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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 9, 2016
Alfred Davidson of Campbellsville, son of the late Dan Davidson and Stella Hoskins Davidson, was born August 3, 1932, in Leslie County. He died at 11:11 A.M., Monday, February 8, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the East Campbellsville Church of God.
Alfred was a retired dairy farmer and construction worker. He joined the Masonic Lodge in Winchester, Ohio in 1972.
He united in marriage to Nina Riley September 24, 1960.
Besides his wife, Nina Riley Lewis Davidson of Campbellsville, he is survived by five sons and one daughter: Phillip Davidson and wife, Gwen, Steve Lewis and wife, Bonnie and Joey Davidson and wife, Letha of Campbellsville, Richard Lewis and wife, Mary and Kenny Lewis and wife, Terri of Cincinnati, Ohio and Carlene Evans and husband, Danny of Hillsboro, Ohio; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; three sisters: Marie Britton and husband, Don and Thelma Yandric of Las Vegas, Nevada and Pauline Crawford and husband, Darrell of Seymour, Indiana; several nieces and nephews many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Rex Davidson, Harrison Davidson, Zola Grant and Floura Miniard.
VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Thursday, until time of funeral service at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
FUNERAL SERVICE:12:00 Noon, Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Bro. Robbie Spencer and Bro. Freddy Thompson
BURIAL: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGMENTS.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 7, 2016
J. Lynwood Kessler of Campbellsville, son of the late S.V. Kessler and Lena Dixie Henderson Kessler, was born June 20, 1921, in Green County, Kentucky. He went to be with the Lord at 1:15 A.M., Saturday, February 6, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 94
Mr. Kessler was brought up in the Pleasant Hill Community as a farm boy until he volunteered to serve his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II. He was discharged in January 1946 as a T4, of the Company E, 3258th Ordinance Base Depot and John Deere Battalion.
Lynwood joined Kessler Implement Company in 1952 and became owner and operator from 1963-1978. He served the community in the implement and farming business until 1978 when his health started to decline. Mr. Kessler was elected to the Campbellsville City Council in the late 1950’s and was instrumental in the building of the first City Hall building in Campbellsville.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and on numerous Committees. Lynwood and his wife, Margaret served as Voluntary Missionaries in the 1980’s in Arizona to the Yaki Indians and on the Old Mexican Border to Winter Texans and in Hispanic Churches, teaching the message of Christ through English, farming, sewing and cooking.
He united in marriage to Margaret May Sanders February 20, 1947. They spent fifty three and half years together until she preceded him in death August 28, 2000.
Mr. Kessler is survived by one son and one daughter: Jim Kessler and wife, Cathy of Trussville, Alabama and Marlynn Martin and husband, Alvin of Brandon, Mississippi; five grandchildren: Megan Grieser and husband, David of Trussville, Alabama, Emily Kessler of Troy, Alabama, Nelia Martin Toups and husband, Todd and Christopher Martin of Brandon, Mississippi and Ray Martin of New Orleans, Louisiana; six great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law: Harold Rafferty of Indianapolis, Indiana; two nephews: John Kessler and wife, Julie and Bobby Kessler and wife, Joyce of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one grandson Tim Martin, one brother and one sister: Wayne Kessler May 3, 2003 and Emily Rafferty June 27, 2008
VISITATION: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones, Rev. Brad Lauer, John Kessler and Billy Perkins
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full Military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 26, 2016

Rex Brown of Campbellsville, son of the late Cecil Brown and Carrie Judd Brown, was born March 13, 1928, in Green County. He died at 11:59 A.M., Monday, January 25, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Saloma Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army and the United States Navy.
Rex was a member of Pitman Masonic Lodge 124 F & AM and a retired employee of Ford Motor Company. He had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He united in marriage to Patsy Dudgeon, who preceded him in death December 1, 2011.
He is survived by one son and three daughters: Cecil Brown and wife, Donna, Diana Sallee and husband, Doug and Donna Johnson and husband, Mark of Louisville and Deborah Perry and husband, Bill of Carlsbad, California; one step-son and two step-daughters: Tom Milby and wife, Phyllis, Jan Milby and Mary McVay and husband, Randy of Campbellsville; sixteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Aileen Morrisett of Louisville; one sister-in-law, Louise Brown, of Louisville; special friend, Preston Pyles of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Betty Cole February 13, 2013 and one brother, James Brown.
VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, January 29, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 26, 2016

Sue Harris of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Otha Dewey Hughes and Eliza Stanton Hughes, was born February 14, 1950, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 3:10 A.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 65
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Feathersburg Church of God.
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom Cafeteria in Campbellsville and Warren’s Grocery.
She united in marriage to Spot Harris September 17, 1967.
Besides her husband, Spot Harris of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons and one daughter: John Harris and wife, Lisa, Raymond Jody Harris and wife, Anna and Joanie Price and fiance’, Donald Lokovich of Campbellsville; fifteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters: Alfred Hughes and wife, Opal of Franklin, Indiana and Vera Faye Stants and Juanita Calhoun of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by eight brothers and four sisters: Bill Hughes, Moore Hughes, Jimmy Mike Hughes, J. B. Hughes, Delbert Lee Hughes, Rufus “Bootie” Hughes, Ray Hughes, John Hughes, Zelma Mae Gardner, Mary Lesley, Lillie Hughes and Sylvia Hughes.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 29, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Chris Copher and Bro. Raymond Atwood
BURIAL: Callahan Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 26, 2016

Imogene Yates of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James William Proffitt, Sr. and Melinda Fore Proffitt, was born March 22, 1930, in Knox County, Kentucky. She died at 3:37 P.M., Monday, January 25, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 85
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom Campbellsville after forty years of service.
She united in marriage to Clayton Yates, who preceded her in death May 28, 2000.
She is survived by one son and three daughters: Phillip Yates and wife, Chris and Norma Newton of Campbellsville, Sherry Cecil and husband, Greg of Franklin and Jewell Murray and husband, Lindsey of Georgetown; ten grandchildren: Amy Vibbert of Lexington, Jennifer Murray of North Vernon, Indiana, Michelle Fisher, Erica Wheatley and Ronnie Murray of Campbellsville, Michael Hovious of Lebanon, Chris Hovious of Louisville, Chad Haynes of Auburn, Kentucky, Paige Cecil of Franklin and Crystal Ducker of Georgetown; several great-grandchildren; one brother, J. W. Proffitt and wife, Viola of Lexington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by eight brothers and five sisters: Vernon Proffitt, Robert Proffitt, Bessie Roberts, Stacey Johnes, Effie Messer, Marclee Johnson and Rebecca Edmonson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Old St. Francis of DeSales Catholic Church Cemetery
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