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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 1, 2019
Sharon “Sue” Brockman daughter of Lucille Franklin Brockman and the late Charles Brockman was born February 16, 1953 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 2:00 A.M., Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Greensburg. Age: 66
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church but attended Bible Baptist Tabernacle. She was always glad to go to church. Sue loved life and everybody and always had a ready smile.
Besides her mother, Lucille Brockman of Campbellsville, who is currently residing at Green Hill Manor in Greensburg, she is survived by one brother, Charles Edward Brockman of Campbellsville; two nephews and one niece: Robert Brockman and Denise Brockman of Houston, Texas and John Edward Brockman of Campbellsville; great nieces and nephews: Taelor Brockman and Maruie Brockman of Houston, Texas; Levi Brockman and a very special great niece, Denae Brockman and fiancé, Noah Layton of Campbellsville; two great-great nephews: Zakari and Zakhi Jefferson; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one great niece, Brittany Brockman.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Bob Cutler
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 25, 2019
Mrs. Pam Bright of Campbellsville was born on December 29, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Garland and Marjorie (Bohanon) Hunt. She departed this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville after an extended illness. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She had worked in retail sales and was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom. She cherished her family and rarely missed an opportunity to go shopping for them. Her giving heart meant that Christmas shopping wasn’t limited to one season – it was usually a year-long event.
She leaves to carry her legacy:
Three children: Tammy Richards and husband Les of Campbellsville, Chrissy Canada and husband Shawn of Campbellsville, and Jason Bright and wife Robin of Lebanon,
Three brothers: Gary Hunt and wife Marlene of Campbellsville, Kevin Hunt and wife Christy of Burkesville, and Doug Hunt of Campbellsville,
Grandchildren: Hope (husband Cody), Cody, Kelsey, Kooper, Courtney, Brighton, Anniston, Tyler, Jeremy (wife Sydney), and Kendra,
Six great-grandchildren: Kenleigh, Kasen, Audrey, Bryson, Dawson, and Wyatt,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Addison.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Pam Bright on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Don Gowin will be officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Brookside Cemetery following the service.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Sep. 27, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 25, 2019

Laura E. Farrar, 59, of the Levelwoods Community, died peacefully at her home on September 23, 2019. She and her husband, Mark A. Farrar had recently celebrated their 35th anniversary. Born June 13, 1960, in San Francisco California, she was the daughter of Mr. Alfred E. Harris and Mrs. Sydney Cotton. Laura lived her early life in Kitsap County, Washington, where she graduated from Kitsap County High School and later, Washington State University. She also earned several Master’s Degrees in counseling and education from Tarleton State and Western Kentucky Universities. She also was a certified horse instructor with the British Equestrian Society. In 1983, she volunteered for active duty service in the United States Army. Commissioned a 2LT in the Transportation Corps, she held several distinctive division level leadership positions in the famed 3rd Armored Division Federal, Republic of Germany before leaving active service to pursue motherhood. Her awards include the Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon and the Cold War Service Medal among others. She was employed as an English teacher at several Kentucky schools (both private and public) with the most time spent at Larue County High School from which she retired. She was also an active community volunteer leader. Some of these leadership roles included Dog 4H Club, Pony Club and over twenty years of Sunday school instruction. A published author, she is best known for her novel “Legs, the Journey of an American Thoroughbred” which is both a novel and a critique of the horse slaughter industry. A skilled flautist, she was typically first chair flute in many wind ensembles and performed at church, military and public events worldwide. However, Laura was best known as an extremely talented and skilled horse rider, trainer, breeder and horse farm director. Her equine pursuits included higher level dressage competition, trail riding (which both she and her husband enjoyed immensely) and contributed over thirty years of sidesaddle demonstration and participation in the reenacting and living history hobby. She was a member of and served on the session of Bethel First Presbyterian Church Campbellsville, Kentucky. Laura will be remembered for being a devoted wife and mother, a person with an exceptionally keen intellect and wit, sincere religious devotion, in depth knowledge of English literature and a true friend of the many horses she rescued from the horse slaughter industry. Survivors include her parents, Alfred E. Harris of Poulsbo, Washington and Mrs. Sydney Cotton of Bremerton, Washington; husband Mark A. Farrar, US Army (ret) of Campbellsville; son CPT Victor Farrar, US Army IN and his wife, Marsalie McKenzie of Ft. Benning, Georgia; daughters: Elizabeth and her husband, Anthony Heiskell of Louisville, LT Emily Turner and her husband, LT Caleb Turner of Elizabethtown, Hope Ballard and her husband, Logan Ballard of Buffalo; brother, Dr. Peter Harris and his wife, Ellen; grandsons: Anderson Ballard and Emmett Turner and several nieces and nephews.
