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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 8, 2020
Betty Blevins Young, daughter of the late Ray E. Blevins and Sibyl Graham Blevins, was born August 18, 1938 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:33 A.M., Friday, February 7, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 81
She professed faith in Jesus Christ and was a lifelong member of Good Hope Baptist Church.
Betty was a former owner of Annetta’s Flowers and also spent many years working as a secretary and bookkeeper for the Taylor County School System.
She united in marriage to Murrell C. Young August 24, 1957.
Besides her husband, Murrell C. Young of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons: Dr. Todd Young and wife, Beth of Lancaster, Ohio and Troy Young and wife, Shelly of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Donald Young, Emily Young, Eli Young, Henry Young, Alyssa Eastridge and husband, John and Weston Young; one brother-in-law, Larry Newcomb of Campbellsville; one niece, Lisa Jo Wiseman and husband, Herb and many other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two sisters: Sharon Newcomb and Donna Rogers.
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VISITATION: 6:00-9:00 P.M., Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 10, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy and Rev. Gerald Murphy
BURIAL: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 8, 2020
 Mrs. Mitsuko “Mickey” Mershon of Bellvue, Nebraska, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Masaji Okuno and Hanako Okuno, was born March 30, 1928 in Tokyo, Japan. She died at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Bellevue. Age: 91
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She united in marriage to Joseph W. “Joe” Mershon January 21, 1957 and he preceded her in death September 13, 1996.
Mickey is survived by three sons and one daughter: Lloyd Mershon and wife, Donna and Elgin Mershon and wife, Tina of Campbellsville, Linda Marie Watkins and husband, Gail of Bellevue, Nebraska and Walter Mershon and wife, Debbie of Ft. Thomas; nine grandchildren: Diana Watkins of Omaha, Nebraska, Valerie Cisna and husband, Jim of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Edward Watkins and wife, Kate of Thornton, Colorado, Tyler Mershon and wife, Molly of Louisville, Kentucky, Andrew Mershon of Lexington, Kentucky, Amanda Hubble and husband, Daniel of Waynesburg, Kentucky, Kallie Scott and husband, Jeff and Joey Mershon of Campbellsville, Kentucky and Winter Mershon; two step-grandchildren: Bethany Walker of Los Angeles, California and Ryan Walker of Georgetown, Indiana; eleven great-grandchildren: Ashley Bishop and Jessica Bishop of Omaha, Nebraska, Morgan Cisna of Air Force Academy, Noah Cisna of Eglin Air Force Base, Madison Mershon of Louisville, Kentucky and Karolee Carter of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, Annabelle Scott and Isaac Scott of Campbellsville, Emily Hubble, Elijah Hubble, and Easton Hubble of Waynesburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, February 10, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jeremy Shannon
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 6, 2020
Mrs. Jerry Ann Young Abell, daughter of the late McCoy Young and Lizzie Ann Davis Young, was born October 6, 1940 in Clayton, Indiana. She died at 8:34 A.M., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Bardstown. Age: 79
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
She united in marriage to Cyle Abell and he preceded her in death July 11, 1984.
She loved being outdoors, watching hummingbirds and cats playing. She enjoyed watching wrestling and was John Cena’s #1 fan.
Jerry is survived by four sons and two daughters: Wayne Abell, Delores Clark and husband, Joseph and Jay Abell of Bardstown, Geraldine Roberts of Bedford, Cyle Abell of Lawrenceburg and Mike Abell of Bloomington, Indiana; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Martie “Mertie” Marie Sowders of Bloomington, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Curtis Hoosier and Betty Mae Peach.
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VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Gaddis Cemetery in Elk Horn by Bro. Jeff Newton
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2020
 S She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her husband: Joseph Wayne Bridgewater of Campbellsville,
Six children: Enoch, Emery, Jayden, Joseph, Isaac, and Tatum,
Her parents: Mary Ann Wilson and husband Graylin of Edmonton, and Edward Earl Hurt and wife Gina of Henderson,
One sister: Morgan Hurt of Henderson,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Bridgewater on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Shawn Coffey will be officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Brookside Cemetery immediately following the service.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 10:00 AM until time for service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2020
 Mrs. Irma Jane Gilpin of Campbellsville was born on February 18, 1925 to the late Ben and Emma (Stillwell) Thompson. She departed this life on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Campbellsville, being 94 years, 11 months, and 13 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Soules Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Gilpin was the devoted wife of Mr. Edwin Gilpin, who preceded her in death on April 18, 2009 after 58 years of marriage. She was a retiree of Fruit of the Loom and an exceptional cook. Always cherishing life’s blessings, she never met a stranger, and equally shared her kindness and love with all she knew.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her brother-in-law: Nolan “Hotshot” Gilpin and wife Shirley,
A special niece and caretaker: Sue Clarke-Goodin and husband Gary,
And a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by five brothers: James Thompson, Albert Thompson, J.B. Thompson, Freddie Thompson, and Edward Thompson; and two sisters: Betty Young and Hazel Roark.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Gilpin on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Ronnie Dooley will be officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Lebanon National Cemetery with her husband immediately following the service.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 3, from 9:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Soules Chapel United Methodist Church. Those can be made in person at the funeral home or online at www.lrpetty.com/donations.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2020
 Mr. Jackie Lee Underwood of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a short illness. Born on April 20, 1948 to the late James Underwood and Edna (Mann) Milby, he was 71 years, 9 months, and 12 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Underwood was a former assemblyman before becoming disabled, but his best work was in being a Papa to his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Three children: Gerald “Jerry” Underwood, Roy Williams and wife Trish, and John Williams and wife Kathy, all of Campbellsville,
Two sisters: Joyce Walsh and Sue Underwood,
Seven grandchildren: Jordan, Brandon, Brian, Bret, Wesley, Austin, and Chris,
Five great-grandchildren: Tyler, Emma, Carter, Zander, and Gunnar,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Geraldine (Myers) Underwood, and two infant siblings.
