Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 23, 2025
Chief Charles W. Shaw July 5, 1946 – April 20, 2025
Charles (Charlie) Shaw, age 78, of Campbellsville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his home.
Born on July 5, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William Q. Shaw and Dorothy Brown Shaw.
On August 1, 1970, Charles married Suellen Coker and together they shared 54 years of love, partnership and devotion. Their bond was the foundation of a life filled with family, faith and community.
Charles professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church. He served as an Elder on the Session and his passion was the Building and Grounds Committee. His faith and devotion to God played a central role in his life.
Charles moved to Campbellsville, after high school graduation in 1965 to obtain his degree at Campbellsville College. He joined the Fire Departments shortly after. He was instrumental in creating various programs within the Fire Service, both in the State of Kentucky and throughout the nation. He taught and served many years at the National Fire Academy. Charles found great joy in serving various civic duties as well: the City Council, 4th of July Committee and Toys for Tots. He gave so much of his time and heart to the absolute success of these projects.
After his almost 40 year career with the Kentucky Department of Education, teaching and training emergency service personnel, he retired as the Training Coordinator for Area 14 Kentucky State Fire Rescue Training. He was blessed to have developed that program that was second to none and a model to other states. In that capacity, he made a profound impact on the fire rescue training community, helping to shape the education and preparedness of emergency responders across the region. Through a relentless demand for excellence and attention to detail, he made sure that firefighters could receive high quality training in their communities in order to better serve their communities and save lives.
Charles also served as the Chief of Campbellsville-Taylor County Rescue, where he dedicated 30 years to saving lives and serving his community. He was the leader of many accomplishments including a building project, taking on the county EMS, developing a regional dive team, TRH partnership in the trauma program, regional hazmat and one of the few technical rescue teams in the state. He volunteered with the Campbellsville and Taylor County Fire Departments and was the special events coordinator for the Kentucky Fire Commission, helping organize statewide events to support Kentucky’s fire service and emergency responders. Chief Shaw took the most pride in the development of leaders-always leaning on his motto: “Quality is never an accident. It is the result of intelligent effort.” He led by example and gave people the tools to become leaders and to excel at what they do.
Charles was relentless in his pursuit of excellence and unwavering in his standards. His commitment to the highest level of performance in every aspect of his life earned him deep respect from colleagues and friends. He also coordinated funerals for fallen emergency service members, handling those sacred moments with the utmost care, dignity and respect. His works during those times provided comfort to grieving families and honored the sacrifices of those who served.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Suellen Coker Shaw, and his children: Scott Shaw (and his wife, Beth), Billy Hubbard (and the late Tandy Hubbard), Molly Hubbard Pepper (and her husband, Tyler), and the late Johnny Hubbard. He is also remembered by his bonus daughter, Robin Christie.
He was a proud grandfather to six grandchildren: Ben and Madelyn Shaw of Cincinnati, Ohio; Allison and Brier Pepper of Bloomington, Indiana; and Taylor Kate and Mills Hubbard of Lexington, Kentucky. He is also survived by the best fur granddog, Teddy Shaw, along with many nieces and nephews.
Family was at the heart of Charles’ life, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He is also survived by his brother, Jim Q. Shaw, Sr. (and his wife Cathy) of Hodgenville, Kentucky, and his brother-in-law, Mark Coker (and his wife, Gina) of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, Kentucky. The Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. officiated by beloved pastor, Rev. Jim Murphy. Burial will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery.
Pallbearers are: Robby Bryant, Randy Cox, Howard Dobson, Jr., Terry Feather, Brent Lile, Daron Vaughn and Tony Young. Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to: Bethel First Presbyterian Church, Gideon Bibles or the Crusade for Children. Honorary Pallbearers: Bob Buckner, Mike Ramsey, Troy Webster, Marc Myres and Campbellsville-Taylor Fire Departments. And very special thanks to Honorary Pallbearers Teresa Turner, R.N. and Michelle Jeffries. Charles loved these two women as they cared for him physically, emotionally, prayerfully and lovingly. They have been incredibly precious in his sight.
Charles will be remembered for his steady presence, unwavering loyalty and the love he gave so freely to all. His legacy lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 21, 2025
Julia Brockman Reynolds of Campbellsville, daughter of Harry Weldon Brockman, Sr. and Nancy Jane Curry Brockman, was born October 23, 1933 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 1:24 P.M., Sunday, April 20, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
She professed faith in Christ.
