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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 24, 2018
 Howard Lee Smith of Campbellsville, son of the late Sam Smith and Mary Lee Rice Smith, was born February 21, 1934, in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 12:33 A.M., Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in Campbellsville.
Age: 84
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the South Campbellsville Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Howard was a self-employed carpenter and built several houses in the community. His favorite hobbies were antiquing and collecting. He will be remembered as a very kind and compassionate person.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews: Greg Smith, Brad Smith, Brent Smith, Steve Smith, Wendy Bryant, Sherri Rhodes, Elizabeth Priddy, Garnett Petrey and Timmy Petrey; several great-nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Paul E. Smith, Tommy Smith and Mable Petrey and one niece and one nephew: Debbie Fleming and Mike Smith.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 26, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 26, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Brent Gupton
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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 Oct 22, 2018
Esther Harmon of Campbellsville, daughter of the late H. O. Purvis and Nancy DeSpain Purvis, was born October 4, 1921 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 2:30 A.M., Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 97
She was a former employee of the Aquarium World Fish Store and also worked in a furniture store with her husband, Ernest. She was an amazing seamstress and enjoyed quilting.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
She united in marriage to Ernest R. Harmon October 21, 1939 and he preceded her in death September 30, 2001.
She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Tammy Houk of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Lana Kay Humphress of Junction City, Kansas, Erondia Sue Weldon of New Albany, Indiana, Bonnie Dale Humphress Meyer of Loretta, Pennsylvania, Connie Jo Wheelehan of Black Foot, Idaho and Derek Ray Harmon of Bowling Green; nine great- grandchildren; eighteen great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita Linton and husband, Chris of Sellersburg, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Artie Purvis, a son and daughter, Daryl Harmon August 1, 2007 and Nancy Ann Harmon Humphress August 25, 2000; a grandson, Spencer Michael Humphress; two brothers and two sisters: Charles Ray Purvis and Ernest Glenn Purvis, Ruby Cecil Purvis and Glena Frances Purvis and also, her beloved dog, Tiny.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Mike Coppersmith
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 22, 2018
 Leslie Clayton “Red” Fink, the son of the late Donald Fink and JoAnn Mitchell Bentley, was born Tuesday, February 1, 1966 in Shelbyville, KY and departed this life on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Louisville at the Hosparus Care Center. He was 52 years, 8 months and 20 days of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ was of the Baptist Faith. “Red”, as most people knew him as was an avid UK Basketball fan, but enjoyed all sports and loved country music.
Survivors include: his wife: Janie Fink of Lexington; two brothers: Tommy Bentley, Jr of Campbellsville and Vernon Bentley of Lawrenceburg; step-father: Tommy Bentley, Sr of Lexington; step-daughter: Tonya Willard of Shelbyville; companion: Marlene Ritchie of Campbellsville; cousin: Debbie Rucker and husband Timmy of Waddy, KY; nephews: Donald Fink, Jr, Tyler Rucker and Bailey Rucker and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two children: Candy Ray Fink in 1996 and Randy Douglas Fink in 1997; a brother: Donald Fink, Jr and a sister: Ann Rupp.
The funeral service for Leslie Clayton “Red” Fink, will be conducted Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with Bro. Greg Nimmo and Bro. Bill Brumley officiating with cremation will follow the funeral service.
Visitation after 11:00 A.M. until time for service.
Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund, which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 20, 2018
 Paul Goble of Campbellsville, son of the late Bill Goble and Alma Sexton Goble, was born November 18, 1943 in Floyd, Kentucky. He died at 8:56 P.M., Friday, October 19, 2018 at the age of 74.
Paul professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle.
He enjoyed farming and enjoyed making that his life work.
Paul was a past Deacon at Heartland Deaf Baptist Church and was a major help to Pastor Mike Bader. He also served as the church Chef and Janitor, taking care of the whole church.
He united in marriage to Karen Cave August 9, 1985.
