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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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 21, 2017
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Jimmy “Beaver” Burress of Campbellsville, son of the late Leroy Burress and Archie Witham Burress, was born May 10, 1953, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 5:45 P.M., Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 64
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Owenton, Kentucky.
Jimmy was a welder at Campbellsville Industries and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He united in marriage to Susan Smith May 29, 2005.
Besides his wife, Susan Burress of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son, Scott Burress of Louisville; three step-daughters: Shara Whitley of Campbellsville, Rebecca Lockhart and husband, Dana of Versailles and Melissa Hunter and husband, Jesse of Taylorsville; four grandchildren: Beatrice Lockhart of Versailles, Micah Hunter, Asher Hunter and Nate Hunter of Taylorsville; one brother, Don Witham and wife, Betty Joyce of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, July 24, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Dale Adkins
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 20, 2017
 Alicia Dale (Humphrey) Irwin (59yr.) of LeGrande, Center and Campbellsville, Kentucky, she was a lady filled with a brave and loving soul. She has a legacy that will be remembered forever. She ran to be with the Lord on the night of July 18, 2017, surrounded by loved ones & great friends. She loved the Lord with her whole heart and was a faithful servant to all. She served actively in her local church (Campbellsville Baptist Church) as a Sunday school teacher and was involved in various other ministries. Her entire career was spent serving in the medical field as a dental assistant, office manager, registration clerk & more. She actively served as EMT and hometown firefighter for many years. But most of all she served as a great Momma to all. She was a true example of how to love and walk as Jesus did (I John 2:6). This beautiful woman of God enjoyed best being outdoors with using her artistic /creative mind in making items for others.
She is survived by her daughter, Katie Snyder (Will Snyder) and son, Nate Irwin. She is also survived by sister, Lynette Powell (Tim Powell), a special niece, 2 best friends and several family members. She lives in Heaven with her parents, Lyndon Dale (Tubby) Humphrey and mother, Rita May Grubbs Humphrey. Along with several family members and friends. We ask for no need of flowers, but that you can donate to the www.youcaring.com/aliciairwin-880092 which will be money that her kids with use for all needs that leave a good legacy and donated to special causes my mom supported (CBC Jail Ministry, CBC Single Mom’s ministry and Cancer society). We also ask for stories, pictures and great memories to share with her children. We are reminded of the Lord’s promises in Isaiah 41:10, death did not win for one second. Momma, you are a good, good Momma and you taught us how to be stronger all the way. You showed us great strength and courage from the Lord (Joshua 1:9). Thank you to all for prayers and loving our Momma well.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M., (EST), Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Campbellsville Baptist Church (CBC) in Campbellsville
Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 P.M. (EST), Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Campbellsville Baptist Church (CBC) in Campbellsville
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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