Gail Clark, 57

Posted by on Dec 22, 2018

Mrs. Gail Clark of Lebanon, daughter of the late Tracy and Lorene (Simpson) Arvin, was born on January 24, 1961. She departed this life on Thursday, December 20, 2018, being 57 years, 10 months, and 29 days of age. She was a former employee of the Springfield Redrying Plant and McDonalds Corporation, and was a homemaker. When she wasn’t babysitting her grandkids and could find a pleasant day, she was often outside enjoying the freedom of the road on a motorcycle.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Four children: Dennis Knopp of Lebanon, Tasha Clark of Bardstown, Ashley Mejia and husband Jose of Lebanon, and Donna Wright and husband Tyler of Lebanon,

A friend and former spouse: Charles M. “Peanut” Clark of Springfield,

One brother: Jeffery Arvin of Tennessee,

Four grandchildren: Jake Hardin, Kailyn Smith, Mary Mejia, and Jose Mejia, III,

And a host of other friends and family.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Tracy Arvin, Jr., and a grandson, Brantley Hardin.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Clark on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Charlie Blevins will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, Dec. 23, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.

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Etta Mae Hazard

Posted by on Dec 21, 2018


Etta Mae Hazard of Campbellsville, was born August 19, 1926 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 1:40 A.M., Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Barren County Nursing Home.
Age: 92
She was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church and was a devoted mother and grandmother.
Etta was a retired employee of the Kentucky Dry Cleaners and the Buckner Miller Dry Cleaners.
She united in marriage to Omer R. Hazard June 22, 1944 and he preceded her in death March 11, 1980.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Mark Hazard and wife, Brenda of Campbellsville and Brenda Posey and husband, Paul of Louisville; three grandchildren: Marissa Hazard of Campbellsville, Jonathan R. Posey of Alexandria, Virginia and Paul Stephen Posey of Columbia, South Carolina; one half sister-in-law, Johnette Jones and husband, David of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ann Hazard, in 2014.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ronnie Dooley
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ursula Finegan, 80

Posted by on Dec 21, 2018

Mrs. Ursula K. Finegan of the Cane Valley community passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2018 after an illness. Born on November 16, 1938 in Bremen, Germany to the late Fredrick and Eleanora (Wollman) Krueger, she was 80 years, 1 month, and 3 days of age. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, and friend, and instilled her legacy and Christian values in her children. She enjoyed reading, especially things of solid moral value, and raising a garden and flowers.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Five children: Jimmy Ray Finegan and wife Cindy of Washington, Robert Lee Finegan and wife Shawna of Tennessee, Bilinda Lines and husband Jimmy of Cane Valley, Angelica Ann Melton and husband Shane of Georgia, and Regina Eleanora Harshaw and husband Chris of Tennessee,
Two siblings: Gisela Grother and Garett Vondenberg, both of Germany,
Nineteen grandchildren,
Ten great-grandchildren,
Her furry friends: Pepper and Dexter,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rayvel George Finegan, and a son, Roy “Norm” Finegan.
Cremation rites were accorded her by the L. R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Campbellsville, KY. There will be a memorial service held to honor her life at her home on a later date.

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Joanna McCarty

Posted by on Dec 20, 2018

Joanna McCarty of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Harry Chaney and Jewell Bryant Chaney, was born September 30, 1937 in Fayette County, Kentucky. She died at 1:45 P.M., Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 81
She professed faith in Christ and was an active member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Joanna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, was co-owner and operator of Druther’s Restaurant in Campbellsville with her husband, Charles and she enjoyed helping at the food bank.
She united in marriage to Charles McCarty May 7, 1957 and he preceded her in death July 30, 2012.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter: Steve McCarty and wife, Roxann and Kathy Clark and husband, Greg of Campbellsville and Rick L. McCarty and wife, Jen of Winchester, Tennessee; six grandchildren: Stephanie McCarty of Henderson, Kentucky, Beth Clark-Milby and husband, Brandon of Richmond, Kentucky, Sean McCarty and wife, Brooke of Nashville, Tennessee, Makenzie McCarty of Tullahoma, Tennessee, Rick McCarty and wife, Rayna of Abileen, Texas and Jonathon McCarty of New Orleans, Louisiana; four great-grandchildren: Mya McCarty, Myles McCarty, Mia McCarty and Ava Cowherd: three sisters and two brothers: Debby Bennett of Campbellsville, Opal Burton of Lexington, Donna McCormack and husband, John of Florida, Harry Chaney, Jr. and wife, Jamie of Dallas, Texas and Danny Chaney; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Martin and Cindy Gaede.

