William Garnett Bault

Posted by on Feb 27, 2019

William Garnett Bault of Campbellsville, son of the late Basil Bault and Bertie Hovious Bault, was born November 1, 1929, in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 9:15 P.M., Monday, February 25, 2019 in Louisville. Age: 89
He professed faith in Christ and was a long time active member of Palestine Baptist Church serving in many capacities such as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Music Leader and was honored to be named a Deacon Emeritus.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served his country honorably in the United States Army.
William was a carpenter, farmer and former employee of Overhead Door Company. He was a jack of all trades and could repair anything with duck tape and WD40. He was a devoted husband, father and doting grandfather who was known for his witty sense of humor and love of peanut brittle, which he kept handy for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
He united in marriage to Barbara Jean Fawcett October 4, 1953 and she preceded him in death April 21, 2017.
He is survived by one daughter, Ruthie Bender of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Robert Bender of Campbellsville and Jenna Lee and husband, David of Cookeville, Tennessee; one brother and one sister: Leonard Bault of Cane Valley and Betty Willis of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Bault September 14, 2018 and two brothers and six sisters: Leon Bault, Gordon Bault, Maxine Stonecipher, Lonita Hancock, Annelle Cox, Doris Combs, Judy Estes and Mary Evelyn Lee.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 1, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jason Keltner and Dr. Charles Hedrick
BURIAL: Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Rufus F. Hansford, Sr.

Posted by on Feb 22, 2019

Rufus F. Hansford, Sr. of Campbellsville, son of the late “W. L.” Hansford and Ruby Garrison Hansford, was born October 23, 1939 in Casey County, Kentucky. He died at 11:40 A.M., Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 79
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
The son of a farmer and real estate speculator, he had professed early on that he wanted to be a truck driver. His father could see his path leading to auctioneering as Rufus was mimicking the auctioneers as early as age five. On Fridays at Jacktown Elementary, he held an auction featuring the lost pens and pencils and his talents grew until he began to win state FFA contests at the state fair as a teenager in 1957. Only two weeks into a summer job as the pull boy for American Tobacco Company in South Carolina, Rufus filled in for an ill auctioneer. In 1959, he began employment as an auctioneer with Kessler & Cowherd Auction & Real Estate Company and in 1960, he joined the Kentucky Auctioneers Association, with which he served on many committees, boards and even as president in 1984, he was inducted into the KAA Hall of Fame and was awarded the Champion Bid Caller. In 1970, he founded the Hansford Auction & Real Estate Company. From 1981-1986, he was a finalist in the World Tobacco Auctioneer Championship and in 1987, he was the second runner up. Rufus’ career continued on with many awards, trophies, memorable moments and numerous communities served around Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
He united in marriage to Doris Jones December 29, 1990.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Hansford of Campbellsville; two sons: Frankie Hansford (Connie) and Robert “Bam” Hansford (Angela) of Campbellsville, two step-children: Mitchell Jones of Campbellsville and Connie Edelen (Tony) of Bardstown; six grandchildren: Cody Gowin, Weston Jones (Hannah), Macaela Roz Hansford and Logan Hansford of Campbellsville, Ryan Shuffett (Lindsey) of Greensburg and Raina Brooke Simpson (Dustin) of Somerset; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters: Genevieve McKinley of Leitchfield, Shirley Holt of Cox’s Creek and Faye Close (Russell) of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one son, William Harold Hansford May 18, 1966; one grandson, Morgan Jones and two brothers and three sisters: Louis Kenneth Hansford, Joseph Russel Hansford, Ida Belle Collins, Geraldine Henshaw and Bobby Jean Glasscock.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Collison, III
BURIAL: Brookside 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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Argerine Sneed Kemp

