Charles Estes McKinley

Posted by on Oct 28, 2017

Charles Estes (Charlie) McKinley of Campbellsville, son of the late Homer McKinley and Lucille Herriford McKinley, was born October 16, 1929 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 3:21 A.M., Friday, October 27, 2017 in Bowling Green. Age: 88
He professed his faith in Christ in 1939 and became a faithful member of Campbellsville Christian Church where he was a former Elder.
He was a veteran having served his country honorably in the United States Navy.
He was a retired salesman for Campbellsville Industries and former plant manager at Parker Kalon.
He enjoyed golfing and watching all kinds of sports, especially the Kentucky Wildcats.
He united in marriage to Sue Skaggs June 4, 1952 and she preceded him in death August 31, 2004.
He is survived by one daughter and two sons: Janie Giles and husband, Jerry of Bowling Green, Jeff McKinley and wife, Jane of Ooltewah, Tennessee and Mike McKinley of Rochester, Minnesota; four grandchildren: Christopher Ellis and wife, Libby of Bowling Green, Sarah Adcox of Ooltewah, Tennessee, Jennifer Romans and husband, Matthew of Ringgold, Georgia and Rosalind McKinley of Rochester, Minnesota; seven great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Richard McMahan of Campbellsville and one sister-in-law, Sally Skaggs Johnson of Louisville; a very dear friend, Mary Peterson and her daughters, Charlotte Williams, Fran Spaulding and Renee Branham and their families;
several nieces and nephews and many other relative and friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita McMahan.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 30, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul Patton

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CAMPBELLSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND CAN BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Donnie J. Wheeler, 62

Posted by on Oct 27, 2017

Donnie J. Wheeler, the son of the late Jay and Ida Mae Loy Wheeler, was born Monday, May 2, 1955 in Columbia and departed this life on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at his home in the Chance Community of Adair County. He was 62 years, 5 months and 25 days of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Emory Chapel United Methodist Church. Donnie was a farmer and former oil well driller and well serviceman for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding four wheelers and most of all, his family and friends.
Survivors include a daughter: Melissa Patrick and husband Jeff of Crossville, Tennessee; seven sisters: Jeannie (Kerry) Cox of Mannsville, Linda Hendrickson and husband J.W., Connie Wheeler, Phyllis McHam & spouse Jerry Kearney, Patricia Wheeler, Diane Hatcher and husband Doug and Sandy Wheeler all of Columbia, KY; four grandchildren: Blaine and Colby Pennington, Ambree and Brayden Patrick; his special friends: Herbert and Charlene Turner of Chance and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Donnie J. Wheeler, will be Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 3:00 PM CST at the Emory Chapel United Methodist Church at Chance with burial to follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery in Columbia. Dr. Michelle McHam Perry and Larry Turner will be officiating.
Visitation after 1:00 P.M. CST at the church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Joys Ministries Food Pantry and may be made at the funeral home or at the church on Sunday.

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Bennie “Foot” Curry, 76

Posted by on Oct 26, 2017

Bennie, “Foot” Curry, the son of the late Claudie and Lola B Pierce Curry, was born, Thursday, May 1, 1941 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Campbellsville at his residence.

He was 76 years, 5 months and 24 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Pitman Valley Baptist Church. He was a former car salesman for over 25 years and later a salesman at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bennie enjoyed talking on the CB radio acquiring the name “Big Foot” as his CB handle. He always enjoyed talking to people with a sense of humor and laughing and telling of good jokes.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Kim Curry.

Survivors include his wife: Donna Agee Curry of Campbellsville; a daughter: Rita Stocksdale and husband Skip of Indiana; three sons: Terry Curry of Columbia, James Dean Curry and wife Carlene and David Curry and wife Loretta, all of Somerset; a sister-in-law: Gatha Williams and husband Billy of Russell Springs.

Also surviving are 10 grandchildren: Bridget, Brandon, Jasper, Jacob, Jared, Kristen, Chad, Candace, Michael and Jason; 16 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Bennie “Foot” Curry will be conducted Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with Entombment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Bro. Dannie Nelson and Bro. Ronnie Dooley will be officiating.

Visitation after 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the donation of Gideon Bibles, which can be made at the funeral home.

