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Rebecca Lyon Colvin

Posted by on Oct 20, 2021


Rebecca Lyon Colvin of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Earl Lyon and Sally Bartley Lyon was born August 18, 1949 in Glasgow, Kentucky. She died at 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Campbellsville after her valiant struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Age: 72
Becky accepted Jesus as her Savior early in life and was an active member at Palestine Baptist Church.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Campbellsville College and Master of Arts from Western Kentucky University and retired after teaching English and Spanish for thirty years at Campbellsville High School.
Becky enjoyed crafting, sewing, baking and watching her grandchildren. She had much rather be doing outdoor chores than housekeeping; mowing, weed eating and taking care of her flowers were her methods of de-stressing after a day of teaching. She also helped Larry with milking before going to school.
Becky united in marriage to Larry Colvin August 7, 1970. Besides her husband, Larry Colvin of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons: Robert Colvin of Campbellsville and Richard Lyon Colvin and wife, Monica of Sonora; seven grandchildren: Karmon Colvin, Les Colvin, Lee Colvin, Landon Colvin, Levi Austin, Cody Napper and wife, Mikaela, and Kobe Colvin; one sister, Nancy Lyon Moss and husband, David of Tompkinsville; three sisters-in-law: Arlene Lynch of Campbellsville and Faye Kuegel and Dianne Colvin of Owensboro, one brother-in-law, Donald Colvin of Murrel’s Inlet, South Carolina; a host of Monroe County cousins and many other relatives and friends.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 22, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Jim Hardy, Bernie Sluder, Max Wise and Bro. Jason Keltner
BURIAL: Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Aaron Anderson
Phil Hays
Ian Hoskins
Greg Long
Johnny Orberson
Kevin Rafferty
DaMarco Richardson
Greg Tucker
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Lena Campbell Harmon

Posted by on Oct 17, 2021

Lena Campbell Harmon of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charlie Campbell and Flossie Colvin Campbell, was born June 3, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 6:50 P.M., Friday, October 15, 2021 in Campbellsville.     Age: 82
She professed faith in Christ and was a lifelong member of Palestine Baptist Church.
Lena was a teller with Citizen’s Bank and also had worked as a switchboard operator, as well as a bookkeeper and secretary for her church. She had a great interest in genealogy and kept perfect photo albums. Lena also enjoyed gardening and tending to her roses and she had a special love for the children, as well as the senior adults she cared for over the years.
She united in marriage to Randall Harmon September 6, 1958.
Besides her husband, Randall Harmon of Campbellsville, she is also survived by two daughters: Shaune Harris and husband, Scott of Bowling Green and Randa Zopff and husband, Daniel of Peoria, Arizona; three grandchildren: Luke Zopff, Levi Zopff and Callie Harris; two sisters: Helen Burris and husband, Calvin of Campbellsville and Nora Susan Jarboe of Louisville; two sisters-in-law: Betty Campbell of Blackshear, Georgia and Jean Campbell of Buckeye, Arizona; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Lena was also preceded in death by two sisters: Carrie Mae Phillips and Louise Roberts and two brothers: C.W. Campbell and George Robert Campbell.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, October 18, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Jason Keltner

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATION TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT& RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Raymond Wood

Posted by on Oct 10, 2021

Raymond Wood of Campbellsville, son of the late David Guy Wood and Ethel Dile Wood, was born December 24, 1952 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 12:33 A.M., Friday, October 8, 2021 in Lebanon. Age: 68
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
Raymond was a very talented hairdresser and instructor for many years. He was a very loving “Poppy” and “Daddy” to his children and grandchildren.
He united in marriage to Janet Giles June 5, 1981 and she preceded him in death December 21, 2020.
He is survived by two daughters: Natalie Wood and Amber Wood; three grandchildren: Kolton Railley, Konnar Railley and Karley Railley; four sisters and four brothers: Norma Wright and husband, Kelly, Helen Rainwater, Melva Wood, Sue Hunt and husband, Jim, George Wood and wife, Sharon, Joe Wood and wife, Vickie, Guy Wood and wife, Rebecca, Bobby Wood and wife, Rebecca all of Campbellsville; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, David Wood.

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VISITATION: 9:00A.M-11:00A.M Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR ELKHORN BAPTIST CHURCH CHILDREN’S MINISTRY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Helen Reece Kessler

Posted by on Oct 8, 2021

Helen Reece Kessler of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Sherman Reece and Lucy Compton Reece, was born October 16, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 2:49 A.M., Thursday, October 7, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 88

She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church. Helen was a cashier at Houchens for twenty-one years then worked as a teller for Taylor County Bank until her retirement. She and James enjoyed their retirement years together in Florida. Helen was a great cook who loved to feed her family and friends; she also enjoyed horseback riding and playing cards. She united in marriage to James Elwood Kessler June 7, 1949 and he preceded her in death March 16, 2008. Helen is survived by two daughters: Donna Davis and husband, William and Tammy Cox and husband, Greg of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Jeremiah Davis and wife, Tabetha of Campbellsville, Sarah Cornette and husband, Jordan of Danville and Elijah Cox and wife, Carissa of Lexington; seven great-grandchildren: Elliott Davis and wife, Kierra, Evan Davis and fiancé, Sara Lawson, Kennadie Cornette, Rowan Cornette, Scarlett Cornette, Lincoln Cox and Nora Cox; one great-great-grandchild, Grayson Kessler Davis; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Helen was also preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Ryan Davis and two sisters: Earline Gabehart and Rachel Riggs.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M., Monday, October 11, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 12:00 P.M., Monday, October 11, 2021 at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Ron Rafferty

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

PALLBEARERS:
Elijah Cox
Elliott Davis
Evan Davis
Jordan Cornette
Alan Riggs
Mark McKinley

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATION TO BROOKSIDE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT& RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Sharon Elain Edwards

Posted by on Oct 6, 2021

Sharon Elain Edwards, 61, passed away Monday October 4, 2021 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky. She was born January 26, 1960 in Greensburg, Kentucky to the late Howard M. and Marie E. (Parnell) Pierce. She married Michael James Edwards on October 21, 1985 and he survives. God and family were most important to Sharon and encompassed her whole life.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday October 9, 2021 in Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Matthew Johnson officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Garland Brook Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Edwards Memorial Fund through the funeral home for final expenses.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Michael; daughters, Stacey (Tamage) Foster of Columbus, IN and Ashley (Eric) Walton of Elizabethtown, IN; sons, Michael Edwards of Campbellsville, KY and Steven Grapevine of Kentucky; a sister, Helen Lawson of Edinburgh, IN; brothers, Larry (Jolene) Coffey of Flat Rock, IN, Howard (Teresa) Pierce of Elizabethtown, IN and Rick (Lois) Pierce of Campbellsville, KY. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson.
You are invited to view her video tribute, light a virtual candle of remembrance and share a message of condolence or memory of Sharon with the Edwards family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com

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