Hilda Hall, 53

Posted by on Feb 19, 2021

Mrs. Hilda Anna Mae Hall of Lebanon was born on August 31, 1967 to Hilda Mae (Gunter) Perkins and the late Arnold B. Abell. She departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hardin Hospital in Elizabethtown. She was a long-time employee of Captain D’s in Lebanon and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Hall cherished her role as a grandmother, and will long be remembered as a compassionate and caring lady.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Three children: Pamela Michelle Hall and companion Bobby Hutchison, Richard Hall, Jr., and Jessica Lynn Hall, all of Lebanon,

Two half-siblings: Carolyn Smothers of Campbellsville, and Raymond Perkins, Jr. of Bradfordsville,

Ten grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Hall on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Cremation will be accorded her after the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 22, from 10:30 AM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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Janet Cox

Posted by on Feb 18, 2021

Janet Cox, daughter of the late George Scudder and Lena Harcourt Scudder, was born December 19, 1944 in St. Omer, Indiana. She died at 7:20 P.M., Monday, February 15, 2021 in Somerset. Age: 76
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. Janet enjoyed spending time with her grandsons, doing puzzles and watching westerns.
She united in marriage to Willard Cox and he preceded her in death July 6, 2002.
She is survived by two sons: James Cox and wife, Amanda of Nancy and Walter Imel of Shelbyville, Indiana; two stepsons: Bobby Cox of Campbellsville and Paul Cox and wife, Cedell of Shepherdsville; two grandsons: Carson Cox and Carter Cox of Nancy; two sisters: Helen Hudson of Ferdinand, Indiana and Paulette McDonald and husband, Wilson of St. Omer, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one stepdaughter and two stepsons: Gay Reed, Don Cox and James O’Neal Cox; three brothers and two sisters: Robert Scudder, Dennis Scudder, Gene Scudder, Laverna Scudder and Cathy Robinson.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 22, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 22, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy
BURIAL: Noel Family Cemetery, Casey County, Kentucky
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE NOEL FAMILY CEMETERY FUND AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

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William “Bill” Morrison

Posted by on Feb 17, 2021


William “Bill” Morrison of Campbellsville, son of the late John Wesley Morrison and Dessie Wright Morrison, was born May 10, 1937 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 7:40 P.M., Monday, February 15, 2021 in Hodgenville. Age: 83
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Faith Covenant Ministries.
Bill served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War Era having served in Germany.
He was the retired owner and operator of Bill’s Camper & Dixon Mowers for more than thirty years. He graduated from Barber School and worked as a barber for several years before moving to Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Josie Cox August 24, 1963.
Bill’s main hobby was playing the guitar and his family considered him to be a good husband, Dad and Pa.
Besides his wife, Josie Morrison of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Donna Morrison of New Albany, Indiana; one granddaughter, Emily Elise Morrison of New Albany, Indiana; one brother, Howard Morrison and wife, Sharon of California; three sisters-in-law: Floye Marple and Stella Morrison of Campbellsville and Eula Morrison of Albany; one brother-in-law, R. J. Overton of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister: James A. Morrison, Charles Morrison, Edward Morrison, Elton Morrison and Nancy Baldock Overton.
VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
Masks are required and social distancing observed
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Wayne Qualls
BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Mark Baldock
Mike Baldock
Dustin Barnes
Slade Barnes
Kent Bland
Johnnie Morrison
Tommie Morrison
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO JONES CHAPEL CEMETERY FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Rev. W. Ken Forman

