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Posted by John Humphress on Dec 7, 2004
Richard L. Bower of New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, son of the late William Bower and Helen Frazee-Bower was born in Escondido, California February 4, 1920. He died at 10:50 P.M., Tuesday, November 30, 2004 in Campbellsville. Age: 84He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. He served as Minister of Music for the First United Methodist Church for thirty-one years. He was an accomplished violinist and member of the Campbellsville University Orchestra. He was a teacher and principal at Campbellsville High School for ten years. He was an employee of Ingersoll-Rand Company for fifteen years and retired as plant manager. He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably as a medic in the United States Army. He united in marriage to Marty Corbett April 18, 1941. She preceded him in death September 14, 1998.He united in marriage to Vera Page Nealy, December 29, 2002. Besides his wife, Vera Nealy Bower of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son, Dr. Stephen Bower and his wife Karla of Campbellsville; one step-daughter, Leslie Corbin and her husband Ronnie, of Campbellsville, one step-son, Lincoln Nealy and his wife Monica of Belleville, Illinois; four grandchildren: Brett Bower of Niceville, Florida, Heather Bower of Ashville, North Carolina, Sharalee Taylor and her husband DeWayne, of Louisville, Shelley Peterson and her husband Cody, of Durango, Colorado; six step-grandchildren: Holly Corbin, Zachary Corbin, Andrea Corbin of Campbellsville, Tarrah Nealy, Kyle Nealy and Brooke Nealy of Belleville, Illinois; two great-grandchildren: Dylan Fisher and Gabrielle Fisher of Louisville; two sisters: Becky Mann of Louisville and Ruth Vasquez and her husband Johnny, of Covina, California; one sister-in-law, Barbara Bower of Norwalk, California; several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one step-son, Charles Nealy; one grandson, Nathan Bower; one sister, Lois Rollins and one brother David Bower. FUNERAL SERVICES:11:00 A.M., Friday, December 3, 2004 at the Parrott Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones and Rev. Don Watson BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens PALLBEARERS: Brett BowerRonnie Corbin, Patarick Mann, Lincoln Nealy, Ted Pedigo, Tom Pedigo HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Rev. Paul Dicken, Larry Ennis, Joe Fair, Dr. Robert Gaddis, Dr. Stephen Hinton, Don Kirkland, Chuck McGinnis, Paul Montgomery, Charles Richardson, H. Rgt; Richardson, Dr. Wesley Roberts, Vince Rogers, Fred Schuhmann, Don Shaw, Donald Williams, Lowell Yankee
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Posted by John Humphress on Dec 7, 2004
Martha E. Rhynearson of Taylor Boulevard, Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Chester D. Wise and Mary Eva Phillips Wise was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, January 21, 1916. She died at 4:10 A.M., Friday, December 3, 2004 in Louisville. Age: 88 She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Fairdale Baptist Church. She was a retired school teacher having taught in the Jefferson County School System. She united in marriage to Bearl T. Rhynearson, December 24, 1938. He preceded her in death, August 23, 1970.She is survived by two daughters and one son: Mary Eva Matheny and Helen Kay Horn of Louisville and Charles T. Rhynearson of Campbellsville: five grandchildren: Douglas Russell of Taylorsville, Jeffrey Scott of Mt. Washington, Katie Horn of Louisville, Pam White of Campbellsville and Keith Rhynearson of Oklahoma; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two brothers and two sisters: Floyd Wise, Ernest Wise Sr., Margaret Edith Parson of Campbellsville and Gladys Bowen of Hamilton, Ohio; several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends.She was also preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Ray Rhynearson,March 2, 1989; two brothers and one sister, Albert Wise, Richard Wise and Bessie Whitlock. FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 5, 2004 at the Parrott Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Carlis Compton BURIAL: Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery PALLBEARERS: Doug Matheny, Jeff Matheny, David Wise, Dennis Wise,Ernest Wise, Jr., Paul Wise
