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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 30, 2020
Phyllis Ann Stephens Early, of Campbellsville, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Green Hills Nursing Home in Greensburg, Kentucky. Phyllis was born March 18, 1943, to Curtis and Ora Mae Stephens of Pineville, Kentucky.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph E. Early, Sr., son Joseph E. Early, Jr. and wife Tiffany of Campbellsville, Kentucky, and her sister, Sharon Collett and husband, Rafe of Middlesboro, Kentucky. She has two brothers –in-law, Walter B. Early (deceased) and wife Nora of Hudson, Florida, and Richard H. Early and wife, Francis of Independence, Kentucky. Her nephews and nieces are Brian Early, Richard Early, Daphany Prewitt, Valerie Chabot, April Early, Richard Collett, Angela Gibson, and Rebecca Overholt. Phyllis also has thirteen great-nephews and nieces.
Phyllis loved teaching young people. She taught second grade in Mount Sterling Independent Schools, Mount Sterling, Kentucky; fifth grade in the Knoxville City School system, Knoxville, Tennessee, and seventh, eight, and second grade in the Williamsburg Independent School system from which she retired. She was an active and dedicated member of a local Baptist Church in every community she and her husband lived during their fifty-seven years together.
Visitation will be at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home, Campbellsville, Kentucky, from 1 to 4 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2020. Services will be at Main Street Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Kentucky on Monday, February 3, 2020. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with the funeral to follow.
The family requests that in place of flowers donations be made to the Missions Fund at Saloma Baptist Church (Campbellsville, KY), the Building Fund at Campbellsville Baptist Church (Campbellsville, KY), or the Building Fund at Main Street Baptist Church (Williamsburg, KY).
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 29, 2020
 Samuel Joseph Newton, III of Campbellsville, son of the late Samuel Joseph Newton, II and Willa Mae Tuggle Newton, was born December 7, 1955 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 1:16 P.M., Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in Louisville. Age: 64
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Stoner Creek United Methodist Church.
Samuel was a former employee of Wal-Mart in Campbellsville, a self-taught guitarist who loved Johnny Cash, Elvis and Westerns. He spent the last year in Louisville but he always kept up with Campbellsville news and weather. He always enjoyed children, animals and the farm. He was a true people person who brought joy to everyone he met by always taking the time to smile and speak with them. There was a special bond between him and his brother and sister who will miss him very much.
Samuel is survived by one brother and one sister: John Mark Newton of Columbia and Connie Mae Newton of Campbellsville; Foster-mother, LaDonna Gaddis and family; special friends: the McCawley family of Columbia, Pam Fisher, Lisa Sopha and Shelley Kendall of Campbellsville and Larry Satterly of Louisville; his extended family at Tri-Generation and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M., Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 29, 2020
 Mr. Gary Dean Milby of Campbellsville was born on July 28, 1957 to Holland Milby and the late Norman Faye (Collins) Pike. He departed this life on Sunday, January 27, 2020 at his home after a battle with cancer. He was 62 years, 5 months, and 29 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was Campbellsville Baptist Temple. Mr. Milby was a truck driver, driving as long as his health allowed. He drove most recently for WalMart for 7 years, and had pulled for Super Service for 24 years prior to that. He loved listening to music of all genres, watching races (even driving some as a younger man), but was most passionate about the relationships he built with his family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Marcia (Thompson) Milby,
His father and stepmother: Holland and Patty (Brown) Milby,
Two children: Adam Milby and fiance Sally, and Karen Campbell and husband William,
Three sisters: Sharon Mills and husband Jeff, Shirley Smith and husband Phillip, and Stephanie Vanmeter and husband James,
One beloved granddaughter: Savannah Milby,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three siblings: Cecile Wood, Sharon Wood, and Larry Collins.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Milby on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jason Keltner will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 29, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 29, 2020
 Mr. Christopher Allen Van Fossen of Columbia was born in Visalia, California on October 7, 1962. He departed this life on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 57 years, 3 months, and 20 days of age. He was a former Correctional Peace Officer, a believer in Christ, and a cherished husband, father, and grandfather. His love and patience with troubled children helped countless young people improve their lives. He especially enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman, and an extremely knowledgeable beekeeper.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Mrs. Sandra (Buck) Van Fossen of Columbia,
His mother: Mrs. June (Bauer) Vollmer of California,
Seven children: Benjamin Van Fossen of Maryland, Jessmyne Rodriguez of California, Victoria Van Fossen and husband Devante of California, Wendy Krauth of Bardstown, Jeremy Savicki of California, Lori Beadle and husband Glen of California, and Eric Savicki of California,
Two sisters: Kimberly Bender and husband Richard, and April Alvarez, all of California,
Seven grandchildren: Serenity, Neveah, Melody, Dante, Saria, Sybrina, and Raelynn,
One great-grandchild: Trenton,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his father: Mr. Larry Van Fossen; and a grandson: Dylan.
