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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 23, 2019
Lucy Watkins Wayne of Campbellsville, was born September 29, 1936 in Garrard County, Kentucky to Adolph and Ruth Watkins. She died at 12:30 A.M., Monday, December 23, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She grew up on a farm just outside of the city limits of Lancaster with her brother and two sisters. She excelled in math in school. She always enjoyed telling her family how she had to walk a mile to catch the bus.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
She enjoyed attending Sunday School and participating in church activities and often took vacation time to work in Vacation Bible School.
Lucy started her banking career in 1956 at Taylor County Bank after graduating from college. During this time, she met and married James E. Wayne. They were married in 1958 and had three children. She spent forty years working full-time and five years part time. She rarely missed a day of work and was an Executive Vice President of Financial Services.
She also spent many hours helping on the family farm. She raised a garden and canned many jars of beans and tomatoes and froze many bags of corn. She has always enjoyed sewing and crocheting and was an extreme perfectionist with her sewing. Lucy also truly enjoyed spending time with her five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She loved to show them new things and watch them learn to do things. She was quick to talk about them and show pictures.
Besides her husband, James E. Wayne of Campbellsville, she is survived by one son and one daughter: Randy Wayne and wife, Sharon of Campbellsville and Patti Price and husband, Randall of Suwanee, Georgia; five grandchildren: Daniel Wayne and wife, Hope and David Wayne and wife, Lindsay of Campbellsville, Ashley Cole and husband, Doug of Sugar Hill, Georgia, Amanda Welton and husband, Tyler of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee and Abigail Logan and husband, Trey of Atlanta, Georgia; eight great-grandchildren: Liam Cole, Lucas Cole, Canon Welton, Lucy May Wayne, Luke Wayne, Lyric Welton, Emma Welton and Adalyn Wayne; one brother and two sisters: Glen Watkins and wife, Sally and Linda Price and husband, Gerald of Lancaster and Geneva Broaddus and husband, Ernest of Hustonville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. She was also very fond of her granddog, Buster and said he understood everything she told him.
Lucy was also preceded in death by a son, Terry Lee Wayne in infancy.
Lucy will be greatly missed but she will always be in our hearts and has given us great memories. We can rejoice that she is in Heaven today and finally relaxing and enjoying being with Jesus.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 27, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE:11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by family
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND OR HOPARUS 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 21, 2019
 Gary Bowen of Campbellsville, son of Bernice Sapp Bowen Cox and the late Lewis Bowen, was born August 10, 1955 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 12:20 A.M., Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 64
He professed faith in Christ and was baptized.
Gary was a former construction worker and bricklayer and was known for taking pride in his work. He will be remember as a loving husband, father and grandfather and was always cutting up with his friends.
He united in marriage to Josephine Sallee March 11, 1997.
Besides his wife, Josephine Bowen, he is survived by two daughters: Lori Antle and Tiffany Bowen of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Caley James, Bailee Antle, Jackson Antle, Easton Powell, Keeley Powell, Molly Powell and Brantley Davis; two step-grandchildren: Gabriel Carter and Joseph Bagby: his mother, Bernice Bowen Cox of Campbellsville; three brothers: Wendell Bowen and wife, Gwen and Randy Bowen and wife, Barbara of Campbellsville and Greg Bowen and wife, Sue of Glasgow; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Gary was also preceded in death by one son and daughter: Adam Bowen November 15, 2009 and Kelli Jo Bowen in infancy.
VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Monday , December 23, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, December 23, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Greg Bowen and Bro. Les Richard
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 21, 2019
 Mrs. Donna Kaye (Underwood) Creason of Campbellsville passed from this life on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Daughter of the late Shelby Underwood and Juanita (Milby) Despain, she was born in Taylor County on July 21, 1959, and was 60 years, 4 months, and 29 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Victory Tabernacle in Campbellsville. Mrs. Creason started cleaning houses professionally when the Fruit of the Loom plant closed. A quiet and strong lady, she rarely complained about the hardships in life, focusing instead on caring for her family and friends. Her hardworking and kindhearted ethics will survive in the lives of her husband and children.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
A husband of forty years: Donnie Creason,
Three children: Jesse Lee Creason of Florida, Damon Louis Creason and wife Magel of Campbellsville, and Bronson Len Creason, also of Campbellsville,
Her stepmother: Mary Lois Underwood of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: Terry Underwood and Jimmy Underwood, both of Campbellsville,
Four grandchildren,
ANd a host of extended family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Creason on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Keith Fields will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Dec. 23, after 10:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 20, 2019
Mildred Walker of Brandywine, West Virginia, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Luther Columbus Bowman and Bessie Chappel Bowman, was born June 24, 1924 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:44 P.M., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in Franklin, West Virginia. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church. Mildred also sang in the quartet, “Sunshine Girls”, for many years.
