Audra Harmon Riggs

Posted by on Apr 27, 2022


Audra Harmon Riggs of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Buford Harmon and Clemmie Wise Harmon, was born October 11, 1936 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 2:18 A.M., Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 85
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Audra was a retired employee of the Campbellsville School System, where she spent many years working in the cafeteria. After retirement, she looked forward to her lunches with her former coworkers and friends. She also loved spending time with her special friend, Brenda Bright.
She united in marriage to Charles Richard “Ted” Newcome who preceded her in death in 1956 and she later united in marriage to Charles Riggs May 10, 1958 who also preceded her in death September 19, 2015.
Audra is survived by one son and two daughters: Wayne Newcome and wife, Kathy of Campbellsville, Sheila Bloyd of Lexington and Kim Mali of Nashville; eight grandchildren whom she dearly loved: Matthew Newcome and husband, Curtis of Ohio, Aaron Newcome and wife, Mary of Campbellsville, John Newcome of Louisville, Sarah Pender and husband, Dillon of Glasgow, Miranda Holmes and husband, John of Pennsylvania, Christian Jones and husband, Blake of Garrad County, Jack Mali and Sam Mali of Nashville; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Gene Harmon of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Harmon.
VISITATION: 12:00 NOON UNTIL TIME FOR THE FUNERAL
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey
Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Trent Creason

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

PALLBEARERS:

Jack Mali
Sam Mali
Aaron Newcome
John Newcome
Matthew Newcome
Dillon Pender

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Delores Ann Brawner, 84

Posted by on Apr 27, 2022

Delores Ann Brawner, age 84 of Campbellsville, KY, was born January 21, 1938 in Springfield, Illinois and departed this life on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her home.
She enjoyed reading and working puzzles after becoming disabled.
She united in marriage to Wayne Brawner, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was a son: Jay Mercer.
Delores is survived by a two sons: Bill Mercer of Arizona and Joe Schmidt of Illinois; a daughter-in-law and caregiver: Amber Mercer of Campbellsville; two sisters: Judy Denton and Shirley Rexroad-Jones, both of Illinois.
Also surviving are five grandchildren: Noah Mercer, Lindsey Schmidt, Bryce Savage, Ford Mercer and Azura Mercer; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Vernon and Sue Brawner and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family chose cremation. There are no services scheduled at this time.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

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Beechel Clark

Posted by on Apr 27, 2022


Beechel Clark of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Sylvester Sluder and Lettie Mae Cox Sluder, was born January 26, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:15 A.M., Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
Beechel professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
She was a homemaker and had babysat for numerous children, most of whom still called her “Mammy.” Beechel loved gospel and country music and visiting family, especially her grandbabies. She always had a smile for you and was best known for her punchbowl cake.
She united in marriage to Leslie Clark February 7, 1959 and he preceded her in death August 11, 2015.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Ronald Clark and wife, Rose Ann and Sharon Read and husband, John of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Jessica Clark, Leslie Ann Clark, Jamie Tuliano, Timmy Nelson, Rebecca Nelson and Sarah Hedgespeth; three great-grandchildren: Jaxon Clark, Jaz Bright and Jagger Bright; eight step-great-grandchildren; four sisters: Lillie Shirrell, Linda Newton and husband, Michael, Helen Claywell and husband, Gary and Jane Dudgeon of Campbellsville;
several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Christie Mae Clark and three brothers and two sisters: James “Jimmy” Sluder, Harold Sluder, Charles Sluder, Shirley Graybeal and Aline Vannice.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 29, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Newton
BURIAL: Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Nora Christine “Teen” Shuffett, 63

Posted by on Apr 25, 2022

Ms. Nora Christine “Teen” Shuffett of Campbellsville passed from this life on April 23, 2022 at the Norton Women and Children’s Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Taylor County on November 11, 1958 to the late William Coy and Kathryn (Edwards) Shuffett, she was 63 years, 5 months, and 12 days of age. She was a former factory employee, but enjoyed farmwork (especially tobacco-related work).

She leaves to cherish her memory:

A daughter: Jade Shuffett,

A brother: Bob Phillips and wife Lisa of Florida,

A sister: Connie Houk,

Three grandchildren: Aviona JayLee Smith, Ajada Lashawn Smith, and Alizaha Christine Smith,

A former companion and friend: George Turner,

Her dog: Baby,

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Kay Shuffett Steward, in 2014.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Ms. Shuffett on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Joe Richardson will officiate. Cremation will be accorded her following the funeral service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral.

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Raymond “Ray” Slone, 69

Posted by on Apr 24, 2022

Mr. Raymond Lee “Ray” Slone of Glasgow, formerly of Columbia, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Barren County Health and Rehab Center. Born on July 16, 1952 in St. Petersburg, Florida, he was 69 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Solid Rock Full Gospel Church in Russell Springs. Mr. Slone was a retiree of the Florida Department of Transportation.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

A daughter: Destiny Slone of Campbellsville,

His companion of 38 years: Denise Hussey of Campbellsville,

A brother-in-law: Miles Standish of Florida,

And a host of other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Slone, and a sister.

The family chose cremation. A celebration of Ray’s life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the American Cancer Society. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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James Robert Allen, 89

Posted by on Apr 22, 2022

James Robert Allen, of Campbellsville, the son of the late James and Rebecca (Allen) Allen, was born June 28, 1932 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Hodgenville at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home. He was 89 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith on Christ and was a member of the Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church and was a former flooring installer and enjoyed pitching horse shoes.

