Barbara Bruce

Posted by on Oct 15, 2015

Barbara Bruce 002Barbara Bruce of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Virgil Scott and Grace Nafziger Scott, was born June 26, 1935, in Harper County, Kansas. She died at 7:25 A.M., Thursday, October 15, 2015 in Louisville. Age: 80
She united in marriage to Don Bruce September 13, 1952.
Besides her husband, Don Bruce of Campbellsville, she is survived by two
sons and two daughters: Pat Bruce and wife, Julie Kay, Mike Bruce and wife, Karen and Julie Ann Bruce of Campbellsville and Debbie Kerr and husband, Steve Hocker of Gardner, Kansas; seven grandchildren: Jeff Kerr and wife, Jane and Jacque Zimmerman and husband, Ryan of Lenexa, Kansas, Kellie Vaughn and husband, Daron, Kacy Bruce and wife, Christen and Chad Bruce of Campbellsville, Kalen Bruce and wife, Stephanie of Lexington and Brandy Tucker and husband, Jason of Summersville; eleven great-grandchildren: Annabelle Zimmerman, Brooklyn Zimmerman, Evie Zimmerman, Will Kerr, Paige Kerr, Owen Kerr, Kallie Vaughn, Gage Bruce, Jace Bruce, Claire Bruce and Jake Tucker; one sister-in-law, Janis Scott of Wellington, Kansas; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Scott.

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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00P.M., Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Eric Gilbert and Pastor Jason Hood

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Earl Thomas “Tommy” Colvin

Posted by on Oct 13, 2015

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Earl Thomas “Tommy” Colvin, of Campbellsville, son of the late Dennis Marvin Colvin and Mildred Bright Colvin, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, October 24, 1953. He died at 3:59 A.M., Monday, October 12, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 61
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
He was a current employee of Alutrim in Lebanon and a former employee of Cox Interior in Campbellsville and a farmer.
He was an avid UK and Nascar fan and a fisherman.
He united in marriage to Ruby Mattingly August 22, 1980.
Besides his wife, Ruby Mattingly Colvin of Campbellsville, he is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Utah Canada of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. Dwayne Howell
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPTHAY MAY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Dr. Ralph A. Tesseneer, Jr.

Posted by on Oct 12, 2015

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Dr. Ralph Athen Tesseneer, Jr. of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Ralph Athen Tesseneer, Sr. and Susan Geneva Kirkland Tesseneer, was born in Russellville, AL, on April 23, 1924. He died at 5 a.m., on Sunday, October 11, 2015, at his home at the age of 91.
Dr. Tesseneer spent his high school and early college years in Murray, KY. During World War II, he served in the Navy in the Pacific Theater. On May 5, 1946, he married Laura Mae Fisher of Earlington, KY and together they raised three children. Their lives together were spent in the areas of higher education and community involvement.
Dr. Tesseneer earned a B.A. in Psychology from Tufts College, an M.A. in Educational Administration and Psychology from Peabody College, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Louisiana State University. Dr. Tesseneer was a psychology professor at Western Kentucky State College, McNeese State College, Murray State University (where he was also Dean of the Graduate School), Northern Kentucky University (where he was also Vice-President, Interim President and President of the Foundation) University of Durham in Durham, England (as a visiting professor), and Campbellsville University (where he was also Vice President for Development).
Ralph Tesseneer was the recipient of multiple academic and community awards and recognitions. He was a life-long Baptist and served as a deacon, and in other leadership positions, in several churches. He was a devoted Rotarian and the president of several Rotary clubs. He was a Rotary District Governor in Kentucky. Dr. Tesseneer was a counseling psychologist in mental health clinics in communities where he lived; he was also a frequent public speaker and an educational consultant. He was visionary in his thinking and warm and caring in his interactions with everyone he met.
Ralph Tesseneer is survived by daughter, Susan Tesseneer Walters and husband, Joe, of Campbellsville, KY, son, Ralph Athen Tesseneer, III, M.D. and wife, Beverly, of Spartanburg, SC, Herbert Hoffman Tesseneer and wife, Gale, of Florence, KY; three grandchildren: John Athen Tesseneer of Spartanburg, SC, Neely Tesseneer Benton and husband, Brad, of Moorhead, MN, and Davaajargal Dorjsuren of Ulan Bator, Mongolia and Campbellsville, KY; two great grandsons: Thomas Athen Benton and John William Benton. He is also survived by two sisters: Myra Jean Tesseneer Cooper and husband John, of Texarkana, TX, and Susan Tesseneer-Pope and husband Ken, of Campbellsville, KY. He was preceded in death by a brother: Gerald Ware Tesseneer, and a grandson, Ralph Joseph Walters.
VISITATION: 5:00 -8:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 13, 2015, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 14, 2015, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home with burial in Brookside Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to: The Ralph and Laura Tesseneer Scholarship Fund at Campbellsville University, Gideon’s International, or Hosparus of Central Kentucky. Memorial gifts can be sent to Parrott-Ramsey Funeral Home for distribution: 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY 42718.

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Nellie Mae Bass

Posted by on Oct 12, 2015

Nellie Mae Bass of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Steve Gaddis and Leona Bottoms Gaddis was born September 25, 1928 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
She died at 9:48 A.M., Sunday, October 11, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Church of God faith
She was a florist for over fifty years.
She was an avid Kentucky Wildcat Fan and she loved going on such adventures with her “Golden Girls” friends as hiking, campaigning, the derby etc.
She united in marriage to William Leo Bass who preceded her in death
May 23, 1985.
She is survived by two daughters: Patricia Hoosier of Campbellsville and Kathalee Tewell of Nashville, Tennessee; three grandchildren: Michael Tewell of Georgetown, Jennifer Callison and husband, Tim of Bowling Green and Donnie Seaborne and wife, Susan of Campbellsville; eight great- grandchildren: Collin Michael Tewell, Dylan Callison, Wyatt Callison, Bailey Grace Callison, Scott Seaborne and wife, Shaina, Casey Seaborne and wife, Allie, Jessica Seaborne and Chase Seaborne; three great-great-grandchildren: Riley Seaborne, Landon Seaborne, and Aria Seaborne; one sister, Inez Board of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers: Dorothy Gaddis, Evelyn Gaddis, Helen Gaddis, Kermit Gaddis and Kenneth Gaddis.

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VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor. Evan Tedder
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ST JUDE’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OR KOSAIR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Bonnie Burress

Posted by on Oct 11, 2015

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Bonnie Burress of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Richard Burress and Nona Childers Burress, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, October 26, 1940. She died at 1:10 A.M., Saturday, October 10, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 74
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple.
She was retired from Fruit of The Loom after more than 30 years of service.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Terry White and Trena Durham of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Tiffany Kelsay and husband, Jason, Bubby Squires and wife, Paige, Matt Squires and wife, Chelsea, Anthony White and Ashley Judd and husband, J.P.; one step-granddaughter, Sarah Arthur; five great-grandchildren: Brayden Janes, Austin Squires, Drew Squires, Easton Squires and Axton Squires; three step-great-grandchildren: Shelby Kelsay, Jakeb Kelsay and Max Kelsay; one sister, Betty Benningfield and husband, Ivan of Campbellsville, and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Durham, a daughter-in-law, Donna White and one brother, Donald Burress.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday
FUNERAL SERVICE:11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 13, 2015
at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. B. C. Gillispie and Rev. Jace Divens
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum

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