Edna Read

Posted by on Sep 6, 2024

Edna Read daughter of the late Joseph Bentley Read and Nora Crews Read, was born on April 4, 1946 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 11:50 A.M., Wednesday, September 4, 2024 in Campbellsville.

Edna professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.

She was a self employed in home caregiver.

She is survived by one brother and one sister: John Read and wife, Sharon and Evalene Read of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Larry Read, Delores Jeffries, Josie Osborne, Linda Smith, Robert Read, Rosaline Read, Catherine Read, Norma Jean Read, Harry Read and Benny Read and three half-brothers: Joe Read, Glenn Read and Zeke Sapp.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Newton

BURIAL: Elkhorn Cemetery

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Lanny Morgeson

Posted by on Sep 3, 2024

Lanny Morgeson, son of the late Goebel Randall Morgeson and Virginia Mae Knopp Morgeson, was born on August 15, 1952 in Marion County, Kentucky.  He died at 5:48 A.M., Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Campbellsville.   Age:  72

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army.

Lanny was a retired employee of Hendrickson Truck Axle in Lebanon and a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

He united in marriage to Juanita Jo Morgeson and later united in marriage to Shelia Marcum April 22, 2000.

Lanny was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He loved camping, fishing, golfing and spending time with family and friends.

Besides his wife, Shelia Morgeson of Campbellsville, Lanny is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Joe Morgeson and wife, Tammy of Berea, Rodney Morgeson and wife, Misty of Greensburg and Daphni Price and husband, Jeremy of Georgetown; six grandchildren:  Chelsey Morgeson and wife, Courtney of Chicago, Illinois, Cameron Morgeson, and Madison Morgeson and significant other, Dakota Milby of Summersville, Zachary Morgeson of Berea, and Olivia Price and Corbin Price of Georgetown; three great-grandchildren:  Indi Rose Milby, Bodi Cardale Milby and Cleo Morgeson; one brother, Jimmy Morgeson and wife, Carolyn of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, September 6, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL MASS:          11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church by Rev. Fr. Sheejan George

BURIAL: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery

FAMILY EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Cheryl Dawn Spratt

Posted by on Sep 3, 2024

Cheryl Dawn Spratt of Campbellsville, daughter of Becky Thompson Spratt and the late Bill Spratt, was born December 4, 1964 in Taylor County.  She died at 3:01 P.M., Sunday, September 1, 2024 in Columbia.   Age:  59

She professed faith in Christ at an early age.

She was a retired employee of the Social Security Administration after thirty-four years of service.

Dawn loved taking bus trips with her mom.

She is survived by her mother, Becky Spratt of Campbellsville; special aunts and uncles:  Jean and Jodie Burkhead, Patricia and Donnie Gray, Terry and Betty Thompson, Hilda Bell and Mike Maupin and Pam Thompson; several special cousins and many friends.

Dawn was also preceded in death by her grandparents:  Henry and Fannie Spratt and Jimmy and Bessie Thompson and two uncles and one aunt:  Philip Thompson, Gilbert Thompson and Mary Sue Jarboe and husband, David.

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VISITATION:  9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman

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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Sherman D. “Dean” Gillock, 72

Posted by on Sep 3, 2024

Sherman D. “Dean” Gillock, 72

Sherman D. “Dean” Gillock of the Acton Community in Taylor County, the son of the late Floyd Herron Gillock and Olivine Hadley Adams, was born in Danville, KY, on March 26, 1952, and departed this life on Monday, September 2, 2024, at his residence. He was 72 years of age.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Feathersburg Church of God where he loved to serve. He was a retired truck driver, and enjoyed socializing and “loafing”, and a good cup of coffee.

He is survived by his loving wife Anna Catherine Ford Gillock of Elk Horn, three children: Deanna Carol Barnes and husband James of Campbellsville, Kristy Ann Gay and husband Matthew of Florida, and Tyler Blake Gillock and wife Cindy of Knifley. Four grandchildren: Kayla Barnes, Lylah Barnes, Destiny Rhoades, and Dylan Rhoades.

