Pearl Watson, age 91

Posted by on Jun 5, 2016

Pearl Watson, age 91, of Campbellsville died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center.

Ms. Watson was born Pearl Chelf to the late Charles Dewey and Montrey Sherrill Chelf on March 23, 1925.     She retired from Fruit of the Loom after 23 years of service and loved to crochet butterflies and raise violets in her spare time.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Z.T. Watson and her sisters, Lelia Corrigan and Cleo Candelara.

Ms. Watson is survived by two sons, David Watson and his wife Nancy, and Roger T. Watson and his wife Leoda, both of Campbellsville;  one sister, Shirley Akers and her husband (Chuck) of Crawfordsville, IN; one brother, Charles Howard Chelf and his wife Edna of Fern Creek, KY; and a sister-in-law, Opal Watson of Columbia, Kentucky.   6 Grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m.  Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home by Bro. Fella Wilson with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.   Pallbearers for Ms. Watson are, Mike Watson, Ben Watson, Troy Watson, Bryan Watson, Michael Payne Watson and John David Pike.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 6th, 2016 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

The family has requested expressions of sympathy be to Woodlawn Christian Church Building Fund and may be made at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

You may leave online condolences at lyondewittberry.com

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Mary Aline Vannice

Posted by on Jun 4, 2016

Mary Aline Vannice of Russellville, daughter of the late John Sylvester Sluder and Lettie Mae Cox Sluder, was born April 25, 1937, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:27 A.M., Friday, June 3, 2016 in Russellville. Age 79
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Raymond Leroy Vannice on July 16, 1953. He preceeded her in death on September 19, 2004.
She is survived by seven daughters and three sons: Cathy Tungate and Wanda Janes and husband, Roy of Campbellsville, Bonnie Ackley, Brenda Vannice, Susan Stratton and husband, J.W., Terry Vannice, Randy Vannice and wife, Barbara, and Jeff Vannice of Russellville, Julie Fisher and husband, William of Bradfordsville, and Ruth Warren and husband, Tom of White Mills, Kentucky; twenty grandchildren; twenty one great-grandchildren; three brothers and five sisters: Beechel Clark, Harold Sluder and wife, Debbie, James Sluder, Shirley Graybeal and husband, Roy, Lillie Benningfield, Jane Dudgeon and husband, David, Linda Newton and husband, Michael, and Helen Claywell and husband, Gary of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceeded in death by a daughter, Cathy Jean Vannice; one son-in-law, Dan Ackley; two grandchildren: Joey Tungate and Angie Ackley; one great-grandchild, Racelon Sellers; one brother, Charles Sluder; two brothers-in-law: Leslie Clark and Montie Benningfield.
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VISITATION: 5-8 P.M., Monday, June 6th, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Danny Pace

BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

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Calvin K. Eastridge

Posted by on Jun 3, 2016

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Calvin K. Eastridge of Campbellsville, son of the late John Sanders Eastridge and Eula Light Eastridge, was born August 30, 1925, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:30 P.M., Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.
He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Winnie B. Thrasher February 10, 1945. She preceded him in death April 20, 2011.
He is survived by one son and two daughters: Kenneth Eastridge and wife, Galene, Pam Smith and husband, Norman and Lois Jean Thompson of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Bonnie Graham, Douglas Thompson and wife, Lisa, Shay Graybeal and husband, Wes, Megan Fields and husband, James and Andrea Shipp and husband, Scott of Campbellsville and Dana Roney and husband, Mark of Lebanon; fourteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three sisters: Rose Kingsbury and Barbara Moore and husband, Patrick of Campbellsville and Naomi Collins and husband, Willard of Indiana; one sister-in-law, Audrey Eastridge of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Robert Lee Eastridge and Annie Roberts and a son-in-law, Doyle Thompson.

VISITATION: 5:00 -8:00 P.M., Saturday and after 7:00 A.M., Sunday until 1:30P.M.when he will be taken to the church for the funeral.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, June 5, 2016 at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Tony Franklin, Rev. Richard Lowe and Rev. Stanley Perkins
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Bentlee Alan Pendleton, 7 Weeks

