Howard Henry “Hook” Rice, 84, of Birmingham, Alabama passed
away August 20, 2020 after a brief illness. Born and raised In Campbellsville,
Kentucky, he was the only son of Evelyn Henry Rice and Dr. Howard Rice. He was
a proud alumnus of The College of William and Mary where he was a member Of
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Howard then earned a degree from Vanderbilt Law
School.
He spent 2 years in the US Army 101st Airborne
Division stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky before beginning his dream career
with the FBI. He worked in both Milwaukee, WI and Newark, NJ while with the
FBI.
In 1969, Howard, his wife, and children moved to Montgomery,
Alabama for him to take a job as head of investigations with South Central
Bell. Upon retiring he worked with the state Attorney General’s office.
Hook, as he was affectionately known was an avid reader and
wine connoisseur. He also enjoyed gardening and stamp collecting. But above all
these interests came sports. He loved watching his children and grandchildren
compete in everything from football to tennis to BMX racing.
As usual with most Kentuckians, Hook loved to watch UK
basketball. If a game were not televised where he was, he would call his mother
and receive a play by play over the phone.
Howard is survived by his wife of 22 years, Glenda G. Rice.
His children Chris Rice (Ange), Jeff Rice (Cecile), and Evelyn Rice O’Leary
(Joe). His Beloved grandchildren Taylor Rice (Krysta), Michael O’Leary, Jacob
Rice, William O’Leary, Matthew Rice, and Kendall Rice. And as of August 27,
2020, great grandson Raylen James Rice!
Memorials can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The graveside service for Howard Henry Rice will be Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Brookside Cemetery.
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Sam Tucker, the good-natured, fun-loving, oft-proclaimed mayor of Knifley, KY, passed from this life on Saturday, September 5, 2020 in the peaceful atmosphere of his home surrounded by the care and compassion of his family. He was born in Knifley on July 27, 1937 to the late Oconal and Gussie (Perkins) Tucker and spent the majority of his 83 years, 1 month, and 9 days on this Earth trying to make someone smile, whether they initially agreed to it or not. He was the owner and operator of Tucker’s Grocery, a retiree of General Motors, the owner and operator of a small trucking company, a beloved husband, a cherished father and grandfather, and a friend to many. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Dunbar Hill Community Church. Mr. Tucker – or Sam, as he preferred – was also an accomplished musician, having played many years in the gospel group The Green River Boys, and in Dayton, Ohio with the Knighthawks. He loved traveling the country, playing and listening to music, and spending precious time with those he cherished. His genuine smile, big heart, and small practical jokes will be remembered for generations. He leaves to carry his legacy: His wife: Mrs. Diane (Hovious) Tucker, Four children: Neal Tucker and wife Faye of Knifley, Nancy Tucker of Campbellsville, Sue Tucker Buley and husband David of Columbia, and Ashley Tungate and husband Buck of Elk Horn, Two siblings: Mae Sneed of Knifley, and Danny Tucker and wife Esther of Campbellsville, Nine grandchildren: Crystal Hadley, Hannah Coyt, Eric Hovious, Chastity Lampley, Josh Streeval, James Walker, John Walker, Victoria “Peanut” Tungate, and Abby Gail “Little Bit” Tungate, Nineteen great-grandchildren, Two great-great grandchildren, with another on the way, A special friend: Bryant Metzler of Nashville, And a host of other family and friends. He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Connie Woodrum; four siblings: Joene Tucker, Treva Warren, Norma Jean Tucker, and Herman Tucker; and one great-grandchild. There will be a funeral service to honor Sam’s life on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Robinson Chapel Cemetery in Knifley. Bro. James Walker and Bro. Darrell Tucker will be officiating. The family will receive friends for a walk-through visitation on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 10:30 AM EST until time for the service. To continue Sam’s legacy of generosity, please consider donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of this site. Current social distancing guidelines will be in effect. In consideration of the health of others, masks will be required upon entry. Read More
Shirley Jeffries of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Arthur Bennett, Jr. and Clarice Nichols Bennett, was born February 22, 1946 in Hart County, Kentucky. She died at 2:42 P.M., Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her residence. Age: 74
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She loved cooking for others and was known specifically for her pies.
Shirley united in marriage to Sheldon Jeffries June 13, 1964.
Besides her husband, Sheldon Jeffries, she is survived by one daughter and one son: Michelle Gribbins and husband, Jeff and Travis Jeffries and wife, Missy of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Adam Jeffries and Brad Gribbins of Campbellsville, and Clint Reynolds and wife, Erica of Paintsville; two great-grandchildren: Shepard Reynolds and Archer Reynolds of Paintsville; one brother and two sisters: Sylvester Bennett and wife, Teri of Elizabethtown, Judy Reynolds and husband, Raymond of Horse Cave and Debra Bennett of Radcliff; two sisters-in-law: Lou Bennett of Horse Cave and Sheila Bennett of Buffalo; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Shirley was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Kay Jeffries and two brothers: Eugene Bennett and Richard Bennett.
