Carl W. Loy, 91

Posted by on May 27, 2018

Mr. Carl W. Loy of Campbellsville was born on August 13, 1926 in Taylor County to the late Henry C. and Estill (Gribbins) Loy. He departed this life on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Ephraim McDowell Hospital, being 91 years, 9 months, and 13 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mannsville United Methodist Church. Mr. Loy retired from the General Electric plant in Louisville after 30+ years of service. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a veteran of the United States Air Force, a farmer, and a talented bluegrass musician, and had won the Best Banjo Picker at the Sorghum Festival in Springfield.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife of nearly 67 years: Mrs. Helen Marie (Mings) Loy

One daughter: Sheila Hollon and husband David of Campbellsville,

One sister: Mildred Cooley of Louisville,

One grandson: Anthony Hollon and companion Tonya Mann of Campbellsville,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Willard Loy and Harold Loy.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Loy on Tuesday, May 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. John Hall will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Callahan Cemetery, Speck Ridge Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, May 28, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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Paul Edward “Bud” Witham

Posted by on May 25, 2018

Paul Edward “Bud” Witham of Campbellsville, son of the late Paul Witham and Mable Parsons Witham, was born May 12, 1938, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:15 A.M., Thursday, May 24, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 80
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
Bud was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after thirty-five years of service. He loved farming, especially tobacco and also enjoyed hunting and going to the flea markets to shop.
He united in marriage to Laverne Sapp November 13, 1953.
Besides his wife, Laverne Sapp Witham of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and two sons: Diane Cave and husband, Jimmy, Dale Witham and wife, Barbara and David Witham and wife, Felipa of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Jamie Cave and Nathan Witham and wife, Bethany of Campbellsville, Danielle Best of North Carolina, Austin Witham and wife, Frankie of Abilene, Texas, Daniel Witham and girlfriend, Ashley Gilbert, Jesus Romero Cid and Angelina Witham of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren: Faylee Witham, Michael Witham and Abby Witham; three brothers and one sister: Kenneth Witham and wife, Becky, Roger Witham and wife, Elaine and Fred Witham and wife, Brenda of Campbellsville and Brenda Sapp and husband, Phillip of Mt. Washington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, May 28, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Alan Witham
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Lucille Wooley Brockman Poe

Posted by on May 23, 2018

Lucille Wooley Brockman Poe of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Sherman Wooley and Grace Childers Wooley, was born October 30, 1926 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:45 P.M., Monday, May 21, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Lucille was employed as a secretary with the Taylor County RECC for forty-one and a half years.
She loved to cook, was well known for her recipes and owned numerous cookbooks. She was also a wonderful hostess who loved to entertain and have dinner parties and had previously been employed as a hostess at Creekside Restaurant.
She united in marriage to Ray “Jack” Brockman November 12, 1946 and he preceded her in death September 20, 1990.
She later married to Ralph Poe June 11, 1994 and he preceded her in death April 13, 2011.
She is survived by one sister-in-law, Tina Wooley of Campbellsville; six nieces and one nephew: Brenda Orr and husband, Steve, of Campbellsville, Bobbi Jo Adams, Carol Viers and husband, Daniel of Campbellsville, Wanda Farris, Sheena Mays and husband, Daryl of Campbellsville, Patty West and husband, Ray of Cleveland, Ohio and Jessie Davis and wife, Cathy of Lexington; special friend, Dean Mings of Campbellsville; and other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Jimmy A. Wooley, William Sherman
Wooley, Jr. and Ruby Davis.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Steve Orr and Bro. Larry Spears
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Marian Clair Parker, age 77

Posted by on May 22, 2018

Marian Clair Parker, 77 years, 6 months, 12 days of age, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, Florida.

Marian was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 9, 1940 the daughter of the late James Edward, Sr. and June Della Richardson Weeks.  Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Henderson, three brothers-in-law, Harlin Parker, Allen Parker and Howie Hodgson and two sisters-in-law, Iona White and Denise Weeks.

She married Ronald Evan Parker and they would have celebrated their 42nd Wedding Anniversary on July 10th of this year.     She was a talented artist, loved helping the needy, loved to fish and play golf and never met a stranger.    Prior to retiring she had worked as an Administrative Assistant and was of the Catholic faith.

