Mark and Lisa Cheatham

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 17, 2020

Mr. Mark Davis Cheatham, son of the late Davis and Evelyn Ruth “Shorty” (Feese) Cheatham, was born in Adair County on October 4, 1959. About two and a half years later, on March 18, 1962, Mrs. Lisa Cheatham, daughter of the late Charles and Betty Lou (Tullis) Tucker, was born in Taylor County. On April 10, 1981, they united in marriage, beginning an inseparable journey through life.

On Friday, December 11, 2020, at the age of 61, Mark succumbed to complications of Covid-19 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville. On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at the age of 58, Lisa joined him in eternity after losing her battle with the same disease.

Mark was a heavy equipment operator for the Kentucky Department of Transportation and Lisa was a jobs coordinator for Eastern Kentucky University, but together they were the owners of Featherway Farms. They cherished the time they spent with each other and rarely was one seen without the other. They both loved to travel and were active members in the Soule Chapel United Methodist Church. If the weather was decent and they weren’t fishing, and hunting season wasn’t in (mostly for Mark) or there wasn’t enough people around to start a Rook game (usually for Lisa), there was a pretty good chance they were riding together on their motorcycle. Both of them loved to laugh; they understood how to make life better for those around them, and they regularly chose the paths in life that would brighten peoples spirits.

They leave to mourn their passing:

Two daughters: Jama Allen and husband Anthony of Liberty, and Jessica Cheatham of Campbellsville,

Two grandchildren: Kenzie Vaughn and Miley Sprowles,

Two step-grandchildren: Alyssa Allen and Hailey Allen,

Mark’s sisters: Susie Skaggs and husband Ricky, and Lisa Ann Cash and husband Gary, all of Campbellsville,

Lisa’s sister: Tanya Reardon and husband Johnny of Campbellsville,

And a host of extended family members and friends.

The family will receive friends for a walk-through visitation on Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 10:30 AM until 1:30 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. All attendees are asked to wear a mask and maintain a safe social distance.

Mark and Lisa will be laid to rest beside each other in the Cane Valley Cemetery following a private funeral service. Bro. Ashley Shuffett, Bro. John Loy, and Bro. Roger Moran will be officiating.

Memorials are suggested to Gideon Bible donation, Building Fund at Soule Chapel UM Church or grandchildren education fund, all can be made at the funeral home.

Paul Allen Cothern, 51

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 12, 2020

Mr. Paul Allen Cothern of Campbellsville was born on July 16, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee. He departed this life on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the University of Louisville Hospital as a result of complications from an automobile accident. He was 51 years of age. Mr. Cothern had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. His surviving friends and family speak highly of his friendly spirit and compassionate heart he had towards others.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Two daughters: Amanda Cothern and Summer Cothern,

A stepdaughter: Makala Hammett,

Three grandchildren,

His companion and best friend: Wendy Hudson,

And several other friends and family members.

Due to efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19, all funeral services will be performed privately.

Margaret Skaggs Durham

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 12, 2020

Margaret Skaggs Durham of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Earl Skaggs and Mattie Matherly Skaggs, was born November 11, 1928 in Taylor County, Kentucky.   She died at 9:52 A.M., Friday, December 11, 2020 in Campbellsville.   Age:  92
She was a retired elementary school teacher spending the majority of her thirty years teaching 2nd graders at Vine Grove Elementary and Reading to various age groups at Stanford Elementary.
She professed faith in Christ and was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  In her younger years and while a member of New Salem Baptist, Vine Grove Baptist and Lancaster Baptist Church, She had taught Sunday School, was a member of the Women’s Mission Organization, helped to organize and teach Vacation Bible School and enjoyed singing in the Church Choir.
Margaret united in marriage to Elvin E. Durham, Jr. February 25, 1950 and he preceded her in death April 13, 2011.  
She was a long-time member of both the Taylor County and Green County Country Clubs and was an avid golfer for more than fifty years.  Margaret was also a member of the Taylor County Homemakers, a huge UK fan, and enjoyed traveling but she loved her grandchildren more than anything else in the world.
She is survived by one daughter and one son:  Lisa Durham-Holtzclaw and husband, Joey of Campbellsville and Jeffrey Durham and wife, Peggy of Nicholasville; three grandchildren: Ben Durham and wife, Chrissy of Versailles, Daniel Durham of Harrodsburg and Carrie Durham Adams and husband, Anthony of Wellington; six great-grandchildren: Anikah Durham and Ayden Durham of Versailles, Skyla Durham of Buffalo, New York, Daniel Durham of Harrodsburg and Ethan Adams and Aiden Adams of Wellington; one brother-in-law, Bill Milby of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Margaret was also preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters:  Ruby Miller, J.T. Skaggs, Helen Brown, Anna Mary Skaggs, Mabel Sullivan, David Skaggs, Albert Skaggs and Arlene Milby.
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PRIVATE SERVICE: Monday, December 14, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Gary Harris, 42

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 10, 2020

Mr. Gary Daniel “Rube” Harris of Campbellsville, son of Randall and Judy (Marple) Harris, was born on May 1, 1978 in Taylor County. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 42 years of age. Mr. Harris was a self-employed roofer and a noted outdoorsman. He was a talented woodworker and enjoyed going fishing and camping as often as he could.

He was preceded in death by his spouse, Mrs. Kim Harris, in 2005.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His parents: Randall and Judy Harris of Campbellsville,

Three children: Gary Dale “Peanut” Harris of Campbellsville, Logan Aries “Tigger” Harris and fiancé Gracie Embrey of Greensburg, and Joseph Donald Lewis of Campbellsville,

Two stepdaughters: Brooklyn Woodson and Shelby Cruse,

A brother: Joshua Ryan Harris of Campbellsville,

His grandmother: Hallie Harris of Campbellsville,

Four grandchildren: Aubrey, Tinlee, Cambria, and Laveah,

And a host of other family and friends.

The family chose cremation. All funeral services were held privately.

Carol Heiman

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 9, 2020

Carol Sue Heiman of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Roy Alexander and Norma Jean Boomershine, was born December 6, 1949 in Oxford, Ohio. She died at 5:03 P.M., Monday, December 7, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 71
She was a retired custodian and food service employee for Ohio State University. The students always looked forward to her mashed potatoes and fried corn.
Carol united in marriage to Harvey Heiman, Jr. April 1, 2001 and he preceded her in death July 8, 2019.
She was a loving mother and was generous of heart. She also enjoyed helping Lisa with her projects, especially Toys for Kids.
She is survived by four daughters and two sons: Lisa Jo Harris and husband, John of Campbellsville, Kimberly A. Colwell and Robert Jeffery Hill and wife, Amber of Dandridge, Tennessee, Meronda Barnes and husband, Robert of Beecher City, Illinois, Jeanie West and husband, Neal and Alan Heiman and wife, Marla of Cowden, Illinois; thirteen grandchildren: Randy, Alexis, Tristian, Trenton, Tim, Kayla, Courtney, Brady, Luke, A.J., Bryan, Steven, Jacki and Daryl; three great-grandchildren: Railynn, Sofia and Dalainie; four brothers and four sisters: Teddy Alexander, Jeff Alexander, Ronnie Alexander, Eddie Alexander, Kay Russell, Linda Turpin and Joyce Gentry of Ohio and Deanna Urban of Alabama; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Carol was also preceded in death by a daughter, Veronica Beck and a great-granddaughter, Chloe West.
FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M., Sunday, December 13, 2020 in Beecher City, Illinois
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of
arrangements.
BURIAL: Myers Cemetery, Herrick, Illinois
PALLBEARERS:
Robbie
John
Randy
Tim
Steven
Daryl
Brian
Neal
Robert
Trenton
Tristian
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED
TO BE DONATIONS TO TOYS FOR KIDS AND MAY BE
THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Laverne “Blondie” Speer

