Eloise “Bea” Baker, 75

Posted by on Feb 15, 2019

Mrs. Eloise Bea Baker of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her home. Born on December 16, 1943 to the late George E. Sr. and Opal (Baisden) Maynard, she was 75 years, 1 month, and 29 days of age. Mrs. Baker professed a faith in, and a love for, Jesus, and was of the Church of God faith. She was a former quality control specialist for Trim-Masters in Harrodsburg and worked for the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville over 37 years, but her true calling in life was being “Aunt Bea” to a large and close-knit family.

She leaves to carry her legacy:

Her husband of 52 years: Mr. William “W.K.” Baker of Campbellsville,

Two children: Scott Baker and wife Brandy of Elizabethtown, and Steven Baker and wife Tabitha of Elkhorn,

Two sisters: Debbie Sapp and husband Tommy, Jr. of Campbellsville, and Della Mae Damron of Greensburg,

Nine grandchildren: Nicole Baker, Landon Baker, Alyssa Baker, Jaxon Caudel, Zeyta Caudel, Indica Baker, Michael Baker, Alex Baker, and Sativa Baker,

One great-grandson: Wayde Baker,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by four siblings: George Maynard, Jr., Barbara Rose, Corina Sue Bault, and Lois Jean “Toby” Evans.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Baker on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Jay Damron will be officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery immediately following the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 18, from 10 AM EST (9:00 AM CST) until time for the service.

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Viola Noel Tungate, 91

Posted by on Feb 13, 2019

Mrs. Viola (Noel) Tungate of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ruel and Genevieve (Hendrickson) Noel passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:15 AM at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville. Born in Casey County on March 15, 1927, she was 91 years, 10 months, and 29 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Farmer’s Chapel Church of God. Mrs. Tungate had begun quilting at the age of 9, and made several beautiful heirlooms. She kept a strong work ethic all her life, and retired as a cook for the Rosary Hospital and Medco Nursing Home. On November 28, 1945 she married the love of her life, Mr. Buford Thomas Tungate. They remained devoted to each other until his death in 1999.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two sons: Tom Tungate, Jr., and Oliver Tungate and wife Ruth, all of Campbellsville,

Two sisters: Gwendola Glover of Indiana, and Margaret Doris Noel of Nashville,

Two step-grandchildren: Dana Rafferty and husband Brian, and Shannon Bryant,

Two step-great grandchildren: Blake Sallee and Destiny Rafferty,

And a several extended family members and close friends.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Gene Noel, Raymond Noel, and Wilbur Noel; and a sister, Mildred Myers.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Tungate on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Brookside Cemetery immediately after the service. Dr. Colin McDaniel & Bro. Robert Boston will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, February 14, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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James “Jimmie” Whitlock, Sr.

Posted by on Feb 13, 2019


James “Jimmie” Whitlock Sr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Hon. Robert Henry Whitlock and Carrie Benningfield Whitlock, was born January 20, 1934, in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 11:41 A.M., Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his home at the age of 85.
He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville.
Jimmie proudly served in the United States Marines as a 1st Lieutenant and Naval Aviator. After graduating with a business degree from the University of Kentucky, he returned to Marion County and served 2 two year terms in District 29 as State Representative and 1 term as Clerk of the House. He was instrumental in developing Community Trust Bank and was CEO for three decades. Jimmie was a 32nd degree Mason and supporter of the Kosair Shriners. He was a member of Campbellsville Country Club and an avid University of Kentucky sports fan. Jimmie will be remembered by his great sense of humor and low key attitude, but most of all his love for family.
In addition to his devoted wife of 42 years, Carolyn Newton Whitlock, he is survived by three sons and one daughter: James Whitlock Jr. and Stephen S. Whitlock of Lexington, Vincent M. Whitlock of Chicago, Illinois, and Elizabeth T. Whitlock of Ligonier, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren and their mother: Delaney N. Whitlock, Haleigh R. Whitlock and Alisa Beth McKinney-Whitlock; step-son, Grant Alan Cox and wife, Karli of Prospect; step-grandchildren: Austin Cox, Ashton Brooke Cox, Grant Alan Cox, Jr. and Guthrie James Cox; three sisters and one brother: Almarine Hickey, Dolores Ann Whitlock, Laura Etta Smith and Admiral (Ret. U. S. Navy) Robert Henry Whitlock, Jr. and wife, Nancy of Dallas, Texas; special friend and caregiver, B.J. Perkins and a hosts of friends and family.
He was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother: Marcella Long and Robert Conway Whitlock.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. James A. Ewing for the
excellent care and friendship provided to Jimmie throughout the years.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lebanon
FUNERAL MASS: 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lebanon by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Harold B. Baldwin, 90

Posted by on Feb 11, 2019

Mr. Harold Baldwin, the son of the late Roland and Stella (Walker) Baldwin, was born Thursday, July 19, 1928 in Adair County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, February 9, 2019 in Hodgenville at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home. He was 90 years, 6 months and 22 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith and was a member of the Bible Baptist Tabernacle, and a member of the Saloma #450 Masonic Lodge.

