William W. Long, Sr.

Posted by on Jan 23, 2018

William W. Long, Sr. of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late William Long and Mary Wolfe Peters, was born August 10, 1925 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. He departed this life on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee after an extended illness. He was 92 years of age.
Mr. Long was a World War II Veteran and was honorably discharged after two years in the Navy. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with an Engineering Degree. As a young man, Mr. Long united in marriage to Marcella Whitlock who preceded him in death September 12, 2009. Mr. Long was the owner of W. W. Long Oil Company in Campbellsville, Kentucky from 1968 until he retired.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
He leaves to mourn his passing six children: Bill Long and wife, Donna Davenport Long of Campbellsville, Anne Roddick of Brentwood, Tennessee, Marci Long of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Jane McKinley and husband, Jeff of Ooltewah, Tennessee, Alice Carnes and husband, Kevin of Louisville and Martha Cox and husband, John of Franklin, Tennessee; four brothers, one sister, fifteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends, including all the neighbors in Johnsport Subdivision.
He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Mike Roddick.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL MASS: 11:00 A.M., Monday, January 29, 2018 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE CONSIDER MEMORIALS IN THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO ABE’S GARDEN ALZHEIMER’S AND MEMORY CARE CENTER OR THE YOUR CHARITY OF CHOICE AND THEY MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Tammy JoAnn Garnes, 75

Posted by on Jan 23, 2018

Mrs. Tammy Joann Garnes of Columbia passed from this life on Monday, January 22, 2018 in Nashville after an illness. Born on September 18, 1942 to the late Russell Garnes and Elizabeth McKirgan, she was 75 years, 4 months, and 4 days of age. Mrs. Garnes had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. A kind and loving lady, she had a soft spot in her heart for those in need, and adopted and rescued numerous animals.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Les Henderson of Campbellsville,

Three children: Susan Aluise and companion Dennis Coomer of Russell County, Bobbie Jo Henderson of Columbus, Ohio, Michelle Kingdollar and husband Bill of Columbia, and L.D. Henderson of Columbus, Ohio,

One brother: Chuck McKirgan and wife Louise of Columbus, Ohio,

Seven grandchildren: Jamie, Josh, Ashley, Jacob, Billy, and Kimberly,

Seven great-grandchildren,

Her beloved dog: Little Bit,

And a host of other family and close friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Garnes on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 7:30 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 25, after 5:00 PM until time for the service, and immediately after the service until 9:00 PM.

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Evelyn Pike

Posted by on Jan 22, 2018

Evelyn Pike of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Russell Williams and Nancy Hoskins Williams, was born October 3, 1922, in Harlan County, Kentucky. She died at 11:43 P.M., Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Louisville. Age: 95
Evelyn professed faith in Christ and was a dedicated member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church where she spent years as the pianist. During her time teaching Sunday School there, she led many children to the Lord.
She was a much admired secretary at Campbellsville Industries for many years.
She united in marriage to Coy Pike August 23, 1941 and he preceded her in death May 4, 1994.
She is survived by two granddaughters: Sherry Willis and husband, Scott of Aberdeen, North Carolina and Lisa Cox of Louisville; two great-grandsons: Josh Rose and wife, Lauren of Versailles and Brandon Read of Bowling Green; two brothers: Paul Williams and wife, Pat and Barry Williams and wife Carolyn; her adopted family: Jan Hayes, Joyce Wilson and Dean and Juanita Antle and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Roberts October 23, 2012 and one brother and one sister: Edward Williams and Jeanette Walker.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday and 7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2: 00 P.M., Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Green River Memorial Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Don Gowin, Rev. A. Landon Hadley and Rev. Jamie Bennett
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Barbee Skaggs

