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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 1, 2019
Judge Edwin P. Abell of Campbellsville, died Monday, September 30, 2019. Age: 78
Edwin graduated from the University of Kentucky School of Law in 1965 as their first recipient of a Juris Doctorate Degree.
He retired as District Judge of the 11th Judicial District after 18 years on the bench.
Ed was former President of the Kentucky Cemetery Association and Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. He was the founding member of Crossroads Developers, a former member of the Taylor Regional Hospital Board and served in the Kentucky Army Reserve.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean Elizabeth Patterson (Pat) Abell; one daughter, Alyson Abell Thompson and husband, Dale Thompson of Summersville, Kentucky; one son, Shaun Patterson Abell and his fiancée, Michelle Hollen Yaden of Bardstown, Kentucky; one grandson, Payton Thompson and wife, Hayley of Summersville, Kentucky and one granddaughter, Haley Jean Abell of Bardstown, Kentucky; special cousins, Doug & Kathleen Tucker of Campbellsville; and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 Thursday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 11:00 A.M., Friday at our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 4, 2019 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville by Deacon Dennis May and Dr. Brad Palmer
ENTOMBMENT: Family Estate at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
PALLBEARERS:
Barry Blevins
Gary Quisenberry
Max Leach
John Waldrop
Doug Tucker
Ben Harrison
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Honorable Mike Hall, Sr.
David Johnson
Honorable Connie Phillips
Honorable John Bertram
David Tucker
Ricky Sparkman
John Frank
Members of the 11th Judicial District Judiciary and Bar Associations
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE TAYLOR COUNTY SPCA at PO BOX 1301, Campbellsville, KY 42719. OR HOME FOR THE INNOCENTS
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 1, 2019
Kay Lou Lee of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Virgil Edward Conley and Marsha Mae Mosher Conley, was born October 5, 1936 in Ingham County, Michigan. She went to her eternal heavenly home at 1:19 P.M., Saturday, September 28, 2019 at her residence in Campbellsville, KY, at the age of 82.
Kay professed faith in Christ in 1954 and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church and was previously active at The Rock Community Worship Center.
Her greatest accomplishment in life, second only to her strong faith in Jesus Christ, was her family, each of whom she prayed for daily by name and in whom she instilled that same strong faith.
She was a retired librarian at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee.
She united in marriage to Dr. Philip M. Lee July 3, 1954 and he preceded her in death February 15, 2009.
She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Cynthia Kay Purdy and husband, Jerry of Collierville, Tennessee; Donald W. Lee and wife, Sharon of Memphis, Tennessee; Christine Sooriya-Arachchi and husband, Gamini of Campbellsville; and John David Lee and wife, Alison of Olive Branch, Mississippi; twelve grandchildren: thirteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Kay was also preceded in death by a son, David James Lee and a brother, Terry L. Conley, Sr.
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VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 1, 2019
 Sharon “Sue” Brockman daughter of Lucille Franklin Brockman and the late Charles Brockman was born February 16, 1953 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 2:00 A.M., Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Greensburg. Age: 66
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church but attended Bible Baptist Tabernacle. She was always glad to go to church. Sue loved life and everybody and always had a ready smile.
