Velda Underwood Shofner Stevenson

Posted by on Dec 7, 2022

 

Velda Underwood Shofner Stevenson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Bradley Underwood and Jessie Sprowles Underwood, was born March 25, 1939 in the Attilla Community of Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 3:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Greensburg.    Age:  83

She professed faith in Christ early in life and was a dedicated Christian.  Velda loved playing piano and singing, especially old time gospel music.

Velda was a retired family caregiver and farmer.

She united in marriage to Jimmy Shofner December 24, 1955 and he preceded her in death December 22, 1981.  She later united in marriage to Howard Stevenson and he preceded her in death October 7, 2011.

Velda enjoyed quilting, gardening and working in her flower garden.  Hobbies also included canning, freezing, driving the tractor and raking hay.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Vinessa and Jeff Johnson of Hodgenville; four grandchildren:  Joshua Johnson and wife, Kelly of Knoxville, Tennessee, Justin Johnson and wife, Melissa of Vine Grove, Candace Tims of Louisville and Jessica Shofner of Hodgenville; seven great-grandchildren:  Derrick Biven, Paige Tims, Dalton Tims, Hallie Johnson, Silas Johnson, Micah Johnson and Caden Brown; five brothers and one sister:  Nolan Eugene Underwood and wife, Rita, Sheridan Underwood and wife, Nina, Henry Underwood and wife, Debbie, Donnie Underwood and Mary Ann Rice of Campbellsville and Deatrice Underwood and wife, Linda of Texas; a sister-in-law, Carol Underwood of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a son, Dwayne Shofner in 2008 and two brothers and one sister:  Gradie Underwood, Cecil Underwood and Vivian Underwood.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Joshua Johnson, Justin Johnson and Candace Tims

BURIAL: Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Larue County, Kentucky

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Eva Pauline Mardis Graves

Posted by on Dec 6, 2022

Eva Pauline Mardis Graves departed this life December 5, 2022.  She was born September 2, 1934 to the late Owen Mardis and the late Ola Phillips Mardis.  She united in marriage to the late Frank Ingram Graves on September 27, 1962.

She had put her faith in Jesus Christ and was a long time member of Friendship Baptist Church in the Bengal Community of Taylor County.  She was very active with some of her activities over the years being a Sunday School teacher, Christmas Program leader, Women’s Missionary Union member, on the Hospitality Committee helping with church fellowship  meals, coordinating  Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and preparing VBS refreshments that included her beloved Kool Aid slush many years.

She was also preceded in death by four brothers:  James Mardis, Albert Mardis, William “Bill” Mardis and Norman Mardis.

She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law:  Marsha and Allen Wood and Anne and Bill Sanders of Campbellsville, Kentucky and Kristi and Kenny Dillingham of New Mexico; two grandchildren:  Jessica Honea of Bardstown, Kentucky and Jordan (Heather) Sanders of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; eight great-grandchildren:  Scott Hall, Blaze Honea, Zach  Honea, Noah Durham, Khynleigh Cobb, Arianna Sanders, Olivia Sanders and Camryn Sanders.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Friday, December 9, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Kent Ashley and Rev. Bill Sanders

BURIAL:                       Brookside Cemetery

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Lowell Harris

Posted by on Dec 2, 2022

Lowell Harris of Campbellsville, son of the late Thurman Brady “T.B.” Harris and Lela  Frost Harris, was born January 19, 1934 in Parrish, Alabama.  He died at 5:32 P.M., Thursday, December 1, 2022 in Campbellsville.   Age: 88

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon.

Lowell was a retired English teacher with Cannelton High School in Indiana and was active in the Indiana Teachers Association.

He loved folk music and playing the guitar.  He also jogged several miles every day and over the years, had jogged over 25,000 miles.

He united in marriage to Carolyn Hayes February 2, 1957.