Besides his wife, Karen Goble of Campbellsville, he is survived by one sister and three brothers: Woney Lee Tackett of Ohio, Avery Goble, Billy Goble and Bobby Goble of Prestonsburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends; his former Pastor, Mike Bader and wife, Candy; longtime friend and interpreter, Sharon Beams as well as his many Deaf friends.
Paul was also preceded in death by two sisters: Arnita Dulli and Mary Belle Robinson.
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VISITATION: 1:30-3:00 P.M., Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle by Bro. Mike Bader and Pastor Bob Cutler
BURIAL: Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 19, 2018
Rita Wise of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Donzie Wilcher and Ruby Mae Shipp Wilcher, was born November 7, 1953 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 2:04 A.M., Thursday, October 18, 2018 in Louisville. Age: 64
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
Rita retired from Walmart after eighteen years and prior to that she worked at Fruit of the Loom.
Operation Christmas Child was one of the many ways that Rita expressed her love for others. She also enjoyed spending time with her church family, especially her dynamic Sunday School class, the Spice of Life. Rita’s family was the center of her life, she was very close to her brothers and sisters and cherished every moment spent with her husband, children and grandchildren.
She united in marriage to Dennis Wise April 18, 1981.
Besides her husband, Dennis Wise of Campbellsville, she is survived by one son and two daughters: Nathan Wise and wife, Ashley and Kellie Wise of Campbellsville, and Allison Benningfield and husband, Dustin of Lebanon; five grandchildren: Kathryn Wise, Sadie Wise, Mack Benningfield, Aubrey Benningfield and Maggie Jean Benningfield; three brothers and seven sisters: James ”Fuzz” Wilcher and wife, Mary Ann of Finley, Donzie Wilcher, Jr. and wife, Mary of Bardstown, Randall Wilcher and wife, Linda of Samuels, Myrtle “Tedd” Buckman and Ruth Ann Buckman of Campbellsville, Jeanette “Tootsie” Kays of Bowling Green, Helen Newcome of Lebanon, Virgie Moore and husband, Joseph C., and Bonnie Johnson and husband, Phillip of Louisville and Louise Wright of Samuels; one sister-in-law, Donna Wilcher of Campbellsville; mother-in-law, Pauline Mae Wise; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by four brothers: Laurence Wilcher, Carl Wilcher, Thomas “Tommy” Wilcher and Mitchell Dean Wilcher in infancy.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Parrott &
Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Billy Compton and Bro. Steve Skaggs
BURIAL: Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 15, 2018
Herbert England of Campbellsville, son of the late Ira Watson England and Sular Janes England was born January 18, 1924, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:58 A.M., Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 94
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Navy. Herbert was a former general contractor.
He united in marriage to Lucy Elizabeth Crawley England November 8, 1946. She preceded him in death January 21, 2015.
He is survived by two sons and one daughter: Dr. Harold Ray England and wife, Leslie of Greenville, Larry Thomas England and wife, Betty Sue and Wanda Lynn Sapp and husband, Wayne of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Mary Elizabeth Potts and husband, Dale of Evansville, Jennifer Elkins and husband, Todd of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, Stoya Hastings and husband, Dustin of Murray, Laryessa Worthington and husband, Brent of Crofton, Maryland, Jason England and wife, Emily of Campbellsville, Josh Sapp and wife, Tasha of Fishers, Indiana and Shane Sapp and wife, Candice of Muhlenberg; nineteen great-grandchildren: Wesley, Samuel and Nolan Potts, Katheryn, Bella, Mingo and Owen Elkins, Elias and Lilly Ray Hastings, Haley and Kenzi England, Layla and Eliana Worthington, Kyler, Bailey and Hank Sapp, Madison, Meghan and Andrew A.J. Dye; two sisters-in-law: Margie England and Deloris England of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Benjamin Sapp; five brothers and three sisters: Raymond England, Treman England, Ira England Jr., James England, Charles England, Avis Bright, Mary Lollar and Fannie Hall.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Brent Gupton and Dr. James E. Jones
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD OF SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION, PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND, MEADOWVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 15, 2018
Tom Mardis of Campbellsville, son of the late James H. Mardis and Della Sullivan Mardis, was born December 6, 1919, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:45 P.M., Saturday, October 13, 2018 in Hodgenville, at the age of 98.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Earlys Chapel United Methodist Church. Tom had a passion for farming starting at an early age and continued as long as he was able. He united to marriage to LouVenia Sallee December 24, 1943 and she preceded him in death July 3, 2006.
