Walter H. “Perk” Perkins

Posted by on Jan 14, 2020

Walter H. “Perk” Perkins, son of the late Walter Perkins and Mae Logan Perkins, was born October 16, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:22 P.M., Monday, January 13, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Walter was a retired employee of Atmos Energy after forty years of service.
Margaret recalled never hearing Walter say, “wish I didn’t have to work today”. That is how much he truly enjoyed being around people. He was known as a “Mr. Fix It” and was the rock of the family. He also loved to camp and just enjoyed life.
Walter united in marriage to Margaret Durham January 12, 1962.
Besides his wife, Margaret Durham Perkins of Campbellsville, he is survived by
one son and two daughters: Steve Parker and Shari Walters and Timmy Nicholas of Campbellsville and Shanna Smith of Chattanooga, Tennessee; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Agnes Rainwater of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Walter was also preceded in death by two brothers: Ellis Perkins and Ralph Perkins in infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 17, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jim Collison, III and Rev. Leo Curry
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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Dr. Robert Lee “Bob” Doty

Posted by on Jan 13, 2020

Dr. Robert Lee “Bob” Doty of Campbellsville, son of the late Robert Lee Doty, Sr. and Eddie Broaddus Doty, was born May 19, 1935 in Garrard County, Kentucky. He died at 11:35 A.M., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 84
He was an active member of his Sunday school class at Campbellsville Baptist Church and previously served as minister for a Baptist congregation in southern Illinois. He participated in many evangelical and medical mission trips to various countries, and he was a significant contributor to a church in Bolivia.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Most of Dr. Doty’s life was devoted to education. He earned an Associate of Science degree from Henry Ford Community College in Michigan, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown College where he later served on the Georgetown College Board of Trustees and was inducted into Georgetown College’s Hall of Fame, a Bachelor of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Masters of Art in English Literature and a doctorate in Victorian literature from the University of Kentucky. He served one year as Scholar for Kentucky Humanities Council. He has received many honors for his dedication to education and service to his community such as being named Campbellsville Business and Professional Women’s Club Man of the Year, the Campbellsville-Taylor County Chamber Man of the Year, the Campbellsville University Academic Excellence Award and professor emeritus status at Campbellsville University. Dr. Doty retired from Campbellsville University as an English professor.
As an Eagle Scout, Dr. Doty received national recognition from the Boy Scouts of America for his dedication in assisting other young men in achieving their Eagle Scout status. He was introduced to photography by his high school principal and from that grew a passion for nature and architecture that was evident in every shot he took during his many travels. Dr. Doty was also an avid fisherman who spent one week, every year, for thirty-eight years in Canada on an extreme camping and fishing trip with friends.
Dr. Doty is survived by his sister, Jewell Newton of Irvine, Kentucky; many nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; fourteen great-great nieces and great-great nephews; respected colleagues and cherished friends.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Charles Doty, James Doty and Margaret West.
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Campbellsville, Kentucky Service Information:

VISITATION: 4:00-8:00 P.M., January 17, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. Greg Mobley

Irvine, Kentucky Service Information:

VISITATION: 1:00-3:00 P.M., Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with burial in Irvine, Kentucky

Dr. Doty supported many organizations. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dr. Doty’s memory to the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, the following Boy Scout Councils- Lincoln Heritage or the Bluegrass Council, Campbellsville University, Georgetown College, The Nature Conservancy or the University of Kentucky English Department.
Donations may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

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Kevin Todd Quinn, 54

Posted by on Jan 10, 2020

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Mr. Kevin Todd Quinn of Campbellsville passed from this life on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. Born on December 20, 1965 to Helen Druin Quinn Pickett and the late Dennis Quinn, he was 54 years and 20 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Quinn was a cabinetmaker. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his kids and grandkids, and was a popular “fixit man” with his friends and family.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His mother and stepfather: Helen and Charles Pickett,

His fiancee and life partner of 10 years: Elizabeth Baker Couch,

Five children: Kayla Quinn and companion Joseph Cox, Maranda Bandy and husband Jeremy, Tyler Quinn and companion Alexis Edwards, Linda Lou Couch, and Lacey Quinn,

Two brothers: Tony Quinn and wife Lovetta, and Danny Ray Rogers and wife Cheryl,

Half siblings: James Quinn, Greg Quinn, Ricky Quinn, Anthony Todd Quinn, and Denise Quinn Hunt,

A close friend: Daisy DeWeese,

Five grandchildren,

Two expectant grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Quinn on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Chappell Cemetery following the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, January 12, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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