Posted by on Jun 1, 2016

13335559_10209753774870849_3893558233470191260_nMaster Bentlee Alan Pendleton of Campbellsville was born to Cassandra Pendleton on April 5, 2016 in Lebanon, Kentucky. He was carried by angels to his eternal home on Monday, May 30, 2016 being 1 month and 25 days of age.
Besides his mother, he is survived locally by his grandfather, James K. Pendleton; great-grandparents, Guy and Kathy Ritchie, James L. Pendleton, and Brenda Pendleton; one uncle, Nick Pendleton; one aunt, Katlin Pendleton; and a host of cousins and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Tabitha Ritchie Pendleton.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Master Bentley on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Interment will follow in the Gumm Lick Cemetery in Casey County.LRPETTY LOGO

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Jo an Humphress

Posted by on Jun 1, 2016

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Jo an Humphress of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Garland Herbert Jackson and Abigail Blanton Jackson, was born July 8, 1938, in Rittman, Ohio. She died at 1:05 P.M., Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 77
She professed faith in Christ at a young age and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
She was the former owner and operator of Lucky Vista Motel in Campbellsville with her husband, Jim, from 1974 – 1994. She was also an LPN when she lived in Ohio.
She united in marriage to Jim Humphress March 9, 1957. He preceded her in death March 19, 2011.
She is survived by two daughters: Vicky Tucker and husband, John of Campbellsville and Sheila Prow and husband, Tommy of Bowling Green; four grandchildren: Tyler Prow and wife, Azar of Nashville, Tennessee, James Prow and wife, Sandra and Abby Prow of Bowling Green and Andrea Henderson and husband, Matt of Lexington; three great-grandchildren: Abbey Sue Ross and Noah Ross of Bowling Green and Leo Prow of Nashville, Tennessee; two sisters: Chelsea Shuman and husband, Bob of Baltic, Ohio and Dot Dickens and husband, Herbert of Campbellsville; two nephews: Mark Dickens and Harvey Dickens and wife, Michelle of Campbellsville; several other nieces and nephews and many relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Vivian and John Carson.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 3, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Joel Patton
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BENEVOLENCE MINISTRY AT CAMPBELLSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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James Albert Cross, age 82

Posted by on May 30, 2016

James Albert Cross, age 82, of Campbellsville died Monday, May 30, 2016 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center.

He was born May 27, 1934 in Green County to the late William Alonzo “Lonnie” and Mattie B Wright Cross. James worked for 20 years in the school system in Columbus, Indiana and was also a retired farmer. Before going into the nursing home you would often find James enjoying one of his favorite past times, working in his yard. He was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Campbellsville.

Besides his parents, James was preceded in death by two wives, Elizabeth Curry Cross and Pearl Cross as well as 2 sisters, Ruby Nell Cross and Wanda Jean Cross and one brother Vernon Lee Cross.

He is survived by his wife Margaret Cross of Campbellsville; one daughter, Brenda Gayle Bowers and her husband Roger of Butlerville, IN; two sons, Rick Allen Cross and his wife Betsy and Danny Wayne Cross of Columbus, IN; two sisters, Correll and her husband, William “Fats” Coffey and Elizabeth Coffey, and one brother, Otis Cross, all of Greensburg, Kentucky; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and four great great grandchildren also survive. Also surviving is one step-son Donald Davis and his wife Sharon of New Mexico and one step-grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brookside Cemetery.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at lyondewittberry.com .

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David Prow

Posted by on May 30, 2016

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David Prow of Campbellsville, son of the late Clifton Prow and Nannie Lou McEuen Prow was born January 31, 1936 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. He died at 2:00 A.M., Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 80
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
He retired as Regional Manager of Southern States after some forty years.
He graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in agriculture.
He served on the Board of Trustees at Taylor Regional Hospital for fourteen and one half years.
He united in marriage to Gayle Qualls June 30, 1956.
Besides his wife, Gayle Prow of Campbellsville he is survived by three sons: Tommy Prow and wife, Sheila of Bowling Green, Bruce Prow and wife, Leslie of Dallas, Texas and Brian Prow and wife Donna, of Lewisville, North Carolina; a daughter-in-law, Jill Blakeman of Campbellsville; thirteen grandchildren: Paige Prow Hord and husband, Shaun of Campbellsville, Mendi Prow and Heath Booten of Newport, Kentucky, Tyler Prow and wife, Azar of Nashville, Tennessee, James Prow and wife, Sandra and Abby Prow of Bowling Green, Taigan Prow and Zach Madden of Nashville, Tennessee, Lake Prow of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Gabrielle Prow of Nolensville, Tennessee, Blake Prow and wife, Ashley of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Cliff Prow and Tiffany Medders of Nashville, Tennessee, Taylor Prow and wife, Stephanie of Clemmons, North Carolina, Jordan Prow and Karli Prow of Lewisville, North Carolina; ten much loved great-grandchildren; two brothers and four sisters: James Prow of Madisonville, Nelda Carter and Sarah Vanygriff of Hanson, Peggy Harmeson of Greenwood, Indiana, Jerry Prow of Louisville and Glenda Simmons of Madisonville; a special friend, Sweet Pea; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a son, Greg Prow June 23, 1993 and a sister, Ruby Hall.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funearl Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Neil Salvaterra
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Lois Antle Winfrey