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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, December 21, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Walters

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHIEMER’S ASSOCIATION OR LOWELL AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Larry Fletcher

Posted by on Dec 16, 2018

Larry Fletcher of Campbellsville, son of Hartsell Fletcher and Evelyn Cureton Fletcher, was born January 16, 1957 in Grayson County. He died at 5:17 P.M., Saturday, December 15, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 61
Larry professed faith in Christ and attended Salem Baptist Church.
Larry was in management and retired from Tractor Supply Company.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and especially loved spending time with his friends and family.
Larry united in marriage to Kathleen McKinney July 10, 1992.
He was preceded in death by a son, Derek Reul September 26, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen McKinney Fletcher; a son, Devin Reul and four other children: Gabriel Fletcher, Gavin Fletcher, Garrett Fletcher and Abigail Flores; his parents, Hartsell Fletcher and Evelyn Fletcher; one brother, Greg Fletcher; and five grandchildren. He was also loved by his extended family Joyce McKinney, Mary Beth (Jimmy) Lyons, Carol Anne (Rod) Sell, Kevinie (Mike) Click along with several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, December 17, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Michael Goodwin with cremation to follow

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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H. C. “Boss” Gore

Posted by on Dec 14, 2018

H. C. “Boss” Gore of Campbellsville, son of the late Robert Gore and Delta Cravens Gore, was born October 4, 1934 in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at home with his loving wife, Maye by his side at 4:38 A.M., Friday, December 14, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 84
He professed faith in Christ and attended Campbellsville Baptist Temple. He loved to sing about the Lord and attended many gospel singings with Maye.
H. C. retired after forty years from KABA Select Sires in Louisville, where he was a breeding technician. Boss enjoyed working with cattle, both at work and on his farm. He was a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
He united in marriage to Maye Smith on July 1, 1978.
Besides his wife, Maye Gore of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and three daughters:
Hal Gore and wife, Brittany, Vickie Buckman and husband, Philip and Renee Marcum of Campbellsville and Kay Dile and husband, Jerry of Greensburg; six grandchildren: Jennifer Buckman, Mark Marcum and wife, Summer and Rylee Gore of Campbellsville, Caleb Buckman and wife, Sarah of Calvary, Brittany Miller and husband, Jim and Ashley Hill and husband, Kash of Greensburg; six great-grandchildren: Cody Allen Foster, Bentley Buckman, Lincoln Buckman, Conner Buckman, Clara Miller and Avery Marcum; one sister, Rebecca Blankenship of Columbia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Wayne Gore February 3, 2003 and one brother and two sisters: Harvey R. Gore September 4, 2005, Jean Brockman November 4, 2014 and Magdalene Dudgeon August 28, 2017.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 17, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Jase Divens
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Gerrie E. Parker, 77

Posted by on Dec 11, 2018

Mrs. Gerrie Elizabeth (Kilby) Parker departed this world on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on April 20, 1941 to Mrs. Herlene (McGaha) Kilby and the late Mr. Lendolph Kilby, she was 77 years, 7 months, and 21 days of age. She was the cherished wife of, and proud homemaker to, Mr. Harlin Parker, who preceded her in death in 2011. She took pleasure in her work as a babysitter and childcare provider, and carried that love and compassion all the days of her life. Mrs. Parker had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Chapel Separate Baptist Church. Always artistic, she enjoyed creating colorful drawings and collecting teddy bears, but she was happiest and most content when she had a baby on her lap.

She leaves to cherish her memory: five children: Douglas Wayne Parker and wife Renee of South Carolina, Diana Lynn Lenington and husband Roger of Danville, Kim Knifley and husband Joe of Elk Horn, Amy Hicks and husband Carl of Campbellsville, and Renay Wethington and husband Mike of Campbellsville; her mother: Mrs. Herlene Kilby of Campbellsville; a sister: Shirley Matney and husband Gene of Campbellsville; brothers-in-law: Johnny Parker and wife Jean of Elk Horn, Ron Parker of Florida; three sisters-in-law: Betty Parker of Elk Horn, Patsy Riggs of Illinois, and Burma Wheeler of Campbellsville; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Special Thanks to all the staff at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab for their great care.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Parker on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Clay Wheeler and Bro. Raymond Atwood will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 3441 Old Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 12, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Parker on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Clay Wheeler and Bro. Raymond Atwood will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 3441 Old Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 12, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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Ernest Gotham, 79

