Chief Jimmie Cox

Posted by on Sep 24, 2023

CHIEF JIMMIE COX

Jimmie Cox of Campbellsville, son of the late Ed Cox and Hazel Hare Cox, was born June 16, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:56 P.M., Friday, September 22, 2023 in Campbellsville.              Age:  87

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Saloma Baptist Church.

Jimmie enjoyed spending his time camping and taking care of his family after retiring. He loved babysitting his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jimmie served his community as a Firefighter. He started his career in October of 1958 as a dispatcher while living at the firehouse. He went on to become the Chief of the Campbellsville Fire Department from 1973-1996 and was a member of the Kentucky Firefighter Association where he served 1 year as President and 7 years as Vice President. He had numerous accomplishments during his time as fire chief such as opening the Fire Training Center, developing activities for fire prevention week, working to get a mini pump truck and an aerial fire truck, developing Toys for Kids program and working with the WHAS Crusade for Children.

Jimmie also worked as a security guard for Pinkerton.

Jimmie united in marriage to Wanda Shipp December 30, 1981.

Besides his wife, Wanda Cox of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons and one daughter: Butch Cox and wife Ann of Campbellsville, Barry Cox and wife Dee Dee of Pace, Florida, and Loria Christie and husband Jim of Campbellsville; two step-children: Leslie Richerson and wife, Chun, and Terry Richerson and wife Gaynelle and step-daughter-in-law, Lisa Richerson all of Campbellsville; thirteen grandchildren: Lauryn Tedrow and husband Jordan of Campbellsville, Chance Cox of Dayton, Ohio, Maci McQueary and husband Adam, Hunter Christie and wife Brooke of Bowling Green, Janet Judd, Jason Richerson, Jesse Richerson, Tristian Richerson, Jade Morton, Ada Justice, Miranda Sadler, Loren Fulkerson, and Jessalyn Read; nineteen great-grandchildren; four sisters: Brenda Wells and Karen Spurling of Campbellsville, Judy Henning of Shepherdsville, Betty Jo Sturgill of London; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Jimmie was also preceded in death by one brother: Jerry Ray Cox and one step-son, John Richerson.

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M – 8:00 P.M., Monday, September 25, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

Expressions of sympathy requested to be donations to Toys for Kids or WHAS Crusade for Children and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

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Rev. William C Reed

Posted by on Sep 23, 2023

REV. WILLIAM C REED

Rev. William C Reed of Campbellsville, son of the late William Cecil Reed and Florence Lucille Smith Reed, was born October 4, 1949 in Bluefield, West Virginia.  He departed this life at 10:49 A.M., Friday, September 22, 2023 at home in Campbellsville.        Age:  73

He accepted Jesus as his Savior at an early age and he attended Bible College where he earned a Theology degree. Bro. Bill pastored in Virginia, Indiana and Kentucky. He loved preaching and discussing the Bible with anyone. He was also an avid reader.

William united in marriage to Karen Finch Reed December 19, 1970.

Besides his wife, Karen Reed of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son: Patrick Reed of Campbellsville of whom he was so proud; one brother: Mike Reed and wife Robin of South Carolina; one brother-in-law: Bobby Finch and wife Connie of Virginia; many other relatives and friends.

The family would like to thank his nurse Casey and the Doctors at Davita for their love and dedication to Bill.

Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy requested to be donations to Gideon Bibles and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

 

“For me to live is Christ and to die is gain” – Philippians 1:21

 

 

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Michael Austin Harvey. 65

Posted by on Sep 21, 2023

Michael Austin Harvey, of Lexington, formerly of Taylor County, the son of the late Austin and Bernice (Hitch) Harvey, was born June 13, 1958 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at his home. He was 65 years of age.

He was a construction worker, mainly roofing.

He united to Deborah Stone, who preceded him in death.

Survivors include three sisters: Donna Beckley of Springfield, Gail Keltner and husband Doug of Greensburg and Lucretia Bottoms and companion: Bryan Mullins of Campbellsville.

