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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 31, 2019

Herald E. Gabehart of Campbellsville, son of the late Gilbert Gabehart and Minnie Bottoms Gabehart, was born September 30, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:50 A.M., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Louisville. Age: 82
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church and was a Methodist Lay Speaker.
Herald was a former member and chaplain of the Elkhorn Masonic Lodge #568 F&AM. He loved his family and enjoyed woodworking and made several items for his family. He also enjoyed farming and gardening.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Herald was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville,
He united in marriage to Judy White, March 18, 1961.
Besides his wife, Judy Gabehart of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Steven Gabehart and wife, Robyn of Campbellsville and Janet Peake and husband, Brian of Elk Horn; five grandchildren: Justin Gabehart, Blake Gabehart, Cassidy Gabehart, Megan Peake and Jared Peake; two great-grandchildren: Bryson Gabehart and Coltin Gabehart; and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Robert Gabehart, Lucy Mings and a brother, Randolph Gabehart, in infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 2, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Bill Davenport
BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 31, 2019
Mrs. Marlyn Jean Shreve of Campbellsville was born on May 29, 1937 in Taylor County to the late Willard and Ethel (Antle) Perkins. She departed this life on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, being 82 years, 2 months, and 1 day of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a faithful member of the Green River Memorial Baptist Church. As a young lady, she married Mr. Kenneth Ray Shreve and they remained a devoted couple until his passing in October 2007.
Mrs. Shreve believed in faithfulness and hard work, and retired from the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville after 37 years of service. In 1971, she joined the Taylor County Republican Women. She served as Treasurer, Vice President, and two terms as the longest-running club President. She also served as Vice Chair for the Taylor County Republican Party, as well as being the first female elected to the Taylor County School Board.
Her most cherished position, though, was being the matriarch of a large and well-respected family. Her quiet strength and time-tested values and beliefs will live on for many generations through her children and grandchildren.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two children: Mark Shreve and wife Delitha, and Kathy Larimore and husband Craig, all of Campbellsville,
One sister: Freda Wilson of Campbellsville,
Six grandchildren: Shawn Shreve, Lindsey Coppock and husband Chris, Jessica Coghill and husband Tim, Leslie Newton and husband Troy, Drew Larimore, and Devin Larimore,
Nine great-grandchildren: Cearra Coppock, Deuce Shreve, Kody Coppock, Ethan Coghill, Brayden Shreve, Allee Coghill, Addie Newton, Carlie Coppock, and Owen Newton,
And a host of close friends and family.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Shreve on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Green River Memorial Baptist Church, 3441 Old Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jamie Bennett, Bro. Shawn Shreve, and Bro. Tim Coghill will be officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of Gideon Bibles or donations to the church fellowship building fund. Those can be made in person at the church during visitation, or any time at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 29, 2019
Martha E. Hagan, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Charlie and Orpha (Spears) Nevins, was born Tuesday, December 13, 1932 in Celina, Tennessee and departed this life on Monday, July 29, 2019 in Campbellsville at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab. She was 86 years, 7 months and 16 days of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Church of Christ.
Martha was a former factory worker and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and making curtains.
She united in marriage to George Hagan in 1954 he preceded her in death in 2016.
She is survived by two sons: George Dale Hagan and wife Linda of Louisville and Greg Hagan and wife Tonya of Campbellsville.
Five grandchildren: Renae Weddle and husband John, Amber Floyd and husband Bryant, Whitney Davis and husband John, Paula Pierce and Angie Vittitow and husband Kevin; seven great grandchildren: Logan, Zoe and Ryan Weddle, John Pierce, Luke Vittitow, Stephanie Huff and Cooper Davis; two great-great grandchildren: Ethan and Layla Huff and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by six siblings: Jack, Hubert, Cliff, Billie, Olene and Catherine.
The funeral service for Martha E. Hagan will be Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery.
Bro. Ralph Caudill will be officiating.
Family request visitation on Wednesday after 11:00 A.M. until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 28, 2019
Earlene Bright Holtzclaw of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Benjamin Hicks and Essie Faye Hayes Hicks was born April 8, 1934 in Watauga County, North Carolina. She died at 4:15 P.M., Saturday, July 27, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 85
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
Earlene was a talented seamstress having worked at Brack’s and Magnolia Alley making custom window treatments.
She united in marriage to Robert Bright December 27, 1950. He preceded her in death July 16, 1994.
She later united in marriage to John Holtzclaw June 10, 2000.
Besides her husband, John Holtzclaw of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters: Gail Godsey and husband, Doug of Campbellsville and Jackie Watson and husband, Randy of Elizabethtown; two grandchildren: Kyle Godsey and wife, Jennifer of Campbellsville and Hannah Smith and husband, Josh of Elizabethtown; two step-grandchildren: Sarah Naufel and husband, Josh of Louisville and Brett Watson of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren, Peyton Godsey and Brayden Godsey of Campbellsville ; two step-great-grandchildren, Kylie Hall and Silas Naufel of Louisville; two sisters and one brother: Janet Osborne of Campbellsville, Ruth Greer and husband, Dwight of Knifley and Lloyd Hicks and wife, Deloris of Georgia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Ronnie L. Bright and three sisters and one brother: Leona Cable, Bennie Warren, Gertrude Bright and Lewis Hicks.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 25, 2019

