Pamela Gregory

Posted by on Mar 15, 2018

Pamela Gregory, 70, passed away March 13, 2018 in her home in Campbellsville, Kentucky, after a long battle with what revealed itself to be cancer. After having spent her early years growing up in Boston, MA, and on the East Coast, Pamela moved to Central Kentucky in the 1970’s, remaining here the rest of her adult life.

She acquired her Master’s degree in teaching at Campbellsville University and spent many years teaching at St. Charles’ Middle School in Marion County, retiring in 2012. In her personal time, she enjoyed painting watercolors of landscapes and the surrounding area.

She is survived by her daughter Cara Brower of Los Angeles, California, her son Michael Rice of Campbellsville, Kentucky, and her loving partner Greg Costello of Knifley, Kentucky.

The family would like to thank her dear friends who visited her in her final weeks and to Hosparus Health of Central KY for their incredible care and support.

The family will celebrate her life privately.

Any donations in her honor can be made to Hosparus Health of Green River and made be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

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Eva Close Bowman, Age 97

Posted by on Mar 11, 2018

Eva Sallee Close Bowman, 97 years, 4 month and 26 days of age, died on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Concordia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, Kentucky.

Eva was born on Wednesday, October 13, 1920 in Green County, to the late Emmett and Fannie Sallee.     Also preceding her in death was her husband, Fred Bowman as well as a daughter, Louise Close, a son, William James Close and a great grandson, Jeremy Wilkerson and 4 brothers and one sister.

She worked for 30 plus years at Fruit of the Loom.    She had made a profession of faith in Christ and had been a member of First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville over 77 years as well as having attended Drakesboro Methodist Church with her daughter when she was able.

Eva is survived by one daughter, Della Close Goff and husband DuWayne of Drakesboro and one sister, Ada Margaret Daily of Greenville, Indiana.   In addition, surviving are nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren.

The funeral service for Eva Sallee Close Bowman will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Neil Salvaterra officiating.   Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery.

The family request visitation between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on March 14, 2018, prior to the service at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to either First United Methodist Church of Campbellsville or Drakesboro United Methodist Church and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For on-line condolences please visit: https://lyondewittberry.funeraltechweb.com/admin/preview-site/1/tribute/details/1202/Eva-Bowman/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Stephen Lyle Sanders, age 60

Posted by on Mar 9, 2018

Stephen Lyle Sanders, 60 years, 2 months and 13 days of age of Knifley died on Thursday, March 8, 2018, peacefully after an illness, at his home with his family by his side.

Stephen was born in Campbellsville on December 23, 1957, the son of the late James Sherwood and Exzilda Wethington Sanders.   Also preceding him in death was his brother-in-law, Carl Sandidge, Sr.

He was known by many, having served the community well, as owner of Service Cleaners.   When not working at the Cleaners, you would often find him farming which he enjoyed.   He was an active member of St. Bernard Catholic Church where he served in several roles including the Parish Council. He also served on the Revisit Knifley Committee.

Stephen is survived by a brother, James Byron Sanders and wife Wanda, three sisters, Karen Jane Richerson and Frieda Lynn Sandidge all of Campbellsville and Marsha Rhea Spires and husband Tommy of Louisville.   Also surviving are six nieces and nephews, Brian Thomas Spires, Tonya Rhea Dunn, Mark Richerson, Natalie Brinley, Carl Sandidge and Ashley Kuehl as well as two step nephews, Chad Myers and Josh Myers.   In addition, surviving are nine great nieces and nephews, four step great nieces and one step great nephew and three great-great nieces.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Clementsville with Rev. George Otuma officiating.    Burial will follow in the St. Bernard Catholic Church Cemetery with casket bearers being, Charles Sanders, Timothy Sanders, Gregory Wethington, Mike Wethington, Paul Eastridge and Randall Thompson.

The family request visitation from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Prayer Service being held at 6:00 p.m.

