Lula Francis “Lou” Brown, 71

Posted by on Dec 13, 2016

lula-brown Mrs. Lula Francis “Lou” Brown of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Elmer and Flossie Jane (Goff) Warren, was born in Somerset on April 22, 1945. She left this world to be united with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at her home. She was 71 years, 9 months, and 19 days of age. Mrs. Brown professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Saloma Baptist Church. She was an administrative clerk for home health agencies. As a talented pianist, she enjoyed visiting area churches and playing during their services.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

One daughter: Charman Barnes of Campbellsville,

One son: Kyle Brown of Campbellsville,

A granddaughter: Shelbi Barnes of Campbellsville,

Two special friends: Shelia Thomas of Campbellsville, and Betty Judd of Greensburg,

And a host of extended family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a brother and sister, Donald Warren and Betty Jane Warren.

All services were held privately. L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.lrpetty-logo

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Tina Rose Penick, 52

Posted by on Dec 13, 2016

penick-picMrs. Tina Rose Penick of Summersville, daughter of Lovan (Graham) Kerr and the late Marvin Penick, passed from this life on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at her home. Born in Taylor County on August 5, 1964, she was 52 years, 4 months, and 5 days of age. Mrs. Penick was a certified nursing assistant before becoming disabled. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Presbyterian denomination.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

One daughter: Christina Marie Cowan of Campbellsville,

Her mother: Lovan Kerr of Campbellsville,

Two sisters: Teresa J. Milby and Virginia Shutters, both of Greensburg,

Two grandchildren: Cash Cowan and Mia Raye Lumpkin,

And a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Cremation was chosen and there will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Penick on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 14, from 1:00 PM EST until time for the service.lrpetty-logo

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James “Jimmy” Franklin

Posted by on Dec 13, 2016

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James “Jimmy” Franklin of Lexington, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Claude Franklin and Rena Belle Shipp Franklin, was born December 18, 1935, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:25 A.M., Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Lexington.
Age: 80
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a farmer.
He united in marriage to Norma Jean Barnett October 5, 1957
Besides his wife, Norma Jean Franklin of Lexington, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Kaye and Brian Hinton of Campbellsville; one grandson, Brandon Skaggs and wife, April of Lexington; one great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Reese Skaggs of Lexington; one sister, Frances Franklin of Blacklick, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
James was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Charles “Cotton” Franklin, Junior Franklin, Betty Sharp and Virginia Bear.
VISITATION: 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 16, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 16, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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G. T. Leach

Posted by on Dec 12, 2016

g-t-leach-001G. T. Leach of Campbellsville, son of the late G. T. Leach, Sr. and Ina Hurt Leach, was born October 17, 1935, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 3:10 P.M., Sunday, December 11, 2016 in Lexington. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and attended First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp.
He was a retired employee of McMahan Furniture Company in Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Margie McMahan April 5, 1957.
Besides his wife, Margie Leach of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Michelle Leach of Campbellsville; one granddaughter, Brianne Mingey and husband, Seth of Fayetteville, North Carolina; one sister, Paula Shively of Campbellsville; one niece, Sherry Gabehart of Campbellsville; two great-nephews: Bear Gabehart of Versailles and Patric Gabehart of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Butler
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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French, Richard M. “Buster”, Age 81

Posted by on Dec 12, 2016

Richard M. “Buster” French, age 81, of Campbellsville, died Monday, December 12, 2016 at the home of his sister following an illness.

Buster was born October 13, 1935 in Taylor County to the late Charlie and Lissie Harris French.    Also, preceding him in death was a son, David Richard French, a brother, Bobby French, a half sister, Mildred Shuffett and a nephew, David Ford.

Over the years, he worked as a carpenter as well as working part-time at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.   Buster was of the Baptist Faith.

He is survived by two brothers, Clifford French of Campbellsville and Garnett French of Ohio and one sister, Betty Wilson of Campbellsville.    Several nieces and nephews survive as well as a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Ford officiating. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

The family requests visitation from 10 a.m. until time for the service at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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Gerald Stanley Skaggs

Posted by on Dec 11, 2016

gerald-skaggs-001Gerald Stanley Skaggs of Campbellsville, son of the late Stanley Skaggs and Elizabeth Hunt Skaggs, was born January 23, 1945 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at
3:00A.M., Saturday, December 10, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 71
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
He was a farmer and former employee of Fruit of the Loom and Parker Kalon.
He united in marriage to Birdie L. Gaddie February 1, 1964.
Besides his wife, Birdie L. Skaggs of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and two daughters: Teresa Handy and husband, Brian, Jerry Skaggs and wife, Gayle, and Mary Gabehart and husband, C.J., of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Brandee Flick and husband, Alex of Clarksville, Indiana, Brianna Handy, Madison Handy, Emilee Gabehart and Justin Gabehart of Campbellsville; two step-grandchildren, Adrienne Hash and husband, Griffin and Scott Davis of Campbellsville, two step-great-grandchildren: Gracyne Hash and Seth Hash; one niece and one nephew, Debbie Evans and Philip Hanley and many other relatives and friends.
Gerald was also preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Hanley.

