Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 20, 2021
Rebecca Lyon Colvin of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Earl Lyon and Sally Bartley Lyon was born August 18, 1949 in Glasgow, Kentucky. She died at 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Campbellsville after her valiant struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Age: 72
Becky accepted Jesus as her Savior early in life and was an active member at Palestine Baptist Church.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Campbellsville College and Master of Arts from Western Kentucky University and retired after teaching English and Spanish for thirty years at Campbellsville High School.
Becky enjoyed crafting, sewing, baking and watching her grandchildren. She had much rather be doing outdoor chores than housekeeping; mowing, weed eating and taking care of her flowers were her methods of de-stressing after a day of teaching. She also helped Larry with milking before going to school.
Becky united in marriage to Larry Colvin August 7, 1970. Besides her husband, Larry Colvin of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons: Robert Colvin of Campbellsville and Richard Lyon Colvin and wife, Monica of Sonora; seven grandchildren: Karmon Colvin, Les Colvin, Lee Colvin, Landon Colvin, Levi Austin, Cody Napper and wife, Mikaela, and Kobe Colvin; one sister, Nancy Lyon Moss and husband, David of Tompkinsville; three sisters-in-law: Arlene Lynch of Campbellsville and Faye Kuegel and Dianne Colvin of Owensboro, one brother-in-law, Donald Colvin of Murrel’s Inlet, South Carolina; a host of Monroe County cousins and many other relatives and friends.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 22, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Jim Hardy, Bernie Sluder, Max Wise and Bro. Jason Keltner
BURIAL: Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Aaron Anderson
Phil Hays
Ian Hoskins
Greg Long
Johnny Orberson
Kevin Rafferty
DaMarco Richardson
Greg Tucker
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 18, 2021
Debrah JoAnn Berry, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late George and Pauline (Smith) Funk, was born July 2, 1952 in New York and departed this life on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Louisville at the Norton Hospital. She was 69 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Episcopal Faith. She was a former cook for hotels.
Debrah enjoyed making jewelry, cooking and spending time with her family and playing with her dogs.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson.
Debrah is survived by her husband: William E. Berry, Sr. of Campbellsville, four children: Barbara Ann Renn, Lisa Marie Hauser, William E. Berry, Jr, and Danny Roy Berry; a brother: Jimmy Moses; a sister: Margie Moses, seventeen grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor Debrah’s request, cremation rites were conducted by
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 18, 2021
Sharon Elaine Armstrong of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Garland Brooks and Elaine (Cox) Armstrong, was born June 20, 1945 in Las Cruses, New Mexico and departed this life on Friday, October 15, 2021 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Manor. She was 76 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.
Sharon was a former cosmetologist and an addiction counselor.
She is survived by two children: Lyndee Renee Duke of Germany and James Garland Nearn of Banderas, Texas; two sisters: Garlana Shipman of Big Spring, Texas and Barbara Jean Armstrong of Indianapolis, Indiana; six grandchildren; a dear friend: Jane Reams of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.
Cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
All services will be held privately.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 18, 2021
Mr. James Hullett “Jimmy” Graham of Elizabethtown was born in Louisville on July 11, 1955 to the late James and Barbara (Hicks) Graham. He departed this life on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Kensington Center in Elizabethtown, being 66 years of age. He was of the Christian faith. Mr. Graham was a talented pool player, and enjoyed the quietness of a lakeside fishing day.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
A companion: Leslie Graham of Louisville,
Three children: Mark A. Graham of Greensburg, Lindsey M. Thompson of Walton, and Andrea Harbolt and husband Luke of Louisville,
A family friend and former daughter-in-law: Tara Yates,
Three siblings: Jeanne Deweese, Joey Graham and wife Maria, and Jeff Graham, all of Louisville,
Eight grandchildren: Kobe Graham, Kali Graham, Austin Ray, Alex Ray, Jordan Chambers, Zachary Sears, Cameron Sears, and Landon Sears,
And a host of extended family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Graham on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 3:00 PM EDT (2:00 PM CDT) in the chapel of the Faith Christian Church, 708 Columbia Hwy, Greensburg, KY. Bro. Shawn Coffey will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, Oct. 23, after 11:00 AM EDT (10:00 AM CDT) until time for the service.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 17, 2021
Lena Campbell Harmon of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charlie Campbell and Flossie Colvin Campbell, was born June 3, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:50 P.M., Friday, October 15, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 82
She professed faith in Christ and was a lifelong member of Palestine Baptist Church.
