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.

Martha Book, 67

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.

Manuel Sapp

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

Garry Blakeman

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

Pat Thompson

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