Julia was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom after thirty-three years of service.
She is survived by two daughters: Bonnie Shuffett and husband, Don of Greensburg and Vickie Mills and husband, Allen of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Ashley Shuffett and wife, Andi and Luke Shuffett and wife, Kristy of Greensburg, Farrah Hord and husband, Scott of Campbellsville and McKenzie Compton of Chicago; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three brothers: Joe Brockman, Jimmie Brockman and Jesse Brockman; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Shannon Shuffett Edwards and one brother and two sisters: Hollis Brockman, Ethel Pollard and Jean Corbin.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M.. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Parrott Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Ashley Shuffett
BURIAL: Liberty Separate Baptist Church Cemetery, Green County, Kentucky
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 15, 2025
Vera Page Nealy Ware of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charles Ralph Page and Eva Mae Page, was born May 24, 1941 in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. She died at 3:26 A.M., Monday, April 14, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Asbury Methodist Church.
Vera was a retired teacher’s aide.
She united in marriage to Kenneth Logan Nealy July 19, 1968 and he preceded her in death November 23, 1998. She later united in marriage to Robert Eldred “Bob” Ware June 9, 2007 and he preceded her in death August 2, 2019.
Vera is survived by one daughter and one son: Leslie Corbin of Campbellsville and Lincoln Nealy and wife, Cindy of Illinois; eight grandchildren: Holly Begley and husband, Eric, Zachary Corbin and Andrea Corbin of Campbellsville, Ashley Dehoff, Toni Rollins, Tarrah Wilson, Kyle Nealy and Brooke Shepherd; two great-grandchildren: Andy Begley and Colt Begley; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Charles Nealy and one brother and one sister: Fred Page and Amy Barrett.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Jason Roop
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY MAY BE SENT 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 Apr 15, 2025
Ella Mae Warren Eads Bocook, age 100, died April 12, 2025. A native of Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky, she was born to the late Sam and Lizzie Warren on February 10, 1925.
She was preceded in death by her brother Wesley Warren, brother Ansel Warren, nephew Carter Warren, nephew Edwin Warren, great nephew Ricky Warren, and husband Rollin Bocook.
Ella was office secretary to R. W. Meister at M & K Household Supply Co. until she quit her job to join her Army husband in Germany.
She was a longtime member, organist, and Sunday school teacher at Immanuel Methodist Church in Louisville before moving with her husband to attend Cooper Memorial Methodist Church. Prior to her death, she attended Arcade Baptist Church.
Ella retired from Amerisource Health Service, having worked there for 17.5 years. She is survived by nephew Larry M. Warren, great niece Marra Warren, great niece Susanna Warren, great great niece Savanna Lewis, and great great nephew Chad Warren, all of Columbus, Ohio.
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GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 18, 2025 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Campbellsville
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 15, 2025
Nell Burton Tapscott Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William C. Tapscott and Mary Ethel Burton Tapscott, was born February 5, 1924 in Hustonville, Kentucky. She died at 8:30 A.M., Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 101
The family moved to Campbellsville in 1939 when her father was named a head teller at Taylor County Bank.
She professed faith in Christ and was baptized by her cousin, J. Chester Badgett, and was one of the oldest members of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Nell went to Campbellsville High School where she met and married Frank Page Smith on March 6, 1943. They celebrated seventy years together in 2013.
During World War II, Nell worked at the Ration Board giving out coupons. Later, she was a social worker for twenty-five years.
She and Frank Page visited all fifty states, at least ten countries and several cruises. They loved to travel. They also loved UK basketball. They became snow birds in 1979 when they retired. They wintered in Naples, Florida for forty years.
Nell is survived by one son and one daughter: Ray Smith and wife, Judy and Jan Feese and husband, Mitchell of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Dr. Jeff Smith and wife, Dr. Kristen Smith of Morrisville, North Carolina, Eric Lane and wife, Kelly of Campbellsville, Jennifer Toprani and husband, Steve of Monogahela, Pennsylvania and Kristi Inguaggiato and husband, Jason of Jamestown; seven great-grandchildren: Thomas and Madalyn Smith, Madison Lane, Josh Inguaggiato and Will, Sophia and Matthew Toprani; a devoted caregiver, Delores Newton; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; her two sisters: Frances and Lewis Jones, Katherine Wheeler and one brother, John William and Pat Tapscott. She was also preceded in death by one great-grandson, Mason Lane.
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VISITATION: 10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M., Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:30 P.M., Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum
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