Jimmy “Boney” Karnes

Posted by on Feb 20, 2018

Jimmy “Boney” Karnes of Campbellsville, son of the late Walter Karnes and Katherine Martin Wright, was born October 25, 1944, in Green County, Kentucky. He died at 8:00 A.M., Sunday, February 18, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age 73
Boney was self-employed as a painter and hung and finished drywall. He was a member of the Elkhorn Masonic Lodge #568 and The American Legion. In his past time, he would listen to country music and was an avid Louisville Cardinal fan. Boney also loved to swim in the Green River Lake and while there, had rescued at least two children.
He united in marriage to Karen Smith August 4, 1984.
Besides his wife, Karen Karnes of Campbellsville, he is survived by three sons and two daughters: Bryan Karnes and wife, Belinda of Stanford, Joey Karnes and fiancée, Erica Furmon and Kelly Parker of Lebanon, Steven Parker of Campbellsville and Lisa Karnes of Greensburg; twelve grandchildren: Quashawn Furmon and Kennesha Furmon of Lebanon, Blake Coffman, Tyler Karnes, Devan Karnes, Hanna Karnes, Jessica Joseph and Jayme Karnes of Danville, Savanah Parker, Sammy Parker and Emilie Isabelle of Campbellsville and Xavier Furmon of Lebanon; four great-grandchildren: Hunter Joseph and Isabella Joseph of Danville and MaKhila Miller and ZaNyila Blake of Lebanon; five brothers: Darrell Karnes, John Walter Karnes and Brian Karnes and wife, Tasha of Campbellsville, David Karnes of Dallas, Texas and Roger Karnes of Skowhegan, Maine; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Joyce Karnes and Clemmy Karnes.
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VISITATION: After 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. John Batcher
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Brenda Louise Dicken

Posted by on Feb 19, 2018

Brenda Louise Dicken of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Marvin Caldwell and Beulah Burton Caldwell, was born November 7, 1948, in Columbus, Indiana. She died at 5:35 P.M., Sunday, February 18, 2018 in Elizabethtown. Age 69
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
She united in marriage to Leonard L. Dicken March 4, 1974.
Brenda was a kind hearted person and loved everyone, especially her family and friends.
Besides her husband, Leonard L. Dicken of Campbellsville, she is survived by three sons and two daughters: Danny Hatfield, Paul Dicken and fiancée, Angie Bentley, Robin Rich and husband, Robert and Tina Davis and husband, Matt of Campbellsville and Kenneth Hatfield and wife, Trish of Russell Springs; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; two sisters: Shirley Neal and Deborah Lawrence and husband, George of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Bobby Wayne Hatffield; one sister, Jeannie Caldwell and one brother-in-law, Roger Neal.
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Cremation was chosen by the family.
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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Dallas Graybeal

Posted by on Feb 18, 2018

Dallas Graybeal of Campbellsville, son of the late Bascom Graybeal and Alice Osborne Graybeal, was born August 24, 1936, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 5:57 P.M., Saturday, February 17, 2018 in Campbellsville at age 81.
He professed faith in Christ and attended Palestine Baptist Church.
Dallas was a very skilled carpenter and worked hard at everything in life. He was self employed where he installed windows, doors and worked with aluminum siding which is similar to the experts found right here at Maverick Windows. Even though he loved working, nothing compared to his love for family.
He united in marriage to Frances Herron April 20, 1957 and she preceded him in death April 3, 2016.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Delitha and Mark Shreve of Campbellsville; his chosen children: Van Herron and wife, Maurita, Audrey Robison, Arvin “Bubby” Herron and wife, Wanda, Lester Herron, Robert Kearney and wife, Judy and Dee Dee Sinclair and husband, Walt; four grandchildren: Jessica Coghill and husband Tim, Lesley Newton and husband, Troy of Campbellsville, Lindsey Coppock and husband, Chris of Lenoir City, Tennessee and Shawn Shreve of Knoxville, Tennessee; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters: Ruby Hixson and husband, Ronald and Carolyn Smith and husband, Don of Campbellsville; sister-in-law, Pauline Graybeal of Campbellsville; and good friend, Denny Brown; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters: Wilma Herron, Opal Shofner, Georgia Graybeal, Herbert Graybeal and Smith Graybeal.

