Nellie Bland Campbell

Posted by on Jun 6, 2019

Nellie Bland Campbell of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Clarence Bland and Mary Catherine “Katie” Claycomb Bland, was born May 21, 1928 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 9:30 P.M., Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir, taught children and youth Sunday School classes and was a member of the Women’s Missionary Group. She also was a former member of the Walnut Grove Homemakers and enjoyed her Bunko Group. Nellie was truly a homemaker; she hand quilted hundreds of beautifully detailed quilts of all sizes, spent many hours making wedding and prom dresses and suits for her family and window dressing for others. She also enjoyed gardening and canning.
She united in marriage to James Harvey Campbell June 15, 1947 and he preceded her in death December 14, 1984.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Steve Campbell and wife, Sue and Brenda Parsons of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Brandon Parsons and wife, Miranda of Campbellsville, Tyler Parsons and wife, Beth of Bowling Green, Shana Hamblin and husband, Mike of Campbellsville and Sondra Burress and her friend, Chad Gribbins and his two daughters, Haley Gribbins and Makenzie Gribbins of Campbellsville; ten great-grandchildren: Chloe Elizabeth Parsons, Caden Tyler Parsons, David Campbell Parsons, Jilly Burress, Lilly Burress, Lukas Burress, Hayley Burress, Rebekah Campbell Bolin, Ayden Hamblin and Jacob Hamblin; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Harry Bland, James Bland, Robert Bland, Elizabeth Neal and Mary Absher and a son-in-law, David Parsons.

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M., Saturday June 8, 2019 at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 8, 2019 at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Campbellsville by Pastor John Butler and Rev. Paul J. Dicken

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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William “Bill” Blount

Posted by on Jun 5, 2019

William “Bill” Blount of Campbellsville, son of the late LeRoy Joseph Blount and Ruth Lillian Hartley Blount, was born June 17, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois. He died at 3:19 P.M., Monday, June 3, 2019 in Elizabethtown. Age: 80
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Bill was a retired employee of Parker Kalon.
He was a gentle, happy person, always singing and whistling. He was known as “Uncle Bill” to many a young person and willing to try and help them any way he could. His hobbies included drawing, painting, cooking, baking, going out to eat and raising birds.
He united in marriage to Cheryl Davis March 8, 1981.
Besides his wife, Cheryl Davis Blount of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter, Kelly DiManche of Houston, Texas; two brothers: Leroy Blount of Morocco, Indiana and David Blount and wife, Cynthia of LaPorte, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Bill was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Robert Blount, Daniel Blount, Jess Blount, Ruth Osborne and Patty Napier.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 12:00 Noon, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. David James
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Larry Perkins, 65

Posted by on Jun 4, 2019

Mr. Larry Kendall Perkins of Elk Horn, formerly of Shepherdsville, passed from this life on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Louisville at the Norton Audubon Hospital after an extended illness. Born on February 13, 1954 to the late Louis and Daisy Perkins, he was 65 years, 3 months, and 19 days of age. He was a former brick-truck driver having retired only when his health forced him. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Dorlene (Cox) Perkins of Elk Horn,

Two children: Daisy Marie Perkins and James Anthony Perkins,

Two stepchildren: Berry Edward Gribbins and Christy Jo Gribbins-Burris,

Several grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Perkins on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow at a later date in the Highlands Memorial Park in Mt. Washington.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 5, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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Beverly Bridgewater, 61

Posted by on Jun 4, 2019

Mrs. Beverly Joyce Bridgewater of Campbellsville was born on June 24, 1957 to Mrs. Doris Lee (Vaughn) Bridgewater and the late Mr. Edward Allen Bridgewater. She was surrounded by family and friends when she passed from this life on Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home, being 61 years, 11 months, and 7 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Union Baptist Church, and was a teacher’s aid in the Campbellsville Independent School Systems.

