Jeffrey Daniel Murphy, 50

Posted by on Aug 22, 2018

Mr. Jeffrey Daniel Murphy of Campbellsville passed from this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Jewish Hospital after an unexpected illness. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 24, 1968, he was 50 years, 1 month, and 28 days of age. He earned his living as a truck driver and traveled this country with his wife, Mrs. Cary Beth. His passion, though, was in auto body repair, and he was exceptionally talented in that field. He also built and flew high-end RC cars and planes when he wasn’t creating art or drawing. Mr. Murphy had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Cary Beth (Pyles) Murphy,

His father: Harold Murphy of Portsmouth, OH,

His mother and stepfather: Judith Diane (Sheets) and Ottie Williams of Peebles, OH,

Four children: Rayven Murphy of Campbellsville, Brock Murphy of Morehead, Willie Broyles and wife Angie of Lebanon, and Jimbo Broyles of Campbellsville,

Eight siblings: Timothy Murphy and wife Autumn of Newcomerstown, OH, Kenneth Bryan Murphy and wife Joanna of New Boston, OH, Melissa Keeton of Ohio, Harold Leroy Murphy of Maryland, Kevin Murphy and wife Kimmy of Peebles, OH, Priscilla Carter of Wortland,Salana Williams of Ohio, and Michelle Williams of Ohio,

Six grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Murphy on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Cremation will be accorded him after the service. Bro. Ottie Williams will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Aug 25, from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral.

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Rev. Robert Ray Brown, 77

Posted by on Aug 22, 2018

Robert Ray Brown, the son of the late Abraham and Stella Johnson Brown, was born Saturday, August 9, 1941in Russell County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Knifley, KY at his home. He was 77 years and 13 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a retired minister of the Church of the Nazarene, have served as pastor of Rheber, Creelsboro, King Bee and Brandenburg Church of the Nazarene and served twice as pastor of the Knifley Brethren in Christ. He was a Veteran of Vietnam, having served in the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife: Nina West Brown of Knifley; two sons: Robert Wayne Brown of Campbellsville and Cydnee Jayne Praxis of Louisville; two grandchildren: Will Clark-Praxis and Audrey Rose Clark-Praxis; two sisters-in-law: Mary Woodcox and husband Danny of Campbellsville and Betty Arnold of Columbia and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 11 siblings.

The family has chosen cremation and NO public services are scheduled at this time.

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

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Zona Mae Bryant Hedrick, 81

Posted by on Aug 20, 2018

Zona Mae (Bryant) Hedrick, the daughter of the late Elmer and Ruby Sinclair Bryant, was born Saturday, April 10, 1937 in Columbia, KY and departed this life on Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Campbellsville at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 81 years, 4 months and 9 days of age.

She was a former employee of Lindsey Wilson College, having worked in the dining hall. She was a former Miss Adair County Fair, a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include a daughter: Gina Coker and husband Mark of Campbellsville; a grandson: Alex England of Campbellsville; nieces and nephews: Bobby Montgomery and wife Denise, Mike Montgomery, Vickie Maier, Laura Montgomery, Joel Montgomery and Todd Bryant and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Reba Dobson, a brother: William T. Bryant and a nephew: Jeff Montgomery.

A memorial visitation for Zona Bryant Hedrick will be Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 1:00-3:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

No Public funeral service will be held

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Hellen Ridgeway

Posted by on Aug 19, 2018

Hellen Ridgeway of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Henry Farlow and Frances West Haupt, was born February 25, 1928 in Jackson, Mississippi. She died at 9:40 P. M., Saturday, August 18, 2018 in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Age: 90
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church and was a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
Hellen was a former accountant at various locations. She loved the beauty of flowers and relaxing with her dog Brody.
She united in marriage to Lawrence Wilson December 19, 1959 he preceded her in death September 26, 1974. Hellen later united in marriage to Clarence Ridgeway March 11, 1988 and he preceded her in death March 23, 2010.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: L.A. “Fella” Wilson and wife, Sarah of Campbellsville, Kentucky and Susan Bottenfield and husband, Gary of Stuarts Draft, Virginia; two step-daughters: Linda Stevens and husband, Steve and Lynette Moore and husband, Daryl of Texas; four grandchildren: Joshua Wilson and wife, Lisa, Zach Wilson, Michelle Busick and Natasha Rogers; several great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Charles Farlow of Oklahoma; two half sisters and one half brother: Sandra Fowler of Mississippi, Mary Nell Smith of Tennessee and Larry Farlow; and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 20, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, Kentucky and 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home in Waynesboro, Virginia

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 24, 2018 at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home in Waynesboro, Virginia by Bro. Phil Forehand

BURIAL: Augusta Memorial Gardens Waynesboro, Virginia

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO WOODLAWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND THOSE MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Margie Walls Blakeman

Posted by on Aug 19, 2018


Margie Walls Blakeman of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Leonard Walls and Mattie Alma Miller Walls, was born November 16, 1933 in Green County, Kentucky. She died at 1:50 P. M., Saturday, August 18, 2018 in Campbellsville.
Age: 84
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. Margie was a loving wife and truly cared for her family which she adored.
She united in marriage to William Olin Blakeman December 24, 1955 and he preceded her in death April 13, 2015.
She is survived by two sons: David Blakeman and wife, Jill and Danny Blakeman and wife, Teena of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Stephanie Clenney and husband, Ryan, Matti Blakeman and Corey Blakeman of Campbellsville; two step granddaughters: Paige Hord and husband, Shaun of Campbellsville and Mendi Booton and husband, Heath of Wilder; two great-grandchildren: Jovi Kate Clenney and Dakota Clenney; three step great-grandchildren: Lane Hord, Thomas Hord and Jacob Clenney; one sister, Wanda Perkins and husband, Ray of Naples, Florida; special friend, Betty Jewell Hinton of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 20, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jim Durham