Posted by on Feb 17, 2021

Rev. W. Ken Forman died at home in Campbellsville with his wife Pat Glasscock Forman, and daughter Cathy nearby, early Monday, February 15, 2021. He was 93, a longtime member of Campbellsville Baptist Church and had served in professional ministry for more than 60 years.
Born September 26, 1927, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William Arnold Forman and Inez Violet Miller Forman, his family moved to Crescent Springs, Kentucky, following the 1937 flood. He graduated from Dixie Heights High School and in 1947, left farm work to become a laborer at the Latonia Refinery of Standard Oil Co. Calling him “Mr. Versatility,” an article in The Sohioan at the time, said Ken enjoyed work in the yard department of the plant, “where his natural handiness as a fixer could find an outlet”.
In October of 1948, Ken married his childhood sweetheart, Wilma Marie Pack, who preceded him in death May 11, 2007. As young marrieds, they were active in “The Utopia Club”, a group interested in agriculture and farming as a way of life. These ideals materialized later in life with his “Peaceful Valley Farm” and sorghum mill. They had embarked on a life carrying him to Sohio research labs in Cleveland and from there to further education back in Kentucky and more than 60 years of pioneer mission ministry and full-time church and Convention staff work.
Ken remarried in January 2012 and served with his wife Pat, on the board at Homeplace on Green River, a historic 200 acre farm first settled in 1805 and being developed to promote rural American culture and local history and opportunities to experience life on the farm. In addition, they worked extensively together in local ministry to senior adults.
Besides his wife, Pat, Rev. Forman is survived by two sons and four daughters: Dr. David Forman and wife, Donna Jo of Midway, Gary Forman and wife, Janie of Frankfort, Cathy Brandon and husband, David of Glendale, Cindy Perkins and husband, Tommy, and Lorri Hardy and husband, Jim of Campbellsville, Jenny Hughes and husband, Lorne of Carlisle, and two step-children: Marsha Benningfield and husband, Dickie, and Melisa Morris and husband, Mark, both of Campbellsville. In addition he has prayed almost daily for fifteen grandchildren; twenty two great-grandchildren; and recently one great-great-grandchild!

He is also survived by one brother and one sister: Jack Forman and wife, Sue of Hendersonville, Tennessee; one sister, Carol Clayton and husband, Howard of San Antonio, Texas; four brothers and sisters-in-law: Charlie Pack and wife, Mary of Taylor Mill, Albert Pack of Cold Spring, Penny Pack of Port Orange, Florida, and Joan Forman of Erlanger, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Donald Forman and Robert Forman.

Feeling the call to full-time or bi-vocational Christian ministry in the early 60’s, Ken moved his family back to Kentucky to attend Campbellsville College, where he paid his way with “Versatility” jobs on the maintenance staff and as pastor of Yuma Baptist Mission where he lead revival meetings, performed the first wedding at the church building, and ordained young preachers.
While pastoring Mt. Roberts Baptist Church, Rev. Forman suffered a catastrophic fall that left him in casts for many months, but he was able to continue to minister in different ways, even performing a wedding at their home in casts.
He attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to work toward a master of divinity degree, and then moved his family to west-central Ohio to found a Baptist mission in Celina. Five years later the family returned to Kentucky to allow him to complete his seminary degree while mission pastoring with Shelbyville Baptist Church. Eventually they moved back to Campbellsville where he served on the staff of Campbellsville Baptist Church as Associate Pastor with J. Chester Badgett.
He took the jobs of painter, builder, teacher, farmer and friend to thousands over the years and always saw “God’s Appointments” where others sometimes might see chance meetings. His sense of humor, his smile, and unflagging hope characterized all his interactions.
Many other versatility and building mission endeavors sprang from that, including terms as associational Director of Missions in Bracken and Franklin Baptist Associations, a time on the Kentucky Baptist Convention Staff in direct missions, Board of Directors of The Western Recorder state Baptist paper, and terms on the Executive Boards of the Ohio and Kentucky Baptist Conventions. He and his family enjoyed missions travel around the world, and in Kentucky, his “Last Chance Quartets” at World Mission Conferences always added a special dimension. In recent years his work at Campbellsville Baptist Church was with the “Young at Heart” seniors group and he continued relationships with Campbellsville University Church Relations committees and other alumni activities.
Several times in recent years he has said he wanted to be sure the last thing people remember about him is the quote from 3 John 4, “No greater joy can I have than this, to hear that my children follow the truth.”
VISITION: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home with private funeral to follow.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO LIFELINE PILOTS, GIDEONS BIBLES OR THE WILMA FORMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Audrey “Jeanette” Elmore

Posted by on Feb 15, 2021

 

