Anthony “Tony” Edelen, 64

Posted by on Aug 4, 2019

Mr. Anthony Wayne “Tony” Edelen of Campbellsville was born on June 27, 1955 to the late Gus and Flossie (Cox) Edelen. He passed from this life on Friday, August 2, 2019 at his home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by those he loved.
Mr. Edelen was a family man and had a soft spot for kids and animals. He loved to spend time playing PlayStation or watching NASCAR with them, or teaching them about guns and shooting. His big heart will be dearly missed.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Melissa “Missy” (Hicks) Edelen,
Eight children: Jessica Settles and husband Jeremy of Campbellsville, Caitlyn Bradley and husband Jason of Perryville, and Bret Cowherd and wife Chelse, Klairissa Davis and husband Austin, MaKena Edelen, Aliya Edelen, Ryker Edelen, and Reese Edelen, all of Campbellsville,
Five siblings,
Five grandchildren: Lexi, Kameron, Kadyn, Khloe, and Everly,
A special cousin: Allen Cox of Louisville,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Edelen on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Dickie Rogers will be officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Frances de Sales Cemetery, Spurlington Rd, Campbellsville.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 6, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

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Dennis Gribbins, 69

Posted by on Aug 4, 2019

Mr. Dennis Michael Gribbins of Campbellsville passed fro this life on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his home after an extended illness. Born to the late Gilbert and Edna (Walls) Gribbins on September 27, 1949, he was 69 years, ten months, and 4 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Gribbins was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps, and was a member of the American Legion Post 63 in Nicholasville.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

One son: Michael Todd Gribbins of Lancaster,

A grandson: Levi Gribbins,

A close friend and former spouse: Bernice Obradovich of Lancaster,

And a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters: Carolyn Huddleston and Kathryn Swafford.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Gribbins on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 1:30 PM at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery, 6980 Danville Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356. Bro. Gary Noe will be officiating.

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Sheila Lynn Burress

Posted by on Aug 3, 2019

Sheila Lynn Burress of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Arvin Tongate and Kathleen Abell Tongate was born, July 24, 1949 in Ottawa, Illinois. She died at 12:57 A.M., Friday, August 2, 2019 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Age: 70
She had professed faith in Christ and attended Campbellsville First Church of God when she her health permitted. She was a former cashier at McDonald’s Restaurant.
Sheila loved her family and her fur baby, Holly and enjoyed quilting and traveling.
She united in marriage to Danny Burress July 24, 1967.
Besides her husband, Danny Burress of Campbellsville she is survived by two sons, Jason Burress and wife, Jessica of Campbellsville and Dennis Burress and wife, Ann of Streator, Illinois; three grandchildren: Johnathen Burress and Jennipher Burress of Campbellsville and Kasie Burress of Streator, Illinois; one brother and two sisters: Willard Tongate and wife, Kayla and Kathy Valle of Ottawa, Illinois and Linda Leach and, husband Doug of Kankakee, Illinois; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katie Burress and two sisters: Glenda Kay Williams and Florence Talkington.

VISITATION: 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. John Stilts

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Fred L. Waddle

Posted by on Aug 2, 2019

Fred Logan Waddle of Campbellsville, son of the late James William Waddle and Betty Newell Waddle, was born September 7, 1937 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died at 5:00 A.M., Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ, was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church and was a Sunday School teacher for many years.
Fred was a retired teacher, principal, athletic director and head coach of boy’s basketball, boy’s and girl’s track, boy’s cross country, and boy’s and girl’s golf at Taylor County High School.
He was inducted into the Fifth Region Basketball Hall of Fame and the Kentucky Boy’s Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. His basketball teams won four regional championships.
Fred also was former Taylor County Judge Executive and was president of the Kentucky County Judge/Executive Association. He was a member of Honorable Order Of Kentucky Colonels.
He united in marriage to Shirley Caulk Waddle March 24, 1956 and she preceded him in death January 20, 2017.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Bill Edwards of Campbellsville; one grandson, Logan Edwards of Louisville; one brother, Edwin “Eddie” Waddle of Chattanooga, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 3:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, August 5, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dan Durham and Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GREEN RIVER MINISTRIES OR TAYLOR COUNTY GOOD SAMARITANS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Jeffrey Alan Vaughn

Posted by on Aug 2, 2019

Jeffrey Alan Vaughn of Glendale, formerly of Campbellsville, son of Helen Newton Vaughn and the late John W. “Bill” Vaughn, was born June 20, 1955 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:35 A.M., Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Louisville. Age: 64
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Jeffrey enjoyed remodeling properties as he was very artistic and creative.
He was a caring and compassionate person for both people and animals.
He is survived by his mother, Helen Newton Vaughn of Campbellsville; one brother, David Vaughn and wife, Dawn of Bradford, Tennessee; three nieces and two nephews: Cody Rose, Tara Reynolds and husband, Gauge, Garrett Rose, Lacy Jo Vaughn and Ruby Vaughn, all of Tennessee and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 1:00 – 4:00 P.M., Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 4:00 P.M., Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Earl West
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE TAYLOR COUNTY GOOD SAMARITANS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Lois McAnelly

Posted by on Jul 31, 2019


Lois McAnelly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late George William Money and Commie Justus Sullivan Money, was born August 30, 1935 in Green County, Kentucky. She died at 1:43 A.M., Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
Lois was a retired vice-president with First Federal Savings Bank with thirty-four years of service.
She united in marriage to Guy McAnelly July 19, 1957 and he preceded her in death September 13, 2015.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Mark Wigley of Acworth, Georgia; one grandson, Evan McAnelly Wigley of Acworth, Georgia; two brothers and three sisters: Gene Money and wife, Delores, Eleanor Hedgespeth and husband, Lilburn and Cora Faulkner of Campbellsville, Sue Sandidge and husband, Terry and Junior Money and wife, Sue Ellen of Buffalo; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Alan Glen McAnelly June 30, 1966.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. Paul Patton
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE CAMPBELLSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH BUILDING FUND OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Herald E. Gabehart

