Howard Henry “Hook” Rice, 84, of Birmingham, Alabama passed
away August 20, 2020 after a brief illness. Born and raised In Campbellsville,
Kentucky, he was the only son of Evelyn Henry Rice and Dr. Howard Rice. He was
a proud alumnus of The College of William and Mary where he was a member Of
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Howard then earned a degree from Vanderbilt Law
School.
He spent 2 years in the US Army 101st Airborne
Division stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky before beginning his dream career
with the FBI. He worked in both Milwaukee, WI and Newark, NJ while with the
FBI.
In 1969, Howard, his wife, and children moved to Montgomery,
Alabama for him to take a job as head of investigations with South Central
Bell. Upon retiring he worked with the state Attorney General’s office.
Hook, as he was affectionately known was an avid reader and
wine connoisseur. He also enjoyed gardening and stamp collecting. But above all
these interests came sports. He loved watching his children and grandchildren
compete in everything from football to tennis to BMX racing.
As usual with most Kentuckians, Hook loved to watch UK
basketball. If a game were not televised where he was, he would call his mother
and receive a play by play over the phone.
Howard is survived by his wife of 22 years, Glenda G. Rice.
His children Chris Rice (Ange), Jeff Rice (Cecile), and Evelyn Rice O’Leary
(Joe). His Beloved grandchildren Taylor Rice (Krysta), Michael O’Leary, Jacob
Rice, William O’Leary, Matthew Rice, and Kendall Rice. And as of August 27,
2020, great grandson Raylen James Rice!
Memorials can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The graveside service for Howard Henry Rice will be Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Brookside Cemetery.
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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
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
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
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
