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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 15, 2019
Vernon Dale Bennett of Columbia, the son of the late Morris Vernon and Evelyn (Tabor) Bennett, was born April 15, 1953 in Adair County, KY and departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2019 in Columbia at his home. He was 65 years of age.
He was of the Baptist Faith, a former auto detailer, a carpenter and mechanic and was a musician for a local country/rock band known at the Sterlings.
Survivors include two sons: Bobby Bennett of Columbia and Juston Bennett of Russell Springs; three grandchildren: Nathan and Delaney Bennett and Minley Bennett; a special friend: Anita Napier of Columbia.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: David Gale Bennett.
At the request of Dale, cremation rites were honored by L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 15, 2019

Tom H. Smith of Campbellsville, son of the late Tom Parker Smith and Eva Farris Smith, was born August 27, 1938 in Hart County, Kentucky. He died at 3:47 P.M., Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Louisville at the age of 80.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Tom graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelors Degree in Agriculture and worked as a milk inspector, a district executive with the Boy Scouts of America, an EMT with the Taylor County Rescue Squad, a Teacher’s Aid in the Taylor County School System and a contractor/electrician. He was a Ham Radio Operator and member of the Central Kentucky Amateur Radio Club, call sign WD4DIH.
He united in marriage to Earldeen “Deen” Atwood June 20, 1960 and she preceded him in death on October 8, 2018.
He is survived by two daughters: Tommi Hamilton and husband, Bob of Montgomery, Texas and Terri Gabriel and husband, T. J. of Gainesville, Georgia; five grandchildren: Derek Hamilton of Austin, Texas, Dagny Hamilton of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Davis Gabriel, Elliot Gabriel and Hayes Gabriel of Gainesville, Georgia and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Langlois and Pastor Mike Coppersmith
BURIAL: Brookside 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 Lyndell Petty on Mar 14, 2019
Mr. John Dennie Murphy of Campbellsville, son of the late Charlie W. Murphy and Daisy Hoosier Wright, passed from this life on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at his home. Born on November 21, 1955, he was 63 years, 3 months, and 21 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of White’s Ridge Baptist Church. Mr. Murphy, or Dennie, as he was commonly known, was a former logger and security guard for Parker-Kalon, and managed the BP Station on Highway 70 many years. He was a helpful, kind, and caring person, and always kept a meticulously groomed yard and a spotless truck. He loved his Jesus, and rarely missed an opportunity to insert God’s plan of salvation into any conversation.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Shelia (Bird) Murphy of Campbellsville,
One stepson: Jeremy Settles and wife Jessica of Campbellsville,
Two grandchildren: Lexi Chesser of Springfield, and Brandon Colvin and wife Lauren of Louisville,
Six siblings: Eddie Murphy of Campbellsville, Mary Cox of Calvary, Jimmy Ward and wife Sandy of Alabama, Barbara Abell of Lebanon, Carolyn Lee and husband Larry of Calvary, and Geraldine McCarty of Calvary,
A close brother-in-law: Roger Coulter of Campbellsville,
And a host of nieces and nephews, and other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Murphy on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Entombment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville.
Bro. Dickie Rogers will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Mar. 15, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 14, 2019
Imogene Spurling of Mannsville, daughter of the late Jim Creech and Nannie Mae Phipps Creech, was born June 10, 1932 in the community of Lida, in Laurel County, Kentucky. She died at 1:40 P.M., Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
She professed faith in Christ and was an faithful member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church. She served in many capacities at the church, such as Sunday School teacher, church treasurer for forty years and youth counselor.
Imogene was a retired employee of the London Vault Company.
She united in marriage to Walter E. Spurling August 9, 1950.
