James “Jim” Beard

Posted by on Sep 23, 2024

Jim Beard of Campbellsville, son of the late Dennis Beard and Ida Mary Rice Beard, was born July 24, 1934 in Taylor County.  He died at 1:00 A.M., Saturday, September 21, 2024 in Campbellsville.      Age: 90

He was a retired paver and farmer.

Jim was a huge fan of the Cincinnati Reds and enjoyed fishing, hunting, cattle farming, and watching the stock market.

He united in marriage to Marvelle Janet Jerde in 1987 and she preceded him in death January 5, 2019.

Jim is survived by one daughter: Lana Wimunc and husband, Florian of Florida; two step-children: Tom Kennedy and wife, Theresa of Campbellsville, and Carrie Valencia and husband, Jorge of Davie, Florida; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; special niece and great-niece and great-nephew: Tamra Salyer, Chelsea V. Salyer, and James Dustin Salyer; several more nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Jim was also preceded in death by three brothers: J.T. Beard, Kenneth Beard, and Alvin Beard.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 27, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Friday, September 27, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Kyle Valencia

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

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

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Sandra Sue “Sandy” Wright, 70

Posted by on Sep 22, 2024

Sandra Sue “Sandy” Wright, 70

Sandra Sue “Sandy” Wright of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late William Robert “Buck” Wright and Bobbye Sue Stegall Wright, was born on December 10, 1953, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and departed this life on September 21, 2024, at her residence from complications from a recent surgery. She was 70 years of age.

She was a Licensed Massage Therapist and often worked with the jockeys at Keeneland. She loved decorating for Halloween, UK sports, and having a good time. She really enjoyed the tropical life, however, her favorite season was fall.

She is survived by one son: Chad Allen Fawcett and wife Sharonda of Glasgow, KY, and one grandson: Zach Fawcett also of Glasgow.

Also surviving are three brothers: Bill Wright and his wife Jane of Frostproof, FL, Mark Wright, and Matt Wright and his wife Tammy all of Campbellsville.

 

According to her wishes, cremation was chosen and services will be held privately at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

 

 

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Elizabeth Cambron, 85

Posted by on Sep 22, 2024

Elizabeth Cambron, 85

Elizabeth Cambron of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late James Edward McNear and Mattie Ellen Wade McNear, was born on June 10, 1939 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on September 21, 2024 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was 85 years of age.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed flowers, spending time with family and friends, going to the Goodwill shopping, her church family and she loved to laugh.

She united in marriage to Charles Cleveland Cambron, and he preceded her in death in 1977.

She is survived by one daughter and one son: Shelly Jarvis and husband James of Campbellsville, and Charles Cambron of Shepherdsville. Four grandchildren: Shannon McDonald (Greg), Travis Barnett (Emily Smith), Chris Raley (Nate), and Amanda Raley (Kristen). Two great grandchildren: Jasmine McDonald (Anthony), and Dalton McDonald (Gabbi). Five great-great grandchildren: Bristol McDonald, Pyper Anderson, Zeyda Anderson, Landon McDonald, and Eli Smith.

Also surviving are one brother and one sister: Betty Hayden of Campbellsville, and James McNear of Lebanon.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by five children: Anita Louise Raley, Deborah Ann Cambron, Marilyn Diane Cambron, Tina Marie Cambron, and Jacklyn Ann Cambron. Three brothers and two sisters: Raymond McNear, Bernice Mays, Clarence McNear, Shirley Benningfield, and Margaret Hayden.

 

The funeral for Elizabeth Cambron will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 10:00 A.M.  at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery.

Bro. Larry Rhodes will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 5 – 8:00 P.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.

 

Pallbearers: Jimmy, Scott, Todd, Wayne, Anthony, and Dalton.

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