Charlie F. Roots, age 88

Posted by on Jun 29, 2005

Charlie F. Roots, age 88, of Lincoln Avenue, Campbellsville, died Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at his residence after an illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Nora Jane Acree Roots, three sisters, Catherine Kate Roots, Irene Maupin, and Rindie Malone.He is survived by his wife, Anna Shofner Roots of Campbellsville, two sons, Donnie Ray Roots of Campbellsville, Tommy Dean Roots of Versailles, two grandchildren, Shannon Roots and Kayla Dean Roots of Campbellsville, two brothers, Clarence Everette Roots of Louisville and James Earl Roots of Campbellsville.Funeral services for Mr. Charlie F. Roots will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 1, 2005 at the Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County DAV.Rev. George Blevins, officiating.Pallbearers: Larry Shofner, Ronnie Lewis, Jr. Allen Quinn, Larry Mardis

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Theodore Wade Zimmerman, age 16

Posted by on Jun 28, 2005

Theodore Wade Zimmerman, age 16, of Bright Ridge Road, Elkhorn, died Sunday at Taylor Regional Hospital as a result of an automobile accident.He is survived by his parents, Paul Ray and Vanessa Winger Zimmerman, three brothers, Shane Zimmerman, Thadeus Zimmerman, Roman Zimmerman, three sisters, Felicity Zimmerman, Isabelle Zimmerman, Savannah Zimmerman all of Elkhorn, maternal grandparents, Noah and Amelia Winger of Elkhorn, paternal grandparents, Paul and Lucy Zimmerman of Maryland. Family request visitation Thursday evening, June 30, 2005, at 487 Bright Ridge Road, ElkhornFuneral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 1, 2005 at the Elkhorn Mennonite Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Geneva Tucker Phillips

Posted by on Jun 27, 2005

Geneva Tucker Phillips of Harned, Kentucky, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late George E. Tucker and Eliza Phillips Tucker was born September 28, 1916 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:50 A.M., Saturday, June 25, 2005 in Brandenburg.Age: 88 She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mannsville United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Mannsville Homemakers. She was a 1935 graduate of Campbellsville High School. She moved to Indianapolis in 1945 where she worked with a group of citizens to help organize and establish the Southside Morris Street Health Center. She served as a board member for the health center until she retired from her job as manager of West Morris Street Shoe and Sports Store and moved back to Taylor County in 1980.She united in marriage to Harold Phillips May 3, 1935. He preceded her in death July 28, 2003. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sarita and Frank Reams of Harned; one granddaughter, Dreama Reams of Louisville; two sisters, Hazel Lacy of Campbellsville and Grace Knuckles of Beech Grove, Indiana; three nephews and one niece: Phillip Lacy of Louisville, Paul Lacy of Campbellsville, Ronald Knuckles of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Evelyn Alexander of Pomona, California, and many other relatives and friends. FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 28th at the Parrott Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Troy Elmore, Rev. John D. Blakey and Rev. Jeffrey Lambert BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery Pallbearers: Larry Grooms, Ronald Knuckles, Paul Lacy, Phillip Lacy, Eric Phillips, Jim Lewis Phillips Honorary Pallbearers: Mannsville Homemakers and United Methodist Women Family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Mannsville United Methodist Church

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Leta Miller

Posted by on Jun 27, 2005

Leta Miller of Kenny Street, Campbellsville, daughter of the late S.M. Miller and Virgie Wright Miller was born November 11, 1922 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 3:05 A.M., Monday, June 27, 2005 in Campbellsville. Age: 82 She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church. She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Dewey and Dorothy Miller of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by five brothers: Archie Miller, Albert Miller, Leonard Miller, Harlan Miller and Otis Miller. FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at the Parrott Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Alan Witham, Dr. James E. Jones and Rev. Skip Alexander BURIAL: Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery PALLBEARERS:David Miller, Keith Miller, Robert Miller, Buster Tucker, Joshua Tucker,Will Tucker

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Charles England

Posted by on Jun 23, 2005

Charles England of Old Lebanon Road, Campbellsville, son of the late Ira Watson England and Sular Janes England was born January 22, 1934, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 12:30 A.M., Saturday, June 18, 2005, in Campbellsville. Age: 71He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a retired employee of General Telephone Company.He united in marriage to Louise Richerson July 3, 1954. She preceded him in death September 17, 2004. He is survived by one son and one daughter and son-in-law: Philip England of Campbellsville and Pam and Gary Tinker of Bowling Green; three grandchildren: Beth Tinker, Darren Tinker and Melissa McCay and her husband, Mike; one great- granddaughter, Hailey McCay all of Bowling Green; one brother and two sisters: Herbert England, Fannie Hall and Mary Lollar of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one sister and four brothers: Avis Bright August 25, 2003, Raymond England December 27, 2004, James England December 18, 1991, Ira England Jr. March 3, 1988, and Treman England in 1924.FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 21st, at the Parrott Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones and Dr. H. Ray England BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens PALLBEAREARS: Alvin Bright, Willard Bright, Danny England, David England, Doug England, Gary England, Larry England, James Garner, Tim Jones, Mark Lollar, Josh Marcum, Bryan Richerson, David Richerson, Mike Richerson, Tim Richerson HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Deacons of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and Men

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