Posted by on Feb 20, 2019

Argerine Sneed Kemp of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William “Bud” Sneed and Alice Baker Sneed, was born October 29, 1931, in the Gradyville Community of Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 4:59 P.M., Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Argerine was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and had also worked in the cafeteria for Campbellsville School System.
She united in marriage to Coy H. Kemp June 25, 1949 and he preceded her in death June 2, 1969.
During Argerine’s short time at Grandview Nursing Home, she was voted President of Residents Council. In her spare time, she loved reading the Bible, going to church and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter: Danny Kemp and friend, Carol Bryant and Deanna Kemp Cowherd and husband, Robert “Boo” Cowherd of Campbellsville and Donnie Kemp and wife, Kathy of Louisville; daughter-in-law, Lois Ann Kemp of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Terron “T” Kemp and wife, Carla of Mason, Ohio, Leigh Ann Crick and husband, Eric of Brownsburg, Indiana, Laura Allison Grannis and husband, Dustin of Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Jamie Kemp and husband, Dr. Robert Cacchione and Daniel Kemp of Louisville, Jason Kemp of Lexington, Megan Barnes and husband, Slade, Christian Cowherd and wife, Devin and Jordan Kemp Cowherd of Campbellsville; six great-grandchildren: Lauren Crick, Archie Cacchione, Ellie Cacchione, Nolan Barnes, Owen Barnes and Addie Reyn Cowherd; two step-great-grandchildren: Tanner Barnes and Lauren Barnes; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son, C. Darrell Kemp September 29, 2011; one brother and seven sisters: Austin Sneed, Ivy Coomer, May Coomer, Della Tarter, Catherine Montgomery, Christine Tweddy, Nina Bingham and Lula Elizabeth Sneed.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, February 22, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P. M. Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Walters, Troy Young and Jordan Kemp Cowherd

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO LOWELL AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Angie Lee

Posted by on Feb 17, 2019

Angie Lee of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Carter and Althine Hines Carter, was born March 17, 1969 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. She died at 12:09 P.M., Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Louisville. Age: 49
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
Angie worked in medical coding at Taylor Regional Hospital. Angie enjoyed taking pictures, making crafts and spending time with family and friends.
She united in marriage to Carl Lee January 1, 2011.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons and one daughter: Adam Chandler Godby of Russell Springs, Austin Lee and wife, Aryn of Auburn and Brooklyn Arnold and husband, Mason of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Nolan Jase Lee and Luke Hayes Lee of Auburn; one brother, Gary Carter and wife, Sherry of Somerset; one niece and one nephew: Emilee Carter of Middlesboro and G.W. Carter and wife, Cortney of Somerset; father-in-law, Bobby Lee of Campbellsville; two special friends: Mary Kay Cox and Jamie “Precious” Phillips; and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P. M. Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Tim Coghill

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE KENTUCKIANA STROKE ASSOCIATION OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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James “Jimmie” Whitlock, Sr.

Posted by on Feb 13, 2019


James “Jimmie” Whitlock Sr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Hon. Robert Henry Whitlock and Carrie Benningfield Whitlock, was born January 20, 1934, in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 11:41 A.M., Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his home at the age of 85.
He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville.
Jimmie proudly served in the United States Marines as a 1st Lieutenant and Naval Aviator. After graduating with a business degree from the University of Kentucky, he returned to Marion County and served 2 two year terms in District 29 as State Representative and 1 term as Clerk of the House. He was instrumental in developing Community Trust Bank and was CEO for three decades. Jimmie was a 32nd degree Mason and supporter of the Kosair Shriners. He was a member of Campbellsville Country Club and an avid University of Kentucky sports fan. Jimmie will be remembered by his great sense of humor and low key attitude, but most of all his love for family.
In addition to his devoted wife of 42 years, Carolyn Newton Whitlock, he is survived by three sons and one daughter: James Whitlock Jr. and Stephen S. Whitlock of Lexington, Vincent M. Whitlock of Chicago, Illinois, and Elizabeth T. Whitlock of Ligonier, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren and their mother: Delaney N. Whitlock, Haleigh R. Whitlock and Alisa Beth McKinney-Whitlock; step-son, Grant Alan Cox and wife, Karli of Prospect; step-grandchildren: Austin Cox, Ashton Brooke Cox, Grant Alan Cox, Jr. and Guthrie James Cox; three sisters and one brother: Almarine Hickey, Dolores Ann Whitlock, Laura Etta Smith and Admiral (Ret. U. S. Navy) Robert Henry Whitlock, Jr. and wife, Nancy of Dallas, Texas; special friend and caregiver, B.J. Perkins and a hosts of friends and family.
He was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother: Marcella Long and Robert Conway Whitlock.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. James A. Ewing for the
excellent care and friendship provided to Jimmie throughout the years.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lebanon
FUNERAL MASS: 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lebanon by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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