VISITATION:5:00-8:00 P.M. Monday, December 12, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James Jones

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPTHAY ARE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME

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Louise Ellis Beard Kilby

Posted by on Dec 6, 2016

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Louise Ellis Beard Kilby of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Enoch Elmer Ellis and Amanda “Susie” Brockman Ellis, was born June 17, 1927, in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 11:38 A.M., Sunday, December 4, 2016 in Hodgenville. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Southside Christian Church.
Louise was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She was preceded in death by her three husbands: Alton Ellis in death in 1965, Robert Beard in 1981 and Ervin Kilby on December 1, 2002.
She is survived by one daughter, Betty Giles and husband, Arthur of Campbellsville; one step-son, Doug Kilby and wife, Angie of Georgetown; five step-grandchildren; two nieces: Kathy Ellis of Bowling Green and Tabitha Ellis of Campbellsville; one nephew, Mike Ellis of Columbia; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Billy Ellis December 10, 2004; one brother, William Ellis and a sister, Berneda Ellis in infancy, and a nephew, David Ellis.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul Patton and Bro. Eldon Rucker
BURIAL: Haven Hill Cemetery
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Hazel G. Cash Shofner

Posted by on Dec 5, 2016

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Hazel G. Cash Shofner of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late R. T. Cash and Mattie Morris Cash was born November 20, 1927 in Larue County, Kentucky. She died at 9:25 A.M., Sunday, December 4, 2016 in Louisville. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
She worked for thirty years at Brown Williamson Tobacco Company.
She united in marriage to Thomas C. Shofner in 1942. He preceded her in death December 10, 2010.
She is survived by three sons and two daughters: William T. Shofner, Sharlot V. Galloway and Patricia K. Blackford of Louisville, James B. Shofner and wife, Jean of Bardstown and Raymond Shofner of Florida; two step-daughters: Sharon Sullivan and Brenda Stovall; eighteen grandchildren: Wilbur E. Lee, Darryl R. Lee, Pamela M. Rowe, Steven A. Shofner, Raymond J. Shofner, Joseph R. Shofner, Rebecca L. Becker, Marcie J. Nease, Scott Shofner, John T. Galloway, Michael A. Galloway, Melissa D. Miller, Melinda S. Fitzgerald, Christina N. Powell, Benjamin C. Blackford, Ashley Sullivan, John Sullivan, and Matthew Sullivan; thirty-one great-grandchildren; twenty-five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Delois Lee and Joyce Johnson of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. She was loved by all and will be missed by all.
She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Rebecca Lynn Shofner, two grandsons: Donnie Galloway and Thomas J. Shofner and three brothers and two sisters: Raymond Cash, Wilson Cash, Paul (Junior) Cash, Lorene Pendergraf and Barbara Cash.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jimmy York
BURIAL: Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery

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Rev. Ervin Gentry

Posted by on Dec 3, 2016

rev-ervin-gentryRev. Ervin Gentry of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late John H. Gentry and Sarah Margaret Cave Gentry was born June 23, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, December 1, 2016 in Louisville. Age: 84
He professed faith in Christ and served as a minister with the United Methodist Conference for some thirty-three years.
He was veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was awarded the Occupational Medal (Japan), Pres Unit Citation (ROK) and Korean Service Medal W/3Bronze Camp Stars.
He was a member of the Masons and Shiners organizations, was recognized for his work with Hospice, was a life member of the DAV, a member of a Wood Carvers Group, and an amateur radio operator.
He united in marriage to Lucille Murrell August 22, 1951.
Besides his wife, Lucille Gentry of Louisville, he is survived by two sons and one daughter: David Gentry of Indiana, Stanley (Dawn) Gentry and Marsha (Danny) Henderson of Louisville and Karen Stanton; five grandchildren: Robert, Marissa, Kelsey, Adrienne and Sarah; two great-grandchildren: Connor and Cameron; several nieces and nephews, including Sue Hayes and husband, Bruce who the family wishes to thank for their care, concern and help; and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters: Fletcher Gentry, Lee Gentry, Samuel Gentry, Charles Gentry, Agnes Price, Maggie Martin and Daniel Gentry.
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VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Fred Whitmore

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF LOUISVILLE OR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Wilma Boston

Posted by on Dec 3, 2016

bostonWilma Boston of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Huston Cox and Beechel Tungate Cox, was born November 29, 1942 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 12:25 P.M., Thursday, December 1, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 74
She professed faith in Christ and was a charter member of Mannsville Separate Baptist Church.
Wilma was devoted to her family and her church.
She retired from the United States Postal Service after twenty-five years of service.
She united in marriage to Robert Boston July 22, 1961.
Besides her husband, Robert Boston of Campbellsville, she is survived by one daughter, Tammy Boston of Campbellsville; one grandson, Casey Seaborne of Campbellsville; one brother and one sister: Harold Dalton Cox and wife, Kathleen and Beverly Sue Cox of Campbellsville; two sisters-in-law: Mary Nell Cox and Marcella Cox of Campbellsville; fourteen nieces and nephews and twenty-seven great-nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers: David Cox, Donald Cox and Dannie Dale Cox.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Monday, December 5, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Junior Holmes and Bro. Don Neat

BURIAL: Boston Family Cemetery in Green County, Kentucky

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

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