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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 23, 2017
 Ruel H. “Sonny” Wilson of Campbellsville, son of the late Ralph G. Wilson and Edna Myrtle Williams Wilson was born November 3, 1939, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:45 P.M., Monday, May 22, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 77
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Millers Chapel United Methodist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Sonny retired from Taylor County RECC after 43 years of dedication.
He was always very hard working and took pride in doing things right, while expecting the same from everyone else. He loved hunting, fishing, working in the yard, gardening, traveling and especially UK basketball.
Sonny loved his wife, Mary so much and depended on her for everything. When you saw one, you always saw the other. He loved all his family, but one in particular was his grandson, Scott. Poppy & Scott spent a lot of time together as Scott was growing up. They would fish, go to the river and the lake, play with the dogs and just do all sorts of things with each other. Scott can honestly say that he learned a whole lot of life lessons from Poppy.
He united in marriage to Mary Sapp on November 27, 1959. They enjoyed 57 1/2 years of caring for and loving one another.
Besides his wife, Mary Wilson of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters: Carol Wilson Gwinn and husband, Allan of Campbellsville, and Lynn Wilson Eastridge of Loudon, Tennessee; one grandson, Scott Gwinn of Louisville; three sisters and one brother: Marian Newton and husband, Willard and Roger Wilson and wife, Judy of Campbellsville, Gay Bright of Bardstown and Sheila Judd and husband, Roger of Greensburg; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Thomas R. McMahan and Ruby Wilson of Campbellsville; special friends, Michael and Deborah Smith of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers: Ruth McMahan, Kenny Wilson and J.W. Wilson
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Carlton Puryear
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 21, 2017
 James Douglas “Doug” Wilhoit, the son of Mary Rose Murphy of Campbellsville and the late Darrell Douglas Wilhoit, was born Wednesday, February 24, 1965 in Clay County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 52 years, 2 months and 26 days of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the New Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver and loved hunting, fishing and most of all his time spent with family and friends.
Besides his mother he is survived by his wife: Connie Sue Wilhoit of Campbellsville; five children: Jeremy Wilhoit, Jessica Lotter and husband Jeremy and David Wilhoit all of Campbellsville, Stephanie Williamson and husband Craig of Mt. Sherman and Danielle Wilhoit and companion Jake Noel of Lebanon.
Also surviving are six grandchildren: C.J. Cox, Alexis Lobb, Ashley Wilhoit, Samantha Wilhoit, Jesse James Lotter and Dakota Lotter and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for James Douglas “Doug” Wilhoit, will be conducted Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the M-W-L Cemetery in Larue County. Bro. Odell Warren and Bro. Dale Warren will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 19, 2017
 Mrs. Sandra Sue Southern of Campbellsville was born in Green County on February 2, 1943 to the late Harold and Rosie (Elmore) Milby. She entered into rest on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at her home after an extended illness, being 74 years, 3 months, and 14 days of age. Mrs. Southern professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She was a former employee of the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville, and was a homemaker to and wife of Mr. James Southern, Sr., who survives. She spent countless hours outside working or raising a garden, and enjoyed finding bargains at area yard sales. When inside, she kept her mind occupied by playing bingo on her computer or watching Family Feud, and was passionate about keeping up with her friends and family on FaceBook. Her long talks and late night cups of coffee with her family will be forever cherished.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her husband: James Southern, Sr. of Campbellsviile,
Three children: Kaye Milby and husband Ricky of Green County, James Southern, Jr. and companion Tammy Childers of Campbellsville, and Mark Southern and wife Amy of Campbellsville,
Three siblings: Holland Milby and wife Patty, Mike Milby, Sr., and Sharon Sharp and husband Randall, all of Campbellsville,
Five grandchildren: Jordyn Southern, Caleb Southern, Kyndal Southern, Amy Barr, and Chris Wingler,
Five great-grandchildren,
Several nieces and nephews,
And a host of extended family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Marcum and Doris Adelle Keltner.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Southern on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 12:00 PM EST (11:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jason Keltner will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 17, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River. Those can be in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 18, 2017
Leon Sullivan, son of the late Charlie Sullivan and Mae Short Sullivan, was born November 7, 1930, in Huntington, Indiana. He died at 10:04 A.M., Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Washington Baptist Church.
Leon was a retired farmer, logger and heavy equipment operator and his work was more like a hobby to him. He especially enjoyed running the bulldozer and rolling hay and playing jokes on his coworkers and friends.
