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Posted by Auberry Don on Nov 19, 2021
Martha “Frankie” Frances Cox, 73, of Elkhorn, Kentucky, daughter of the late Willie Malone and Sarah Minor was born November 17th, 1948, in Sonora, raised in Glendale, and departed this life on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021, at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
She was married to Steve W. Cox in April 1984, and he preceded her in death on January 18th, 2018.
Frankie professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Campbellsville.
Frankie attended Campbellsville University and Columbian Institute where she received many degrees. She received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She was a certified paralegal and obtained a degree in Juvenile Delinquency. Even though she was “retired” from working she was a full-time mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Frankie was the official sexton of Tallow Creek Cemetery.
Survived by:
Two daughters: Stephanie Michelle Travis of Lexington; Elecia Mecole Spaulding and her husband, Andrew, of Campbellsville.
One son: Bobby Clay Dallas Cox of Elkhorn.
Seven grandchildren: Steven Blade Thompson of Campbellsville; Austin M. Thompson and wife, Brooke, of Campbellsville; Shayne Murphy of Campbellsville; Wesley Murphy, Jr., of Frankfort; Jared Murphy of Frankfort; Deandre Bell of Campbellsville; and Emani Spaulding of Campbellsville.
One great-grandchild: Jazmyn RyLee Thompson of Campbellsville.
Two brothers: Bobby Malone of Vine Grove; Curtis Malone and his wife, Charlotte of Franklin, IN.
Two sisters: Mary Ann Maupin of Owensboro; Betty Jean Derringer and her husband, Rosco, of Acton.
Along with many other family, relatives, and friends.
Besides her parents and her husband, Frankie is preceded in death by one sister: Barbara Jean Hill.
VISITATION: Monday, November 22nd, 2021, from 5pm – 8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial to follow in Tallow Creek Cemetery.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Frankie Cox at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
 
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 18, 2021
Mrs. Mechelle Denise Giles of Columbia, daughter of Shirley (Watson) Patton and the late Bobby Patton, was born in Casey County on May 8, 1964. She departed this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at her home, being 57 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Mt. Zion Church of God. Mrs. Giles was a homemaker, and the cherished wife of Timothy J. Giles, who survives.
Besides her husband, Tim Giles, she is also survived by:
Her mother: Shirley Patton of Liberty,
Three children: “Little” Tim Giles, Robin Franklin and husband Jonathan, and Ethan Giles, all of Adair County,
A brother: Bobby Patton, Jr. of Liberty,
Four grandchildren: Brynlee Franklin, Conner Franklin, Caden Franklin, and Kinslee Giles,
A special cousin: Alice Goble of Glasgow,
A close nephew: Shannon Patton,
And a host of other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Angela Wethington.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Giles on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) at the Mt. Zion Church of God, 1640 Eastridge Cemetery Rd, Columbia, KY 42728. Bro. Alex Cox will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Caldwell Chapel Cemetery in Adair County.
The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) until time for the service.
On September 14, 2021, Mechelle became the first woman in the world to receive an Aeson artificial heart. Giving first acknowledgement to God, her family would also like to thank UofL Health – Jewish Hospital, CARMAT, and Drs. Mark Slaughter and Siddharth Pahwa and their teams, for their professionalism and care. Because of them, she was able to enjoy family shopping trips to Walmart and other average, ordinary things again. Mechelle always hoped something could be learned from her experience that may help others with similar conditions, and her family continues to champion research.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 17, 2021
Paul Lewis Pike of Campbellsville, son of the late Charles Thomas Pike and Leona Catherine Kilby Pike, was born March 8, 1946 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 7:22 A.M., Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 75
He professed faith in Christ and had been pastor of Eastside Baptist Church for 10 years.
He was a man of faith and enjoyed being a pastor.
He was a retired employee of Cox Interior.
He was an amazing grandfather, he loved people and loved joking with them. He was a very artistic man who enjoyed nature, bird watching and arrow head hunting.
He united in marriage to Alice Lynn Wolford November 24, 1966 who preceded him in death January 3, 2000. He later united in marriage to Beverly Bradshaw Newton June 15, 2000.
