Barbara Burkhead

Posted by on Dec 12, 2019

Barbara Burkhead of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Robert Miller Loy and Gladys Beard Loy Daniels, was born September 26, 1943 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 9:35 P.M., Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 76
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Barbara was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom. She enjoyed the beauty of flowers and spending time with her dogs.
She united in marriage to Johnny Burkhead January 17, 1961 and he preceded her in death March 26, 2009.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter: Robert Burkhead and Danyelle Noel and Janie Chappel and husband, Mark of Campbellsville and James Burkhead and wife, Vanessa of Science Hill; two grandsons: David Wesley Chappel of Campbellsville and Hunter James Burkhead of Science Hill; one brother, Robert “Sonny” Loy and wife, Bonnie of Columbia; two nieces and one nephew and many other relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank a special caregiver and friend, Danyelle Noel.
Barbara was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Lydia Taylor Burkhead and one sister, Louise Loy Smith.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 13, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Donald Ashley
BURIAL: Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Albert Leslie Kilby

Posted by on Dec 11, 2019


Albert Leslie Kilby was born in Lebanon, Kentucky on July 12, 1944, the son of Albert and Dorothy Jones Kilby Bault. He died on Monday, December 9, 2019.
Albert grew up in Campbellsville and professed faith in Christ as a twelve year old and became a member of the Walnut Hill Mission that became Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
From an early age, Albert was a collector. Interesting rocks, Indian rocks and later, antiques were of special interest to him. He enjoyed setting up a flea markets to “wheel and deal” with others.
Another interest was animals. As a young man, he had dogs, pigeons, turtles and snakes (in cages!) and once, he even nurtured an injured dove back to good health before letting it fly away.
His love of traveling began at six weeks old when he and his mother traveled by train to Malden, Missouri where his father was stationed in the Army Air Base. He has seen many parts of the world, including Russia, Thailand, where he rode elephants, Holland, Poland, Germany, France, Italy and Czechoslovakia.
After graduating from Campbellsville High School in 1962, Albert worked as a bookkeeper for a short time, then as a parts manager for Ford and Buick garages. He later was employed for many years as a supervisor in the shipping department of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. Farming and raising cattle kept him busy in later years. He enjoyed working with his sons on the farm.
He is survived by three sons: Richard Kurt Kilby (Kimberly) of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Christopher Chad Kilby (fiancée, Marie Anne Arius) of Palm Coast, Florida and John Albert “Chip” Kilby (Holly) of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Carter Earl Smith Kilby and Cole Albert Smith Kilby of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; his former wife and mother of his sons, Susan Nelson Kilby; one sister, Regina Graham and husband, Jimmie of Campbellsville; two nephews, David Graham (Becky) of Bowling Green and Andrew Graham (Robin) of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Jimmie Graham
BURIAL: Cox Cemetery

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Ret. Master Sgt. Jason Cisco

Posted by on Dec 9, 2019

Ret. Master Sgt. Jason Cisco of Campbellsville, son of the late Elliott Cisco and Laura Hardin Flanagan, was born September 16, 1973 in Wayne County, Michigan.  He died at 2:20 A.M., Saturday, December 7, 2019 in Campbellsville.      Age:  46
Jason served his country honorably in the United States Army and retired with the rank of Master Sergeant.  He was awarded numerous decorations, medals and badges including: Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ campaign star,  Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device and 10 year Bronze Hourglass.  Jason enjoyed fishing and hunting when his time allowed and playing his guitar for friends.
He united in marriage to Elizabeth Dixon June 14, 1992.  
Besides his wife, Elizabeth Cisco, he is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Jacob Cisco and fiancee’, Danielle Morgan of Campbellsville, Toby Cisco of Cocoa Beach, Florida and Kaitlyn Cisco of Prestonburg; six grandchildren:  Lincoln Cisco of Florida, Jackson Cisco of Florence, Braxton Cisco of Louisville, Makenah Cisco, Harlan Cisco and Jesslyn Cisco of Campbellsville; three brothers:  Walter Cisco, Elliott Cisco Jr. and David Cisco and wife, Carmen of Michigan; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Jason was also preceded in death by two grandchildren in infancy and a brother, Chris Elliott.

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VISITATION: 11:00A.M. – 12:45P.M., Friday, December 13, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home followed by the Marion County Honor Guard service at 12:45 P.M.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 13, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by SFC (Ret.) Keith Murphy                                                                
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE MARION COUNTY VETERANS HONOR GUARD AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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