Besides her husband Ron, she is survived by six children, a son Christopher Johnson and companion Jamie, and son Matthew Johnson, both of Jacksonville, a daughter Catherine Doty and husband David of Bucks County, PA, a daughter, Shannon Agosta and husband Craig of Mt. Holly, NC, a son Kevin Parker of Mannsville, and a son Anthony Parker and wife Jessica of Whidbey Island, WA.   Also surviving are her siblings, Jackie Hodgson of Green Cove, FL, Debbie Wiggins and husband Jeff of Jacksonville, Jim Weeks and wife Jane of Easley, SC, a brother-in-law, Johnnie Parker and wife Regina of Elk Horn, four sisters-in-law, Burma Wheeler, Betty Parker and Gerrie Parker all of Campbellsville and Patsy Riggs of Chicago, IL.   Also surviving are nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 25th at 11:00 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with The Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan officiating with Rev. Clay Wheeler assisting.   Burial will follow in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery with bearers being Stephanie Francis, Mary Wheeler, Johnnie Lewis Parker, Bill Logan Parker, Chris Parker and Brian Tucker.

The family request visitation on Thursday evening, May 24, 2018 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

 

For online condolences please visit: https://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1209/Marian-Parker/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Richard Jeter

Posted by on May 16, 2018

Richard Jeter of Campbellsville, son of the late James “Bud” Jeter and Sarah Janie Cox Jeter, was born February 28, 1931 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He died at 1:43 P.M., Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Columbia. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle, where he was instrumental in founding the Church.
He united in marriage to Gracie Martin September 24, 1950 and she preceded him in death December 9, 2016.
Richard was employed at TGT for forty-four years and was a former superintendent.
He is survived by two sons: Dr. Harold Wilkerson and wife, Brenda and Dr. Richard Allen Jeter and wife, Eveylene of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Dr. Andrea Russell and husband, Dr. Dirk Russell of Canton, Georgia, Jarrod Wilkerson of Louisville, Erin Martin and husband, Kelly and Ashley Dooley and husband, Damon of Campbellsville and Matt Underwood and wife, Jeanett of LaGrange; twelve great-grandchildren: Madelyn Russell, Jillian Russell, Ava Russell and Luke Russell of Canton, Georgia, Jackson Martin, Maxwell Davis, Zachary Martin and Sarah Davis of Campbellsville, Hannah Underwood and Noah Underwood of LaGrange and Shelby Dooley and Payton Dooley of Campbellsville; special niece, Alene Gilpin of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATON: 1:00 – 6:00 P.M., Friday, May 18, 2018 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 6:00 P.M., Friday, May 18, 2018 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum
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Clara Lee Raffety

Posted by on May 16, 2018

Clara Lee Raffety of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John W. Allen and Nannie White Allen, was born November 1, 1922 in Ohio County, Kentucky. She died at 9:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn United Methodist Church.
Clara Lee was employed as a sales clerk for Lerman’s Department Store.
She united in marriage to Murrell “Pete” Raffety September 1, 1943 and he preceded her in death April 13, 2005.
She is survived by one daughter: Sandra Gumm and husband, Mike of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Allen Gumm and Steven Gumm and wife, Laura of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren: Savannah Nicole Gumm and George Ryne Gumm; one brother-in-law, Carl Rafferty and wife, Anna of Taylor, Michigan; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one son, David Murrell Rafferty November 4, 2010; one granddaughter, Debra Lynn Rafferty September 19, 1972 and two brothers and two sisters: Damon Allen, James W. Allen, Mabel Smith and Josie Ann Newcomb.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M., Friday, May 18, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Friday, May 18, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Ronnie Dooley
BURIAL: Elk Horn Cemetery
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Joe Knopp