VISITATION: After 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Tim Coghill and Rev. A. Landon Hadley
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Arletia Vincent Rucker

Posted by on Feb 18, 2018

Arletia Vincent Rucker of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Rev. Stanley R. Vincent and Christine Wilson Vincent, was born December 31, 1950, in Warren County, Kentucky. She died at 6:03 A.M., Saturday, February 17, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 67
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church.
Arletia was a retired employee of Fruit of The Loom in Campbellsville after thirty one years.
She united in marriage to Raymond Rucker October 20, 1981.
Besides her husband, Raymond Rucker of Campbellsville, she is survived by one daughter, Kristin Sexton and husband, Benson of Campbellsville; stepchildren: Steve Rucker and wife, Katrina of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Mike Rucker and wife, Beverly of Clarksville, Tennessee and Sandy Edwards of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Kate Sexton, Max Sexton, Candice Rucker, Matthew Rucker, Shelby Warner and Dustin Warner; one brother, Aaron Vincent of Campbellsville; many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Luke Aaron Sexton July 10, 2010

VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, February 19, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Jason Fox

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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David Louis “Buck” Veatch

Posted by on Feb 17, 2018

David Louis “Buck” Veatch of Campbellsville, son of the late William Val Veatch and Annie Lee Shipp Veatch, was born February 14, 1945 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:29 A.M., Friday, February 16, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 73
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple.
Buck was a retired employee of the City of Campbellsville Street Department.
He was an avid horseback rider and one of his favorite things to do was working in the hay fields. He also loved operating heavy equipment.
He united in marriage to Faye Judd on August 31, 1974.
Besides his wife, Faye Judd Veatch of Campbellsville, he is survived by three sons: Brian Veatch and Tammy Gibbs Simpson of Campbellsville, Kevin Veatch of Lexington and Matthew Veatch and Trisha Burton of Richmond; four grandchildren: Brittany Michelle Veatch, Avrie Giselle Veatch, Brennan Ryan Veatch and Bradley Louis Veatch; one great-granddaughter, Kennedy Elizabeth Inman; one sister and three brothers: Janice Sallee and husband, Delmar, William Lee Veatch, Carl Veatch and Billy Veatch and wife, Mary Ann of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Bobby Louis Veatch November 2, 2017 and two sisters: Mary Ann Veatch and Linda Faye Veatch in infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 19, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Bro. David Detty, Phd, 68

Posted by on Feb 17, 2018

Bro. David Eugene Detty of Campbellsville was born on September 9, 1952 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late David H. and Geraldine (Anderson) Detty. He departed this life on Thursday, February 16, 2018, being 65 years, 5 months, and 6 days of age. Bro. Detty professed faith in Christ and was the current minister of the Southside Christian Church. He was married to Karen (Gower) Detty, who survives. Bro. Detty was a man driven by his convictions, and he held himself accountable for his daily actions. He took pleasure in God’s nature and enjoyed most outdoor activities, from hunting and fishing, to farming and raising crops, to reaching for his potential on the softball fields.

He leaves to carry his legacy:

His wife: Karen Detty of Campbellsville,

One daughter: Jennifer Stetson of Fredericktown, Ohio,

One son: Kenneth Detty of Indianapolis, Indiana,

One brother and one sister: Garry Detty and wife Ellen, and Janet Breckler, all of Mt. Vernon, Ohio,

Two grandchildren: Hunter Espyn Stetson, and Taylor Rose Detty,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cara Ann Detty.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Bro. Detty at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Southside Christian Church, 2831 Elkhorn Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Mr. Kenneth Detty and Bro. Fella Wilson will be officiating. His ashes will be interred in Ohio at a later date.

The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday, Feb. 21, after 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Southside Christian Church which can be made at the funeral home or the church on Wednesday.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Marie Humes, Age 43

Posted by on Feb 14, 2018

Alice Marie Cox Humes, 43 years, 25 days of age, of Campbellsville, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Taylor County Hospital after a brief illness.

Marie was born on January 19, 1975, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of the late Carmen, “J.V.” Cox and Dawn Kay Trout Cox who survives.   Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Hubert and Evelyn Cox and grandmother, Jonita Trout.

She attended Campbellsville University and Spencerian College where she received her degree as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  In her spare time, she enjoyed the outdoors, listening to music and dancing.    She had been attending Elkhorn Baptist Church,

Besides, her mother, Marie is survived by her husband, James William Humes, a daughter, Chelsey Adcock, 3 sons, Dawson Adcock, C.J. Cox and Harley Rodgers as well as her step-daughter, Brooklyn Humes all of Campbellsville.    Also surviving is a brother, Jeramie Cox of Campbellsville, her grandfather, Paul Trout, grandparents, Alice and David Nicolet an aunt, Star Trout, all of Indiana as well as several other aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service for Alice Marie Cox will be Friday, February 16, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Brian Rafferty officiating.   Burial will follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery with bearers being Buddy Tate, Tommy Price, T.J. Milby, Tyler Goodin, Dawson Adcock and James Price.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Lyon DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy be donations toward the cost of the funeral and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