The family request that expressions of sympathy be donations to St. Bernard Catholic Church, American Cancer Society or Hosparus Health of Green River and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For online condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1201/Stephen-Sanders/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Alan Hamilton Humphress, age 87

Posted by on Mar 8, 2018

 

Alan Hamilton Humphress, 87 years, 2 months, and 25 days of age, of Campbellsville, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 with his family by his side.

Alan was born the son of the late Omer and Nellie Hamilton Humphress on December 13, 1930 in Yuma, Kentucky.   Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Effie Irene Hornback and their son, Michael Shannon Humphress as well as eight brothers and sisters.

He had served in the United States Army during the Korean war and was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.    After returning home from serving in the armed forces, he worked hard as a farmer and had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Knifley Christian Church.

Alan is survived by a son, Alan Humphress, Jr. and his companion Brenda Metcalfe of Campbellsville and four daughters, Barbara Abell of Knifley, Moveta Keltner and husband Ray of Rose Hill, Virginia, Annette Humphress and Jackie Tucker of Campbellsville.   Also surviving are his siblings, Nancy Dixon of Knifley, Billy Humphress and wife Edith of Campbellsville and Karen Overstreet and husband Eugene of California, as well as 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Funeral services for Alan Hamilton Humphress will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2018 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial in Lebanon National Cemetery.

The family request visitation from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to Hosparus and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For online condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1200/Alan-Humphress/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Anna Jean Peake Williams

Posted by on Mar 2, 2018

Anna Jean Peake Williams of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Alphonsus “Duck” Wethington and Angela “Ann” Wethington, was born July 26, 1944 in Marion County, Kentucky, but was raised in Clementsville. She died at 12:00 P.M., Thursday, March 1, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 73
Anna Jean professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Her faith in God gave her strength as she battled leukemia. She farmed for many years and later trained as a medical technician having worked in the offices of Dr. Henry Chambers and Dr. Jerome Dixon. Anna Jean loved gardening and country life. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
She united in marriage to Larry Williams April 17, 1999. She and Larry enjoyed traveling, especially taking cruises.
Besides her husband, Larry Williams of Campbellsville, she is survived by one son and one daughter: Brian Peake and wife, Janet of Elkhorn and Darlene Peake of Campbellsville;
two step-children: Danny Williams and wife, Melissa and Jeff Williams and wife, Kathy of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Megan Peake and Jared Peake of Elkhorn;
three step-grandchildren: Danielle Smith and husband, Adam, Hanna Lobb and husband, Colton and Alic Williams of Campbellsville; two step-great-grandchildren: Addison Smith and Jonah Lobb of Campbellsville; one brother, Clifton Wethington and wife, Betty of Clementsville; seven sisters-in-law: Pat Wethington of Columbia, Shirley Noel of Elkhorn, Nancy Daugherty, Eleanor Caldwell, Wanda Buckman, Jeannie Daugherty and Sue Buckman and husband, Ronald of Lebanon; one brother-in-law, Ed Williams and wife, Jewell of Lebanon several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Elaine Wethington and Jim “Duck” Wethington.
VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
PRAYER SERVICE: 6:30 P.M. Sunday, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL MASS: 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 5, 2018 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan
BURIAL: St. Bernard Catholic Church Cemetery, Clementsville, Kentucky
PALLBEARERS:
Billy Wethington
Gerry Wethington
Greg Wethington
John Wethington
Tom Wethington
Danny Williams
Jeff Williams
Larry Harris

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CATHOLIC CHURCH MASSES OR BROWN CANCER CENTER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Larry Willis, 65

