D. W. Crawley, Jr.

Posted by on Jun 15, 2017

D. W. Crawley, Jr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Dennis Wilmore Crawley, Sr. and Isla Mae Hunt Crawley, was born August 9, 1929, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:36 A.M., Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was a life-time member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon for sixty years.
Dennis retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and was a former co-owner of Superior Radio in Lebanon, Kentucky.
He was known as being a very caring, loving and generous person with his time and he ministered to numerous people in his church and community. He and Sarah Laverne opened their home and were affectionately known as “Mom and Pop”.
He united in marriage to Sarah Laverne Gupton April 10, 1950.
Besides his wife, Sarah Laverne Gupton Crawley of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons: Doug Crawley and wife, Debra, of Richmond Hill, Georgia and Tim Crawley and wife, Joyce, of Prospect; one son-in-law, Terry Joe Stone and wife, Jeri, of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Kim Arnold and husband, Steve, of Campbellsville; Kelly Joe Stone and wife, Dr. Monica Stone, of Greensburg; Daniel Crawley and wife, Amanda, of Benton; Dyanna Jenkins and husband, Cody, of Charlotte, North Carolina; Danae Crawley of Charlotte, North Carolina; Brooke Cotton and husband, Chris, of Louisville; Austin Crawley and fiancée, Elena Bertuccio, Cody Crawley and Tyler Crawley of Prospect; nine great-grandchildren: Chelsey Stone, Chandler Jenkins, Claire Jenkins, Carter Jenkins, Thomas Stone, Jake Stone, Lila Stone, Jillian Crawley and Joycelyn Crawley; two brothers: J. B. Crawley and Sam Crawley and wife, Kaye, of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law, Herbert England of Campbellsville; along with many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Gerri Stone; two sisters: Elizabeth England and Rebecca Beams; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Crawley and Margaret Crawley and one brother-in-law, Dennis Beams.

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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, June 16, 2017, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James Jones and Bro. Bob Martin

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OR PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Watson, William Robert “Bob”, age 85

Posted by on Jun 15, 2017

William Robert “Bob” Watson, age 85, of Lebanon, KY,  died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at his home after an illness.

Bob was born June 4, 1932 the son of the late James Blaine and Hannie “Dellie” Feese Watson in Adair County, Kentucky.    Also preceding him in death was a brother, Walter Christian Watson and two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Watson Gossett and Cordie Lee Watson Thompson.      For over 30 years he worked at Independent Stave and Bourbon Cooperage.   In his spare time, you would often find him fishing or hunting.    He was a member of the Church of Christ.

He married Lillian Ethel Davis and to this union was born four daughters and two sons, Sharon Watson Salyer of Cox’s Creek, Robert Watson and his wife Kathy of Louisville, Sandra Watson Strong and her husband James of Lebanon, William W. Watson and his wife Robin of St. Joe, Charlene Watson Williams and her husband Michael of Lebanon and Vickie Watson of Shepherdsville.    Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 10 great grand-children.

Funeral Services for William Robert “Bob” Watson will be Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Blevins officiating.   Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 with burial to follow in Haven Hill Cemetery in Columbia, Kentucky.     Casket bearers are, Josh Williams, Chris Williams, Rance Watson, Justin Watson, Robbie Watson and Matthew Salyer.

Donation are requested to be Hosparus of Green River and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Condolences may be made online at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry.com

 

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Velma Sue Stocton

Posted by on Jun 12, 2017

Velma Sue Stocton, age 61, of Campbellsville, died Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Taylor Regional Hospital after a sudden illness.

Velma was born on April 24, 1956 in Russell County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Jesse James and Velma Lee Bray Stocton.    Also preceding her in death was her son, Kevin James Stocton and one sister, Carolyn Mann.  She was of the Christian faith.

Velma is survived by two grandchildren, Kevin Richard Stocton of Campbellsville and Trevor Mattingly of St. Mary’s, Kentucky.    Also surviving are her three sisters, Ruby Stocton of Campbellsville, Mertie Thomas, and Becky Owens and her husband (Scott) of Russell Springs, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 16th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with cremation to follow.  The family requests visitation after 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 16th until time for the funeral.

Memorial contributions are suggested to go toward the cost of the funeral expense and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

You may leave an online condolence at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry.com .