Also surviving are several siblings: Larry Gillock (Brenda) of Russell Springs, Herlin Gillock of Dunnville, and Wilma Owens (Bob) of Florida, and special friends Gene and Phyllis Wilson.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by several siblings: Shirley Shoopman, May Elliott, Shirl Gillock, Vina Marks, and Hollis Gillock.

The funeral for Sherman D. “Dean” Gillock will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Callahan Cemetery.

The family has requested visitation on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 5-8 and after 7 AM Thursday at the funeral home.

Bro. Alex Cox and Bro. Richie Carroll will be officiating

Memorials are suggested to be donations to the Callahan Cemetery Fund.

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Dorothy Lee Miller

Posted by on Sep 3, 2024

Dorothy Lee Miller of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Otis Wood Bradshaw and Nannie Brady Bradshaw, was born August 23, 1933 in Marion County. She passed away peacefully at 9:30 P.M. CST, Sunday, September 1, 2024 in Greensburg.    Age: 91

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.

She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom where she worked for thirty nine years. She also worked for Lifeline Home health and served in the cafeteria at Campbellsville Independent Schools.

Dorothy loved her church and her church family. She helped with the four year old Sunday School class at Campbellsville Baptist for many decades, having also served on the Wednesday night team to serve meals.

Dorothy united in marriage to Dewey Ellis Miller December 29, 1952 and he preceded her in death February 19, 2009.

Dorothy is survived by three daughters: Tibby Altman of Greensburg, Pam Tucker and husband, Buster of Berea, and Jenny Witham and husband, Alan of Shelbyville; five grandchildren: Rebecca LeAnn Whitlock of Greensburg, Josh Tucker and wife, Nicole of Lexington, Will Tucker and wife, Laura of Berea, Kelsie Troutman and husband, Carson of Simpsonville, and Ryan Witham and wife, Kirsten of Shelbyville; seven great-grandchildren: Mixon, Naomi, Mazie, Manzi, Mason, Nora, and Maverick; two brothers: Stanley Bradshaw, and Leon Bradshaw of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Dorothy was also preceded in death by two brothers and six sisters: J.W. Bradshaw, Clayburn Bradshaw, Lucille Bradshaw Chester, Barbara Sue Bradshaw, Louise Blondell, Virginia Weese, Georgia Langford, and Louise Hubbard.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL:   1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman and Rev. Alan Witham

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CAMPBELLSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Mike Barrows

Posted by on Sep 2, 2024

Mike Barrows, 83, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late William Henry Barrows and Mildred Gibson was born December 28th, 1940 in Wheeler, New York, and departed this life on Friday, August 30th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Mike united in marriage to Ms. Exel Wilson on December 11th, 1963. She survives.
Mike enjoyed wood working, grape vine canes and fossils. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

Besides his wife, Mike is survived by:
Two children: Vince Barrows of Louisville; and Kim Wathen and her husband, John, of Hodgenville
A host of other relatives and friends

FUNERAL: To honor Mr. Barrow’s requests, cremation was chosen. There will be no public services at this time. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Mike Barrows at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Wanda Weatherford

Posted by on Aug 30, 2024

Wanda Faye Bertram Weatherford, 86, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Earl Bertram and Mildred Smith Bertram was born August 8th, 1938 in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and departed this life on Thursday, August 29th, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She united in marriage to Mr. Lewis “Bird” Weatherford on July 28th, 1954. They were married for sixty-six years before he preceded her in death on February 10th, 2021.
Wanda loved her family dearly. She loved her dog, Punkin. Wanda professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elkhorn Methodist Church.

