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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 12, 2016

Lonzie Gerald Newton of Campbellsville, son of the late John Henry Newton and Bessie Irene Colvin Newton, was born February 26, 1940, in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 2:21 A.M., Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 76
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
He was a retired maintenance employee with the Jefferson County School System.
He united in marriage to Dorothy Jean Smothers February 6, 1987.
Besides his wife, Dorothy Jean Newton of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Lou Smith and husband, Scotty and Jerry Newton of Louisville; two step-children: Dewayne Wilson and friend, Terry Lile and Cathy Wilson of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Brandon Smith and Megan Smith of Louisville; two step-grandchildren: Jessica Loveland and husband, Calvin of Campbellsville and Malissa Clemons and husband, Nathan of Russellville; two great-grandchildren: Hunter Cole Smith of Louisville and Chloe Clemons of Russellville; four step-great-grandchildren: Kayla Loveland of Bloomfield, Jamie Loveland and Jakob Loveland of Campbellsville and Dylan Loveland of Springfield; two brothers: Dallas Newton and wife, Hazel of Shepherdsville and Bill Newton and wife, Jane of Redfield, South Dakota; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Henry Newton, Ansel Newton, Ruth Vanardsdale and Shirley Heistand.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 14, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Oct 5, 2016
Richard L. Blaul, age 77, formerly of Illinois, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at his residence in Campbellsville after an illness.
He was born the son of the late Harry and Florence Lee Blaul on May 31, 1939 in Chicago, IL. Also preceding him in death was a brother, Raymond Blaul.
He was united in marriage to Agnes Darleen Mattingly Blaul who survives. Mr. Blaul was a retired construction worker, doing plumbing and electrical work after having served his country faithfully for 10 years in the Navy. In his spare time he enjoyed working in his yard as well as building furniture, collected die cast cars and was a NASCAR enthusiast.
Mr. Blaul is survived by his step-children, Richard Luckett and his wife Janet of Romeoville, IL; Sandra Tooney of Joliet, IL; and Sharon McCroskey and her husband Jay Tapia of Downers Grove, IL, 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother and sister, Dennie Blaul of Wilmette, IL and Nancy O’Conner of Oak Forest, IL.
The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 7th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be at 12:00 noon, Saturday, October 8th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 4, 2016

Bobby Eastridge of Campbellsville, son of Audrey Sluder Eastridge and the late Lee Eastridge, was born September 23, 1942, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 9:06 A.M., Monday, October 3, 2016 in Louisville. Age: 74
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
He was the former co-owner of Caulk & Eastridge Insurance for more than twenty-five years. Bobby was a member of the National Guard and a former Rotary Club member. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and running in his younger years.
He united in marriage to Judy Moss November 21, 1962. She preceded him in death November 6, 2004.He later united in marriage to Lisa Clark June 13, 2009.
Besides his wife, Lisa Eastridge of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Jay Eastridge and wife, Jessica of Campbellsville and Merideth Eastridge Moore of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee; five grandchildren: Lauren Dunham and husband, Mike of Somerset, John Robert Eastridge II and Chloe Eastridge of Campbellsville; Kensi Moore and Jace Moore of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee; two great-grandchildren: Easton Dunham and Hudson Dunham of Somerset; his mother, Audrey Sluder Eastridge of Campbellsville; one brother, J. D. Eastridge of Berea; his father-in-law, Royce Clark of Greensburg; one sister-in-law, Betty Chaney and husband, Calvin of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Eastridge, and a sister-in-law, Terri Littleton Eastridge.
VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones and General Noah E. Loy with burial in Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 4, 2016
Mrs. Pauline S. Funk of Campbellsville passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at her home after an extended illness. She was born on September 11, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to the late Harold C. and Florence J. (Greenlese) Smith. She was 91 years and 22 days of age at the time of her passing. Mrs. Funk professed faith in Christ and was a member of Stoner Creek United Methodist Church. She was married to George Edward Funk more than 53 years. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2015. She was a former beautician and retail clerk and enjoyed several hobbies, especially watching the redbirds around her home.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Three children: Debbie J. Berry and husband William of Campbellsville, Majorie J. Moore of Virginia, and James K. Moses and companion Fran of New York,
Nine grandchildren,
And a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Shaughnassy and Shirley J. Prible.
There will be a private funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Funk at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Following the service, she will be entombed with her husband in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 3, 2016
James Douglas “Doug” Cox of Campbellsville, son of the late Jay Cox and Jewell Sallee Cox, was born June 26, 1958, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 58
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Zion Church of God.
Doug was the owner of Cox’s Scrap Metal with his father, Jay Cox and was also the owner of Cox’s Creekside Farms. He was a member and former president of the Kentuckiana Truck Puller’s Association. He was also a member of the Pro Puller League.
He united in marriage to Ann Willis December 25, 1982.
Besides his wife, Ann Willis Cox, he is survived by two sons and two daughters: Brandon Cox and wife, Amanda, Clint Cox, Brooke Cox Humphress and husband, Nick and Chasity Johnson of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Shelby Martin, Jaylin Cox, Ashton Johnson, Tanner Martin, Jacob Johnson and Baker Cox of Campbellsville; one brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Tammy Cox of Campbellsville; mother-in-law, Rachel Willis of Columbia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., October 4, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Chris Murphy and Bro. Doug Roberts
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OR MT. ZION CHURCH OF GOD BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 1, 2016

