Walter Kinser, 80

Posted by on Dec 10, 2021

Mr. Walter Lee Kinser, son of the late Walter Herman and Mary Nell (Cannon) Kinser, was born in Grayson County on May 28, 1941. He departed this life on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, being 80 years, 6 months, and 10 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Kinser was an over-the-road driver, having driven over 68 years. On February 25, 1967, he devoted his life to Carolyn Blair, and together they shared the trials, triumphs, and joys of this world until his death.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife of 54 years: Carolyn Kinser of Campbellsville,

Three children: Tammy Stamp and husband Gerald, Amy Parker and husband Kent, and Walter Christopher Kinser and wife Melissa, all of Campbellsville,

One sister: Phyllis Richardson and husband Charles of Campbellsville,

Nine grandchildren: Neil Bright, Taylor Seibech and husband Steven, Preston Stamp, Nicole Stamp, Alex Parker, Lydia Parker, Wes Parker, Grant Kinser, and Madison Kinser,

Four great-grandchildren: Chloe Seibech, Braelyn Taylor, Aliyah Litsey, and Adelyn Litsey,

And a host of other family members and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Kinser on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Paul Dicken will be officiating. In following with Mr. Kinser’s wishes, cremation will follow.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 4:00 PM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations of Gideon Bibles.

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Danny Kemp

Posted by on Dec 10, 2021

Danny Kemp, 65, of Campbellsville, passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville on December 7, 2021, with his family by his side.
Born March 23, 1956, to the late Coy Kemp and Argerine Sneed Kemp, Danny professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
For more than two decades, Danny served customers across Kentucky and Tennessee as a sales representative for the Overhead Door Company. Prior to joining Overhead Door, he owned and operated Convenient Food Mart in Campbellsville. Most recently, he enjoyed serving students of Taylor County Schools as a morning and afternoon bus driver.
Danny loved spending time with his family and friends, often over a meal. Whether at home or at the American Legion, of which he was an honorary member, he enjoyed cooking for others. Danny also enjoyed fishing and golf and was a devoted UK basketball fan.
He is survived by one son and one daughter: Daniel Kemp of Louisville and Megan Barnes and husband, Slade of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Nolan Barnes and Owen Barnes and two step-grandchildren: Tanner Barnes and Lauren Barnes of Campbellsville; one brother and one sister: Donnie Kemp and wife, Kathy of Louisville and Deanna Cowherd and husband, Robert “Boo” Cowherd; his longtime companion, Carol Bryant of Campbellsville; sister-in-law, Lois Ann Kemp of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, C. Darrell Kemp on September 29, 2011.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 13, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Dave Walters
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE TAYLOR COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Arthur Giles

Posted by on Dec 8, 2021


Arthur Giles of Campbellsville, son of the late Wesley Giles and Jeston May Giles, was born January 13, 1933 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 7:15 P.M., Monday, December 6, 2021 in Lexington. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Cold Springs Primitive Baptist Church. He loved reading his Bible and was a good Christian man.
Arthur was a retired contractor and real estate agent.
He enjoyed being with his family and visiting with friends. He loved fishing with his brothers and traveling.
He united in marriage to Betty Ellis April 8, 1977
Besides his wife, Betty Giles of Campbellsville, he is survived by two brothers and three sisters: Junior Giles and wife, Jodie, Travis Giles and wife, Judy and Lillie Pike and husband, Euen of Columbia, Wanda Helm and husband, Larry of Jamestown and Emogene Redmon and husband, Edward of Shepherdsville; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Giles and Barbara Giles of Columbia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Clifford Giles, Tommy Giles and Alvin D. Giles and his wife, Shirley, and five nephews.
VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Sunday

