Vernith Parrish

Posted by on Jul 22, 2016

Vernith Parrish

Vernith Parrish of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ray Cox and Nora Mae Hughes Cox, was born March 27, 1930, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:13 A.M., Friday, July 22, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
She professed faith in Christ and attended Campbellsville Baptist Temple.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after forty-four years of service.
She united in marriage to Hiestand Parrish January 11, 1986.
Besides her husband, Hiestand Parrish, she is survived by two step-daughters, Tammy Porter and husband, Gary of Campbellsville and Melissa Benfield and husband, Don of Hickory, North Carolina; three step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Gusta Garrett of Campbellsville; two special nieces: Donna Lile and husband, Ricky of Campbellsville and Kathy Wiser and husband, Ray of Bradfordsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a step-great-grandson, Thomas Porter; six brothers and two sisters: Aaron Cox, Roy Cox, Ed Cox, Coy Cox, Howard Cox, Andy Cox, Ida Bell Wilson and Elizabeth Cox.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 25, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. B. C. Gillispie and Pastor Jase Divens
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Philip “Phil” Callison, age 69

Posted by on Jul 22, 2016

Philip “Phil” Callison, age 69, of Campbellsville passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Taylor Regional Hospital.

He was former co-owner of Callison’s Dairy Queen where he worked many years prior to his retirement.  He was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church as well as having been a member of the National Guard, Cook Mountain Hunt Club, and Portland Hunt Club.   Mr. Callison was an outdoorsman and could often be found enjoying his hobby of hunting.

Philip Callison was born in Adair County, Kentucky to the late, Eugene Paul and Frances Cheatham Callison.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Dr. Phillip P. Callison.

He is survived by his wife, Polly Ann Price Callison; a daughter, Laura Callison Watson and her husband, Greg of Campbellsville; and a son, Ryan Callison and his wife, Amara of Elizabethtown.   Also surviving are his grandchildren, Katelyn McMahan, Chelsie Edwards, Sidney Edwards, Corey Watson, Caroline McMahan, Summer Edwards, CheyAnn Edwards and Piper Callison.   One Great grandchild survives, Hunter Phillip Calum Webb as well as a brother, Bobby Callison and his wife Luci and a daughter-in-law, Cathy McMahan and her husband Ron.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 25th at Woodlawn Christian Church with Bro. Fella Wilson officiating.  Interment will follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

The family request visitation from 11 a.m. until time for the service at Woodlawn Christian Church on Monday, July 25th.

Memorial contributions are suggested to go to Woodlawn Christian Church or the Family Memorial Fund which can be made at the church or Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

on line condolences may be left at lyondewittberry.com

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Velma Abell Tungate

Posted by on Jul 21, 2016

Velma Abell Tungate2VELMA ABELL TUNGATE

Velma Abell Tungate of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Lonzie Abell and Estella Ferrill Abell, was born October 6, 1923, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 12:50 A.M., Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ and attended the Feathersburg Church of God.
She united in marriage to Jesse Earl Tungate January 3, 1940. He preceded her in death December 24, 2007.
She is survived by three daughters: Carole Ann Perkins and husband, Bro. Carol Perkins of Campbellsville, Norma Woods and husband, Edgar of Green Castle, Indiana and Wanda Wright of Mt. Washington; one son-in-law, Ray Parker, Sr. of Columbia; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; eleven great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Parker; one son-in-law, Jimmy Wright; one grandson, Raymond Glenn Parker Jr.; one great grandchild; one great-great grandchild; two brothers and two sisters: Wesley Abell, Willard Abell, Kathleen Tungate and Wilma Ashoff.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, July 22, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jessie Rogers and Bro. Raymond Atwood
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Mildred Imogene Johnson, 87

Posted by on Jul 19, 2016

Johnson Mrs. Mildred Imogene (Bias) Johnson of Campbellsville was born on Saturday, September 8, 1928 to the late Chauncey and Essie Opal (Webb) Bias. She went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 18, 2016 at her home after an extended illness. She was 87 years, 10 months, and 10 days of age. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Bible Baptist Tabernacle. Mrs. Johnson’s kind and helpful spirit led her to become a home health care attendant after retiring from the Fruit of the Loom factory in Campbellsville. Mrs. Johnson was the wife of Percy John, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1999. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Four children: Sandra K. Boyd and husband Mike of Campbellsville, Terry G Johnson and wife Debra of South Carolina, Ginger R. Johnson of Campbellsville, and Percy Johnson III of West Virginia,