She was a former owner and operator of the Walker Bean Pot Restaurant and Brothers Restaurant, with her husband, Glen “Brother” Walker.
Mildred united in marriage to Glen “Brother” Walker November 20, 1965 and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Roy Glen Walker and wife, Nancy of Campbellsville and Marilyn Sims of Brandywine, West Virginia; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Mildred was also preceded in death by one son and one daughter: Kerry Phillip Pike and Glenna Walker and a brother, Marion Bowman and a half-brother, Gene Bowman.
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VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Minister Fella Wilson
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 17, 2019
 Mrs. Mildred Alien Shofner of Summersville passed from this life on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Jane Todd Hospital after an illness. Born on March 19, 1938 to the late Walter L. and Cora (Herron) Cox, she was 81 years, 8 months, and 26 days of age. Mrs Shofner was a beloved and cherished mother and grandmother, and she will be dearly missed.
She leaves to carry her legacy:
A husband: Alvin Shofner of Greensburg,
Nine children: Christopher Schultise of Lebanon, Wendell Shofner and wife Kim of Georgia, Donald Shofner and companion Lisa McGuffin of Campbellsville, Scott Shofner and wife Angela of Summersville, Alvin Shofner of Bardstown, Diane McDonald and husband George of Campbellsville, Theresa Goldsmith and husband Danny of Shepherdsville, Linda Smith and companion William Underwood of Greensburg, and Karen Montgomery and husband James of Campbellsville,
Two siblings: Sylvia Combs of Louisville, and Wanda Dillander of Greensburg,
Thirty-three grandchildren,
Seventy-seven great-grandchildren,
A close friend: Betty Shelby of Upton,
And a host of great-great grandchildren, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three children: Ronald Shofner, Mark Shofner, and Rita Gribbins; and six siblings: Hack, Buck, David, Kenneth, Ed, and Alien.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Shofner on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Feathersburg Church of God, 4571 Speck Ridge Rd, Elk Horn, KY 42733. Bro. Bobby O’Neil will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Callahan Cemetery beside the church.
The family will receive friends at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 on Tuesday, December 17, from 4:00-8:00 PM and on Wednesday after 11:00 at the church.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 17, 2019
 Mr. Herbert “Junior” Vance of Buffalo passed from this life on Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home. Son of the late Bennie Herbert and Florence Edith (Lee) Vance, he was 86 years, 5 months, and 24 days of age. Mr. Vance had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Poplar Grove United Methodist Church. He was a carpenter by trade, and loved to spend his free time outdoors fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Essie (Underwood) Vance, in 2005.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Two sisters: Peggy Potter and husband Ernie of Missouri, and Diana Creason and husband Norman of Buffalo,
Several nieces and nephews,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three siblings: Louella Judis, Carl Vance, and an infant brother.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Vance on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, Poplar Grove Rd. Bro. Elbert Hadley will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Monday, Dec. 16, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 13, 2019
Robert Hoskins “R.H.”Weatherford of Campbellsville, son of the late Wilbur Weatherford and Lela Hoskins Weatherford, was born March 31, 1928 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:58 A.M., Friday, December 13, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
He professed faith in Christ and attended First Church of God and formerly attended
Elk Horn United Methodist Church.
R.H. was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after more than twenty years of service and a former bulldozer operator for Bill Cave. He enjoyed farming, gardening, watching westerns and spending time with family and friends
He united in marriage to Audrey Lee Druin June 14, 1952 and she preceded him in death April 25, 1991. He later united in marriage to Priscilla “Sue” Harden Gilpin May 14, 1994 and she preceded him in death August 29, 2018.
He is survived by one son, Robert Lynwood “Woody” Weatherford and wife, Tena of Campbellsville; five step-children: Jeff Gilpin and wife, Denise, Kay Price, Mark Gilpin and wife, Kenna, Vicky Baldock and Todd Gilpin; two grandchildren: Jessica Dillon and husband, Wes and J. T. Weatherford and wife, Jessica; two great-grandsons: Lathan Weatherford and Everett Dillon, all of Campbellsville; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Lewis Weatherford and wife, Wanda of Campbellsville; sister-in-law, Louvenia Weatherford of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
R. H. was also preceded in death by a daughter, Geneva Ree Weatherford February 3, 1956 and one brother and one sister: Charles Hoover Weatherford and Marian Perkins.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jamie Bennett and Rev. Evan Tedder
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Leonard Bright
Billie Grimes
Leonard McDonald
Christopher Morrison
Thomas Tungate
David Weatherford
Danny Wilson
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 12, 2019
Barbara Burkhead of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Robert Miller Loy and Gladys Beard Loy Daniels, was born September 26, 1943 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 9:35 P.M., Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 76
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Barbara was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom. She enjoyed the beauty of flowers and spending time with her dogs.