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VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Cliff Sullivan
BURIAL: Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Metcalfe County, KY
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Mrs. Summer Fawn Dionne Gray of Campbellsville, formerly of Tennessee, daughter of the late Charles E. and Marie A. (Moorehead) Dionne, was born in Methuen, Massachusetts on June 11, 1975. She passed from this life on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home, being 45 years, 2 months, and 23 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Gray was a seamstress and a homemaker, and a cherished wife, mother, and sister. She leaves to mourn her passing: Her husband: Jeffery Gray of Campbellsville, Two children: Judith Dionne of Corbin, and Kaden Jeffrey Dionne Gray of Campbellsville, One sister: Mellisa Williams and husband Daniel of Tennessee, Her aunt and godmother: Paulette Croteau of Tennessee, Nieces and nephews: Kristopher C. Dionne, Shayne F. Hurney, and Patricia Curry, And a host of other relatives and friends. She will be laid to rest with her parents in the Sunrise Cemetery in Englewood, Tennessee. A memorial service will be announced and conducted at a later date. L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Read More
Mary Rose Murphy, age 75 of the Sandy Y Community of Taylor County, was born April 4, 1945 in Clay County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home. She was a former Certified Nurse Assistant, a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and Walmart and was of the Baptist Faith. She was the daughter of the late: James Burchell and Polly Marie (Sizemore) Murphy. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son: James Douglas Wilhoit in 2017 and a sister: Stella Louise Murphy. Survivors include a son: Kevin Wilhoit and wife Kim of Campbellsville; a daughter-in-law: Connie Warren Wilhoit of Campbellsville; three sisters: Ruth Ann Mullins and Vicky Lynn Murphy both of Owingsville and Irma Sue Robison of Winchester; a brother: James Michael Murphy of Frenchburg; seven grandchildren: Jeremy Douglas Wilhoit and wife Bridgett, Jessica Lynn Lotter and husband Jeremy, Stephanie Lorene Williamson and husband Craig, Ashley Danielle Wilhoit and fiancé John Johnson, James David Wilhoit, Anthony Wayne Wilhoit and wife Elizabeth and Connor Wilhoit; ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Murphy-Wilhoit-Lotter Cemetery in Taylor County. Bro. Dale Warren will be officiating. Family requests visitation after 11 AM Sunday until time for service at the funeral home. Read More
Ms. Tama Collen Dixon, of Owensboro, Kentucky, daughter of the late Wallace Shofner and Laura Shofner was born November 18th, 1959. She departed this life on Monday, August 31st, 2020 in Owensboro at 60 years of age.
Tama was a homemaker, a great cook, she enjoyed bingo and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She professed faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.
Tama is survived by one son and one daughter: Dustin Dickens and fiancé Katelin Criss and Kelsey Dixon and fiancé Robert Nicholas of Owensboro; twelve grandchildren: Ariana, Jakobi, Rayshin, Kimee, Ezayah, Legacy, Legend, Marshall, Chloe, Matthew, Ella, BentLee, Carson; five sisters and two brothers: Viola Watson and husband Joe, Jane Milby and husband Bob and Kay Hatcher all of Campbellsville, Shelia Moravec of Texas, Nevon Wolf and husband George of Virginia, Dean Shofner and wife Patricia of Lexington and Scotty Shofner of Tennessee; two sisters-in laws, Carolyn Shofner of Campbellsville and Peggy Shofner of Bedford, Indiana along with a host of many other relatives and friends.
Tama was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Roosevelt Shofner, Donnie Shofner, Monroe Shofner and Frances Gilpin.
The Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 at Auberry Funeral Home with burial to follow at Zion Cemetery.
Family request visitation 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, until the time of the service at the funeral home.
The Staff at Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Tama Collen Dixon at our funeral home. God Bless you during this difficult time.
Wanda
Mae Curtis of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John F. Wright and Tommi
Brown Wright, was born July 4, 1933 in Ohio County, Kentucky. She
died at 11:32 A.M., Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Summersville. Age: 87
She
professed faith in Christ and was a member of Little Flock Baptist Church in
Pioneer Village. She loved God and was
a Sunday School teacher for many years. Wanda
was a life-time Weight Watchers member, an avid square dancer and a devoted
wife and mother. After moving to
Campbellsville, Wanda missed her friends and neighbors on South Skyline Drive
in Hillview. Wanda enjoyed going window
shopping with her granddaughters and looking at all the sparkly things.
She
united in marriage to Willard Curtis July 11, 1953 and he preceded her in death
June 5, 2010.
She
is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mona and Ricky Malone of
Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Liz
Williams and husband, Zac and Bekah Jeffries and husband, Justin of Lexington
and Chrissy Martin and husband, Saint of Richmond; two step-grandchildren: Andrea Prewitt and husband, Tom of Massillon,
Ohio and Jason Malone and special friend, Tiffany Cox of Campbellsville; four great-grandchildren: Tre Martin and special friend, Miranda
Oliver, Haley Williams, Sebastion Jeffries and Griffin Jeffries; four
step-great-grandchildren: Logan Prewitt,
Taylor Prewitt, Reese Prewitt and Lane Prewitt; one brother, Carol Wright and
two sisters: Betty Moore and Opal
Shroader and their families, and several nieces and nephews and many other
relatives and friends.