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Bro. Roger Price

BURIAL: Haven Hill Cemetery

PALLBEARERS

Jacob Doss
David Giles
Reece Giles
Shad Giles
Zach Giles
Derrick Helm

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

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Simon Myers

Posted by on Dec 8, 2021


George Simon Myers of Campbellsville, son of the late George Henry Myers and Nettie Grace Wilson Myers, was born February 23, 1934, in Taylor County, Kentucky, and passed away at 2:42 A.M. Monday, December 6, 2021, in Louisville at the age of 87.
He professed faith in Christ as a young man and lived a good and honest life.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army while stationed in Germany.
Simon was a mechanic with Fruit of the Loom and retired after 34 years.
He had a talent of repairing and rebuilding just about anything and enjoyed his accomplishments. Wheeling and dealing at auctions, flea markets and yard sales was a favorite pastime; however, he mostly enjoyed the time spent with family, friends, and the “loafers” that hung out with him in his garage.
Simon united in marriage to Mildred Jean Noel on February 12, 1955. She preceded him in death on March 30, 1989.
He is survived by one son and one daughter: Gerald Myers and wife, Terry, of Campbellsville and Sherry Myers-Sonnenberg and husband, Charles, of Nashville, Tennessee. Three grandchildren: Zachary Myers of Frankfort, Elijah Myers of Covington, and Rachel Myers of Louisville; two sisters: Nettie Cox of Campbellsville and Frances Johnson of Elk Horn; two sisters-in-law: Margaret Doris Noel of Nashville, Tennessee, Gwendola Glover of Louisville; and his longtime sweetheart, Ola Davis of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: James Myers, Arthur Myers, Bernice Cook, and Lena Myers.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Murphy
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GREEN RIVER MINISTRIES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Elvy Warren, 80

Posted by on Dec 7, 2021

Mr. Elvy Lee Warren of the Pellyton community in Adair County passed peacefully fro this life on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 after an extended illness. Born on March 26, 1941 to the late Paul and Eula (Burton) Warren, he was 80 years, 8 months, and 11 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Warren was a retiree of the University of Louisville, having been employed in the maintenance department over thirty years. He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed hunting ginseng or playing his guitar and singing.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

A daughter: Debbie Hughes and husband Rick of Campbellsville,

Five siblings: Bill Warren of Knifley, Larry Warren and wife Brenda of Campbellsville, Dale Warren of Knifley, Lana Warren of Columbia, and Pauletta Tucker of Knifley,

Two sisters-in-law: Kathy Warren and Vanessa Warren, both of Campbellsville,

Two grandchildren: Patricia Scott and husband James of Florida, and Willaim Campbells of Campbellsville,

Two great-grandchildren: James Scott and Savannah Rose Scott,

And several other family members and friends.

He was also preceded in death by an infant son: Forrest Aaron Warren; and three brothers: Rollin Warren, Ernie Warren, and Donnie Warren.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Warren on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Raymond Atwood will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Robinson Chapel Cemetery in Adair County.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Dec. 9, after 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) until time for the service.

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Charlie Warren, 66

Posted by on Dec 6, 2021

Mr. Charles Ward Warren, son of the late James Otis and Sylvia Edith (Hedgespeth) Warren, passed from this life on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Born in Taylor County on July 29, 1955, he was 66 years of age. He was employed in the electrical field, working primarily as a lightning rod installer. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was baptized in the Living Grace Church in Campbellsville. Mr. Warren was also a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was an avid University of Louisville Cardinal fan, and supported Kyle Busch when watching a NASCAR race. A genuine “Good Time Charlie”, he was always the life of the party wherever he was.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Debbie Ann (Holbert) Suel,

Two children: Christopher Donald Warren of Indiana, and Charlie Thomas Warren and wife Rhonda of Mississippi,

Siblings: Penny Cummings of Campbellsville, Jama Schafer of Florida, Kent Warren of Bardstown, and Logan Lee Warren of Bardstown,

One grandchild: Gage Thomas Warren,

Nieces and nephews: Joshuha Warren, Coleman Warren, Jaedyn Warren, Synamon Bohn, Heather Akins, and Jeremy Schafer,

A lifelong friend: Mike Brown of Florida,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Warren on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Steve Orr will be officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery, Lebanon, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 after 12:00 PM until time for the service.

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Ruth Ann Buckman

Posted by on Dec 6, 2021


Ruth Ann Buckman of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Donzie Wilcher, Sr. and Ruby Mae Shipp Wilcher was born in Marion County, Kentucky, October 11, 1943. She died at 12:01 P.M., Sunday December 5, 2021 in Lebanon. Age: 78
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
Ruth Ann was a homemaker and devoted mother and grandmother.
She loved flowers and especially enjoyed decorating churches for the holidays. She volunteered her time helping others in ministries such as the local Food Bank.
Ruth Ann united in marriage to Larry Buckman June 17, 1964. He preceded her in death July 21, 1987.
She is survived by two daughters: Kim Hedgespeth and husband, John of Campbellsville and Kathy Carneal and husband, Brad of Indiana, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren: Megan Hedgespeth and fiancé, Zach Doty of Campbellsville, Matthew Hedgespeth and wife, Erin of Springfield, Missouri, Larry Jones and Seth Carneal of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; three brothers and six sisters: James “Fuzz” Wilcher and wife, Mary Ann of Finley, Donzie Wilcher, Jr. and wife, Mary of Bardstown, Randall Wilcher and wife, Linda of Samuels, Myrtle “Ted” Buckman of Campbellsville, Jeanette “Tootsie” Kays of Bowling Green, Helen Newcome of Lebanon, Virgie Moore and husband, Joseph C., Bonnie Johnson of Louisville and Louise Wright of Samuels; one sister-in-law, Donna Wilcher and one brother-in-law, Dennis Wise of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers: Rita Wise, Carl Wilcher, Laurence Wilcher, Thomas “Tommy” Wilcher and Mitchell Dean Wilcher in infancy.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy
BURIAL: Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church Cemetery after cremation
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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LARRY EUGENE SCHMUCKER, SR.

