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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 3, 2021
Rachel Reece Riggs, daughter of the late Sherman Reece and Lucy Compton Reece, was born August 18, 1939. She died at 11:30 P.M., Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 81
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Elroy Riggs on July 5. 1958. He preceded her in death on October 4, 2020.
Rachel was a retired schoolteacher, having taught in Marion and Taylor County School systems.
Her favorite pastime was cross- stitching. She looked forward to participating in the TCHS Craft Fair each year and had many return customers who purchased her impeccable cross-stitch.
Rachel is survived by one daughter and one son: Vickie McKinley and husband, Mark of Campbellsville and Alan Riggs and his wife, Alicia of Greensburg; five grandchildren; Maggie Adams and husband, Kevin of Louisville; Kelsey Riggs of St. Petersburg, Florida, Ellie Paine and husband, Davis of Maryville, Tennessee, Rachel Hughes and husband, Sean of Memphis, Tennessee and Peter Riggs of Greensburg; two great-grandchildren: Claire Coleman and Julian Coleman of ST. Petersburg, Florida; one sister, Helen Kessler Browning of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Earline Gabehart of Campbellsville.
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PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, February 6, 2021 by Pastor Kent Ashley
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 3, 2021
Cecil Gilpin of Campbellsville, son of the late Guy Gilpin and Mary Rachel Barnes Gilpin, was born December 20, 1929 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:20 P.M., Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Greensburg. Age: 91
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps in the Korean War.
Cecil was a retired semi-truck driver and also operated a food truck at local events. Cecil enjoyed swapping and trading anything of value and was always on the go doing something. When he wasn’t working he would be at Druther’s talking with his friends.
He united in marriage to Darlene Hunt June 28, 1975.
Besides his wife, Darlene Gilpin, of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons and two daughters: Gary Gilpin and wife, Christa and Barry Gilpin and wife, Stephanie of Campbellsville, Valerie Shipley and husband, Bill of Tallahassee, Florida and June Gilpin of Louisville; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters: Suzie Roberts of Colorado and Frances Sue Bradley of Elizabethtown; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers: Bertha Lou Gilpin, Nellie Smidth, Florence Ellen Gilpin, James Gilpin, R. T. Gilpin and a sister, Eileen Gilpin, in infancy.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, February 5, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, February 5, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Shaun Caudill
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 3, 2021
Marshall Wayne Ellis of Campbellsville, son of the late David Ellis and Verion McAnelly Ellis, was born February 20, 1937 in Casey County, Kentucky. He died at 12:51 A.M., Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Marshall Wayne enjoyed a career as a timber buyer for over 50 years. He was co-owner of Superior Export Veneer.
He united in marriage to Paula Sue Shreve July 17, 1982.
Marshall Wayne adored his family and enjoyed one-on-one quality time with his children and grandchildren. He also loved the outdoors and hunting.
Besides his wife, Paula Sue Ellis, of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters: Marsha Benningfield and husband, Dickie and Melisa Morris and husband, Mark of Campbellsville; two step-sons: Jason Ford and wife, Shannon of Somerset and Chris Ford and wife, Lee of Bethesda, Maryland; five grandchildren: Valerie Dykes and husband, Seth, Natalie Walters and husband, Jesse and Reed Benningfield of Campbellsville, Sidney Ford of Bethesda, Maryland and Erica Gillim and husband, Andrew of Fordsville; six great-grandchildren: Colton and Landon Dykes, Drake Benningfield, Staley and Stetson Gillim and Avery Walters; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lindsey Kay Benningfield April 9, 1987 and a sister, Emogene Mason.
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VISITATIOIN: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 1, 2021
 Mr. Jeffrey Michael Roution of Campbellsville was born in Green County on July 12, 1966. He departed this life on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home, being 54 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mike was a talented woodworker and enjoyed time spent fishing or playing cards with his family and friends.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His mother: Partha (Kidd) Martin and husband Larry,
A daughter: Jennifer Murrell and husband Brandon,
A step-brother: Russell Martin and wife Jane of California,
Three grandchildren: Auston Murrell, Dallas Murrell, and Sarah Murrell,
And a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Roution, and a half-sister, Marilyn Landis.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Roution on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 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 Lemmons Bend Cemetery.
THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VISITATION
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 1, 2021
 Mr. James Michael Hash of Campbellsville, son of the late Basil and Anna Ernstine “Sue” (Rushing) Hash, was born in Taylor County on September 13, 1946. He departed this life on Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Elizabethtown, having attained the age of 74 years, 4 months, and 15 days. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired construction employee, and had served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by:
Two sons: Jamie Hash of Louisiana, and Mark Jason Hash of Michigan, and their mother: Lynn Marie Hash Fisher,
Two brothers: Dennis Hash and Steve Hash, both of Michigan,
Four grandchildren,
One great-grandchild,
Three local cousins: Rita Moyers, Sam Hash, and Barbara Baldwin,
And several other family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Hash on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Steve Orr will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 12:00 PM until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 1, 2021
 Maryvene Wheeler, the daughter of the late Lucian and Garnett Rose (Preston) Walls, was born March 22, 1946 in Louisville and departed this life on Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Elizabethtown at the Baptist Health Hardin She was 74 years of age.
She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.
She enjoyed reading, computer games, crocheting, quilting, making clothes and mainly being the boss.
She united in marriage to Frank Leslie Wheeler, Jr. who preceded her in death.
She is survived by a son and daughter: Larry Wheeler and Frankie Cox and husband Roger all of Campbellsville; two step-daughters: Marsha Taylor of Florida and Sabrina Goff of Hodgenville; four sisters: Kathryn Shutts of Kansas, Joyce Berentz of Lebanon, Jenell R. Oller of Louisville and Marie Arnold of Perryville; her life-companion: Rick Taylor of Sonora; a daughter-in-law: Jammie Wheeler of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.
Maryvene was also preceded in death by two sons: Jeff Wheeler and Johnny Wheeler, two brothers: Earl and Billy Robertson and a grandson: Christopher Blake Gilbert.
The funeral service for Maryvene Wheeler will be Wednesday, February, 3, 2021 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.
Bro. Larry Fella Wilson will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Wednesday until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 28, 2021
Ruth Mae Wade of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Elmer Perkins and Lennie Dudgeon Perkins, was born July 2, 1927 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:35 A.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in McMinnville, Tennessee. Age: 93
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.
Ruth was a retired cafeteria manager with the Taylor County School System.
She united in marriage to E. Wade February 2, 1945 and he preceded her in death.
Ruth loved UK basketball and quilting, her family and church.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, William A. and Laura Wade of McMinnville, Tennessee; one daughter-in-law, Sheila Wade Sinclair and husband, Eddie of Summersville; three grandchildren: Angela Wallace and husband, Steve of Somerset, Chad Wade and wife, Jamie of Mt. Washington and Marty Wade and wife, Ashley of Jeffersontown; four great-grandchildren: Katie Johnston and husband, Ben of Campbellsville, Isabella Wade of Mt. Washington, Alex Brockman of Nashville and Braelyn Wallace of Somerset; two great-great-grandchildren: Kynlie Johnston and Campbell Johnston of Campbellsville; special niece, Connie Wilson and husband, Danny of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son and one daughter: Bobby Gene Wade March 9, 2015 and Tammy Wade King March 20, 2019 and a brother, W. G. Perkins August 13, 1997.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jamie Bennett
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GREEN RIVER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 28, 2021
Marzon Pyles of Campbellsville, son of the late Clayton Pyles and Dora Martin Pyles, was born January 28, 1933 in Metcalf County, Kentucky. He died at 6:23 A.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Louisville. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church and attended Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Marzon was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a farmer. He was a hardworking man and enjoyed camping, fishing, being outdoors and growing strawberries. He loved his family and always gave everyone of them a nickname. Everyone called him Grandpa.
He united in marriage to Peggy Ware November 23, 1956 and she preceded him in death October 25, 2011.
He is survived by one son and two daughters: Billy Pyles, Beth Murphy and Ivy Keen of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Chad Skaggs and wife, Bonnie, James Broyles, William Broyles and wife, Angie, Mary Lynn Skaggs and Isaiah Clarkson ; two step-grandchildren: Brock Murphy and Rayven Murphy; nine great-grandchildren: Austin Skaggs, Ryan Skaggs, Dakota Broyles, Brandon Skaggs, Brittany Beard, Rhianna Broyles, Gabrielle Lyvers, Blade Broyles and Carly Broyles; two step-great-grandchildren; Luna Murphy and Scarlett Murphy; one great-great-granddaughter, Addison Grace Scott; two brothers: Grover Pyles and Preston Pyles of Campbellsville; four nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Elizabeth Pyles and a brother, Roger Pyles.