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Audrey “Jeanette” Elmore, 85, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Howard Leslie Malone and Rindie Roots Malone, was born in Taylor County on May 7th, 1935, and departed this life peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville, Kentucky.
Ms. Elmore professed her faith in Christ and was of Methodist faith. Jeanette was a retired Quality Inspector for Fruit of the Loom. She was well-respected and was appreciated for her kindness and compassion as a friend and co-worker.
Jeanette’s greatest joy in life though was being the mother to her two sons (Stephen and Patrick) and “Manette” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ms. Elmore leaves to cherish her memory her two sons: Stephen Elmore and his wife, Kaye of Campbellsville, KY, and Patrick Elmore and his wife, Jamie of Shepherdsville, KY.
Five grandchildren: Jason Elmore and Ben Elmore both of Campbellsville, KY. Audrey Elmore and Madison Elmore both of Shepherdsville, KY. Kristy Elmore-Hensley and her husband Donnie of Columbia, KY.
Two great-grandchildren: Jaden Elmore and Lily Elmore both of Campbellsville, KY.
Three sisters: Glenda Mattingly and her husband Burt of Campbellsville, KY. Irene Begley of Louisville, KY and Shirley Bright of Campbellsville, KY.
Her former husband, William Lewis Elmore, who has been a lifelong friend. Also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
A walk-through visitation will be held Saturday, February 20th, 2021, from 12pm-2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 20th, 2021, at 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens in Campbellsville, Kentucky. J.C. Mings will be officiating the service for Mrs. Audrey “Jeanette” Elmore.
Pallbearers: Stephen Elmore, Patrick Elmore, Jason Elmore, Benjamin Elmore, William Lewis Elmore, and Kristy Elmore-Hensley.
The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Gideon Bibles.
Social distancing guidelines and masks are required upon entering the building.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Audrey “Jeanette” Elmore at our funeral home. God bless you during this difficult time
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Mary Marcum

Posted by on Feb 15, 2021

Mary Marcum, daughter of the late Ollie Wise and Lucettie Harmon Wise, was born April 1, 1916 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 3:55 A.M., Monday, February 15, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 104
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Spurlington United Methodist Church.
She loved everybody and especially enjoyed quilting and working in her flowers.
She united in marriage to Stanley Marcum January 7, 1936 and he preceded her in death December 9, 1987.
Mary is survived by a special niece, Linda Atwood of Campbellsville; a special cousin, Audra Riggs of Campbellsville; several other nieces and nephews: Edna Akers, Doris Key, Sandra Lambert and Denise Lee of Indiana, Donna Mershon, Hilda Garner and Sandra Keltner of Campbellsville, Debbie Rakes and Dale Shofner of Lebanon and Daryl Shofner of Winchester and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters: Otha Lee Wise, Ethel Cox, Ruby Shofner and Helen Hash and her step-mother, Hettie Wise
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VISITATION: 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Robert Morris BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Clyde Everett Pruitt, 72

Posted by on Feb 14, 2021

Clyde Everett Pruitt of Campbellsville, the son of the late Ervin and Bertha (Sanders) Pruitt, was born April 2, 1948 in Larue County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 72 years of age.

He had made a profession of Faith in Christ and was a former pastor in the Baptist Church.

He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army.

He was a retired special education teacher in the Nelson, Hart and Marion County school district.

He enjoyed traveling, camping and a full-time RV fanatic.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers: Betty Pierce, Jerry Wayne Pruitt and one as an infant.

Survivors include his wife: Rebecca ‘Becky” (Morgan) Pruitt; a daughter: Robin Marrs and husband Greg and one granddaughter: Sarah Marrs all of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service for Clyde Everett Pruitt will be conducted Monday, February 22, 2021 at 2:30 P.M. at the Lebanon National Cemetery. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home parking lot at approx 1:45 P.M.

Family requests visitation on Sunday, February 21, 2021 from 4-7 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

There will be no visitation on Monday.

Memorials are suggested to the Crusade for Children, which can be made at the funeral home.