Posted by on Dec 11, 2018

Mr. Ernest McLain “Ernie” Gotham of the Breeding community in Adair County departed this life on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville after a brief illness. Born on April 4, 1939 in Norwood, Massachusetts, he was 79 years, 8 months, and 5 days of age. Mr. Gotham was a retired police detective and was of the Christian faith. He spent his later years enjoying crossword puzzles, eating too much candy, and watching his Boston Red Sox create a Major League dynasty. As a historical enthusiast, there wasn’t much he didn’t know about the Civil War, and his appreciation for all things athletic served him well as an umpire and referee.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Five children, Lisa Gotham and fiancé Anthony Vickery of Columbia, Chris Gotham of Breeding, and Kristy Gotham-Flynn, Richard Gotham, and Susan Gotham-Hildreth, all of Massachusetts,

One local grandchild, Amelia Vickery, and several extended grandchildren,

A former spouse, Barbara Lionetti of Breeding,

One niece, Bridgette Flynn-Bennett and husband Christian, and their son, James,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Wedge Gotham, a son and daughter, David Gotham and Ashley Gotham, and his sister, Beverly Flynn.

Cremation was chosen, and a memorial service will be announced and conducted at a later date in Massachusetts.

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Glenn Spratt, 92

Posted by on Dec 9, 2018

Mr. Arland Glenn Spratt of the Mt. Carmel community in Taylor County passed from this life on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Born on October 18, 1926 to the late Ray and Annie (Skaggs) Spratt, he was 92 years, 1 month, and 20 days of age. Mr. Spratt had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He was a retired school bus driver for the Taylor County School System and a lifelong farmer. His passion, however, was spending quality time with his cherished bride, Mrs. Ruby (Rucker) Spratt, and together they had shared over 66 years of marriage before her passing in April 2017. It was a favorite pastime of both to RV camp, and they spent many an entire summer parked at Site 36 at Green River State Park, where they enjoyed watersports as much as lounging.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

A sister: Dorothy Pierce of Campbellsville,

Close nephews and caretakers who were loved and raised and sons: Chad Rucker and wife Stacy of Calvary, and Kevin Rucker and companion Chris of Florida,

Two grandsons: Ben Smith of Campbellsville, and Bryan Smith of Lebanon,

Three great-grandchildren: Aubrey, Hannah, and Sadie,

Great nieces and nephews: Brittany, Tyler, Peyton, Braydon, and Jayden,

Close brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Mary and Dickie Kirtley of Campbellsville, and Steve and Marilyn Rucker of Elizabethtown,

Close friend: Roger Lee Beams of Campbellsville.

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Sue Shofner; a brother-in-law, Bill Pierce; and one grandson, Travis Smith.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Spratt on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, 58 DeWitt Rd, Campbellsville, KY, immediately following the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, December 10, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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Anna B. Hovious Perkins, 90

Posted by on Dec 6, 2018

Mrs. Anna B. (Hovious) Perkins of Knifley, the daughter of the late J.B. and Flora Gertrude (Pike) Hovious, was born Sunday, July 15, 1928 in Adair County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in Campbellsville. She was 90 years, 4 months and 20 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Robinson Chapel Separate Baptist Church in Knifley and was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a homemaker.

She enjoyed gardening, especially her flowers beds, and raised the prettiest lilies around.

She united in marriage to Montie Perkins on April 7, 1947, who preceded her in death on June 23, 1986. She later united in marriage to L.J. Tucker, who preceded her in death on July 21, 2016.

Survivors include four daughters: Margie White of Campbellsville, and Mary Jo Berry, Linda Perkins and husband Bobby, and Judy Perkins, all of Knifley,

Ten step-children,

Six grandchildren: Steven White, Marsha Woodrum and husband Michael, Rhonda Perkins Leite and husband Junior, Chasity Coleman and husband Jeff, Chris Berry and wife Patricia, and Patrick Perkins,

Ten great-grandchildren,

One great-great grandchild,

Her three cherished dogs: Missy, Troubles, and Ollie,

And a host of step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Besides her husbands, Mrs. Perkins was preceded in death by six siblings: Lucy Davis, Edna Wilson, Bonnie Pike, Audrey Loy, Wallace Hovious, and Dean Hovious; three half-siblings: Paul Hovious, Zelma Merritt, and Lois Crouch.

The funeral service for Anna Berniece (Hovious) Perkins, will be Friday at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Michael Woodrum will be officiating.

Visitation will be after 10 AM Friday until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form donations to Gideon Bibles or Hosparus of Green River.

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