Thomas Wayne Johnson

Posted by on Feb 29, 2016

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Thomas Wayne Johnson of the Mac Community, Taylor County, Kentucky, son of the late Eugene Hiestand Johnson and Barbara Jean Wayne Johnson, was born June 20, 1949, in Taylor County. He died at 6:15 A.M., Monday, February 29, 2016 in Campbellsville. He was 66 years old.
Wayne attended the Nashville Diesel Mechanic College and had been a member of the National Guard. He was a former factory bus operator and mechanic. In 1973, a tragic accident left him a quadriplegic. He endured for nearly 43 years, never complaining of the circumstances of his life. Wayne was very intelligent and devised a number of gadgets to assist him and those who cared for him. He enjoyed talking on the CB Radio and eventually became a Ham Radio Operator. He was a member of the Central Kentucky Amateur Radio Club. His call sign was KQ4PL. He knew how to fix anything and enjoyed working on computers.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. He was a devoted fan of UK Basketball and an avid follower of politics and was a proud supporter of the Democratic Party.
He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Judy Johnson of Campbellsville; two nephews: Josh Johnson and Jeremy Johnson of Campbellsville; two uncles: R. D. Johnson and Edward Wayne and wife, Lucy; two aunts: Stella Morrison and Margie Sheets; two great-nieces: Shelby Martin and Ashton Johnson; two great-nephews: Tanner Martin and Jacob Johnson and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Bro. Drew Underwood

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Avon Keltner

Posted by on Feb 29, 2016

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Avon Keltner of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Rev. F. B. Hulse and Lula Bronaugh Hulse, was born June 12, 1915, in Christian County, Kentucky. She died at 10:40 A.M., Sunday, February 28, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 100
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and she had her own alternation business up until age 90.
She united in marriage to Daniel T. Keltner June 23, 1934. He preceded her in death September 26, 1997.
She is survived by two sons: Ken Keltner and wife, JoAyne and Danny Keltner of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Steven Keltner of Bowling Green, Jennifer Harris and husband, Bill of Knoxville, Tennessee, Becky Keltner Barbarick and husband, Steve of Brentwood, Tennessee, Wesley Keltner and wife, Erin of Lexington and Jayson Crenshaw and wife, Stephanie and Brandon Crenshaw and wife, Faun of Campbellsville; two great-granddaughters: Peyton Brooke Barbarick and Keely Ayne Crenshaw; one sister, Martha Dunbar of Columbia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Charles Hulse, Bennett Hulse and Jane Hulse.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Tony Franklin
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Henry C. Pippin

Posted by on Feb 27, 2016

pippinHenry C. Pippin of Campbellsville, formerly of Bowling Green, son of the late Verbin Pippin and Inez Stinson Pippin, was born June 3, 1952, in Warren County, Kentucky. He died at 8:25 A.M., Friday, February 26, 2016 in Louisville. Age: 63
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church where he served as treasurer for 30 years, was a former Deacon, and Sunday School Director and Teacher.
He was a 1970 graduate of Warren Central High School and 1975 graduate of Western Kentucky University.
He obtained his CPA license in 1983. He moved to Campbellsville in 1985 and owned his own practice for twenty years and was a current employee of White Oil Company.
He united in marriage to Gail Tabor, May 18, 1974.
Besides his wife, Gail Pippin of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter Jennifer Michelle Pippin and fiancé, Robert Hoover of Cold Springs, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by three brothers: Vernon Pippin, Sammy Pippin and Jimmy Pippin.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 A.M., EST Monday, February 29, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Walters

BURIAL: 2:00 P.M., CST at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Scottsville, Kentucky by Bro. Chad Harston

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Jackie Perkins, Sr, 68

Posted by on Feb 26, 2016

Perkins PICMr. Jackie Andrew Perkins, Sr. was born on Monday, November 17, 1947 in Taylor County to the late Elmer Lewis and Ethel (Poff) Perkins. He departed this life on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at his home in Campbellsville. He was 68 years, 3 months, and 8 days of age. Mr. Perkins was a carpenter and woodworker most of his life, and had a knack for being able to fix whatever he set his mind to. He was the lifetime companion and husband to Mrs. Ruth Elaine Perkins, who survives.