Also surviving are seven nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

The service for Michael Austin Harvey will be private and his final resting place will be in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery at breeding, KY along with his parents.

 L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

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Theresa Marlene Gabehart, 61

Posted by on Sep 20, 2023

Theresa Marlene Gabehart, 61

Theresa Marlene Gabehart, age 61, of Campbellsville, KY, The daughter of the late Glen Merritt and the granddaughter of the late Alice Ramsey, was born December 8th, 1961 and departed this life on September19, 2023.

She was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 760 for 30 years, retired, and then was a stained glass maker for several years. She worked on projects for NASA, hooking up controls for two launch pads and performed industrial electrical work.  She was of the Baptist Faith.

She is survived by her twin boys: Jamie Gabehart and Josh Gabehart. Her significant other of thirty years whom she loved dearly: Vaughn Saunders, and two granddaughters: Trinity Gabehart and Kaylee Gabehart and their mother Ashli Horstman.

 

The family has chosen cremation and all services will be held privately.

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Jerry Wayne Murphy, 80

Posted by on Sep 19, 2023

Jerry Wayne Murphy, 80

Jerry Wayne Murphy of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late John Thomas Murphy and Ruby Marie Daughtery Murphy, was born August 1, 1943 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the Bluegrass Care and Rehab Center in Lexington, KY. He was 80 years of age.

He was retired from the City of Campbellsville having worked in the street dept. as a backhoe operator. Mr. Murphy served his country honorably in the United States Army and served in Vietnam.

He is survived by one daughter: Brandy Love and companion Chuck Mills of Nicholasville, KY, One grandson: Brennon Murphy and wife Makenzie of Lawrenceburg, KY. One brother and two sisters: Joseph Murphy, Donna Ray Thompson, and Delores Farmer.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Marcia Benningfield Murphy and one son: Brent Murphy. Two brothers and two sisters: James Murphy, Roger Murphy, Elizabeth Stubbs and Louise Shaw.

There will be a memorial service for Jerry Wayne Murphy on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. EDT at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Bro. Freddy Thompson will officiate.

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James “Jim” Paul Bradford

Posted by on Sep 19, 2023

James “Jim” Paul Bradford

James “Jim” Paul Bradford of Lawrenceburg, TN, the son of the late James Paul Bradford and Mildred Ethel Shuman Bradford, was born November 29, 1956 in Marion, IN and departed this life on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Maury Regional Health Center in Columbia, TN. He was 66 years of age.

He had professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hillsboro, NC. He enjoyed hiking and being outdoors, a member of the Colorado Mountain Club and was a Chevalier with Demolay International. He was employed as a histotechnologist having received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and biology from Indiana Wesleyan University.

He is survived by one daughter: Erin Bradford Fisher (Thomas) of Ruther, Glen, VA. One sister: Roberta Mensik (Ray) of Campbellsville. One sister-in-law: Kate Niverson of Marion, IN. Two grandchildren: Cameron Duncan Fisher and Levi James Fisher. One nephew; Terry Niverson and a great niece: Stephanie Niverson.

There will be a funeral service for James “Jim” Paul Bradford on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Campbellsville Christian Church.

Bro. Caleb Buddemeyer will officiate.

Memorials are suggested to be donations to the American Heart Association.

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Edwin Clifton Roy, 74

Posted by on Sep 18, 2023

Edwin Clifton Roy, 74

Edwin Clifton Roy of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Carlie C. and Nancy Lucille Holmes Roy, was born January 13, 1949 in Somerset, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Campbellsville, KY. He was 74 years of age and enjoyed playing pool.

He is survived by one brother and one sister: Glen Roy and Brenda Milby both of Campbellsville.

Three nieces: Ashley Gabehart, Amanda Gabehart and fiancé Darius Clement, and Lori Roy, and a host of great nieces and nephews. One special friend: Leonard Dicken of Campbellsville.