Wanda is survived by:
Two children: Patricia Porter and her husband, Ronald “Sam”; and David Weatherford and his wife, Pam, all of Campbellsville
Two grandchildren: Karen Hardin and her husband, Tye; and Janet Barnes and her husband, Dustin, all of Campbellsville
Four great-grandchildren: Lane Hardin, Lela Hardin, Jackson Barnes, and Dalton Barnes, all of Campbellsville
One sister, Betty Scott of Campbellsville
One sister-in-law, Louvenia Weatherford of Campbellsville
Her furry companion, Punkin
A host of other relatives and friends

VISITATION: Monday, September 2nd, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville. Bro. Ronnie Dooley will be officiating. Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

PALLBEARERS: Lane Hardin, Dustin Barnes, Tye Hardin, Mike Rucker, Woody Weatherford, Christopher Morrison, and Steve Rucker

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy be in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles which may be made at the funeral home.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Wanda Weatherford at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Lisa Michelle Wade, 56

Posted by on Aug 26, 2024

Lisa Michelle Wade, 56

Lisa Michelle Wade of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Charles Leslie Mardis and Pauline Mann Mardis, was born in Campbellsville, KY, on October 29, 1967, and departed this life on Monday, August 26, 2024, in Campbellsville, KY. She was 56 years of age.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Separate Baptist Church. She had previously been employed at Fruit of The Loom and for home health. She was currently a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her flowers, decorating, and being Nanna to her grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving husband, Darren Wade of Campbellsville, and two daughters: Natalie Rood and husband Brandon, and Amy Jo Milby all of Campbellsville. Six grandchildren: Mayci Jane Abney, McKenna Faith Rood, Hadley Jo Milby, Braxton Rood, Brody Rood, and Blakelie Blandford.

Also surviving are three sisters: Carolyn Patterson and husband John, Connie Colvin and husband Rodney, and Tammy Minor and husband Tim, all of Campbellsville. Two nephews and several nieces, along with several great-nephews and great-nieces, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson: Bentley Scott Rood.

The funeral service for Lisa Michelle Wade will be held Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

 Bro. Raymond Atwood will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to be donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and can be made at the funeral home.

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Laura Bell Lawson, 97

Posted by on Aug 26, 2024

Laura Bell Lawson, 97

Laura Bell Lawson of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Jethro C. Glenn and Ida Bacon Glenn, was born in Campbellsville, KY, on January 30, 1927, and departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Green River Trails Nursing Home in Greensburg, KY. She was 97 years of age.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the South Campbellsville Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening, and fishing.

She is survived by three children: J.C. Lawson (Peggy), Wanda Causey (Jack), and Marsha Estes, all of Campbellsville. 5 grandchildren: Jennifer Bell (Robbie), DeAnna Cropper (Jeremy), Adam Lawson (Gretchen), Stephanie Gibson (Kenton), and Laura Waymon. 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister: Henrietta Oakes and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Chester “Red” Lawson, one grandchild: Erica Tiffany Lawson, and six siblings: Thomas Richard Glenn, Bobby Lee Glenn, Mary Lou Glenn, Dorothy Merideth, Edna Kilby, and Stella Martin.

The funeral service for Laura Bell Lawson will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024, at noon at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.

 Bro. Jimmie Nelson and Jimmie Nelson, Jr. will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be: Adam Lawson, Ryan Tungate, Justin Humphress, Kayden Bell, Conner Gibson, and Chase Gibson.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Benzley Tucker, Bryar Tucker, Carson Tungate, Robbie Bell, Kenton Gibson, Jeremy Cropper, and David Veramontes.

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Marty Carl Carpenter, 63

Posted by on Aug 24, 2024

Marty Carl Carpenter, 63

Marty Carl Carpenter the son of Shirley and Ronald Williamson, was born in Long Beach, California on December 6, 1960, and passed away on August 19, 2024.  He was 63 years young.

Marty enjoyed sports and had a love of fishing.

He is survived by his wife: Tammy Carpenter, his children: Tonya Dempster, Matthew Carpenter, Amber Carpenter, Amanda, Jonathan, Jacob, and Olamae as well as 11 grandchildren.

He is also survived by his brothers Mike and Mark, and sisters Elisha, Shelly, Pamela, and Carletta along with many nieces and nephews

Marty is preceded in death by his parents.

 

Cremation was chosen and there will be no services at this time.

 

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