Posted by on May 13, 2018

Joe Knopp of Campbellsville, son of the late Joe Knopp and Hazel Shipp Knopp, was born January 8, 1929 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:05 P.M., Friday, May 11, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 89
Joe served his country honorably in the United States Army and served two tours of war in Germany during the Korean conflict. He was a retired employee of Kroger after thirty nine years of dedication. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
He united in marriage to Frances Bennett February 3, 1951 and she preceded him in death March 6, 1990.
He is survived by one daughter and three sons: Connie Stiles and husband, Roger, Sam Knopp and wife, DeLisa and Terry Knopp of Campbellsville and Tommy Knopp of Tampa, Florida; five grandchildren: Tiffany Lyons and husband, Adam of Fulton, Amy Knopp of Knifley, Missy Knopp and Savannah Lewis and husband, Zach of Campbellsville and TJ Knopp of Tampa, Florida; six great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn Pendleton of Knifley, Preston Cappiello of Columbia, Shelby Atwood, Brooke Atwood of Campbellsville, Quinn Lyons and Campbell Lyons of Fulton; one sister-in-law, Shelby Moore of Greensburg; one brother-in-law, Glenn Hawkins of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers: Edith Hawkins, Ann White, Lucille Yates, Catherine Morgan, Dorothy Knopp, Margaret Knopp, Helen Williams, Marion Knopp and Edwin Knopp.

VISITATION: After 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan and Jeff Wright

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Welby Martin

Posted by on May 10, 2018

Welby Martin of Campbellsville, son of the late Vernon “Radio” Martin and Arlie Mae Brockman Martin, was born August 29, 1948 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 12:05 P.M., Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 69
Welby was a retired glazer with Central Kentucky Glass Company. He professed faith in Christ and attended Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
Welby love traveling, listening to gospel music with his wife, camping and UK basketball, but most of all he loved his grandchildren.
He united in marriage to Doris Jean Stephens June 11, 1977 and she preceded him in death November 17, 2013.
He is survived by one son and one daughter: Rodney Martin and Cindie Sharp and husband, Ernie of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Gabriel Sharp and Breanna Sharp of Campbellsville, Zachery Sharp of Dallas, Texas, Mark Martin and Hannah Martin of Eubank, Kentucky; two brothers: Wallace Martin and wife, Sandy of Georgetown and Ervin Martin and wife, Linda of Elizabethtown; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two sisters: Joyce Lee and Juanita Carter.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 11, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Louise Gray

Posted by on May 7, 2018

Louise Gray of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Orvil Overton and Mabel Colvin Overton, was born June 29, 1934 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She passed over Jordan at 7:03 A.M., Sunday, May 6, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church where she enjoyed many activities with the Young At Heart Group and had dedicated more than 50 years to teaching Sunday School both there and at Robinson Creek Baptist Church. She loved life, loved shopping and love taking care of others.
She united in marriage to G.E. Gray on June 23, 1951.
Besides her husband, G.E. Gray of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons: Mark Gray of Campbellsville and Jamie Gray and wife, Bobbie of Georgetown; four grandchildren: Troy Gray of Campbellsville, Lindsay Nordin and husband, Danny of Nicholasville, Jacob Gray and Savannah Gray of Georgetown; two great-grandchildren: Bennett Nordin and Samuel Nordin of Nicholasville; one brother and one sister: Jim Overton and wife, Inez of Elizabethtown and Carolyn Belk and husband, Jerry of Louisville; one brother-in-law, R.C. Hardesty of Louisville; a special caregiver and friend, Beverly Cox of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. She was very ill and needed https://homecareassistance.com/marin/ at home.
She was preceded in death by one son, George Kerry Gray and three sisters: Joyce Griffin, Norma Jean Willis, and Geraldine Hardesty.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the care she received from Dr. Myhand, of whom she was so fond.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Brad Lauer
ENTOMBMENT: Family Mausoleum at Brookside Cemetery
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William Ray “Banjo” O’Banion

Posted by on May 6, 2018

William Ray “Banjo” O’Banion of Campbellsville, son of the late William Byron O’Banion and Dorothy Ray Hord O’Banion, was born May 11, 1947, in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 6:37 P.M., Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 70
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1966-1968 and was stationed in Korea.
He was a knitter at Fruit of the Loom for twenty eight years.
He enjoyed hunting, traveling, camping, Kentucky basketball and family gatherings.
He united in marriage to Sheila George on July 1, 1989.
Besides his wife, Sheila O’Banion of Campbellsville, he is also survived by two brothers and one sister: Harold O’Banion and wife, Nancy and Donald O’Banion and wife, Vicky of Campbellsville and Diane Estep and husband, Kenneth of Elizabethton, Tennessee; his mother in law, Cecil Pearl George of Columbia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael E. “Sleepy” O’Banion and a sister, Wanda Kay O’Banion in infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. Paul Patton

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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