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Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Bethel First Presbyterian Church
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at Bethel First Presbyterian Church, 502 East Main St, Campbellsville KY followed by graveside services at Levelwoods farm with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Contributions in Laura’s name can be made to the American Standardbred Rescue Organization.
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 23, 2019
Mrs. Patsy Alice Dean of Campbellsville was born December 29th, 1953 in Sebring, Highlands County, FL. She departed this life on Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Campbellsville, being 65 years, 8 months, and 23 days of age.
She was the youngest daughter born to the late Hubert Earl Morris and Vera (Devane-Morris) Collins.
She is survived by her children: Michael James (Dorothy Johnson), Tonya Tate (Andrew), Daniel James (Brittany), and A.J. Dean, all of Campbellsville, and John Dean (Taylor) of Oklahoma,
Her grandchildren: Patsy James, Vera Brown, Vivian Brown (Jorden Perkins), Dalton Brown (Sarah Ann Bright), Caley James, Steven James, Mary James, Allison Dean, Cameron Dean, Josiah Dean, Jessica Ann James, and Jason Dean,
Special daughters: Tammy Dudgeon, Stacy Clements, and Mary Gail Alman,
Her special grandchildren: Chris and Kim Dudgeon and families, Vince and Patrick Yazzie, Cierra, Steven, Emily Clements, and Thomas Clements,
Eight brothers and sisters: Hubert Morris (Dollie) of Georgia, Claude Morris (Genie) of Florida, Sybil Morris Herndon of Florida, Billy Morris (Carolyn) of Georgia, Tommy Morris (Emily) of Florida, Audrey Morris Ledbetter of Missouri, John Morris (Minnie) of Florida, and Garvis Morris (Pat) of South Carolina,
And several nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Shania Page James; a special longtime friend, Sheryl Skinner; and a special great grandchild, Kyelynn Rain Yazzie; and three sisters, Judy Morris Maness, Mary Morris Yates, and Gwenda Morris Hitch.
Mrs. Dean had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Buffalo Church of the Nazarene, and enjoyed watching TV and playing on her tablet while spending time with her fur baby Charlie.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Dean on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Mitchell Hedge will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 23, 2019
Mr. Johnnie Lee Venters of Campbellsville was born in McLeansboro, Illinois on November 3, 1948 to Thelma (Atteberry) and the late Clarence Hershel Venters. He departed this life on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Louisville VA Medical Center being 70 years, 10 months, and 16 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Whites Ridge Missionary Baptist Church.
Mr. Venters had an unassuming demeanor and a kind and helpful spirit, and carried himself with an earned confidence. He served his country honorably in the United States Army, and retired after 20 years of service. When he wasn’t trying to help someone, he spent most of his free time in the woods or on the lake.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Jennifer (Cook) Venters of Campbellsville,
His mother: Thelma Venters of Arkansas,
Seven children: Angela Heath and husband Chris of Florida, Lisa McCarthy of Nevada, Loretta Abrams and husband Dave of Jeffersonville, Beth Visconti of Mt. Sterling, Michael Spurlock-Venters and wife Heather of Mt. Sterling, Jeffrey Venters of Mt. Sterling, and Rachael Armitage and husband Dalton of Owingsville,
One brother: Bruce Venters and wife Shannon of Illinois,
Three sisters: Ann Poe and husband Steve of Illinois, Bonnie Venters of Arkansas, and Norma Venters of Illinois,
Eighteen grandchildren: Joe, Brandon, Tony, Ashlyn, Callum, Cameron, Zachary, Asa, Nathan, Skylar, Jasmine, Jyonna, Dominic, Jack, Michael, Jonathan, Lillie, and Baylor,
Eight great-grandchildren: Rhett, Paxon, Axle, Camdon, Lincoln, Keyloni, Kari, and Kendal,
And a host of other family and close friends.
He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, William Walter Venters , in 1954.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Venters on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM EST (5:00 PM CST) in the sanctuary of the Truth Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church, 4607 Old Lebanon Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Dickie Rogers will be officiating. Mr. Venters had requested cremation, and those wishes will be accorded him after the funeral.
The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, Sept. 28, after 5:00 PM EST (4:00 PM CST).