Elwin Lee Martin, Jr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Elwin Lee “Bub” Martin, Sr. and Marie Frances “Dollie” Malone Martin, was born September 23, 1940, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 78
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.
In his younger years, he enjoyed bird hunting and fishing. He was a past Master of Elk Horn Mason Lodge 568 F & A M. Elwin was a retired heavy equipment operator.
He united in marriage to Lana Carol Williams June 30, 1961 and she preceded him in death March 25, 2017.
He is survived by two sisters: Sharon Herron of Campbellsville and Mary Evelyn Vaughn and husband, Dennis of Bowing Green; one brother-in-law, Richard Williams and wife, Linda of Campbellsville; one sister-in-law, Patricia Pierce of Campbellsville; and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Martin Rainwater.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 29, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jamie Bennett
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE MASONIC WIDOWS AND CHILDREN’S HOME AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 25, 2019

Regena Beard of Williamsburg, Ohio, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Cosby Bradshaw and Cora Philpott Bradshaw, was born October 11, 1929, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:13 A.M., Sunday, July 21, 2019 in Georgetown, Ohio. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
Regena was a retired employee of Cintas.
She united in marriage to Delbert Beard May 5, 1951 and he preceded her in death November 27, 2017.
She is survived by one son and four daughters: D. L. Beard and wife, Patty and Joyce Becker and husband, Ed of Owenton, Rosemary Becker and husband, Dave of Williamsburg, Ohio, Cheryl Rickey and husband, Randy of East Gate, Ohio and Anita Bunnell and husband, Greg of Indianapolis, Indiana; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters: John T. Bradshaw of Shelbyville, Donald Bradshaw of Ohio, Colene Wilson of Ohio, Ruby Wilson and Dianne Smothers of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Glendal Keith Beard, one sister and three brothers: Wilma Bradshaw, Lyman Bradshaw, Dallas Bradshaw and Willard Bradshaw.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Tim Bradshaw
BURIAL: Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE PARKINSON’S DISEASE FOUNDATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 24, 2019
Marilyn Rayna Landis, the daughter of the late Jimmy Roution and Lynna Beth (Kerr) Gupton was born Monday, December 13, 1965 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Campbellsville at her home. She was 53 years of age.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her step-father: Bobby Gupton and a sister: April Gupton.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greensburg United Methodist Church. She was a former medical billing encoder and a former employee of Intelenet. She was very crafty, enjoyed sewing, reading, playing the guitar, singing and listening to music of all kinds, she loved to dance and spend time with family and friends.
Survivors include her husband of 18 years: Mark Wright of Campbellsville; two daughters: Dayna Cox and husband Del, Maranda Durbin and husband Jason and Jacob Holmes and fiancé: Sarah Burris, all of Campbellsville; a brother: Michael Roution and wife Pat of Campbellsville; her step-mother: Partha Martin of Campbellsville; a special niece: Rachel Gupton of Indiana; 11 Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Marilyn Rayna Landis will be conducted Friday, July 26, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with cremation to follow.
Bro. Jason Roop will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 2:00 P.M. on Friday until time for the service at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 23, 2019