Besides her mother, Lucille Brockman of Campbellsville, who is currently residing at Green Hill Manor in Greensburg, she is survived by one brother, Charles Edward Brockman of Campbellsville; two nephews and one niece: Robert Brockman and Denise Brockman of Houston, Texas and John Edward Brockman of Campbellsville; great nieces and nephews: Taelor Brockman and Maruie Brockman of Houston, Texas; Levi Brockman and a very special great niece, Denae Brockman and fiancé, Noah Layton of Campbellsville; two great-great nephews: Zakari and Zakhi Jefferson; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one great niece, Brittany Brockman.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Bob Cutler
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 25, 2019
Laura E. Farrar, 59, of the Levelwoods Community, died peacefully at her home on September 23, 2019. She and her husband, Mark A. Farrar had recently celebrated their 35th anniversary. Born June 13, 1960, in San Francisco California, she was the daughter of Mr. Alfred E. Harris and Mrs. Sydney Cotton. Laura lived her early life in Kitsap County, Washington, where she graduated from Kitsap County High School and later, Washington State University. She also earned several Master’s Degrees in counseling and education from Tarleton State and Western Kentucky Universities. She also was a certified horse instructor with the British Equestrian Society. In 1983, she volunteered for active duty service in the United States Army. Commissioned a 2LT in the Transportation Corps, she held several distinctive division level leadership positions in the famed 3rd Armored Division Federal, Republic of Germany before leaving active service to pursue motherhood. Her awards include the Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon and the Cold War Service Medal among others. She was employed as an English teacher at several Kentucky schools (both private and public) with the most time spent at Larue County High School from which she retired. She was also an active community volunteer leader. Some of these leadership roles included Dog 4H Club, Pony Club and over twenty years of Sunday school instruction. A published author, she is best known for her novel “Legs, the Journey of an American Thoroughbred” which is both a novel and a critique of the horse slaughter industry. A skilled flautist, she was typically first chair flute in many wind ensembles and performed at church, military and public events worldwide. However, Laura was best known as an extremely talented and skilled horse rider, trainer, breeder and horse farm director. Her equine pursuits included higher level dressage competition, trail riding (which both she and her husband enjoyed immensely) and contributed over thirty years of sidesaddle demonstration and participation in the reenacting and living history hobby. She was a member of and served on the session of Bethel First Presbyterian Church Campbellsville, Kentucky. Laura will be remembered for being a devoted wife and mother, a person with an exceptionally keen intellect and wit, sincere religious devotion, in depth knowledge of English literature and a true friend of the many horses she rescued from the horse slaughter industry. Survivors include her parents, Alfred E. Harris of Poulsbo, Washington and Mrs. Sydney Cotton of Bremerton, Washington; husband Mark A. Farrar, US Army (ret) of Campbellsville; son CPT Victor Farrar, US Army IN and his wife, Marsalie McKenzie of Ft. Benning, Georgia; daughters: Elizabeth and her husband, Anthony Heiskell of Louisville, LT Emily Turner and her husband, LT Caleb Turner of Elizabethtown, Hope Ballard and her husband, Logan Ballard of Buffalo; brother, Dr. Peter Harris and his wife, Ellen; grandsons: Anderson Ballard and Emmett Turner and several nieces and nephews.
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Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Bethel First Presbyterian Church
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at Bethel First Presbyterian Church, 502 East Main St, Campbellsville KY followed by graveside services at Levelwoods farm with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Contributions in Laura’s name can be made to the American Standardbred Rescue Organization.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 23, 2019
Jerry Williams of Campbellsville, son of the late C.M. Williams and Lera Morrison Williams, was born March 29, 1935 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 2:55 A.M., Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 84
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.
Jerry was a member of the Pitman Masonic Lodge #124 F&AM for some 58 years.
He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and was also a farmer.
Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and being outdoors.
He united in marriage to Zola Gupton March 14, 1955. She preceded him in
death May 18, 1974.
He later united in marriage to Katherine Pollard March 28, 1981.
Besides his wife, Katherine Pollard Williams of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son, Jay Williams and wife, Melissa of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; one step-daughter, Deeanna Reeder of Columbia; one step-son, Robert Hamlett of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Nicholas Ryan Williams and Victoria Lera Williams; five step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; three sisters: Eloise Elmore, Clara Newton and Anna Williams of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Jerry was also preceded in death by one daughter, Gail Bright; one grandson, Matt Bright; one step-daughter, Judy Hamlett Nunn; and four sisters: Betty Pyles, Cena Hottle, Audrey Rhinehart and Nellie Catherine Williams.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, September 23, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 P.M., September 23, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Robert Adkins
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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