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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 1, 2017
Marita Warren Wright of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William McKinley Underwood and Lucretia Scott Underwood, was born December 23, 1938, in Larue County, Kentucky. She died at 6:32 A.M., Monday, July 31, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 78
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
Marita loved quilting as a hobby and enjoyed giving the quilts to family and friends. She also loved spending time with her family.
She united in marriage to Harvey D. Warren who preceded her in death. She later united in marriage to Irvin Wright.
Besides her husband, Irvin Wright of Campbellsville, she is survived by one son and one daughter: Michael Warren and wife, Deborah of Savannah, Georgia and Terri Richerson and husband, Sam of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Rachael Kelly Warren, Elaine Casey Warren, Victoria Kendall Warren, Kevin Richerson and companion, Lisa Kearnes, Tiffany Richerson and companion, Jacob Covin and David Richerson; one great-granddaughter, Presley Covin; one sister, Margaret Meers of Gibson City, Illinois;
several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Russell Underwood, Thomas Underwood and Louise Whitehouse and two siblings in infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Freddy Thompson and Bro. Brent Gupton
BURIAL: Pleasant Ridge Separate Baptist Church Cemetery Larue County, Kentucky
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 30, 2017
 Mike Rodgers of Campbellsville, son of Mildred Baumgardner Rodgers and the late Mitchell Rodgers, was born September 12, 1957 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:20 A.M., Saturday, July 29, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 59
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
Mike was a retired employee of Batesville Casket Co., but he also had a vast knowledge of construction and masonry work. Mike’s passion for Harley Davidson was well known by those he loved, and was evident to others with just a glance at any one of his favorite shirts. His love and devotion to his family and extended family was very obvious and the times they spent together will always be cherished memories.
He united in marriage to Cindy Gilpin October 25, 1984.
Besides his wife, Cindy Rodgers of Campbellsville, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Haley Rae Leigh and Jonathon Leigh; one grandson, Isaiah Leigh; his mother, Mildred Rodgers; one brother and one sister: Ricky Rodgers and wife, Ann and Carol Caldwell and husband, Tony; one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law: Bart Gilpin and wife, Candace and Marchetta Garrison and husband, Sammy of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, July 31st, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by David McMahan and John Gaines
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 26, 2017
Arthur G. “Art” Shields, Jr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Arthur G. Shields Sr. and Ruth Marie Ferree Shields, was born October 6, 1924 in Hardin County, Kentucky. He passed away at his home at 7:40 P.M., Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Art attended the Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee through high school. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, entering World War II with the 45th Infantry Division. Making amphibious landings at Anzio and southern France, he fought in Sicily and Italy; through France and Belgium and into Germany, where he was stationed until the end of the war. While in Europe, he was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, the Europe Africa Ribbon with three Bronze Stars and the World War II Victory Medal.
Coming home, he attended Lees McRae Jr. College in Banner Elk, North Carolina until the start of the Korean War, when he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving with the Strategic Air Command until 1952.
He united in marriage to Florence Kidd on November 25, 1952. The couple made their home in Louisville where he worked for Ford Motor Company and attended the University of Louisville. She later preceded him in death on October 3, 2008.
In May, 1959, he joined the Tennessee Gas Transmission Company at the Gabe Plant in Green County, Kentucky retiring on January 1, 1986.
Active in the Republican Party, he never voted anything but a straight Republican ticket; and served as Co-Chairman of the Kentucky State Board of Education during the Louie B. Nunn administration. Art was a 32 Degree Mason and a member of Pitman Lodge # 124 F&AM
He is survived by one son and one daughter: William “Billy” Shields and Catherine “Cathy” Harker and husband, Ken of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Jennifer Shields, Jaclyn Swencki and husband, Patrick of Nashville, Tennessee; Chance Harker and Kayla Harker of Campbellsville; one sister, Margaret Fox of Louisville; a sister-in-law, Blondina Wood of Campbellsville; several nephews and many great-nieces.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Betty Jean Shields, three brothers-in-law: William Coy Kidd, Ancil Wood and Howard Fox and a sister-in-law, Patricia Kidd.
The family would like to thank Lifeline Home Health, Hosparus of Green River and a special thanks to Art’s caregivers: Patsy Bohanon, Beverly Cox and Pat Simpson.
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GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 28, 2017 at Brookside Cemetery by Bro. Ken Forman with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TAYLOR COUNTY SPCA AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 25, 2017
Mary VanCleave of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Edward Martin and Edna Mae Perkins Martin, was born November 14, 1939 in Nelson County, Kentucky. She died at 2:12 P.M., Monday, July 24, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 77
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Mary was a former hairdresser having owned and operated Mary’s Beauty Salon.
She loved working in her flower beds, was an avid reader and enjoyed baking for her friends and family.
She united in marriage to Randall VanCleave July 3, 1958 and he preceded her in death May 31, 2014.
She is survived by two daughters: Gail Cochran and Sherry Matthews and husband, Tony of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Cory Harrison of Campbellsville, Chris Harrison and wife, Megan of Columbia, Josh Cochran and fiancée, Tatem Smith of Campbellsville and Katlin Cochran of Clinton, Tennessee; four great-grandchildren: Gavin Harrison, Ava Harrison, Levi Harrison and Rhylen Smith; two brothers: Russell Martin of Campbellsville and James Martin of Hodgenville; several cousins and nieces and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Martin.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Michael Goodwin
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 23, 2017
Maurice Wethington of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Roy Walker and Nell Scott Walker, was born November 28, 1920, in Adair County, Kentucky. She passed away peacefully at 8:33 P.M., Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 96
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She lived a very fulfilled life and was loved and respected by all with whom she came in contact.
She professed faith in Christ and was proud to say that she was a charter member of Woodlawn Christian Church. Maurice sang with the Sonshine Girls Quartet for many years and enjoyed going to local and state conventions.
She united in marriage to Roy Wethington June 28, 1941. He preceded her in death May 27, 2006. She and her husband Roy owned and operated the Lucky Vista Motel. She was an excellent business woman and enjoyed being with people.
She was an avid bowler and loved to fish. There was always a contest between her and Roy to see who could catch the biggest fish.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ouida and Wendell Rivers; one grandson, Damon Rivers of Campbellsville, sister–in-law, Mildred Walker of West Virginia; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
She was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother: Imogene Muncie and Glen “Brother” Walker.
VISITATION: 11:00A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday at Woodlawn Christian Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Woodlawn Christian
Church by Minister Larry A. “Fella” Wilson and Dr. Ray Roberts
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery.
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE
DONATIONS TO WOODLAWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME OR
WOODLAWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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