James E. Owens

Posted by on May 28, 2013

James E. Owens of Campbellsville, son of the late James Owens and Nellie Walden Owens, was born in Estill County, Kentucky, August 6, 1922.   He died at 10:30 P.M., Monday, May 27, 2013, in Campbellsville.     Age:   90

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Bible Baptist Tabernacle.

He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army and the United States Air Force, where he retired at the rank of Technical Sergeant after twenty plus years.

He was awarded many commendations and medals, including the Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Clasp with five loops, serving in the 56th Fighter Interceptor Squad at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, Good Conduct Medal Silver Clasp with one loop, Strategic Air Command and Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, United Nations Service Medal and Army of Occupation Medal (Japan).

He united in marriage to Patricia M. Bonsteel, who preceded him in death.

He united in marriage to Kathryn Gibson Owens July 18, 1953.  She preceded him in death June 13, 2004.

He is survived by one daughter: Linda S. Hilbert of Erie, Pennsylvania; two grandsons:  Philip J. Hilbert, II and wife, Laurie of Mobile, Alabama and Gregory S. Hilbert and partner, Karl Shearer, Jr. of Erie, Pennsylvania; one great-grandson, Philip J. Hilbert, III; one brother, Herman Owens and wife, Letha of Dunedin, Florida; one nephew, Gary Owens of Florida; special friend, Margey Mabe of Campbellsville; beloved cat, Percy and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters: Sherman Owens, Robert Owens, Henry Owens, Lucy Ann Owens, Julia Owens and Tracy Owens.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M., Friday, May 31, 2013 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Friday, May 31, 2013 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler

BURIAL:                        Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY MAY BE DONATIONS TO HOSPICE OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY OR MAKE TODAY COUNT AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Linda Hathaway and all personnel at Taylor Regional Radiation Oncology and all Hospice of Central Kentucky personnel.

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Rose Marie Curry

Posted by on May 17, 2013

Rose Marie Curry of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Lynn E. Tucker and Hildred Binkley Tucker, was born in Adair County, Kentucky, December 23, 1948.  She died at 1:35 P.M., Thursday, May 15, 2013 in Campbellsville.   Age: 64

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith.

She was a retired employee of  Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

She united in marriage to Gerald Curry December 24, 1970.

Besides her husband, Gerald Curry, she is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and William Haines of Greensburg; five grandchildren:  Jacob Haines, Shelby Haines, Jessica Haines, Ashley Haines and Morgan Haines; two brothers and four sisters:  Ronnie Lynn Tucker of Campbellsville, Donna Fay Gabbert and husband, Paul, Jerry Donald Tucker and Connie Jones and husband, Kerry of Knifley, Hilda Roution and husband, Donnie and Sheila Roution and husband, Paul of Merrimac; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister:  James Tucker and Marietta Tucker.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Hugh Withers

BURIAL:                        Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Jewell Cox

Posted by on May 17, 2013

Jewell Cox of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Arthur Sallee and Mary Anna Murrell Sallee, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, February 28, 1933. She died at 5:32 P.M., Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Louisville.   Age: 80

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.

She was a retired employee of  Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

She united in marriage to James D. (Jay) Cox on March 24, 1949.

Besides her husband, James D. (Jay) Cox, she is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Doug and Ann Cox and Jason and Tammy Cox of Campbellsville; five granddaughters and four grandsons: Chasity Johnson, Brooke Humphress, Samantha Cox, Shania Cox, Mariah Cox, Brandon Cox, Clint Cox,

D. J. Cox, and Dirt Cox; six great-grandchildren; one brother and three sisters: Daymon Sallee and Lora Mae Dudgeon of Campbellsville, Athol Milby of Summersville, and Mary Elizabeth Vance of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers: Delois Bell Sallee, William E. “Bill” Sallee, Logan Ray Sallee, and Maurice Gene Sallee.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Don Gowin

BURIAL:                        Brookside Cemetery

 

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Morris Horn

Posted by on May 15, 2013

Morris Horn of Campbellsville, son of the late Bush Horn and Zelma Ransdell Horn was born in Mercer County, Kentucky, September 1, 1934.   He died at 3:15 P.M., Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Campbellsville.     Age:   78

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Bethel First Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and offered valuable leadership on various committees.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was a lifelong farmer and served on many agriculture and civic boards including:  Taylor County Soil Conservation for forty plus years, Taylor County Hospital Board for three terms, chairman of the RC&D Lake Cumberland Area, 4-H Council and Extension Council, Dairy Association and Beef Cattle Association, and was twice named Agriculture Person of the Year.

He united in marriage to Jane Mitchell December 28, 1957.

Besides his wife, Jane Horn, he is survived by one son and one daughter:  Todd Horn and wife, Lynn of Campbellsville and Susan Dyer and husband, Darel of Chattanooga, Tennessee; six grandchildren:  Jacob, Weston, Baylan, Logan, Lennon and Allie; one sister, Virginia Chumley of Mercer County; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 17, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Murphy

BURIAL:                        Brookside Cemetery

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO BETHEL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT AND RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Paul Everett Rogers

Posted by on May 15, 2013

Paul Everett Rogers of Campbellsville, son of the late Ernest Belmont Rogers and Mayme Gaines Rogers, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, October 18, 1927.   He died at 4:50 A.M., Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Campbellsville.     Age:  85

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Millers Chapel United Methodist Church.

He retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville as a supervisor after some thirty-five years of service and served on the Campbellsville Water Board for thirty years.

He is survived by two daughters:  Linda Rogers of Campbellsville and Delois Taylor and husband, Jim of Ft. Myers, Florida; five grandchildren:  Mark Dudgeon and wife, Chris and Deanna Hunt and husband, Robbie of Campbellsville, Traci Hooper and husband, Joe of Nolensville, Tennessee, Jessica Steward and husband, Travis of Russellville, Kentucky and Brandi Connelly of Jonesboro, Arkansas; twelve great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; mother of his children, Mary Catherine Gaines of Campbellsville; two brothers and two sisters:  Clay Rogers, Hollis Rogers and Margaret Phillips of Campbellsville and Fannie Belle Sapp of Gallatin, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters:  Richard Rogers, John Shelby Rogers, Louise Buck and Cleo Fryback.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Shane Garrison and Rev. Jimmy York

ENTOMBMENT:          Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO HOSPICE OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY AND MAKE TODAY COUNT   AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT AND RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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