Besides her husband of 68 years, Walter E. Spurling of Mannsville, she also leaves behind two sisters: Brenda Viars and husband, Danny and Connie Lynn Smith and husband, Bill of London, Kentucky; two sisters-in-law: Irene Benge Creech of London, Kentucky and Doris Bade of Indianapolis, Indiana; several nieces, nephews, friends and relatives to mourn her passing.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: James Morris Creech, John Franklin Creech, Lowell Dexter Creech, Glenna Mae Creech George and husband, Robert George.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church in Elk Horn by Bro. Raymond Atwood and Rev. Roger Wolfe
BURIAL: Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO JONES CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY OR GIDEON BIBLES AND THOSE MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 14, 2019

Joyce Burress of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Roy Bell and Mattie Kate Miller Bell, was born June 14, 1945 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 12:59 A.M., Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 73
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Washington Baptist Church.
Joyce was a retired nursing assistant with Taylor Regional Hospital, having served many years in the healthcare profession.
She united in marriage to Ralph Burress in 1985 and he preceded her in death July 21, 2007.
Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She definitely had a green thumb when it came to her love for flowers.
She is survived by two sons and three daughters: Ricky Brockman and wife, Brenda, Tammy Caldwell and husband, Terry, Cathy Routt and husband, Don and Lynn Knifley and husband, Ryan of Campbellsville and Michael Brockman and wife, Tonya of Mt. Sterling; three step-daughters: Vicki Hedges and husband, Jimmy, Debbie Burress and Kathy Burress of Louisville; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Barbara Shirleen Brewer of Campbellsville; three sisters-in-law: Jean Bell, Shirley Bell and Louise Spurling of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Donald Bell, William Bell, Edith Warren and Goldie Beard.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, March 15, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Tommy Evans
BURIAL: Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE 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 Mar 12, 2019

James Shively of Campbellsville, son of the late Joseph Marion Shively and Mary Mathis Shively, was born August 15, 1948 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 2:05 P.M., Sunday, March 10, 2019 in Elizabethtown. Age: 70
He was a retired employee of General Electric after thirty five years.
James enjoyed being out in the sun, fishing, four-wheeling and going out to eat.
He united in marriage to Nannette Eldridge Shively, February 4, 1967 and she preceded him in death July 19, 2012.
He later united in marriage to Banda Wise, April 22, 2013.
Besides his wife, Banda Shively of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son, James Earl Shively of Campbellsville, two step-sons and four step-daughters: Michael Wise of Dayton, Kentucky, Jason Wise of Canmer, Jennifer Dotson and husband, Jason of Greensburg, Paula Gray and husband, Kevin of Clermont, Ohio, Jamie Wise of Campbellsville and Megan Wise of Lexington; several grandchildren and one great-grandchild; four brothers and two sisters: Shelby Shively and wife, Ramona of Lebanon, Howard Shively and wife, Debbie of Calvary, Eugene Shively and wife, Melissa of Springfield, Joe Shively, Hilda Wright of Finley and Vicky Winstead; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
James was also preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Clark and four brothers and two sisters: Jack Shively, George Shively, Ray Shively, Piaus Edward Shively, Delores Shively and Linda Davis.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M., – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church in Finley by Deacon Donnie Coulter
BURIAL: Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 11, 2019
Mr. Robert Dale Wooley of Campbellsville was born on November 18, 1958 in Louisville to the late William Harold and Dorothy Jean (Morris) Wooley. He departed this life on Friday, March 8, 2019 in Bardstown at the Landmark Nursing Home, being 60 years, 3 months, and 10 days of age. Mr. Wooley, or “Bobby”, as he was affectionately known, was a sweet, caring, and fun-loving person. His simple but sincere heart always looked beyond his own difficulties and tried to find a way to make someone laugh – and he was usually successful. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Victory Church in Campbellsville.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Seven siblings: William H. “Bud” Wooley and wife Denise of Campbellsville, Mary Louise Labardini and husband Mike of Texas, James Howard Wooley and wife Debbie of Connecticut, Ronnie Allen Wooley and wife Peggy of Columbia, Sylvester Morris Wooley and wife Carol of Bowling Green, Shelia Gail Earl and husband Jeff of Florida, and Betty Wood and husband Bill of Alabama,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and close friends.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Phyllis Coppage and Nellie Perkins.
