Rev. David Lyons

Posted by on Jan 7, 2015

Rev. David Lyons of Campbellsville, son of the late Mike Lyons and Maudie Campbell Lyons, was born June 12, 1932 in Carter County, Kentucky. He died at 3:45 A.M., Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 82
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
He was a retired Southern Baptist minister.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army. He received the Army of Occupation Medal Germany and the National Defense Service Medal.
He united in marriage to Sue Hanna, who preceded him in death.
He united in marriage to Pat Wells March 3, 1990.
Besides his wife, Pat Lyons, he is survived by one son, Michael David Lyons and wife, Tara of Lexington; four step-children: David Durham and Dan Durham and wife, Leslie of Campbellsville, Rebecca Smith and husband, Rev. John Smith of Munfordville and Beverly Phillips and husband, Mike of Owensboro; two grandchildren: Hanna Reagan Lyons and Taylor Isabella Lyons; nine step-grandchildren: Sean Phillips, Todd Phillips, Brent Phillips, Jordan Smith, Hunter Smith, Jessica Durham, Holly Durham, Sarah Durham and Zachary Durham; one step-great-granddaughter, Chandler Durham; one brother and four sisters: Mike Lyons of Seminole, Florida, Jessie James of Greenup, Lucille Dameron of Dayton, Ohio, Elizabeth Norwood and husband, Bill of Cleveland, Tennessee and Janet Harris and husband, Tom of Grayson; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a son, Norman Dean Lyons and four brothers and one sister: Chester Lyons, Albert Lyons, Ed Lyons, Leslie Lyons and Ruth Holbrook.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 9, 2015 at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE: 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 9, 2015 at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Walters

BURIAL: 12:00 Noon, Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Stuart-Partin Cemetery in Knox County, Kentucky with full military honors by the
DAV Chapter 158 Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD BE DONATIONS TO LOTTIE MOON MISSIONS OFFERING, % LOWELL AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Michael “Mike” Russell

Posted by on Jan 4, 2015

Harold Michael “Mike” Russell, of Lexington Kentucky, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Harold Cleveland Russell and Billie Cox Russell, was born July 11, 1966, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:40 P.M., Wednesday, December 24, 2014, in Lexington. Age 48
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville.
Mike graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Architecture. Among his endeavors, he drew mechanic drawings for an inventor, and lived in Savannah, Georgia to work with AmeriCorps as a lead builder for Habitat for Humanity. Upon returning to Kentucky, he made his home in Lexington, Kentucky where he enjoyed a long career as a highly-skilled craftsman for Prajna Design, a firm known for creating and building unique homes and public spaces in Lexington and surrounding counties as well as New York, Wisconsin, Michigan and the Bahamas. He had a love for the water, sailing, building boats, creating art, growing tomatoes and appreciated a wide-genre music, literature and travel far and wide. Mike leaves his family, many, many friends and his beloved dog, Misha.
He is survived by one sister, Kym Russell, and niece, Davies Rushing of Lexington, and one brother, Dr. Dirk Russell and wife, Dr. Andrea Russell of Canton, Georgia; three nieces and one nephew: Madelyn Russell, Jillian Russell, Ava Russell, Luke Russell of Canton, Georgia.
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The family would like to invite everyone to an informal Remembrance Service on Saturday, January 10th, 2015, with visitation starting at 3:00 P.M. and the service at 4:00 P.M. The service will be held at Lexington Friends Meeting House, located at 649 Price Ave. Lexington Kentucky, 40508.

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Johnnie “Bill” Myers

Posted by on Jan 2, 2015

Johnnie “Bill” Myers of Campbellsville, son of the late William Myers and Mary Wilson Myers, was born November 25, 1922 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:15 A.M., Thursday, January 1, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was a retired farmer and a past employee of Overhead Door in Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Geraldine Sharp December 17, 1949. She preceded him in death August 1, 2004.
He is survived by two sons and two daughters and spouses: Jerry and Kathy Myers of Campbellsville, Sharon and Larry Price of Greensburg, Timmy and Linda Myers and Judy and Robert Kearney of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Candy Newton and husband, Chad and Billy Dale Myers of Campbellsville and Phillip Joe Price of Greensburg; two great-grandchildren: Chaz Newton and Cayson Newton; one sister, Jennie Barnett and husband, Leonard of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by twin sons, Tommie and Johnnie Myers March 6, 1952 and two brothers: Charles Myers and Leroy Myers.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, January 5, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Danny Nelson
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD BE DONATIONS TO THE VETERANS ORGANIZATION OF YOUR CHOICE AND BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Janet Pickett

Posted by on Dec 31, 2014

Janet Pickett of Campbellsville, daughter of Margaret Herron Fawcett and the late Douglas Watson, was born November 19, 1951, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:15 A.M., Wednesday, December 31, 2014, in Campbellsville. Age: 63
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
She was a past employee of Fruit of the Loom and a retired employee of INFAC in Campbellsville.
She united in marriage to Roger Pickett March 8, 1968.
Besides her husband, Roger Pickett, she is survived by one son and one daughter: Roger Scott Pickett of Louisville and Stacey Forbis and husband, Daniel of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Konner Forbis and Kenzi Forbis of Campbellsville; her mother, Margaret Fawcett of Campbellsville; one brother and one sister: Norman Douglas Watson and Lisa Kaye Tucker and husband, Tony of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION: 5-8 P.M., Thursday, January 1, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 2, 2015 at
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
by Rev. Ron Ferree and Rev. Robert Boston

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD BE DONATIONS
TO THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY AND BE MADE AT
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Helen Feather Faulkner

Posted by on Dec 31, 2014

Helen Feather Faulkner of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Arthur C. Feather and Thelma Leola McVay Feather, was born March 8, 1925, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 12:02 P.M., Monday, December 29, 2014, in Louisville. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Fred Faulkner, Jr. August 2, 1946. He preceded her in death April 13, 2009.
She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Fred Faulkner, Wes Faulkner, Phyllis Faulkner Cox and Jan Faulkner of Louisville; twelve grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; two sisters: Joyce Russell and Peggy Tucker and husband, Elwood of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Erin Faulkner October 20, 2014.
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FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Mike O’Neal

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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