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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 15, 2018
Tom Mardis of Campbellsville, son of the late James H. Mardis and Della Sullivan Mardis, was born December 6, 1919, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:45 P.M., Saturday, October 13, 2018 in Hodgenville, at the age of 98.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Earlys Chapel United Methodist Church. Tom had a passion for farming starting at an early age and continued as long as he was able. He united to marriage to LouVenia Sallee December 24, 1943 and she preceded him in death July 3, 2006.
He is survived by two sons: Terry Mardis and wife, Debbie and Larry Mardis and wife, Carolyn; six grandchildren: James Mardis and wife, Brandy, Jeff Mardis, Scott Mardis, Shanon O’Banion and husband, Jonathan, Brian Mardis and wife, Dawn and Michael Mardis and wife, Lisa, all of Campbellsville; eight great-grandchildren: Noah Mardis, Cole Mardis, Blake Mardis, Andrew Mardis, Luke Mardis, Landon O’Banion, Layton O’Banion and Jamie Mardis of Campbellsville; one step-great-grandchild, Willie Keys of Campbellsville; one sister, Bernice Bowen of Campbellsville, and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by four sisters and one brother: Leola Sallee, Lela Harmon, Louise Bohanon, Betty Stearman and Charles Mardis.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, October 15, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Paul J Dicken and Rev. Robert Morris.
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 14, 2018
 Mr. James Howard “Jimmy” Morris of Campbellsville, son of Ruby (Smith) Morris and the late Charles William Morris, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at his home. Born on February 22, 1953, he was 65 years, 7 months, and 21 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the Army National Guard. He was an honest man with honorable intentions, and enjoyed tinkering around with old cars and tractors, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He remained an Earnhardt fan until the end.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Carolyn (Murphy) Morris
His mother: Ruby Morris of Bowling Green,
Two sons: Jason Morris and wife Shannon of Campbellsville, and Jonathan Morris and wife Jill of Tampa, Florida,
One step-son: J.J. Marcum and wife Jackie of Campbellsville,
A brother: William “Woody” Morris and wife Sherry of Bowling Green,
Two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren: Haley Morris, Dalton Morris, Lexi Marcum, Shawn Larger, and Darrin Larger,
And a host of other family and close friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Morris on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Robert Layne and Billy Perkins will be officiating. Entombment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Oct 15, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 12, 2018
 Mrs. Joy E. Blakeman of Campbellsville passed from this life on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg after an extended illness. Born on November 11, 1928 in Taylor County to the late Melvin D. and Ethel (Dudgeon) Antle, she was 89 years and 11 months of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Blakeman was a former retail sales clerk and a homemaker to her husband Alfred Blakeman, who preceded her in death in 1996.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
One daughter: Linda Grubbs and husband Carlos of Lexington,
One brother: C.M. Antle of Arcola, IL,
One grandson: Kenneth Grubbs and wife Karyn of Lexington,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Blakeman on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Steve Orr 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 Sunday, Oct 14, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 10, 2018
 Nell Gardner, daughter of the late George Reeves Eggers and Gertrude Riall Eggers, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 11:20 A.M., Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Saloma Baptist Church.
She was a retired sales clerk with Central Furniture Company.
Nell united in marriage to Colby Gardner July 27, 1944 and he preceded her in death March 24, 1997.
She is survived by two nieces and one nephew: Patty Wagster of Dayton, Texas, Cheryl Thompson and William D. Eggers, Jr., of Canton, Ohio and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Dale Keith Gardner December 27, 1955 and a brother, William Doyle Eggers March 18, 1991.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 10, 2018
Audrey Naomi Newcomb of Campbellsville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the age of 79.
Audrey was born to Robert and Lottie Peterson on October 1, 1938 in Campbellsville, Kentucky. She grew up as the youngest of eight and attended Campbellsville High School. In 1956, she married Bobby Joe Newcomb. Audrey attended beautician school and worked for many years as a beautician in Taylor County. Audrey was a wonderful cook and homemaker and enjoyed gardening, sewing and crocheting. In 2012, she moved to Westfield, Massachusetts to be closer to her son and his family.
Audrey is survived by her son, James Allen Newcomb; her daughter-in-law, Cindy Newcomb; and her two granddaughters: Audrey Jo Newcomb and Carlie Beth Newcomb; several nieces and nephews and may other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Newcomb; her son, Edward Dale Newcomb; her parents: Robert and Lottie Peterson; her sisters: Margaret Rittenhouse, Marie Akridge, Nadine Barnes, Elizabeth Reid and her brothers: John Peterson, Tom Peterson and James Peterson.
The family is grateful for condolences. In lieu of memorandums, please donate time or money to your favorite charity.
VISITATION: 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Don Gowin
BURIAL: Brookside Cemeteery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 10, 2018
Earldeen A. “Deen” Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Earl Atwood and Hazel Loraine Dunn Atwood, was born July 22, 1939, in Simpson County, Kentucky. She died at 10:45 A.M., Monday, October 8, 2018 in Louisville, at the age of 79.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church where she had held several positions, including being a member of the choir, the Susan Loy Circle and the Board of Trustees.
