Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 4, 2019
J.R. Bowen of Campbellsville, son of the late James Herbert Bowen and Maude Lee Wade Bowen, was born November 20, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Louisville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mannsville United Methodist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
J.R. was a retired dairy and tobacco farmer and an accomplished watermelon grower.
J.R. served his church, country, and community with constant devotion and abiding love. He was a caring husband, loving father, and proud PaPaw. J.R. was a humble leader, trusted counselor, and a teacher to all who wished to learn. His friendship and testimony made a difference in the lives of many but most especially for his family. He is and continues to be a good and faithful servant of God.
He united in marriage to Bernice Mardis May 19, 1954.
Besides his wife, Bernice Mardis Bowen of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Mike Bowen and wife, April of Campbellsville and Robin Bowen and husband, Daniel Bucca of Alexandria, Virginia; four grandchildren: Clay Bowen of Campbellsville, Shelley Hamilton and husband, Shawn of Cox’s Creek, Joseph Bucca of Alexandria, Virginia and Emma Bucca of Alexandria Virginia; two great-grandchildren: Blake Hamilton and Bailey Hamilton; one brother and one sister: Kenneth Bowen and wife, Mildred and Faye Vaughn and husband, William of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Hollis Earl Bowen, Lewis Bowen, Lucia “May” Rock and Catherine Johnson.
VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Monday, May 6, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. John Hall and Rev. Troy Elmore
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 May 3, 2019
Ray England of Campbellsville, son of the late Hollis England and Myrtle Clark England, was born July 15, 1948 in Barren County, Kentucky. He died at 6:17 A.M., Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 70
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Holiness faith
Ray was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom, having worked in both Campbellsville and Jamestown for over thirty-seven years.
He enjoyed watching the UK Wildcats, all westerns, the Young and Restless, Jerry Springer and General Hospital. He loved his family and enjoyed visiting his brothers and sisters just about every day.
He is survived by three sisters: Judy Gwinn, Emma Jean Lewis and Rosemary Rainwater and husband, Danny of Campbellsville; one step-brother and three step-sisters: Tony Parker of Campbellsville, Patty Cissell of Russell Springs, Kathy Benedict of Louisville and Bonnie Harris and husband, Gary of New Hope; one sister-in-law and one step-brother-in-law: Helen England and Donnie Clements of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Joseph Olin “Jody” England, Sr., Jerry England, Della England and a brother in infancy and one step-sister, Amanda Clements; his step-mother, Theresa England and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Gwinn.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses at Hosparus of Green River for their loving care.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 6, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. George Blevens and Bro. Ted White
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 2, 2019
Annabel Sarnai Hooker, infant daughter of Timothy Wayne Hooker and Gana Ganbold Hooker, was born April 29, 2018, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She died at 2:39 A.M. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. Age: 1 year, 2 days. Though she faced several health-related difficulties, Annabel was a joy to all who knew her (including medical staff, who often noted her smiles and laughter).
Besides her parents, Timothy and Gana Ganbold Hooker of Campbellsville, she is survived by her brother, Josiah Hooker; her paternal grandparents, Mike and Jody Hooker of Paducah; paternal aunt and her husband, Cindy and Kevin Glisson of Wickliffe.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ganbold and Urtnason Tseren, and maternal great-grandmother, Khandmaa Natar, as well as paternal great-grandparents J.M. Hooker and Frances Hooker Barlow and maternal great-grandparents Willie and Genie Bell Forsythe.
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VISITATION: 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 3, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 3, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dan Summerlin and Rev. Brad Lauer
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
Expressions of sympathy requested to be donations to the Ronald McDonald House and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 1, 2019
Rev. Charles Lantas “Lanny” Whitley of Campbellsville, son of the late Howard Lantas Whitley and Naomi Korine Boston Whitley, was born September 5, 1951 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:37 P.M., Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 67
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Faith Covenant Ministries in Campbellsville.
He pastored several churches including Smith’s Grove United Methodist and Warehouse Non-denominational Church in Lancaster and was the owner of a truck driving company for several years.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing golf but his true passion was preaching, teaching and sharing the word of God.
He united in marriage to Diane Robinson April 22, 2004.
Besides his wife, Diane Robinson Whitley of Campbellsville, he is survived by three daughters: Sharalyn Jenise Whitley of Campbellsville, Becky Whitley Lockhart and husband, Dana of Versailles and Melissa Whitley Hunter of Louisville; four grandchildren: Bea Lockhart, Micah Hunter, Asher Hunter and Nate Hunter; his mother, Korine Boston Whitley of Campbellsville; two brothers: Greg Whitley and wife, Gayle of Campbellsville and Todd Whitley and wife, Trisha of Mandeville, Louisiana; special friend, Casey Seaborne of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 3, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Wayne Qualls, Rev. Earl West and Bro. Robert Boston
BURIAL: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 27, 2019
Rodney Burress of Elk Horn, son of Bobby Lee Burress and Dorothy Jean Wethington Burress was born September 4, 1960 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 3:28 P.M., Friday, April 26, 2019 in Elk Horn. Age: 58
He professed faith in Christ and attended Feathersburg Church of God.
Rodney held many jobs including the Road Department from 1986-1989,Taylor County Jailer from 1990 – 2005 and Taylor County Circuit Court Clerk from 2005 until his retirement in 2018; but his true passion was farming with his dad, brother and sons. Rodney was a gentle giant with a servant heart who offered assistance to many people; he stood up for his beliefs about God and country and was a strong supporter of the Circuit Court Clerks program: Kentucky Trust for Life. Rodney was also a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
He united in marriage to Toni Carol Miller, March 10, 1984. Besides his wife, Toni Burress of Elk Horn, he is survived by two sons: Adam Burress and wife, Amanda and Matt Burress and wife, Megan; four grandchildren: Andrew Blake Burress, Peyton Lee Burress, Mason Alexander Burress and Adalynn Grace Burress; his parents, Bobby and Dorothy Burress; one brother, Allen Burress and wife, Kecia all of Elk Horn; his mother-in-law, Rose Miller and brother-in-law, Tommy Miller of Liberty; sister-in-law, Debbie Miller of Shelbyville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Maitlynn Leigh Burress, February 21, 2012 and one sister, Sandy Burress Davis, December 21, 2017.
VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, April 29, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 12 Noon, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Alex Cox and Bro. Josh Wilson
BURIAL: Callahan Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY MAY BE MADE TO FEATHERSBURG CHURCH OF GOD BUILDING FUND AND THEY MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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