Mr. Baldwin was a lifelong entrepreneur. After earning an associates degree at Campbellsville College, he began his career by selling shoes and candy door to door. Later, he became a stock broker and a coal broker, and worked as an agent for State Farm Insurance Company more than 40 years. He was a Korean Veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Army. He served his community as a Sunday School teacher at Campbellsville Baptist Church, and was a member of the Campbellsville Jaycees and the Optimist Club.

Harold enjoyed watching the University of Kentucky Wildcats and collecting UK memorabilia, and loved sharing time with his grandsons at regular season games, SEC, or NCAA tournaments. He was an avid hunter with his sidekick Jimmy Thompson. He especially enjoyed time on the lake fishing, and could tear up a dance floor doing the jitterbug. Floyd Cramer, Charlie Pride, and The Highwaymen were some of his favorite artists, but he also loved musicals. Campbellsville College’s “The Sound of Music” and Louisville Actors Theater “Patsy Cline” were just two of his favorites. He often relaxed with a Louis LaMour novel or a John Wayne movie.

Survivors include a daughter: Cheryl Lynn Baldwin-Marr and husband H.W. of Cecilia; three grandchildren: Jason Baldwin, Clint Rodgers and wife Elizabeth and Brian Brandon Baldwin; four great-grandchildren; his former wife: Barbara Thompson Baldwin of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Robin Thomas Baldwin and Brian Gordon Baldwin; two brothers, Eugene Baldwin and Stanley Baldwin; a sister, Bonita Lyons; and a grandson, Christopher Robin “Buzz” Rogers.

The funeral service for Mr. Harold Baldwin will be conducted Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville. Bro. Danny Baldwin will be officiating.

Interment will follow in the Green River Memorial Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Family requests visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Friday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

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Mary Phillips Wilson

Posted by on Feb 10, 2019

Mary Phillips Wilson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Robert Thomas Phillips and Mary Richeson Phillips, was born January 20, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:24 A.M., Sunday, February 10, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and was an active member of and Sunday School treasurer for Miller’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Mary was a retail sales clerk at Victor’s and JC Penney’s in Campbellsville, a member of the Taylor County Homemaker’s Club, and she crocheted many baby blankets, afghans and Christmas ornaments.
She united in marriage to Reed Wilson March 29, 1946. He preceded her in death August 6, 2016.
She is survived by two daughters and one son: Debbie Williams, Kathy Ramsey and husband, Mike and Troy Wilson and wife, Patricia of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Kevin Lee Wilson and wife, Tammy, Deanna Gupton and husband, Todd, Michelle Tucker and husband, Frank and J. Ramsey and wife, Millie of Campbellsville; nine great-grandchildren: Allen Wilson, Alex Wilson, Brook Polston, Corey Gupton, Sydney Tucker, Joshua Tucker, Phil Durham, Frankie Tucker and Donald Tucker; seven great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Margaret Phillips of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son-in-law, George Williams and three brothers and three sisters: Jim Phillips, Barnes Phillips, Hugh Phillips, Elizabeth Rafferty, Lena Mae Douglas and Lucy Phillips.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P. M. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Daniel Lyons

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO MILLER’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Glenda Gupton

Posted by on Feb 10, 2019

Glenda Gupton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late S. R. Martin and Nella Patton Martin, was born September 26, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 6:03 A.M., Sunday, February 10, 2019 in Campbellsville.         Age: 79
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Glenda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was known for her ironing, cleaning and especially her cooking.
Glenda united in marriage to David Gupton January 18, 1974.
Besides her husband, David Gupton, she is survived by five children: Patricia Druien and husband, Shelby, Mike Close and wife, Marcie, Chris Gupton and wife, Tonya, Melissa Gordon, and Tanya Franklin and husband, Scott of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren:  Andy Close and wife, Brandy, Tiffany Tedder and husband, Austin, Haley Franklin, Tyler Franklin, Trey Gordon, Caleb Gupton, and Chloe Gupton of Campbellsville; seven great-grandchildren: Bryton Close, Hudson Close, Ali Close, Jay Coulter, Karlie Tedder, Kaesen Tedder, Krue Tedder; two sisters: Neva Richerson and husband, Max, and Ila Chewning; one brother-in-law, Jerry Gupton and wife, Kay of Murray; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Martin and a great-grandson, Linken Close.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, February 11, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR THE PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Paul Randell Bailey, Jr.