The family chose cremation. All services were held privately.
Mr. Wooley will be laid to rest with his parents in the Liberty Cemetery, Taylor County, KY at a later date.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 8, 2019
Sharon Sue Clark of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Delbert Lee Stillwell and Dorothy Nell Jenkins Stillwell Underwood, was born October 3, 1956 in Hardin County, Kentucky. She died at 8:13 P.M., Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 62
She professed faith in Christ and was an active member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church. She served in many capacities at the church, such as Sunday School teacher and treasurer, helping with Vacation Bible School, cleaning the church and cooking
Sharon was food service employee with the Taylor County School System.
She united in marriage to Tommy Clark October 7, 1972.
Sharon was a fun loving person, always friendly and ready to help out when needed. She loved to bake and cook and took in every stray that visited her door and also loved puppies.
Besides her husband, Tommy Clark, she is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and Tyler Gaddie of Greensburg; one granddaughter, Mallie Gaddie and an unborn granddaughter; one brother, Larry Stillwell and wife, Gayle of Richmond; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, March 11, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND THOSE MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Mar 8, 2019
Kristi Dabney Peterson of Campbellsville, daughter of Donald Watson Dabney and the late Barbara Allen Dabney, was born March 20, 1965, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She died at 6:21 A.M., Friday, March 8, 2019 in Lexington. Age: 53
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Kristi formerly worked in retail sales. She loved gardening, being outside, nature and being on the beach. She was a lover of all kinds of animals and a favorite past time was listening to music.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Kendall Peterson of Frankfort and Trey Peterson of Campbellsville; her father, Donald Watson Dabney of Campbellsville; one brother and sister-in-law, Don and Susan Dabney of Campbellsville; two nephews and one niece: Don Manis Dabney, Peyton Dabney and Paige Dabney and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATON: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, March 11, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James E. Jones
BURIAL: Brookside 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 Mar 7, 2019
Mike “The Door Man” Clark of Campbellsville, son of Laverne Clark Sapp and the late William “Zeak” Sapp was born May 10, 1955 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 2:20 P.M., Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 63
He professed faith in Christ and was an active member of Elk Horn Baptist Church, where he assisted as an usher and took great joy in participating in the Real Life Children’s Ministry.
Mike’s honesty and dependability made him an easy choice for his community whenever someone was in need of a overhead door repair, garage door repair or replacement. As the owner and operator of his own business he appreciated everyone who called and sincerely wanted to help them. He was very proud of his daughter, Holly and welcomed her husband, Adam into his family with open arms. Mike was a devoted son, dependable brother, loving husband, caring father and was very active in the lives of his three grandchildren. The grandkids often spent precious time with him while fishing, on shopping trips to Walmart and making memories on family vacations. His love for children went beyond just his family, if Mike saw a child in need he would find a way to help.
He united in marriage to Tuttie Glidewell June 28, 1980.
Besides his wife, Tuttie Clark, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Holly Wood and husband, Adam; three grandchildren: Graci Wood, Landon Wood and Baylor Wood; his mother, Laverne Clark Sapp; two brothers and one sister: Greg Clark and wife, Kathy, Steve Sapp and wife, Stacey and Marsha Gribbins all of Campbellsville; one step-brother, Leslie Sapp and wife, Lois of Columbia; one sister-in-law, Shelby Clark; mother-in-law, Lura Glidewell of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Mike was preceded in death by one brother, Danny W. Clark; father-in-law, Clarence Glidewell; a brother-in-law, Mike Gribbins and a sister-in-law, Alecia Lowe.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 Friday, March 8, 2019 at Elk Horn Baptist Church and after 8:00 A.M., Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Elk Horn Baptist Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Elk Horn Baptist Church by Dr. Brian Rafferty and Rev. Haywood Riner
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE REAL LIFE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY AT ELK HORN BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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