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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 15, 2020
Gusta Brown Garrett, daughter of the late Ray Cox and Nora Mae Hughes Cox, was born February 27, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 11:35 A.M., Monday, January 13, 2020 in Louisville. Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ and attended Campbellsville Baptist Temple.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of The Loom.
Gusta was a loving mother and grandmother who liked to stay active and productive and could always be found sewing, working in her yard, gardening or canning food.
She united in marriage to Garnie Garrett, December 26, 1980 and he preceded her in death July 4, 1989.
She is survived by two daughters: Donna Lile and husband, Ricky of Campbellsville and Kathy Wiser and husband, Ray of Bradfordsville; three grandchildren: Jennifer Browning and fiancé, Milton Hammons of Burgin, Brandy Chelf and husband, Scott and Brent Lile and wife, Jessica of Campbellsville; seven great-grandchildren: Clay Rodgers, Landon Browning, Noah Chelf, Evelyn Chelf, Scotty Chelf, Ashton Chelf and Owen Lile; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Gusta was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Tammy Wiser April 27, 1992 and six brothers and three sisters: Aaron Cox, Roy Cox, Ed Cox, Coy Cox, Howard Cox, Andy Cox, Vernith Parrish, Ida Bell Wilson and Elizabeth Cox.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 17, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Jase Divens
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 14, 2020
Walter H. “Perk” Perkins, son of the late Walter Perkins and Mae Logan Perkins, was born October 16, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:22 P.M., Monday, January 13, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Walter was a retired employee of Atmos Energy after forty years of service.
Margaret recalled never hearing Walter say, “wish I didn’t have to work today”. That is how much he truly enjoyed being around people. He was known as a “Mr. Fix It” and was the rock of the family. He also loved to camp and just enjoyed life.
Walter united in marriage to Margaret Durham January 12, 1962.
Besides his wife, Margaret Durham Perkins of Campbellsville, he is survived by
one son and two daughters: Steve Parker and Shari Walters and Timmy Nicholas of Campbellsville and Shanna Smith of Chattanooga, Tennessee; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Agnes Rainwater of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Walter was also preceded in death by two brothers: Ellis Perkins and Ralph Perkins in infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 17, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jim Collison, III and Rev. Leo Curry
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 13, 2020
 Dr. Robert Lee “Bob” Doty of Campbellsville, son of the late Robert Lee Doty, Sr. and Eddie Broaddus Doty, was born May 19, 1935 in Garrard County, Kentucky. He died at 11:35 A.M., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 84
He was an active member of his Sunday school class at Campbellsville Baptist Church and previously served as minister for a Baptist congregation in southern Illinois. He participated in many evangelical and medical mission trips to various countries, and he was a significant contributor to a church in Bolivia.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Most of Dr. Doty’s life was devoted to education. He earned an Associate of Science degree from Henry Ford Community College in Michigan, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown College where he later served on the Georgetown College Board of Trustees and was inducted into Georgetown College’s Hall of Fame, a Bachelor of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Masters of Art in English Literature and a doctorate in Victorian literature from the University of Kentucky. He served one year as Scholar for Kentucky Humanities Council. He has received many honors for his dedication to education and service to his community such as being named Campbellsville Business and Professional Women’s Club Man of the Year, the Campbellsville-Taylor County Chamber Man of the Year, the Campbellsville University Academic Excellence Award and professor emeritus status at Campbellsville University. Dr. Doty retired from Campbellsville University as an English professor.
As an Eagle Scout, Dr. Doty received national recognition from the Boy Scouts of America for his dedication in assisting other young men in achieving their Eagle Scout status. He was introduced to photography by his high school principal and from that grew a passion for nature and architecture that was evident in every shot he took during his many travels. Dr. Doty was also an avid fisherman who spent one week, every year, for thirty-eight years in Canada on an extreme camping and fishing trip with friends.
Dr. Doty is survived by his sister, Jewell Newton of Irvine, Kentucky; many nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; fourteen great-great nieces and great-great nephews; respected colleagues and cherished friends.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Charles Doty, James Doty and Margaret West.
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Campbellsville, Kentucky Service Information:
VISITATION: 4:00-8:00 P.M., January 17, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. Greg Mobley
Irvine, Kentucky Service Information:
VISITATION: 1:00-3:00 P.M., Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with burial in Irvine, Kentucky
Dr. Doty supported many organizations. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dr. Doty’s memory to the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, the following Boy Scout Councils- Lincoln Heritage or the Bluegrass Council, Campbellsville University, Georgetown College, The Nature Conservancy or the University of Kentucky English Department.
Donations may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 5, 2020
Franklin Heistand Underwood, son of the late Bennie Underwood and Elsie A. Underwood was born December 5, 1944 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 75
He professed faith in Christ.
He was a retired employee of Fruit of The Loom.
He united in marriage to Carolyn Underwood June 18, 1965.
Besides his wife, Carolyn Underwood of Campbellsville he is survived by one daughter, Beverly Dupps and husband, Tony of Louisville; one sister, Commie Caulk and husband, Bobby of Campbellsville and one brother, Garland Underwood of Elizabethtown; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers: Essie Vance, Mona Brewer, Lovie Brewer, Jack Underwood and Joe Underwood.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dannie Nelson and Bro. Colton Hughes
BURIAL: Poplar Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 5, 2020
David L. Henderson Sr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Lloyd Ellis Henderson and Mary Louise VanCleave Henderson, was born August 9, 1931 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:35 A.M., Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he was an Elder, song leader and Sunday School Teacher. David was a former employee of Carnation Milk Company and McMahan Cherry Furniture until their closing. He also was a farmer. He was a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels and the Edward O’Banion post No. 82. David served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He united in marriage to Shirley Bell December 27, 1954 and they enjoyed sixty five years together.
Besides his wife, Shirley Henderson, he is survived by his son, David Henderson Jr. of Campbellsville; grandson, Gabe Henderson of Shelbyville; one brother, Lloyd Henderson Jr. and wife, Charlotte of Elizabethtown and two sisters-in-law: Barbara Henderson and Carolyn Bell of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, William A. “Bill” Henderson May 30, 2009.
VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Paul J. Dicken
BURIAL: Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT &RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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