Harvey Junior Gilbert, 49

Posted by on Jun 21, 2017

Mr. Harvey Junior “Yogie” Gilbert of Campbellsville passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home. Born on January 11, 1968 to the late Harvey Twillard and Elizabeth Mary (Wise) Gilbert, he was 49 years, 5 months, and 7 days of age. Mr. Gilbert was a family man; his grandchildren were his pride and joy. He professed faith in Christ and attended New Journey Church in Campbellsville. Mr. Gilbert tried to lead a life of example; not only did he believe in God, he loved talking to anyone about Him. He was an outdoorsman as well, and took pleasure in manual labor.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife: Frances (Edwards) Gilbert of Campbellsville,

Three children: Mary “Nikki” Graeter and husband Brent, Rashelle “Pebbles” Mortis and husband Bryant, and Charles Bruce Lee Gilbert, all of Evansville, Indiana,

Five brothers: Charles Gilbert and wife Carol of Tennessee, and Danny Dale Gilbert and wife Sondra, Randall Gilbert and wife Liz, Eddie Gilbert, George Gilbert and wife Janie, all of Campbellsville,

Four sisters-in-law: Desirae Wheeler and husband Kelly, Lexi Wheeler, Casey Vogt, and Amber Edwards,

Seven grandchildren: Isiah Mortis, Elizabeth Hester, Christian Kisner Gilbert, Serenity Mortis, Mikayla Mortis, Maya Gilbert, and Brent Harvey Graeter,

Best friends: Scott Hooker, Alvin Hooker, and their families,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by four siblings, Mary Gilbert, Peggy Gilbert, Cheryl Gilbert, and Bobby Wayne Gilbert, and a couple he treated as parents, Tom and Carolynn Westbay.

Mr. Gilbert chose to be cremated, and those wishes were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville.

There will be a public memorial service announced and conducted at a later date.

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Sandra Marie McFelea

Posted by on Jun 19, 2017

Sandra Marie McFelea of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Bill Pearson and Wilda Cruce, was born January 22, 1952, in Paoli, Indiana. She died at 7:19 P.M., Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Campbellsville. Age: 65
Sandra was a retired bookkeeper.
She was a member of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her life partner, Doug Barnett of Campbellsville; two daughters: Melissa Laymance and husband, Anthony of Campbellsville and Mylea McFelea and husband, Kevin Pangburn of Floyds Knobs, Indiana; four grandchildren: Allie Malone of Nashville, Anthony Sapp of Campbellsville, Lexi Sapp of Floyds Knobs, Indiana and Ava Laymance of Campbellsville; one step-grandson, Dillain Thompson and wife, Kirsten of Mt. Washington; three brothers: Billy Pearson of Perry, Florida, Wayne Pearson and Randy Pearson and wife, Susie of Paoli, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Danny Pearson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Don Watson
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Clifford Ray Hutchison, 57

Posted by on Jun 18, 2017

Mr. Clifford Ray Hutchison, son of the late Clifford and Beulah Mae (Rogers) Hutchison, passed away peacefully at his home in Campbellsville on Saturday, June 17, 2017 after an extended illness. Born on May 2, 1960, he was 57 years, 1 month, and 15 days of age. Mr. Hutchison professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Until a recent disability, he was an employee of Cox Interior and a 26 year employee of Fruit of the Loom. As an outdoor enthusiast, he enjoyed fishing, trading and shooting guns, and riding motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tracy Lynn Hutchison, in 2013.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Two sons: Bobby Hutchison of Bradfordsville, and Kelly Hutchison of Campbellsville,

One sister: Wanda Sue Tucker and companion Tim Ellis of Campbellsville,

Eight grandchildren,

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Hutchison requested cremation, and there will be a memorial service to honor his life on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jason Hood will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 19 after 4:30 until time for the service.

