Norma Sue Gabehart, age 74

Posted by on Nov 27, 2017

Norma Sue Gabehart, 74 years, 1 month and 16 days of age, of Campbellsville, died Sunday at the Village of Lebanon.

Norma was born in Taylor County on October 10, 1943, the daughter of the late L. H. and Edna Burress Herron.    Also preceding her in death was a brother, Randall Herron.      Norma could often be found enjoying her love of reading or collecting dolls in which she had an extensive collection.    She was a member of The Order of Eastern Star as well as Acton Baptist Church.

Norma united in marriage on May 8, 1965 to Don B. Gabehart who survives.   To this union were born 2 daughters, Vickie Brock and her husband Eddie of Mannsville and Melissa Neary and her husband David of Elizabethtown as well as 4 grandchildren, Skyler Swafford, Chase Hubbard, Elizabeth Neary and Johnathan Neary, 2 step grandchildren, Aaron and Mackenzie Brock and 4 step great grandchildren, Zoey, Penny, Kaylee and Hudson Brock.   Also surviving is a sister, Beatrice Herron of Liberty and a brother, Terry Herron of Campbellsville.

Funeral Service for Norma Sue Gabehart will be held at noon on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Raymond Atwood officiating.    Burial will follow in Merrimac Cemetery with casket bearers being Skyler Swafford, Chase Hubbard, Johnathan Neary, Richard Dillingham and Dale Dillingham.    The family request visitation on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be to The American Lung Association or Gideon Bibles and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For on line condolences please visit: LyonDewittBerry.com

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Joe Henry Taylor

Posted by on Nov 26, 2017

Joe Henry Taylor of Campbellsville, son of the late Walter Taylor and Ruth Kidwell Taylor, was born August 5, 1944 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 73
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.
Joe was a retired School Bus driver for the Campbellsville Independent School System for over thirty two years. In Joe’s spare time he would attend auctions but nothing compared to his love for cars. He enjoyed working on them, going to car sales and doing some trading of his own.
He united in marriage to Laura Allen September 29, 1966.
Besides his wife, Laura Allen Taylor, he is survived by two brothers and two sisters: Mike Taylor and wife, Beverly, Jim Taylor and wife, Delois, Florence Rhodes and husband, Bert and Helen Walker all of Campbellsville; brothers and sisters-in-law: Johnny Allen and wife, Tonia, Peggy Fox and husband, Jeff and Danny Buckman of Campbellsville, Robert Allen and wife, Barbara of Somerset, Shirley Sallee of Greensburg and Bill Allen and wife, Marsha and Barbara Brock and husband, Gilbert of Columbia; many nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Bishop and a sister-in-law, Charlotte “Cha” Buckman.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday November 27, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Brent Gupton

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Howard Raymond, 77

Posted by on Nov 26, 2017

Mr. Howard Max Raymond of Campbellsville was born on May 5, 1940 to the late Simon and Dorothy (Bierbryer) Ryman and departed this life on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 77 years, 6 months, and 20 days of age. Mr. Raymond was retired from the United States Army, where he had served for 30 years and earned the rank of Command Sergeant Major. He would later also retire from the Cox Interior plant in Campbellsville after 15 years of labor. Mr. Raymond was a member of the Big Spring Masonic Lodge #826 F&AM, and Eastern Star, and a lifetime member of the VFW.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife of 52 years: Brigitte (Heller) Raymond of Campbellsville,

A son: Simon Raymond of Radcliff,

Two special friends: Theodore Supulski of Texas, and Walter Wetcel of Louisville,

And a host of other family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Raymond, and a sister, Libby Raymond.