J. T. Beard of Campbellsville, son of the late Dennis Beard and Ida Mary Rice Beard, was born April 9, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:56 A.M., Saturday, July 20, 2019 in Lexington. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ, was of the Baptist faith and also enjoyed singing in the choir. He also enjoyed being outdoors and loved gardening and fishing.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served his country honorably in the United States Navy.
J. T. was a retired supervisor with Tennessee Gas Transmission.
He united in marriage to Melva Wethington December 6, 1957.
Besides his wife, Melva Beard, he is survived by three sons and one daughter:
Scott Beard and wife, Gayle of Campbellsville, Bernie Beard and wife, Tina of Plantersville, Texas, Jeff Beard of West Virginia and Janie Hlavinka and husband, Brian of East Bernard, Texas; seven grandchildren: Amanda Beard, Blair Beard Burress, Shelby Beard, Nathan Hlavinka, Andrew Hlavinka, Joshua Hlavinka and Ethan Hlavinka; four great grandchildren: Aiden Zuniga, Layla Zuniga, Boe Burress and Jason Burress; one brother, Jimmy Beard of Campbellsville and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Kenneth Beard and Alvin Beard.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, July 26, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Jeff Newton
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum 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 Jul 19, 2019

Ella J. Holmes of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Hawk Johnson and Zeola Beshears Johnson was born December 8, 1931 in Russell County, Kentucky. She died at 3:55 P.M., Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ and loved God and loved attending church.
Ella was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and also loved helping to care for the elderly.
She united in marriage to Samuel Carl Holmes March 1, 1947. He preceded her in death September 13, 2013.
She is survived by four daughters and five sons: Judy Jones and husband, Jimmy, Janey Read and husband, Lemuel, Pam Russell and husband, Jerry, Danny Holmes, and Terry Holmes of Campbellsville, Linda Sharpe and husband, Edward of Greensburg, Samuel G. Holmes of Greenwood, Indiana, Jerry Holmes and wife, Nancy of St. Paul, Indiana, and Ronnie Holmes of Vancouver, Washington; fourteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; her little dog she loved so much, “Joy” and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Kim Holmes, a granddaughter, Bethany Mann, a grandson, Tadd Holmes; and two sisters and five brothers: Clarice Tavault, Elsie Walker, Earl Johnson, Eura Johnson, Houston Johnson, Carlie Johnson and Winford Johnson.
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VISITATON: 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Elder Rueal Boils, Bro. Raymond Clark and Rev. Charles Holmes
BURIAL: Jesus Name Church Cemetery
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 Jul 18, 2019

Wanda Lee Willis of Radcliff, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Tom Harris and Dencie Lee Bray Harris, was born February 10, 1952 in Larue County, Kentucky. She died Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Radcliff. Age: 67
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Wanda was a former Certified Nursing Assistant at Taylor Regional Hospital.
She united in marriage to James R. “Jim” Willis August 15, 1970 and he preceded her in death April 10, 1998.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jamie and Sherry Willis of Radcliff; three grandchildren: Gavin Willis of Elizabethtown, Abby Willis of Campbellsville and Armani Carman of Radcliff and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Junior Harris and Judy Richardson.
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Cremation was chosen by the family.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 22, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Earl West
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