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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 18, 2017
 Mr. Randall Allen Clark, age 77, of Campbellsville, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home after an extended illness.
Born in Taylor County on August 27, 1939, he was the son of the late Ira Melvin and Lula (Willis) Clark.
Mr. Clark professed his faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
He retired from Fruit of the Loom, and after retirement enjoyed driving for AutoSmart and Don Franklin in Campbellsville.
Mr. Clark served his country honorably in the United States Army..
He united in marriage to Brenda O’Banion on October 12, 1963. To this union was born a daughter, Kim Clark Hayes, and a son, Jeff Clark.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Brenda O’Banion Clark,
Two children: Kim Hayes and husband Terry, and Jeff Clark and fiancée Michelle Fisher,
Three grandsons: Blake Clark, Matthew Schmuck, and Chance Cox,
One granddaughter: Kara Clark,
Three step granddaughters: Leah Hayes, Kara Fisher, and Madison Fisher,
Three great-grandchildren: Aiden Clark, Gabe Clark, and Jaxson Clark,
Several nieces and nephews, and a host of extended family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Corine Kirtley, two brothers, Raymond and Rudolph Clark, a nephew, David Kirtley, and a great-nephew, Charles David Kirtley.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Clark on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Donald Gowin will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, May 21, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 17, 2017
 Mr. Wilbur “Buddy” Gabehart of Campbellsville was born in Knifley on November 7, 1943 to the late Everett “Joe” and Marie (Brown) Gabehart. He departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at his home after a sudden illness. He was 73 years, 6 months, and 8 days of age. Mr. Gabehart was a retired mechanic from Fruit of the Loom. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He loved meeting and talking to people and consequently visited several area churches. A veteran of the United States Navy, he served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. He had a big heart and a special bond with his furry friends and would show off his dogs to anyone.
He leaves to carry his legacy:
His wife: Frankee (Ford) Gabehart of Campbellsville,
Three children: Tracy Gabehart-Werner and husband Dana of Shepherdsville, Renee Hearon and husband Chris of Campbellsville, and Karlee Campbell of Louisville,
Five brothers and sisters: Weldon Gabehart and wife Elaine of Campbellsville, Geneva Jones of Campbellsville, E.C. Gabehart and wife Sarah of Louisiana, Neva Arnett and husband Frank of Campbellsville, and Juanita Evans and husband Arlis of Louisiana,
Five grandchildren: Megan King, Emilee Gabehart, Blake Hearon, Zach Ginter, and Baylen Campbell,
And a host of other family and close friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Gabehart on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, Hwy 1752, Taylor County, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, May 20, after 11:30 AM EST until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the local SPCA animal shelter. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on May 16, 2017
Mr. Frankie Jene Welliver, age 74 of Knifley, died Tuesday, May 16, at the T.J. Health Columbia Hospital after a sudden illness.
Frankie was born on February 26, 1943, the son of the late Frank Melton and Mary Edna Barrett Welliver. Also, preceding him in death were his sisters, Mary Frances Northcutt and Rosettae Faye Bryant as well as his brothers, James Melton Welliver, Ernie Harold Welliver and Richard Thomas Welliver. He was a very dedicated construction worker as well as a trustee at Robinson Chapel Separate Baptist Church where he was a member.
He is survived by his wife, Vonda Warren Welliver and one daughter, Thelma Jean Welliver of Knifley. Also surviving are his two brothers and their spouses, Amos Manuel and Yvonne Welliver and Bethel Ivan and Margaret Welliver of Oklahoma, three sisters and their spouses, Getty Joy Belle and Glen Anderson, Sarah and Bill Rusher, both of Oklahoma and Gerry Lea and P.J. Fuksa of Texas.
Funeral services for Mr. Welliver will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Robinson Chapel Separate Baptist Church Cemetery with Casket Bearers being Bobby Hughes, Jeremy Hughes, Anthony Warren, Greg Warren, Kelly Warren, Delbert Warren and Wayne Warren. Honorary pallbearers will be P.J. Fuksa, Larry Hughes and Steve Warren. The family request visitation on Friday evening, May 19, 2017, from 5-8 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 16, 2017
 Bob Speer, 84, died Sunday, April 30, 2017. He quietly left this earth to reside in Heaven with his Lord and Savior. Born in Campbellsville, Kentucky, September 7, 1932 to Clarence and Cleo Speer. He attended all levels of school in his hometown before entering into Military service. Bob was one of the first airmen to arrive in 1952 at the newly commissioned Altus Air Force Base. He continued at the base in active service for 4 years. 1956 was a pivotal year in Bob’s life as he married the prettiest gal in Altus, the love of his life.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Vera Lee Dickenson Speer. He leaves behind a large legacy of family, four children and their spouses. Doug and Terri Speer of Altus, Ok, Dana and David Taylor of Corsicana, TX, Donita and Val Crane of Show Low, AZ, Debra and Paul Moesinger of Oklahoma City, Ok, grandchildren Jared Speer, Kaylee Speer, Tiffany Harrison, Courtney Prater, Zac Taylor, Lindsey Taylor, Amber Webb, Leslie Hardee, Ben Turner, Hillary Harris, Hailey Moesinger and Hannah Moesinger plus 11 great grandchildren.