Posted by on Jan 22, 2018

Barbee Skaggs of Campbellsville, son of the late Ezra Lee Skaggs and Lillie Bea Sullivan Skaggs, was born April 4, 1929 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 12:50 A.M., Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Navy.
He retired as produce manager at Kroger after some forty-two years of service.
Barbee was a friendly, outgoing person who enjoyed cutting up with people and known as never meeting a stranger. A favorite activity after retiring was mowing his field on his riding lawn mower where he enjoyed comfort and peace being outdoors.
He united in marriage to Rosa Richardson, June 2, 1951.
Besides his wife, Rosa Skaggs of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and two daughters: Steve Skaggs and wife, Karen, Sharon Wood and husband, George and Debbie Skaggs of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Tim Wood and wife, Sarah, Jessica Lawson and husband, Jeremy and Kelly Lobb of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren: Alexis Lobb, Ashley Lobb and Samantha Wilhoit; two brothers-in-law: Charlie Richardson and wife, Phyllis of Campbellsville and Jimmy Richardson and wife, Carlotta of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Ethel Shofner and two brothers in infancy, Vernon and Lonza Skaggs.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by by Rev. John Butler
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Desiree M. Bustinza, 59

Posted by on Jan 21, 2018

Mrs. Desiree M. Bustinza of Campbellsville was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 12, 1958 to Sylvia (Penrod) and the late William “Tex” Holliday. She departed this life on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 59 years, 8 months, and 8 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Bustinza was a homemaker, and enjoyed making decorations and keeping her house vibrant and welcoming for her friends and family. She married her sweetheart in December of 1974, and they remained together until her passing.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Jorge “Coco” Bustinza of Campbellsville,

Her mother: Sylvia Holliday of Campbellsville,

Three children: Diego Bustinza of Tompkinsville, Vincent Bustinza of Campbellsville, and Erik Bustinza of Campbellsville,

Three siblings: Michael Holliday of Campbellsville, Mary Bustinza and husband Marco of Campbellsville, and Billy Dennison of Chicago,

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other friends and family.

She was also preceded in death by a sibling, Delana Holliday.

At the request of Mrs. Bustinza, cremation was accorded her by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. All services were held privately.

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Richard Terrill, Sr., 66

Posted by on Jan 21, 2018

Mr. Richard Francis Terrill, Sr. of Campbellsville, formerly of Connecticut, was born on January 29, 1951 and departed this life on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an extended illness. He was 66 years, 11 months, and 20 days of age. Mr. Terrill spent over 45 years of his working life driving a truck, and only retired when his health forced him to.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

One son: Richard Terrill, Jr. of Campbellsville,

A former spouse and close friend: Lorna Foley of Campbellsville,

One brother: Anthony Beglay of Conecticut,

Two grandchildren: Dylan Terrill and Bryson Terrill,

And a host of other extended family and friends.

At the request of Mr. Terrill, cremation was chosen. The L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville was honored to carry out his wishes. There was no public visitation.

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William Earl Hash, age 90

Posted by on Jan 20, 2018

William Earl Hash, 90 years and nine months of age of Campbellsville, died on Friday, January 19, 2018 at his home.

A Taylor County native, he was a son of the late Bud and Ollie Mae Sutherland Hash.  He was united in marriage to Helen Marie Wise on September 22, 1947 who preceded him death on November 30, 1996.  He was also predeceased by a son William Craig Wise Hash in 1995 and a daughter Betty Lou Watson in 2015 as well as his siblings, Gene Hash, Edmund Hash, Veachel Hash, Christine Puryear and Jewell Chastain.

Following his service in the U.S. Army, Earl was dedicated to his work with the Taylor County RECC for over 52 years and was of the Baptist faith.  For enjoyment he liked shopping for antiques and collecting clocks.

He is survived by a brother, Buddy Hash of Florida, two grandsons, Jeff Watson of Campbellsville and Rick Watson of Louisville, one great-granddaughter, Lainey Watson and a special friend, Christine Greer.

Funeral services for William Earl Hash will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Nelson officiating.  Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.

The family requests visitation from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday prior to the funeral service at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For on-line condolences, please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1190/William-Hash/obituary.html#tribute-star

 

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Donald B. Salsbury, age 92

Posted by on Jan 20, 2018

Donald B. Salsbury, 92 years, 5 months, and 1 day of age of Campbellsville, died Friday, January 19, 2018 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center.

