Delena Faye Burton

Posted by on Mar 20, 2021

Delena Faye Burton, 76, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Linus Bright and Avis (England) Bright was born in Taylor County on January 29th, 1945, and departed this life peacefully on Saturday, March 19th, 2021, at her home in Campbellsville, Kentucky.

She was united in marriage on December 27th, 1963 to Jerry Dale Burton, who preceded her in death on June 7th, 1998.

Faye professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Feathersburg Church of God. She loved to garden in her spare time. Faye lived and found true joy in cooking and baking for family and friends. She loved spending time with family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was always there whenever needed; she truly possessed a “servant’s heart”.

She worked at Fruit of the Loom and retired after 30 years. Ms. Burton was not one to remain idle, so she went on to work another 11 years for the Taylor County School System and subsequently retired.

Faye leaves to cherish her memory one son and one  daughter:  Tracy Burton of Adair County and Kecia Burress and husband Allen of Elkhorn, Kentucky.

She is also survived by five sisters and two brothers: Christine Greer, Judy Brockman, Willard Bright, Margaret Burress, Alvin (Judy) Bright, and Patricia (Gary) Gray all of Campbellsville, KY; and Rita (Jack) Moore of Louisville, KY.

She loved and enjoyed all three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren: Dustan Burress, Austin Burress, and Jessica Johnson (Joe); Isaac Burress, Nathan Burress, Rylee Burress, Laura Johnson, Sarah Johnson, and Allie Jo Johnson.

Also survived by one brother-in-law Randall Brockman: nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by two sisters:  Doris Jean Wilson and Lorena Brockman.

A walk-through visitation will be Monday, March 22nd, 2021, from 4:00 to 8:00pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville, KY.

Funeral will be Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021, at 11:00am EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville, KY. Service to be led by Bro. Alex Cox

Burial to follow at Haven Hill Cemetery in Adair County.

The family has requested the expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Feathersburg Church of God youth and children fund and can be made at the funeral home.

The staff at Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Delena Faye Burton at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

 

 

 

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Mary Ann Brown

Posted by on Mar 18, 2021

Mary Ann Brown of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Alvis Brown and Martha Melton Brown was born March 13, 1935 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:58 P.M., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in Glasgow. Age: 86
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Sunny Hill Drive Church of Christ.
Mary Ann began her career in health care at Rosary Hospital, taking classes in nursing care in the basement of the hospital taught by the nuns. She continued her career for more than fifty years in what was later Taylor Regional Hospital; most of her work was in the nursery caring for the newborns.
She loved her church family and coworkers and enjoyed traveling as often as possible and was an avid University Of Kentucky fan.
Mary Ann is survived by one sister-in-law, Helen Brown of Park City; four nieces and three nephews: Pam Glover of Cecilia, Vetta White, Butch Brown and Jolene Keith of Park City, Steve Brown of Owensboro Alice Walker of Cave City and Doyle Jones of Arkansas; a special friend, Carlene Newton of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Millard Brown, a sister, Virginia Brown in infancy; three half- brothers and one- half sister and five nephews: Jason Brown, Marvin Jones, Rodney Brown, Phillip Brown, and Donnie Ray Brown.
VISITATION: 11:00 A.M., – 1:00 P.M. Saturday, FOLLOWING SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND WEARING MASKS
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Parrott &
Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Steve Lee
BURIAL: Cedar Hill Cemetery in Clinton County
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES

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Charlotte Hovious, 69

Posted by on Mar 15, 2021

Charlotte Ann Hovious of Elk Horn in the Knifley Commuity, the daughter of the late Wayne and Kathleen (Jones) Davis, was born March 11, 1952 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Louisville at the University Hospital. She was 69 years of age.

She retired from Fruit of the Loom after 25 years of service and was of the Methodist Faith.

Charlotte enjoyed playing bingo, going on trips, dancing and spending time with family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Monica Hovious-Houghlin and a brother: Jerry Davis.

Survivors include: her husband: Roger Hovious of Elk Horn; a b brother: Johnny Davis of Elk Horn a half-brother: Danny Grant and wife Julia of South Carolina; two sisters-in-law: Deborah Davis and Marsha Humphress and husband Alvin and a brother-in-law: Phil Hovious and wife Sherry all of Elk Horn and a host of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Charlotte Ann Hovious will be Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Chappel Cemetery at Knifley.