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND THOSE MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Betty Stearman

Posted by on Aug 17, 2018

Betty Stearman of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Alva Allen Thrasher and Lena Valda Sallee Thrasher, was born August 4, 1927 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:30 P.M., Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.
Betty was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She loved cooking and working in her garden and she never let her sons run out of her delicious homemade biscuits which she always kept in the freezer. She was known to her grandchildren as the “best Grandma ever”.
She united in marriage to Hershel Stearman January 19, 1947 and he preceded her in death December 18, 2005.
She is survived by two sons: Wayne Stearman and wife, Louise of Campbellsville and Barry Stearman and wife, Deborah of Warrenton, Virginia; four grandchildren: Jason Stearman and Trina Davis of Campbellsville, Kelli MacDonald and husband, Temple and Tori Stearman of Warrenton, Virginia; eight great-grandchildren: Austin Stearman, McKenna Stearman, Dylan Davis, Chelsea Davis, Austin Davis, Tristan Stearman, Ariel MacDonald and Henry MacDonald; three great-great-grandchildren: Khloe Davis, Kameron Davis and Kaydn Davis and an expected great-great-grandchild; one brother and one sister: Tom Mardis and Bernice Bowen of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Allen Stearman and two brothers: Bill Thrasher and Charles Thrasher and a sister in infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 20, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jamie Bennett
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Geneva C. “Jean” Newton

Posted by on Aug 17, 2018

Geneva C. “Jean” Newton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Paul Coffey and Gertrude Wright Coffey, was born December 19, 1928 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 11:13 A.M., Thursday, August 16, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church.
Jean was a retired bookkeeper for Ashland Petroleum in Campbellsville.
She united in marriage to Woody Newton February 4, 1950 and he preceded her in death March 14, 2009.
She is survived by her relatives: Barbara Warren Dobson and husband, Lewis of Campbellsville, JoAnn McCrary and husband, John of Bullitt County, Damon Newton and Jim Newton and wife, Sonnie of Ohio; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, Brian K. Newton September 3, 1999.
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VISITATON: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Monday, August 20, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Monday, August 20, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Fella Wilson
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Stephen Jeffrey Louallen, 67

Posted by on Aug 16, 2018

Mr. Stephen Jeffrey Louallen of Campbellsville was born on July 18, 1951 to Ann Marie (Hollingsworth) and the late Miller C. “Lou” Louallen. He departed this life on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville after a short illness, being 67 years and 29 days of age. Mr. Louallen had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired truck driver and horse farm manager, and loved spending time laughing with his friends and family. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country honorably during the Vietnam War.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Pamela R. (Collins) Louallen,

His mother and stepfather: Ann Marie and Tony Voltaw of Lexington,

Four daughters: Stephanie Bishop and husband Steven of Campbellsville, Carissa Louallen and fiancé Tracy Gilbert of Mannsville, Megan Patton and husband Chance of Vine Grove, and Macie Price and husband Garrett of Vine Grove,

Three siblings: Sharon Chrisman and husband Elmo, Michael Louallen and wife Delores, and Michael Louallen and wife Diane, all of Lexington,

Ten grandchildren: Levi Smith, Wyatt Bishop, Abigal Miller, Alijah Miller, Haeli Grace, Gavyn Price, Aria Price, Quinten Patton, Adrean Patton, and Jacob Gilbert,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Louallen.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Louallen on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Darrell Ford will be officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veteran’s Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 12:00 pm until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials on the form of donations to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Those can be made in person at the funeral home or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of www.lrpetty.com

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Beverly Elaine Gray Chesser

Posted by on Aug 15, 2018

Beverly Elaine Gray Chesser of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Leon Gray and Mildred Odessa Bault Gray, was born January 3, 1972, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Monday, July 30, 2018 in Lebanon. Age: 46
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
Elaine united in marriage to Darren Chesser.
Besides her husband, Darren Chesser, she is survived by one son, Randall Chesser; one step-daughter, Tracy Chesser, all of Willisburg; one step-grandchild; one sister, Donna Sprowles and husband, Keith of Campbellsville; one niece, Amy Knifley and husband, Lyle of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Gray and a step-son, Ezra Chesser.
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MEMORIAL VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Robinson Creek Baptist Church in Campbellsville
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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George Williams

Posted by on Aug 15, 2018

George Williams of Campbellsville, son of the late George Jewell Williams and Mary Ruth Hicks Williams Stewart, was born September 5, 1947 in Warren County, Kentucky. He died at 8:34 P.M., Monday, August 13, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 70
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
George was a retired manager with the Green River Lake and U. S. Corps of Engineers.
He united in marriage to Deborah Wilson February 21, 1985.
Besides his wife, Deborah Williams of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters: Holly Ann Nesbitt of Bowling Green and Jennifer Camille Thurmond; six grandchildren; one sister, Janetta Holeman of Sevierville, Tennessee; his mother-in-law, Mary P. Wilson of Campbellsville and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Hager.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, August 17, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:30 P.M., Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Michael Coppersmith and Rev. Daniel Lyons with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

Cremation to follow with placement in a niche at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PARKING LOT FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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