There will be a graveside service for Edwin Clifton Roy, September 19, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. CDT / 3:00 P.M. EDT at the Haven Hill Cemetery. Bro. Freddy Thompson will officiate.

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David “Davis” Fisher,

Posted by on Sep 17, 2023

David “Davis” Fisher, of Bradfordsville, the son of the late Herman and Elizabeth (Simpson) Fisher, was born February 15, 1948 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. He was 75 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Arbuckle Baptist Church and was a farmer.

Davis, as he was mostly known by enjoyed his animals, fishing, hunting, digging ginseng, water skiing, playing checker and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include two sisters and three brothers: Mary Garrett and husband Buddy, Melvin Fisher and wife Malissa, Ethel Smothers and husband Charles, William Fisher and wife Julie and Daniel Fisher.

Also twelve nieces and nephews: Nancy Tungate, Curtis Garrett and wife Lisa, Amanda Tucker and husband Justin, Regina Young and husband Jason, Darlene House, Stephen Fisher and wife Shelia, Todd Smothers wife April, Timmy Fisher, Kevin Fisher and wife Megan, Jessica Cox, Austin Fisher and George Fisher and a host of great-nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Lonnie Joseph Fisher as an infant.

The funeral service for David “Davis” Fisher will be Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. in the Campbellsville chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery at Bradfordsville.

 Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Tuesday and after 8:00 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Charlie Caldwell

Posted by on Sep 13, 2023

Charlie Caldwell, 59, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late “Blue Bo” Caldwell and Elizabeth Odele Wathen Caldwell was born August 23rd, 1964, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and departed this life on Monday, September 11th, 2023 in Campbellsville, Ky.
Charlie was united in marriage to Ms. Marie Adele Spalding on March 18th, 1992. She survives. He loved fishing, turtling, and spending time outdoors.

Besides his wife, Charlie is survived by:
Three daughters: Tina Cruse and her significant other, Calvin, of Columbia; Shannon Bailey and her husband, Chris, of Indiana; Cathy Grubbs and her husband, Lenn, of Hodgenville
Five grandchildren: Ashlen Grubbs, Evan Grubbs, Raylee Grubbs, Jackie Tennyson, all of Hodgenville, and Taylor Cruse of Glasgow
Two great-grandchildren: Levi Tennyson and Paisley Tennyson of Hodgenville
Ten brothers and sisters: Marcella Brady of Calvary, Cecilia Smith of Bardstown, Connie Gaddie of Lebanon, Pam Ford of Campbellsville, Billy Caldwell of Calvary, Phyllis Beavers of Bardstown, Tim Caldwell of Lebanon, Danny Caldwell of Finley, Monica Caldwell of Calvary, and Jackie Caldwell of Bardstown

He was preceded in death by:
Two brothers and four sisters: Austin Caldwell, Jerry Caldwell, Brenda Caldwell, Karen Money, Brenda Kay Caldwell, and Linda Mae Caldwell

VISITATION: Thursday, September 14th, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Friday, September 15th, 2023, at 12:00 pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy be in the form of donations to funeral expenses which may be made at the funeral home.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Charlie Caldwell at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Judy Sullivan

Posted by on Sep 10, 2023

Judy Sullivan of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Eugene Wright and Evaline Shofner Wright, was born November 8, 1950 in Taylor County, Kentucky.   She died at 11:39 .A.M., Friday, September 8, 2023 in Campbellsville. Age: 72

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Zion Separate Baptist Church.

Judy was a retired teacher with the LaRue County School System.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Marcy Pierce and husband, James of Nicholasville; two grandchildren: Audrey Pierce and Ellie Pierce; one sister and one brother: Carol Underwood and Gary Wright of Campbellsville; a nephew Jason Wright and wife Maranda of Campbellsville; a great niece and two great nephews: Hayden Wright, Jackson Wright and Mason Wright; one aunt, Brenda Montgomery of Campbellsville; and many other relatives and friends.

Judy was also preceded in death by a nephew, Marcus Underwood.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery in                            Campbellsville by Rev. Ronda Arnett

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

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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