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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home 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
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE GALILEAN CHILDREN’S HOME AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home 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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home 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
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home 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
EXPRESSISONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home 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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home 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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 5, 2018
Randy Joe Phelps of Campbellsville, son of the late Jamie Phelps and Thelma Harrington Phelps, was born August 3, 1953 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died Friday, May 4, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 64
Joe was a co-owner of Phelps Electric and also worked as a Foreman for Pike Electric Construction.
Joe professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.
He enjoyed spending time and talking with family and friends, being outdoors and watching old westerns.
He united in marriage to Kathy Erp on September 20, 1984.
Besides his wife of thirty-three and a half years, Kathy Phelps of Campbellsville, he is survived by five daughters and one son: Nikki Phelps of Elizabethtown, JoAnna Finney and husband, Michael, and Misty Matheny and husband, Michael of Lexington, Tiffany McCoy and husband, Jason of Nicholasville, Kim Slone and husband, William of Somerset and Joe Phelps and wife, Kathy of Richmond; fifteen grandchildren: Logan Carmickle, Kyle Phelps, Marshall Finney, Lilli Finney, Mason Matheny, Ella Matheny, Jameson Matheny, Anna Kate Matheny, Emme Matheny, Hunter Vaughn, Nicolas Vaughn, Wesley McCoy, Keegan McCoy, Julie Masticola and Reagen Masticola; one brother and one sister: Harvey Phelps and wife, Dorothy of Somerset and Patsy Crowe and husband, Charlie of Somerset; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister: Johnny Lewis Phelps, Rocky Phelps, Ronnie Phelps, Robert Phelps and Kay Keeney.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M., Monday, May 7, 2018 at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home in Somerset
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, May 7, 2018 at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home in Somerset by Rev. Tony Franklin
BURIAL: Piney Grove Cemetery #1, Pulaski County, Kentucky
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 5, 2018
Joel “Joey” Davidson, the son of Nina (Riley) Davidson of Campbellsville and the late Alfred Davidson, was born Tuesday, January 30, 1962 in Brown County, Ohio and departed this life on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 56 years, 3 months and 5 days of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a farmer, a former salesman and a former employee of Cox Interiors in Campbellsville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife: Letha Allen Davidson; his brothers: Phillip Davidson and wife Gwen, Steve Lewis and wife Bonnie, Kenny Lewis and wife Terri all of Campbellsville, Richard Lewis and wife Mary of Ohio; a sister: Carlene Evans and husband Danny of Ohio; brothers and sisters in-law: Brian Allen, Regina Thompson and husband Freddy, David Allen and Sheila Warren all of Campbellsville; special friends: Henry Walton Pierce and Terry Underwood both of Campbellsville and Doug DeSpain of Greensburg and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Joel “Joey” Davidson will be Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Taylor County with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation after 2 PM on Sunday at the church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers: Terry Underwood, Tony Johnson, Gerald Skaggs, Kent Bland, Mike Keeling and Chad Heath.
Memorials are suggested to Hosparus of Green River or Gideon Bible Donations, both can be made at the funeral home, at the church or online at www.lrpetty.com “How Can I Help Tab”.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 4, 2018

Walter Gregg Young, Sr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Walter Chaney Young and Juanita Jean Powell Young, was born January 12, 1934 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in Elizabethtown. Age: 84
Walter served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and proudly retired after twenty-four years.
He was a member of the American Legion Edwards-O’Banion Post No. 82.
He is survived by one son and one daughter: Walter Gregg Young, II and wife, Brenda of Palm Bay, Florida and Juanita Ann Young of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Abby Young and Hunter Young of Florida and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Rae Young August 23, 2017.
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VISITATION: 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 25, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 25, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Chaplain Steve Orr
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN LEGION EDWARDS-O’BANION POST NO. 82
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on May 1, 2018
Florice M. Larimore, 95 years, 7 months and 16 days of age, of the Black Gnat Community, died Monday, April 30, 2018 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center.
Florice was born on September 14, 1922 in Green County, the daughter of the late Samuel G. and Mary Sweeney Mears. Also preceding her in death was her husband Harold H. “Buck” Larimore and her one and only son Michael Lee Larimore.
She spent many years prior to her retirement as a seamstress for Fruit of the Loom. She had made a profession of faith and was a long-standing member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Diane Larimore Troy of Campbellsville, two granddaughters, Michela Larimore of Campbellsville and Leslie Larimore of Loganville, Georgia and a grandson by love, Harold Richard “P.J.” Troy of Campbellsville. Also surviving are three great grandsons, Christopher Larimore, James “Sid” Larimore, Aleks Larimore, all of Georgia and one great granddaughter, Mackenzie Larimore of Campbellsville.
The service for Florice M. Larimore will be at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Lyon- DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Rowell officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.
The family request visitation between the hours of 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday May 6, 2018 at Lyon- DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to Downs Syndrome of South Central Kentucky and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
For online condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1208/Florice-Larimore/obituary.html#tribute-start

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