Bro. Tony Streeval will be officiating.

Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Tuesday until time for the service.

Social distancing and masks are required.

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David G. O’Banion

Posted by on Mar 15, 2021

David G. O’Banion of Campbellsville, son of the late J. V. and Jeanette Gaines O’Banion, was born on January 14, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky. He died at 5:15 A.M., Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 80
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
David served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1967 to 1972.
David graduated from Taylor County High School. He loved working on his parents’ farm where they raised chickens and milked Guernsey Dairy Cattle. He was very active in the Future Farmers of America and shows his Guernsey cattle with his brother, Doug. He first attended Campbellsville College after high school and later attended the University of Kentucky and received his BS in Agriculture in 1964. David and his wife, Charlotte, started their career in 1965 and worked side by side for over fifty years. They first had an H&R Block franchise in Cynthiana and then Harrodsburg. They left H&R Block in 1976 to start the family business of O’Banion Tax Service and Accounting. David and Charlotte also owned and operated O’Banion Farms, raising purebred swine, beef cattle and crops.
David was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved and supported his children, grandchildren and any youth that needed assistance, mentorship or friendship. David loved life and was often heard remarking that he had lived a blessed life and he would do nothing different if he had it to do over again. He truly loved being kind to all, always greeted others with a smile that would light up the room and set an exceptional example for his family.
He united in marriage to the love of his life, the late Charlotte Marie Sheeley August 15, 1964. She preceded him in death April 21, 2020.
David is survived by his three daughters: Kim O’Banion and Becky Briggs and husband, Ken of Campbellsville and Jennifer Carrender and husband, Daniel of Statesville, North Carolina; five grandchildren: Korri Briggs and fiance’, Isaac Thompson, Jace Briggs, Daniel Carrender, Ben Carrender and Gabe Carrender; two step-grandchildren: Marti Watson and Charlie Briggs; one brother, Douglas and wife, Gay O’Banion of Olathe, Kansas, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sherry and Steve Craycraft of Cynthiana; special caregivers: Pat Davis and Darren Keltner; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Joey Hicks
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veteran Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TAYLOR COUNTY FFA AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Mary Ann Anderson Obituary

Posted by on Mar 14, 2021

Mary Ann (Kerr) Anderson, 76, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Wayne McElroy and Bessie (Kerr) McElroy was born in Adair County on September 18th, 1944, and departed this life peacefully on Saturday, March 13th, 2021, at Green Hill Rehab and Nursing Home in Greensburg, Kentucky.

She was united in marriage to Danny L. Anderson, who preceded her in death.

Ms. Anderson professed her faith in Christ and was of Pentecostal faith.  She was a member of Daughters of Veteran’s years ago.  She loved embroidery in her spare time.  Ms. Anderson enjoyed watching Perry Mason tv show.

Ms. Anderson leaves to cherish her memory is two daughters and one son:  Bessie Bennett and her husband, Charles of Campbellsville; Wayne Carson and fiancé Suzanne Turner of Barbourville, Kentucky; and Elizabeth Leggett and her husband, Scott of Campbellsville.

One brother and two sisters:  Charles McElroy of Cincinnati, Ohio; Carole Helton and her husband, Herb of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Cheryl Weinstiger of Winchester, Indiana.

Twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A host of nieces and nephews, and other family members.

Besides her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters:  Danny McElroy, Alice Havlick, Marica McElroy, Marvin McElroy, Donnie McElroy, and Martha McElroy.

A walk-through visitation will be Thursday, March 18th, 2021, from 11am EST till 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville,

Funeral will be Thursday, March 18th, 2021, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow at Free Union Church Cemetery in Adair County.

Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering building.

