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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 18, 2019
Roy Lee “Swede” Dyer, the son of the late Harry Lee and Early Viola (Hunt) Dyer, was born Friday, January 20, 1956 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, June 16, 2019 in Lexington at the UK Medical Center. He was 63 years, 4 months and 28 days of age.
He was a former factory worker and was of the Baptist Faith.
“Swede” enjoyed playing cards and watching western movies.
He is survived by his wife: Vickie Estes Dyer of Greensburg; a daughter and son-in-law: Brooke and Jordan Riley of Lebanon; a granddaughter: Olivia Grace Riley; a sister: Wanda Dyer of Campbellsville; his nephews: Roger Lee Cox, Clint Whitehouse and Jeffrey Cox and special friend: Melissa “Missy” Durham and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Roy Lee “Swede” Dyer will be Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Mt. Gilboa Cemetery, 3205 Mt. Gilboa Road, Campbellsville, KY with burial to follow.
Visitation from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home or the “How Can I Help” tab on the home page of www.lrpetty.com
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 14, 2019
Roger Corbin of Campbellsville, son of Martha Rainwater Corbin and the late Bradley E. Corbin, was born August 15, 1960 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:55 P.M., Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 58
He professed faith in Christ and attended Mt. Roberts Baptist Church.
Roger was a farmer who loved both his dairy and beef cattle and also enjoyed being on his John Deere while working on the farm. Other past times included hunting and visiting friends and family.
He is survived by one daughter, Josie Embry of Buffalo; his mother, Martha Corbin of Campbellsville; one brother, David Corbin and wife, Janice of Campbellsville; three nieces: Ashley Corbin Wise and husband, Nathan of Campbellsville, Brittany Corbin Tackett and Husband, Derek of Scottsville and Jenna Corbin and husband, Ayla Tlais of Bowling Green; two great-nieces: Sadie Wise and Katie Wise;
his beloved dog, Gizmo and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his beloved dog, Bowbow.
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VISITATION: 6:00 – 9:00 P.M., Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 17, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
BURIAL: Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Adair County, Kentucky
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TAYLOR COUNTY GOOD SAMARITANS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 13, 2019

William E. “Eddie” Bright of Elk Horn, son of the late W. C. Bright and Gladys Marie Grant Bright, was born January 15, 1958 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 4:28 A.M., Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 61
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Zion Church of God.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Eddie was an employee of Murakami Manufacturing.
He united in marriage to Brenda Mings April 7, 1978.
He loved fishing and hunting and was an avid bowler. He also enjoyed watching stock car racing.
Besides his wife, Brenda Bright of Elk Horn, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Jay Bright and wife, Stephanie Ann and Samantha Breanne Bright of Elk Horn;
five grandchildren: Shania Renee Bright, Chloe Jade Bright, Isabella Marie Bright, Thomas Gunnar Cave and Dayton Lynn Ivie; one brother and two sisters: Clifton Bright and wife, Tina of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Beth Wood and husband, Curtis of Elk Horn and Melody Tucker and the late Rocky Tucker of Columbia; several aunts, nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
William was also preceded in death by a brother, Mitchell Bright June 14, 2011.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Doug Roberts
BURIAL: Family 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 Jun 12, 2019

Marcia Beard of Glasgow, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Garland B. Rose and Naomi Mardis Rose, was born September 30, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:00 P.M., Monday, June 10, 2019 in Glasgow. Age: 82
She professed faith in Christ and attended First United Methodist Church of Glasgow and the Growing Christians Class at the church.
In her younger days she enjoyed golfing and playing cards with her friends. She dearly loved her family and her little dog, Georgie.
She united in marriage to Alvin L. Beard June 15, 1956 and he preceded her in death March 18, 1986.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Dr. Craig Beard and wife, Kathy of Bowling Green and Candy Wethington and husband Chris of Glasgow; daughter-in-law, Mindy Montano and husband, Tony of Louisville; four grandchildren: Jeremy Lewis Beard of Louisville, Taylor Wethington of Glasgow, Will Beard and wife, Abby and Katie Beard of Bowling Green; four great-grandchildren: Landon Beard, Madelyn Beard, Autumn Beard and Bryce Beard of Louisville; a sister-in-law, Jane Rose of Lexington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Mickey Beard; one grandson, Jordan Scott Beard; a brother, Danny Rose, her former husband, Doris Newton and her best friend, Wilma Bryant.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Friday, June 14, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, June 14, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home n Campbellsville by Bridget Groce
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 11, 2019
Mr. Willie Leon Tungate of Campbellsville was born in Marion County on January 1, 1931 to the late Enos and Rhoda Ellen (Howell) Tungate. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his home, being 88 years, 5 months, and 10 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mannsville Christian Church.
Mr. Tungate was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1951-1953. After leaving the service, he continued farming and driving trucks, and doing whatever else he could to be productive and make ends meet for his family. He had a strong work ethic throughout his life, and truly enjoyed helping others. Fishing with his family or laughing with friends around a dinner table were two of his favorite things.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Three children: Leona Armstrong and husband Jacob of Campbellsville, Tom Tungate of Mannsville, and Doyle Tungate of Campbellsville,
A sister-in-law: Betty Tungate of Campbellsville,
A special friend: Juanita Followell of Campbellsville,
Seven grandchildren,
Eight great-grandchildren,
One great-great grandchild,
And a host of extended family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Elizabeth (Followell) Tungate; and four siblings: Apprentice Followell and husband Carldon, Buddy Tungate, James Tungate, and another brother in childhood.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Tungate on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Old Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville. Full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 13, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River or the Disabled American Veterans organization. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 11, 2019
David Kent Perry, the son of the late Charles and Emma (Bud) Perry, was born Sunday, April 11, 1943 in Peoria, Illinois and departed this life on Monday, June 10, 2019 in Campbellsville, KY at his home. He was 76 years of age. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force having served from 1961-1965 in Vietnam.
He retired from Caterpillar after more than 30 years and was a former bar owner.
He was a member of the Lions Club, The Wounded Warrior Project, The Lakota Tribe, the ASPCS and was a huge supporter of the Easter Seals.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards and staying busy doing odd jobs for people and could find him most of the time mowing the golf course, mowing lawns, hauling corn or gravel.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Richard Perry.
He leaves to mourn his passing: two daughters and sons-in-law: Dr. Cassandra and William Stephens of Campbellsville and Joanna and Brian Morong of Frankfort; three grandchildren: Tyler Stephens, Emily LaGrone and Amelia Garavaglia and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for David Kent Perry will be Friday, June 14, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. CST in the chapel of the Swan Lake Memory Gardens, 4601 West War Memorial Drive, Peoria, Illinois with burial to follow.
There will be no public visitation prior to service.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 10, 2019

