Earlene Bright Holtzclaw

Posted by on Jul 28, 2019

Earlene Bright Holtzclaw of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Benjamin Hicks and Essie Faye Hayes Hicks was born April 8, 1934 in Watauga County, North Carolina. She died at 4:15 P.M., Saturday, July 27, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 85
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
Earlene was a talented seamstress having worked at Brack’s and Magnolia Alley making custom window treatments.
She united in marriage to Robert Bright December 27, 1950. He preceded her in death July 16, 1994.
She later united in marriage to John Holtzclaw June 10, 2000.
Besides her husband, John Holtzclaw of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters: Gail Godsey and husband, Doug of Campbellsville and Jackie Watson and husband, Randy of Elizabethtown; two grandchildren: Kyle Godsey and wife, Jennifer of Campbellsville and Hannah Smith and husband, Josh of Elizabethtown; two step-grandchildren: Sarah Naufel and husband, Josh of Louisville and Brett Watson of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren, Peyton Godsey and Brayden Godsey of Campbellsville ; two step-great-grandchildren, Kylie Hall and Silas Naufel of Louisville; two sisters and one brother: Janet Osborne of Campbellsville, Ruth Greer and husband, Dwight of Knifley and Lloyd Hicks and wife, Deloris of Georgia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Ronnie L. Bright and three sisters and one brother: Leona Cable, Bennie Warren, Gertrude Bright and Lewis Hicks.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

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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Elwin Lee Martin, Jr.

Posted by on Jul 25, 2019


Elwin Lee Martin, Jr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Elwin Lee “Bub” Martin, Sr. and Marie Frances “Dollie” Malone Martin, was born September 23, 1940, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 78
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.
In his younger years, he enjoyed bird hunting and fishing. He was a past Master of Elk Horn Mason Lodge 568 F & A M. Elwin was a retired heavy equipment operator.
He united in marriage to Lana Carol Williams June 30, 1961 and she preceded him in death March 25, 2017.
He is survived by two sisters: Sharon Herron of Campbellsville and Mary Evelyn Vaughn and husband, Dennis of Bowing Green; one brother-in-law, Richard Williams and wife, Linda of Campbellsville; one sister-in-law, Patricia Pierce of Campbellsville; and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Martin Rainwater.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 29, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jamie Bennett
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE MASONIC WIDOWS AND CHILDREN’S HOME AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Regena Beard

Posted by on Jul 25, 2019

Regena Beard of Williamsburg, Ohio, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Cosby Bradshaw and Cora Philpott Bradshaw, was born October 11, 1929, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:13 A.M., Sunday, July 21, 2019 in Georgetown, Ohio. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
Regena was a retired employee of Cintas.
She united in marriage to Delbert Beard May 5, 1951 and he preceded her in death November 27, 2017.
She is survived by one son and four daughters: D. L. Beard and wife, Patty and Joyce Becker and husband, Ed of Owenton, Rosemary Becker and husband, Dave of Williamsburg, Ohio, Cheryl Rickey and husband, Randy of East Gate, Ohio and Anita Bunnell and husband, Greg of Indianapolis, Indiana; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters: John T. Bradshaw of Shelbyville, Donald Bradshaw of Ohio, Colene Wilson of Ohio, Ruby Wilson and Dianne Smothers of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Glendal Keith Beard, one sister and three brothers: Wilma Bradshaw, Lyman Bradshaw, Dallas Bradshaw and Willard Bradshaw.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Tim Bradshaw
BURIAL: Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE PARKINSON’S DISEASE FOUNDATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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J. T. Beard

Posted by on Jul 23, 2019

J. T. Beard of Campbellsville, son of the late Dennis Beard and Ida Mary Rice Beard, was born April 9, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:56 A.M., Saturday, July 20, 2019 in Lexington. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ, was of the Baptist faith and also enjoyed singing in the choir. He also enjoyed being outdoors and loved gardening and fishing.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served his country honorably in the United States Navy.
J. T. was a retired supervisor with Tennessee Gas Transmission.
He united in marriage to Melva Wethington December 6, 1957.
Besides his wife, Melva Beard, he is survived by three sons and one daughter:
Scott Beard and wife, Gayle of Campbellsville, Bernie Beard and wife, Tina of Plantersville, Texas, Jeff Beard of West Virginia and Janie Hlavinka and husband, Brian of East Bernard, Texas; seven grandchildren: Amanda Beard, Blair Beard Burress, Shelby Beard, Nathan Hlavinka, Andrew Hlavinka, Joshua Hlavinka and Ethan Hlavinka; four great grandchildren: Aiden Zuniga, Layla Zuniga, Boe Burress and Jason Burress; one brother, Jimmy Beard of Campbellsville and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Kenneth Beard and Alvin Beard.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, July 26, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Jeff Newton
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ella J. Holmes

Posted by on Jul 19, 2019

Ella J. Holmes of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Hawk Johnson and Zeola Beshears Johnson was born December 8, 1931 in Russell County, Kentucky. She died at 3:55 P.M., Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ and loved God and loved attending church.
Ella was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and also loved helping to care for the elderly.
She united in marriage to Samuel Carl Holmes March 1, 1947. He preceded her in death September 13, 2013.
She is survived by four daughters and five sons: Judy Jones and husband, Jimmy, Janey Read and husband, Lemuel, Pam Russell and husband, Jerry, Danny Holmes, and Terry Holmes of Campbellsville, Linda Sharpe and husband, Edward of Greensburg, Samuel G. Holmes of Greenwood, Indiana, Jerry Holmes and wife, Nancy of St. Paul, Indiana, and Ronnie Holmes of Vancouver, Washington; fourteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; her little dog she loved so much, “Joy” and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Kim Holmes, a granddaughter, Bethany Mann, a grandson, Tadd Holmes; and two sisters and five brothers: Clarice Tavault, Elsie Walker, Earl Johnson, Eura Johnson, Houston Johnson, Carlie Johnson and Winford Johnson.
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VISITATON: 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Elder Rueal Boils, Bro. Raymond Clark and Rev. Charles Holmes
BURIAL: Jesus Name Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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