Rev. Ervin Gentry

Posted by on Dec 3, 2016

rev-ervin-gentryRev. Ervin Gentry of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late John H. Gentry and Sarah Margaret Cave Gentry was born June 23, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, December 1, 2016 in Louisville. Age: 84
He professed faith in Christ and served as a minister with the United Methodist Conference for some thirty-three years.
He was veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was awarded the Occupational Medal (Japan), Pres Unit Citation (ROK) and Korean Service Medal W/3Bronze Camp Stars.
He was a member of the Masons and Shiners organizations, was recognized for his work with Hospice, was a life member of the DAV, a member of a Wood Carvers Group, and an amateur radio operator.
He united in marriage to Lucille Murrell August 22, 1951.
Besides his wife, Lucille Gentry of Louisville, he is survived by two sons and one daughter: David Gentry of Indiana, Stanley (Dawn) Gentry and Marsha (Danny) Henderson of Louisville and Karen Stanton; five grandchildren: Robert, Marissa, Kelsey, Adrienne and Sarah; two great-grandchildren: Connor and Cameron; several nieces and nephews, including Sue Hayes and husband, Bruce who the family wishes to thank for their care, concern and help; and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters: Fletcher Gentry, Lee Gentry, Samuel Gentry, Charles Gentry, Agnes Price, Maggie Martin and Daniel Gentry.
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VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Fred Whitmore

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF LOUISVILLE OR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Wilma Boston

Posted by on Dec 3, 2016

bostonWilma Boston of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Huston Cox and Beechel Tungate Cox, was born November 29, 1942 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 12:25 P.M., Thursday, December 1, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 74
She professed faith in Christ and was a charter member of Mannsville Separate Baptist Church.
Wilma was devoted to her family and her church.
She retired from the United States Postal Service after twenty-five years of service.
She united in marriage to Robert Boston July 22, 1961.
Besides her husband, Robert Boston of Campbellsville, she is survived by one daughter, Tammy Boston of Campbellsville; one grandson, Casey Seaborne of Campbellsville; one brother and one sister: Harold Dalton Cox and wife, Kathleen and Beverly Sue Cox of Campbellsville; two sisters-in-law: Mary Nell Cox and Marcella Cox of Campbellsville; fourteen nieces and nephews and twenty-seven great-nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers: David Cox, Donald Cox and Dannie Dale Cox.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Monday, December 5, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Junior Holmes and Bro. Don Neat

BURIAL: Boston Family Cemetery in Green County, Kentucky

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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James R. Caulk

Posted by on Dec 2, 2016

James R. Caulk of Finley, son of the late Malcolm Caulk and Josie Wise Caulk, was born August 4, 1930, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:29 P.M., Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Lebanon. Age: 86
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
After 37 years of service, James retired from the Kroger Company of Indianapolis, Indiana. During his time with them he was a proud member of the Teamsters Local Union 135, being re-elected as the Union Steward for 35 of those years as well as serving on the Board of Trustees for 30 years. After retiring in 1992, James soon returned home to Taylor County where he enjoyed farming, loved working with his cattle and took great pride in operating a well maintained farm.
He united in marriage to Ester Elaine Roberts in 1958. She preceded him in death in 1970. James and Ester had three children: James, Jr., Lisa and Keith.
He later united in marriage to Mary E. Goodin Benningfield in 1972. She preceded him in death in 2014.
He is survived by two sons: James R. Caulk, Jr. and Keith Allen Caulk of Indianapolis, Indiana; five grandchildren: Shelby Caulk, Jason Caulk, Matt Sloderbeck, Michele Sloderbeck and Celeste Sloderbeck of Indianapolis, Indiana; one sister, Shirley Ann Caulk of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
James was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Ann Caulk Sloderbeck May 18, 2002, three brothers and one sister: Harold Caulk, Elbert Caulk, Bobby Lee Caulk and Louise Melton.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Steve Skaggs
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Evey Burris

Posted by on Dec 2, 2016

Evey Burris of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Barney Rasner and Lilly Aaron Rasner, was born September 9, 1923 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 9:25 P.M., Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 93
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.
She united in marriage to Paul Burris February 11, 1944. He preceded her in death November 8, 1998.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Gilbert Clark of Campbellsville; three granddaughters: Shannon Cornett and husband, Dean and Merica Gowin and husband, Scott of Campbellsville and Aftan Johnson and husband, Sean of Mt. Washington; four great-grandchildren: Christopher McGinley of Knifley, Brittany Ford, Emerson Gowin and Ellington Gowin of Campbellsville; two step-great-granddaughters: Natalia Warren and husband, Andy and Kelsey Gowin; five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Barry Burris and a brother, Lynwood Rasner.
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VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Friday, December 2, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 2, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Richard Lowe
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Obituary for Cheryl Gilbert

Posted by on Nov 25, 2016

Cheryl Gilbert of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Harvey Gilbert and Mary Wise Gilbert, was born February 13, 1965, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Thursday, November 17, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 51
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Cheryl is survived by one daughter, Crystal Lee and spouse, Jason of Owensboro; four grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Jordan Blake Lee, Ceroara Destiny Lee, Dayanna Winter Lee and Austin William Lee; six brothers: Charles Gilbert, Randel Gilbert, George Gilbert, Danny Gilbert, Harvey Gilbert, Jr. and Eddie Gilbert; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: Bobby Gilbert, Peggy Hunt and Mary Jane Hedgespeth.
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Memorial service to take place at a later date, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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