Wanda
was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Kenneth Wright, Douglas Wright, Paul Wright,
Dorothy Turnbull and Peggy Zaremba and a special nephew, Marty Wright.
The
Curtis family would like to express a special thanks to Janet Wright, The
Wright Home, Bluegrass Way and Grandview Nursing & Rehab for loving and
caring for their Mom and Meme.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Friday, September 4, 20202 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 7:00 P.M. Friday, September 4, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Rodney Booe and Bro. Phil Woods
BURIAL: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Brookland Cemetery in Shepherdsville, Kentucky
EXPRESSIONS
OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE
DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OR THE PRESS
ON CAMPAIGN AT LITTLE FLOCK BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE
MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Danny D. Baldwin Sr., of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Delmar Baldwin and Pearl Baldwin was born December 5th, 1945. He departed this life on Friday, August 7th, 2020, at Norton’s downtown in Louisville. He was 74 years of age.
He united in marriage to Betty M. (Northern) Baldwin on September 24th, 1970. He was self-employed for many years in insurance sales.
Mr. Baldwin was a devoted evangelist of the gospel and devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He loved playing and singing gospel music with his family and friends, and was known for meticulously detailing his vehicles. He also loved pitching horseshoes and bowling with his friends.
Mr. Baldwin is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years Betty; three sons: Jeff Abrams and wife Kim of Lebanon, Danny D. Baldwin Jr. and wife Amy B., and Doug Baldwin and wife Amy M. of Campbellsville, one step-daughter Debbie Graham and husband Sydney of Columbia; nine grandchildren; Tonya Abrams of Grand Junction, Colorado, Jessica Abrams, Jeff Abrams Jr., Josh Abrams and wife Kim all of Lebanon, Kim Thompson and husband Justin, Renee Baldwin, Caitlyn Baldwin, Travis Graham of Campbellsville and Chasity Graham of Columbia, and twelve great-grandchildren; special friends Buddy and Angie Willingham of Greensburg along with a host of other relatives and friends.
He is also survived by one sister-in-law, Lula Baldwin of Campbellsville. He was preceded in death by one brother Bradley Baldwin, and one sister Virginia Myers.
Walk Through Visitation: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday September 3rd, 2020 at Auberry Funeral Home.
Funeral: 11:00 A.M., Friday September 4th, 2020 at Auberry Funeral Home. Social distancing guidelines and mask will be required upon entering building.
Burial: Callahan Cemetery, Elk Horn, KY
Expressions of Sympathy are requested to be made to Faith Baptist Church and may be made at Auberry Funeral Home.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Danny Dale Baldwin Sr., please visit our floral store.
Genrose Straley, 88, Campbellsville, passed away peacefully at Sunrise Nursing Home in Hodgenville, Kentucky on August 31, 2020. Genrose was born on July 24, 1932, to the late Alma and Elmer Elkins of Larue County. She married in 1949 to the late William L. Straley of Campbellsville and was a devoted homemaker and loving mother. Genrose and Bill had five children: William L., III (deceased), Jeffrey (Deb), John (Barb), two daughters Gayle Feldman and Jennifer Rattliff (James). Grandchildren Richard Deener, LeAnn Straley, Jonathan Straley, Laura Straley, Chase Feldman, Clinton Durham, Justin Rattliff, Olivia Rattliff and Samantha Willis. Great grandchildren: Hudson Feldman and Madelyn Lee. Genrose was preceded in death by sister, Freedia Thompson and brother, Elmer Elkins, Jr (Junior). She is also survived by two sisters: Christine Lamb (Willard) and Judell Vance (Darrell) and one brother, Ruel Elkins (Marilyn), along with many nieces and nephews.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Friday September 4, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville. The family requests all visitors to follow recommended guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 (face masks and social distancing).
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M. Friday September 4, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 State Hwy 208, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033
In lieu of flowers, the family
encourages memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Association of Greater
Kentucky or a charity of your choice
Tyler Akins of Campbellsville, son of Pamela Diane Newton and Ernie
Milburn Akins, was born May 11, 1985 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 12:22 P.M., Sunday, August 30, 2020
in Campbellsville. Age: 35
Tyler professed faith in Christ
and was of the Baptist faith.
He was an employee of Cox Interior.
Tyler had a great sense of humor and was always making everyone
around him laugh. He was a very social
guy who loved music, cookouts and fishing and was the kind of person who never
met a stranger. Spending time with his family was his favorite thing to do,
especially the time spent with his children.
He is survived by one son and one daughter: Zachary Robertson and Jasmin Robertson of Campbellsville; his mother, Pam Newton of Campbellsville; his father and step-mother, Ernie and Sandy Akins of Springfield; two sisters and two brothers: Sarah Harmon of Lexington, Tige Akins, Ernie “Sticktight” Akins and Kim Akins of Springfield many other relatives and friends.
Tyler was also preceded in death by a brother, Jonathan Harmon in
infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO COMMUNITY TRANSITIONAL SERVICES AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY
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