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Raymond Broussard, 67

Posted by on Jun 12, 2017

Raymond Melvin Broussard, Jr. of Campbellsville was born on February, 17, 1950 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Legenia (Guillory) Lambert and the late Raymond Melvin Broussard, Sr. He departed this life on Friday, June 9th, 2017 at the VA hospital in Lexington. He was 67 years, 3 month, and 23 days of age. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Broussard had a love for outdoor activities such as tennis, golf, and gardening. Raymond was a numbers genius and enjoyed solving mathematical problems. With a passion for learning, he also held a masters in history from the University of Louisville. He absorbed historical information and relayed it at every chance. He served his country honorably in Vietnam (First Calvary Division- 4th Infantry Army) and was a true American hero.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife: Michelle Broussard of Campbellsville

His mother: Legenia Lambert and husband Harold of Nevada

Five children: Aaron Broussard, and Andy Broussard, both of Nebraska, Sam Broussard and Olivia Broussard, both of Louisville, and John Smith of Richmond,

One brother: Michael Broussard of California,

Three grandchildren: Hannah, Lucy, and Keenon,

And a host of extended family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Mark Broussard.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Broussard on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 6:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Father Saju Vadakumpaden will be officiating.

Mr. Broussard will be laid to rest in the Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 13, after 5:00 PM EST until time for the service.

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Chris Sallee

Posted by on Jun 12, 2017

Chris Sallee of Campbellsville, son of Daymon Sallee and the late Martha Sue Sidebottom Sallee, was born December 23, 1975, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 11:00 P.M., Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 41
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Brush Creek Baptist Church in Summersville.
Chris was a former restaurant employee and had most recently been employed as a roofer. His artistic talents were evident in his drawings and his musical ability. Chris loved all types of music and during high school, he was a percussionist in the band. He also enjoyed watching the UK Wildcats.
He is survived by his father, Daymon Sallee and friend, Jenny Stotts of Campbellsville; one brother and three sisters: Randy Cox and partner, Justin Grant and Genesia Sallee and fiancé, Timmy Hodgens of Campbellsville, Melissa Guerrieri and husband, Joseph of Louisville and Tammie Creason and husband, Jessie of Gray, Georgia; grandmother, Geneva Sidebottom of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Billy Adams
BURIAL: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Thomas William Sprowles, 52

Posted by on Jun 11, 2017

Thomas William Sprowles, of Campbellsville, the son of Vernice Sprowles Carnes of Campbellsville and the late Thomas Ervine Sprowles, was born Monday, January 11, 1965 in Glasgow and departed this life on Saturday in Campbellsville at his home. He was 52 years, 4 months and 30 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the God’s Grace Church in Campbellsville. He was a former contractor, a farmer and former employee of Cox Interiors. He enjoyed owning and riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, loved working on anything that needed fixing and in spare time making cherry furniture.

Besides his mother he is survived by three daughters: Mykah Wyatt and companion Chris Cook and Caneyah Bowen all of Campbellsville, Gracelyn O’Rafferty of Bardstown; a son: Talon Gage Owens of Springfield; half-brother and sister: Larry Akin and wife Delora, Kenneth Sprowles, Joyce Summers and Glen Sprowles.

Also surviving are step-brothers and sister: Dennis Carnes and wife Viola of Indianapolis, Indiana, Robert Carnes and wife Patty of , Michigan, and Clifford Larry Carnes and wife Mamie of Greensburg and: Robin Burton and husband Gary of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Elyjah Wheeler, Alley Wheeler and Camreon Crowdus and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a half sister: Genia Sherrill.

The funeral service for Thomas William Sprowles, will be Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Billy Adams will be officiating.

Visitation after 10 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.

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Andrea Caldwell, 41

Posted by on Jun 10, 2017

Mrs. Andrea Brooke Caldwell, daughter of Roger Fred Zykan and Nancy (Ortega) Allen was born on March 29, 1976 in Burbank, California. She departed this life on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at her home in Campbellsville after a brave battle with cancer. She was 41 years, 2 months, and 12 days of age. Mrs. Caldwell professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She was the wife of Shannon Caldwell, who survives. Mrs. Caldwell enjoyed life and took pleasure in everyday things such as walking, coloring, or just relaxing in front of her TV.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Shannon Caldwell of Campbellsville,

Five children: Carrie Decker and husband Nick of Leitchfield, Katie Scott and husband Michael of Campbellsville, William Hafley and wife Tara of Texas, Taylor Hayes of Glasgow, and Cory Tyler Caldwell of Campbellsville,

Her parents: Roger Fred Zykan of Indiana, and Nancy Allen and husband Alton of Campbellsville,

Eight brothers and sisters: Peter Zykan of Campbellsville, Ronnie Wilson of California, Rachael Zykan of Indiana, and Shawn Allen and wife Ginger, Brian Allen, Tommy Allen, and Sabrina Allen, all of Campbellsville, and Amy Cowherd of Fredricksburg,

Eleven grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Caldwell on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Robert Hughes will be officiating. At the request of Mrs. Caldwell, cremation rites will be accorded her after the funeral.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 12, after 4:00 PM until time for the service.