The staff at Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Mary Ann Anderson at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Shirley Bell

Posted by on Mar 14, 2021

Shirley Bell of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Elmer Lee Lewis and Nona Ethel Underwood Lewis was born February 24, 1943 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:53 P.M., Friday, March 12, 2021 in Glasgow. Age: 78
She professed faith in Christ early in life and was of the Baptist Faith.
She was retired from Taylor Regional Hospital after twenty-four years of service and had worked at Wishy Washy Laundry for several years previously.
Shirley enjoyed many activities like dancing, shopping, dining out, traveling and spending time with her family. She also loved her flowers and being outdoors.
She united in marriage to Donald Eugene Bell who preceded her in death in 1982.
Shirley is survived by one daughter, Nona Wise and husband, Paul of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Fayth Wise of Campbellsville, Kristy Thompson and husband, Erick, David Allen Thompson and wife, Brandy and Nathan Thompson of Greensburg and Daniel Thompson of Elizabethtown; six great-grandchildren: Zander Thompson, Samuel Thompson, Noah Thompson, Charity Thompson, Andrea Thompson and James Thompson of Greensburg; one brother, Buck Lewis and wife, Wanda of Campbellsville; a sister-in-law, Barbara Shirleen Brewer; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Thompson and one sister and two brothers: Nancy Giles, Norman Lewis and Ronnie Lewis.
WALK-THRU VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday following social distancing guidelines; masks are required

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Steve Skaggs and Ronald Lewis
BURIAL: Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Keith Bell
Steve Giles
Steve Grady
Mike Lee
Steve McDaniel
Brett Sapp

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

FAMILY REQUESTS NO FOOD BE BROUGHT TO THEIR HOUSE OR THE FUNERAL HOME.

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Samuel Everett Parson

Posted by on Mar 13, 2021

Samuel Everett Parson, son of the late Lawrence Parson and Pauline Smith Parson. Was born February 23, 1936 in Green County, Kentucky and graduated to Heaven March 12, 2021 in Campbellsville, Kentucky at the age of 85.
He was retired from Fruit of the Loom after forty years with the company. He professed faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrated that faith through a life of kindness, honesty and integrity. He was an active member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple, where he often served as song leader. He was a gifted singer, loved gospel music and at one time sang with the Joymakers Gospel Group.
Sam was known as a gentle, caring, hardworking, generous person. He loved participating in and watching sports, doing yard work, serving at his church and spending time with friends and family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Margaret Wise Parson, one son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Debbie Parson of Campbellsville, Kentucky; three grandchildren: Kurtis Parson and wife, Corah and Brianne Parson of Great Falls, Montana and Alaina Ramsay and husband, Ryan of Charleston, Tennessee. He also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren: Alexandra and Caleb Owens, Micah and Mason Parson and Jade, Taya and Eliza Ramsay. He is survived by a sister, Glenda Lawson and two sisters-in-law: Pauline Wise and Brenda Parson of Campbellsville as well as several nieces and nephews and may other relatives and friends.
Samuel was also preceded in death by one brother, David Parson June 30, 2015.

VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Campbellsville Baptist Temple

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Campbellsville Baptist Temple by Pastor Jase Divens

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO VICTORY PRESS BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Bernard Joseph Hezik, 58

Posted by on Mar 12, 2021

Mr. Bernard Joseph Hezik of Campbellsville was born in Ludlow, Massachusetts on October 8, 1962. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital, being 58 years, 5 months, and 1 day of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Hezik was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served 9 years as a nuclear power machinist. It was during those times that he met his wife, Mrs. Judith (Pomrenke) Hezik. After leaving the Navy, he joined civilian life as a computer technician and a mechanic. He spent the latter part of his life on his motorcycle enjoying the freedom of the road with his wife, raising Scottish Highland cattle, or relaxing at home with his loyal Great Dane, Lola.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Judith Hezik of Campbellsville,
His mother: Shelby Jean (Long) Folwell of Mississippi,
A daughter: Alex Hezik and companion Russell Harwood of Bowling Green,
Seven siblings: Kerry Nessmith and wife Betsey of Maine, Walter Hezik of Maine, Barbara Lee of Mississippi, Judy Hezik of Mississippi, Mary Gordon of Georgia, Kathy Brookshire and husband Norman of Georgia, and Sheri Bridges and husband Bill of South Carolina,
His mother-in-law: Mary Bender of Michigan,
Sister-in-laws: Debra Hansen and husband Robert of Wisconsin, and Mary Cooper and husband Stephen of Michigan and a host of extended family and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Hezik.