She united in marriage to Johnny Burkhead January 17, 1961 and he preceded her in death March 26, 2009.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter: Robert Burkhead and Danyelle Noel and Janie Chappel and husband, Mark of Campbellsville and James Burkhead and wife, Vanessa of Science Hill; two grandsons: David Wesley Chappel of Campbellsville and Hunter James Burkhead of Science Hill; one brother, Robert “Sonny” Loy and wife, Bonnie of Columbia; two nieces and one nephew and many other relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank a special caregiver and friend, Danyelle Noel.
Barbara was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Lydia Taylor Burkhead and one sister, Louise Loy Smith.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 13, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Donald Ashley
BURIAL: Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO 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 11, 2019
Albert Leslie Kilby was born in Lebanon, Kentucky on July 12, 1944, the son of Albert and Dorothy Jones Kilby Bault. He died on Monday, December 9, 2019.
Albert grew up in Campbellsville and professed faith in Christ as a twelve year old and became a member of the Walnut Hill Mission that became Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
From an early age, Albert was a collector. Interesting rocks, Indian rocks and later, antiques were of special interest to him. He enjoyed setting up a flea markets to “wheel and deal” with others.
Another interest was animals. As a young man, he had dogs, pigeons, turtles and snakes (in cages!) and once, he even nurtured an injured dove back to good health before letting it fly away.
His love of traveling began at six weeks old when he and his mother traveled by train to Malden, Missouri where his father was stationed in the Army Air Base. He has seen many parts of the world, including Russia, Thailand, where he rode elephants, Holland, Poland, Germany, France, Italy and Czechoslovakia.
After graduating from Campbellsville High School in 1962, Albert worked as a bookkeeper for a short time, then as a parts manager for Ford and Buick garages. He later was employed for many years as a supervisor in the shipping department of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. Farming and raising cattle kept him busy in later years. He enjoyed working with his sons on the farm.
He is survived by three sons: Richard Kurt Kilby (Kimberly) of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Christopher Chad Kilby (fiancée, Marie Anne Arius) of Palm Coast, Florida and John Albert “Chip” Kilby (Holly) of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Carter Earl Smith Kilby and Cole Albert Smith Kilby of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; his former wife and mother of his sons, Susan Nelson Kilby; one sister, Regina Graham and husband, Jimmie of Campbellsville; two nephews, David Graham (Becky) of Bowling Green and Andrew Graham (Robin) of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Jimmie Graham
BURIAL: Cox Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 9, 2019
Ret. Master Sgt. Jason Cisco of Campbellsville, son of the late Elliott Cisco and Laura Hardin Flanagan, was born September 16, 1973 in Wayne County, Michigan. He died at 2:20 A.M., Saturday, December 7, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 46
Jason served his country honorably in the United States Army and retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. He was awarded numerous decorations, medals and badges including: Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ campaign star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device and 10 year Bronze Hourglass. Jason enjoyed fishing and hunting when his time allowed and playing his guitar for friends.
He united in marriage to Elizabeth Dixon June 14, 1992.
Besides his wife, Elizabeth Cisco, he is survived by two sons and one daughter: Jacob Cisco and fiancee’, Danielle Morgan of Campbellsville, Toby Cisco of Cocoa Beach, Florida and Kaitlyn Cisco of Prestonburg; six grandchildren: Lincoln Cisco of Florida, Jackson Cisco of Florence, Braxton Cisco of Louisville, Makenah Cisco, Harlan Cisco and Jesslyn Cisco of Campbellsville; three brothers: Walter Cisco, Elliott Cisco Jr. and David Cisco and wife, Carmen of Michigan; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Jason was also preceded in death by two grandchildren in infancy and a brother, Chris Elliott.
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VISITATION: 11:00A.M. – 12:45P.M., Friday, December 13, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home followed by the Marion County Honor Guard service at 12:45 P.M.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 13, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by SFC (Ret.) Keith Murphy
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE MARION COUNTY VETERANS HONOR GUARD AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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