Lena was a teller with Citizen’s Bank and also had worked as a switchboard operator, as well as a bookkeeper and secretary for her church. She had a great interest in genealogy and kept perfect photo albums. Lena also enjoyed gardening and tending to her roses and she had a special love for the children, as well as the senior adults she cared for over the years.
She united in marriage to Randall Harmon September 6, 1958.
Besides her husband, Randall Harmon of Campbellsville, she is also survived by two daughters: Shaune Harris and husband, Scott of Bowling Green and Randa Zopff and husband, Daniel of Peoria, Arizona; three grandchildren: Luke Zopff, Levi Zopff and Callie Harris; two sisters: Helen Burris and husband, Calvin of Campbellsville and Nora Susan Jarboe of Louisville; two sisters-in-law: Betty Campbell of Blackshear, Georgia and Jean Campbell of Buckeye, Arizona; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Lena was also preceded in death by two sisters: Carrie Mae Phillips and Louise Roberts and two brothers: C.W. Campbell and George Robert Campbell.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, October 18, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Jason Keltner
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 14, 2021
Juanita Shofner, the daughter of the late Sam Elliot and Etta Myrtle (Price) Allen, was born December 19, 1933 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 87 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Vineyard Church in Campbellsville.
She retired from Fruit of the Loom after 40 years.
She united in marriage to James Shofner in 1951, who preceded her in death in 2012.
She is survived by a son: Dylan Joe Shofner and wife Julie of Missouri; a sister: Minnie Hancock of Lebanon; two grandchildren: Aaron Joseph Shofner and Alayna Marie Shofner; a host of nieces and nephews including Debra Chandler, whom she reared for eleven years and Jane Milby.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters: Roxey Allen, Rachel Sprowles, William Allen, Emma Lee Warner Sallee, John Allen, Oddry Allen, Ethel Puyear, Mary K. Hourigan, Sadie Mable Allen.
The funeral service for Juanita Shofner will be Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
Family requests visitation after 12 Noon on Sunday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Oct 14, 2021
Sharon Gail Foley Rice, 72, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Leo Foley and Edna Long Foley was born on October 28th, 1948, and departed this life in the presence of her loving family on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
She professed her faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith. Sharon went to college and was an art major but later raised three loving sons and became a homemaker.
Survived by three sons: James Rice, Andy Rice and Joey Rice, all of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Three brothers: Arnold Foley of Campbellsville; Jerry Foley of Greensburg; and Donnie Foley and his wife Debbie of Campbellsville.
One sister: Georgia Bowen of Campbellsville.
VISITATION: Monday, October 18th, 2021, from 11am-1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Monday, October 18th, 2021, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Sharon Gail Foley Rice at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Oct 14, 2021
Earl Edward Beams, 82, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Everett Edward Beams and Gladys Marie Allen, was born April 14th, 1939, in Taylor County and departed this life on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021, at his home.
He professed his faith in Christ and attended Grace Mission Church. Earl was a retired purchasing agent at Campbellsville Industries and an Army Veteran.
He united in marriage to Shirley Ann Beams on June 1st, 1963, and she preceded him in death on March 8th, 2017.
Survived by two loving children: Marie Dudley of Campbellsville; Steve Beams and wife Rhonda Beams of Campbellsville.
Six grandchildren: Megan Marie Dudley of Burlington; Cameron Dudley of Burlington; Alyssa Dudley of Campbellsville; Ashley Burton and her husband, Rodney of Columbia; Daniel Beams of Campbellsville; and Brenna Lenz and her husband, Andy of Campbellsville.
