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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 14, 2017
Edna L. Gunsaules of Mannsville, daughter of the late Lucien Lawrence and Augustine Coty Lawrence, was born September 6, 1928, in Union County, New Jersey. She died at 2:57 A.M., Friday, April 14, 2017 in Lebanon. Age: 88
She professed faith in Christ and attended Mannsville United Methodist Church.
She was a retired secretary at Hunterdon School in New Jersey.
Edna united in marriage to George Gunsaules, Sr. June 19, 1949 and he preceded her in death August 14, 2000.
She is survived by one son, Philip Gunsaules of Mannsville; one grandson, Philip Gunsaules, Jr. of Charlotte, North Carolina; three brothers: Lucien Lawrence, Jr. and Robert Lawrence of New Jersey and Ray Lawrence of Florida; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Edna was also preceded in death by a son, George Gunsaules, Jr. January 10, 2004 and one brother and one sister: George Lawrence and Margaret Paige.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, April 17, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL: 8:00 P.M., Monday, April 17, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATION TO THE MANNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 14, 2017

Doris Holt of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Howard Howell and Maudelene LaRue Howell was born June 27, 1930, in Grand Rivers, Kentucky. She died at 3:01 P.M., Thursday, April 13, 2017 in Campbellsville after a long illness. Age: 86
She professed faith in Christ and was a long time member of First United Methodist Church.
Doris worked for Dr. W.R. Mann, Campbellsville High School, Campbellsville Housing Authority and First United Methodist church but also loved gardening, encouraging others and spending time with her grandchildren.
She united in marriage to Norris Holt September 16, 1951 and he preceded her in death April 22, 2008. To this union, three children were born, Debbie, Steve and Sherry.
She is survived by one son and two daughters: Steve Holt and wife, Debbie of Elk Horn, Sherry Foley and husband, Bob of Campbellsville and Debbie Metzger and husband, Scott of Paducah; two grandsons: Jeremy Holt and wife, Jessica and David Holt and wife, Sarah of Elkhorn; two great-granddaughters: Maylee and Alaina Holt of Elkhorn; one sister, Ramona Guess and husband, Carl of Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jason White on November 7, 2010; and three brothers and one sister.
The family would also like to thank the staff and residents of Bluegrass Way for their compassion and kindness shown to Doris over the last five years.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 17, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Earl West and Dr. Neil Salvaterra
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 13, 2017
Aileen “Memaw” Milby Skaggs of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Earl Milby and Allie Wood Milby, was born May 2, 1928, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 2:47 A.M., Thursday, April 13, 2017 in Elizabethtown. Age: 88
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church where she was an active participant of the Golden Gals. She loved her church and proudly served the Lord through her cleaning ministries at the church.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and her grandchildren were her life.
Aileen united in marriage to Calvin Russell Skaggs March 17, 1951 and he preceded her in death August 7, 1992.
She is survived by one son and two daughters: Russell Skaggs and wife, Linda, Bonnie Webster and husband, Jimmy and Robbin Cox of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Andi Skaggs of Bowling Green, Jenny Skaggs and Jonah Cox of Campbellsville; three brothers and one sister: Jim Milby and wife, Linda, Bill Milby, Bob Milby and wife, Jane and Lucille Orange of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, April 14, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Newton and Bro. Drew Underwood
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATION TO THE GIDEON BIBLES OR MT. ROBERTS BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 9, 2017

James “Sonny” Loy, age 76 years, 7 months & 22 days was born on August 18, 1940 in Adair County Kentucky. He went to be with the Lord after a struggle with Alzheimer’s, surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Magnolia Village Facility in Bowling Green, Ky.
James was a graduate of Taylor County High School, and was Valedictorian of the graduating class of 1960. He earned an Associates degree from Lindsey Wilson College and a Bachelors degree from Western Kentucky University. He then went on to earn his Masters of Divinity from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
James faithfully served the United Methodist Church as a minister from 1959 until his home going. During that time he was appointed to the Bishop’s Cabinet as District Superintendent for two different terms. From 1973 to 1977 he also served as Director of Development at Lindsey Wilson College while teaching Religious Studies.
James was married to his high school sweetheart, Brenda Upchurch Loy for 55 wonderful years. To their loving union two children were born: Charles Anthus “Chuck” Loy and Ladonna Carol Loy Hunton, who is married to Mark Hunton. He was a loving Papaw to his three grandchildren: Sarah Elizabeth Hunton, James Brandon Hunton and Charles Anthus “Chaz” Loy the 2nd. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Audra Hovious Loy and his Father, Anthus Loy, Jr. He is survived by his five siblings: Glendal “Buddy” (and his wife Deloris Loy), Betty (and her husband Lawrence Brockman), Juanita (and her husband Dean Antle), Ina (and her husband Roger Rooker), and Larry (and his wife Darlene Loy). He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday evening, April 11, 2017 at The Campbellsville First United Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 P.M., on April 12, 2017 at The Campbellsville First United Methodist Church, 317 E. Main St., Campbellsville, Ky. Internment will follow at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association so that a cure can be found to this dreadful disease.
The family would also like to extend special thanks to the loving staffs of the Allegro Memory Care Home in Elizabethtown, Ky and Magnolia Village Facility in Bowling Green, Ky, both of which specialize in caring for needs of those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 9, 2017
Nellie Brewer of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Jerome Edward Shofner and Lou Tishie Cash Shofner was born May 22, 1930 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 12:06 P.M., Friday, April 7, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
She professed faith in Christ and attended First General Baptist Church.
She enjoyed sewing and could make anything from a picture without a pattern.
She was gifted at crocheting and made many beautiful doilies.