She was a member of the Campbellsville Women’s Club and the Business and Professional Women’s Club.
Deen was a retired schoolteacher having taught in schools in Kentucky and Ohio for more than forty years and almost thirty of those were with the Taylor County School System.
She united in marriage to Tom H. Smith June 20, 1960.
Besides her husband, Tom Smith of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters: Tommi Hamilton and husband, Bob of Montgomery, Texas and Terri Gabriel and husband, T. J. of Gainesville, Georgia; five grandchildren: Derek Hamilton of Austin, Texas, Dagny Hamilton of Bowling Green, Davis Gabriel, Elliot Gabriel and Hayes Gabriel of Gainesville, Georgia; one sister, Wilma Thompson of Scottsville, Kentucky and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, October 12, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 13, 2018 at First United Methodist Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 13, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville by Pastor Mike Coppersmith
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 9, 2018
 Mr. Weldon Wonless “Buddy” Shreve of Campbellsville passed from this life on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset after a lengthy illness. Born on June 22, 1955 to the late Bryan and Nancy Gay (Lawson) Shreve, he was 63 years, 3 months, and 15 days of age. Mr. Shreve was a former employee of Union Underwear and a sawmill worker, but spent most of his leisure time fishing or playing with grandchildren.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
Two children: Joyce Ann Shreve of Edmonton, and Anthony Shreve of Campbellsville,
Two sisters: Mable Perkins of Elkhorn, and Liz Wethington of Campbellsville,
A half sister: Mary Elizabeth Miller and husband John Paul of Florida,
Five grandchildren: Kaitlyn Graham, Courtney Graham, Bryan Shreve, Sierra Shreve, and Carli Shreve,
And a host of nieces, Nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Shreve on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. To fulfill his last wishes, cremation will be accorded him and his ashes will be laid to rest in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, Hwy 1752, Taylor County, KY.
The family will receive friends friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Oct 13, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 9, 2018
Florence Mitchell Rhodes, daughter of the late Walter Taylor and Ruth Kidwell Taylor, was born July 14, 1932, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 12:28 P.M., Monday, October 8, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.
Florence was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and was an avid Coca Cola collector.
She united in marriage to James Lenwood Mitchell February 3, 1951 and he preceded her in death October 14, 2004. She later united in marriage to Bert Rhodes, Jr. April 9, 2014.
She united in marriage to James Lenwood Mitchell February 3, 1951 and he preceded her in death October 14, 2004. She later united in marriage to Bert Rhodes, Jr. April 9, 2014.
Besides her husband, Bert Rhodes, Jr. of Campbellsville, she is survived by two brothers and one sister: Mike Taylor and wife, Beverly, Jim Taylor and wife, Delois and Helen Walker all of Campbellsville; one sister-in-law, Laura Taylor of Campbellsville; three nieces and two nephews; one step-son and two step-daughters: David Rhodes and wife, Leslie and Patricia Wheat and husband, Doug of Campbellsville and Betty Harmon of Lebanon; six step-grandchildren: Jennie Connor and husband, Tony of Lexington, Ben Benningfield and wife, Brooke, Whitney Tungate and husband, Ryan, Jennifer Berry and husband, Cody, Rachel Cunha and husband, Raphael of Campbellsville and Amy Watkins and husband, Sam of Versailles; nine step-great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Joe Henry Taylor and Peggy Bishop and a step-granddaughter, Judy Benningfield June 14, 2000.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 12, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Brent Gupton
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 4, 2018
Christine Benningfield, daughter of the late Chester Arthur Benningfield and Ivan Martin Benningfield, was born December 25, 1948 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:38 P.M., Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Glasgow. Age: 69
She had worked in the food service industry in several restaurants, Marion Adjustment Center, the Taylor County Jail, and was also the sign language communicator for the deaf at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and the Campbellsville Baptist Temple.
She is survived by two sisters: Kay Shipp of Campbellsville and Doris Price of Greensburg; five nephews: Mike Price and wife, Angie and Edward Price and wife, Janice of Greensburg, David Shipp and wife, Janice, Louis Shipp and Larry Bennett of Campbellsville; five great-nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Bennett October 9, 2014.
VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Sunday October 7, 2018
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Parrott &
Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Jase Divens
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 4, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Lindsey Ray Murray announces his passing on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the age of 78 years following injuries sustained from a car accident.
Lindsey was born and raised in Campbellsville and worked at Fruit of the Loom for more than forty years before retiring as supervisor of the bleach house. He was an avid golfer who loved spending time with his family and friends.
He united in marriage to Jewell Yates October 20, 1973.
Besides his wife, Jewell Murray of Georgetown, he is survived by two sons and two daughters: Crystal Ducker and husband, Scott of Georgetown, Ronnie Murray
of Campbellsville, Peggy Murray of Indiana and Michael Murray of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Murray and Eddie Thomas Rhodes Murray.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Parrott &Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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