Besides his wife, he also leaves behind:
Three sons: Jackie Andrew Perkins, Jr. and wife Teresa of New Haven, Randy Perkins of Campbellsville, and Barry Perkins and wife Melissa, also of Campbellsville,
Four brothers and one sister: Perline Humpress and husband Harold Lee of Casey Creek, Gordon Perkins and wife Sue of Elkhorn, Tommy Perkins and wife Marsha of Fairdale, Bobby Perkins and wife Linda of Knifley, and Terry Perkins and wife Stacey of Russell Springs,
A sister-in-law: Judy Perkins of Knifley,
Nine grandchildren,
Two great-grandchildren,
Special friends: Raymond and Bunny Morris, Johnny and Diane Amburgey, Timmy Davis, Bob and Gail Sponhour, and Rick and Ellen Corum,
And a host of extended family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, Donnie Perkins.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Perkins on Monday, February 29, 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 Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, February 28, after 5:00 PM EST.LRPETTY LOGO

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Linda Richerson, 70

Posted by on Feb 24, 2016

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Mrs. Linda L. Richerson of Larue County, formerly of Campbellsville, was born on December 4, 1945 in Cook County, Illinois to the late George and Alberta (Nox) Sheets. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital after an illness. She was 70 years, 2 months, and 19 days of age. Mrs. Richerson professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church. She was the bookkeeper for Glasscock Body Shop for several years, and was a CNA and an at-home caregiver. She was a member of the Twilight Twirlers, a square dance troupe, and the Campbellsville Emmaus. She loved to watch a Disney movie and spend time with her family, playing bingo, and watching the Kentucky Wildcats. Her serious side came out only during Monopoly matches or card games; she was always competitive and hard to beat. She found relaxation in computer games and gardening, along with several other hobbies.

Mrs. Richerson leaves to cherish her memory:
Two sons and one daughter: Bryan Richerson and wife Carol of Campbellsville, Tim Richerson of Allenwood, Pennsylvania, and Cheryl Richerson Alabusalim and husband Mohammed of Campbellsville,
Nine grandchildren: Chase Richerson and wife Miranda, Zachery Richerson, Ashley Merz and husband Chris, Jaelyn Richerson and fiance Braxton Woorley, April Pickett and husband Nick, Caleb Richerson, Hassan Alabusalim, Fatimah Alabusalim, and Hadey Alabusalim,
Three great-grandchildren: Emelyn Richerson, Breck Pickett, Braelynn Woorley,
One sister: Sandy Brown of Las Vegas, Nevada,
A special friend, Leroy Daughtery,
And a host of extended family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Richerson on Thursday, February 25, 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 42718. Bro. Larry Frisby will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, February 25, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
At Mrs. Richerson’s request, cremation rites will be accorded her after the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Taylor County Animal Shelter or Gideon Bibles. Those can be made online at www.lrpetty.com or in person at the funeral home.LRPETTY LOGO

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Fannie Sapp, 91, formerly of Campbellsville

Posted by on Feb 22, 2016

Fannie Sapp, age 91, formerly of Taylor County, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Lebanon, Tennessee.

She was born, Fannie Belle Rogers, on February 26, 1924 at Lafayette, Tennessee to the late Ernest and Mayme Gaines Rogers.  Also preceding her in death were her husband, Lilburn Bradley Sapp, three brothers, John Shelby Rogers, Richard Rogers and Paul Rogers and two sisters, Louise Buck and Cleo Fryback.

She is survived by her daughters, Paulette Thompson and her husband, Floyd and Melva Sapp of Gallatin, Tennessee; a son, Tim Sapp of Hermitage, Tennessee; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Margaret Phillips and brothers, Clay Rogers and his wife, Christine and Hollis Rogers, all of Campbellsville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 24th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville with Bro. Fella Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.  Serving as pallbearers will be Casey Smith, Brett Sapp, Clint Sapp, Patrik Thompson, Terry Thompson and Jessie Rash with the great-grandchildren serving as honorary pallbearers.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 23rd at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Leave online condolences at http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1055/Fannie-Sapp/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Doris Adelle Keltner, 81

Posted by on Feb 17, 2016

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Mrs. Doris Adelle (Milby) Keltner was born in Green County on August 1, 1934 to the late Harold and Rosie (Elmore) Milby. She peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the home of her son surrounded by a large number of her closest friends and family. She was 81 years, 6 months, and 16 days of age. Mrs. Keltner professed faith in Christ and attended God’s Grace Church. The matriarch of a large, well-respected family, Mrs. Keltner was a full-time homemaker. It came natural for her to always keep her house neat and tidy, and to be ever ready to share some of her best cooking with her family and friends. She enjoyed keeping her mind sharp with puzzles and games, and especially enjoyed a friendly game of Rook. Her handmade quilts will be treasured for generations.

She leaves to carry her legacy:
Four children: Jerry Keltner and wife Shona of Hope, Indiana, Terry Keltner and wife Kathy of Campbellsville, Patty Stanfield and husband Ernie of Nicholasville, and Doris Osborne and husband Rick of Campbellsville,
Four siblings: Holland Milby and wife Patty, Mike Milby, Sue Southern and husband James, and Sharon Sharp and husband Randall, all of Campbellsville,
16 grandchildren,
43 great-grandchildren,
5 great-great grandchildren,
Several nieces and nephews,
Her friends at Jackson Towers,
And a host of other extended family and close friends.