Mr. Underwood requested cremation and those arrangements were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville. There will be a memorial service to honor his life on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 161 Snow Lane, Campbellsville, KY. The family will receive friends there from 5:00-7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Those can be made in person during the memorial service, or online at www.lrpetty.com/donations or www.guidedogsfortheblind.org.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Feb 2, 2020
Mr. Richard McMahan, of Campbellsville, son of the late David Abner McMahan and Lera Blakeman McMahan, was born January 9, 1920, in Green County, KY. He died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Bluegrass Way in Campbellsville, KY, at age 100.
Richard was very civic minded and was active in Kiwanis. He professed faith in Christ and was a founding member of Woodlawn Christian Church, where he served as Elder and Sunday School teacher for many years. He was an avid golfer and fisherman.
Richard was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was united in marriage with Juanita McKinley on June 26, 1947. She preceded him in death on December 30, 1993.
Richard first worked at his family’s business, McMahan Furniture Company. In the mid-1950s, Richard and Juanita opened McMahan Shoe Store in downtown Campbellsville which operated for 23 years.
He is survived by one daughter, Debbie Rice and husband, Steve; two grandchildren, Mindy Rice, and Andy Rice and wife, Haylie, all of Lexington.
He was preceded in death by his special friend, Nellie Campbell and by his seven brothers: Henry, Bruin, Finus, Lester, Clifton, Samuel and Ernest McMahan.
Funeral service for Richard McMahan will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Auberry-Gupton and Chandler Funeral Home with burial to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020 until the time of the service.
Family suggests donations to Woodlawn Christian Church.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 2, 2020
Terry Poore, daughter of the late William Jackson Horton and Eva Thelma Whisman Horton, was born July 15, 1924 in Lee County, Kentucky. She died at 10:45 A.M., Friday, January 31, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church where she played the piano for many years.
She was owner and operator of Poore’s Sewing Center and was an excellent seamstress. After retirement she and her husband loved traveling, spending time in Florida, camping, fishing, vending at flea markets and festivals and being an active member of her church. Terry was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who also loved her church family dearly.
She united in marriage to Jesse H. Poore August 26, 1941 and he preceded her in death May 19, 1998.
Terry is survived by one son, Dennis Poore of Arley, Alabama and one daughter, Julia Poore of Greenwood, Indiana; a son-in-law, Jimmie Cable and his wife Judy of Campbellsville; one sister, Janice Smith and her husband, Scott of Beaver Creek, Ohio;
eight grandchildren: Pamela Poore Brannon, David Poore, Christopher Murrah, Kelly Murrah Williams, Jessica Poore Tipton, Gina Wilber, Libby Wright and Misty Hughes; eleven great-grandchildren: Lauren Breza, Margaret “Maggie” Breza, David Breza, Hunter Williams, Jackson Williams, Anna Tipton, Landon Tipton, Jamie Frost, Brittany Mays, Logan Hughes and Lindsey Hughes; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Cable, one son, Dr. Jesse H. Poore, Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Deborah Poore and one great-grandson, T.J. Mays.
For the past 1 ½ years, Terry had lived at Bluegrass Way Assisting Living where she enjoyed the love and companionship of her neighbors and the staff.
VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church by Rev. Dave Walters
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 1, 2020
Kenneth Leibee of Campbellsville, son of the late Ken Leibee and Jane Harris Leibee was born September 27, 1945 in Huntington, West Virginia. He died at 1:31 A.M., Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 74
Kenneth professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Washington Baptist Church.
He was a retired mechanic and former employee of Ashland Broadway and Cox Interior.
Kenneth was known as a story teller and a big cut-up.
He united in marriage to Judy Price February 16, 1991.
Besides his wife, Judy Leibee of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters: Kendra Conrad and husband, Troy of Lancaster and Janie Leibee of Lexington; one step-son, Todd Bland and wife, Lora Beth of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Justin Cole and wife, Kayla of Lexington and Josh Cole and wife, Maddie of Nicholasville; three step-grandchildren: Jesi Bland, Aaron Bland and Abby Bland of Campbellsville; one great-granddaughter, Jenna Cole; one sister, Sue Nelson and husband, James of Roanoke, Virginia; brother-in-law, Terry Price and wife Shelia and sister-in-law, Brenda Marcum of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 3, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Donnie Blick and Rev. Jimmy York
BURIAL: Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 31, 2020
Walter E. Spurling passed away peacefully on January 30, 2020 at the age of 91. Walter as born August 20, 1928 in Mannsville, Kentucky to Benonie Spurling and Villa Cox Spurling.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church where he served as trustee for several years.
Walter began his career at Fruit of the Loom then worked hard logging trees and hauling vaults. He was co-owner of Central Kentucky Vault Company for several years and also a farmer.
He united in marriage to Imogene Creech August 9, 1950 and she preceded him in death March 13, 2019.
He was known for his infectious smile and his kind and compassionate spirit.
He is survived his sister, Doris Bade of Indianapolis, Indiana; two sisters-in-law: Brenda Viars and husband, Danny and Connie Lynn Smith and husband, Bill of London, Kentucky; his special caregivers and supporters Elaine “Sissy” Childers of Campbellsville and Lonnie Spurling and wife, Becky of Elk Horn; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Benonie, his mother, Villa, his wife, Imogene and his two brothers and three sisters: Clifton, Lemuel, Regena, Inez and Katie.
VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., Sunday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church by Bro. Raymond Atwood
BURIAL: Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS
JONES CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY FUND
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