daughter of the late James Herbert Bowen and Maude Lee Wade Bowen was born August 5, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:46 P.M., Monday, July 11, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 81
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Spurlington United Methodist Church. Fay was a former employee of General Telephone Company and was retired from Houchens Market after some thirty years of service. Fay was a hard worker all her life and liked to stay busy making pies and working in the yard. She loved her family especially the grandchildren and her little dog, Lucky. She united in marriage to William Vaughn August 21, 1965. Besides her husband, William Vaughn of Campbellsville, Fay is survived by four sons: Todd Vaughn and wife, Lynn, Troy Vaughn and wife, Cheryl of Campbellsville, Trent Vaughn and wife, Joanna of Greensburg and Tony Vaughn and wife, Sheila of New Albany, Indiana; three grandsons: Jacob Vaughn and Caleb Penick, of Campbellsville, and Joby Vaughn of Greensburg; five granddaughters: Felicia Moran and husband, Cole, Cambry Wooley and husband, Orrin and Maddie Vaughn of Greensburg and Rylee Vaughn and Avery Vaughn of Campbellsville; four great-grandchildren: Matthew and Ellie Moran and Jenson and Vaida Wooley; one brother, Kenneth Bowen and wife, Mildred and a sister-n-law, Bernice Bowen Cox of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Fay was preceded in death by three brothers: Hollis Earl Bowen, Lewis Bowen, J.R. Bowen and two sisters: Catherine Johnson and her identical twin, May Rock.
VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 15, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Robert Morris and Rev. Paul J. Dicken
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 12, 2022
Howard Wayne Eastridge, 83, of Knifley died Monday, July 11, 2022 from an extended illness. He was the son of the late Coy Eastridge and Opal Hovious Eastridge, and he was born on January 27, 1939 at the family’s home on Hovious Ridge. He was a life-long farmer. He grew up on a dairy farm and continued dairy farming until the cows were sold in 2001. Upon selling the dairy cows, he continued with beef cattle, horses, pigs, and sheep. Throughout his farming career, he enjoyed caring for and trading many different animals, sometimes even exotic animals. He bred horses and donkeys for many years, including small and large donkeys until the time of his death. Over many years, he was an avid raccoon, rabbit, and quail hunter. He enjoyed hunting with many family members and passing this interest on to his two sons. He often spoke of hunting trips to Canada and Illinois. He traded hunting dogs for rabbits and raccoons for many years. He was an avid collector of knives and guns, which is an interest he passed on to his sons and daughter as well.
He was married to Mildred Aliene Davidson Eastridge on January 27, 1959. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in January, 2022. She worked side-by-side with him on the farm and survives today.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Eastridge of Elkhorn. In addition to his spouse, he is survived by two sons and one daughter, Lenuel Eastridge (Donna) of Marysville, OH, Howard Eastridge (Briann) of Columbia, and Paula Bault of Knifley; six grandchildren, Matthew (Alecia) Eastridge of Bowling Green, KY, Megan (Justin) McCreary of Marysville, OH, Jordan (LeeAnn) Eastridge of Saloma, KY, Brittany Eastridge of Bowling Green, KY, Bethany (Cody) Hammond of Brandenburg, KY, and Sarah (Brian) Showalter of Marysville, OH; two step-grandchildren, Chaz (Samantha) Giles of Columbia, KY and Van (Karli) Giles of Lexington, KY; eleven great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Byron (Betty) Eastridge of Knifley, Mary Williams of Elkhorn, Myra Greer of Knifley, and Ronnie (Darlene) Eastridge of Campbellsville; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Eastridge of Elkorn; and many other family members and friends who have been a tremendous support.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and will be officiated by members of the family
BURIAL: Eastridge Cemetery in Knifley, Ky
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 11, 2022
Maxine Jones of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Welby Russell Simpson and Cassie Irene Woodrum Simpson, was born November 30, 1921 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 6:55 P.M., Friday, July 8, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 100
She professed faith and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom.
Maxine enjoyed cooking meals for her family during get-togethers, babysitting and taking care of everyone as much as she could.
She united in marriage to Elzie “Zeb” Jones October 16, 1942 and he preceded her in death February 15, 2014.
She is survived by two sons and three daughters: Ruth Imogene Gray of Lexington , Carol Mae Cox and husband, Jerry of Elkhorn, Vivian Sullivan of Mt. Washington , Jimmy Jones and wife, Judy of Campbellsville, and Mike Jones and wife, Kay of Louisville; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; thirteen great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Welby Simpson and wife, Arlene of Campbellsville, and Marcella Perkins of Boise, Idaho; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Christopher Gray; two great-grandchildren: Christopher David Sexton, and Gerald Douglas Cox III; and four brothers and one sister: Lanis Simpson, Fred Simpson, E.H. Simpson, Glenn Simpson, and Ruth Simpson.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Caleb Davis
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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The funeral service for Maxine Jones can be viewed at the following link Facebook.com/Parrott.Ramsey.52
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 10, 2022
Nancy Dixon of Knifley, daughter of the late Omer Humphress and Nell Hamilton Humphress was born May 21, 1928, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:20 P.M., Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 94
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Knifley Chapel Brethren in Christ Church.
