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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 15, 2025
Dr. James Allen Ewing, affectionately known as “Big Doc” or “Poppa Doc”, the son of the late John Henry Ewing, Jr. and Vivian Muster Ewing, was born on January 22, 1942, in Green County, Kentucky. He passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 6:38 AM in Campbellsville, Kentucky, at the age of 83.
He was united in marriage to Betty Bower Ries on May 1, 1965, and she preceded him in death on March 24, 2024. Dr. Ewing was devoted to Betty for 58 years, cherishing their life together and the family they built.
Dr. Ewing professed faith in Christ and was a devoted member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church, where he faithfully served as an elder. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Navy.
Dr. Ewing graduated from Greensburg High School in 1960, where he excelled in athletics, receiving All-State honors in basketball and track. He played varsity basketball on a scholarship at Kentucky Wesleyan College and later attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Tampa General Hospital and afterward entered the United States Navy, where he was stationed in Pensacola, Florida, and Beeville, Texas as a flight surgeon. After an honorable discharge, he and Betty chose Campbellsville, KY to establish a general medical practice. After 2 ½ years, he moved to Tampa, FL to specialize in ear, nose and throat at the University of South Florida. He returned to Campbellsville in 1978 and continued to grow his practice until his retirement in 2017. Dr. Ewing served as an ENT surgeon at Taylor Regional Hospital, providing decades of dedicated care to his patients.
He was a respected member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. Deeply involved in his community, he served as past president of the Campbellsville Rotary Club, the Campbellsville-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, the Taylor County Medical Staff, and the Kentucky ENT Society.
Dr. Ewing loved living life to the fullest and enjoyed spending time with family and friends boating at Green River Lake. He treasured vacationing in Marco Island, FL, cheering on the University of Kentucky Wildcats in both football and basketball, enjoying photography, hunting duck and dove, and driving his tractor on his farm.
He is survived by his children: Dr. Jimmy Ewing and his wife Pam of Campbellsville, Jennifer Meyers and her husband Chuck of Erlanger, and Jill Lee and her husband Keith of Frankfort. He was a beloved grandfather to Shelby Ewing Gatlin and her husband Bryan, Ries Ewing and his wife Kelsey, Jennifer Mason Lee, Walker Lee, Carson Meyers, and Cooper Meyers, and a proud great-grandfather to Grayson Gatlin, Kennedy Gatlin, and Brooks Ewing. Dr. Ewing is also survived by two brothers, Jack Ewing and his wife Connie of Leitchfield, and Joe Ewing and his wife Cecilia of Nashville. He is further survived by his bonus daughter and devoted caregiver, Amanda McNeill of Campbellsville, along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends who loved him dearly. His faithful dog, Coalby, will also mourn his passing.
Visitation: Monday, August 18, 2025, 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, Campbellsville, KY.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 11:00 AM at Bethel First Presbyterian Church, 502 East Main St., Campbellsville, KY
Additional visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 AM prior to the service, at the Church.
Officiated by Rev. Jim Murphy
Burial: Bethel Cemetery, with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
Pallbearers: Steve Olt, Dr. Eugene Shively, Joe Ewing, Landon Brown, Gavin Brown, and Les Richardson
Honorary Pallbearers: Members of the Campbellsville Rotary Club and Men of the Church Fellowship Group
Expressions of Sympathy: Donations may be made to Bethel First Presbyterian Church or Hosparus of Green River.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 15, 2025
Bobby Blair of Campbellsville, son of the late Arvin Blair and Ruby Lewis Blair, was born February 10, 1937 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 5:30 A.M., Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and attended Meadowview Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army for ten years and in the Air Force twelve years.
Bobby was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after more than twenty years of service.
He united in marriage to Bettie Jewell Dean Smith June 2, 1956.
Besides his wife, Bettie Blair of Campbellsville, Bobby is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Laverne Blair of Columbia; special grandson and granddaughter: Jordan Bland and Jefra Bland-Hines and husband, Jared of Campbellsville; four great-grandchildren: Asher Hines, Harper Hines, Griffin Hines and Brody Hines; two brothers and one sister: J. D. Blair of Charleston, South Carolina, William T. Blair of Michigan and Carol Ann Forrest of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, David Lee Blair.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, August 18, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, August 18, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Brent Gupton
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 13, 2025
Gertrude Sprowles of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Milburn Hunt and Annnie Arvin Hunt, was born June 30, 1934 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:07 A.M., Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in Greensburg. Age: 91
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church.
Gertrude united in marriage to Winfred Sprowles January 16, 1954 and he preceded her in death March 4, 2020.
She was a devoted wife and mother who loved gardening and canning. Gertrude also enjoyed cooking, quilting and crocheting.
Gertrude is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Bill Worley of Louisville; special nephew, Keith Sprowles and wife, Donna of Campbellsville; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Gertrude was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: William Edward Hunt, Dale Hunt, Kenneth Hunt, Betty Morrison and Madeline Warf.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, August 15, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, August 15, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Arnold Sprowles
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 8, 2025
Eleanor Tucker Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, daughter of the late George Money and Commie Justus Sullivan Money, was born October 7, 1929 in Green County, Kentucky. She died at 6:50 P.M., Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ at an early age and served Him faithfully throughout her life. She was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church where she was very active and taught Sunday School for many years.
She united in marriage to William A. Tucker November 3, 1952 and he preceded her in death June 6, 1968. Eleanor later united in marriage to Lilburn Hedgespeth July 16, 1983 and he preceded her in death August 3, 2025.
Eleanor was a wonderful mother and grandmother who valued her family over everything but her Lord. She was a steadfast example of unconditional love and a prayer warrior who constantly prayed over her family and sought God’s guidance in everything she did.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter: Bill Tucker and wife, Janis of Knoxville, Tennessee, John Tucker and wife, Vicky of Lexington and Laura Hatcher and husband, Danny of Campbellsville; one step-son, Tony Hedgespeth and fiance’, Angela Bledsoe of Bowling Green; six grandchildren: T. J. Tucker and wife, April of Franklin, Tennessee, Tiffany Barton and husband, Daniel and Traci Price and husband, Justin of Knoxville, Tennessee, Andrea Henderson and husband, Matt of Lexington and Daniel Hatcher and wife, Megan and Brittany Hunt and husband, Jeff of Campbellsville; several great-grandchildren; one brother, George Money, Jr. and wife, Sue Ellen of Buffalo, Kentucky; one brother-in-law, Terry Sandidge of Buffalo, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters: Alton Eugene “Gene” Money, Parson Money, Cora Faulkner, Sue Sandidge, Agnes Warren, Annas Coleman and Lois McAnelly.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, August 11, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, August 11, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Griesemer
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 7, 2025
Leroy Knifley of Campbellsville, son of the late Gilbert Knifley and Cecil Bryant Knifley, was born October 6, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 5:39 P.M., Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church. Leroy loved his Lord and family.
He enjoyed working and worked every day as a farmer. Leroy was successful with everything he did.
Leroy united in marriage to Mae Sublett February 18, 1953 and she preceded him in death March 21, 2022.
He is survived by two sons: Eugene Knifley and wife, Delaine and Kenneth Knifley of Campbellsville; one grandson, Lyle Knifley and wife, Amy of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren: Aleah Knifley, Lance Knifley and Aubreigh Knifley; two brothers and one sister: Bobby Knifley and wife, Sue Ellen and Lowell Knifley and wife, Shirley of Campbellsville and Carol McKinley of Danville; one sister-in-law, Monnie Knifley of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers: James H. “Jimmie” Knifley and Russell Knifley in infancy.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul. Patton
BURIAL: Cane Valley Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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