He is survived by two sons: Terry Mardis and wife, Debbie and Larry Mardis and wife, Carolyn; six grandchildren: James Mardis and wife, Brandy, Jeff Mardis, Scott Mardis, Shanon O’Banion and husband, Jonathan, Brian Mardis and wife, Dawn and Michael Mardis and wife, Lisa, all of Campbellsville; eight great-grandchildren: Noah Mardis, Cole Mardis, Blake Mardis, Andrew Mardis, Luke Mardis, Landon O’Banion, Layton O’Banion and Jamie Mardis of Campbellsville; one step-great-grandchild, Willie Keys of Campbellsville; one sister, Bernice Bowen of Campbellsville, and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by four sisters and one brother: Leola Sallee, Lela Harmon, Louise Bohanon, Betty Stearman and Charles Mardis.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, October 15, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Paul J Dicken and Rev. Robert Morris.
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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 Lyndell Petty on Oct 14, 2018
 Mr. James Howard “Jimmy” Morris of Campbellsville, son of Ruby (Smith) Morris and the late Charles William Morris, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at his home. Born on February 22, 1953, he was 65 years, 7 months, and 21 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the Army National Guard. He was an honest man with honorable intentions, and enjoyed tinkering around with old cars and tractors, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He remained an Earnhardt fan until the end.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Carolyn (Murphy) Morris
His mother: Ruby Morris of Bowling Green,
Two sons: Jason Morris and wife Shannon of Campbellsville, and Jonathan Morris and wife Jill of Tampa, Florida,
One step-son: J.J. Marcum and wife Jackie of Campbellsville,
A brother: William “Woody” Morris and wife Sherry of Bowling Green,
Two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren: Haley Morris, Dalton Morris, Lexi Marcum, Shawn Larger, and Darrin Larger,
And a host of other family and close friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Morris on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Robert Layne and Billy Perkins will be officiating. Entombment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Oct 15, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 12, 2018
 Mrs. Joy E. Blakeman of Campbellsville passed from this life on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg after an extended illness. Born on November 11, 1928 in Taylor County to the late Melvin D. and Ethel (Dudgeon) Antle, she was 89 years and 11 months of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Blakeman was a former retail sales clerk and a homemaker to her husband Alfred Blakeman, who preceded her in death in 1996.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
One daughter: Linda Grubbs and husband Carlos of Lexington,
One brother: C.M. Antle of Arcola, IL,
One grandson: Kenneth Grubbs and wife Karyn of Lexington,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Blakeman on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Steve Orr will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Green River Memorial Cemetery, 3441 Old Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, Oct 14, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 10, 2018
 Nell Gardner, daughter of the late George Reeves Eggers and Gertrude Riall Eggers, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 11:20 A.M., Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Saloma Baptist Church.
She was a retired sales clerk with Central Furniture Company.
Nell united in marriage to Colby Gardner July 27, 1944 and he preceded her in death March 24, 1997.
She is survived by two nieces and one nephew: Patty Wagster of Dayton, Texas, Cheryl Thompson and William D. Eggers, Jr., of Canton, Ohio and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Dale Keith Gardner December 27, 1955 and a brother, William Doyle Eggers March 18, 1991.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO SALOMA BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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