Besides his wife, Beverly Pike of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son, Allen Pike and wife, Christy; one stepson, Chris Newton; three grandchildren: Wade Pike and wife, Ashley, Corey Pike and wife, JoAnn and Emily Pike; four step-grandchildren: Chloe Newton, Makayla Phillips, Kaitlynn Martin and husband, Paul, and Kody Phillips; one honorary grandchild: Jessica Hamlett; four great grandchildren: Kinslee, Austin, Caden, and Leah; sister-in-law, Johanna Pike all of Campbellsville; sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Bobby Durrett of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Wilcoxson and two brothers: George Lee Pike and Robert Thomas Pike in infancy.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 19, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 19, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. John Batcher
BURIAL: Cox Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 15, 2021
Mrs. Marjorie Sue Edwards of Campbellsville was born on January 11, 1939 in Louisville to the late Jessie and Ardella (Schmidt) Provenozano Purvis. She departed this life on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Norton Pavilion in Louisville, being 82 years, 10 months, and 3 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of First Church of God. She was a retiree of the Cmapbellsville Independent School District, having worked primarily as a bus moniter, and a former employee of Fruit of the Loom. A very proud wife, mother, and grandmother, she also had a very strong faith in God – and loved her church family almost as much as her own.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her husband: Donald Edwards,
A daughter: Vickie Knifley and husband Rodney of Campbellsville,
A brother: Gerald Purvis and wife Margie of Buffalo,
Six grandchildren: Shannon Hughes and husband Stuart, DeAnna Reliford and husband Jason, Jessica Thomas, Justin Farmer, Amanda Jessie, and Brittany Mann and companion Jeremy Sprowles,
Ten great-grandchildren: Caleb Hughes, Logan Reliford, Isaac Underwood, Zachery Johnson, Ethan Knifley, Landon Knifley, Lillian Mann, Gunner Mann, Regan Jessie, and Brylee Sprowles,
A daughter-in-law: Trina Farmer of Columbia,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three children: Karen Sue Farmer, Sharon Kaye Lawson, and Robert Albert Farmer; and a grandson: Joshua Knifley.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Edwards on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Evan Tedder will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, November 18, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River or First Church of God. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 15, 2021
Mrs. Jean Marie Shimek of Somerset, formerly of Campbellsville, was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 25, 1947. She departed this life on November 14, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington after an illness. She was 73 years, 10 months, and 20 days of age. Mrs. Shimek was a former employee of Burger King, and a cherished mother and grandmother.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Children: Christine Singleton and husband Jason of Somerset, Daniel Shimek, and Sandra Price and husband Noel, all of Campbellsville, and Albert Barker of Bowling Green,
Two siblings: Mary Lou Barker of Chicago, and Phillip Barker of Campbellsville,
12 grandchildren,
10 great grandchildren,
And a host of other friends and family.
She was also preceded in death by her parents: Henry and Eileen Barker; a long-time companion: George Urban; and two siblings: Michael Barker and wife Kathy, and Peggy Barker.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Shimek on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 19, from 5:00 PM EST until time for the service.
In following with Mrs. Shimek’s wishes, cremation will be accorded her after the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 15, 2021
Anna Lee Bright of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Stanley Bright and Nora Rakes Bright, was born August 21, 1934 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 6:30 A.M., Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
Anna loved sewing and was able to look at something and make it without a pattern. She also enjoyed cooking and baking and treating her grandchildren with cookies.
She united in marriage to Ralph Bright December 9, 1950 and he preceded her in death March 24, 2000.
Anna is survived by one son and one daughter: Larry K. Bright and wife, Gayle, and Charlotte Underwood and husband, Ronnie of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Tyler Bright and wife, Bridger of Lexington, Drew Underwood and wife, Bobbie Jo, Jonathan Bright and wife, Mindy and Chase Underwood and wife, Haley of Campbellsville; five great-grandchildren: Braxton Bright, Ava Bright, Henry Bright, Savannah Underwood, and Ellie Underwood; one brother and one sister: Porter Bright of Bradfordsville and Shirley Osborne of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters: Gerald Bright, Bobby Bright, Dan Bright, Seldon Bright, Allene Roberts, Mary Rita Bright, Rosie Russell, Lillian Tucker, and Shelby Smith.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
At Anna Lee’s request, there will be a private funeral service conducted on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Drew Underwood
BURIAL: Old Liberty Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 11, 2021

Wanda Lynn Sapp was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Wanda never met a stranger and all were welcome at her house.