He was a Veteran, having served in the United Stated Army.

He united in marriage on September 24, 1954 to Eldora (Beard) Allen, who preceded her in death on March 11, 2021.

Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Kay Wetington; a son-in-law: Tim Cissell and four brothers and five sisters: Henry, John M., Everett and Creed Allen and Elsie Price, Froni Burress, Novella Perkins, Doreen Durham and Nora Vaughn.

Survivors include five children: Vickie Quinn and husband Greg, James Rex Allen, Sandra Cissell, Ronnie Allen and wife Kellie Jo, all of Campbellsville, Shannon Gilbert and husband Derrick of Georgetown.

Also a son-in-law: Billy Joe Wethington; fourteen grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service will be Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Bro. Mike Gribbins will be officiating.

Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Saturday at the

L.R. Petty Funeral Home and after 10:00 A.M. on Sunday at the church.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Larry Read Obituary

Posted by on Apr 22, 2022

Larry Read, 70, of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Joseph Read and Nora Cruise Read, was born February 18th, 1952, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and departed this life Tuesday, April 19th, 2022, at Green Hill Rehabilitation and Care.

He professed his faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Larry enjoyed being a farmer and loved all his friends and family. He was a great husband, father, brother, son, friend, and he will be dearly missed.

Larry united in marriage to Brenda Tucker Read on October 28th, 1978, who preceded her death on September 9th, 2006.

Larry is survived by:

Four sisters: Delois Jefferies, of Campbellsville; Edna Read, of Campbellsville; Evelien Read, of Edmonton; and Josephine Osbourne, of Campbellsville.

One brother: John Read, of Campbellsville.

VISITATION: Friday, April 22nd, 2022, from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, at 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow at Pierce Cemetery in Green County.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken in form of donations toward Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.

The staff of Auberry Funeral would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Larry Read at our funeral home.

May God bless you during this difficult time.

 

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Carles Lloyd, 77

Posted by on Apr 22, 2022

Mr. Carles Ray Lloyd of Campbellsville passed from this life on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab Facility after an illness. Born in Adair County on May 26, 1944 to the late Elford and Bonnie (Bunch) Lloyd, he was 77 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of East Campbellsville Church of God. Mr. Lloyd was a noted contract painter, and enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Brenda Lloyd, in 2016, and a sister, Freda Sroczynski.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Four children: Cynthia Mann, Teresa Ballou, and Doyle Lloyd and wife Carolee, all of Columbia, and Jeffrey Lloyd and wife Heather of Chicago, Illinois,

Three siblings: Bernice Preece and husband Gary of Georgetown, Charles Lloyd of Columbia, and Brenda Malone of Louisville,

Eleven grandchildren,

Seven great-grandchildren,

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends, including all his fishing and hunting buddies.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Lloyd on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Poplar Grove Cemetery in Taylor County.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, April 24, from 2:00 PM until time for the service.

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Otha Quisenberry

Posted by on Apr 21, 2022

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Otha Quisenberry, 68, of Richmond, Kentucky left this world on April 20, 2022.

Husband, Dad, Pop-Pop, and friend to many, Otha is survived by his wife of 47 years, Wanda; his son, Brian Quisenberry (Stacy); daughter, Tiffany McDonald (Adam); granddaughter, Sara Quisenberry; grandson, Mason McDonald; and sister, Mary Clark (Bob). He was preceded in death by his father, David Quisenberry and mother, Ruth Quisenberry both of Campbellsville.

Born in Campbellsville and a graduate of Campbellsville University, Otha resided in Winchester, Kentucky for many years. He enjoyed a successful career making many friends across the commercial trucking industry. Outside of work, Otha enjoyed being involved in youth sports. After coaching both Brian and Tiffany in baseball, he continued to serve as a coach, board member and president of Little League Baseball in Winchester for several years. He was also involved with Little League at the district and state levels. He loved spending time at the ballpark, including trips to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series.

Otha also enjoyed using his booming voice to perform announcer duties for local sports, including George Rogers Clark High School football and basketball. One of his favorite memories was announcing for the Kentucky High School Basketball Sweet Sixteen at Rupp Arena. Otha was a lifelong fan of college basketball and the Kentucky Wildcats.
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VISITATION: 4:00-7:00 P.M., Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 25, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Brent Gupton
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Margaret Lee Wheatley

Posted by on Apr 19, 2022

Margaret Lee Wheatley of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Joseph Herbert Lee and Emma Newcome Lee, was born May 21, 1938 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 6:34 P.M., Monday, April 18, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
Margaret cherished her family and grandchildren and was a loving mother and grandmother.
She united in marriage to Donald Wheatley, Sr. June 9, 1956 and he preceded her in death October 22, 2017.
Margaret is survived by four sons and one daughter: Barry Wheatley and wife, Sue Ann, Kevin Wheatley and wife, Donna, Don Wheatley, Jr. and wife, Penny, Lisa Davis and husband, Terry of Campbellsville and Michael Wheatley and wife, Beverly of Princeton; nine grandchildren: Ashley Jones and husband, Daniel of Princeton, Kristin Wheatley, Alex Davis and fiancee’, Nathan Cox, Abby Davis, Brennan Wheatley, Caden Wheatley and wife, MaKayla and Blase Wheatley of Campbellsville, Brooke Rauch and husband, Andrew and Seth Wheatley and fiancée, Curstain Lopez of Lexington; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth Wheatley and two brothers and one sister: Joseph Howard Lee, J. L. Lee and Nora Symmers.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M., Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan
BURIAL: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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