Wesley Perkins

Posted by on Jan 10, 2014

Wesley Perkins of Hermitage, Tennessee, formerly of Adair County, Kentucky,  son of the late Barm William Perkins and Ellen Gumm Perkins, was born in Adair  County, Kentucky, March 13, 1922.   He died on Saturday, December 21, 2013 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.     Age:   91

He professed faith in Christ.

He was a veteran of World War II, having served his country honorably in the United States Army and receiving a Purple Heart.

He was a retired zoo keeper in Houston, Texas.

He united in marriage to Christine White who preceded him in death July 11, 2008.

He is survived by one daughter, Donna Kay Perkins of Hermitage, Tennessee; one grandson, Kyle Perkins Hendricks of Los Angeles, California; one sister, Elma Jean Wilson Stiles and husband, Jesse of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Jean Perkins and two brothers and two sisters:  Sherman Perkins, Joseph Perkins, Magdalene Benningfield and Blanche Irene Perkins.

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GRAVESIDE SERVICE:          2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Hovious Ridge Cemetery in Adair County, Kentucky by Bro. Bill Warren with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Kenneth Merle Cox

Posted by on Jan 7, 2014

Kenneth Merle Cox of Louisville, formerly of Taylor County, son of the late Walter Cox and Cora Herron Cox, was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, September 16, 1936.  He died at 6:42 P.M., Saturday, January 4, 2014 in Louisville.   Age:   77

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

He was a retired carpenter.

He united in marriage to Elizabeth Willis November 19, 1954.

Besides his wife, Elizabeth Cox, he is survived by three daughters and seven sons: Audrey Kay Cox Clark of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Sharon Lynn Cox of McHenry, Illinois, Patty Ann Cox of Burwin, Illinois, Phillip Harold Cox of Roselle, Illinois, Jeffrey Allen Cox of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Robert Merle Cox of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Charles Edward Cox, Rickey Lee Cox, Mickey Ray Cox, and Billy Ray Cox of Louisville; one step-daughter, Barbara Shirley Cooper of Taylorsville, Kentucky; twenty-eight grandchildren; thirty-seven great-grandchildren; three sisters:  Sylvia Combs of Louisville and Mildred Shofner and Wanda Dillinger of Summersville; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers:  Geneva Cox, Aline Keown, Haskell Cox, David Cox, William L. Cox, Eldridge Arvin Cox, and one brother in infancy.

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VISITATION:  4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, January 10, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:          1:30 P.M., Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in  Campbellsville by Bro. Harold Temple

BURIAL:                                 Feathersburg Church of God Cemetery

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Rick Combs

Posted by on Jan 3, 2014

Rick Combs of Mannsville, son of  Deloris Combs Compton, was born in Magoffin County, Kentucky, July 10, 1959.  He died at 5:03 A.M., Friday, January 3, 2014 in Mannsville.     Age:   54

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

He was a retired restaurant employee after thirty years of service.

He united in marriage to Evelyn Dudley June 10, 2005.

Besides his wife, Evelyn Combs of Mannsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Rickey Combs, Jr. of Oregon and Tiffany Combs of Loganville, Georgia; two step-daughters:  Tanya Fisher of Campbellsville and Tara Rowe of Columbia; one step-son whom he raised, Josh Lay and his wife, Heather, of Nicholasville; one granddaughter, Cheyanne Combs of Loganville, Georgia; his mother, Deloris Combs Compton of Louisville; one brother and one sister:  Gerald Whitley and wife, Susan of Louisville and Wanda Billings and husband, Allan of Mannsville;  several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Back.

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

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 6, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Don Gowin and Bro. Keith Fields

BURIAL:                       Bear Wallow Cemetery, Adair County, Kentucky

 

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Phillip J. Martin

Posted by on Jan 3, 2014

Phillip J. Martin of Campbellsville, son of John R. Martin and Dorcas Gribbins Martin and Starr Brown and Michael Semones, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, August 7, 1993.   He died at 2:23 P.M., Thursday, January 2, 2014 in Taylor County as the result of an automobile accident.     Age:   20

He was a former employee of McDonald’s and Kroger and currently, was an apprentice boiler maker at PIC Group.

He is survived by his parents, John R. and Dorcas Gribbins Martin of Knifley and Starr Brown of Taylor County and Michael Semones of Mercer County; three sisters and one brother:  Shiann, Ashlee, Brooklyn and Cody; two nieces and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, John R. Martin, II.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Terry Boston

BURIAL:                       Merrimac Cemetery

 

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Ron Coleman

Posted by on Jan 3, 2014

Ron Coleman of Jeffersonville, Indiana, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late John Coleman and Jean Lakin Coleman, was born in Jacksonville, Illinois, June 12, 1948.  He died at 2:43 P.M., Wednesday, January 1, 2014, in Jeffersonville, Indiana.      Age:   65

He professed faith in Christ and attended St. Marks Lutheran Church.

He was an employee of Rauch, Inc., in Jeffersonville, Indiana and was loved very much by the mentally challenged adults he worked with. He was a former basketball coach at Campbellsville University and former employee of Adanta in Campbellsville, LifeSpring in Jeffersonville and The New Hope.

He united in marriage to Roxanne Farmer Perry March 1, 1988.

Besides his wife, Roxanne Perry Coleman of Jeffersonville, he is survived by two daughters:  Mindy Jane Coleman of Ashville, North Carolina and Stacy Noel Coleman of Portland, Oregon; three step-children:  Mike Perry and wife, Beverly of Denver Colorado, Kathy Graham of Bowling Green and Bethany Perry of Jackson, Tennessee; five step-grandchildren:  Shanel Perry, Wesley Perry, Erica Gaines, Sheree Newton and Clint Graham; seven step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Steve Coleman of Jacksonville, Illinois; one nephew, Aaron Coleman; and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION:  After 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jeff Gaines

BURIAL:                       Jones Chapel Cemetery

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