He united in marriage to Genea Hunt March 10, 1951
Besides his wife, Genea Sullivan of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons and one daughter: Randy Sullivan and wife, Betty of Marion County, Mike Sullivan and wife, Connie and Donna Wright and husband, Jeff of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Lindsay Wright Franklin and husband, Andrew, Cory Wright and wife, Chelsea, Jeremy Sullivan and wife, Jennifer, Shanna Judd and husband, Brandon, Greta Sullivan Caldwell and Amy Sullivan Brown; twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers: Seibert Sullivan and wife, Minnie of Campbellsville and Dean Sullivan of Hodgenville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jade Sullivan May 5, 2012 and one brother, Clayton Sullivan.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jimmy York and Rev. Donnie Blick
BURIAL: Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO MT. WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 18, 2017
 Mr. Randall Allen Clark, age 77, of Campbellsville, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home after an extended illness.
Born in Taylor County on August 27, 1939, he was the son of the late Ira Melvin and Lula (Willis) Clark.
Mr. Clark professed his faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
He retired from Fruit of the Loom, and after retirement enjoyed driving for AutoSmart and Don Franklin in Campbellsville.
Mr. Clark served his country honorably in the United States Army..
He united in marriage to Brenda O’Banion on October 12, 1963. To this union was born a daughter, Kim Clark Hayes, and a son, Jeff Clark.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Brenda O’Banion Clark,
Two children: Kim Hayes and husband Terry, and Jeff Clark and fiancée Michelle Fisher,
Three grandsons: Blake Clark, Matthew Schmuck, and Chance Cox,
One granddaughter: Kara Clark,
Three step granddaughters: Leah Hayes, Kara Fisher, and Madison Fisher,
Three great-grandchildren: Aiden Clark, Gabe Clark, and Jaxson Clark,
Several nieces and nephews, and a host of extended family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Corine Kirtley, two brothers, Raymond and Rudolph Clark, a nephew, David Kirtley, and a great-nephew, Charles David Kirtley.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Clark on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Donald Gowin will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, May 21, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 17, 2017
 Mr. Wilbur “Buddy” Gabehart of Campbellsville was born in Knifley on November 7, 1943 to the late Everett “Joe” and Marie (Brown) Gabehart. He departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at his home after a sudden illness. He was 73 years, 6 months, and 8 days of age. Mr. Gabehart was a retired mechanic from Fruit of the Loom. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He loved meeting and talking to people and consequently visited several area churches. A veteran of the United States Navy, he served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. He had a big heart and a special bond with his furry friends and would show off his dogs to anyone.
He leaves to carry his legacy:
His wife: Frankee (Ford) Gabehart of Campbellsville,
Three children: Tracy Gabehart-Werner and husband Dana of Shepherdsville, Renee Hearon and husband Chris of Campbellsville, and Karlee Campbell of Louisville,
Five brothers and sisters: Weldon Gabehart and wife Elaine of Campbellsville, Geneva Jones of Campbellsville, E.C. Gabehart and wife Sarah of Louisiana, Neva Arnett and husband Frank of Campbellsville, and Juanita Evans and husband Arlis of Louisiana,
Five grandchildren: Megan King, Emilee Gabehart, Blake Hearon, Zach Ginter, and Baylen Campbell,
And a host of other family and close friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Gabehart on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, Hwy 1752, Taylor County, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, May 20, after 11:30 AM EST until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the local SPCA animal shelter. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on May 16, 2017
Mr. Frankie Jene Welliver, age 74 of Knifley, died Tuesday, May 16, at the T.J. Health Columbia Hospital after a sudden illness.
Frankie was born on February 26, 1943, the son of the late Frank Melton and Mary Edna Barrett Welliver. Also, preceding him in death were his sisters, Mary Frances Northcutt and Rosettae Faye Bryant as well as his brothers, James Melton Welliver, Ernie Harold Welliver and Richard Thomas Welliver. He was a very dedicated construction worker as well as a trustee at Robinson Chapel Separate Baptist Church where he was a member.
He is survived by his wife, Vonda Warren Welliver and one daughter, Thelma Jean Welliver of Knifley. Also surviving are his two brothers and their spouses, Amos Manuel and Yvonne Welliver and Bethel Ivan and Margaret Welliver of Oklahoma, three sisters and their spouses, Getty Joy Belle and Glen Anderson, Sarah and Bill Rusher, both of Oklahoma and Gerry Lea and P.J. Fuksa of Texas.