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Posted by John Humphress on Dec 7, 2004
Charles Reesor Pierce of Larkspur Lane, Campbellsville, son of the late Thomas Lewis Pierce and Ada Hash Pierce was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, February 26, 1915. He died at 12:15 P.M., Sunday, December 5, 2004 in Campbellsville. Age: 89 He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer and carpenter.He united in marriage to Annie Ernestine Paxton, January 6, 1940.Besides his wife, Annie Ernestine Pierce of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and one son and their spouses: Marilyn and William Terry of Paducah and Randall and Mary Pierce of Louisville; four grandchildren: Amy Jo Pierce of Bowling Green, Gina Eagan and her husband Richard of Charlotte, North Carolina; Vernon O.C. Spurling II of Louisville and Cara Terry of Paducah; two great-grandchildren: Brandon Allen Bell and Lauren Chantelle Bell of Charlotte, North Carolina; one sister, Florine Caulk of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one son, Henry Coleman Pierce, February 5, 1970; three brothers and one sister: Willis Pierce, Buckner Pierce, Omer Pierce and Mattie Walters. FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 8, 2004 atthe Parrott Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy and Rev. George R. Gaddie BURIAL: Bethlehem Cemetery in Green County PALLBEARERS: Don Green, Larry Newcomb, Lynwood Newton, Chris Reynolds, Mike Russell, Murrell Young HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Glenn Benningfield, Ed Blevins, Dennis Goodman, Ralph Hedgespeth, Ruthie Mardis, Connie Murphy, Jim Murphy, James Netherland, Margaret Parrott, Marshall Whatley, Allen Young, E. Poe Young
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Posted by John Humphress on Dec 7, 2004
Mabel Ruberts of Georgetown, Indiana, formerly of Taylor County, daughter of the late Malcolm M. Warren and Oma E. Thompson Warren was born February 3, 1916 in Larue County, Kentucky. She died at 2:40 P.M., Sunday, December 5, 2004 in Indiana. Age: 88 She united in marriage to Ranza Ruberts December 23, 1940. He preceded her in death February 8, 1992. She is survived by two daughters and their spouses: Marcia and Jack Lutz of Crestwood, Kentucky and Faye and James Smith of Louisville; five grandchildren: Holly Smith of Clarksville, Indiana, Joseph Smith of Louisville, Amy Lucas of Lexington, Kristina Lutz and Benjamin Lutz of Crestwood; three great-grandchildren: Stacy Wilkins, Ranza Wilkins and Rebecca Smith of Louisville; several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by four sisters and one brother: Velma Warren, Lucille Warren, Ida Schuler, Virginia Local Warren and Hansford Warren. FUNERAL SERVICES: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at the Parrott Ramsey Funeral Home inCampbellsville by Rev. Freddy Thompson BURIAL: Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery PALLBEARERS: Russell Lucas, Benjamin Lutz,Jack Lutz, James Smith, Joseph Smith
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Posted by John Humphress on Dec 2, 2004
Virginia McMahan of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Lynn Coakley and Hazel Jarboe Coakley was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, March 30, 1930. She died at 11:35 P.M., Wednesday, November 24, 2004, in Campbellsville. Age: 74 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 two daughters and three sons: Sharon McMahan of Louisville, Michael McMahan and wife, Jean and Richard McMahan and wife, Peggy of Campbellsville, Steven McMahan and wife, Nancy of Carrollton, Kentucky, and Lt. Col. Karen Eggert and husband, Steve of Woodbridge, Virginia; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Ann DeSpain and husband, Joe of Campbellsville; two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Gerald Carroll of New Bern, North Carolina, Ernest Montgomery of Ninety-six, South Carolina, and Phyllis Blevins of Amarillo, Texas; several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother: Martha Carroll, Jean Montgomery, and Ernest Coakley.FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 28th at the Parrott Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Skip Alexander BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery PALLBEARERS: Jon Allen, Freddie Cox, Steve Eggert, Ray Magers, Michael Reynolds, Mike Stein
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