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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 12, 2015
Dr. Ralph Athen Tesseneer, Jr. of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Ralph Athen Tesseneer, Sr. and Susan Geneva Kirkland Tesseneer, was born in Russellville, AL, on April 23, 1924. He died at 5 a.m., on Sunday, October 11, 2015, at his home at the age of 91.
Dr. Tesseneer spent his high school and early college years in Murray, KY. During World War II, he served in the Navy in the Pacific Theater. On May 5, 1946, he married Laura Mae Fisher of Earlington, KY and together they raised three children. Their lives together were spent in the areas of higher education and community involvement.
Dr. Tesseneer earned a B.A. in Psychology from Tufts College, an M.A. in Educational Administration and Psychology from Peabody College, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Louisiana State University. Dr. Tesseneer was a psychology professor at Western Kentucky State College, McNeese State College, Murray State University (where he was also Dean of the Graduate School), Northern Kentucky University (where he was also Vice-President, Interim President and President of the Foundation) University of Durham in Durham, England (as a visiting professor), and Campbellsville University (where he was also Vice President for Development).
Ralph Tesseneer was the recipient of multiple academic and community awards and recognitions. He was a life-long Baptist and served as a deacon, and in other leadership positions, in several churches. He was a devoted Rotarian and the president of several Rotary clubs. He was a Rotary District Governor in Kentucky. Dr. Tesseneer was a counseling psychologist in mental health clinics in communities where he lived; he was also a frequent public speaker and an educational consultant. He was visionary in his thinking and warm and caring in his interactions with everyone he met.
Ralph Tesseneer is survived by daughter, Susan Tesseneer Walters and husband, Joe, of Campbellsville, KY, son, Ralph Athen Tesseneer, III, M.D. and wife, Beverly, of Spartanburg, SC, Herbert Hoffman Tesseneer and wife, Gale, of Florence, KY; three grandchildren: John Athen Tesseneer of Spartanburg, SC, Neely Tesseneer Benton and husband, Brad, of Moorhead, MN, and Davaajargal Dorjsuren of Ulan Bator, Mongolia and Campbellsville, KY; two great grandsons: Thomas Athen Benton and John William Benton. He is also survived by two sisters: Myra Jean Tesseneer Cooper and husband John, of Texarkana, TX, and Susan Tesseneer-Pope and husband Ken, of Campbellsville, KY. He was preceded in death by a brother: Gerald Ware Tesseneer, and a grandson, Ralph Joseph Walters.
VISITATION: 5:00 -8:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 13, 2015, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 14, 2015, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home with burial in Brookside Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to: The Ralph and Laura Tesseneer Scholarship Fund at Campbellsville University, Gideon’s International, or Hosparus of Central Kentucky. Memorial gifts can be sent to Parrott-Ramsey Funeral Home for distribution: 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY 42718.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 12, 2015
Nellie Mae Bass of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Steve Gaddis and Leona Bottoms Gaddis was born September 25, 1928 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
She died at 9:48 A.M., Sunday, October 11, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Church of God faith
She was a florist for over fifty years.
She was an avid Kentucky Wildcat Fan and she loved going on such adventures with her “Golden Girls” friends as hiking, campaigning, the derby etc.
She united in marriage to William Leo Bass who preceded her in death
May 23, 1985.
She is survived by two daughters: Patricia Hoosier of Campbellsville and Kathalee Tewell of Nashville, Tennessee; three grandchildren: Michael Tewell of Georgetown, Jennifer Callison and husband, Tim of Bowling Green and Donnie Seaborne and wife, Susan of Campbellsville; eight great- grandchildren: Collin Michael Tewell, Dylan Callison, Wyatt Callison, Bailey Grace Callison, Scott Seaborne and wife, Shaina, Casey Seaborne and wife, Allie, Jessica Seaborne and Chase Seaborne; three great-great-grandchildren: Riley Seaborne, Landon Seaborne, and Aria Seaborne; one sister, Inez Board of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers: Dorothy Gaddis, Evelyn Gaddis, Helen Gaddis, Kermit Gaddis and Kenneth Gaddis.
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VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor. Evan Tedder
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ST JUDE’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OR KOSAIR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 11, 2015
Bonnie Burress of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Richard Burress and Nona Childers Burress, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, October 26, 1940. She died at 1:10 A.M., Saturday, October 10, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 74
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple.
She was retired from Fruit of The Loom after more than 30 years of service.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Terry White and Trena Durham of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Tiffany Kelsay and husband, Jason, Bubby Squires and wife, Paige, Matt Squires and wife, Chelsea, Anthony White and Ashley Judd and husband, J.P.; one step-granddaughter, Sarah Arthur; five great-grandchildren: Brayden Janes, Austin Squires, Drew Squires, Easton Squires and Axton Squires; three step-great-grandchildren: Shelby Kelsay, Jakeb Kelsay and Max Kelsay; one sister, Betty Benningfield and husband, Ivan of Campbellsville, and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Durham, a daughter-in-law, Donna White and one brother, Donald Burress.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday
FUNERAL SERVICE:11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 13, 2015
at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. B. C. Gillispie and Rev. Jace Divens
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 8, 2015
 Bro. Dan Hunt, Sr. of Oak Grove, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Carl Bryson Hunt and Frances Hammond Hunt, was born in Mingo County, West Virginia, October 7, 1947. He died at 5:07 P.M., Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in Nashville. Age: 67
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Faith Family Ministries
He was a passionate servant of the Lord and a church planter. He pastored several churches including three in Taylor County: Beech Grove Baptist Church, Elk Horn Baptist Church and New Covenant Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Navy.
He was an Eagle Scout and a 1977 graduate of Campbellsville College.
He united in marriage to Sharon Morrison May 23, 1968. She preceded him in death August 11, 2013.
He is survived by two sons and one daughter: Daniel Stevenson Hunt, Jr. and wife, Alecia of Florence, Joshua Carl Hunt and wife, Stephanie of Louisville and Marci Elizabeth Hunt of Oak Grove; two grandsons: Daniel “Trey” Stevenson Hunt, III and James “Cade” Hunt; one brother and one sister: Paul Hunt and wife, Janette of Flatwoods and Carol Little of Ashland; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITAITON: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, October 9, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Wayne Kuhner
BURIAL: Beech Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO FAITH FAMILY MINISTRIES MERCY MINISTRY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 7, 2015
Donna White of Campbellsville, daughter of Joyce Wilkerson Goff and the late Cecil “Gus” Goff, Jr., was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, July 20, 1960. She died at 7:18 A.M., Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 55
She was a retired schoolteacher at Taylor County Elementary School.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Terry White May 19, 1979.
Besides her husband, Terry White, she is survived by one son and daughter:
Anthony White and Ashley Judd and husband, J. P. her mother, Joyce Goff, all of Campbellsville, and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Larry Rowell
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum
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