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Robert “Burr” Mardis

Posted by on Jun 17, 2017

Robert “Burr” Mardis, of Campbellsville, son of the late Euen Mardis and Permelia Colvin Mardis, was born April 4, 1929, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:24 P.M., Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
He served his country honorable as a Corporal in the United States Army from 1952-1954.
Burr was a retired employee of TGT after 37 years of service and was the recipient of many awards and honors.
He united in marriage to Rosemary Ford January 31, 1948.
Besides his wife of sixty-nine years, Rosemary Mardis, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Ron Mardis and wife, Melissa and Gayle Phillips and husband, Charles, all of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Matthew Mardis and wife, Becky of Elizabethtown, Nicole Driver and husband, Bob of Campbellsville, Janice Brockman and husband, Tim of Bowling Green, William Phillips and wife, Tana of Campbellsville, Kimberly Poff and husband, Brandon of Liberty and Aaron Campbell and wife, Kristin of Campbellsville; fifteen great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister and their spouses: Harry and Adele Mardis and Margie and Claude Roby and two nieces and two nephews: Jane Harmon, Mary Ann Lowe, Larry Roby and Richard Roby
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 19, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jim Collison and Bro. Jeff Newton

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Deanne Haggerty

Posted by on Jun 17, 2017

Deanne Haggerty of Campbellsville, daughter of Robert Adams and Sonia Marczyk Dominick was born May 7, 1970 in Warren County, New Jersey. She died at 4:40 A.M., Friday, June 16, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 47
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist Faith.
She was a loving wife and mother who was very involved in her children’s school and extracurricular activities. She loved the great outdoors especially gardening and bird watching. She often volunteered with projects of the Taylor County Extension Office.
She united in marriage to David Haggerty September 10, 1995.
Besides her husband, David Haggerty of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters and one son: Alicia Dalrymple and husband, Michael of Warren County, New Jersey, Heather Haggerty and Garrett Haggerty of Campbellsville; two granddaughters, Ellie and Savannah Dalrymple and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Jason Shirrell

BURIAL: Mt. Zion Cemetery

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

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Audry Bradshaw

Posted by on Jun 16, 2017

Audry Bradshaw, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Marvin Henson and Elizabeth Perkins Henson, was born April 27, 1921, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:47 P.M., Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Lebanon. Age: 96
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
Audry was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She united in marriage to A. J. “Sello” Bradshaw June 24, 1937 and he preceded her in death May 4, 1976.
She is survived by one son and two daughters: Marvin Bradshaw and wife, Marilyn of Palm Coast, Florida, Alice Long and husband, Russell of St. Augustine, Florida, and Bettie Miller and husband, Verlas of Campbellsville; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by seven sisters: May Henson, Ruth Henson, Ida Hawkins, Julia Karnes, Pauline Sapp, Eliza Hicks and Hazel Wade.
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VISITATION: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M., Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jimmy York
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CEDARS OF LEBANON NURSING HOME OR HOSPARUS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Marlene Pritchard, 73

Posted by on Jun 15, 2017

Mrs. Marlene Joy Pritchard of Greensburg was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Alfred Jack and Ethel (Ourach) Magdal on September 14, 1943. She departed this life on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Jane Todd Hospital, being 73 years, 9 months, and 1 day of age. She was a former advertising agent for the Chicago Sun-Times and the Central Kentucky News Journal. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Greasy Creek Baptist Church. Although she didn’t have natural children, she cared for, loved, and raised several of her brothers and sisters-in-law. Mrs. Pritchard shared over forty years of marriage with Samuel Dean Pritchard until his death in 2006.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

One brother: Sam Magdal of Chicago,

Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Linda Watson, Robert Pritchard, Shirley Maddox and husband Danny, Steve Pritchard, Barbara “Bobbi” Hall and husband Tommy, Sandie Pritchard, and Floyd Pritchard, all of Bardstown, Brenda Bunch of Lebanon, and Betty Jackson and husband Jessie of Shepherdsville,

A close friend: Virginia Miller of Greensburg,

Her caretakers: Linda Peach and James Powell, both of Greensburg,

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Magdal, and two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Samuel Pritchard, James Pritchard, Wilma Ingram, and Alice Mae Green.

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Pritchard on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Roger Robertson will be officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her late husband in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 3441 Old Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, June 16, after 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST).