 

For on-line condolences please visit:   http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1197/Alice-Humes/obituary.html#tribute-start

 

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Archie E. Brown, 71

Posted by on Feb 14, 2018

Mr. Archie E. Brown of Campbellsville was born on October 22, 1946 to the late Jolie and Angie Eythel (Stanton) Brown. He departed this life on Monday, February 12, 2018 at his home after a sudden illness. He was 71 years, 3 months, and 21 days of age. Mr. Brown professed faith in Christ and attended the Beulahland Community Church. He was a retired truck driver and the husband of Bea (Corbin) Brown, who survives.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Bea Brown

One son: Kyle Brown,

Three daughters: Charman Barnes, Dana Parsons, and Tammy Willis and husband Mike,

Two step-sons: Dwayne Tomes and Michael Tomes,

Two sisters: Peggy Bryant and Lola Sallee and husband Arnold,

Four grandchildren: Shelbi Barnes, Chase McDaniel, Jaden Willis, and Tanner Willis,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by seven siblings, Augusta Walters, Charles Brown, Lewis Brown, Elmer Brown, Dorothy Rash, Bernice Brown, and Danny Brown.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Brown on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 14, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.

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Gary Stapleton, 73

Posted by on Feb 13, 2018

Mr. Gary Wayne Stapleton of Elkhorn passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Otterbein Senior Life Center in Franklin, Indiana. Born on June 30, 1945 in Adair County to the late Dempsey and Mary Eunice (Scott) Stapleton. He was 73 years, 7 months, and 11 days of age. Mr. Stapleton retired from the road after several years as a truck driver. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a talented woodcarver and painter, and had a knack for repairing small engines, and loved collecting trinkets and building handmade toys.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Four sons: Bradley Stapleton and wife Debi, Jerry Stapleton and wife Lisa, Jody Stapleton and wife Britany, and Randall Stapleton, all of Indiana,

Ten siblings: Bennett Stapleton and wife Wanda of Indiana, Carolyn Fowler and husband Larry of South Carolina, Wilbur Scott and wife Teresa of Campbellsville, Rita Seaborne and husband Junior of Campbellsville, James “Jim” Scott of Indiana, Darrell Scott and wife Sandy of Columbia, Frances Edwards and husband Doug of Danville, Jane Elliot of North Carolina, Margaret Luckett and husband Steve of Lebanon, and Renita Mays and husband Scott of Campbellsville,

Several grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilma (Woodall) Stapleton, five siblings, Joyce Thompson, Lewis Scott, twins Shirley Gail Scott and Larry Dale Scott, and Sherry Lynn Scott.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Stapleton on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Darrell Tucker will be officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Callahan Cemetery, 4571 Speck Ridge Rd, Feathersburg, Adair County, Kentucky, 42733.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 14, after 10:00 AM EST until time for the service.

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William E. “Pete” Perkins, 81

Posted by on Feb 10, 2018

Mr. William E. “Pete” Perkins of Campbellsville was born in Green County on February 27, 1936 to the late James E. and Alma (Coakley) Perkins. He departed this life on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was 81 years, 11 months, and 13 days of age. Mr. Perkins had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the St. Andrews United Methodist Church. He was a retired insurance agent and husband of Mrs. Mildred Perkins, who survives. As a young man of honor, he served his country with dignity in the United States Army. Mr. Perkins enjoyed athletic activities; he often relaxed by playing a round of golf or watching the University of Kentucky Wildcats. He loved introducing kids to sports and was an umpire and coach for many years in the American Legion Youth Baseball league.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Mildred (Little) Perkins of Campbellsville,
One son: Jim Perkins and wife Valerie of Greensburg,
Two step-daughters: Gayle Newton and husband Rick of Campbellsville, and Patricia Boone and husband Alex of Lexington,
Three sisters: Elizabeth Leftwich of Greensburg, Sue Penick of Campbellsville, and Sarah Hodges of Greensburg,
Five grandchildren: Ed Perkins and wife Sarah, Patrick Newton and wife Stephanie, Andrew Newton and fiancé Cassie Perkins, Ali Boone, and Catie Boone,
And a host of other family and friends.
Mr. Perkins had chosen cremation, and those honors were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. A memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Rob Hughes and Bro. Dale Curry will be officiating. Interment will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to “Make Today Count”. Those can be made at the funeral home or online at www.lrpetty.com

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