At the request of Mr. Raymond, there will be a private memorial service to honor his life at a later date. His body will be laid to rest in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

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Ricky Roy, 49

Posted by on Nov 25, 2017

Mr. Ricky Lee Roy of the Windsor community in Casey County, formerly of Campbellsville, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Born on January 15, 1968 to the late Kelly Ray and Barbara Ann (Puckett) Roy, he was 49 years, 10 months, and 7 days of age. Mr. Roy suffered many disabilities during his life, but he loved spending time with his family and friends.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Three siblings: Patricia Sluder and husband Greg of Campbellsville, Rhonda Roy of Campbellsville, and Jamey Roy of Windsor,

And several other extended family members and friends.

There will be a graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Roy on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST at the Thomas Ridge, Thomas Ridge Rd, Casey County, KY.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Virginia Lowery, 78

Posted by on Nov 25, 2017

Mrs. Rosie Virginia Lowery of Green County was born on March 8, 1939 to the late Miles and Cecil (Warren) Caulk. She departed this life on Friday, November 24, 2017 at her home, being 78 years, 8 months, and 15 days of age. She professed faith in Christ at a young age and was a member of the Union Separate Baptist Church. Mrs. Lowery believed in the values of hard work, and retired from the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville after forty-plus years of service. She enjoyed living a quiet and peaceful life and took pleasure reading or working in her garden.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Four children: Debbie Henderson and husband Billy of Greensburg, Leon Kessinger and wife Joan of Hodgenville, Ricky Kessinger and wife Mary of Hodgenville, and Chris Lowery of Buffalo,

A stepson: Mark Kessinger and wife Renee of Campbellsville,

Seven grandchildren: Tiffany Brook Cornish and husband J.C., Whitney Kessinger, Emily Kessinger, Ashley Yount, Wesley Kessinger, Allison Kessinger, and Mariah Lowery,

Two sisters: Doriene Clark of Green County, and Doris Estes of Greensburg,

A special friend: Elmer Buck Lowery of Buffalo,

Three great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and close friends.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Edith Caulk.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Lowery on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Troy Arnett and Bro. Twyman Davis will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Separate Baptist Church Cemetery, Union Church Rd, Buffalo, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, November 26, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).

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Helen Canada

Posted by on Nov 25, 2017

Helen Deloris Canada of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Dennis Marvin Colvin and Mildred Arnous Bright Colvin was born January 24, 1946 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:35 P.M., Friday, November 24, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 71
She professed faith in Christ on April 24, 1955 and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church where she served as a greeter and kept the Sunday School records.
Helen loved children and was fondly known as everyone’s Granny. Helen and her husband, Utah have been members of the Taylor County Fair Board since 1997 and they were named Kentucky Fair Person of the Year in 2000.
She united in marriage to David Utah Canada August 14, 1964.
Besides her husband, David Utah Canada of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons and two daughters: DeWayne Utah “Taw” Canada and wife, Patricia , Roy Marvin “Bill” Canada and wife, Debra, Lorie Ann Richerson and husband, Michael T. and Jana Lynn Marcum and husband, Josh ; ten grandchildren: Kacie Lorin Colvin and husband, Wes, Kelsi Cherie Wilson and husband, Alex, Kasandra Michael Pike and husband, John, Kori Amber Richerson, Megan Lynne Canada, Lindsey Renea Canada, Lauren Grace Canada, Dylan Utah Canada, Hana Lynn Marcum and Jacob Scott Marcum; two great-grandchildren: Sadler Thomas Colvin and Paislee Rae Wilson and an expecting baby Pike; a sister-in-law, Ruby Colvin all of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one son in infancy, Joey Marvin Canada and one brother, Earl Thomas “Tommy” Colvin.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. David Johnson

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY OF CAMPBELLSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH OR THE TAYLOR COUNTY FAIR BOARD AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Barbara Jean Gibson

