Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 2, 2024
Robert (Bob) Blevins, age 92, died on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at his home in Chandler, Arizona.
He is survived by his daughter Robin Blevins Cummins (Don), son John David Blevins (Nancy), grandchildren Alison Barnhart (Ryan), Erin Kahne (Patrick), Matthew Blevins and Laura Cummins. He was also very proud to be the great grandfather of 2 beautiful great-grandchildren, Claire Barnhart and Aiden Kahne, both two years old. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years, Carolyn Crace Blevins, and son Robert Crace Blevins.
Bob was a graduate of Campbellsville High School and attended University of Kentucky where he received his Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees in Agronomy. He later attended Ohio State University where he was awarded a PhD in Agronomy.
During the Korean War, he attended the US Navy Officers’ Candidate School and then served his country as a Lieutenant JG aboard the USS Sturtevant. During his service, he was granted leave to marry his long-time girlfriend Carolyn Crace. Soon after, they started their family.
After discharge from the Navy, Bob started his career working for the Agricultural Extension Agency and the Soil Conservation Service in various rural communities in Kentucky. After advancing his education, he joined the faculty at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, as a professor where he taught agronomy classes for over 3 decades. During this time he was also dedicated to advancing research in no-till farming techniques and measuring their impact on soil conservation and erosion prevention.
During the early 1970’s, Bob accepted an opportunity to move his family to Thailand, where he worked as a visiting professor with the US Agency for International Development for 2 years. This around-the-world experience revealed a world much larger to Bob and his family. He continued international work which took him to Ecuador, Bangladesh, and the Dominican Republic.
The Blevins family continued travelling the world on family vacations and spent many winters in Arizona visiting children and grandchildren. After retiring, Bob and Carolyn bought a house in Phoenix and eventually made Arizona their home.
They attended Central Baptist Church in Lexington, KY where they made wonderful friends, taught Sunday School and demonstrated faith. Their Central Baptist friendships endured through all the challenges of life, and the love flows even after deaths.
Bob spent his final years among loving friends and caring staff at Brookdale on Ray. He had the opportunity to say farewell to his loved ones in his final days. He will be remembered as a quiet, kind, gentle family man and role model.
A grave site service will be held on Saturday, May 25th, at 2:00 PM in Campbellsville, Kentucky at the Brookside Cemetery for both Bob and Carolyn.
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 2, 2024
Carolyn Blevins, age 87, died on Friday, July 7, 2023 as a result of several compounding long-term illnesses.Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Robert, her daughter Robin, son John, grandchildren Alison, Erin, Matthew and Laura she was also very proud to be the great grandmother of 2 beautiful great-grandchildren Claire and Aiden, both one and a half years of age.
Carolyn was a graduate of Campbellsville High School and attended Eastern Kentucky University. After settling in Lexington, Kentucky, she worked for the University of Kentucky, travelled the world extensively and spent many winters in Arizona. She attended Central Baptist Church in Lexington KY where she made wonderful friends, taught Sunday School and demonstrated her faith.
Mrs. Blevins had a broad and vibrant group of friends. As well, she was hostess to international families and friends. Her door was always open, as was her heart, and her beautiful smile brought light into every room. Ultimately, she was proudest of her family and the families they have created.
Carolyn spent her final years among loving friends and caring staff at Brookdale on Ray. She had the opportunity to say farewell to her loved ones in her final days. She will be missed.
A grave site service will be held on Saturday, May 25th, at 2:00 PM in Campbellsville, Kentucky at the Brookside Cemetery for both Carolyn and Bob.
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 26, 2024
Nancy Jane “Jane” Buchanan Roution passed away on April 24, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. peacefully in her sleep at CNRC where she had resided since 2020. Born June 13, 1933 to the late Fred and Evelyn Buchanan in Campbellsville, Kentucky, Jane was raised in Campbellsville along with her two brothers and one sister. Her father was a local businessman and her mother was a nurse in Campbellsville. Jane graduated from Campbellsville High School in 1951. Jane was married on February 20, 1954 to William “Bill” Roution.
