Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 14, 2024
Forster Hiestand Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, son of the late Hobert Hedgespeth and Lydia Mae Morris Hedgespeth, was born October 17, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 4:30 A.M., Monday, February 12, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 93
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Forster was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Forster was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Lula Mae Bryant July 30, 1954 and she preceded him in death November 2, 2022.
Forster is survived by two sons and one daughter: Barry Keith Hedgespeth and wife, Stephanie Kay and Mark Hedgespeth of Campbellsville and Diane Cox and husband, Jim of Harriman, Tennessee; four grandchildren: Tiffany Clark and husband, Rick of Harriman, Tennessee, Keith Hedgespeth and wife, Laura, Kayla Biggers and husband, Derrick and Kyle Hedgespeth of Campbellsville; five great-grandchildren: Carson Hedgespeth, Chloe Hedgespeth, Cecilia Hedgespeth, Mason Biggers and Madison Biggers; two brothers: Lilburn Hedgespeth and wife, Eleanor and Ralph Hedgespeth and wife, Galoris of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Clifton Hedgespeth, Terry Hedgespeth, Ronald Hedgespeth and Frances Hash.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dave Griesemer
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 12, 2024
Rev. Dee Hamilton Wade of Louisville, Kentucky, son of the late Terry Edwin Wade and Evelyn Elizabeth Hamilton Wade, was born August 20, 1952, in Larue County, Kentucky. He died at 1:51 A.M., Thursday, February 8, 2024, after a lengthy illness, at his residence in Louisville with his wife Deborah by his side. Age: 71
Dee was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He was ordained as a Presbyterian minister at Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church in Lexington where he served as pastor for 10 years. In 1991, Dee, Deborah, and their son Seth, moved to Anniston, Alabama where Dee served as the pastor of The Church of the Good Shepherd for 6 years before moving back to his beloved state of Kentucky. Dee was installed as pastor of the Anchorage Presbyterian Church in 1997. After serving Anchorage Presbyterian Church for 22 years, Dee retired from active ministry. Upon retirement, Dee was honored to receive the title of Pastor Emeritus of Anchorage Presbyterian Church. To say that Dee loved the members of the congregations he served is an understatement. The love and devotion he felt for his “flock” could never be doubted. Dee believed it an honor to serve as a minister, a holy obligation, one he never took for granted. He delighted in all aspects related to preaching the gospel, the good news. He poured himself into researching, writing, and delivering sermons to honor the grace of God, given to all people. He missed preaching every day of his retirement. When asked if he was enjoying retirement, he would respond that he was not- he wanted to preach just one more sermon.
Dee is survived by Deborah Newton Wade, his wife of 46 years, his son, Seth Hamilton Wade, and one sister, Florence Wade Tandy. Dee is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews as well as family members on both his and Deborah’s side of the family whom he adored.
Dee was also preceded in death by one brother, Dr. William Terry Wade.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, February 16, 2024 at Anchorage Presbyterian Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Anchorage Presbyterian Curch
BURIAL: Anchorage Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to Anchorage Presbyterian Church
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 9, 2024
Lyla Wayne Thurman of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Thomas Alfred Wayne and Mary Katherine Lanham Wayne, was born May 27, 1940 in Marion County Kentucky. She died at 3:30 P.M., Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church and was in the Women of Ruth Group.
Lyla was a retired bookkeeper and assistant director of the Mercer County Senior Citizens, Inc.
She loved UK football, UK basketball and Nascar. Lyla also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and cross stitching.
She united in marriage to Joe Thurman October 27, 1962 and he preceded her in death December 23, 2012.
Lyla is survived by one brother, Thomas “Buggy” Wayne and wife, Betty of Campbellsville; two nieces: April Higdon and husband, Jr. and Nikki Edwards and husband, Derek; one nephew, A.J. Wayne and wife, Jessica; three great-nieces: Cailee Higdon, Maci Higdon and Wonder Edwards; four great-nephews: Trace Higdon, Kade Wayne, Briggs Wayne and Wilder Edwards; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Lyla was also preceded in death by a son, Samuel Wayne Thurman May 17, 2020.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Nick Fields and Rev. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Ryder Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 8, 2024
Johnny Lee Farmer of Campbellsville, son of Barry Thomas Farmer and Haddie Marie Dabney Farmer, was born February 11, 1960 in Shelby County, Kentucky. He died at 11:00 P.M., Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Campbellsville. Age: 63
Johnny was a driver, helper and hauler for the Amish.
He enjoyed mud running, fishing, camping and being outdoors.
Johnny is survived by one son and two daughters: Melissa Rodriguez and husband, Francisco of Shelbyville, John Christopher “J.C.” Farmer and fiancé, Karigan Brizendine of Lawrenceburg and Melinda Whitehouse and fiancé, Keith Brock of Camby, Indiana; one sister, Betty White and significant other, Pete Jeffries of Campbellsville; special friend, Patty Litrell; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Farmer.
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Cremation was chosen by the family.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 6, 2024
Clay Nelson of Lexington, formerly of Campbellsville, son of Greg Nelson and Lisa Garrett Nelson, was born July 24, 1994 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 6:51 A.M., Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Lexington. Age: 29
He was in management at Malone’s in Lexington and his family said that work was his life.
Clay enjoyed playing guitar and music and everyone loved him.
Besides his parents, Greg and Lisa Nelson of Lexington, Clay is survived by his significant other, Alicia Howard of Lexington; one sister, Candace Layne Kelley of Lexington; one niece, Ava Layne Bradley and many other relatives and friends.
Clay was also preceded in death by his grandparents: Shirley Bolt Garrett and Albert Garrett and Pete Nelson and Rita Nelson Cobb.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Spencer Pate
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE RON RAGER FAMILY FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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