Florine Pierce Caulk of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Thomas Louis Pierce and Ada Hash Pierce, was born August 7, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 9:26 A.M., Monday, June 10, 2019 in Columbia. Age: 88
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.
She united in marriage to Gerald Caulk September 25, 1965 in Gainesboro, Tennessee.
Florine was a homemaker who loved to improve and flip homes and work in the yard.
Besides her husband, Gerald Caulk of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters: Loretta Miller Rainwater of Columbia and Deborah Miller Mershon and husband, Walter of Ft. Thomas; one step-daughter, Betty Alice Billiot and husband, Bob of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Bethany Walker of Los Angeles, California, Jonathan Ryan Walker of Georgetown, Indiana, Justin Tyler Mershon and wife, Molly of Louisville, Walter Andrew Mershon of Lexington and Miranda Lynn Rainwater of Knifley; eight great-grandchildren: Karolee Dawn Carter of Cincinnati, Ohio, Madison Mershon of Louisville, Brantley Rainwater, Brayden Rainwater, Braylee Rainwater, Slayton Conley and Axtyn Burriss and Asher Burriss of Knifley; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Gerald Shawn Caulk; one grandson, David Shannon Rainwater and four brothers and one sister: Charles Reesor Pierce, Willis Pierce, Buckner Pierce, Omer Pierce and Mattie Walters.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday June 12th
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 13, 2019 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 Jun 10, 2019
Virginia Gardner Crabb, 98 of Campbellsville, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Sunrise Manor Nursing Facility in Hodgenville, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Cyrus Skaggs and Aubrey Crabb; parents, Virgil and Cola Gardner; brothers: Lester, Gilbert and James Gardner, and sister, Winifred Yarbrough.
Survivors include two sisters: Vivian Sherrard and Doris (Bill) Haselwood of Hodgeville; step-daughter, Judy Chaney; two step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation was chosen.
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VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
Memorial service will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 9, 2019

Barbara Ann Daffron Wright of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Claude Price Daffron and Lucy Pauline Crouch Daffron, was born March 9, 1943 in Wayne County, Kentucky. She died at 4:18 P.M., Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Louisville. Age: 76
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Zion Separate Baptist Church.
Barbara was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and sister.
She united in marriage to Wilburn Wright January 31, 1959 and he preceded her in death June 11, 2010.
She is survived by one son, Gary Wright and wife, Lisa of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Chris Wright and wife, Sara of Greensburg and Kimberly Wright Janes of Campbellsville: two great grand-daughters: Emma Kate Janes and Myla Brooke Janes of Campbellsville; three sisters: Betty Jean McCubbin, Lytha Noel and Mary McMahan and husband, Jerry all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters: Tommy Daffron, Phillip Daffron, Claude Jr. Daffron, Neva Greer, Marie Edelen and Eva Spurling.
VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Robert Morris
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 8, 2019
Mr. William Allen “Billy” Rice of Campbellsville passed from this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at his home. Born on October 28, 1975, he was 43 years, 7 months, and 7 days of age. He was the assistant manager at Mannsville Tire and a faithful attendee of Mannsville United Methodist Church.
Billy’s physically large heart manifested itself in selfless acts of kindness toward all. He loved talking, and crowded get-togethers were a favorite pastime. His fun-loving yet sincere spirit made him easily approachable to people from all walks of life, and he valued each friendship.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Amanda (Sidebottom) Rice of Campbellsville,
Two children: Austin Cox, and Lydia Sidebottom and fiancé Travis Walden, all of Campbellsville,
His father: William David Rice and wife Belinda of Columbia,
Stepparents: Sam Cox and wife Yvonne of Campbellsville,
A grandmother: Jacqueline Bricker of Columbia,
Two sisters: Megan Yancey and husband Josh of Campbellsville, and Jo Allison Rice of Campbellsville,
Two grandchildren: Annabelle and Drake Walden,
His mother-in-law: Midge Hunt of Campbellsville,
A brother-in-law: Derek Sidebottom and wife Nickie of Lebanon,
A nephew: Xavier Cato of Columbia,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Ann (Bricker) Cox, in 1999.
There will be a funeral service to honor Billy’s life on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Bro. John Hall will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Old Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, June 8, after 5:00 PM EST (4:00 PM CST).
Two of the things Billy was passionate about were his church and animals in need. Therefore, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Taylor County “All Species Volunteer” or the Mannsville United Methodist Church.
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