Mrs. Bridgewater was an outgoing and caring person, and her sweet and kind spirit was highly regarded in the community. She was a talented piano player and lifted many a spirit with her singing. The family time she spent watching sports with her sons or playing with her grandbabies will be cherished for years.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Her mother: Doris Bridgewater of Campbellsville,

Two sons: Cedric Bridgewater and wife Bobbi, and Shumari Bridgewater and wife Tanya, all of Campbellsville,

Two sisters: Darlene Hazel and husband Lewis of Campbellsville, and Brenda Epperson of Louisville,

Six brothers: Lee A. Bridgewater and wife Colette of New Albany, Indiana, Gary Bridgewater and wife Tonya of Louisville, Kenneth Bridgewater of Louisville, Hollis Bridgewater and wife Tina of Louisville, Wilando Bridgewater and wife Latanaya of Campbellsville, and Craig Bridgewater of Louisville,

Four grandchildren: Tierra Bridgewater, Kenya Bridgewater, Breona Bridgewater, and Makyian Bridgewater,

Her best friend and fiancée: Stanley Perkins of Campbellsville,

And a host of other extended family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Bridgewater on Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Pleasant Union Baptist Church, 426 Fallen Timber Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Rev. Michael Caldwell will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 5:00-8:00 PM, and on Saturday after 9:00 AM.

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Alma Newton

Posted by on May 29, 2019

Alma Newton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charlie Fountain Wise and Mary Ermine Puryear Wise, was born March 14, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:31 P.M., Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in Louisville. Age: 80
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
Alma was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and also worked in food service.
She united in marriage to Glen Newton November 18, 1953 and he preceded her in death February 24, 2013.
Alma loved her children and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her so much delight; she loved being outdoors where she could raise vegetables and flowers. Alma also loved going to church and going out to eat.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter: Allen Newton and wife, Janice, Donnie Newton and wife, Alisha and Pam Newton of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Lucas Newton and wife, Leticia, Jacob Newton and wife, Cheryl, Clint Newton and wife, Sterling, Hallie Newton, Tyler Akins, Sarah Harmon, Angela Dunn, Malcom Newton, and Michael Newton; eight great-grandchildren: Matthew Newton, Autumn Newton, Gabriel Newton, Raymond Salinas, Leticia Salinas, Josie Dunn, Zach Robertson, and Jasmin Robertson; four sisters: Alice Taylor of Mt. Sherman, Jewell Humphrey and Shirley Mae Wise of Hodgenville and Pat Wise of Michigan; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Glen Harmon and three sisters: Juanita Keeble, Thelma Helen Barnes and Mary Elizabeth Gilbert.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, May 31, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dannie Nelson and Rev. Bob Langlois

BURIAL: Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Lorena Glover Workman

Posted by on May 28, 2019

Lorena Glover Workman, (age 89), was born November 1, 1929 in Elk Horn, Kentucky and passed away May 24, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. She was the oldest of 14 siblings. Lorena was a military wife who enjoyed nothing more than preparing lavish Holiday meals for family and a sparkling home environment. For the last many years she has lived in Tampa and Orlando, Florida areas.
Lorena was preceded in death by her husband of (65) years, Harold Workman earlier this year. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Charles Bryant and Nannie Lee Glover; siblings, Murel, Earl and Henry Glover, and Lucy Allen. She is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Varhol of Orlando, Florida and Connie Cascini of Hudson, New Hampshire; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews; siblings, Donald Glover, Mary Woodrum, Willard Glover, Dollie Tucker, Garnet Truman Glover, Carol Ann Glover-Fair, David Glover and Barbara Wethington, all of Elk Horn, Kentucky and Norman Glover of Louisville, Kentucky.
Viewing and family visitation for both Harold and Lorena will be held on Saturday, June 1 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
Services will be conducted for both Harold and Lorena at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY on Sunday, June 2 at 2:00 PM with graveside service to follow at the Pine Grove Church cemetery, 454 Pine Grove Church Road, Elk Horn, KY.

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Woodford Glen Bottoms, Jr, 61

Posted by on May 28, 2019

Woodford Glen Bottoms, Jr, the son of the late Woodford Glen, Sr and Eula Mae (Hicks) Bottoms, was born Saturday, March 15, 1958 in Taylor County and departed this life on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 61 years, 2 months and 11 day of age.

