James Kenneth Perkins

Posted by on Feb 8, 2022

James Kenneth Perkins, of Campbellsville, son of the late Bennie Perkins and Lola Sweeden Perkins, was born August 5, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:09 A.M., Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
He had professed faith of Christ.
He was a retired farmer and had worked at McMahan Furniture and for Cox’s Sawmill.
He was kind-hearted man who loved his family and would do anything for anybody.
He united in marriage to Vernon Hovious Perkins who preceded him in death.
He is survived by one brother and one sister: Glen Perkins and Geraldine Ford of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by an infant child and two brothers and two sisters: Raymond Perkins, Louis Perkins, Delois Farmer and Doris Woodrum.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Michael Woodrum
BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery
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Sara Blevins Curry

Posted by on Feb 5, 2022

Sara Blevins Curry of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late William Lyle Blevins and Nelle Pryse Blevins was born on October 2, 1946 in Campbellsville, KY.  She died on the morning of February 5, 2022 in Bellevue Washington at 75 years of age. 
She professed her faith in Christ and was a lifelong member of Campbellsville Baptist Church and a frequent visitor at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Sara grew up in Campbellsville and loved her hometown and Campbellsville University where she took tremendous joy in being part of growing the community.  She was a retired owner of multiple beloved community restaurants including, The Cumberland House Family Restaurant where throughout the 80’s and 90’s families shared many meals and special moments with Sara. She was the former Chair of the Advancement Board at Campbellsville University and took great pride in being an alumnus.  
Sara is survived by her daughter, Leigh Anne Clark, husband, David, and two grandchildren, Hudson and Gavin Clark of Dallas, Texas. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband James Freeman Curry, August 3, 2014 and brother Phillip Blevins, March 24, 1995.
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VISITATION:  10:00 – 3:00 P.M., Friday, February 11, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Friday, February 11, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Linda Read Smith

Posted by on Feb 5, 2022


Linda Read Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Joe Read and Nora Cruise, was born October 20, 1942 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:00 A.M., Friday, February 4, 2022 in Hodgenville. Age: 79
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Linda was a very private person, sewing was her favorite activity.
Linda is survived by one daughter, Wanda Shirrell and companion, Eddie Nalley of Summersville; two grandchildren: Raymond Shirrell of Campbellsville, and Robert Shirrell of Greensburg; two brothers and four sisters: John Read, Delores Jeffries, Edna Read, Evalean Read, Josie Osborne, and Larry Read; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters: Robert Read, Joe Read, Glenn Read, Harry Read, Benny Read, Catherine Read, Norma Read, and Rosie Read.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 8. 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Eddie Finn

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Byron “Bama” Edward Jones

Posted by on Feb 5, 2022

Byron “Bama” Edward Jones was born on November 23, 1963 in Selma Alabama. Byron attended Campbellsville High School in Campbellsville, Kentucky, where he was a member of the varsity football team. Byron also participated on a traveling softball team with Sports Reach, as part of a youth evangelistic program.
Byron was the son of Dr. James Edward Jones and the late Martha Bell Jones of Campbellsville Kentucky.
Byron had two sisters, Angela Garner (Pat) and Darlene Head. He had two nephews, Trey Garner (Sarah) and David Garner (Annie), three nieces, Kristen Dabbs (Nick), Brittany Head, and Taylor Head. Byron had numerous great nephews and great nieces whom he loved and adored; Kennedy, Gates, Garner, Gray, Ford, Briggs, Jones, Hobbs, and Chapman.
Byron was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Bell Jones, his grandparents, Fred and Annie Mae Jones and Jimmy and Lora Rose Bell, and his uncles Jimmy Bell and Henry Bell.
Byron will best be remembered as a man who loved his Lord and Savior Jesus. He loved gospel music and he loved to sing.
His favorite song was Amazing Grace.
Byron was also passionate about his Auburn Tigers! He loved wearing his Orange and Blue with pride.
Byron loved his family and friends.
He loved family get togethers.
He never met a stranger and he would do anything for anybody. Byron just loved people unconditionally!
Byron’s family is especially thankful for the companionship and services of his caregivers Latosha Runyon, Kenneth Runyon, Anthony Bryant, Janet Duncan, and Stacy Calhoun.
Special gratitude also to Myra Gribbons and Jean Picard.
The family also acknowledges the special friendships of Tommy Dowell, Jr., Robby Spear, and Phil Cunningham.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 7, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Joel Carwile

VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Martin Funeral Home in Clanton, Alabama

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Martin Funeral Home in Clanton, Alabama

BURIAL: Martin Memorial Cemetery in Clanton, Alabama

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Anna Pearl Appleby

Posted by on Feb 2, 2022


Anna Pearl Appleby of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Chester Osby Appleby and Lois Ellis Glover Appleby, was born February 14, 1952 in Casey County, Kentucky. She died at 9:38 A.M., Monday, January 31, 2022 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Age: 69
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pine Grove Church.
Anna loved life, whether it be holidays, birthdays or family get-togethers. She was a happy person and enjoyed the workshops and her Tri-Generation family.
She is survived by one brother and three sisters: Allen Appleby of Clementsville, Phyllis Ritchey and husband, Harley of Campbellsville, Emma Jean Sanders and husband, Leland of Columbia and Wanda Wilson of Casey County; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Anna was also preceded in death by four brothers: Henry Leon Appleby, James Appleby, Arnold Appleby and Franklin Appleby.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jeff Edwards
BURIAL: Pine Grove Cemetery, Casey County, Kentucky
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO PINE GROVE CEMETERY FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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