Posted by on Feb 8, 2019

Paul Randell Bailey, Jr. of Columbia, son of the late Paul Randall Bailey, Sr. and Mary Alice Helm Bailey, was born February 26, 1956 in Orange County, Florida. He died at 4:59 P.M., Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Lexington. Age: 62
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Paul was owner and operator of Bailey Brothers Cab Company in Campbellsville.
He is survived by two daughters and one son: Carrie Bailey and fiancée, Michael Scott and Paul R. Bailey, III of Campbellsville and Sherry Bailey and fiancée, Randy Ribeiro of Lexington; his fiancée, Billie Julee Sullivan of Columbia; three step-children: Karla Zapata of Columbia, Sarah Alvarez of Russell Springs and Charity Allen of Liberty; nine grandchildren: Hayden “Tuff” Wilson, Maleigha Bailey-Ribeiro and Carson Kai Ribeiro of Lexington, Clif Thomas Ogden, Lexi Renee Ogden, Lucas Isaac Scott, Molly Bailey, Keira Bailey and Ethan Bailey of Campbellsville; three step-grandchildren: Steven Randall Allen, Asher Alvarez and Maryanna Alvarez; one brother, Roger Bailey of Tampa, Florida;
several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Bailey and his former wife and mother of his children, Elsie Mae Yates Bailey.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 11, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 11, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Walters and Dick Scholl
BURIAL: Green County Memory Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Rachel Alice Howard Dunham

Posted by on Feb 7, 2019

Rachel Alice Howard Dunham of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Earle Alfred Howard and Lettie Belle Agan Howard, was born August 26, 1918 in White Creek, New York. She died at 11:15 A.M., Monday, February 4, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 100
She professed faith in Christ and was an active member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church.
She united in marriage to Roy Lawrence Dunham June 9, 1938 and he preceded her in death on September 2, 1985.
In her honor, Mayor Tony Young proclaimed August 26, 2018 as “Mrs. Rachel Dunham Day”. She had served as a volunteer for over fifty years, serving as a Cub Scout Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader, a volunteer for blood drives, community concerts, low income energy assistance, transportation for the Aged, Metzmeier Nursing Home and a member of the Taylor Regional Hospital Auxiliary for over forty years. She was known as a Christ-centered, caring and contributing ray of sunshine in our community and was especially proud of having five generations of her family.
She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Gerald Roy Dunham and wife, Jane Christie Dunham of Cornelia, Georgia, Irving Earl Dunham and wife, Connie Harris Dunham of Meridianville, Alabama, Sylvia Dunham Pike and husband, Carrick (Rick) Pike of Franklin, Kentucky and Laura Dunham Berry and husband, Ronnie Berry of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and special friends.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Paul Irving Dunham and Howard Arthur Dunham and wife, Betty Pruitt Dunham and one brother and four sisters: Agan Howard, Margaret Perry, Flora Perry, Elizabeth Newell and Marietta Snedaker.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, February 15, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and from 1:00 – 2:00 P.m., Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Bethel First Presbyterian Church
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Bethel First Presbyterian Church by Rev. Jim Murphy
PRIVATE BURIAL: Bethel Cemetery
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Rev. J. Alvin & Peggy Hardy
Paul & Joan Johnson
Carole Whitley
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY, BETHEL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, OR THE CHARITY OF ONE’S CHOICE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

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Dana Cox Welch, 44

Posted by on Feb 5, 2019

Ms. Dana Cox Welch of Campbellsville passed from this life on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an extended illness. Born on June 30, 1974 to the late Dannie Dale Cox and Rebecca (Seaborne) Brown, she was 44 years, 7 months, and 5 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Welch was the former manager at Colorama in Campbellsville until her health forced her into early retirement. She cherished her family time, and loved working puzzles or simply watching Netflix with them.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

A fiancée: Michael Cox of Campbellsville,

Two sons: Jacob Scott Welch of Richmond, and Joshua Seth Welch of Campbellsville,

Her step-mother: Mary Cox of Campbellsville,

Four siblings: Richard “Bubby” Brown, Jr. and wife Myra of Greensburg, Brian Rafferty and wife Dana of Campbellsville, Melinda Cox of Campbellsville and John Cox and wife Angela of Louisville. and

And several other relatives and friends, including Tara Seaborne Glover, Julie Franklin, and Kymberli Fitzgerald.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Ms. Welch on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Travis Bright will be officiating. Ms. Welch’s request to be cremated will be honored after the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Feb 8, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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James “jim” Walker Bryant, 71

Posted by on Feb 4, 2019

James Walker “Jim” Bryant, the son of the late James Bryant and Ruth (Robinson) Graham, was born December 24, 1947 and departed this life on January 29, 2019. He was 71 years of age.

He was a former attorney and was of the Baptist Faith.

He is survived by a son: Blair Bryant of Louisville.

A memorial service for James Walker “Jim” Bryant will be conducted Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and will be laid to rest with his parents in the Columbia Cemetery. Bro. John Hall will be officiating.

There will be no visitation.

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