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 8, 2020

Laverne “Blondie” Speer of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Alford Smith and Munervia Loy Smith, was born July 20, 1930 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 1:35 A.M., Monday, December 7, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a homemaker who enjoyed gourmet cooking and entertaining.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Greensburg Baptist Church.
Laverne enjoyed walking, exercising and attending her prayer group. She especially loved music and her pets.
She is survived by two daughters: Beverly Pike and husband, Paul of Campbellsville and Patty Durrett and husband, Bobby of Greensburg; four grandchildren: Chris Newton of Campbellsville, Kevin Shirrell (Alisa) of Campbellsville, Julie Thornton (Brent) of Bowling Green and Jason Shirrell (Sharon) of Campbellsville; three step-grandchildren: Allen Pike (Christy), Brandie Anderson (Chris) and Justin Durrett (Megan); ten great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Sue Jessie of Elizabethtown; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Laverne was also preceded in death by a grandson, Gerald Newton July 21, 1990 and a brother, Billy Joe Smith.
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PRIVATE SERVICE: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jason Shirrell, Bro. Kevin Shirrell and Bro. Blake Jessie
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Goldie Sprowles, 95

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 7, 2020

Goldie Esther Sprowles of Attila Road Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Frank and Nannie (Underwood) Nelson, was born February 4, 1925 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She 95 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Zion Separate Baptist Church.
Goldie was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and was a homemaker. She enjoyed ginseng digging, riding horses, working in the garden and quilting, but most of all her family.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Charlie Sprowles, three children: Erlene Jump, Mike Sprowles and Steven Sprowles and four sisters: Lorene, Beatrice and Annie Thompson and Darlene Brooks.
She is survived by: Five children: Buddy Sprowles and wife Irene of Hodgenville, Larry Sprowles and wife Helen, Paul Sprowles and wife Mary, Roger Sprowles and wife Debra all of Campbellsville and Judy Bibb of Greensburg; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, a host of great-great grandchildren, a daughter-in-law: Dixie Sprowles; a son-in-law: Floyd Jump and other relatives and friends.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all services will be held privately Wednesday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Bro. Ronda Arnett and Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.
Interment will follow in the Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery.

Whilmina Hughes, 80

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 5, 2020

Whilmina (Nelson) Hughes, age 80, was born to Paul H. Nelson and Suzanne (Haselberger) Nelson onJune 25, 1940 in Cumberland, Maryland, and passed away on December 3, 2020 in Leitchfield at the Springview Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Steven E. Hughes.

Whilmina worked at Keech’s Drug Store and Bernstein’s in Cumberland, Maryland, McAlpin’s in Cincinnati, Ohio, and did accounting and payroll for her husband’s business while working at Maas Brother’s in Fort Myers, Florida.

Wilmina was the owner of S&W Farm while working as Payroll Secretary for Malban, Inc., a large clothing manufacturer in Georgia. She retired to Greensburg, Kentucky (and Cumberland, Maryland).

She is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins, and her caretakers and close friends, Samuel and Elaine Alvord.
Private service were held at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville and there will be a funeral mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with burial in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery in Cumberland, Maryland.

Kimberly K. Lawson, 54

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 5, 2020

Mrs. Kimberly Kay Lawson of Campbellsville was born in Taylor County on December 21, 1965 to the late “Hambone” and Shirley (Wade) Blankenship. She departed this life on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the University of Louisville Hospital after an extended illness. She was 54 years, 11 months, and 14 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle. Mrs. Lawson was a long-time car saleslady, and was well-known and respected throughout the community.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Roy Dale Lawson of Campbellsville,

Three children: Zachary Dale Lawson of Butler, Conner Reed Lawson of Campbellsville, and Kaitlyn Rose Lawson of Campbellsville,

Three siblings: Leanne Blankenship of Campbellsville, Anthony Blankenship of Campbellsville, and Melissa Blankenship of Crittenden County,

An aunt: Anne Sutty of Campbellsville,

And several other family members and friends.

Mrs. Lawson chose cremation and a private interment service will be conducted at a later date.