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Mr Lewis “Bird” Weatherford

Posted by on Feb 12, 2021

Mr. Lewis “Bird” Weatherford, 85, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Wilbur Weatherford and Lela Hoskins Weatherford was born in Taylor County on September 24th, 1935, and departed this life on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.
Mr. Weatherford professed his faith in Christ and was a member of Elkhorn Methodist Church. He was a retired Southern States employee after working 42 years for Southern States from September 1956 – September 1997. Bird loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids. He loved to farm, work with his cows, and loved his dog, Punkin.
Mr. Weatherford is survived by his loving wife of sixty-six years of marriage, Mrs. Wanda Faye Bertram Weatherford, having united in marriage on July 28th, 1954.
Mr. Weatherford is also survived by one daughter and one son: Patricia and her husband Ronald “Sam” Porter of Campbellsville. David and his wife Pam Weatherford of Campbellsville.
Two grandchildren: Karen Hardin and her husband Tye of Campbellsville. Janet and her husband Dustin Barnes of Campbellsville.
Four great-grandchildren: Lane Hardin, Lela Hardin, Jackson Barnes, and Dalton Barnes, all of Campbellsville.
Two sister-in-laws: Betty Scott and Louvenia Weatherford, both of Campbellsville.
Besides his parents, Mr. Weatherford is preceded in death by one sister and two brothers: Marian Perkins, R.H. Weatherford, and Hoover Weatherford.
A walk-through visitation will be held Saturday, February 13th, 2021, from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 14th, 2021, at 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Bro. Bill Davenport and Bro. Ronnie Dooley will be officiating the service.
The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Gideons Bibles which can be made at the funeral home.
Social distancing guidelines and masks are required upon entering building.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Lewis “Bird” Weatherford at our funeral home. God bless you during this difficult time.

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Dr. William R. “Randy” Davenport

Posted by on Feb 12, 2021


William Randolph Davenport was born on Dec 8, 1925 and left this earthly life on February 10, 2021. He is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Randy was born in Pineville, Missouri to Jesse Mitchell and Helene Vail Davenport. The fifth of six children, Randy grew up on a farm in rural southwest Missouri, where he learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and love of family. Those early life lessons served him well, as he went on to accomplish much during his life.
Randy enlisted in the Navy near the end of WWII, and was sent for naval training at the University of Louisville where he completed his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at University of Louisville. It was at U of L that he met his wife of 73 years, Janet Chambers. He went on to earn his master’s and doctorate of Education at the University of Arkansas. After working as a teacher and principal in the public schools, he was a professor of education at both Butler University and the University of Michigan, Flint, serving as chairman of the department. In 1969, he became President of Campbellsville College (University), in Campbellsville, KY, serving in that position until his retirement in 1988.
Randy was passionate about the Gideon Ministry that provides scripture placement in the United States and internationally. He held many positions in this organization, serving as International President for several years. Baptist by denomination and a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church, Randy served in many capacities, including serving as choir director, Sunday school teacher and deacon. His singular goal was to serve the Lord and find opportunities to show Jesus to others.
In public, Randy held many leadership positions in various organizations. At home, he was a kind and gentle father, loving husband, and caring grandfather, who had the time to answer questions, listen to concerns, or tell stories. He loved music, books, and poetry. Until his final days, he could still quote entire poems he had learned in his childhood.
Randy is survived by his wife, Janet, and his children Liz Wilson(Bill), Martin (Sue), Mary and Susan; his 7 grand-children BJ, Jon, Mike Wilson; Ben Stewart (Shannon), Jenny Davenport, Abbie Stovall (Daniel), Julie Davenport; 3 great-grandchildren Noah Stewart, Braeden Stewart, William Stovall; and Kim Byram. He was Uncle Randy to many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Melvin Davenport, Lawrence Davenport, Joe Davenport, Louise Dill and Jessie Atkinson
Deep gratitude from the family to all that loved and cared for him over the past several years: Louise, Rita, Josh, Mary, Patricia, Debbie, Margaret, Lindsey, and Hosparus Health of Green River.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts of Gideon Bibles or donations to Campbellsville University.
Services will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ransdell Chapel on the campus of Campbellsville University. Visitation will be prior to the service at beginning at 1:00.

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John “Jr” Stearman, 86

Posted by on Feb 11, 2021

John “Junior” Stearman, of Greensburg, the son of the late John and Elsie (Darnell) Stearman, was born April 24, 1934 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in Louisville at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center. He was 86 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Bethlehem Baptist Church and South Greensburg Baptist Church. He was a former automobile body repairman for Goff Motors in Greensburg.

He united in marriage to Creacy Jane (Howard) Stearman, who preceded him in death.

Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Tom and Vernon Stearman.

He is survived a daughter and son: Janie Cox and husband Barry of Campbellsville and Steve Stearman and wife Janet of Greenburg; two brothers: Paul Stearman and wife Nanette of Henderson and Raymond Stearman of Lebanon; four grandchildren: Shae Jones, Carlee Milby, Brandon Dudgeon and Dakota Smith; six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

A private graveside service will be held at Darnell Cemetery in Green County.

Rev. Wilburn Bonta will be officiating

THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION PRIOR TO SERVICE!!!!

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

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