Other surviving family members are brother Don and Sue Speer of Bowling Green, KY, sister Betty and Bob Mathews of Edmond, OK, sisters Joy Bryant and Sharon Reese of Campbellsville, KY, brother -n- law Jerry and Judy Dickenson of Altus, as well the many nieces and nephews he loved so much.
You hardly ever saw Bob without a smile on his face and a joke or story to tell. He loved anything involving cars, race cars, motor homes, and airplanes. In 1958 Bob began his career as a local businessman establishing Eastern Motors Car Lot which is still located on Broadway in Altus. Along with brother Don and brother n law Jerry as his partners in the car business, they went on to provide great family fun and excitement with Altus Speedway and Pleasant Valley Speedway in Wichita Falls, TX. Bob had a deep love for his family and for God. He served as a deacon at Tabernacle Baptist Church for many years. Especially meaningful to him was the early morning coffee meetings with his friends. Preceding him in death are his parents Clarence and Cleo Speer, brothers Bill Speer and David Speer.
A Visitation will be held Friday, May 5th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Lowell Tims Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life Memorial with Bob’s wife Vera Speer in attendance is Saturday, May 6th, 1;00 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Altus, Ok.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 16, 2017
Ruby Ann Darnell Williams, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late L. E. Darnell and Stella Hayes Darnell, was born November 26, 1924, in Russell County, Kentucky and later moved to Taylor County at age two. She died at 6:00 A.M., Monday, May 15, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ at age eleven and was a member the longest of anyone at Campbellsville Baptist Church. She had a heart for serving her church and her family.
She attended Campbellsville College and Bowling Green Business College and taught in one room schools and at Taylor County High School. She also assisted her husband in his law practice.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Williams, Jr. after forty-five years of marriage.
Ruby is survived by one son and two daughters: Tom Williams and wife, Gale of Houston, Texas, Janie Forman and husband, Gary of Frankfort, and Sue Shaw and husband, David of Lexington; five grandchildren: Adam Williams, Melissa Forman Ballard, Stan Forman, Patrick Shaw and Meredith Shaw Forssman; five great-grandchildren: Lana Forman, Mason Forman, Eli Ballard, Ruby Ballard and Olive Williams; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers.
The family would like to especially thank her caregiver, Pat Simpson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 19, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones, Rev. Ken Forman and Rev. Meredith Forssman
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FORMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP AT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 15, 2017
 Mrs. Estelle Cox of Campbellsville was born on March 16, 1925 in Taylor County to the late Noah Edmund and Dora Cetta (Tucker) Garrett. She departed this life on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in Columbia at the home of her daughter after an extended illness. She was 92 years, 1 month, and 25 days of age. Mrs. Cox professed faith in Christ and attended the International Gospel Lighthouse Church in Acton. She enjoyed conversing with people, and was the owner of the Echo Valley Grocery Store in Mannsville.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
One daughter: Carolyn Campbell of Columbia,
One sister: Susan Pendleton and husband Raymond of Campbellsville,
Three grandchildren: Dennis Campbell and wife Jeanie of New Castle, Dena Litchfield and husband Mike of Campbellsville, and Niko Campbell of Columbia,
Four great-grandchildren: Jordan Campbell, Tristan Campbell and wife Kristany, Sarah Litchfield, and Ben Litchfield,
One great-great grandchild: Dexter Campbell,
And a host of extended family and close friends.
She was also preceded in death by a husband, James Oakley Cox, and four siblings, William Garrett, Earl Garrett, Ada Cox, and Jesse Garrett.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Cox on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST (12 CST) in the sanctuary of the International Gospel Lighthouse Church, 99 Lighthouse Rd, Acton, KY. Pastor Anna Overstreet will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, Hwy 1752, Taylor County, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, May 14, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4-7 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 15, 2017
Barbara Newcomb Moore, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Isaac Tate Newcomb and Harriet Susan Richerson Newcomb, was born February 12, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 1:20 A.M., Monday, May 15, 2017 in Greensburg. Age: 85
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church where she played the piano and organ for approximately forty years.