Posted by on Dec 4, 2021

Larry Eugene Schmucker Sr., 80, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Willis Schmucker and Virgina Schmucker, formerly of Carrolton, Kentucky, was born on April 11th, 1941, in Elkhart, Indiana and departed this life on December 2nd, 2021.

He professed his faith in Christ and attended English Christian Church in Carrolton. Larry enjoyed westerns, playing cards, listening to music, spending time with his family, attending church, and attending Senior Citizen Center in Carrolton, Kentucky.  His favorite music quote: “Roses are red my love, violets are blue, sugar is sweet my love, but not as sweet as you.”

He untied in marriage to Lenora Lucille Welch in June 1962, who preceded his death on September 27th, 2012.

Survived by five grandchildren: Larry Schmucker, III and his wife, Amber Schmucker of Campbellsville; Catherine Lanora Schmucker and her significant, other Jessika Higgerson of Campbellsville; Love Lee Schmucker of Carrolton; Emmie Rodprajons and Jordan Rodprajons both of Newport, Kentucky.

Six great grandchildren: Larry Eugene Schmucker, IV, Elijah Israel Sscmucker, George Schmucker, Remedy Marie Schmucker, Zaiyan Dennis Schmucker, Myah Cheyenne Schmucker, Macie Carol Schmucker.

Great Aunt: Shirley Virginia Sclyers.

Preceded in death by:

His parents: Willis Schmucker and Virginia Schmucker.

His wife: Lenora Lucille Welch Schmucker.

One son: Larry Schmucker Jr.

One sister: Mariland Schmucker.

The service for Larry Eugene Schmucker will be held at a later date.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Larry Eugene Schmucker, Sr. at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

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LINDA CAROL DURHAM OBITUARY

Posted by on Dec 4, 2021

Linda Carol Wall Durham, 69, of Russell County, Kentucky, daughter of the Myrtle Snow Rexroat of Russell County and the late Lawrence Lorne Wall, was born May 3rd, 1952, in Kings Mountain and departed this life on Friday, December 3rd, 2021.

She professed her faith in Christ and was of Baptist Faith. Linda was a homemaker most of her life and was an avid yard salesman. She was a loving mother, daughter and wife.

She united in marriage to Ronald Clay Durham on March 13th, 1968.

Survived by:

Her mother: Myrtle Snow Rexroth of Russell Springs.

Her husband: Ronald Clay Durham of Russell Springs.

Four daughters: Pamela Durham of Russell County; Tammy Sue Bradshaw of Columbia; Amanda Durham and her fiancé, Greg Gill, of Campbellsville; and Jacklyn Durham of Russell County.

Three grandchildren: Kathryn Warriner Nunnally of Indiana; Kaitlyn Warriner of Campbellsville; and Klay Warriner of Campbellsville.

The services for Linda Durham will be held privately.

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

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Linda Durham at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

 

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Jerry Sharp

Posted by on Dec 4, 2021

Jerry Sharp of Campbellsville, son of the late Raymond “Peanut” Sharp and Betty Nelson Sharp, was born July 19, 1948 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 1:12 A.M., Friday, December 3, 2021 in Louisville. Age: 73
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Church of the Nazarene.
Jerry helped his family on the farm and was disabled from a tractor accident.
He loved to fish, go out to eat and visit his neighbors. He was an avid University of Kentucky Wildcat Fan.
He is survived by two brothers: Kenneth Sharp and wife, Emma and Randall Sharp and wife, Sharon of Campbellsville; four nieces and two nephews: Evangela Cave and husband, Bernie, Ernie Sharp and wife, Cindie, Suzette Akridge and husband, Lee, Shannon Clark, Beth Wilson and husband, Terry and Todd Sharp and wife, Brandi; three aunts and one uncle: Thelma Barnes, Rachel and Howard Durham, Allen Nelson and Helen Sharpe; and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M., – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 8,2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Nick Fields and Rev. Earl West
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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