Donald Hall Bishop

Posted by on Dec 27, 2017

Donald Hall Bishop of Campbellsville, son of the late Kenneth Bishop and Corrine Head Bishop, was born March 29, 1935 in Hardin County, Kentucky. He died at 2:15 A.M., Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 82
He professed faith in Christ and was an active member of Campbellsville Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School Teacher for over fifty years and also served as a deacon for many years.
Don retired after twenty-nine years as the Athletic Director of Campbellsville University. During his time there, he was involved with numerous athletic teams; he played a large part in the reinstatement of the football program, starting of the soccer, swimming and diving teams, which led to many young people attending Campbellsville University; established a scholarship fund; was involved in the university becoming a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association and was a very proud member of the Big Maroon Club. Don was also a member of the Campbellsville University Athletic Hall of Fame. Prior to his time with the University, Don was a teacher and a principal with many schools throughout the surrounding counties. He also spent forty years teaching swim lessons.
He united in marriage to June Holman July 7, 1957.
Besides his wife, June Bishop of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters: Robyn Lawless and husband, Randy and Susie Pollock and husband, Michael “Sarge” of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Luke Lawless and wife, Rebecca, Lincoln Lawless, MeLeigha Pollock Milby and husband, Blake and Reagan Pollock of Campbellsville; one great-grandson, Fletcher Milby of Campbellsville; one brother, Douglas Ira Bishop and wife, Becky of Frankfort; one sister-in-law, Sharon Bishop of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Ray Bishop.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, December 29, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 Noon, Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE DON AND JUNE BISHOP SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Hazel Mae Spurling Sullivan

Posted by on Dec 24, 2017

Hazel Mae Spurling Sullivan of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Goebel Spurling and Mary Francis Tarter Spurling, was born April 23, 1928, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She died at 12:40 P.M., Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and attended Bible Baptist Tabernacle. She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after forty seven and a half years of dedication. After high school Hazel attended Campbellsville College and taught in the one room school at Knopps on Finley Ridge for two years.
She united in marriage to Murrell Sullivan May 16 1953 and he preceded her in death September 8, 1979.
She is survived by one daughter and one son: Connie Sue Sullivan Phillips and Murrell Dennis Sullivan; two sisters and two brothers: Mattie Jean Smothers, Margaret Ann Chappell, Charles Washington Spurling and Edwin Lee Spurling all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Jimmie Ray Spurling, Harold Glenn Spurling, William Goebel Spurling Jr., Opal Maxine Spurling and Geneva Mae Spurling in infancy and a special friend, Robert Meador.

VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND THOSE MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Mary Margaret Tucker

Posted by on Dec 20, 2017

Mary Margaret Tucker of Campbellsville, daughter of the late George W. Burress and Mary Rollins Burress, was born January 24, 1930, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 3:15 P.M., Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ at an early age and attended Campbellsville Baptist Church and Saloma Baptist Church.
Mary Margaret united in marriage to Thomas T. Tucker December 18, 1961 and he preceded her in death April 9, 2004.
She is survived by two daughters: Alice Carroll and Connie Tucker of Campbellsville; three granddaughters: Tommie Lynn Howard, Cristi Carol Howard and significant other, Kevin Bradley and Mary Gabrielle Tucker of Campbellsville; three great-granddaughters: Ashlee Michelle Long, Jazmine Carroll Howard and Alyssa McKinley Curry of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: John R. Burress, James Emmett Burress, Pauline McCubbin and Georgia Lee Pierce.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 4:00 P.M., Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Sharon Warren Brown

Posted by on Dec 18, 2017

Sharon Warren Brown died at her home in North Port, Florida on December 11, 2017 at the age of 72. She was born on November 17, 1945 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late J.D. Warren and Mayme Rodgers.
She made her profession of faith in Christ at an early age. She was the organist at Palestine Baptist Church in Campbellsville for several years. Later she became a member of Campbellsville Baptist and then South Biscayne in North Port. Sharon worked a long side her husband as owners and operators of Brown Construction, Inc.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Tommie Brown of North Port, Florida; a daughter, Mendy Brown Mills and husband David of Richmond, KY; a son Jamie Brown, of North Port, Florida; a brother, Marvin Warren of Tennessee and 6 grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held in Campbellsville at a later date. In lieu of flowers and in keeping with the spirit of the season the family would like to suggest making a donation to your local charity (food bank, Toys for Tots, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Gideon Bibles or any charity of your choice) in memory of Sharon.

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Florence Curry

Posted by on Dec 15, 2017

Florence Curry of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Nelson and Edna Stearman Nelson, was born September 2, 1918, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 3:30 A.M., Thursday, December 14, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 99
She professed faith in Christ and was an active member of the Campbellsville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Florence united in marriage to Boyce F. Curry March 27, 1937 and he preceded her in death September 13, 2002.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann Russell of Campbellsville; one granddaughter, Susan Phillips and husband, Kenny of Campbellsville; one great-grandaughter, Amber Nash and husband, Adam, Albuquerque, New Mexico;
two brothers and three sisters: David Nelson and wife, Ruby, Allen Ray Nelson, Betty Sharp, Thelma Barnes and husband, Kelsay “Bug” Barnes and Rachel Durham and husband, Howard of Campbellsville; a sister-in-law, Anna Lee Curry of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters: Buckner Nelson, Pearl Sullivan, Ruth Nelson and Gladys Milby and a son-in-law, Eugene Russell June 26, 2003.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Butler, Rev. Adam Nash and Amber Nash
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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