Shirley Jeffries

Posted by on Sep 6, 2020

Shirley Jeffries of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Arthur Bennett, Jr. and Clarice Nichols Bennett, was born February 22, 1946 in Hart County, Kentucky.  She died at 2:42 P.M., Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her residence.        Age: 74

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She loved cooking for others and was known specifically for her pies.

Shirley united in marriage to Sheldon Jeffries June 13, 1964.

Besides her husband, Sheldon Jeffries, she is survived by one daughter and one son: Michelle Gribbins and husband, Jeff and Travis Jeffries and wife, Missy of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Adam Jeffries and Brad Gribbins of Campbellsville, and Clint Reynolds and wife, Erica of Paintsville; two great-grandchildren: Shepard Reynolds and Archer Reynolds of Paintsville; one brother and two sisters: Sylvester Bennett and wife, Teri of Elizabethtown, Judy Reynolds and husband, Raymond of Horse Cave and Debra Bennett of Radcliff; two sisters-in-law: Lou Bennett of Horse Cave and Sheila Bennett of Buffalo; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Shirley was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Kay Jeffries and two brothers: Eugene Bennett and Richard Bennett.

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VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Cliff Sullivan

BURIAL: Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Metcalfe County, KY

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Wanda Mae Curtis

Posted by on Sep 2, 2020

Wanda Mae Curtis of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John F. Wright and Tommi Brown Wright, was born July 4, 1933 in Ohio County, Kentucky.  She died at 11:32 A.M., Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Summersville.   Age:  87

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Little Flock Baptist Church in Pioneer Village.   She loved God and was a Sunday School teacher for many years.  Wanda was a life-time Weight Watchers member, an avid square dancer and a devoted wife and mother.  After moving to Campbellsville, Wanda missed her friends and neighbors on South Skyline Drive in Hillview.  Wanda enjoyed going window shopping with her granddaughters and looking at all the sparkly things.  

She united in marriage to Willard Curtis July 11, 1953 and he preceded her in death June 5, 2010.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mona and Ricky Malone of Campbellsville; three grandchildren:  Liz Williams and husband, Zac and Bekah Jeffries and husband, Justin of Lexington and Chrissy Martin and husband, Saint of Richmond; two step-grandchildren:  Andrea Prewitt and husband, Tom of Massillon, Ohio and Jason Malone and special friend, Tiffany Cox of Campbellsville; four great-grandchildren:  Tre Martin and special friend, Miranda Oliver, Haley Williams, Sebastion Jeffries and Griffin Jeffries; four step-great-grandchildren:  Logan Prewitt, Taylor Prewitt, Reese Prewitt and Lane Prewitt; one brother, Carol Wright and two sisters:  Betty Moore and Opal Shroader and their families, and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Wanda was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters:  Kenneth Wright, Douglas Wright, Paul Wright, Dorothy Turnbull and Peggy Zaremba and a special nephew, Marty Wright.

The Curtis family would like to express a special thanks to Janet Wright, The Wright Home, Bluegrass Way and Grandview Nursing & Rehab for loving and caring for their Mom and Meme.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Friday, September 4, 20202 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    7:00 P.M. Friday, September 4, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Rodney Booe and Bro. Phil Woods

BURIAL:   11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Brookland Cemetery in Shepherdsville, Kentucky                                         

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OR THE PRESS ON CAMPAIGN AT LITTLE FLOCK BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Genrose Straley

Posted by on Sep 2, 2020

Genrose Straley, 88, Campbellsville, passed away peacefully at Sunrise Nursing Home in Hodgenville, Kentucky on August 31, 2020. Genrose was born on July 24, 1932, to the late Alma and Elmer Elkins of Larue County.  She married in 1949 to the late William L. Straley of Campbellsville and was a devoted homemaker and loving mother.  Genrose and Bill had five children:  William L., III (deceased), Jeffrey (Deb), John (Barb), two daughters Gayle Feldman and Jennifer Rattliff (James).  Grandchildren Richard Deener, LeAnn Straley, Jonathan Straley, Laura Straley, Chase Feldman, Clinton Durham, Justin Rattliff, Olivia Rattliff and Samantha Willis.  Great grandchildren:  Hudson Feldman and Madelyn Lee.  Genrose was preceded in death by sister, Freedia Thompson and brother, Elmer Elkins, Jr (Junior).  She is also survived by two sisters:  Christine Lamb (Willard) and Judell Vance (Darrell) and one brother, Ruel Elkins (Marilyn), along with many nieces and nephews.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Friday September 4, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville.   The family requests all visitors to follow recommended guidelines pertaining to COVID-19  (face masks and social distancing).

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M.  Friday September 4, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 State Hwy 208, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Association of Greater Kentucky or a charity of your choice

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Tyler Akins

Posted by on Aug 31, 2020

Tyler Akins of Campbellsville, son of Pamela Diane Newton and Ernie Milburn Akins, was born May 11, 1985 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.  He died at 12:22 P.M., Sunday, August 30, 2020 in Campbellsville.       Age: 35

Tyler professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

He was an employee of Cox Interior.

Tyler had a great sense of humor and was always making everyone around him laugh.  He was a very social guy who loved music, cookouts and fishing and was the kind of person who never met a stranger. Spending time with his family was his favorite thing to do, especially the time spent with his children. 

He is survived by one son and one daughter:  Zachary Robertson and Jasmin Robertson of Campbellsville; his mother, Pam Newton of Campbellsville; his father and step-mother, Ernie and Sandy Akins of Springfield; two sisters and two brothers:  Sarah Harmon of Lexington, Tige Akins, Ernie “Sticktight” Akins and Kim Akins of Springfield many other relatives and friends.

Tyler was also preceded in death by a brother, Jonathan Harmon in infancy.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dannie Nelson

BURIAL:  Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO COMMUNITY TRANSITIONAL SERVICES AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Harold Lewis O’Banion

Posted by on Aug 23, 2020

Harold Lewis O’Banion of Campbellsville, son of the late William Bryan O’Banion and Dorothy Ray Hord O’Banion was born December 26, 1949, in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 1:13 P.M., Friday, August 21, 2020 in Campbellsville.       Age: 70

Harold professed faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

He was an auto mechanic at Ashland Broadway.

Harold was an avid UK fan who also enjoyed hunting both deer and turkey, but most of all he loved having his family and extended family at his house for get-togethers.  

He united in marriage to Nancy Matney July 22, 1972.

Besides his wife, Nancy O’Banion of Campbellsville, Harold is survived by three daughters: Kelli Bertram and husband, Allan of Campbellsville, Shelli Wilson and husband, Chris of Crestwood, and Kimberly Rogers Losch of Glasgow; four grandchildren: Cameron Wilson, Chandler Wilson, Sydney Bertram and Madison Bertram; one brother and one sister: Donald O’Banion and wife, Vicky of Campbellsville, and Diane Estep and husband, Kenneth of Elizabethton, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Sheila O’Banion of Campbellsville; several  nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Harold was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: William Ray “Banjo” O’Banion, Michael “Sleepy” O’Banion and Wanda Kay O’Banion.

WALK THROUGH VISITATION: 5:00 -8:00 P.M. Monday, August 24th

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 25, 2020

at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by

Rev. Shaun Caudill and Rev. Tim Coghill

BURIAL:Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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