She was born to the late Herbert England and Elizabeth Crawley England on August 15, 1960 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She passed away at 6:09 P.M., Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 61
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.
Wanda retired from Auto Smart after a very successful sales career.
She enjoyed hosting family get-togethers, riding motorcycles, visiting the Great Smoky Mountains and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Along with Wayne, she was a former member of the Lions Club.
She united in marriage to Wayne Sapp August 10, 1979.
Besides her husband, Wayne Sapp of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons: Josh Sapp and wife, Tasha of Indianapolis, Indiana and Shane Sapp of Russellville, Kentucky; three grandchildren: Kyler Sapp, Bailey Sapp and Hank Sapp; two brothers: Dr. Ray England and wife, Leslie of Evansville, Indiana and Larry England and wife, Betty Sue of Campbellsville; mother-in-law, Martha Sapp Kessinger and a brother-in-law, Gary Sapp of Campbellsville and one sister-in-law, Kathy Pierce of Iowa; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Benjamin Sapp, her father-in-law, Douglas Sapp and her brother-in-law, Chris Pierce.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Brent Gupton
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 10, 2021

Brandon Nunn Dicken of Campbellsville, son of Rev. Paul J. Dicken and Brenda Nunn Dicken, was born January 23, 1975 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 12:42 A.M., Sunday, November 7, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 46
He professed faith in Christ and was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville.
Brandon was a bus driver for Green County School System and a farmer.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, farming and his dogs.
He is survived by his parents, Rev. Paul J. and Brenda Dicken of Campbellsville; one sister and one brother: Paula Perkins and husband, Brent and Richard Dicken and wife, Laura of Campbellsville, one niece and five nephews: Luke Perkins, Tyler Perkins, Kacy Perkins, Abbie Dicken, Jake Dicken and Levi Dicken; and many other relatives and friends.
VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Saturday at First United Methodist Church
FUNERAL: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 13, 2021 at First United Methodist
Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Ryan Boatwright
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Richard Dicken
Brent Perkins
Luke Perkins
Tyler Perkins
Kacy Perkins
Levi Dicken
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Jake Dicken
Green County School Bus Drivers EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE
DONATIONS TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Auberry Don on Nov 9, 2021
Stanley Lee Coomer, age 58, of Campbellsville, KY, passed away on November 2nd, 2021 after a valiant battle against COVID-19. Stanley was born October 7th, 1963, to Lola Mae Coomer and the late Herbert Coomer.
He married Mary Margret Scott on December 27th, 2014. They reside in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Stanley was employed by Hometown Butcher Shop in Columbia. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed the outdoors. Making people laugh came natural to him.
Survivors include his mother: Lola Mae Coomer of Knifely.
His wife: Mary Margaret Coomer.
Two sisters: Annie Coomer, of Knifley and Bertha Dabney, and her husband, Terry, of Lebanon, Tennessee.
Three stepdaughters: Debbie Brady of Lebanon, KY; Patty Raley of St. Mary’s GA; and Vickie Scott of Loretto.
Five step-grandchildren and one step great-grandson.
Five nieces and nephews.
Stan was preceded in death by his father and an infant sibling.
VISITATION: Friday, November 5th, 2021, from 5pm – 8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Saturday, November 6th, 2021 at 11am EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial to follow at Callahan Cemetery.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Stanley Lee Coomer at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Nov 9, 2021
Dorothy Mae Edrington, 93, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Sam Nelson and Ida Stearman Nelson was born February 18th, 1928, in Taylor County and departed this life on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at Grandview Nursing Home.
She was married to Joe Edrington in 1967 and he preceded her in death on April 4th, 2001.
She professed her faith in Christ and was of Presbyterian faith. She retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after 30 years.
Survived by:
Two sons: Richard Simpson and his wife, Sandy, of Campbellsville; Danny Simpson and his wife, Norma, of Campbellsville.
Five grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren.
Several nieces and nephews along with other family members and friends.
Besides her parents and husband, Mrs. Edrington is preceded in death by:
Two sisters: Bertha Veatch and Ermine Harris.
One brother: Shelby Nelson
VISITATION: Thursday, November 11th, 2021, from 11am to 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Thursday, November 11th, 2021, at 2 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Memorial Gardens.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Dorothy Edrington at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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