One daughter-in-law: Patsy Johnson of West Virginia,

Five grandchildren: DeShawna Boden, Amanda Despain, Joshua Despain, Terry Johnson, Jr., and Michael Johnson, Jr.,

Six great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Michael Dale Johnson, two sisters, and one brother.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Johnson on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Bob Cutler will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, July 21, after 10:00 AM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Bible Baptist Tabernacle in memory of Mrs. Johnson.LRPETTY LOGO

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Glenn Edward Pepper, age 87

Posted by on Jul 19, 2016

Glenn Edward Pepper, age 87, of Campbellsville passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Grandview Nursing and Rehab Center.

Glenn was born in Summersville, Kentucky to the late Rev. F. T. and Betty Pepper.    He united in marriage to Frances Bennett in 1951 who also preceded him in death on November 25, 2004.    He had retired from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he worked as a Chef for many years.   He was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church at the time of his death.

He is survived by his son and two daughters, Dr. Steven R. Pepper and his wife Sandra from Bradenton, FL, Pamela Parker and Lynne Horn and her husband Todd of Campbellsville.    Also surviving are his grandchildren, Tracy Gerstler, Holly Parker Kessler and her husband,  John Wayne and Weston Horn  from Campbellsville, Jennifer Ducharme from Bradenton, FL, Dr. Andrew Pepper and his wife Rachel of Detroit, MI and Jacob Horn and his wife Sarah of Madison, IN.   Four great-grandchildren survive, Austin Adams of Campbellsville, Nathan Adams of Bowling Green, Christopher Ducharme of Bradenton, FL and Laylah Horn of Brodhead, KY.     One sister and one brother survive as well, JoAnn Ramsey of Glasgow and Eugene Pepper and his wife Shirley from Summersville, KY and a special care giver, Ernie Johnson.

Besides his parents and wife, Mr. Pepper was preceded in death by his brothers, Shreve Pepper, Crawford Pepper, Ralph Pepper, Morgan Pepper, Paul Pepper, and Henry Ford Pepper as well as his sisters, Oris Nunn, Ruth Chaney, Evelyn Davis and Rose Unger.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Patton officiating with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.  Serving as Casket Bearers are, John Blair Bennett, James Earl Bennett, Tommy Pepper, Tom Davis, W.D. Chaney and Josh Chaney.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 22nd at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be for Gideon Bibles and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at lyondewittberry.com

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Wanetta Muncie, age 79

Posted by on Jul 19, 2016

Wanetta Muncie, age 79, of Campbellsville died Monday, July 18, 2016 at Campbellsville.

She was born November 14, 1936 in Barren County to the late James and Gladys Hagan Shirley and was also preceded in death by a son, David Ronald Muncie.  Wanetta was a retired nurse and a member of First Church of God.

She is survived by a son, Joseph M. Robinson, of Campbellsville; two grandchildren, Joni Reynolds of Campbellsville and Wesley Robinson of Alabama; three great-grandchildren, Brentley Reynolds, Zoey Reynolds and Hadley Robinson and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 21st at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Evan Tedder officiating.  Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.  Serving as casket bearers are Jimmie Richardson, Byron Richardson, Wayne Sexton, Dave Riggle, Mike Moore and Randy Foster.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Kosair Children’s Foundation and donations may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at lyondewittberry.com

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Johnna Atkins, 52

Posted by on Jul 19, 2016

Johnna AtkinsMrs. Johnna C. Atkins of Larue County was born on Thursday, September 12, 1963 in San Diego, California to James Jones and DonNeva (Funk) Travis. She departed this life on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Atkins was a veteran of the United States Army and served her country honorably through retirement. She enjoyed spending leisurely evenings on her iPad, talking with her grandkids, and dreaming about shoes, all while drinking coffee and watching the animals play.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Mark Atkins of Buffalo,Kentucky,

Five children: Kiersten Angely of Virginia, Johnathan Schoenhals and wife Jessica of Texas, Kathryn Lopez of Buffalo, Kimberley Atkins, also of Buffalo, Kentucky, and Anthony Atkins of Idaho,

Her parents: James Jones of Oregon, and DonNeva Travis of Texas,

Three sisters: Jodeen Jones of Texas, Jimalee Custer of Washington, and Jaylene Jones of Texas,

Nine grandchildren: Kloe Vanhooser, Keyara Styles, Briar Vanhooser, Trapper Schoenhals, Treagan Schoenhals, Tracker Schoenhals, Grady Schoenhals, Bentley Horton, and Mariella Lopez,

And a host of extended family and friends.