Mr. Van Fossen had requested that his body be cremated. Those arrangements were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. There was no public visitation.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 25, 2020
 Mrs. Leola (Reynolds) Rucker of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Lee and Gertrude (Caulk) Reynolds, was born in Finley on June 2, 1929. She departed this life on Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, being 90 years, 6 months, and 27 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where she especially enjoyed singing in the choir. Mrs. Rucker was a testament of personal strength, and a 42 year breast cancer survivor. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a cherished mother and grandmother, and a devoted homemaker to Mr. G.L. Rucker, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1993.
She is survived by:
A daughter and son-in-law: Lorrie and David Spachman of Greensburg,
Two sisters: Eula Durham and Shirley Kennon, both of Campbellsville,
A brother: Bob Reynolds and wife Rita of Columbia,
Two grandchildren: Joshua Spachman and wife Stephanie of Hodgenville, and Christopher Spachman of Bowling Green,
And a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Parnell Reynolds, and a sister, Aileen Lyon.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Rucker on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the sanctuary of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 6380 Old Lebanon Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Dr. James Jones and Bro. Dennis Santos will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Monday, January 27, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 23, 2020
 Jordan Wayne Coppage, the son of Tim Coppage and Leslie (Parrott) Gaines, both of Campbellsville, was born on June 25, 1986 in Campbellsville and departed this life in on Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home in Campbellsville. He was 33 years of age.
He was of the Baptist Faith and was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served his country honorably in Iraq.
Jordan enjoyed his family and friends and helping his dad train dogs and loved sports, especially the U of L Cardinals.
He is survived by his parents: Tim Coppage and wife Traci and Leslie Gaines and husband Lee all of Campbellsville; his children: Nigel, Kayala and McKinley; his brother: Jerrett Coppage and wife Andrea of Campbellsville; his step-siblings: Brittany Ebetino and Matthew Gibson both of Indiana, Cheyenne Milby of Lebanon, Ashton Chelf, Scotty Chelf and Cory Williams all of Campbellsville, Jennifer Gaines of Lexington, Marcia Gaines, Angela Gail Gaines and Autumn Carol Gaines all of Lebanon; his grandparents: Lanny and Sue Parrott of Campbellsville; his companion: Cassandra Harriss and his former wife: Haydee Coppage and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Wayne and Phyllis Coppage.
The funeral service for Jordan Wayne Coppage will be conducted Monday, January 27, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation after 8:30 A.M. on Monday until time for service.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home or onlineat lrpetty.com homepage, How Can I Help tab.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 23, 2020
 James Edward Whitlock, Jr., 63, died January 22, 2020. Son of the late James Whitlock, Sr., and Barbara Hazard Whitlock. He was born October 6, 1956 at Camp Pendleton, California. Survived by siblings Vincent Whitlock of Chicago, Illinois; Elizabeth Whitlock & Stephen Whitlock of Lexington, Kentucky; Alisa Beth McKinney-Whitlock and nieces, Haleigh and Delaney Whitlock, also of Lexington, Kentucky; step-brother Grant A. Cox (Karli) and sons, of Prospect, Kentucky; as well as a host of family and friends who were inspired by his unwavering courage and faith.
Jimmy’s early years were spent in Lebanon where he was confirmed at St. Augustine Catholic Church and, lived in Campbellsville before he relocated to Lexington after a life-altering automobile accident. He went on to graduate from UK with a business degree and was a knowledgeable thoroughbred horse-racing enthusiast, who never lost his immense appreciation for wildlife conservation and the outdoors.