Besides her parents, Mrs. Keltner was preceded in death by three husbands and one daughter, Brenda Marcum.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Keltner on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. The eulogy will be delivered by her grandsons, Bro. Jason Keltner and Bro. Tyler Ratner. 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 Friday, February 19, after 4:00 PM EST.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the American Cancer Society. Those may be made online here or in person at the funeral home.
Grandsons Brian Keltner, Chad Keltner, Josh Keltner, Ray Osborne, Jacob Chewning, Jordan Chewning, and Joshua Keltner will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Keltner’s nieces and nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.LRPETTY LOGO

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Genia Sherrill, 54

Posted by on Feb 17, 2016

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Mrs. Genia Fay Sherrill of Campbellsville was born on Friday, April 7, 1961 in Glasgow to Mrs. Vernice Fay Carnes and the late Mr. Simon Day Akin. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at her home in Campbellsville after an extended battle with cancer. She was 54 years, 10 months, and 9 days of age. Mrs. Sherrill professed faith in Christ and attended God’s Grace Church. She was a former foodservice employee and worked in several restaurants throughout her life.

She leaves to mourn her passing:
Her mother: Mrs. Vernice Carnes of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: Larry Akin and wife Delora, and Thomas Sprowles, all of Campbellsville,
Seven step-brothers and step-sisters: Dennis Carnes and wife Viola of Indiana, Robert Carnes and wife Patty of Michigan, Clifford Larry Carnes and wife Mamie of Greensburg, Kenneth Sprowles of Campbellsville, Glen Sprowles of Louisville, Robin Burton and husband Gary of Campbellsville, and Joyce Summers, also of Campbellsville,
And a host of other family and friends.

Besides her father, she was also preceded in death by two step-fathers, Thomas Ervine Sprowles and Clifford I. Carnes, three step-brothers, Ronald D. Carnes, Gary Carnes, and Jimmy Sprowles, and a step-sister, Darlene Decker.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Sherrill on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Ben Spencer and Bro. Fred Miller will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.LRPETTY LOGO

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Peggy Walker

Posted by on Feb 16, 2016

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Peggy Walker of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Virgil Kenneth Bowles and Thelma Christine Lowe Bowles, was born November 2, 1937, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:43A.M., Monday, February 15, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 78
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She was also owner and operator of Peggy’s Fabric & Windows for fifteen plus years and enjoyed crafts and quilting.
Peggy felt a calling to share the Gospel through prison ministry and did so for thirty-eight years.
She united in marriage to Bobby Gene Walker November 15, 1974.
Besides her husband, Bobby Gene Walker of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters and two sons: Sandra Hinton and husband, Jimmy and Lisa Gaddie and husband, Robby of Campbellsville, J. W. Price, Jr. and wife, Susan of Lancaster and Randall Price and wife, Patti of Suwanee, Georgia; one step-daughter: Dana Rafferty and husband, Brian of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Jennifer Johnson and husband, Larry, Jason McGinnis and wife, Ashley, Ashley Cole and husband, Doug, Amanda Welton and husband, Tyler, Emily Graham and husband, Clay, Blake Sallee and finance’, Nancy George, Erika Gaddie and finance’, Richard Burress, Abbi Price and Destiny Rafferty; eight great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Virgil Kenneth Bowles, Jr. of Georgetown, Indiana and Virginia Bowles of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Lynn Price March 13, 1955 and a grandson, Lance Corporal Jonathan Thomas Price June 21, 2014.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, February 19, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Shaun Caudill and Dr. Brian Rafferty
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Michael Ray Spear

Posted by on Feb 12, 2016

SpearMichael Ray Spear of Fallbrook, California, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Vestal Samuel Spear and Mary Morris, was born March 5, 1958, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 1:07 A.M., Saturday, February 6, 2016 in California. Age: 57
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
He was a motorcycle escort for the California Motor Patrol office.
He was passionate about fundraising and served as an organizer and host of many charitable events, such as Muscular Dystrophy, St. Jude Children’s Hospital and The Children’s Hospital of San Diego, as well as many other charities.
As a truck driver, Michael had a multi-million mile safety record.
Besides his wife, Bonnie of California, he is survived by two grandchildren: Jorden Perkins and Blake Perkins of Campbellsville; one sister and one brother: Sheila Ann Caldwell and husband, Gordon of Campbellsville and Gordon Rainwater, Jr. and wife, Amber of Georgetown; special aunt and uncle, Linda and Glenwood Richerson of Campbellsville; special cousin, Steven Richerson of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Jada Rose Spear Rutherford; his grandparents, Orbazine Faulkner, Ben Black Richerson and Morna Allen Richerson.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Earl West

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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