Helen Sharpe

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 14, 2023

Helen Sharpe of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ras Manford Rainwater and Lillian Elizabeth Ford Rainwater, was born August 24, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 11:55 P.M., Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Campbellsville.  Age: 92

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church but had most recently been attending Salem Baptist Church.

She united in marriage to Cecil Sharpe May 26, 1951 and he preceded her in death October 5, 2013.

Helen loved being on the farm and cooking for her family.  She enjoyed spending time with her family.  She never took a vacation, always putting family and the farm first.

She is survived by one daughter and one son:  Diane Hunt and husband, Stewart of Campbellsville and Gary Wayne Sharpe and wife, Sharon of Lexington; four grandchildren:  Brian Sharpe and wife, Leah of Versailles, Melissa Kleinsasser and huband, Kris of Greenville, South Carolina, Jessica Squires and husband, Billy of Greensburg and Jonathan Hunt and wife, Allison of Versailles; nine great-grandchildren:  Norah Bennett Sharpe, McKenna Rae Kleinsasser, Madisyn Kae Kleinsasser, Meghan Elizabeth Squires, Katelynn Savannah Squires, Brinley Hope Squires, Olivia Grace Hunt, Graham Ellis Hunt and Claire Emerson Hunt; one brother and two sisters:  Billy Rainwater and wife, Bernice, Barbara Skaggs and husband, Donald and Lula Mae Bell of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Helen was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters:  Ernest Rainwater, J. D. Rainwater, Gordon Rainwater, Kenneth Rainwater, Madeline Cave and Roselyn Sprowles.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Friday, February 17, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Michael Goodwin

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH, 271 SALEM CHURCH ROAD, CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY 42718, ROBINSON CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, 2564 SMITH RIDGE ROAD, CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY 42718 OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME, 418 LEBANON AVENUE, CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY 42718.  www.parrottramsey.com

Howard Durham

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 6, 2023

Howard Durham of Campbellsville, son of the late Lee Durham and Frances Bailey Durham, was born March 20, 1930, in McLean County, Illinois.  He died at 5:00 A.M., Monday, February 6, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age:  92

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church, where he was a founding deacon and a Sunday School teacher.

Howard served his country honorably in the United States Navy and was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom. He enjoyed fishing and traveling. He loved his family and the Lord.

He united in marriage to Rachel Nelson July 4, 1953.

Besides his wife, Rachel Durham of Campbellsville, Howard is survived by one son and one daughter:  Howard Durham, and wife, Carolyn of Campbellsville and Mazetta Harden and husband, Frank of Somerset; four grandchildren: Johnathon Durham and wife, Tesla and Amanda West and husband, Jeremy of Campbellsville, Chasidy Clements and husband, Charles of Bradfordsville and Nathaniel Harden and wife, Whitney of Somerset; ten great-grandchildren: Isabella Harden, Ava Harden, Adaline Harden, Anthony Clements, Nicholas Clements, Sierra Clements, Forrest Durham, Gavin West, Grant West and Elliot West; a sister, Judy Murphy of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters:  Martha Burress and Betty Carol Hall.

Leona Crain

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 3, 2023

Leona Crain of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Colman Kiper and Marie Carter Kiper, was born August 19, 1949 in Grayson County, Kentucky.  She died at 5:05 A.M., Thursday, February 2, 2023 in Campbellsville.    Age: 73

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.

Leona was a retired secretary at Campbellsville Baptist Church.

She loved being a grandma and loved her family dearly.

She is survived by one daughter and one son:  Lauren Gordon of Campbellsville and Ashley Crain of Oregon; four grandchildren:  Clayton Gordon, Jessalyn Gordon, Lena Gordon and Coleman Gordon; three sisters:  Helena Perry of Tennessee, Marietta Dennison and Regina Miller and husband, Merle of Indiana; former son-in-law, Johnny Gordon of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Leona was preceded in death by a brother, Leo Kiper.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M., Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    3:00 P.M., Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

Linda Faye Boston

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 1, 2023

Linda Faye Boston Campbellsville formerly of Bowling Green, KY, was the daughter of the late Aubrey Smith and Hattie Smith.  Linda was born June 17, 1940 in Warren County Kentucky.  She departed this life at 6:05 AM Monday, January 31, 2023 in Campbellsville.  Age: 82 Linda Smith grew up in Bowling Green, KY where she met and married her life partner, Dempsey “Bud” Boston.  They embarked on their marriage journey in 1955.  To this union was born 3 children, Terry Boston (Deceased) Tonia Gaddis (Allen) and Travis Boston (Jay).  Linda was an active homemaker, she had a green thumb for flowers and plants and served many years in the banking industry.  After the death of her husband Bud and then her oldest son Terry, she moved to Campbellsville to be closer to Tonia and her kids.

Linda took great pride in her home and was often on the cutting edge of fashion and design in decorating her home with chic decor, ranging from modern art pieces to Texas flags. She was a faithful and loving spouse, mother and grandmother.  In her later years she very much enjoyed traveling with her family and she loved to tell them stories of her childhood and the early days of her and Bud’s marriage.

Linda had professed faith in Christ and attended church with Allen and Tonia as her health allowed.  She used to enjoy going to hear Allen sing in the Gospel group he was a part of.

Linda leaves to honor and cherish her memory her daughter Tonia (Allen) and her son Travis (Jay). Her brother, Doyle Smith, her Nephew Mark Smith (Liz) and her great niece Maddie.  Her legacy also includes five Grandchildren: Joel (Deceased), Jessa, Jaxon, June, and Jenny Gaddis and a great nephew, Vincent Smith (Deceased).  Linda was proceeded in death by 2 other brothers who died in early childhood, Rodney and Wendell.

The family will receive friends and family 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. (EST), Thursday February 2, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville.  There will be an additional visitation Friday  11AM – 2 PM (CST) at Hardy & Sons Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel.  We will all celebrate Linda’s life at 2:00 P.M. Friday with her son- in- law, Allen Gaddis officiating.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Bowling Green.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES TO HELP SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS WORLDWIDE.  DONATIONS MAY BE MADE AT EITHER FUNERAL HOME.

Milford Henry Lowe

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 31, 2023

Milford Henry Lowe of Merrimac, son of Robie Lowe and Luvenia Wooley Lowe,  was born April 19, 1938,  in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 8:00 A.M., Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Merrimac.   Age:  84

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Merrimac Christian Church.

Milford was a retired farmer and a former member of the Merrimac Masonic Lodge and had served two terms as a Taylor County Magistrate.  He was a people person and was known for always having a team of mules in parades and get togethers.

Milford united in marriage to Betty Cox December 21, 1963.

Besides his wife, Betty Lowe of Merrimac, Milford is survived by two sons and two daughters:  Robie Lowe and Russell Wayne and wife, Clara of Merrimac, Lisa Garrett and husband, Curtis of Elk Horn and Debbie Nelson and husband, Leon of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren:  Rebecca Lowe, Betty Lowe, Matthew Lowe, Kevin Lowe, John Murphy, Emily Garrett and Jacqueline  Graves and husband, Dustin; one expected great-grandchild; one brother, David Lowe and wife, Susie of Franklin, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Milford was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters:  Roger Lowe, Charles E. Lowe, Ruth Owens and Carl Ray Lowe in infancy and Ina Catherine Lowe in infancy.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Don Gowin and Bro. Gerald Armstrong

BURIAL:   Merrimac Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE MERRIMAC CEMETERY FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME