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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.
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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.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 5, 2020
 Mrs. Martha M. Book of the Sparksville Community of Adair County was born on March 10, 1953 to the late Sam and Edna (Fausnight) Knight. She departed this life on Friday, December 4, 2020 at her home, being 67 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Sparksville Nazarene Church. Mrs. Book was a retired secretary and the devoted wife of Mr. Dave Book, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. She was a loving and gentle lady, and cherished her family dearly. She loved being Nana to her grandchildren. Her empathic heart, genuine smile, and contagious laughter left a positive footprint in this world, and will be missed by all who knew her.
She leaves to carry her legacy:
Her husband: Dave Book,
Two daughters: Angie Savanick and husband Ben of Pennsylvania, and Laurie Yliniemi of Minnesota,
Four sisters: Ruth Hamm and husband Vince of Pennsylvania, and Lavonne Overholt and husband Will, Marlene Miller and husband Gaylerd, and Glenna Knight, all of Missouri,
Four beloved grandchildren: Lexi, Makenna, Caeden, and Lane Yliniemi,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
There will be a private funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Book at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. Bro. Robert Adkins will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 5, 2020
Manuel Sapp of Campbellsville, son of the late Alonza Sapp and Della Groves Sapp, was born October 31, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 7:15 P.M., Thursday, December 3, 2020 in Louisville. Age: 81
He was a retired employee of GTE after thirty-five years of service.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
He united in marriage to Carolyn Ann Wise January 31, 1959 and she preceded him in death October 13, 2009.
He later united in marriage to Wanda Wise Rafferty May 24, 2014.
Manuel loved being with his family and his church. He was good with his hands and was a willing worker for the church. He was also a member of the Emmaus Community.
Besides his wife, Wanda Rafferty Sapp of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Dwight Sapp and wife, Kim of Greensburg and Stacey Arnett and husband, Jerry of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Ben Thompson and companion, Ashley Brady, Angela Garrett and husband, Ryan, Ashley Williamson and Kaley Meers and husband, George; two step-grandchildren: Chrissy Skaggs and husband, Drew and Amy Bowen; ten great-grandchildren: Riley Thompson, Zachary Smith, Allie Garrett, Zander Smith, Ella Garrett, Brooklyn Williamson, Jaxon Thompson, Michael Williamson, Sarah Williamson and Rae Matney; seven step-great-grandchildren: Hayden Garrett, Haylee Garrett, Owen Skaggs, Hensley Skaggs, Jovi Bowen, Caitlynn Brady and Easton Brady; two sisters: Laverne Witham and Bernice Cox of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Manuel was also preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Randolph Sapp November 23, 2003.
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PRIVATE SERVICE: Monday, December 7, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty and Rev. Haywood Riner
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
PALLBEARERS:
Ryan Garrett
Kaley Meers
Drew Skaggs
Ben Thompson
Riley Thompson
Ashley Williamson
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 4, 2020
Garry Blakeman of Campbellsville, son of the late Melvin Blakeman and Mary Frances Durham Blakeman, was born August 10, 1947 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 7:44 A.M., Thursday, December 3, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 73
He was a retired school bus driver for the Taylor County School System after twenty-four years of service.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member and a deacon of Good Hope Baptist Church.
Garry united in marriage to Patricia Morris September 27, 1969.
He was an amazing bus driver and everyone requested him to be the driver for any band or extracurricular activities. He also enjoyed deer hunting.
Besides his wife, Patricia Blakeman of Campbellsville, he is survived by two brothers and two sisters: Larry Blakeman and wife, Paula, Linda Edrington and Carole Blakeman of Campbellsville and Charles Blakeman and wife, Linda of Shepherdsville; sisters-in-law: Judy Blakeman of Elk Horn, Kathy Lawson and husband, Terry of Campbellsville and Velda Beams and husband, Charles of Hendersonville, Tennessee; nieces and nephews: Carla Taylor, Debbie Irvin, Charles Ray Blakeman, Mike Blakeman, Tracie Mings, Jason Blakeman, Mary Beth Jackson, Melissa Webb and Bryan Edrington and many other relatives and friends.
Garry was also preceded in death by a brother, James “Jim” Blakeman October 21, 2015.
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PRIVATE SERVICE: Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Gerald Murphy and Rev. J. Alvin Hardy
BURIAL: Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 3, 2020
Pat Thompson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Elmer Goodin and Minnie Farmer Goodin, was born August 11, 1938 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Elizabethtown. Age: 82
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a former cook at Medco Nursing Home and Green Hill Manor Nursing Home for several years.
She professed faith in Christ at Elk Horn Baptist Church and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle.
Pat united in marriage to Delbert Lee Thompson March 30, 1961 and he preceded her in death February 27, 2012.
Pat was a fun loving and outgoing lady who loved her family, dancing, cooking and the Kentucky Wildcats. The grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her great delight.