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Josh Cochran

Posted by on Oct 26, 2017

Josh Cochran of Campbellsville, son of Gail VanCleave Cochran and the late David “Butch” Cochran, was born November 15, 1988, in Boyle County, Kentucky.
He died at Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Campbellsville as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Age: 28
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Josh was an employee of Portland Forge in Lebanon.
He liked to live life to the fullest; if he wasn’t working on a car, he could be enjoying himself on a four-wheeler or motorcycle or behind a grill living up to his reputation of being a “grill master”.
He is survived by one daughter, Rhylen Smith of Campbellsville; his fiancé, Tatem Smith and her son, Channing Tungate; mother, Gail Cochran of Campbellsville; two sisters: Davonna Bowling and husband, J.D. of Richmond and Katlin Cochran of Clinton, Tennessee; two nieces: Jasa Bowling and Daleigh Bowling of Richmond; two cousins: Cory Harrison of Campbellsville and Chris Harrison and wife, Megan of Columbia and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Davis and Frances Cochran and his maternal grandparents: Randall and Mary VanCleave.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, October 27, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Michael Goodwin
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Emilie Dowell Antle

Posted by on Oct 26, 2017

Emilie Dowell Antle of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Hallie “H.E.” Dowell and Emma Speer Dowell, was born September 6, 1933, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 1:45 P.M., Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 84
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church where she was both saved and baptized, active in the Barbara Dabney Sunday School class, WMU and GA programs and for many years, taught Sunday School. Sending cards to people in her community during a time of need was a personal ministry of hers.
Emilie was a teacher’s aide and clerical assistant for many years.
She united in marriage to Veachel Antle July 19, 1952 and he preceded her in death July 10, 2012.
She is survived by two sons and three daughters: Barry Antle and wife, Becky, Stephen Antle, Rita Antle, Lyndi Tarter and husband, Mike and LeDean Antle all of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Gary Lynn Beard of Campbellsville, Justin Durrett of Greensburg, Kristen Bellah and husband, Bill of Bardstown, Jeff Antle and wife, Christen of Lexington, Greg Long and wife, Amanda of Campbellsville, Chris Tarter and wife, Jenna of Bowling Green and Ann Morgan Macdonald and husband, Adam of Millington, Tennessee; thirteen great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Sue Dowell and Margaret Dowell of Campbellsville; two special care givers: Betty Smith and Pat Roution of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Gregory Ray Antle October 27, 1959; three brothers: Tommy Dowell, Ernest Lee Dowell and James “Chunky” Dowell.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 A.M., Friday, October 27, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones and Bro. Ken Forman
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Neva Jean Clark, age 84

Posted by on Oct 24, 2017

Neva Jean Clark, 84 years, 8 months and 5 days of age, of Campbellsville, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at her home after an extended illness.

Neva Jean Clark was born in Campbellsville on February 19, 1933 the daughter of the late William Louis and Loretta Herron Payton.   She was also preceded in death on January 11, 2002 by her husband, Herbert Thomas Clark.  Two brothers, Edward Arnold Payton and Dallas Milford Payton also preceded her in death.

She retired from Fruit of the Loom after 43 years and was an active member at Robinson Creek Baptist Church and loved studying her Bible.

Neva Jean is survived by a brother, Louis Samuel Payton and his companion Sue Smith of Lake City, FL, a sister, Juanita Claywell, nephew Dallas Michael Payton, niece, Carolyn Vanover and her husband Danny, step children, Timmy Clark and Kim and Donna Clark all of Campbellsville.    Also surviving are two step grand-children, Jackie and Kenny Fair and 3 step great grandchildren as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Neva Jean Clark will be Friday, October 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Collison officiating with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.   Visitation will be Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 5-8 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations of Gideon Bibles and can be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For online condolences: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1174/Neva-Clark/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Terry Cox, age 66

Posted by on Oct 24, 2017

Terry Cox, 66 years, 3 months and 16 days of age, formerly of Taylor County, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at his home in Mt. Washington after an extended illness.

Terry was born July 8, 1951 the son of the late Robert and Evonne Gribbin Cox in Marion County, Kentucky.    Also preceding him in death was a sister Bonnie Ford.    For 32 years Terry worked for Ford Motor Company in Louisville.   In his spare time, he loved to fish, travel and was an avid gun collector and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Terry is survived by his wife Audrey Cox of Mt. Washington, a daughter, Jamie Lynn Myers and her husband Perry Myers of Shepherdsville and a son, Terry Allen Cox and his wife, Brooke of Elizabethtown.   Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Travis Myers, Megan Myers, Anna-Kate Cox and Olivia Cox.    One sister survives LaJuan Sweasy and husband Jackie of Frankfort and a brother, Tony Cox and his wife Jill of Owensboro.

