Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 19, 2022
Charles E. “Chick” Graham of Campbellsville, son of the late Clarence Graham and Lizzie Richerson Graham, was born November 12, 1926 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:33 P.M., Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 95
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was the owner and operator of Graham’s Grocery for twenty-three years and was a retired employee of the United States Post Office after twenty-three years of service.
He united in marriage to Peggy Newton September 24, 1949.
Besides his wife, Peggy Graham of Campbellsville, he is survived by a sister, Mildred Ann Pierce; two nephews: Jonathan Pierce of Nicholasville and Jason Pierce of Johnson City, Tennessee; special friends: Peggy and Mike Ware, Gayle and Greg Whitley, Peggy and J. C. Lawson and Shirley and Allen Young of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Merlin Graham.
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VISITATION: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Durham and Bro. Tim Coghill
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 18, 2022
Gary Lynn “Bones” Spurling, of the Black Gnat Community of Taylor County, the son of the late Omer and Dorothy (Glenn) Spurling, was born January 10, 1944 in Taylor County and departed this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his home. He was 78 years of age.
He was a former school bus driver for the Taylor County Board of Education.
Bones, as he was known mostly by enjoyed fishing, camping, trading a few antiques and was often seen on a vacant lot selling fresh produce, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends and his furry companion, Annie.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers: Jody, Lonnie and Robert.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife: Louise “Burress” Spurling; six children: Lonnie Spurling and wife Becky, Dale Spurling and wife Christy, Vistia “Sissy” Perkins and husband George, Ricky Spurling, Todd Spurling and wife Courtney all of Campbellsville and David Spurling of Elk Horn; a former daughter-in-law: Becky Spurling of Campbellsville; a brother: Glenn Merredith of Indiana.
Also surviving are eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the request of Mr. Spurling, cremation were entrusted to
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE, THE DATE AND TIME WILL BE ANNOUNCED WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 15, 2022
Stacy Renee Ford of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of Judith Ann Humphress Ford and the late Randy Ford, was born April 28, 1977, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Monday, May 9, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 45
She was an employee of Kaelin’s Restaurant.
Stacy is survived by two daughters: Kailey Witham and Lillian Abigail Witham; her mother, Judy Ford of Campbellsville; one granddaughter, Braelyn McVay; one brother and one sister: Chad Ford and husband, Adam Evans and Leigh Hays and husband, Dr. Phil Hays; Grandparents, Leonard “Starchy” Ford and wife, Sue; Special Aunt, Cathy Newton and husband, Jeff; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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All services were held privately and conducted by Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 13, 2022
Mrs. Joyce Marie Lauber of Campbellsville was born in Sylvania, Ohio on January 2, 1951 to the late George D. and Juanita Bunting. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 71 years, 4 months, and 8 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. She was the wife and business partner of Mr. Harry Glen “Sonny” Lauber, who preceded her in death. Together, they had operated a crop dusting business and a bison farm in Idaho. She found the qualities of living a simple life enjoyable, from spinning her own yarn to training horses, and leaves a virtuous legacy of honesty and hard work.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two sons: Patrick Lauber and wife Raven of Campbellsville, and Darrell Skeens and wife Jessie of Murphysboro, Illinois,
Four siblings: Dorlene Welch, Butch Bunting, Rita Harris, and Gene Bunting,
Four grandchildren: Taylor Lauber, Allison Fiske, Makayla Reeves, and Devin Reeves,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Darlene Bunting.
Mrs. Lauber had requested cremation. A Celebration of Life service will be announced and conducted at a later date.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 13, 2022
Geraldine Cox of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Clarence “Jake” Gaddis and Gracie Ann Cox Gaddis, was born June 19, 1939, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:40 A.M., Friday, May 13, 2022 in Louisville. Age: 82
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Stoner Creek United Methodist Church.
Geraldine was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after 39 years of service.
She united in marriage to James Cox on July 11, 1987.
Geraldine loved her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and was a great cook.
Geraldine was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Corbin, on November 12, 2019, and a brother, Herald Gaddis.
Besides her husband, James Cox of Campbellsville, she is survived by two grandchildren: Trista Corbin Moss and husband, Ryan, of Bardstown, and Thomas “Blake” Corbin and wife, Jamie of Elk Horn; four great-grandchildren: Cora Moss, Aria Corbin, Lincoln Corbin and Lilly Moss; two brothers: A.D. Gaddis and wife, JoAnn, and Paul Gaddis and wife, Donna of Campbellsville; one sister-in-law, Ann Gaddis of Campbellsville, a son-in-law, Tommy Corbin of Campbellsville, a step-daughter, Lisa McFall of Campbellsville, two step-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, May 16, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, May 16, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Hall
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 12, 2022
Mary Jean (Akridge) Powers of Lexington, formerly of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Marvin and Marie (Peterson) Akridge was born December 7, 1941 in Taylor County, KY and passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in Lexington at the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center. She was 80 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Miller’s Chapel United Methodist Church, but enjoyed attending Green River Memorial Baptist Church in Campbellsville and Southern Hills United Methodist Church in Lexington.
She was a beautician, a former secretary and homemaker.
Mary enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, gardening and was very crafty and could create anything that was needed for the project she was working with and she could even upholster furniture.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Clyde Akridge and Damon Akridge.
Survivors include a daughter: Angela Garvin and husband Mike of Georgetown; a son: Timothy Powers and wife Stacy of Lexington; a sister: Lottie Newcomb of Campbellsville; a brother: Leslie Akridge and wife Shirley of Campbellsville.
Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Scarlet Garvin, Elijah Garvin, Kaitlyn Powers, William Powers, Ashley Perdue, Ryan Edwards, Lucien Garvin and Lyric Wilson; two sisters-in-law: Dwalla Akridge of Campbellsville and Linda Akridge of Hardinsburg and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Mary Jean (Akridge) Powers will be Monday, May 16, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Green River Memorial Cemetery.
The family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Monday until time for the service.
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Posted by Auberry Don on May 11, 2022
Connie Lou Fisher Bryant, 76, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Emmitt “Hershel” Fisher and Betty Ellen Pike Fisher, was born May 12th, 1945, in Taylor County and departed this life on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022, at Springfield Nursing & Rehab Center in Springfield, Kentucky.
She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Mannsville Christian Church in Mannsville, Kentucky. Connie was a retired employee of Taylor County Bank. In her forty years at Taylor County Bank, she held many titles, including vice president and security officer.
Survived by her husband, Keith Bryant, whom she united in marriage to on January 24th, 1986.
Connie is also survived by:
Two stepdaughters: Karen Hall and her husband, Tommy, of Campbellsville, and Angela Jeffries of Campbellsville.
Two grandchildren, three step grandchildren, and seven step great grandchildren.
One sister: Pauline Bright and her husband, Roger, of Campbellsville.
One brother: Robert Earl Fisher and his wife, Jane of Campbellsville.
Besides her parents, Connie is preceded in death by:
One son: Mark Anthony Cox on December 28th, 2017.
One brother: William Buckner Fisher.
VISITATION: Sunday, May 15th, 2022, from 3pm – 6pm EST and Monday, May 16th, 2022, 7am EST till time of funeral at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Monday, May 16th, 2022, at 11am EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Bro. Kenny Dotson will be officiating.
Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers: Barry Bright, Roger K. Bright, Dylan Bright, Jason Fisher, Blake Sallee, and Bobby Fisher.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of donations to Hosparus of Central Kentucky and can be made at the funeral home.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Connie Bryant at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 11, 2022
Carolyn McMahan Woods of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Finis McMahan and Nona Hinton McMahan, was born September 27, 1941 in Green County, Kentucky. She died at 4:45 A.M., Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 80
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Carolyn was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and had been a manager of Pizza Hunt in Virginia for fifteen years. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and tried to never miss a reunion. She liked to dance and even her 80th birthday party was a lot of fun. Carolyn liked to do crafts in her free time and was known for making elaborate churches and houses and wedding cakes.
She united in marriage to William Woods and he preceded her in death February 10, 1999.
She is survived by two daughters: Darla Owenby and husband, Jack of Murphy, North Carolina and Saundra Toll and husband, Bill of McCormick, South Carolina; five grandchildren: Kenda Killion and husband, Chris, Brandon Brown, Shannon Troutman and husband, Kyle, Ashley Neyra and husband, Zack, Christin Holtzclaw and husband, Jordan; seven great-grandchildren: Kylie Killion, Kayden Troutman, Liam Troutman, Rylee Holtzclaw, Wyatt Neyra, Noah Neyra and Lexi Brown; two sisters: Barbara Kerr Murphy and husband, George of Campbellsville and Juanita Feamster and husband, Allan of Newbury Park, California; a brother-in-law, Darrel Cox of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Randall McMahan and Rebecca Cox.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Don Gowin
BURIAL: Hogards Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 9, 2022
Mr. William Paul “Bill” Swafford of Campbellsville was born in Taylor County on July 18, 1936 to the late Paul and Dollie (Kearney) Swafford. He departed this life on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab Center, being 85 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church. Mr. Swafford was a retired mechanic, having worked at Sam’s Goodyear over 45 years. Always outgoing, he rarely met a stranger and enjoyed talking to everyone. He was an avid bowler, and enjoyed watching NASCAR and dirt track races, or fishing and camping. He will also be remembered for his singing at church.
Besides his parents, Mr. Swafford was also preceded in death by his wife: Mrs. Frances (Bault) Swafford, a son-in-law: David Cable, and three siblings: Donald Ray Swafford, Wanda Shepherd, and Clyde Swafford.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Three children: Debbie Swafford-Cable of Campbellsville, Eddie Swafford and companion Becky Cecil of Lebanon, and Kristie Campbell and husband Rex of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: Albert Swafford and wife Shelby of Tennessee, and Jimmy Swafford of Winchester,
Six grandchildren: Jason Cable and wife Cindy, Skyler Swafford, Emily Swafford, Ryan Swafford, Elizabeth Swafford, and Dustin Campbell,
Three great-grandchildren: Mariah, Syd, and Megan,
Four great-great grandchildren: KeKe, Za, Abell, and Shively,
A sister-in-law: Norma Jean Swafford of Campbellsville,
And a host of other family and close friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Swafford on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 1:00 PM 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.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 10, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Parkinson’s Foundation or Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 9, 2022
Carlene Sullivan, the daughter of the late Lucian and Marguerite (Garrett) Sallee, was born April 11, 1956 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Friday, May 6, 2022 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 66 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the International Gospel Lighthouse Church in Acton.
He worked for Goodwill Industries food Pantry in Campbellsville and was a homemaker.
She loved going to church and served as a missionary in South Africa and Ghana.
She enjoyed shopping and helping others.
Survivors include a daughter: Sherry Ann Mackenzie and husband David of Scotland; four sisters: Sis. Anna Overstreet and husband Willis of Acton, her twin: Josephine Bowen, Barbara Edelen and husband Robert and Virginia Gaskins, all of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Chris Marksbury, Ashley Mackie and husband Andrew and Katelin Jo Mackenzie; two great-grandchildren: Isaac and Grace and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Carlene Sullivan will be Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the International Gospel Lighthouse Church at Acton.
Sis. Anna Overstreet will be officiating.
Interment will follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery at Bradfordsville.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at the church.
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