Jason Lee Parker

Posted by on Jun 5, 2018

Jason Lee Parker of Campbellsville, son of Jerry Lee Parker and Joretta Mings Parker, was born February 19, 1974, in Green County, Kentucky. He died at 6:18 P.M., Sunday, June 3, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky at age 44.
He had professed his faith in Christ.
Jason had previously been employed at Kroger for sixteen years, helping to open new stores and doing special events. He was an airbrush expert; was the founder and administrator of the Facebook Group, Big Blue Marble, (a UK fan base with over 4000 members) and was an avid Kentucky fan.
He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Joretta Parker of Campbellsville; one brother and sister-in-law, Jeremy and Natalie Parker of Campbellsville; one niece and one nephew: Charli Parker and Jodie Parker of Campbellsville; many special friends, aunts, uncles and cousins.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. David Johnson and Robert Robertson
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Billy Dean Estes, 61

Posted by on Jun 5, 2018

Mr. Billy Dean Estes was born to the late Adolphus and Zannie (Burton) Estes in Green County on January 29, 1957. He departed this life on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at his home in Campbellsville being 61 years, 4 months, and 5 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Estes was employed at Ingersol-Rand and retired after many years of service. He spent his years doing what he loved, from playing cards or fishing, to watching NASCAR or Kentucky basketball, but his passion was his grandchildren.

His love for his family will forever live through those he leaves behind, including:

His wife: Marsha (Lawson) Estes,

Two daughters: DeAnna Humphress and husband Jason, and Laura Estes, all of Campbellsville,

Two brothers: his twin Bobby Estes and wife Donna of Campbellsville, and Roger Estes of Greensburg,

Three grandchildren: Justin Humphress, BreAnna Humphress, and Benzley Tucker,

His mother-in-law: Laura Lawson of Campbellsville,

Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Tina Estes of Greensburg, Alene Estes of Greensburg, Wanda Gray of Campbellsville, and J.C. Lawson and wife Peggy of Campbellsville,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Doug Estes, Jerry Estes, and Henry Estes.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Estes on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 12:00 PM EST (11:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funreal Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Dave Walters will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 5, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Make Today Count, a local charity designed to help those battling cancer and other serious illnesses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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Dorothy Kate Smith, 88

Posted by on Jun 1, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Kate Smith of Campbellsville left this world for her eternal home on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Born July 4, 1929 to the late Rufus Ernest and Sallie Flora (Groves) Johnson, she was 88 years, 10 months, and 22 days of age. Mrs. Smith was a retired employee of the Fruit of the Loom plant, having served there 29+ years. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the New Life Church of God.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Her daughter: Sarah Hunter and husband Wilbur of Campbellsville,

Two siblings: Annie Richardson of Louisville, and Charles Johnson of Campbellsville,

Four grandchildren: Deronte Smith, Yuvonda Payne, Marshauna Smith, and Jalandra Penick,

Four great-grandchildren: Lamar Payne, Andre Payne, Caleb Payne, and Madison Smith,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vester Smith; a daughter, Flora Ernestine “Tina” Smith; and nine siblings, Sue Ella Flowers, George Johnson, Luther Johnson, Willie Johnson, James Johnson, Lawrence Johnson, Robert Johnson, Lonie Johnson, and Leroy Johnson.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Smith on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church, 704 E Broadway, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. James Clayton will be presiding over the service with Bishop William Paul Hardin delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Hwy 70, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday, June 3, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Susan Wethington, age 67

Posted by on May 30, 2018

Susan Marie Wethington, 67 years, 6 months, 13 days of age, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Louisville.

Susan was Born on November 16, 1950 in Barberton Ohio the daughter of the late Jose’ Torrez and Mary Flaker.  Besides her parents she was preceded in death by four sisters-in-law, Martha Greer, Pat Propes, Francis Cox and Mary Clements, and four brothers-in-law, Charles Wethington, Gordon Wethington, James Wethington and Jerry Wethington.

She was married to William Devello “Dean” Wethington, and she worked in the restaurant business.  She enjoyed music, soap operas and westerns, and she also liked to travel.  She was of the Baptist faith.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, James Allen Fox and Jeffrey Lynn Wethington, both of Campbellsville. Also surviving are two brothers, Joseph Torrez of Akron, OH and Ricky Torrez of Canton, OH, two Sisters, Stephanie Arndt and Husband Jeffrey of Lancaster OH, and Maria Potts and Husband John of Akron, OH. Also surviving is one grandchild, James Dean Fox, three brothers-in-law, Tom Wethington and wife Nina and Michael Wethington all of Campbellsville, and Joe Wethington of Liberty, two sisters-in-law, Charlotte Tungate of Campbellsville and Betty Stewart of Harlan County.

The funeral service for Susan Marie Wethington will be held on Friday, June 1st at 11:00 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial will follow in the St. Bernard Church Cemetery.

The family request visitation on Thursday evening, May 31, 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/1210/Susan-Wethington/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Johnny “Wheelman” Wheeler

Posted by on May 29, 2018

Johnny “Wheelman” Wheeler of Campbellsville, son of Maryvene Walls Wheeler and the late Junior Wheeler, was born July 16, 1963, in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 12:08 A.M., Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 54
Johnny was a believer in Christ. He was an employee of Wholesale Hardwood Interiors for over twenty years. Johnny, better known as “The Wheelman”, had a successful career in the dirt track racing circuit and was instrumental in helping others get into the sport of go cart racing. He was very thankful for all the support he received from his fans during his racing career. Outside of racing, his greatest joy was spending time with family and grandchildren.
He united in marriage to Jammie Cox July 22, 2005.
Besides his wife, Jammie Wheeler of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and one son: Amber Vaughn and husband, Brad of Campbellsville and Johnathan Michael Wheeler and wife, Katie of Greenville, South Carolina; two step-children: Ashley Hoosier and John Bradley Hoosier of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Hunter Vaughn and Reace Vaughn of Campbellsville and Izabella Wheeler and Blayden Wheeler of Greenville, South Carolina; his mother, Maryvene Wheeler of Sonora; one brother and one sister: Larry Wheeler and Frankie Cox and husband, Roger of Campbellsville; special friends: Lewis Brady and wife, Phyllis of Summersville, Kelly Wheeler and wife, Dolly, George McDonald and Robbie Wilson and wife, Shannon of Campbellsville and the Petty Family. several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Lynn Wheeler December 18, 1991.

VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 1, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Fella Wilson

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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John M. Mardis, Sr

Posted by on May 27, 2018

Mr. John Morris Mardis, Sr. of Campbellsville passed from this life on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville after a sudden illness. Born in Denver, Colorado on February 19, 1948 to the late Dr. Richard Earl and Elizabeth (Jacob) Mardis, he was 70 years, 3 months, and 5 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church. He retired from Walmart in Campbellsville after 20+ years of service, having spent most of those years working in the electronics department. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, and loved to target shoot. A natural Mr. Fix-it, he enjoyed creating tools or techniques to solve problems as well.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife: Linda K. (Kidd) Mardis,

One son: John “Johnny” Mardis, Jr. and fiancé Natasha “Nat” Groenewoud,

One sister: Linda Ruley of Louisville,

Special friends: Melvin Skaggs, Zach Tobin, Marshall Johnson, and Glenn Kidd,

And a host of other friends and family.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Cameron Mardis in 1995, and two brothers, Richard Earl Mardis, Jr., and Billy Mardis.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Mardis on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Dr. James Jones will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery, W. Main St, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 30, after 10:30 AM until time for the service.

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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
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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

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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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