She attended Campbellsville College and taught piano in one room schools in Taylor and Green Counties.
She united in marriage to Holland P. Moore February 26, 1954 and he preceded her in death on July 11, 2005.
Barbara is survived by one son and two daughters: Billy Tate Moore of Somerset, Suellen Haynes and husband, Marvin and Julianne Moore of Campbellsville; one granddaughter, Amber K. Hill and husband, Dartanya, II of Louisville; one great-grandson, Dartanya Sir Holland Hill, III of Louisville; one step-grandson, Chad Haynes and wife, Amanda of Auburn; three step-great-grandchildren: Arik Haynes, Wesley Haynes and Rebecca Haynes of Auburn; one brother, Larry Newcomb of Campbellsville; one sister-in-law, Lynette Newcomb of LaGrange;
several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Noel Newcomb and Harry Newcomb.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones & Bro. Jeff Newton
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 11, 2017
Danny Mann of Elk Horn, son of Louise Minor Mann Smothers and the late Henry Weldon Mann, was born January 16, 1951, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 2:15 P.M., Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in Raywick. Age: 66
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mannsville United Methodist Church.
Danny was self-employed as a logger.
He united in marriage to Judy Smith September 15, 1967.
He loved logging, hunting and trail riding, especially with his family. He also enjoyed flat foot dancing.
Besides his wife, Judy Mann of Elk Horn, he is survived by two sons and one daughter:
Kevin Mann and wife, Jamie and Kalvin Mann and special friend, Emily Cundiff of Elk Horn and Kathy Begley and husband, Roger of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Dustin Begley, Daniel Begley, Kaylee Mann and Kyndra Mann; five great-grandchildren: Clayton Begley, Kenlee Begley, Barron Begley, Blakelynn Begley and Allessa Cundiff; his mother, Louise Smothers and husband, Billy of Elk Horn; one sister, Elaine Cox and husband, Ricky of Mannsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kaitlyn Mann and a brother, Darrell Mann in infancy.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Mannsville United Methodist Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 4:00 P.M., Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Mannsville United Methodist Church in Mannsville by Rev. John Hall and Rev. Richard Lowe
BURIAL: Mann Cemetery, Mannsville, Kentucky
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 9, 2017
Wilma Holt of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Raymond P. Rivers and Alice Griffin Rivers, was born September 20, 1930, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 9:39 P.M., Monday, May 8, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church. She stayed busy with several church groups, was a board member and had spent sixty years singing with the Church choir.
Wilma was awarded Homemaker of the Year and was well known for her alternations and sewing. She had spent countless hours working on the family farm and was a volunteer at Campbellsville Elementary School helping with children’s reading. She also enjoyed working for the Taylor County Public Library.
She united in marriage to James Murrell Holt in March of 1952 and he preceded her in death February 22, 1996.
She is survived by one son and three daughters: Jimmy Holt, Betty Holt and Karen Holt of Campbellsville and Patty Jarrell of Boulder, Colorado; four grandchildren: Cy Holt and Macy Hayes of Campbellsville, Andrea Prike and Aaron Jarrell of Boulder, Colorado; five great-grandchildren; special caregivers: Cherry Harvey and Elaine Childers of Campbellsville;
and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, May 12, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville by Dr. Neil Salvaterra
BURIAL: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE T.V. MINISTRY AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 9, 2017
 Mrs. Juanita Elizabeth Giles of Campbellsville passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at her home after a sudden illness. Born in New York City, New York, to Robert Ballard and the late Audrey (Amadeus) Ballard on July 13, 1970, she was 46 years, 9 months, and 24 days of age. Mrs. Giles was the wife of Kelvin Giles, who survives. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
She leaves to carry her legacy:
Her husband: Kelvin Giles of Campbellsville,
Her father: Robert Ballard of Louisville,
Three children: Kelvin Giles, II and wife Amber of Lebanon, Tiffany Giles of Campbellsville, and Christine Giles of Lexington,
Three siblings: Barbette Ballard and husband George Bridgewater of Lebanon, Robin Ballard of Louisville, and Robert Ballard of Kansas,
Five grandchildren: Keyshawn Scruggs, Jaslyn Scruggs, Allana Giles, Kelvin Giles, III, and Isaiah Giles,
And a host of other family and friends.
Mrs. Giles had expressed her desire to be cremated after her death, and those wishes were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. Visitation was held privately.
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