Nancy was a retired employee of Fruit of the loom where she had worked for twenty eight years.
She united in marriage to Wayne Dixon in June 26, 1948 and he preceded her in death July 19, 1997.
Nancy is survived by one son and three daughters: Paul Dixon and wife, Barbara of Knifley, Brenda Warren of Campbellsville; Jolinda Kay Hughes and husband, Donnie of Elkhorn, and Patty Bunch and husband, Donnie of Glensfork; nine grandchildren: Dennis Draper and wife, Tina, Danelle Coomer and husband, David, and Tim Draper and wife, Angie of Campbellsville; Stuart Hughes and wife, Shannon of Elkhorn, Robin Lewis and husband, Brandon, and Steve Dixon and wife, Missy of Columbia, Brandon Warren and wife, Ginger of Lawrenceburg, Georganna Grant of Harrodsburg, and Mark Hughes of Florida, Nineteen great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Billy Humphress and wife, Edith of Campbellsville, and Karen Overstreet and husband, Eugene of California; one son-in-law, Richard Draper; one sister-in-law, Frances Humphress of Silver Grove; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Draper, one granddaughter, Jennifer Coffey; son-in-law, Larry K. Warren; five brothers and three sisters: O.L. Humphress, Wallace Humphress, Louis Humphress, Alan Humphress, Llyn Humphress, Katherine Humphress, Morna Eastridge, Neville Humphress, and Dell Wade.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, July 11, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. David Book and Bro. Jordan Burton
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
The funeral service for Nancy Dixon can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/parrott.ramsey.52
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jul 10, 2022
Our precious little angel, Bentley Brewer, beloved infant son of Andrew Brewer and Savannah Hoskins of Campbellsville, Kentucky, gained his wings and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10th, 2022. Bentley was born Sunday, July 10th, 2022, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
An angel wrote in the book of life sweet baby’s date of birth then whispered Bentley’s name softly as she closed the book, “Too beautiful for earth sweet child.”
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of donations to the funeral expenses and can be made at the funeral home to honor a life gone to soon.
The service for Mr. Bentley Brewer will be held privately at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us the care and arrangements of Mr. Bentley Brewer at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 10, 2022
Linda Marie Turcotte, of the Allendale Community of Green County, KY, the daughter of the Thomas Reece and Sarah Estelle (Pigg) Futch, was born September 24, 1946 in the Panama Canal Zone of Central America and departed this life on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at her home. She was 76 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian Biblical Church of God Faith.
Linda worked many years in the healthcare field.
She enjoyed reading and after moving to Kentucky, she and her husband enjoyed being an extreme animal lover tending to their dogs, horses and cattle, but most of all spending time with family, especially her grandkids.
Survivors include her husband: Richard Turcotte; a son: Kyle Richard Turcotte and wife Brynn; a brother: Thomas Reece Futch; two grandchildren: Kylie Brynn and Brynna Grace Turcotte and her dog companions: Tony and Anna and many, many other friends around the world.
At the request of Linda, cremation rites were entrusted to the
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There are no services planned at this time.
There are no services planned at this time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 9, 2022
Ms. Jennifer Leigh Tinnell, 52, of Taylor County passed from this life on Friday, July 9, 2022 in Campbellsville. Born in Jefferson County on November 17, 1969, she was the daughter of the late David C. and Catherine L. (Bell) Tinnell. She was a graduate of Metcalfe County High School, and earned a Masters degree at Campbellsville University. She was the Instructor of Music at CU and a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
A brother: David C. Tinnell, Jr. and wife Joan of Campbellsville,
A nephew: Mitchell Tinnell of Campbellsville,
A great-niece: Annelyse Tinnell of Campbellsville,
Three uncles: Gary Bell and wife Bonita of Edmonton, Paul Tinnell and wife Kim of Louisville, and Albert Jarboe of Louisville,
Three cousins: Brandon Bell and wife Leann of Edmonton, Rodney Jarboe of Louisville, and Michael Jarboe and wife Andrea of Louisville,
And a host of extended family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Ms. Tinnell on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of the Campbellsville Baptist Church, 420 N Central Ave, Campbellsville, KY. Pastor Dwayne Norman will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday, July 12, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
She will be laid to rest in the Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be purchased in person at the funeral home or during visitation at the church.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 7, 2022
George Copeland LaPradd of Campbellsville, the son of the late Calip and Martina (Austin) LaPradd, was born January 1, 1941 in St. Charles, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Springfield. He was 81 years of age.
He was an oil and gas rig owner and operator and was of the Christian faith.
He loved horses, showing horses, motorcycles, boating and old cars.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters: JoAnn LaPradd and Deena Richerson; two brothers: J.C. Bean and Leonard Bean and three sisters: Joy Lee Bean, Sarah Alice LaPradd and Nannie Elizabeth LaPradd.
Survivors include his children: Sandra Benton and husband Kenny, Debra Wheeler and husband Steven and Cynthia Wheeler and husband Larry all of Campbellsville and Steve LaPradd and wife Jennifer of Munfordville; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her caregiver: Teresa Hill.
The visitation for George Copeland LaPradd will be Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
THERE WILL BE NO FUNERAL SERVICE
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