Mel Gilbert

Posted by on Jan 26, 2018

Mel Gilbert of Campbellsville, son of the late Arthur Gilbert and Lottie Howard Gilbert, was born April 14, 1940, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He died at 4:35 P.M., Thursday, January 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family at age 77.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.
Mel was a former employee of Cox Interior and owned and operated a cleaning business for many years. He was very active in the Lions Club where he received several awards for his many years of service.
He united in marriage to Marla Whitley February 20, 1981.
Besides his wife of thirty-seven years, Marla Gilbert, he is survived by one daughter and five sons: Lisa Blandford and husband, Tommy of Lebanon, Brad Akridge and wife, Regina of Campbellsville, Brian Gilbert and wife, Christy of St. Mary, Georgia, Greg Gilbert and wife, Lisa of Brentwood, Tennessee, Tim Gilbert of Atlanta, Georgia and Jeff Gilbert and wife, Nicole of Germany; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Charlotte Earls of Bowling Green; his mother in-law, Lorene Whitley of Campbellsville; two brothers-in-law: Roger Whitley and wife, Kathy of Campbellsville and Robert Smith of Bowling Green; one sister-in-law, Surple Gilbert of Gallant, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Gerald Gilbert and Patricia Smith.
The family would like to give a special “Thank You” to Hosparus for the wonderful care given to the whole family.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, January 29, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jamie Bennett
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GREEN RIVER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND, HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR THE LIONS CLUB CAMP CRESCENDO AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Cozetta Sprowles

Posted by on Jan 25, 2018

Cozetta Sprowles passed away to a better home on January 24, 2018 at 8:15 pm. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Olyn R. Sprowles, of Campbellsville, KY. She is also survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon and Randy Kennedy, Holly and Christopher Howell. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Scarlett Kennedy, Broxton Kennedy, Hampton Kennedy, Waverly Kennedy, Titus Howell, and Roman Howell. She was preceded in death by her parents (Glen and Cassie Hughes), two brothers (Douglas and Greg Hughes), and two sisters (Linda Hughes and Louise Wood). She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law (Buddy and Diane Hughes), and one brother-in-law (Donnie Wood). She is also survived by her best friend of 61 years, Shirley Matney, and a host of family and friends. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy should be sent in support of the Nolynn Youth Camp which she cherished so much. You can leave your donations at the Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home or mail them to Shannon Kennedy, 195 Chase Lake Rd, Rineyville, KY, 40162.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, January 26, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jerry Ridge and Rev. Ronda Arnett
BURIAL: Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Larue County, Kentucky

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William W. Long, Sr.

Posted by on Jan 23, 2018

William W. Long, Sr. of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late William Long and Mary Wolfe Peters, was born August 10, 1925 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. He departed this life on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee after an extended illness. He was 92 years of age.
Mr. Long was a World War II Veteran and was honorably discharged after two years in the Navy. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with an Engineering Degree. As a young man, Mr. Long united in marriage to Marcella Whitlock who preceded him in death September 12, 2009. Mr. Long was the owner of W. W. Long Oil Company in Campbellsville, Kentucky from 1968 until he retired.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
He leaves to mourn his passing six children: Bill Long and wife, Donna Davenport Long of Campbellsville, Anne Roddick of Brentwood, Tennessee, Marci Long of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Jane McKinley and husband, Jeff of Ooltewah, Tennessee, Alice Carnes and husband, Kevin of Louisville and Martha Cox and husband, John of Franklin, Tennessee; four brothers, one sister, fifteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends, including all the neighbors in Johnsport Subdivision.
He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Mike Roddick.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL MASS: 11:00 A.M., Monday, January 29, 2018 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE CONSIDER MEMORIALS IN THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO ABE’S GARDEN ALZHEIMER’S AND MEMORY CARE CENTER OR THE YOUR CHARITY OF CHOICE AND THEY MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Evelyn Pike

Posted by on Jan 22, 2018

Evelyn Pike of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Russell Williams and Nancy Hoskins Williams, was born October 3, 1922, in Harlan County, Kentucky. She died at 11:43 P.M., Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Louisville. Age: 95
Evelyn professed faith in Christ and was a dedicated member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church where she spent years as the pianist. During her time teaching Sunday School there, she led many children to the Lord.
She was a much admired secretary at Campbellsville Industries for many years.
She united in marriage to Coy Pike August 23, 1941 and he preceded her in death May 4, 1994.
She is survived by two granddaughters: Sherry Willis and husband, Scott of Aberdeen, North Carolina and Lisa Cox of Louisville; two great-grandsons: Josh Rose and wife, Lauren of Versailles and Brandon Read of Bowling Green; two brothers: Paul Williams and wife, Pat and Barry Williams and wife Carolyn; her adopted family: Jan Hayes, Joyce Wilson and Dean and Juanita Antle and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Roberts October 23, 2012 and one brother and one sister: Edward Williams and Jeanette Walker.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday and 7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2: 00 P.M., Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Green River Memorial Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Don Gowin, Rev. A. Landon Hadley and Rev. Jamie Bennett
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist 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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Barbee Skaggs

Posted by on Jan 22, 2018

Barbee Skaggs of Campbellsville, son of the late Ezra Lee Skaggs and Lillie Bea Sullivan Skaggs, was born April 4, 1929 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 12:50 A.M., Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Navy.
He retired as produce manager at Kroger after some forty-two years of service.
Barbee was a friendly, outgoing person who enjoyed cutting up with people and known as never meeting a stranger. A favorite activity after retiring was mowing his field on his riding lawn mower where he enjoyed comfort and peace being outdoors.
He united in marriage to Rosa Richardson, June 2, 1951.
Besides his wife, Rosa Skaggs of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and two daughters: Steve Skaggs and wife, Karen, Sharon Wood and husband, George and Debbie Skaggs of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Tim Wood and wife, Sarah, Jessica Lawson and husband, Jeremy and Kelly Lobb of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren: Alexis Lobb, Ashley Lobb and Samantha Wilhoit; two brothers-in-law: Charlie Richardson and wife, Phyllis of Campbellsville and Jimmy Richardson and wife, Carlotta of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Ethel Shofner and two brothers in infancy, Vernon and Lonza Skaggs.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by by Rev. John Butler
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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