Six great grandchildren: Camden Dudley of Campbellsville; Ethan Burton, Audra Burton, and Asher Burton, all of Columbia; Easton Beams of Campbellsville; and Macy Lenz of Campbellsville.
Besides his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by:
Three sisters: Veda Bowen, Frances Skaggs, and Anna Marilyn Beams
One brother: Junior Allan Beams.
Pallbearers: Daniel Beams, Rodney Burton, Andy Lenz, Mickey Sapp, Ryan Abrell, and Cameron Dudley.
VISITATION: Saturday, October 16th, 2021, from 10:00am-2:00pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Saturday, October 16th, 2021, at 2:00pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Bro. Larry Harrah will be officiating the service.
Burial to follow in Beams Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy please take the form of donations to Alzheimer’s Foundation 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 Mr. Earl Edward Beams at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Oct 14, 2021
Mitchell Clayton Seaborne, 79, of Speck Ridge Community was born in Taylor County on November 5th, 1941, to the late Coakley D. Seaborne and Vernie Mae Williams Seaborne of the Speck Community of Taylor County Kentucky and departed this life on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021, at his home in Taylor County.
He professed his faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.
Mitchell is survived by his wife, Maureen Gribbins Seaborne and mother of his children, who were united in marriage March 12th, 1971. They have one daughter Kathy Jo England and husband Wes of Campbellsville and one son Wesley Clayton Seaborne of Campbellsville.
Survived by one sister: Phyllis (Roland) Fennell of Shepherdsville.
Two brothers: Norman Seaborne and Coakley Seaborne Jr., both of Campbellsville.
Four grandchildren: Dalton Adkins and Dakota Slone, both of Campbellsville; Drake Seaborne and Lilly Seaborne, of Hart County.
Four step granddaughters: Ashley Crain and husband, Brad; Shelby Burton and husband, Chase, Hannah England, and Tiffany Lamer and husband Nicky, all of Campbellsville.
Besides his parents Mitchell is proceeded in death by:
Three brothers David Seaborne, Paul Seaborne (both died in infancy), and Phillip Seaborne.
Two sisters: Mildred (Travis) Giles and Becky Seaborne Brown.
Mitchell graduated from Taylor County in 1960 and had attended Speck School for primary. He joined the navy in 1960 for a 4-year enlistment. Mitchell worked at Ford Motor, GE, Ingersoll Ran, owned and operated the Bean Pot Restaurant, ran Taylor County Stockyard Restaurant, and his final beloved job as a member of the State Highway Department where he loved to mow and ran the salt trucks in winter. He retired after 25 years of working for the State Highway Department.
He was a lover of history and aspired earlier to be a history professor, he loved a slick mowed yard, was also an avid UK Basketball fan, coach of many local youth sports of girls and boys, he was in the democratic party and loved his children and grandchildren.
Pallbearers: Harold Gribbins, Drake Seaborne, Dakota Slone, Wes England, Dalton Adkins, and Nicholas Lamer.
Honorary Pallbearers: Norman Seaborne, Coakley Seaborne Jr, Bernie Mings, and Jerry Tucker.
VISITATION: October 15th, 2021, from 10:00-1:00pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: October 15th, 2021, at 1:00pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Bro. Richie Carroll will be officiating the service.
Burial to follow at Tallow Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy please take the form of donations to Alzheimer’s Foundation 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 Mr. Mitchell Seaborne at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 13, 2021
Mrs. Martha Nell (Pruitt) White of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Campbellsville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Green County on August 10, 1941, she was 80 years and 2 months of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. White was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and Campbellsville Apparel. She was an avid University of Kentucky fan, and she especially enjoyed working and spending time with her church friends.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her husband: Bobby Howard “Pete” White,
Two sons: Bobby Joe White and Kevin White,
Two siblings: Donnie Pruitt and wife Rita, and Mary Alice Shoopman and husband Jim, all of Green County,
And a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 PM EDT (4:00-7:00 PM CDT). All attendees are requested to wear a facial covering.
She will be laid to rest in the Brookside Cemetery at a later date.
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