Always with a smile and kind words for everyone, Jimmy was one of the longest living quadriplegics in the US.
Visitation and memorial service will be held in Campbellsville with interment in Saloma Cemetery, Taylor County on Saturday, March 7th, at 1:00 P.M. Parrott-Ramsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A memorial gathering will be held at the family home in Lexington on Sunday, March 29th from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be sent to Race Track Chaplaincy of America, which ministers to the needs of everyone involved in the horse racing industry, 2365 Harrodsburg Rd. Ste. A-120, Lexington, Kentucky 40504.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 22, 2020
Julius Agee of Campbellsville, son of the late James A. Agee and Lena Andrew Agee, was born May 17, 1943 in Russell County, Kentucky. He died at 12:10 P.M., Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 76
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.
He was a retired employee of Comcast Cable Company.
Julius enjoyed playing music with the “Pitman Valley Boys” and a Friday night group.
He was a great fix-it man and always willing to help someone in need.
Julius united in marriage to Shirley Beck January 21, 1961.
Besides his wife, Shirley Agee of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: David Agee and wife, Nadena of Campbellsville and Bonnie Stumph and husband, Steven of Lebanon; four grandchildren: J. T. Agee and wife, Mary of Danville, Spencer Agee and fianceé, Molly Cole and Mariah Agee of Campbellsville and Savannah Nolley and significant other, Vincent Morris of Lexington; one great-granddaughter, Sarah Kate Agee of Danville; one sister and four brothers: Janford Agee, Jarvis Agee and Keith Agee of Campbellsville, Jeff Agee and wife, Reba of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Larry Agee and companion, Jennifer Tucker of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 24, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dannie Nelson and Dr. Brian Rafferty
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 20, 2020
Margaret Coomes, daughter of the late Herbert Cook and Nettie VanArsdale Cook, was born January 15, 1941 in Green County, Kentucky. She died at 12:20 P.M., Friday, January 17, 2020 in Elizabethtown. Age: 79
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
Margaret was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after forty-six years of service.
Margaret was an avid journal writer and animal lover, especially hummingbirds. She also enjoyed horseback riding and gardening.
She united in marriage to Donnie Glenn Coomes July 26, 1958 and he preceded her in death January 29, 2011.
Margaret is survived by one son, Ronald G. Coomes and companion, Denise Browning of Campbellsville; one son-in-law, Ronnie Durham of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Jonathan Durham Parker and husband, Wesley of Campbellsville, Stephanie Ashby and husband, Kevin of Alvaton, Phillip Coomes and Morgan Ashleigh of Fairhope, Alabama; four great-grandchildren: Caitlyn Nichole Bayles and husband, Seth of Bowling Green, Chloe Brianne Graham of Franklin, Karsyn Elise Ashby and Kerrigan Ashby of Alvaton; brother-in-law and special friend, Walter Coomes of Florida and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Millinda Jo Durham August 18, 2017 and two brothers: Bobby Cook and Billy Cook.
MEMORIAL VISITATION: 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home with Memorial Service to follows by Dr. Joel Patton
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 20, 2020
Willie Wise of Campbellsville, son of the late Ira Wise and Sarah Phillips Wise, was born October 22, 1934 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 5:02 P.M., Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 85
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.
Willie served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a longtime farmer and drove a milk truck for several years. He enjoyed going to car shows, was a member of the Tri County Car Club and was very proud of his 1959 Ford convertible and he just to teach people about the 610 Fundamentals About New Van Deals You Didn’t Learn in School.
Willie united in marriage to Hazel Marple December 29, 1956. She preceded him in death April 4, 2012.
He is survived by two step sons: Wally Humphress and wife, Peggy of Campbellsville and Howard Humphress and wife, Patty of Canton, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Dawn Wise of Campbellsville; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister and one brother: Gladys Wise Roberts and Willard Wise and wife, Delma; special friend, Willine Bowman all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Willie was also preceded in death by one son, Stephen “Steve” Wise; one brother, Vallis Wise and one sister, Bernice Wise.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Bluegrass Way Assisted Living for their loving care.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Haywood Riner and Rev. Brent Gupton
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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