She especially enjoyed Christmas.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Greg Thompson and wife, Kim of Campbellsville and Cathy Thompson of Frankfort; five grandchildren: Jeff Thompson and wife, Chelsey, Paige Cook and husband, Daniel, Bailey Thompson, Tayler Thompson and Chloe Thompson of Campbellsville; five great-grandchildren: Easton Cook, Parker Hamilton, Owen Thompson, Willa Thompson and Dansby Thompson; one brother, Billy Goodin and wife, Sue of Finley; special niece and nephew: Mary Ann Brown and Larry Benningfield; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Pat was also preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters: Charles Goodin, James Goodin, Elmer Goodin, Jr., Gene Goodin, Catherine Newton, Marie Caulk, Mildred Benningfield and Mary Caulk.
PRIVATE SERVICE: Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Daniel Cook
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
PALLBEARERS:
Family
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 3, 2020
 Mrs. Lisa Kathrine (Priddy) Bailey was born in Bowling Green on August 16, 1962. She departed this life on Monday, November 30, 2020, being 58 years, 3 months, and 14 day of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Bailey enjoyed life, especially when she was able to spend cherished time with her grandson. Her crocheted pieces will be cherished for years.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Two children: Donald Richard Priddy and companion Jessie Nunez of Campbellsville, and James Matthew Bailey of North Carolina,
Her father: Hugh Edward Priddy of Oregon,
Her mother: Rita Ann Dempsey of Florida,
Her grandson: Michael Richard Priddy,
A sister: Diane Blanch Durfee of Crystal Springs, Florida,
A brother: Donald Edward Priddy and wife Cindy of Georgia,
One sister: Diane Blanch Durfee of Florida,
And a host of other family and friends.
Mrs. Bailey had chosen cremation. All services were held privately.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 3, 2020
 Mrs. Margaret Jo Cross, the daughter of Cloyd and Daisy Amelia (Jones) Martin, was born September 30, 1928 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. She was 92 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was the manager of the Merchant Hotel in Campbellsville in the early 1960’s, and was a caregiver for the elderly for many years.
Margaret enjoyed cooking and sewing, and was a talented pianist.
She united in marriage to Shelby Davis and they remained a devoted couple until his death in 1959. She later united in marriage to Rev. Kermit Neal, who preceded her in death, then united in marriage to James Cross, who also preceded her in death.
Besides her parents and husbands, she was also preceded in death by a daughter: Deborah Jean Davis; a brother: Melvin Douglas Martin; a sister: Betty Sprowles; and a step-daughter: Brenda Bowers.
Survivors include a son: Donald Ray Davis and wife Sharon of New Mexico; a sister: Naomi C. Paxton of Campbellsville; a grandson: Bradley Ray Davis of Colorado, and step-children: Belva, Lawrence, Anita, Bonita, Bryan David, Rick, and Danny.
Mrs. Cross will be laid to rest beside Mr. Shelby Davis in the Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery following a private interment service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 2, 2020
Lawrence Wilson of Campbellsville, son of the late Lewis Wilson and Josephine Watson Wilson, was born January 25, 1944 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 1:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 76
Lawrence was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and vehicle driver for Ancil Reynolds Used Cars.
He served his country honorably in the National Guard.
He is survived by two sons and one daughter: Brian Wilson, Terry Wilson and Barbara Tucker of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Tiffany Tucker Hoosier, Amy Watson, Jordan Wilson and Kayleigh Abell; six great-grandchildren: Kaiser Lee Barrett Murphy, Jeffrey Daniels, Natasha Kessinger, Gabby Clements, Dre Gurley and Apollo Embrey; mother of his children, Bonita Wilson of Campbellsville; one nephew, Lewis Ricky Sutton and many other relatives and friends.
Lawrence was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Murphy June 12, 2020 and a sister, Barbara Sutton.
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PRIVATE SERVICE: Friday, December 4, 2020 at Brookside Cemetery
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 2, 2020
 Mrs. Margaret (Harris) Bartman of Campbellsville was born in Louisville on August 20, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Charles Mayford and Ruby (Young) Harris. She departed this life on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center, being 76 years, 3 months, and 11 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. On April 29, 1966, she would marry her beloved, Mr. John Richard Bartman, II. They moved to Campbellsville in 1968, where they remained a devoted couple until Mr. Bartman’s death on September 6, 2015. Mrs. Bartman retired from Coppock’s Appliance Store in 2015 after a 35 year career as the in-house bookkeeper. She was a proud mother and a cherished wife, and was an excellent homemaker.
Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Garland Wilson Harris and Kenneth Harris.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two daughters: Heather Brianna Bartman, and Elizabeth Young Bartman and companion Stephen Antle, all of Campbellsville,
Three grandchildren: Larry Dean Roby, II, John Claude Roby, and Raechel Elizabeth Bartman,
One great-grandson: Gunner Roby,
A special friend: Angela Gramer,
And a host of other family and friends.
Mrs. Bartman will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Brookside Cemetery.
All services will be conducted privately.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River. Those may be made in person at the funeral home.
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