The couple spent time in Indianapolis, Indiana while Bill worked at concrete construction and Jane in a veterinary clinic. Bill and Jane had four children: Brian, Barry, Brad and Alicia. The family would settle back into Taylor County around 1964. Bill created his own concrete construction company while Jane was a stay-at-home mom. A lifelong animal lover, Jane also volunteered at the local animal hospital and SPCA. Jane began working at Taylor Count Hospital in 1977 as a patient care aide until retiring after 35 years of service. Spending most of her years at TCH in Labor and Delivery and even catching a few babies. Jane was known for her detailed work ethic, dedication to patients and jovial attitude. After retirement, she stayed at home with patients to provide daily care until 2017.
Jane showed pure love and devotion throughout her life to God, family and country. A true patriot, she proudly sent all three sons to Camp Lejeune to be trained as United States Marines. Jane and her mother’s love of nursing was passed down to her only daughter. With great enthusiasm, Jane would follow college basketball each year as an avid UK Wildcats basketball fan throughout her life. Jane was also active in her church and loved Bible study. After retirement, she enjoyed group travel throughout the United States. In 1999 at age 66, Jane started classes at Campbellsville College and continued until 2002. Granny Jane also adored all her grandchildren and cherished spending holidays and birthdays with family.
Jane is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, William “Bill” Roution. Also preceded by her parents, brothers and sister, Frederick Hoskins Buchanan, Evelyn Cheuvront Buchanan, Billy Joe Buchanan, Robert Buchanan, Thomas Buchanan and Betty Gaye Buchanan Lowe.
Jane is survived by her four children, six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and a host of extended family and friends. Brian, wife, Cheryl, sons, Joe and John Roution; Barry, wife, Jill Roution, Barry’s son, Barry Tungate and fiance’, Amber Phillips; Brad, wife, Lori Roution and daughters, Emily, husband, Elijah, their daughter, Goldie Smith Madeline Roution, fiance’ Aaron Long and Alicia Roution, Stephen Noel, Stephen Noel’s son, Jake Noel.
Pallbearers are Joe Roution, John Roution, Billy Joe Lowe, Barry Tungate, Jake Noel and Elijah Smith
Honorary pallbearers are Mike Mattingly, Doug Chelf and Aaron Long
Services will be on April 28, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Family visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. with public visitation from 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.. Burial will be at Merrimac Cemetery.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 24, 2024
Mary Martha Campbell, daughter of the late Jeff Harding Campbell Sr. and Opal Katherine Milby, was born on September 11, 1953, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 3:15 A.M., Friday, April 19, 2024, in Campbellsville.
Age: 70
She professed faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.
Mary was a retired employee of Taylor Regional Hospital and was also a glider pilot.
Mary is survived by one brother, Jeff Campbell Jr. and wife, Deborah of Campbellsville; two nieces and one nephew: Mirinda Latherly of San Francisco, Tempest Palm and husband, Cory of Denver, Colorado, and Jeff Campbell III and wife, Susan of Tennessee; many other relatives and friends.
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Per her request, cremation was chosen and there will be no public service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 24, 2024
Grover Pyles, son of the late Clayton Pyles and Dora Martin Pyles, was born on September 2, 1935 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 9:15 A.M., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Campbellsville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ.
Grover was a farmer and had worked at Warner’s Fertlizer. He loved farming and in the winter, could be found scraping snow for his neighbors. He also enjoyed visiting with people.
He is survived by one brother, Preston Pyles of Campbellsville; three nephews: Dean Pyles and wife, Kim, David Pyles and Billy Pyles of Campbellsville; two nieces: Ivy Keen and Beth Murphy of Campbellsville; several great-nieces and great-nephews; special friend, Martha Sapp of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
Grover was also preceded in death by two brothers: Marzon Pyles and Roger Pyles.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 26, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Christian Naylor and Rev. John Chowning
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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