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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 13, 2016
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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 12, 2016
 G. 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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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY 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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 11, 2016
 Gerald 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
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 6, 2016
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
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 5, 2016
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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 3, 2016
 Rev. 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
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 3, 2016
 Wilma 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
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 2, 2016
James R. Caulk of Finley, son of the late Malcolm Caulk and Josie Wise Caulk, was born August 4, 1930, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:29 P.M., Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Lebanon. Age: 86
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
After 37 years of service, James retired from the Kroger Company of Indianapolis, Indiana. During his time with them he was a proud member of the Teamsters Local Union 135, being re-elected as the Union Steward for 35 of those years as well as serving on the Board of Trustees for 30 years. After retiring in 1992, James soon returned home to Taylor County where he enjoyed farming, loved working with his cattle and took great pride in operating a well maintained farm.
He united in marriage to Ester Elaine Roberts in 1958. She preceded him in death in 1970. James and Ester had three children: James, Jr., Lisa and Keith.
He later united in marriage to Mary E. Goodin Benningfield in 1972. She preceded him in death in 2014.
He is survived by two sons: James R. Caulk, Jr. and Keith Allen Caulk of Indianapolis, Indiana; five grandchildren: Shelby Caulk, Jason Caulk, Matt Sloderbeck, Michele Sloderbeck and Celeste Sloderbeck of Indianapolis, Indiana; one sister, Shirley Ann Caulk of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
James was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Ann Caulk Sloderbeck May 18, 2002, three brothers and one sister: Harold Caulk, Elbert Caulk, Bobby Lee Caulk and Louise Melton.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Steve Skaggs
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 2, 2016
Evey Burris of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Barney Rasner and Lilly Aaron Rasner, was born September 9, 1923 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 9:25 P.M., Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 93
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.
She united in marriage to Paul Burris February 11, 1944. He preceded her in death November 8, 1998.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Gilbert Clark of Campbellsville; three granddaughters: Shannon Cornett and husband, Dean and Merica Gowin and husband, Scott of Campbellsville and Aftan Johnson and husband, Sean of Mt. Washington; four great-grandchildren: Christopher McGinley of Knifley, Brittany Ford, Emerson Gowin and Ellington Gowin of Campbellsville; two step-great-granddaughters: Natalia Warren and husband, Andy and Kelsey Gowin; five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Barry Burris and a brother, Lynwood Rasner.
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VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Friday, December 2, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 2, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Richard Lowe
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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