A graveside service for Mr. Cox will be on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Tallow Creek Cemetery with Bro. Don Gowin officiating.

For on line condolences go to: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1173/Terry-Cox/obituary.html#content-start

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Donald Wheatley, Sr.

Posted by on Oct 23, 2017

Donald Wheatley, Sr. of Campbellsville, son of the late John Robert Wheatley and Mary Ida Mattingly Wheatley, was born August 9, 1936 in Marion County, Kentucky.
He died at 10:15 A.M., Sunday, October 22, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 81
He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
He was regional manager of Western Kentucky Gas Company for forty-two years.
Donald was civic minded having been the past president of the Kiwanis Club, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Campbellsville-Taylor County Industrial Foundation, a former volunteer firefighter and was also an avid golfer.
He united in marriage to Margaret Lee June 9, 1956.
Besides his wife, Margaret Wheatley, he is survived by one daughter and four sons: Lisa Davis and husband, Terry, Barry Wheatley and wife, Sueann, Kevin Wheatley and wife, Donna, and Don Wheatley, Jr. and wife, Penny of Campbellsville and Michael Wheatley and wife, Beverly of Princeton; nine grandchildren: Kristin Wheatley and Jeremy Stillwell, Alex Davis, Abby Davis, Brennan Wheatley, Blasé Wheatley and Caden Wheatley of Campbellsville, Ashley Jones and husband, Daniel of Eddyville, Brooke Rauch and husband, Andrew and Seth Wheatley of Lexington; four great-grandchildren: Jayden Murphy, Ethan Murphy, Jamison Stillwell and Anderson Rauch; four sisters and three brothers: Rita Ann Lamkin and husband, Maurice of Louisville, John Wheatley of Illinois; Barbara McClain, and Dedie Walker and husband, Bob of Lexington, Margaret Mary Newton and Steve Wheatley and wife, Sheila of Lebanon and Henry “Butch” Wheatley and wife, Betty Jo of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relative and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Wheatley in infancy, and a sister, Jane Smith.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 24, 2017 and from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville
by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan

INTERMENT: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND CAN BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Alta Hensley

Posted by on Oct 22, 2017

Alta Hensley of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Harry Adams and Ella Kessler Adams was born April 14, 1926 in Hart County, Kentucky. She died at 7:43 A.M., Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church which she served faithfully for many years. Alta was an elder, youth sponsor and Crusade leader for the Cumberland Presbytery. After retiring from public work she also took on the roll of Church Treasurer. Alta was always supporting others, whether it was in her many rolls in her church and her community or during her 35 years as the receptionist at Fruit of the Loom; all of which had many challenges that she managed to handle with both poise and grace. She united in marriage to Floyd Hensley, Jr. September 10, 1947 and it has been said that she truly was the “good woman behind the good man”, as she very faithfully supported and encouraged him in all his endeavors. He preceded her in death January 12, 2004.
Alta is survived by one sister, Virginia Baker of Campbellsville; two sisters-in-law, Rowena Hines of Nashville, Tennessee and Grace Counts of Elizabeth, Colorado; five nieces and nephews: Kenneth Baker and wife, Kimberly, Mitzi Hensley Crenshaw and husband, Joe, Sanford Hensley and wife, Angie, Kelly Hines and wife, Heather, Amy Counts Smith and husband, Brian; her dear friend, Helen Vaughn of Campbellsville; several great nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother, T. J. Adams.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., EST., Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., EST., Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Earl West

BURIAL: 2:00 P.M., EST. in Horse Cave Cemetery

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO LIBERTY CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT AND RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Kenneth Harris

Posted by on Oct 22, 2017

Kenneth Harris of Campbellsville, son of the late Kermis Harris and Olia Dewitt Harris French, was born August 30, 1936 in Green County, Kentucky.
He died at 1:37 A.M., Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and attended Lighthouse Tabernacle in Knifley.
Kenneth was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom, where he served for 40 years.
He united in marriage to Louise Wilson on March 30, 1956.
Besides his wife, Louise Harris, Kenneth is survived by one daughter, Sharon Clements of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Trevis Bell and Trena DeMasi of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren: Madison Bell, Mylee Bell, and Serenity Bell of Campbellsville; his stepfather, Bill French; two sisters: Leona Price and Viola Sneed of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances Cave.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M., Monday, October 23, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, October 23, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Bill Warren

ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

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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