Funeral services for Mr. Welliver will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Robinson Chapel Separate Baptist Church Cemetery with Casket Bearers being Bobby Hughes, Jeremy Hughes, Anthony Warren, Greg Warren, Kelly Warren, Delbert Warren and Wayne Warren. Honorary pallbearers will be P.J. Fuksa, Larry Hughes and Steve Warren. The family request visitation on Friday evening, May 19, 2017, from 5-8 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 16, 2017
 Bob Speer, 84, died Sunday, April 30, 2017. He quietly left this earth to reside in Heaven with his Lord and Savior. Born in Campbellsville, Kentucky, September 7, 1932 to Clarence and Cleo Speer. He attended all levels of school in his hometown before entering into Military service. Bob was one of the first airmen to arrive in 1952 at the newly commissioned Altus Air Force Base. He continued at the base in active service for 4 years. 1956 was a pivotal year in Bob’s life as he married the prettiest gal in Altus, the love of his life.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Vera Lee Dickenson Speer. He leaves behind a large legacy of family, four children and their spouses. Doug and Terri Speer of Altus, Ok, Dana and David Taylor of Corsicana, TX, Donita and Val Crane of Show Low, AZ, Debra and Paul Moesinger of Oklahoma City, Ok, grandchildren Jared Speer, Kaylee Speer, Tiffany Harrison, Courtney Prater, Zac Taylor, Lindsey Taylor, Amber Webb, Leslie Hardee, Ben Turner, Hillary Harris, Hailey Moesinger and Hannah Moesinger plus 11 great grandchildren.
Other surviving family members are brother Don and Sue Speer of Bowling Green, KY, sister Betty and Bob Mathews of Edmond, OK, sisters Joy Bryant and Sharon Reese of Campbellsville, KY, brother -n- law Jerry and Judy Dickenson of Altus, as well the many nieces and nephews he loved so much.
You hardly ever saw Bob without a smile on his face and a joke or story to tell. He loved anything involving cars, race cars, motor homes, and airplanes. In 1958 Bob began his career as a local businessman establishing Eastern Motors Car Lot which is still located on Broadway in Altus. Along with brother Don and brother n law Jerry as his partners in the car business, they went on to provide great family fun and excitement with Altus Speedway and Pleasant Valley Speedway in Wichita Falls, TX. Bob had a deep love for his family and for God. He served as a deacon at Tabernacle Baptist Church for many years. Especially meaningful to him was the early morning coffee meetings with his friends. Preceding him in death are his parents Clarence and Cleo Speer, brothers Bill Speer and David Speer.
A Visitation will be held Friday, May 5th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Lowell Tims Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life Memorial with Bob’s wife Vera Speer in attendance is Saturday, May 6th, 1;00 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Altus, Ok.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 16, 2017
Ruby Ann Darnell Williams, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late L. E. Darnell and Stella Hayes Darnell, was born November 26, 1924, in Russell County, Kentucky and later moved to Taylor County at age two. She died at 6:00 A.M., Monday, May 15, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ at age eleven and was a member the longest of anyone at Campbellsville Baptist Church. She had a heart for serving her church and her family.
She attended Campbellsville College and Bowling Green Business College and taught in one room schools and at Taylor County High School. She also assisted her husband in his law practice.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Williams, Jr. after forty-five years of marriage.
Ruby is survived by one son and two daughters: Tom Williams and wife, Gale of Houston, Texas, Janie Forman and husband, Gary of Frankfort, and Sue Shaw and husband, David of Lexington; five grandchildren: Adam Williams, Melissa Forman Ballard, Stan Forman, Patrick Shaw and Meredith Shaw Forssman; five great-grandchildren: Lana Forman, Mason Forman, Eli Ballard, Ruby Ballard and Olive Williams; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers.
The family would like to especially thank her caregiver, Pat Simpson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 19, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones, Rev. Ken Forman and Rev. Meredith Forssman
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FORMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP AT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 15, 2017
 Mrs. Estelle Cox of Campbellsville was born on March 16, 1925 in Taylor County to the late Noah Edmund and Dora Cetta (Tucker) Garrett. She departed this life on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in Columbia at the home of her daughter after an extended illness. She was 92 years, 1 month, and 25 days of age. Mrs. Cox professed faith in Christ and attended the International Gospel Lighthouse Church in Acton. She enjoyed conversing with people, and was the owner of the Echo Valley Grocery Store in Mannsville.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
One daughter: Carolyn Campbell of Columbia,
One sister: Susan Pendleton and husband Raymond of Campbellsville,
Three grandchildren: Dennis Campbell and wife Jeanie of New Castle, Dena Litchfield and husband Mike of Campbellsville, and Niko Campbell of Columbia,
Four great-grandchildren: Jordan Campbell, Tristan Campbell and wife Kristany, Sarah Litchfield, and Ben Litchfield,
One great-great grandchild: Dexter Campbell,
And a host of extended family and close friends.
She was also preceded in death by a husband, James Oakley Cox, and four siblings, William Garrett, Earl Garrett, Ada Cox, and Jesse Garrett.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Cox on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST (12 CST) in the sanctuary of the International Gospel Lighthouse Church, 99 Lighthouse Rd, Acton, KY. Pastor Anna Overstreet will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, Hwy 1752, Taylor County, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, May 14, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4-7 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
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