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Al Lackey

Posted by on Jun 8, 2017


Al Lackey of Campbellsville, son of the late Charlie B. Lackey and Nellie Francis Gibbons Lackey, was born March 13, 1939, in Cumberland County, Kentucky. He died at 7:50 A.M., Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 78
He professed faith in Christ and attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
Al was a retired, self-employed electrical contractor.
He united in marriage to Shirley Mae Skaggs January 17, 1961 and she preceded him in death October 6, 2009.
He is survived by one son and two daughters: Brad Lackey and wife, Connie of Campbellsville, Sherry Edwards and husband, Ricky of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Desiree Lackey of Oklahoma; grandchildren: B. J. Lackey, Keith Lackey, Cody Edwards and wife, Emily, Mallory Edwards, Tiffany Edwards, Jeremy Edwards and Helen Nance; two great-grandchildren: Alexia Lackey and Saphira Everly; two brothers and one sister: Lewis Lackey of Montgomery, Illinois, Hubert Lackey of Aurora, Illinois and Sue O’Banion of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters: John Lackey, Gil Lackey, Charlie Lackey, Tommy Lackey, Gladys Tate and Rosie Thompson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, June 9, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Brad Lackey and Rev. George Nelson
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Jeffrey McFarland, 41

Posted by on Jun 7, 2017

Mr. Jeffrey DeWayne McFarland of Liberty passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at his home. Born to Frank and Alleen (Shuler) McFarland on August 6, 1975, he was 41 years and 10 months of age. Mr. McFarland professed faith in Christ and was an elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he enjoyed being a primary teacher of children. In his spare time, Mr. McFarland enjoyed fishing and working in his yard.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife: Martha (Rakes) McFarland of Liberty,

One son: Levi Mason of Liberty,

His father: Frank McFarland of Campbellsville,

His mother: Alleen McFarland of Louisville,

Two brothers: Jeremy McFarland and wife Arelna of Hustonville, and Nathaniel McFarland of Louisville,

Five sisters: Heather Schneider and husband Joe of Virginia, Holly McFarland of Lexington, Natalie Lawrence and husband Josh of LaGrange, Beth McDonald and husband Cody of Campbellsville, and Miranda Kerr of Louisville,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two sons, James and Jimmy Mason.

There wil be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. McFarland on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. President Larry D. Crenshaw will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Whited Cemetery, Hwy 1547, Liberty, Casey County, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, June 9, after 9:00 AM until time for the service.

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Ina Ivadean Cox, 91

Posted by on Jun 6, 2017

Mrs. Ina Ivadean Cox, the daughter of the late Johnny Sim and Rena Mae Pittman, was born on Sunday, Janaury 3, 1926 in Pulaski County, KY and departed this life on Monday, June 5, 2017 in Nashville at the Green Hills Nursing and Rehab Center. She was 91 years, 5 months and 2 days of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. She was a homemaker and a former restaurant worker. Her hobbies included playing board games, solitaire and her grandchildren.
She united in marriage to Kenneth O. Cox, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include: two sons: Sammy Cox and wife Pam of Campbellsville and Terry Cox of Somerset; two sisters: Betty Stone of Florida and Margie Stephens of Indiana; two brothers: Lloyd Cox and Richard Cox both of Indiana.
Also surviving are 11 grandchildren: Greg (Destiny) Rainwater, Kevin (Krista) Rainwater, Elizabeth Rainwater, Stacey (John Blake) Rainwater, Kristi (Brandy) Rainwater, Tonia Rainwater all of Nashville Eddie Cox of Lexington, Randy (Donna) Cox of Indiana and Joey Cox of Georgia, Melissa (Larry) Willis and Shawn Rainwater both of Campbellsville; 17 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two children: Coy Cox and Glenda Rainwater McKenzie, a brother: Clay Pittman, and two sisters: Audrey Hare and Maerean Barnes.

The funeral service for Mrs. Ivadean Cox, will be Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial in the Jones Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Don Gowin will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 12 Noon on Thursday at the funeral home.

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