Posted by on Mar 2, 2018

Mr. William Larry Willis of Campbellsville was born on May 23, 1952 to Betty Jewell (Bault) Willis and the late Welby Earl “Shorty” Willis. He departed this life on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 65 years, 9 months, and 6 days of age. Mr. Willis was a retired teacher for the Taylor County School District, where he had taught English, History, and the Bible as Literature over thirty years. An unfortunate accident in 1971 left him with several physical ailments, but it couldn’t dampen his loving and generous spirit as a father, husband, and friend. His love of learning lead him to attend Campbellsville College and Western Kentucky University, and he was a member of the Kentucky Education Association and the National Education Association. In what free time he found, he enjoyed painting, usually acrylics, and he stayed active in the academic teams, the school newspaper, creative writer’s club, and the chess club. Mr. Willis professed faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Melissa (Rainwater) Willis,

Two children: Miranda Willis and companion Chris Taylor, and Bryce Willis, all of Campbellsville,

His mother: Betty Willis of Campbellsville,

One sister: Joan Tinnell and husband David of Campbellsville,

One grandson: Levi Taylor,

Three local nephews: Jeremy Wood, Josh Wood, and Mitchell Tinnell,

Several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, their children and grandchildren,

A special caregiver: Shari Scully of Campbellsville,

His lapdog: Chubby

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his other lapdog, Chunky.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Willis on Sunday, March 4. 2018 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Don Gowin will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Green River Memorial Cemetery, 3441 Old Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, March 3, after 5:00 PM.

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Connie Lackey

Posted by on Feb 28, 2018

Connie Lackey of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Tommy Baldwin and Carolyn Sexton Brown, was born January 18, 1962 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 11:29 P.M., Monday, February 26, 2018 in Glasgow. Age: 56
Connie professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Run Baptist Church, where she had served as youth director and Sunday School teacher.
She was a former employee of Wal Mart and Lake Cumberland Head Start.
She united in marriage to Brad Lackey March 12, 1982.
Besides her husband of thirty-seven years, Brad Lackey of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons: B. J. Lackey and special friend, Ann Browder and Keith Lackey of Campbellsville; one granddaughter, Alexia Marie Lackey and her mother, Jennifer Riggs; three step-grandchildren: Johanna Edwards, Josiah Edwards and Mason Edwards; four sisters and one brother: Jenny Burns and husband, Bill of Burkesville, Sharon Baldwin, Sandy Walters and special friend, Lamont and Peggy Baldwin of Campbellsville and DeWayne Baldwin of Florida; two sisters-in-law: Sherry Edwards and husband, Ricky of Oklahoma and Desiree’ Culver and husband, Josh of New Mexico; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Danny Brown and her step-mother, Mary Baldwin.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 2, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Brad Lackey and Rev. George Nelson
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO PLEASANT RUN BAPTIST CHURCH YOUTH PROGRAM AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Rita Mae Whitlock, age 87

Posted by on Feb 27, 2018

Rita Mae Whitlock of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Elliott and Nellie Jane Wright Warner, was born on Sunday, April 27, 1930 in Marion County, Kentucky and departed this life on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the University of Louisville Hospital.    She was 87 years, 9 months and 29 days of age.

Besides being a homemaker, she enjoyed raising a garden, spending time reminiscing with and about her family and loved her dog Gizmo. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Zion Separate Baptist Church.

Besides her parents, Rita was predeceased by her husband, Arvin Ray Whitlock, an infant daughter, Diane Whitlock, daughter, Mary Alma Lamkin and a son Mark Whitlock as well as two brothers and two sisters, James Warner, Nora Warner, Steve Warner and Lavita Harris.