Cremation was chosen by the family.
There are no public memorial services scheduled at this time.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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John Robert Mitchell

Posted by on Mar 11, 2021

John Robert Mitchell of Campbellsville son of Jeannie Speed Seaborne and the late George Bert Mitchell, was born May 13, 1977 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 5:30 A.M., March 9, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 43

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Jeannie and Gary Seaborne of Campbellsville; three brothers: Woody Mitchell, Billy Mitchell and Joe David Mitchell and wife, Kim of Campbellsville; one step-brother and one step-sister: Donnie Seaborne of Campbellsville and Jennifer Callison and husband, Tim of Bowling Green; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many other relatives and friends.

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PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GREEN RIVER MINISTRIES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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James “Buddy” Moore

Posted by on Mar 11, 2021

James “Buddy” Moore of Campbellsville, son of the late James Tallie Moore and Virginia Cheatham Moore, was born June 24, 1941 in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 4:16 P.M., Monday, March 8, 2021 in Louisville. Age: 79

Buddy Moore came to Campbellsville when he was 19 years old to begin his dream by opening his very own shoe store, “Moore’s Shoe Shop”. He was one of the most successful “Red Wing” dealers in this part of the United States and was awarded many certificates for “Outstanding Salesmanship”. He had an outstanding talent for orthopedic work and shoe repair and loved what he did. On March 4th, he celebrated 60 years of business in the same location at 103 South Central Avenue in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He said many times that God left him on this Earth to help people be able to walk straight.

A Proclamation was made by the County Judge Executive Barry Smith declaring March 4th “Buddy Moore Day”.

As a young man, he was instrumental in establishing the “Sea-ville Divers”. He went on to be honored as an Honorary Fire-Rescue Chief by Mayor Tony Young in December 2018.

He was a faithful member of The First United Methodist Church where he served on many committees including: Chairman of Trustees, Finance Committee & Administrative Board.

One of his most cherished moments was when he won the Campbellsville Country Club Duffers Golf Tournament where he was a member for 50 plus years.
He was a dedicated leader of a local Boys Scouts of America troop for many years.

He was a member of the Taylor County Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association. He was a loving husband, father & grandfather and a faithful friend to so many.

Buddy Moore lived life to the fullest!

He united in marriage to Roberta York June 3, 1961.

Besides his wife, Roberta Moore of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son, Dr. James B. Moore, Jr. and one daughter, Paula Moore Kirby and husband, Ron; one grandson, Landon York Moore, one granddaughter, Katherine Kirby Smith and husband, Austin; one brother, J. Larry Moore and wife, Sheila; one brother-in-law, Sherman York and wife, Betty Sue; one sister-in-law, Frances Sewell and husband, Jack; one nephew, Steven Moore PhD., two nieces, Jina Moore Blont, PhD. and Melissa Tallent; four honorary family members: Mary Farmer, Reagan Spoon, Ping Zhou and Sophia Roberta Zhou; and many other relatives and friends.

Buddy was also preceded in death by a brother, Carroll Moore. Special thanks to Dr. Rogers, Dr. Lissanu, Dr. James Angel, Dr. Ben Angel, Sherri Angel, Mary Tena Smith and staff at Taylor Regional Oncology and our local EMS and Air Evac Lifeteam.

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PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville conducted by Rev. Paul J. Dicken, Rev. Gary McGuffey, Dr. Neil Salvaterra, Rev. Earl West and Rev. Ron Young **Due to Covid there will be no visitation prior to the service** Those attending will be able to have a final viewing as they exit the chapel. Seating will begin at 2:30P.M.

PRAYER & PROCESSIONAL: 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 15, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home with the procession to travel pass Moore’s Shoe Shop for the final time and onto his final resting place

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 12:00 P.M. EST., Monday March 15, 2021 Lands Chapel Cemetery, 8978 North Highway 127, Albany, Kentucky (Taking the route that crosses the Wolfe Creek Dam)

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE BUDDY MOORE SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY, THE BUDDY MOORE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE, GIDEON BIBLES OR THE RENOVATION FUND AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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