Besides his wife, Carolyn Harris of Campbellsville, Lowell is survived by one son and one daughter:  David Harris and wife, Tammy and Susan Howell and husband, Dwayne of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren:  Patrick Howell and wife, Carolyn, Katelyn Howell and partner, Brenden Dwyer, Bradley Harris and wife, Keely, Brooklyn Harris Spaulding and husband, Malique, Murphy Lamb, Blair Lamb and Laura Lamb; two great-grandchildren:  Braylon Ray Harris and Laiken Michael Harris; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Inez Hill and a brother, Lecil Harris.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, December 5, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Monday, December 5, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman and Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

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Genevieve H. McKinley

Posted by on Dec 2, 2022

Genevieve H. McKinley of Leitchfield, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Lewis Hansford and Ruby Garrison Hansford, was born April 25, 1928 in Casey County, Kentucky.  She died at 12:19 P.M., Thursday, December 1, 2022 in Leitchfield.

Age:  94

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church, but had most recently been attending Leitchfield United Methodist Church.

Genevieve was a retired retail sales employee.

She united in marriage to George M. McKinley, Sr. and he preceded her in death September 12, 1999.

Genevieve loved children and Christmas.  She was a very resilient person and generous giver, having raised her two sons as a single mom for several years.  Her sons said “she was an expert with making do with what she had and could stretch a dollar farther than anyone they knew.”

Genevieve is survived by two sons:  Jim McKinley and wife, Belinda of Leitchfield and Marshall McKinley and wife, Mary Jean of Mt. Washington; one step-son, George M. McKinley, Jr. and wife, Connie of Illinois; eight grandchildren:  Teresa Parsons and husband, Rick, Becky McKinley and wife, Renotta, Ben McKinley and wife, Aura, Jamie McKinley, Sarah Thurman and husband, Matt, Michael Janton and wife, Celena, James McKinley and wife, Stephanie and Mashea Edwards and  husband, Brian; sixteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one great-great-great-grandchild; two sisters:  Shirley Holt of Cox’s Creek and Faye Carol Close and husband, Russell of Tuscon, Arizona; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters:  Kenneth Hansford, Russell Hansford, Rufus Hansford, Bobbie Jean Glasscock, Geraldine Henshaw and Ida Belle Collins.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Fella Wilson

BURIAL:   Brookside Cemetery

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William “Bill” Blane Moran

Posted by on Dec 1, 2022

William “Bill” Blane Moran, born March 26, 1939 to Oather and Christine Moran in Greensburg, Kentucky, died November 28, 2022 at his favorite place, “The Farm.”

Survived by his wife, of sixty-three years, Wanda Elam Moran; daughters:  Vickie Coulson of Des Moines, Iowa and Phyllis King (Kris) of Lakeland, Florida; son, Bill Moran, Jr. (Kim) of Clemmons, North Carolina; daughter-in-law, Christine Moran Cundiff (Tommy) of Campbellsville; brothers:  Dennis Moran (Cathy) of Chicago, Illinois; Grady DeWitt (Cora Mae) of Grab, Kentucky; brother-in-law, Phillip W. Elam (Brenda) of Brentwood, Tennessee.

He was “Grandpa” to thirteen grandchildren:  Rachel Ashley (James), Courtney  Moran, Jordan Moran, Cody Moran, Alexandrya Moran, Kara-Lynn Moran, Chastity Milan (Gregg), Makayla Fagan (Shawn), Ryan Coulson (Lauren), Michael Leitner (Tiffany), John Seydlitz (Rachel), Mark Paul and Christina Korsiak, and thirteen great-grandchildren  He will also be missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Predeceased by his son, James Wayne Moran and a sister, Rachel Blankenship.

He was a Korean War Veteran, serving the country in the U. S. Army.  He professed his faith in Jesus when he was thirty years old and was happy to serve in the Lord’s Army taking on various roles such as:  Adult Sunday School Teacher, Church Treasurer, serving on the Missions Committee and helping with visitation and any other needed areas.  He served as the head of the Softball League in Chicago for area churches for many years.

He retired after twenty-one years from A & P Grocery and sixteen years from Berry Bearing in Chicago.  He moved to Campbellsville after retiring where he worked eleven years with Hord’s Landscaping.

After his love of God, family, country came “The Farm”, and all his animals including Cindy, his “Queen Dog.”

VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 2, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler and John Seydlitz
BURIAL:  Judd Cemetery, Green County, Kentucky

PALLBEARERS:

Tommy Cundiff

Cody Moran

Justin Elam

Jimmy Nordberg

Caleb Seydlitz

Will Seydlitz

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE JUDD CEMETERY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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