Rita Keltner

Posted by on May 24, 2024

Rita Keltner, 74, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Everett Robison and Rosa Eastridge Robison, departed this life on May 23, 2023 in Campbellsville.  Rita professed faith in Christ and was a member of Earlys Chapel Methodist Church.  She worked for Atmos Energy for 36 years and was active in the United Methodist Women (UMW).

Rita loved gardening, planting flowers, and spending time with her husband of 50 years and her large family, especially as a beloved Mamaw to her two grandchildren.

Rita is survived by her husband, Dennis Keltner; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Brandon Keltner (Sarah) of Scottsville and Brad Keltner of Glasgow; two grandchildren, Kentlee Keltner and Griffin Keltner; one sister, Garnettia Knifley of Columbia, Kentucky; and one brother, Dallard Robison of Louisville, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Rosa Robison; six brothers, Ivan, Alvin, Chester, Wig, MC, and WR Robison; and one sister, Flora Robison.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Monday, May 27, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Paul J. Dicken and Rev. Mark Price

BURIAL: Haven Hill Cemetery, Adair County, Kentucky

FAMILY EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

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Betty Jo Kearney

Posted by on May 23, 2024

Betty Jo Kearney, daughter of the late Kenneth Pyles and Eula Grant Pyles, was born on February 16, 1947 in Adair County, Kentucky.  She died at 3:17 P.M., Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at UK Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, after complications from a stroke.  Age:  77

She was baptized and professed faith in Jesus Christ.  Betty had been a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church for several decades.

She loved her life and family.  She was kind, compassionate and fun to be around.  In her earlier years, she loved to work and meet new people.  Her first job was at The Jim Dandy Restaurant in Columbia, Kentucky at the young age of 14.  She spent many years working at Fruit of the Loom and made lasting friendships there.  Betty also worked at Cox Interior and the Campbellsville Baptist Church Child Development Center.  She loved to reminisce about her working days and the fun times that she had with her friends.

She united in marriage to William Larry Kearney September 12, 1965.

Besides her husband, Larry Kearney of Campbellsville, Betty is survived by two daughters:  Kim Scalf and husband, Wade of Springfield and Teresa Barnett and husband, Kenny of Lebanon; three grandchildren:  Nicholas Barnett, Parker Barnett and Haley Scalf; one brother and three sisters:  Jeffrey Pyles, Barbara Flatt, Rita Smith and Patty Wong; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Betty was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters:  Lyndall Pyles, Terry Pyles, Bernadine Drake, Katie Pyles and Cindy Rowe.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Ed Montgomery

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Junior Moore

Posted by on May 17, 2024

Junior Moore, son of the late Alfred Cleaver Moore and Virgie Elizabeth McCarty Moore, was born on September 15, 1941 in Marion County, Kentucky.  He died Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Campbellsville.  Age:  82

Junior was a retired truck driver.  He loved to fish, hunt and be outdoors.  He also enjoyed listening to the Swap Shop and 4-wheeling.  Junior was known as the “Chicken Man” in town and was known as “Moose” to his close friends.

He united in marriage to Mildred Underwood December 22, 1962.

Besides his wife, Mildred Moore of Campbellsville, Junior is survived by three sons and two daughters:   Mark Moore of Harrodsburg, Greg Moore, Scotty Moore, Pam Bradley and Tammy Paxton of Campbellsville; five grandchildren:

Tyler Moore, Mia Moore, Shelby Bradley, Ashley Paxton and Allie Moore; four great-grandchildren:   Hunter Corbin, Braelyn Moore, Emma Caven and Ellie Mae Caven; two brothers and one sister:  Paul Moore and wife, Mary Ann of Lebanon, Robert Moore of Raywick and Joyce Porter of Finley; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Junior was also preceded in death by four sisters:  Betty Nelson, Aileen Whitlock, Linda Sue Cox and Tresea Hardin.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, May 20, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Jacob Davis and Mark Moore

BURIAL:   Benningfield Cemetery

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Martha Corbin

Posted by on May 17, 2024

Martha Corbin, daughter of the late Walter Rainwater and Hattie Harrison Rainwater, was born on February 9, 1938 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 3:10 P.M., Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Campbellsville.  Age:  86

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

She was named after her maternal grandmother and family was the motivation for all she did.  Martha was a graduate of Taylor County High School and attended Campbellsville College. She was an extremely intelligent lady who worked hard; she was an accomplished seamstress and worked along side her husband and sons to establish Corbin Dairy Farm.  She was known for her quality care of each calf, dog and cat that lived on the family’s farm.  Martha also enjoyed sewing and quilting.  She dearly loved her family and worked hard to provide for them.

She united in marriage to Bradley Eugene Corbin on January 18, 1958 and he preceded her in death November 15, 2011.

Martha is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, David and Janice Corbin of Campbellsville;  four grandchildren: Ashley Corbin Wise and husband,  Nathan and Jenna Corbin Newton and husband, Tyler of Campbellsville, Brittany Corbin Tackett and husband, Derek of Scottsville and Josie Embry of Buffalo; three great-grandchildren; Sadie Wise, Katie Wise and Finley Tackett; four sisters:  Carolyn Bright, Arlene Herron and Edith Humphress and husband, Billy of Campbellsville and Joanna Gilbert and husband, Bill of Georgia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Martha was also preceded in death by a son, Roger Corbin June 12, 2019 and a daughter in infancy, Margaret Elizabeth Corbin, and two brothers and one sister:  Ronnie Rainwater, Douglas Rainwater and Marilyn Poff.

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VISITATION:  6:00 – 9:00 P.M., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Kent Ashley

BURIAL:   Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Adair County, Kentucky

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John W. Stokes

Posted by on May 15, 2024

 

John W. Stokes of Campbellsville, son of the late John William Stokes Sr. and Ezma Mitchell Stokes was born October 13, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan.  He died at 8:15 A.M., Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Campbellsville.      Age: 86

He served his country honorably in the United States Army.

John was a retired master electrician. He was an avid horseman and member of the Hill and Valley Saddle Club.  John also enjoyed boating and fishing and was a member of RizpahTemple Shriners.

He united in marriage to Doris Jean (D.J.) Davis Crabtree February 14, 1993.

Besides his wife, D.J. Stokes he is survived by five step-children: Gene Crabtree and wife, Sue, Sharon Force and husband, Carlos. Donna Grammer, and Lisa Benningfield and husband, Barry of Campbellsville and David Crabtree and wife, Phyllis of Elizabethtown; ten step-grandchildren: J.P. Crabtree and wife, Annette, Amy Hisle, Chris Force and wife, Huki, Matt Force, Amanda Spaw and husband, Ricky, Thomas Grammer, Nick Benningfield, Katie Watson and husband, Trent, Megan Walls and husband, Tanner, and David Crabtree Jr.; several step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Charlotte Knott of Owensboro and two nieces and many other relatives and friends.

John was preceded in death by one daughter, Julia Stokes.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 17, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Barry Benningfield and David Crabtree

BURIAL:  Elk Horn Cemetery

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