Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 4, 2022
John Thomas “Johnny” Richerson of Campbellsville, son of Wanda Sue Shipp Cox and the late Marion Robert Richerson, was born January 25, 1964 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in Louisville. Age: 58
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Saloma Baptist Church but was attending Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. Johnny served his country honorably as an Aviation Operation Specialist in the United Army Reserve out of Fort Knox. He was awarded the Army Service Ribbon/Sharpshooter Badge (rifle) and the Expert Badge (grenade). Johnny was also a member of Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
He was former owner and operator of Dent & Ding Grocery, an auditor for Check For Check and a former employee of Batesville Casket Company and had been a delivery driver for Fastenal and most recently, L. Thorne.
He had many hobbies including gardening, picking flowers for his wife, Lisa and taking photos of sunrises. He liked all sports and cheered on the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals. He was a diehard UK fan, enjoyed a game of golf when he was able and had coached girls’ softball at Trace Creek for years. He was known to get a little long-winded when telling a good story. Johnny loved fishing and playing kickball with his grandkids. His family will cherish the memories of playing board games, especially “Sorry” which he may have cheated at a little. He had a strong love for his family.
He united in marriage to Lisa Bell July 9, 1983. Besides his wife, Lisa Richerson of Campbellsville, Johnny is survived by three daughters: Miranda Sadler and husband, Jacob, Loren Fulkerson and husband, Brian, Jessalyn Read and husband, Jonathan of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Reagan Read, Myleah Read, Addison Fulkerson, Collyn Fulkerson, Isaac Abell and Maylee Abell; his mother and step-father, Wanda and Jimmy Cox of Campbellsville; two brothers: Robert Leslie Richerson and wife, Lee and Terry Richerson and wife, Gaynelle of Campbellsville; two step-brothers and one step-sister: Butch Cox and wife, Ann and Loria Christie and husband, Jim of Campbellsville and Barry Cox and wife, Dee Dee of Florida; his mother-in-law, Pat Bell-Cash and her husband, Wendell of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, David Bell.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M.-8:00P.M., Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Mike Woodrum and Rev. John Chowning
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 3, 2022
Lula Mae Bryant Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Robert Allen “Bud” Bryant and Hattie Dicken Bryant, was born May 11, 1934 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 3:07 A.M., Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Lula was very kindhearted, loved children and working in the nursery, she enjoyed her Sunday school class and being a part of the kitchen committee at church.
Lula was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.
She united in marriage to Forster Hiestand Hedgespeth July 30, 1954.
Besides her husband, Forster Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, Lula is survived by two sons: Barry Keith Hedgespeth and wife, Kay and Mark Hedgespeth of Campbellsville; a daughter, Diane Cox and husband, Jim of Harriman, Tennessee; four grandchildren: Keith Hedgespeth and wife, Laura, Kayla Biggers and husband, Derrick and Kyle Hedgespeth of Campbellsville and Tiffany Clark and husband, Rick of Harriman, Tennessee; five great-grandchildren: Carson Hedgespeth, Chloe Hedgespeth, Cecilia Hedgespeth, Mason Biggers and Madison Biggers; two sisters: Lois Wilcoxson and Wanda Smith of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert “Bo” Bryant.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 A.M., Friday, November 4, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 4, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. David Griesemer
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 31, 2022
Larry Bowman Franklin was born on July 6, 1936 in Campbellsville to the late Lawrence Franklin and Edna Shivel Franklin. He passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Campbellsville at the age of 86.
He is survived by his cousins: Carolyn Barnett and Jayne Hogan, both of Campbellsville.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their kindness and care of Larry for nearly fifteen years.
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VISITATION: 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Pastor John Butler
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 30, 2022
Eloise Elmore of Campbellsville, daughter of the late C.M. Williams and Lera Morrison Williams, was born October 23, 1919 in Cumberland County, Kentucky. She died at 5:00 P.M., Friday, October 28, 2022 in Greensburg. Age: 103
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
She was known as a talented artist, but most importantly, a devout Christian.
She united in marriage to Marvin Elmore August 12, 1953 and he preceded her in death March 26, 2005.
Eloise is survived by her sister, Anna Williams of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law, Preston Pyles and one sister-in-law, Katherine Williams of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Howard Ezra Elmore October 15, 1983; one brother and five sisters: Jerry Williams, Cena Hottel, Clara Newton, Betty Pyles, Audrey Rhinehart, and Nellie Catherine Williams.
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VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Paul J. Dicken & Rev. Ryan Boatright
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 28, 2022
Harold John Wright of Florida, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Harold John Wright and Emma Lou Snook Wright, was born July 1, 1944 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. He died at 1:12 P.M., Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Florida after a brief illness. Age: 78
He professed faith in Christ and attended Immanuel Ministry Church. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served his country honorable in the United States Marine Corps as a Captain. John was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Rifle Marksmanship Badge and the Pistol Sharpshooter Badge. John’s work history included jobs such as: rancher, maintenance, tradesman and sales. He enjoyed photography and mission work. He united in marriage to Jen I. Dudgeon April 2, 1999. Besides his wife, Jen Dudgeon Wright of Ocala, Florida, John is survived by two daughters: Jackie and husband, Don Curioso of Boston, Massachusetts and Michele Wright and special friend, Casey Leonard and their mother, Juanita Wright of Washington State; one step-son, Tracy Gilbert of Campbellsville; three grandsons: Jacob Gilbert, Christopher Curioso and Anthony Curioso; two brothers: Mike Wright and Terry Wright and wife, Verda of Colorado; four sisters-in-law: Jane Dudgeon and Pat Sebastian of Campbellsville and Lenn Beatty of Lancaster and Dottie Wright of Colorado; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. John was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters: Dennis Wright, Jerry Wright, Barbara Jo Murphy, Brenda Sue Wright and Benita Wright.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Phillip Trent, Sr.
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
Memorial service to be held at a later date in Colorado
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