Posted by on May 29, 2016

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Lois Antle Winfrey of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Bert Antle and Viola Murphy Antle, was born April 25, 1923 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 93
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
She was a former secretary at State Farm and Jessie Insurances.
She served as a volunteer with the Taylor County Hospital Auxiliary for over twenty years logging in over 2000 hours, was a long time volunteer at Taylor County Crisis Center and taught reading through the Adult Education Program.
She united in marriage to Shelby Winfrey on April 28, 1946. He preceded her in death March 11, 2000.
She is survived by one son, Steve Winfrey of Bowling Green, two daughters, Susan McEwen and husband, Kevin, and Sheri Cottrell and husband, Stan of Upton; nine grandchildren: Jordan Tillis of Jacksonville, Florida, Andy McEwen of Little Rock, Arkansas, Cameron Staiger of Westfield, Ohio, Tucker McEwen of Kotweiler-Schwanden, Germany, Elizabeth Reardon of Bowling Green, Lindsey Davie of New Castle, Erin Wilburn of Nashville, Tennessee, Kacey Shive of Elizabethtown, and Jay Cottrell of Munfordville; fifteen great-grandchildren: several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son: Charles David Winfrey in infancy and two brothers: William Bert Antle, Jr. and Robert Lewis Antle

VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Monday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 11:00 A.M., Tuesday at First United Methodist Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville by Dr. Neil Salvaterra
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Cymbeline Pyles Shofner, age 89

Posted by on May 29, 2016

Cymbeline Pyles Shofner, age 89, of Campbellsville died Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Campbellsville after a lengthy illness.

She was born March 15, 1927 to the late Judge and Letha Burress Pyles.  She was united in marriage to Howard Shofner who preceded her in death on December 21, 2007.  A daughter, Linda Rainwater also preceded her in death.

Cymbeline was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.  She was an avid supporter of her grandchildren, accompanying their families to whatever event where they were participating.  She worked at Fruit of the Loom for many years, was a fan of Elvis Presley and loved working in her yard in her spare time.

She is survived by a daughter, Judy Clarke of Campbellsville; four grandchildren, Joe, Sissy, Anthony and Ryan; 8 great-grandchildren, Corey, Claudia, Misha, Gabe, Brandon, Jacob, Clinton and Sarah and four great-great-grandchildren, Carstyn, Luke, Clarke and Chanley; a brother, Bobby Pyles and his wife, Tommie Ann of Campbellsville and a sister-in-law, Jean Pyles of Elizabethtown.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1st at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Rhodes officiating.  Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers are Brandon Rainwater, Jacob Rainwater, Cory Clarke, Sarah Rainwater, Logan Wilson and Ben Janes.  Honorary pallbearers will be Clinton Rainwater, Joe Clarke, Anthony Rainwater, Ryan Rainwater, Gabe Henderson and Lyle Sutton.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 31st at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Condolences may be made online at lyondewittberry.com

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Leoma S. White

Posted by on May 29, 2016

Leoma S. White of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Otha Shive and Era Turner Shive, was born March 27, 1940, in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. She died at 5:35 A.M., Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Greensburg. Age 76
Leoma retired from Campbellsville Independent School System as a third grade teacher in 1986.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Harlie White May 24, 1958
Besides her husband, Harlie White of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons: Jeff White and wife, Sharon of Louisville and Greg White and wife, Trish of Nashville, Tennessee; five grandchildren: Abbie White, Leigh White, Dylan White, of Louisville, Phillip White and Stuart White of Nashville, Tennessee; one great granddaughter: Harley Meadows of Louisville; one brother and one sister: Welbie Shive and wife, Janice of Indianapolis, Indiana and Connie Smith of Hermitage, Tennessee: one sister-in-law: Evadine Abney of Tompkinsville: sixteen nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law: Keith and Linda Shive.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville Dr. Mike O’Neal, Rev. J. Alvin Hardy and Rev. Paul J. Dicken

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO THE HARLIE AND LEOMA WHITE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

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