Cremation rites were accorded Mrs. Atkins by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. A memorial service with full military honors will be conducted at a later date in Shattuck, Oklahoma.LRPETTY LOGO

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Tara Nicole Simpson Lamer, 35

Posted by on Jul 17, 2016

Tara Nicole Mrs. Tara Nicole Simpson Lamer was born to Carol Simpson Brown and the late Kevin Glasscock on Monday, July 13, 1981 in Greensburg and departed this life on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at her home in Campbellsville. She was 35 years and 3 days of age. Mrs. Lamer was a former employee of Ingersoll-Rand in Campbellsville. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Memories of her kind and loving spirit will be forever cherished by those who knew her.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

One son: Ryan Sears of Campbellsville,

Her mother: Carol Jean Simpson Brown of Campbellsville,

Two brothers: Joshua Simpson and wife Patricia, and Brandon Brown and companion Makyta, all of Campbellsville,

Two half brothers: Jody Bandy and Jeremy Bandy, both of Campbellsville,

Grandparents: Shelia Gumm and William Simpson, both of Campbellsvile,

Her aunt: Bridgett Jones and husband Kim of Campbellsville,

Cousins: Kelli Rae Tedder, Bobbi Jo O’Banion, and Kristy Lynn Bandy, all of Campbellsville,

Niece and Nephews: Serenity Brown, Joshua Simpson, Jr and Jacob Simpson.

Her beloved cat and dog: Kloe Nicole and Sadie Jade,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Tara Nicole Simpson Lamer on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 12:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. At Mrs. Lamer’s request, cremation rites will be accorded her after the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 19, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.LRPETTY LOGO

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Cheryl Lynn Scott

Posted by on Jul 17, 2016

Cheryl Lynn Scott of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of Commie Scott Caulk and the late James Scott and was born July 4, 1966, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 12:25 P.M., Friday, July 15, 2016 in Louisville. Age: 50
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Southeast Christian Church.
She is survived by her mother, Commie Scott Caulk and her stepfather, Bobby Caulk of Campbellsville; two sisters and one brother: Rebecca Wood and husband, Bobby and Robbie Caulk of Campbellsville and Tracy Caulk of Louisville; her fiancé, Roger Whitehouse of Louisville; a special aunt, Essie Allen of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, July 18, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
7:00 A.M.-Noon, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
After 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Poplar Grove United Methodist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Poplar Grove United Methodist Church in Campbellsville by Bro. Elbert Hadley

BURIAL: Poplar Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO POPLAR GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME

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Belle Campbell Kessler

Posted by on Jul 15, 2016

Belle Campbell Kessler of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Rev. J.D. Campbell and Celia Osborne Campbell, was born February 15, 1921 in Taylor County, Kentucky.
She died at 1:40 A.M., Friday, July 15, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville First Church of God.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and had also worked at American Needle Craft.
She united in marriage to Ottis Kessler on March 7, 1942. He preceded her in death on October 10, 1983.
She is survived by two daughters: Donna Baker and husband, Bobby of Campbellsville and Bettie Thompson of Hardyville; two grandchildren: Vonda Reynolds of Munfordville and Brett Thompson of Hardyville; five great-grandchildren: Amber Reynolds, Aaron Thompson, Andy Thompson, Nathan Reynolds and Katelyn Jessi; one great-great-grandchild, Oakley Jessi; three brothers and two sisters: Earl Campbell of Campbellsville, Clarence Campbell of Virginia, Willard Campbell of Massachusetts, Rose Williams of Glasgow and Edna Dixon of Illinois; one sister-in-law, Marjorie Campbell of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law, Lester Cox of Illinois and a special friend, Dreama Rafferty of Campbellsville.
She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Donald Thompson; three brothers and three sisters: Albert Campbell, Howard Campbell, Charles Junior Campbell, Connie Lester, Bonnie Cox and Barbara McCowen.
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VISITATION: 5:00-9:00 P.M., Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Evan Tedder and Bro. Robbie Spencer

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

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