As the mother of twelve she is survived by 7 sons and 2 daughters, Bill Whitlock and wife Sharon of Campbellsville, Clellan Whitlock and wife Elizabeth of Lebanon, Ronnie Whitlock and wife Jeannie of Fairfield, Mazie Bagby and husband Kenneth of Campbellsville, Paul Whitlock and wife Ila Jean of Campbellsville, Tommy Whitlock of Campbellsville, Mary Redmon Lampkin and husband Charles of Bloomfield, Leo Whitlock of Campbellsville, Jerry Whitlock and wife Chicquita of Campbellsville and Son-in-law Willam Lamkin, Sr. of Bloomfield.   Also surviving are 27 Grandchildren, David Whitlock, Trena Whitlock, Tony Whitlock, Pamela Thomas, Suann Whitlock, Rebecca Cash, Tracy Whitlock, Charles Whitlock, Shannon Yates, Brian Whitlock, Patrick Whitlock, Timothy Whitlock, Wendy Smith, Charles Lampkin, Jr., Jason Lampkin, Brandon Lampkin, Ronnie Whitlock, Jr., LaDonna Barrick, Angela Ball, Kimberly Theis, Willie Lamkin, Jr., Morgan Diane Lamkin, Kasey Clark, Jarrett Whitlock, Isiah Lowe, Levi Whitlock and Gracie Ann Lowe, 38 Great-Grandchildren, Ashley Blakey, Steven Whitlock, Kayla Horton, Austin Horton, Alora Whitlock, Joseph Thomas, Gage Grisham, Castin Grisham, Autumn Beckley, Kamber Beckley, Madison Whitlock, Tyler Smith, Caleb Whitlock, Briar Rose Whitlock, Legiah Lanham, Shelby Whitlock, Clayton Whitlock, Chloe Whitlock, Jaylen Wheatley, Violette Whitlock, Ethan Smith, Addison Smith, Cassie Lampkin, Alexis Lampkin, Austin Barrick, Ryan Barrick, Clarissa Barrick, Shelby Whitlock, Gus Whitlock, James Ball, Makensie Ball, Taylor Theis, Katelyn Hess, Madison Lamkin, Lucas Lamkin, Bailee Clark, Samuel “Lane” Clark, and Kirk Wallace “Wally” Curry, as well as  2 Great-Great Grandchildren,  Maci and Ian Barrick and 9 Step Grandchildren.

The funeral service for Rita Mae Whitlock will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery.

The family request visitation between the hours of 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be made to Breast Cancer Research and may be made at the funeral home.

For online condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1199/Rita-Whitlock/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Neva Brewer

Posted by on Feb 24, 2018

Neva Brewer of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Oscar Atherton and Sophronia Stillwell Atherton, was born January 17, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:20 A.M., Friday, February 23, 2018 in Hodgenville. Age: 86
Neva professed faith in Christ and was a member of Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She united in marriage to Shiley Brewer April 2, 1953, and he preceded her in death February 21, 1985.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Val Brewer of Buffalo and Renita Turner and husband, Jesse of Greensburg; seven grandchildren: Chris Brewer and wife, Kathy Jo, Kim Hall, Kevin Hall, Cody Brewer, Dusty Brewer, Pamela Bennett and Amanda Brewer; fifteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son and one daughter: Gail Brewer and Herman Brewer.

VISITATION: 11:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Monday, Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, February26, 2018 at Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church by Rev. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church Cemetery

PALLBEARERS:
Cody Brewer
Paul Brown
Dalton Judd
Trent Judd
Jesse Turner
Al Underwood

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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James “Jimmy” Caton

Posted by on Feb 23, 2018

James “Jimmy” Caton of Campbellsville, son of the late Tricha Burton Holt and Jimmy “Shorty” Holt, was born October 19, 1961, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 5:00 P.M., Thursday, February 22, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age 56
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
James was a former construction worker.
He enjoyed living life to the fullest doing things his way, but once his son was born, his focus changed to his son.
He is survived by one son, Daniel Caton of Campbellsville; one brother and two sisters: Dwain Caton and wife, Charlotte and Jamie Holt Owens of Campbellsville and Charlotte Hoots and husband, Mark of Leitchfield; special friend, Cindy Perkins of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Phillip Mann.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 26, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Troy Long and Bro. Glenn LaFond
BURIAL: Bear Wallow Cemetery in Adair County
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TAYLOR COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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