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 23, 2019
Mrs. Brenda Sue (Carmicle) Anderson of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home. Born on November 18, 1953 to the late Jessie and Minnie (Cooper) Carmicle, she was 65 years, 10 months, and 5 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church. Mrs. Anderson was a former retail manager, but spent her favorite times around the pool with her family and friends.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her husband: Kenneth Anderson,
Three sons: Christopher Kelley of Bardstown, Joshua Kelley and wife Amanda of Campbellsville, and Aaron Anderson of Campbellsville,
One sister: Linda Lou Carmicle of Liberty,
Two brothers: Jerry Carmicle and wife Linda of Plano, Texas, and Larry Carmicle and wife Carolyn of Liberty,
Seven grandchildren,
Seven step-grandchildren,
Six step great-grandchildren,
One expectant step great-grandchild,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by seven siblings: Howard, Paul, James, Mike, Buddy, Mona, and Loraine.
Mrs. Anderson had requested cremation and those arrangements were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service. She will be interred in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens at a later date.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 23, 2019

Jerry Williams of Campbellsville, son of the late C.M. Williams and Lera Morrison Williams, was born March 29, 1935 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 2:55 A.M., Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 84
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.
Jerry was a member of the Pitman Masonic Lodge #124 F&AM for some 58 years.
He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and was also a farmer.
Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and being outdoors.
He united in marriage to Zola Gupton March 14, 1955. She preceded him in
death May 18, 1974.
He later united in marriage to Katherine Pollard March 28, 1981.
Besides his wife, Katherine Pollard Williams of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son, Jay Williams and wife, Melissa of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; one step-daughter, Deeanna Reeder of Columbia; one step-son, Robert Hamlett of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Nicholas Ryan Williams and Victoria Lera Williams; five step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; three sisters: Eloise Elmore, Clara Newton and Anna Williams of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Jerry was also preceded in death by one daughter, Gail Bright; one grandson, Matt Bright; one step-daughter, Judy Hamlett Nunn; and four sisters: Betty Pyles, Cena Hottle, Audrey Rhinehart and Nellie Catherine Williams.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, September 23, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 P.M., September 23, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Robert Adkins
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY 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 Sep 22, 2019
John Richard Williams of Campbellsville, son of Ayleen Phillips Williams and the late Kenneth Williams, was born October 19, 1965 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 3:48 P.M., Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 53
He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church.
John enjoyed watching sports; especially football and basketball. He had a love for animals and Clint Eastwood movies. He was always smiling and was very devoted to his family.
He is survived by his mother: Ayleen Phillips Williams of Campbellsville; one sister and one brother: Elaine Caffee and husband, Don and Tony Williams of Campbellsville; two nieces, with whom he was very close: Donna Sallee and husband, Charlie of Campbellsville and Erin Ballou and husband, Brian of Bowling Green; two great-nieces, that he loved dearly: Ava Sweet and Caroline Sallee; one special aunt; Pauline Williams of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, September 23, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
PRIVATE BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PARKING LOT FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 20, 2019

Timothy “Tim” Bland of Campbellsville, son of Doug and Renee Bland, was born November 9, 1989, in Hardin County, Kentucky. He died at 11:35 A.M., Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his home in Campbellsville due to complications from heart surgery. Age: 29
Tim professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
He was a student at Campbellsville University School of Barbering.
He is survived by his parents, Doug and Renee Bland of Campbellsville; one brother, Chris Bland and wife, Tara of Elizabethtown; his paternal grandfather, Donald Bland; one niece and one nephew: Hallie Bland and Levi Bland; several aunts, uncles and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 23, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James E. Jones
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 19, 2019

Iva Nell Sidebottom McDonald of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Ezra Wilcoxson and Izia Lee Goff Wilcoxson, was born July 5, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 2:45 P.M., Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in Louisville.
Age: 87
Iva Nell professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a previous member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was active in the Choir for most of her life.
She loved her flowers and in the past, had enjoyed cooking, sewing, bowling on mixed leagues, and gardening. Iva Nell worked at Union Underwear for 35 years.
She united in marriage to Ernest Sidebottom December 24, 1948 and he preceded her in death May 5, 1999.
She later united in marriage to Quilley McDonald November 17, 2007.
Besides her husband, Quilley McDonald of Campbellsville, she is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Bob Schlenk of Louisville, and their children: Pattie Scheurich and Paul Schlenk, and their granddaughter, Allie Scheurich; two step-sons: Gregory McDonald and wife, Shannon of Campbellsville and DeWayne McDonald and wife, Angela of Lebanon; six step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two special nieces: Wendy Pickett and husband, Ryan of Greensburg and Jackie Quinn of Columbia; one brother, Mike Wilcoxson of Lancaster; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, September 20, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Earl West
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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