Roger “Doc” York of Campbellsville, son of the late Preston York and Madeline Grider York, was born May 4, 1961, in Cumberland County, Kentucky. He died at 7:41 P.M., Friday, September 30, 2016 in Corbin. Age: 55
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Roger was a proud member of the National Guard. He was known as a handyman and could do numerous things. He worked in landscaping, mowing yards, delivering furniture and whatever needed to be done.
He united in marriage to Tammy Harris December 27, 1986.
Besides his wife, Tammy York of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Andy York and wife, Elizabeth and Kim York; five grandchildren: Madison York, Alexis Mings, Morgan York, Sean Mings and Mason York all of Campbellsville; three sisters and three brothers: Ruby Burton and husband, Albert, Carol Brown, Bernice York, Richard York and wife, Shirley of Columbia, Randall York of Cumberland County and Marvin York and wife, Kathy of Campbellsville: father-in-law, Siebert Harris of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, October 3, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 30, 2016
James Shelton Raikes of Elk Horn, son of the late Lucian Raikes and Ella Smothers Raikes, was born December 18, 1928, in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 5:42 A.M., Monday, September 26, 2016 in Elk Horn. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
He was a retired farmer.
He is survived by one brother and four sisters: Bill Raikes and wife, Wilma of Bradfordsville, Ruth Rakes of Campbellsville, Helen McCarty and husband, Donald and Wanda Carpenter of Lebanon and Roberta Hourigan and husband, Eugene of Danville; special niece, Shelby Clark of Campbellsville; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: George Lem Raikes, Ida Mary Price and Minnie Lee Scandland.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Mike Rodenberg, Branch President
BURIAL: Old Liberty Cemetery
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Sep 29, 2016
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Allen Parker, age 75, of Campbellsville died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in Louisville following an illness.
He was born in Taylor County on November 5, 1940 to the late Arthur and Lorena Antle Parker. Mr. Parker was also preceded in death by a brother, Harlin Parker and a sister, Iona White.
He united in marriage to Betty Faye Grant Parker who survives. To this union was born one son who survives, Tim Parker and his wife Larana Jill of Louisville, KY. Also surviving are his two grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Parker and Hannah Elise Parker, of Louisville.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 1st at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Roberts officiating and burial to follow at Green River Memorial Cemetery.
The family request visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home prior to the service.
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Sep 29, 2016
Jimmie “Jim” Bright, age 77, formerly of Taylor County, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at his residence in Brooks, Kentucky.
He was born on April 17, 1939 in Taylor County to the late Henry Newton Bright and Maple Lee Warren Bright. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Hash.
He is survived by a son, Barry Bright of Campbellsville and two sisters, Bonnie Jackson of Arizona and Wilma Melton of Indiana.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, September 30, 2016 at Jones Chapel Cemetery in Taylor County. Family and friends will gather at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home at 11:30 a.m., prior to leaving for the cemetery.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 28, 2016
Mr. Oscar Burchel Gibson of Jamestown was born on October 14, 1931 in Wolfe County, Kentucky to the late Percy Roscoe and Ila M. (Pelfrey) Gibson. He departed this life on Monday, September 26, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was 84 years, 11 months, and 12 days of age. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Gibson, or “Grandpa B”, as he was affectionately called by several children, was a painter, a farmer, a construction hand, and a Golden Glove boxer (in his younger days), but most importantly, a friend to all who knew him. His heart and his home were open for anyone who needed compassion, and his kind-hearted spirit will be long remembered.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Four children: Alice Gibson, Tim Gibson and wife Brenda, and John Gilbert, all of Indiana, and Madonna Hall of Russell Springs,
His long-time friend and 30-year significant other: Pamela Hall of Jamestown,
Two sisters: Katherine Holcomb and Phyllis, both of Michigan,
Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren too numerous to count,
And a host of other family and close friends.
Beside his parents, he was also preceded in death by three children, Burton Lee Gilbert, William Ray Gilbert, and James Eddie Gilbert, and three siblings, Roscoe Gibson, Odell Gibson, and a third sibling in infancy.
A memorial and interment service to honor the life of Mr. Gibson will be held at the Tar Ridge Cemetery in Wolfe County and will be announced at a later date.
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