Grover Graham

Posted by on Sep 4, 2014

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Grover Graham of Campbellsville, formerly of  Crestwood, son of the late Monroe Vernon Graham and Elsie Noel Graham, was born March 2, 1924 in Taylor County, Kentucky.

He died at 1:15 P.M., Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Campbellsville.    Age: 90

He professed faith in Christ.

He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a member of the C.C.C. Camp of Caldwell, Idaho in 1941 and in 1943 was drafted to the United States Army where he was a member of the 13th Air Borne division, spending most of his time in France. He was honorably discharged February 3, 1946.

He was a retired carpenter and finisher retiring from the Cralle Corporation in Crestwood when he was 72 years of age.

He united in marriage to Dorothy Williams Bell in 1964. She preceded him in death November 11, 1988.

He is survived by one step-son, Samuel Lee Bell; two step-grandchildren: Robbie Bell and Carrie Humphress of Campbellsville; two sisters: Verniece Taylor and husband, Marshall and Corrine Sublett and husband, Leonard of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by one step-grandson, David Bell and three brothers and two sisters: Charles Vernon Graham, George Thurman Graham, Ray Graham, Edna Graham and Ruby Turner.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, September 5, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:            11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Daniel Cook

BURIAL:                        Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

 

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Woodrow Nelson

Posted by on Sep 4, 2014

 

 

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Woodrow Nelson, of Campbellsville, son of the late Charlie Thomas Nelson and Laurie French Nelson Grimes was born March 10, 1931 in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 11:01 P.M., Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Lexington. Age: 83

He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.

He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was a retired roofing contractor.

He united in marriage to Doris Jean Bodkins April 27, 1963.

Besides his wife, Doris Jean Nelson, he is survived by one daughter and two sons: Loretta Morgan and husband, Randy and Joe Nelson and wife, Peggy of Campbellsville and Glenn Nelson of Louisville; nine grandchildren: Joe Nelson, Alicia Nelson, Kasey Shae Nelson, Dustin Morgan, Randy Morgan, Jr., Skyler Morgan, Timmie Nelson, Tammy Perkins, and Jackie Curtsinger; seven great-grandchildren: Layla Wilds, Addison Nelson, Braxton Morgan, Caydin Perkins, Zachary Curtsinger, Hayley Curtsinger, and Colton Curtsinger; two sisters, Jean Bell and Mary Whitlock and one sister-in-law, Opal Nelson of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by two sons:  Hershel Nelson and Keith Nelson; four brothers and two sisters: Willard Nelson, Howard Thomas Nelson, Charles Leonard Nelson, Omer Lee Nelson, Stella Underwood, and Elizabeth Burchett.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday, September 5, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL:          2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2014, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

BURIAL:    Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Frances Newton

Posted by on Aug 31, 2014

Frances Newton 001Frances Newton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willie Matt Johns and Mary Eliza Stubbs Johns, was born July 25, 1922 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:30 A.M., Sunday, August 31, 2014 in Campbellsville.       Age: 92

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.

She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and the Cafeteria at Fruit of the Loom.

She united in marriage to Vernon Newton August 23, 1943. He preceded her in death November 23, 1969.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Dale and Shirley Newton and Keith and Kathy Newton of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Cara Stewart and husband, Gene Ray of Owenton, Lindsay Hines and Jessica Newton of Campbellsville; Jennifer Brashear and husband, Jared of Bowling Green and Kyle Newton and wife, Megan of Greensburg; six great-grandchildren: Clayton Stewart, Bailey Stewart, Griffin Hines, Brody Hines, Hadley Brashear and John Hagan Newton; one sister, Evelyn Smith and husband, Johnnie of Valley Station; two sisters-in-law: Anna Lee Johns of Campbellsville and Betty Baker and husband Tony of Louisville, one brother-in-law, Lynwood Newton and wife Juanita of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Garnett Johns, Tommy Johns and Mildred Toohey.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the Parrott &

Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by

Rev. Jim Collison and Rev. James Durham

 

BURIAL:                       Brookside Cemetery

 

PALLBEARERS:

 

Eddie Browning

Terry Johns

Jimmy Newton

Shaun Shofner

Ryan Shofner

Jerry Wayne Smith

 

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO THE ROBINSON CREEK YOUTH FUND OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Lisa Hunt Montgomery

Posted by on Aug 31, 2014

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Lisa Hunt Montgomery of Louisville, formerly of Taylor County, daughter of Dale Hunt and the late Cheryl Davis Hunt Benningfield, was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, October 16, 1965.  She died at 4:17 A.M., Saturday, August 30, 2014 in Louisville.     Age: 48

She is survived by two sons:  Jason Turner and wife, Holly and Travis Whitaker of Louisville; two grandchildren: Logan Turner and Lucas Turner of Louisville; father: Dale Hunt of Campbellsville; one brother and one sister: Teddy Hunt and wife, Karen of Elizabethtown and Sherri Riggs and husband, Richard of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M. Tuesday

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by

Rev. Earl West

BURIAL:                                 Benningfield Cemetery in Marion County

 

 

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Bobby Shofner

Posted by on Aug 20, 2014

Bobby Shofner 002Bobby Shofner of Campbellsville, son of the late Oscar W. Shofner and Alma Sidebottom Shofner, was born January 12, 1949, in Taylor County, Kentucky.

He died at 12:07 P.M., Tuesday, August 19, 2014 in Campbellsville.    Age: 65

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.

He was a retired employee of Taylor County Bank after twenty-five years of service.

His love for horses began as a child and his favorite pastime was trailriding.

He united in marriage to Linda Shipp December 20, 1968.

Besides his wife, Linda Shofner of Campbellsville, he is survived by one brother and one sister: Larry Shofner and wife, Glenna and Aletta Johns of Campbellsville; two nieces and four nephews: Brandi Graham and husband, Jody, Samantha Shipp, Scott Shipp and wife, Andrea of Campbellsville, Adam Johns and Eric Johns of Lexington and Adam Shipp of Elizabethtown; three great-nieces and four great-nephews: Dayne Graham, Addison Shipp, Skyler Shipp, Sully Graham, Mason Shipp, Kade Shipp and Cameron Shipp; and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Sullivan July 24, 2013 and a nephew, Ryan Shipp June 12, 2008.

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VISITATION:  5:00 P.M., Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   11:00 A.M., Friday, August 22, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jamie Bennett and Bro. Jody Graham

BURIAL:                        Bethel Cemetery

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPICE OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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