William J. Wallace, 80

Posted by on Jan 11, 2021

William J. Wallace age 80 of Campbellsville, the son of the late John Andrew and Gladys (Brown) Wallace, was born February 25, 1940 in Dennison, Ohio and departed this life on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 80 years of age.

He was a former Policeman, a farmer, a mill worker, and a avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his wife Jean (Gray) Wallace of Campbellsville; two daughters: Kathy Morling of Campbellsville and Kitty Brandt of Appleton, Wisconsin; three grandchildren: Sarah Fraser, John Meyner and Billy Brandt; two great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Kelly Frost.

All services will be private.

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

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Joyce Cundiff Parrott

Posted by on Jan 11, 2021

Joyce Cundiff Parrott, age 93, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Nile Reddish and Tellie Mae Cundiff, was born December 26, 1927, in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
She died at 8:49 P.M., Saturday, January 9, 2021, in Gainesville, Georgia. She professed her faith in Christ and was an active member of Campbellsville First United Methodist Church and the Upper Room Sunday School class. Earlier in her membership, she also sang in the choir.
Joyce was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky and went to Somerset High School. She was active in 4H and won many ribbons showing cattle and canning food. She was also inducted into the National Honors Society. She graduated from University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics in May of 1949. If you were around her at all, you would know she was a true UK Wildcat basketball fan and was in college when the Fab Five played under Adolph Rupp. Upon graduation, she moved to Campbellsville, Kentucky and became the Home Demonstration Agent for Taylor County.
She united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Parrott on March 13, 1952. Bob preceded her in death on April 12, 1971. She was co-owner and Funeral Director of Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home from 1965 to 1972 and co-owner of Parrott-Turner Cemetery.
Joyce was very active in the community, especially in activities her girls were involved in. She was co-leader of youth golf at Campbellsville Country Club over multiple summers, was a Brownie leader, taught youth Sunday school, supported Sunday night UMYF, supported Taylor County Band in many ways, including leading the concession stand sales at basketball and football games. She also loved to play bridge, including traveling for bridge tournaments.
Most importantly, Joyce loved her family. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law: Jane Alice and Henry Chappell of Parker, Texas and Martha Ann Smith of Gainesville, Georgia. She has four granddaughters: Jamie Marie Chappell, Sarah Jane Ross, Olivia Jane Smith and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Smith. She has four great-grandchildren: Liam Cade Ambrose, Lillian Grace Ambrose, Adalynn Jane Ross and Casey James Ross. She had one sister, Mildred Waddle, who preceded her in death, as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to acknowledge the loving care from a special group of caregivers: Doris Sargent, The Gardens of Gainesville and The Resting Nest.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Newton

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CAMPBELLSVILLE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Elmer Ray Gabehart

Posted by on Jan 8, 2021

Elmer Ray Gabehart of Campbellsville, son of the late Roy W. Gabehart and Bettie Jo Tucker Gabehart, was born June 21, 1937 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:56 A.M., Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of God’s Grace Church.
He was a retired salesman with Cox Interior and WHI in Campbellsville.
Elmer united in marriage to Wanda “Bonnie” Beldon Gabehart in 1955 and she preceded him in death November 26, 2020.
He is survived by one son, Richie Gabehart; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Gabehart; one grandson, Hunter Gabehart; one brother and one sister: Paul Gabehart and wife, Nancy and Louise Campbell and husband, Earl, all of Campbellsville;
several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three sons: Todd Gabehart October 25, 2008, Travis Paul Gabehart and Anthony Ray Gabehart in infancy and four brothers and two sisters: Eugene Gabehart, Jack Gabehart, “Bug” Gabehart, William Henry Gabehart, Norma Jean Perkins and Mary Gabehart.
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VISITATION: 1:00 – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 10, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. John Stilts
BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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