Posted by on Nov 23, 2017

Barbara Jean Gibson of Hodgenville, daughter of the late Eugene Sheridan and Alice Stack Sheridan, was born December 10, 1937 in Spokane, Washington. She died at 10:00 P.M., Saturday, November 18, 2017 in Hodgenville. Age: 79
She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church where she sang in the choir.
Barbara worked at Inspiritec in Fort Knox. She was a member of the local bridge club and she cared for her canine companion, Timothy like family.
She is survived by one daughter and two sons: Jeanne Goodsell of Hodgenville, David Gibson and wife, Krystal of Aurora, Colorado and Thomas Gibson and wife, Brenda of Atkins, Arkansas; four grandchildren: Alex Goodsell and fiancé, Laura Hench of Lexington, Keefe Gibson and Conner Gibson and wife, Samantha of Aurora, Colorado and Kyle Matthews and husband, Ryan of West Virginia; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Dianna Sellin of California; and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: From 9:00 A.M., to 10:40 A.M., Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 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

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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James W. Lobb, 81

Posted by on Nov 22, 2017

Mr. James Wallace Lobb left this world on Monday, November 20, 2017 on his final journey. Born in Greensburg to the late Marvin and Minnie (Davis) Lobb on August 4, 1936, he was 81 years, 3 months, and 16 days of age. Mr. Lobb professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a 1954 graduate of Green County High School, and a long-time employee and retiree of the Tennessee Gas Company. He united in marriage to Mrs. Nina (Thompson) Larimore, who survives.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Nina Lobb, he is also survived by:
Three children: James Taylor “Jim” Lobb and wife Linda of Louisville, JeNie Altman and husband Gerald of Campbellsville, and Patricia Baldwin of Lexington,
Four grandchildren: Caitlin Jackson and husband Britt of Columbia, Erin Mason and husband Will of Cleveland, Ohio, Daniel Lobb and wife Matilde of Louisville, and Jason Baldwin of Campbellsville,
One sister, Rev. Elizabeth Milby of Summersville and a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Nannie Ermine Carroll.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Lobb on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Larry Rhodes will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Green County Memory Gardens Cemetery, 4697 Hodgenville Rd, Greensburg, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, November 25, from 11:00 AM EST until time for the service.

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Donnie DeSpain, 67

Posted by on Nov 21, 2017

Mr. Donnie Everett Despain of Campbellsville passed from this life on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset after an extended illness. Born to the late Sherman and Altha (Allen) Despain on May 30, 1950, he was 67 years, 5 months, and 20 days of age. Though he lived a life of many physical hardships, Mr. Despain enjoyed life. He took pleasure in shooting pool and music, and was a talented guitar and banjo player.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Four siblings: Frances Cooke of Campbellsville, Larry Despain of Campbellsville, Barbara Bell of Lebanon, and Paul Caulk of Campbellsville,

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

He was also preceded in death by three siblings, Brenda Buster, Lerman Despain, and Jimmy Caulk.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Despain on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 12:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Nelson-Despain Cemetery, Despain Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday, November 24, from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral.

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Iva Richerson Hardesty

Posted by on Nov 20, 2017

Iva Richerson Hardesty of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Truman Richerson and Laura Malone Richerson, was born March 18, 1927 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 1:50 P.M., Sunday, November 19, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 90
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
Iva was not only an excellent seamstress and very creative at floral arranging, but she was also great with wood working. Above all else, she was always a loving and caring mother and grandmother.
She united in marriage to Maurice Hardesty on October 28, 1946 and he preceded her in death on June 25, 2011.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Randall Hardesty and wife, Sandra of Bardstown and Diann Hardesty Johnson of Louisville; four grandchildren: Angela Benningfield Harrison and husband, Bo, Lisa Benningfield Skinner and husband, Jerry and David Hardesty of Louisville and Randall Gene Hardesty of Bardstown; two great-grandchildren: Austin Dale Harrison and Shelbie Diann Harrison; three step-great-grandchildren: Amber Harrison, Tammy Yaste and William Yaste; one great-great-grandson, Justin David Hardesty; one brother-in-law, R. C. Hardesty of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Iva was also preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Jean Hardesty; two brothers and two sisters: Preston “Pete” Richerson, Ralph “Boss” Richerson, Ruby Philpott and Alma Short.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Steve Skaggs
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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