Elizabeth “Beth” Russell

Posted by on Jul 1, 2011

Elizabeth “Beth” Russell of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Thomas Hunt and Ida Ellen Hunt, was born December 1, 1919, in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 4:10 P.M., Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Campbellsville.   Age:  91

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church where she served as treasurer for some fifty-nine years, was in the music ministry of the church since sixteen years of age, and a former Sunday School teacher.

She was a retired school teacher with the Taylor County School System.

She united in marriage to Edgar B. Russell May 4, 1951.   He preceded her in death September 18, 1995.

She is survived by her “adopted” children:  Dr. Ed and Sharon Smith of Ft. Myers, Florida; three “adopted” grandchildren:  Joshua Smith and wife, Kaitlyn, Rachel Smith and Hannah Smith of Ft. Myers, Florida; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters:  Gatton Hunt, Ray Hunt, James Hunt, Lyla Parrott, Winnie Hunt, Edna Reynolds, and Sadie Hunt; half-brother, Emory Hunt.

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VISITATION:   From 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home 

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Howard Pryor & Rev. Fred Miller

BURIAL:                        Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church Cemetery

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David Adams

Posted by on Jul 1, 2011

David Adams of ElkHorn, son of the late Ruby Adams and Inez Noel Adams, was born July 14, 1939, in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 2:00 A.M., Thursday, June 30, 2011 in ElkHorn.      Age: 71

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

He was a farmer all his life and a member of the Taylor County Soil Conservation Board of Directors, Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Green River Cattlemen’s Association, Taylor County Agricultural Council, Agricultural Development Council, Awarded the Master Conservationist Award, and in 2010 was awarded the Innovation in Agriculture Award by the Campbellsville-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce.

He united in marriage to Sophia Campbell July 29, 1960.  

Besides his wife, Sophia Campbell Adams of ElkHorn, he is survived bya special friend, Clinton Tungate of ElkHorn; and many other relatives and friends.

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 VISITATION:  After 5:00 P.M., Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Willard Collins

ENTOMBMENT:          Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

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Jessie Underwood

Posted by on Jun 29, 2011

Jessie Underwood of Campbellsville, daughter of the late J. T. Sprowles and Mattie Thompson Sprowles, was born October 19, 1919, in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 5:45 A.M., Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Campbellsville.   Age:  91

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church.

She was a home maker.

She united in marriage to Bradley Underwood December 23, 1936.  He preceded her in death July 18, 1996.

She is survived by five sons and two daughters:  Nolan Underwood and wife, Rita, Sheridan Underwood and wife, Nina, Henry Underwood and wife, Debbie, Donnie Underwood, Mary Anne Rice and husband, Greg and Velda Stevenson and husband, Howard of Campbellsville and Deatrice Underwood and wife, Linda of Austin, Texas; one daughter-in-law, Carol Underwood of Campbellsville; fifteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by two sons and one daughter:  Gradie Underwood, Cecil Underwood and Vivian Underwood: two grandson’s Marcus Underwood and Dewayne Shofner: and five brothers:  Junior Sprowles, Claude Sprowles, Everett Sprowles, Archie Sprowles, and Willie Sprowles.

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VISITATION:  After 5:00 P.M., Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Good Hope Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy

BURIAL:                        Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery

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Glen Hubbard, 91

Posted by on Jun 27, 2011

Glen Hubbard of Campbellsville, son of the late Joe Hubbard and Eunice Ida Clark Hubbard, was born May 2, 1920, in Bloomington, Illinois.  He died at 7:42 A.M., Sunday, June 26, 2011 in Louisville.   Age: 91

He professed faith in Christ and attended the Lowell Avenue Baptist Church. 

He was a retired employee of Haydon Oil Company. 

He served his country honorably in the United States Army.

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Maurice Hardesty, Age 83

Posted by on Jun 27, 2011

Maurice Hardesty of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Alford “Pete” Hardesty and Ethel Bowman Hardesty, was born September 8, 1927 in Marion County, Kentucky.  He died at 6:50 A.M, Saturday, June 25, 2011 in Louisville. 

Age:   83 

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.

He was a retired employee of International Harvester and a farmer.

He united in marriage to Iva Richerson October 28, 1946.

Besides his wife, Iva Hardesty of Louisville, he is survived by one daughter and one son:  Diann Johnson of Louisville and Randall Hardesty and fiancée, Sandra Yaste of Bardstown; four grandchildren:  Angela Benningfield Harrison and husband, Bo, Lisa Benningfield, David Hardesty and Randall Gene Hardesty of Louisville; five great-grandchildren:  Austin Dale Harrison, Shelbie Diann Harrison, Amber Harrison, Tammy Yaste and William Yaste; one brother, R. C. Hardesty of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Donna Jean Hardesty and one sister, Helen Wise Spurling.

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 VISITATION:  After 5:00 P.M., Monday, June 27, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:              2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Vic Stansbury

BURIAL:                                  Brookside Cemetery

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