Donald was born in Eros Louisiana, the son of the late Claudie and Gillian Crowell Salsbury.   Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Kenneth and Dalton Salsbury.

After graduating from L.S.U., Donald served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II and became an airplane pilot as well as being named a Kentucky Colonel and was a Mason for 50 years, being a member of Masonic Lodge 59.  Donald had achieved many accomplishments in his life having been a leader of the Boy Scouts in Greensburg for many years and received the distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America, The Silver Beaver Award.  He was well known in his community having worked as a manager at Tennessee Gas Pipeline for many years and a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.

Surviving is his wife, Hallie Salsbury of Galveston, TX,  a daughter, Sharon Salsbury and son Kyle Salsbury and his wife Becky of Campbellsville and a son, Donald Mack Salsbury and his wife Maryanne of Brecksville, Ohio.   Also surviving are four grandchildren, Matt Salsbury and wife Melissa and Becky Juniper and husband Dave of Brecksville, Ohio and Lake Salsbury and wife Samantha of Lexington and Ethan Salsbury of West Chester Ohio as well as 4 great grandchildren.    A brother survives, Carl Salsbury of Texas and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Donald B. Salsbury will be Monday, January 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

The family request visitation on Sunday, January 21, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For online condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1189/Donald-Salsbury/obituary.html#tribute-start

 

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Steve W. Cox, age 66

Posted by on Jan 19, 2018

Steve Williett Cox, 66 years, 2 months and 12 days of age, of Campbellsville, died Thursday, January 18, 2018, at his home in Taylor County.

Steve was born in Marion County, November 6, 1951, the son of the late Curtis Cox Sr. and Helen Sallee Cox who survives.    Besides his father, he was predeceased by his brother, Curtis Cox, Jr.

After serving his country in the United States Army in the Vietnam war, he worked for Ford Motor Company.    He was of the Baptist faith, a member of the Merrimac Masonic Lodge and enjoyed in his spare time, hunting and motorcycles.   He was a family man that loved his kids and grandkids.

Besides his mother, surviving is his wife of 50 years, Martha Malone Cox and children, Elecia Cox, Stephanie Travis and Bobby Clay Cox all of Campbellsville.   Also surviving is a brother, Ricky Cox, and sister, Denise Bagby of Campbellsville and Sandra Burkhead of Louisville as well as 6 grandchildren, Blade Thompson, Austin Thompson, Shayne Murphy, Wesley Murphy, Jr., Jared Murphy, Deandre Bell, and a great-grandchild, Rylee Thompson.

The funeral Service for Steve Williett Cox will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Sharp officiating.    Burial will follow in Tallow Creek Cemetery with bearers being Steven Thompson, Austin Thompson, Peanut Lawson, David Hunt, Harry Pelle and Doug Vaughn.

The family request visitation on Monday, January 22, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Lyon DeWitt Berry Funeral Home.

For on line condolences, please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1188/Steve-Cox/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Howard Edelen, 75

Posted by on Jan 19, 2018

Mr. Howard Edelen of Campbellsville passed from this life on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born on April 30, 1942 to the late Tom and Maude (Murray) Edelen, he was 75 years, 8 months, and 19 days of age. Mr. Edelen professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. When he wasn’t working at the Coca-Cola plant or Batesville Casket factory, he relaxed by tending his garden or listening to music. His kind smile will be missed by all who knew him.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Two children: Gwen Bowen and husband Wendell, and Troy Edelen and wife Cindy, all of Campbellsville,

Four sisters: Pearl Blevins, Barbara Powell, and Joyce Davis, all of Campbellsville, and Bernice Benningfield, his twin sister of Louisville,

Five grandchildren: Taylor Edelen, Tanner Edelen, Jeremy Edelen, Stephanie Bowen, and Zack Bowen,

And a host of other family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by four siblings: Nora Lee Minor, Lola Nell Hickey, Wesley Edelen, and Wilda Edelen.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Edelen on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, 3890 Spurlington Road, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Jan. 20, after 10:00 AM until time for the service.

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