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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 10, 2019
David E. Dudgeon of Campbellsville, son of Frances Brown Dudgeon and the late William Edwin Dudgeon, was born September 22, 1950 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:55 A.M., Sunday, September 8, 2019 in Elizabethtown. Age: 68
He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was awarded the
National Defense Service Medal and the Expert Rifle Badge.
David was self-employed as owner and operator of David’s Auto Sales.
Favorite hobbies of David’s was collecting and working on cars. He also enjoyed going to stock car races and was always picking on those he liked.
He united in marriage to Jane Sluder July 31, 1971.
Besides his wife, Jane Dudgeon of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: David Dudgeon and wife, Dana and Karen Bell and husband, Stephen of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Wesley Bell and Ansley Bell; his mother, Frances Dudgeon of Campbellsville; three sisters: Jen Wright and husband, John and Helen Sebastian of Campbellsville and Lenn Beatty of Lancaster; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Jeff Newton
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 30, 2019
 Stephen Jay Crye of Lexington, son of the late Kenneth Crye and Jeannette Wright Crye, was born June 5, 1958 in Richmond, Indiana. He died at 11:04 A.M., Thursday, August 29, 2019 in Lexington. Age: 61
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Stephen served his country honorably in the United States Air Force.
He was an employee of the Physical Plant at the University of Kentucky as a supervisor for the custodial team and previously worked as a jeweler in California. Stephen was an avid UK fan who loved his grandchildren and his animals.
He united in marriage to Amanda Sublett on September 5, 2015.
Besides his wife, Amanda Sublett Crye of Lexington, he is survived by a daughter, Brandi O’Neil and husband, Bill of Glendale, Arizona; a step-daughter, Michelle Studebaker of Glendale, California; one granddaughter, Riley Carter O’Neil of Glendale, Arizona; one step-granddaughter, Savannah Studebaker of Glendale, California; one brother, Jim Crye and wife, Charlotte of Clay City, Kentucky; one nephew, Johnathan White of Columbus, Ohio; father-in-law, Leonard Sublett and wife, Corrine of Campbellsville; brother-in-law, Neil Sublett and wife, Amanda of Campbellsville; and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 2:00P.M., Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Jim Collison, Jr. and Bro. Mark Cundiff
BURIAL: Good Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 28, 2019
 Kenneth Donald Litton of Flat Top Lake, West Virginia passed away on Monday August 26, 2019. Ken was born December 4, 1934 in Glasgow, West Virginia. The son of Virginia N. McQuillen Litton and Orville Donald Litton. Ken was one of 5 children, surviving brothers Charles, Douglas and besides his parents, is preceded in death by siblings Rebecca, David and Keith.
In 1952 Ken enrolled at Marshall College, Huntington, West Virginia and graduating in 1956. While at Marshall he was a member of the Army R.O.T.C., a charter member of the military Scabbard and Blade society, head of student body (Chief Justice), The Robe, honor society and Tau Kappa Epsilon. Upon graduation with an Army 2nd Lt. Commission, December 1956, he was assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia.
He attended The Army Infantry School, Army Parachute School and Army Jumpmaster Parachute School requiring twenty-eight weeks of infantry training. After graduation he was assigned to the 24th Infantry Division, 21st Infantry (Gimlets) Regiment, Korea. During his sixteenth month assignment in Korea he was an infantry platoon leader of units deployed on the thirty-eight parallel Panmunjom areas Korea. In 1959 he was a charter organizing member of the 1st Special Forces, 16th Group, Green Berets, established under the orders of President John F. Kennedy. He attended the Special Warfare School and completed his military career as the rank of Captain.
Upon leaving military service, Ken moved to Louisville where he met the pride of his life and loving wife of nearly 55 years, Peggy Francis Gaddie. They were married on 19 September 1964. Together, they had one son, Kenneth Donald Litton, Jr.
It is also when in Louisville when Ken began his professional career where he worked as a sales engineer for Link Belt Corporation, a mechanical power transmission manufacturer. A born engineer, Ken focused his efforts on the metals and mining industries and spent the bulk of his 50-year career with Reliance Electric / Dodge. There he held a number of engineering, national sales and global marketing roles and played an instrumental role in developing a number of drive systems for conveying and bulk material equipment. Within the industry he was known globally as a trusted innovator and partner developing a number of strategic alliances that ultimately pushed the envelope of production efficiency and helped shape the configuration of material production for the metals and mining industry.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Litton; brothers: Charles and Doug; son, Ken, Jr. and his wife, Eleanor and three grandchildren, Kathryn, William and Trey; a sister-in-law, Betty Hinton and a nephew, Robby Gaddie.
A memorial service will be held at 12pm on Friday August 30th at United Methodist Temple, Beckley WV with Pastor Steve Hamrick officiating. Rite of committal will follow on Saturday at the Gaddie / Litton cemetery in Campbellsville, KY with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may visit family 1 hour prior to the service at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial contributions to be made to United Methodist Temple, 201 Templeview Drive, Beckley WV 25801
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 26, 2019
Walter Forrest of Elk Horn, son of the late Alfred Lee Forrest and Maggie Belle Leonard Forrest, was born July 15, 1921, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 3:30 P.M., Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Elk Horn. Age: 98
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of White’s Ridge General Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of World War II and served his country honorable in the United States Army.
Walter was a retired employee of Bourbon Cooperage after twenty-eight years of service and also a farmer.
He united in marriage to Elizabeth Bright October 8, 1949 and she preceded him in death March 6, 2016.
He is survived by one son and three daughters: Ronald Forrest and wife, Nancy of Elk Horn, Brenda Haycraft and husband, Darrell of Louisville, Donna Lankford and husband, Mike of Pekin, Indiana and Michelle Forrest of Nashville, Tennessee; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lena Brockman of Casey Creek; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Alfred Forrest, Russell Forrest, Robert Forrest, Patsy Piercy, Martha Gabehart and Gene Sanders.
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Cremation was chosen by the family.
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 25, 2019
 Phillip Johnson of Louisville, son of the late Verlin Johnson and Aggie Bradley Johnson, was born May 7, 1943 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He died at 2:20 A.M., Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Louisville. Age: 76
Phillip worked in the railroad industry for many years as a welder, painter and general handyman.
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting or anything having to do with the woods.
He united in marriage to Bonnie Wilcher May 16, 1964.
Besides his wife, Bonnie Wilcher Johnson of Louisville, he is survived by one son, Wayne Johnson of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 26, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, Kentucky
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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