She is survived by six daughters: Jo Ann Morris and husband, Ronnie, Roberta Walker and husband, Gordon, Wanda Skaggs and husband, Randall, Paula Brewer and Pamela Morgan of Campbellsville and Jeannie Bell and husband, Gary of Hodgenville; thirteen grandchildren: Veronica Seales of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Rebecca Matney of Bowling Green, Alison Thompson of Georgetown, Cheryl Miller of Hodgenville, Jamie Morgan of Corbin, Jeremy Pike, Jessica Martin and Tisha Tungate of Greensburg, and Gwen Walker, Robbie Walker, Tracey Phillips, Crystal Morgan and Sean Whittle of Campbellsville; fifteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one daughter in infancy, Linda Pauline Brewer in 1947, one grandson in infancy, Jason Morgan in 1985; six sisters and five brothers: Bessie Rice, Mina Brewer, Charlie Shofner, Ray Shofner, Rosie Harris, Katie Shofner, Emma Hedgespeth and three brothers and one sister in infancy.
VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, April 10, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Robert Morris and Rev. Freddy Thompson
BURIAL: Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATION TO THE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 7, 2017
Mr. William Fred “J.R.” Simpson, Jr. of Campbellsville passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his home after an illness. Born in Adair County to the late William Fred, Sr. and Edith Mae (Ward) Simpson, he was 72 years, 3 months, and 26 days of age. Mr. Simpson was a dairy farmer and the owner and operator of Simpson Fence Company. He professed faith in Christ, and enjoyed being outdoors hunting and working in God’s creation.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Joyce (Dile) Simpson of Campbellsville,
Two daughters: Carol Jean Brown and Bridgette Denise Jones, both of Campbellsville,
Two sisters: Barbara Stewart and husband Mark Maher of Tennessee, and Faye Faulkner and husband Boogie of Campbellsville,
A close brother-in-law: James “Logan” Dile of Campbellsville,
Three grandchildren,
Four great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Joyce Elaine Simpson, and a granddaughter, Tara Simpson Lamer.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Simpson on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will be in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery at a later date.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, April 8, after 12:00 noon until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the American Heart Association. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Apr 7, 2017
Mary Catherine Sebastion, age 81, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
She is survived by four daughters, Barbara Sebastion, Vickie and Eddie Hazelwood and Mary Wood all of Campbellsville, and Sharon Sebastion of Illinois and one step-daughter, Janet Haskins of Munfordville. Four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive. She is also survived by three brothers, William Henry Taylor of Louisville, Randy and Helen Taylor of Campbellsville, Lloyd Estes of Indianapolis and a brother-in-law, Reverend Gerald Joiner of Louisville. A host of nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sebastion will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 10, 2017, at the First Baptist Church with burial in the Crown Hill Cemetery.
The family request visitation after 11:00 A.M. until time of the services on Monday at the First Baptist Church.
Expressions of sympathy should be in the form of donations to First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left on her Memorial Tribute page at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry.com
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 6, 2017
Carl Wethington of Campbellsville, son of the late Jim Wethington and Ruby Coffman Wethington, was born on May 2, 1939, in Casey County, Kentucky. He died at 1:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 77
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Zion Church of God.
He was a retired independent truck driver with Green River Gate Company in Casey County.
Carl united in marriage to JoAnn Cochran Bowlin January 26, 2002.
Besides his wife, JoAnn Bowlin Wethington of Campbellsville, he is survived by one step-daughter, Pam Ewing and husband, Jimmy; two step-grandchildren: Shelby Ewing and Ries Ewing of Campbellsville; one brother and one sister: Roger Wethington and Betty Davis and husband, Norman of Liberty; one sister-in-law, Sandra Wethington of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Wethington and Wendell Wethington.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 10, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Chris Murphy and Bro. Doug Roberts
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SUGGESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO MT. ZION CHURCH OF GOD AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 5, 2017
 S Mrs. Dellar (Loy) Cheatham, daughter of the late George and Gunnie Nancy (Morrison) Loy, was born on January 7, 1924 in the Chance community of Adair County. She departed this life on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Taylor Regional Hospital at the age of 93 years, 2 months, and 27 days. In 1942, Mrs. Cheatham married Gravely Olin Cheatham, who preceded her in death on June 15, 1990. She professed faith in Christ and attended nondenominational churches as her health allowed. Mrs. Cheatham enjoyed working on her farm, playing golf, wordsearch puzzles, and watching Judge Judy, and used her spare time to serve others and help people. Although she and her husband had no children, she was loved and cared for by the Wheeler sisters and their brother Donnie, which are her nieces and nephew.
She was also preceded in death by nine siblings: Ida Mae Wheeler, Dorothy Campbell, a twin sister Stella Reliford, Junior Loy, Nannie Reliford, Yank Loy, Bill Loy, Edgar Loy, and an infant sister Doris Loy.
At the request of Mrs. Cheatham, there will be a graveside service on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 12:00 EST/11:00 CST in the Haven Hill Cemetery, 1102-1144 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY 42728. Machelle Perry will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Disabled American Veterans. Those can be made in person at the cemetery during the service or anytime at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 5, 2017
Mr. Robert Allan Hawkins of Columbia was born on June 5, 1983 and departed this life on Monday, April 3, 2017 at his home. He was 33 years, 9 months, and 29 days of age. His engaging personality and love of furry friends served him well as a pet groomer. “We are weary, yet so aware”, a favorite saying of his, denoted a glimmering mind full of deep thoughts and unpublished novels, and his love for his family and friends will forever be cherished.
He is survived by:
His wife: Chelsea Hawkins of Columbia,
One daughter: Enora Hawkins
Two step-children: Jake and Molly Oaks,
His mother: Joyce Back of Campbellsville,
One brother: David Hawkins of Campbellsville,
And a host of other family and close friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 PM EST (5:00-7:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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