Mr. Bottoms spent many years and traveled many miles driving a truck, but when he had time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing poker with his friends, but found most joy spending time with his family and friends and his dog Annie and was of the Baptist Faith.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Jason Bottoms.

He is survived by two daughters and a son: Jaclyn “Jackie” Bottoms and fiancé Blake Gabehart, Kari Bottoms and companion Josh Simpson and Chase Bottoms and companion Anna Petty and the mother of his children: Lou Bottoms all of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Blake and Haylee Allen, Easton Williams, Bryson Gabehart, Mackenzie and Zehavah Negron, Elyjah Steward, Josh Simpson, Jr “Bud” and Jacob Simpson and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Woodford Glen Bottoms, Jr, will be conducted Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with cremation to follow. Doug Keltner will be officiating.

Family requests visitation after 2:00 P.M. until time for the service.

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Junior Graim Bagby

Posted by on May 27, 2019

Junior Graim Bagby of Greensburg, son of the late Ike Bagby and Velma Jeffries Bryant, was born March 13, 1939 in Green County, Kentucky.  He died at 10:43 P.M., Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Elizabethtown.     Age: 80

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church.

Junior was a former farmer and worked in construction.

He is survived by four daughters and three sons: Telina Sitz of Campbellsville, Elvina Richerson of Greensburg, Theresa Bohanon and husband, Jimmy of Lebanon, Helen Bernice Garrett and husband, Roy of North Vernon, Indiana, Kenneth Bagby and wife, Mazie and Charlie Bagby and wife, Cathy of Campbellsville and Johnny Bagby of Greensburg; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers: Eva Cox and husband, MacArthur of Campbellsville, Mary Alice Price of Greensburg, Robert Bagby of Bradfordsville, Val Bagby of Campbellsville and Danny Bagby of Chicago, Illinois; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Alice Houk; one brother and one sister: Coy Bagby and Marie Nugent.

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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Jeff Newton

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Walter Lee Allen

Posted by on May 23, 2019


Walter Lee Allen of Campbellsville, son of the late Lewis Allen and Lucille Martin Allen, was born October 19, 1957, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:15 P.M., Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 61
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
Lee was a retired employee of the Campbellsville Independent School System.
He loved his family, the Lord, music and just people in general. He played the guitar and sang for family and friends and hobbies also included gardening and being outdoors. He was a hard worker and enjoyed being with his coworkers, but also enjoyed watching old westerns and Andy Griffith, especially Ernest T. Bass.
He united in marriage to Jenny Harden February 15, 2014.
Besides his wife, Jenny Harden Allen of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son, Blake Allen of Campbellsville; one step-daughter, Julie Deel of Mansfield, Ohio; one brother, Raymond Allen and wife, Jessie of Campbellsville; two nieces and one nephew: Julie Allen, Jackie Allen and Dustin Allen; one great-niece, Ayreal Allen and many other relatives and friends.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, May 25th

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jim Durham

BURIAL: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery

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Bobby Allen

Posted by on May 22, 2019

Bobby Allen of Campbellsville, son of the late Glen Davis “Buddy” Thompson and Elsie Jane Allen, was born October 27, 1943 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 8:50 A.M., Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Campbellsville.       Age: 75

He professed faith in Christ and attended the Lighthouse Tabernacle.

Bobby was very talented at many things and used those talents in many ways; as an assistant mail carrier, an assistant bus driver, a welder, a marksman and was known for his ability to line up scopes. He enjoyed watching Nascar and was a big Dale Earnhardt fan.

He united in marriage to Thelma Jean Parrott November 19, 1966.

Besides his wife, Thelma Jean Allen of Campbellsville, he is survived by a special friend and neighbor, Roy Skaggs of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 24, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Parrott Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Freddy Thompson and Bro. Mike Gribbins

BURIAL:    Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FLORAL GIFTS OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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