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Glenda Creekmore, 74

Posted by on Jun 15, 2017

Mrs. Glenda Kay Creekmore of Somerset was born on March 15, 1943 to the late Woodrow Glenn Sheehan and Virginia (Ford) Hicks. She departed this life on Friday, June 9, 2017 after an extended illness. She was 74 years, 2 months, and 25 days of age. Mrs. Creekmore was a retired office manager and a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, but when she couldn’t be outside, she was often found reading a good book, watching TV programs, or finishing a crossword puzzle. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Creekmore was married to Kenneth Wayne Creekmore, who preceded her in death.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

One daughter: Kenda Benningfield and husband Randy of Jamestown,

Two sons: Scott Edward Creekmore and Christopher Wayne Creekmore, both of Somerset,

One brother: Larry Hicks and wife Susan of Mississippi,

Four grandchildren: Matthew Scott Attaway, Drew Creekmore, Justin Kyle Benningfield, and James David Benningfield,

Four great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

At the request of Mrs. Creekmore, the family chose cremation. The L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville was in charge of those arrangements. All services were held privately.

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D. W. Crawley, Jr.

Posted by on Jun 15, 2017

D. W. Crawley, Jr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Dennis Wilmore Crawley, Sr. and Isla Mae Hunt Crawley, was born August 9, 1929, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:36 A.M., Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was a life-time member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon for sixty years.
Dennis retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and was a former co-owner of Superior Radio in Lebanon, Kentucky.
He was known as being a very caring, loving and generous person with his time and he ministered to numerous people in his church and community. He and Sarah Laverne opened their home and were affectionately known as “Mom and Pop”.
He united in marriage to Sarah Laverne Gupton April 10, 1950.
Besides his wife, Sarah Laverne Gupton Crawley of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons: Doug Crawley and wife, Debra, of Richmond Hill, Georgia and Tim Crawley and wife, Joyce, of Prospect; one son-in-law, Terry Joe Stone and wife, Jeri, of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Kim Arnold and husband, Steve, of Campbellsville; Kelly Joe Stone and wife, Dr. Monica Stone, of Greensburg; Daniel Crawley and wife, Amanda, of Benton; Dyanna Jenkins and husband, Cody, of Charlotte, North Carolina; Danae Crawley of Charlotte, North Carolina; Brooke Cotton and husband, Chris, of Louisville; Austin Crawley and fiancée, Elena Bertuccio, Cody Crawley and Tyler Crawley of Prospect; nine great-grandchildren: Chelsey Stone, Chandler Jenkins, Claire Jenkins, Carter Jenkins, Thomas Stone, Jake Stone, Lila Stone, Jillian Crawley and Joycelyn Crawley; two brothers: J. B. Crawley and Sam Crawley and wife, Kaye, of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law, Herbert England of Campbellsville; along with many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Gerri Stone; two sisters: Elizabeth England and Rebecca Beams; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Crawley and Margaret Crawley and one brother-in-law, Dennis Beams.

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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, June 16, 2017, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James Jones and Bro. Bob Martin

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OR PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Watson, William Robert “Bob”, age 85

Posted by on Jun 15, 2017

William Robert “Bob” Watson, age 85, of Lebanon, KY,  died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at his home after an illness.

Bob was born June 4, 1932 the son of the late James Blaine and Hannie “Dellie” Feese Watson in Adair County, Kentucky.    Also preceding him in death was a brother, Walter Christian Watson and two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Watson Gossett and Cordie Lee Watson Thompson.      For over 30 years he worked at Independent Stave and Bourbon Cooperage.   In his spare time, you would often find him fishing or hunting.    He was a member of the Church of Christ.

He married Lillian Ethel Davis and to this union was born four daughters and two sons, Sharon Watson Salyer of Cox’s Creek, Robert Watson and his wife Kathy of Louisville, Sandra Watson Strong and her husband James of Lebanon, William W. Watson and his wife Robin of St. Joe, Charlene Watson Williams and her husband Michael of Lebanon and Vickie Watson of Shepherdsville.    Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 10 great grand-children.

Funeral Services for William Robert “Bob” Watson will be Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Blevins officiating.   Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 with burial to follow in Haven Hill Cemetery in Columbia, Kentucky.     Casket bearers are, Josh Williams, Chris Williams, Rance Watson, Justin Watson, Robbie Watson and Matthew Salyer.

Donation are requested to be Hosparus of Green River and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Condolences may be made online at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry.com

 

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