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VISITATION: 1:00 – 3:00 P.M., Friday, January 29, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Friday, January 29, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO MARION COUNTY VETERANS HONOR GUARD AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 25, 2021
Lory Hoover Bennett of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Parvin Hoover and Zetty Edna Lawhorn Hoover was born February 19, 1930 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 2:58 A.M., Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
She professed faith at a young age.
Lory was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom where she served for over twenty six years.
She was a farmer’s wife, homemaker and loved being outdoors working on her flowers when she was able.
Lory united in marriage to Forest Bennett July 1947 and he preceded her in death October 20, 1979.
She is survived by two daughters: Betty Coomer and husband, Robert, and Irene Robertson and husband, Terry of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Ricky Coomer, Roger Robertson and wife, Keisha, and Jonathan Coomer and wife, Dianne of Campbellsville; Barry Coomer and wife, Melissa of Louisville, Matthew Coomer and wife, Vicki of Owensboro, and Joshua Adam Bennett of Illinois; twelve great-grandchildren: Caroline Robertson, Alexis Robertson, Maxwell Robertson, Carter Coomer, Clay Coomer, Savannah Coomer, and Bentley Coomer, all of Campbellsville, Jared Coomer and Caleb Coomer of Louisville, Hailey Coomer and Jacob Coomer of Owensboro, and Jason Bennett of Illinois; one sister and one brother: Zela Bennett of Columbia, and Leonard Hoover of Houston, Texas; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two sons: Alvin Ray Bennett and Norris Dean Bennett; four sisters: Clara Earls, Jannie Cape, Rachel Durdick, and Margie Pelston; two half-brothers: Tannie Hoover and Ulis Hoover.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Roger Robertson, Bro. Barry Coomer, Bro. Matthew Coomer and Bro. Jonathan Coomer
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 23, 2021
 Helen Magdalene Johnson Akridge, daughter of the late Aubrey Johnson and Mary Campbell Johnson was born on November 29, 1924, in Taylor County, Kentucky, and died peacefully in her home in Campbellsville, Kentucky, on Friday, January 22, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. She was 96.
Helen professed faith in Christ at an early age and lived her life in accordance to those beliefs. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville.
She married Chester F. Akridge on September 27, 1946, and he preceded her in death on November 20, 1992. They enjoyed 46 years of marriage in which they had six children, thirteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. A homemaker all her life, Helen later retired from the Taylor County School System. She had a love of farm living, rock collecting and traveling to various places around the world. Gifted in quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, and sewing, she spent many hours creating beautiful items to share with family and friends.
Helen is survived by five children: Alfred Akridge (Diane) of Buffalo, Kentucky, Sherry Enlow (Paul) of Rockmart, Georgia, Paul Akridge (Jackie) of Campbellsville, Kentucky, Beti Turner (Terry Nunn) of Smiths Grove, Kentucky, Annette Jefferson (Tom) of Campbellsville, Kentucky, and daughter-in-law Cheryl Akridge of Campbellsville, Kentucky; grandchildren: Greg Enlow (Julia Handrick) of Grorinderfeld, Germany, Ryan Enlow (JoEllen DuBois) of Glendale Heights, Illinois, Daniel Enlow (Nikki) of Glendale, Kentucky, Jan Enlow (Kristin) of Rockmart, Georgia, Jason Akridge (Jennifer) of Mt. Washington, Kentucky, Holly Akridge (Patty Rosser) of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Gretchen Lawson (Adam) of Hoagland, Indiana, Alicia Akridge of Sonora, Kentucky, Andrew Akridge (Stacey) of Mt. Washington, Kentucky, Mariah Akridge (Matt Atwood) of Campbellsville, Kentucky, Austin Turner (Sarah) of Plains, Montana, Sarah Jefferson of Campbellsville, Kentucky, and Mary Jefferson of Navarre, Florida; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends; and one sister, Shirley Rose of Lexington, Kentucky,
In addition to her husband, Chester, she was preceded in death by son David F. Akridge, son-in-law Al Turner, brothers Robert “Bob” Johnson, James “Jimmy” Johnson, and sister Peggy Jo Price.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Services will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 11:00 am EST at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am EST, with Facebook Live accessibility available throughout the duration.
Graveside services will follow on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 11:00 am EST at the Memorial Garden’s Chapel of Peace.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hosparus Health of Green River and/or The Gideon’s International through Parrott & Ramsey.
To view the Funeral Service on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, please visit our Facebook page at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
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