Posted by on Jul 31, 2019

Herald E. Gabehart of Campbellsville, son of the late Gilbert Gabehart and Minnie Bottoms Gabehart, was born September 30, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:50 A.M., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Louisville. Age: 82
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church and was a Methodist Lay Speaker.
Herald was a former member and chaplain of the Elkhorn Masonic Lodge #568 F&AM. He loved his family and enjoyed woodworking and made several items for his family. He also enjoyed farming and gardening.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Herald was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville,
He united in marriage to Judy White, March 18, 1961.
Besides his wife, Judy Gabehart of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Steven Gabehart and wife, Robyn of Campbellsville and Janet Peake and husband, Brian of Elk Horn; five grandchildren: Justin Gabehart, Blake Gabehart, Cassidy Gabehart, Megan Peake and Jared Peake; two great-grandchildren: Bryson Gabehart and Coltin Gabehart; and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Robert Gabehart, Lucy Mings and a brother, Randolph Gabehart, in infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 2, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Bill Davenport
BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Marlyn Shreve, 82

Posted by on Jul 31, 2019

Mrs. Marlyn Jean Shreve of Campbellsville was born on May 29, 1937 in Taylor County to the late Willard and Ethel (Antle) Perkins. She departed this life on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, being 82 years, 2 months, and 1 day of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a faithful member of the Green River Memorial Baptist Church. As a young lady, she married Mr. Kenneth Ray Shreve and they remained a devoted couple until his passing in October 2007.

Mrs. Shreve believed in faithfulness and hard work, and retired from the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville after 37 years of service. In 1971, she joined the Taylor County Republican Women. She served as Treasurer, Vice President, and two terms as the longest-running club President. She also served as Vice Chair for the Taylor County Republican Party, as well as being the first female elected to the Taylor County School Board.

Her most cherished position, though, was being the matriarch of a large and well-respected family. Her quiet strength and time-tested values and beliefs will live on for many generations through her children and grandchildren.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two children: Mark Shreve and wife Delitha, and Kathy Larimore and husband Craig, all of Campbellsville,

One sister: Freda Wilson of Campbellsville,

Six grandchildren: Shawn Shreve, Lindsey Coppock and husband Chris, Jessica Coghill and husband Tim, Leslie Newton and husband Troy, Drew Larimore, and Devin Larimore,

Nine great-grandchildren: Cearra Coppock, Deuce Shreve, Kody Coppock, Ethan Coghill, Brayden Shreve, Allee Coghill, Addie Newton, Carlie Coppock, and Owen Newton,

And a host of close friends and family.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Shreve on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Green River Memorial Baptist Church, 3441 Old Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jamie Bennett, Bro. Shawn Shreve, and Bro. Tim Coghill will be officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9:00 AM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of Gideon Bibles or donations to the church fellowship building fund. Those can be made in person at the church during visitation, or any time at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

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Martha E. Hagan, 86

Posted by on Jul 29, 2019

Martha E. Hagan, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Charlie and Orpha (Spears) Nevins, was born Tuesday, December 13, 1932 in Celina, Tennessee and departed this life on Monday, July 29, 2019 in Campbellsville at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab. She was 86 years, 7 months and 16 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Church of Christ.

Martha was a former factory worker and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and making curtains.

She united in marriage to George Hagan in 1954 he preceded her in death in 2016.

She is survived by two sons: George Dale Hagan and wife Linda of Louisville and Greg Hagan and wife Tonya of Campbellsville.

Five grandchildren: Renae Weddle and husband John, Amber Floyd and husband Bryant, Whitney Davis and husband John, Paula Pierce and Angie Vittitow and husband Kevin; seven great grandchildren: Logan, Zoe and Ryan Weddle, John Pierce, Luke Vittitow, Stephanie Huff and Cooper Davis; two great-great grandchildren: Ethan and Layla Huff and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by six siblings: Jack, Hubert, Cliff, Billie, Olene and Catherine.

The funeral service for Martha E. Hagan will be Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery.

Bro. Ralph Caudill will be officiating.

Family request visitation on Wednesday after 11:00 A.M. until time for the service.

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Earlene Bright Holtzclaw

Posted by on Jul 28, 2019

Earlene Bright Holtzclaw of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Benjamin Hicks and Essie Faye Hayes Hicks was born April 8, 1934 in Watauga County, North Carolina. She died at 4:15 P.M., Saturday, July 27, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 85
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
Earlene was a talented seamstress having worked at Brack’s and Magnolia Alley making custom window treatments.
She united in marriage to Robert Bright December 27, 1950. He preceded her in death July 16, 1994.
She later united in marriage to John Holtzclaw June 10, 2000.
Besides her husband, John Holtzclaw of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters: Gail Godsey and husband, Doug of Campbellsville and Jackie Watson and husband, Randy of Elizabethtown; two grandchildren: Kyle Godsey and wife, Jennifer of Campbellsville and Hannah Smith and husband, Josh of Elizabethtown; two step-grandchildren: Sarah Naufel and husband, Josh of Louisville and Brett Watson of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren, Peyton Godsey and Brayden Godsey of Campbellsville ; two step-great-grandchildren, Kylie Hall and Silas Naufel of Louisville; two sisters and one brother: Janet Osborne of Campbellsville, Ruth Greer and husband, Dwight of Knifley and Lloyd Hicks and wife, Deloris of Georgia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Ronnie L. Bright and three sisters and one brother: Leona Cable, Bennie Warren, Gertrude Bright and Lewis Hicks.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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