James A. “Tex” Taylor

Posted by on Dec 17, 2015

James A. “Tex” Taylor, age 88, formerly of Campbellsville, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in London, Kentucky.

He was born December 14, 1927 in Campbellsville to the late Lewis and Sally Dix Taylor.  He had worked for Tennessee Gas Transmission before operating two local marinas.  He completed his work career with OshKosh at various facilities.  He was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church and was a Mason.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Eugene Taylor, his wife, Geraldine and a brother, Walter Taylor.

He is survived by his son, Brad Taylor and his companion, Shirley Huntley, of Tennessee, two daughters, Linda Eversole and her husband, James of London and Reva Hudman and her husband, Glen of Nevada; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Taylor of Campbellsville; two step-children, Joyce Ann VanPelt, of Somerset and Butch VanPelt of Lancaster; 6 grandchildren, Richard Allen Taylor, Christopher Robert Taylor, Ashley Lanae Taylor, Jamie Hocker, Morgan Hudman and Austin Taylor and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 19th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Dr. Wesley Paul officiating. The burial to follow in the Robinson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family requests visitation from noon until 2 pm Saturday, prior to the funeral service at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, Campbellsville

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Shelby Nelson

Posted by on Dec 13, 2015

Shelby Nelson of Buffalo, son of the late Herman Nelson and Opal Warren Nelson, was born in Larue County, Kentucky, April 7, 1937. He died at 7:40 P.M., Saturday, December 12, 2015 in Greensburg. Age: 78
He was a carpenter and a lifelong farmer.
He united in marriage to Geraldine Graham in August of 1971.
Besides his wife, Geraldine Nelson of Buffalo, he is survived by one stepson, Junior Graham of Buffalo; three brothers and two sisters: Rev. Dannie Nelson and wife, Alice of Greensburg, Randall Nelson and wife, Betty of Summersville, Ahue Nelson and wife, Jean Harlow of Buffalo, Betty Thompson and husband, Terry of Campbellsville and Ginny Webb of Smyrna, Tennessee; five nieces and three nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Nelson Cemetery in Taylor County by Rev. Twyman Davis

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Jessie Ruth (Skaggs) Graham, 73

Posted by on Dec 11, 2015

Mrs. Jessie Ruth (Skaggs) Graham of Campbellsville was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 22, 1942 to the late Wally and Jessie Ruth (Martin) Skaggs. She departed this life on December 10, 2015 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an illness. She was 73 years, 8 months, and 18 days of age. Mrs. Graham was a homemaker and an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Beulahland Community Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing:
Four children: Beth Ann Scott, Donna Sanders and husband Billy, Roy Scott, Jr., and Richard Scott, all of Indiana,
Three sisters: Lynda Key of Indiana, Kathy Carver of Washington, and Denise Skaggs of Oregon,
Three grandchildren,
Three great-grandchildren,
Two close friends and caretakers: Betty Hoosier and Ricky Allen, both of Campbellsville,
And a host of extended family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Graham, and a sister, Mary Jo Shinkle.

There will be a graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Ruth Graham on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Campbellsville Memorials Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Billy Whitehouse will be officiating. Immediately following the service, Mrs. Graham will be laid to rest beside her husband.LRPETTY LOGO

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Tommy Murphy, 75, formerly of Campbellsville

Posted by on Dec 9, 2015

Tommy Murphy, age 75, formerly of Campbellsville died Monday, December 7, 2015 in Elizabethtown.

He was born Thomas Mitchell Murphy to the late Ruben and Aileen Baker Murphy on December 17, 1940 in Cumberland County.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Murphy.

He is survived by a daughter, Marsha Silas of Campbellsville; two grandsons, Johnathan Neal Silas and his wife, Ashley of Rineyville and Christopher Thomas Silas, of South Dakota and a great-granddaughter, Madison Silas; a brother, Marion Silas Murphy and his wife, Sheila of Columbia; a sister, Bernice Burton, of North Carolina; his former wife, Margaret Murphy of Magnolia and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 11, 2015 at Elkhorn Cemetery with Bro. Dwayn Lobb officiating.  Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Mitchelyn Squires

Posted by on Dec 9, 2015

Mitchelyn Squires

Mitchelyn Squires of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Edgar Parson and Della May Keltner Parson, was born in Adair County, Kentucky, May 11, 1925. She died at 1:55 P.M., Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in Greensburg. Age: 90
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.
She united in marriage to James Floyd Squires August 8, 1942. He preceded her in death October 13, 2012.
She is survived by two daughters: Tammy Squires of Raleigh, North Carolina and Dianne Squires and husband, Ross Bruner of Scottsdale, Arizona; three grandchildren: Morgan Bruner of Seattle, Washington, Zak Dearinger of Columbia, South Carolina and Max Dearinger of Atlanta, Georgia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Duluth “Duke” Glenn Parson, Roy L. Parson, Junior Parson and Thomazine Bensheimer.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 11, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Max Dearinger
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M. D. Shirley

Posted by on Dec 9, 2015

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M. D. Shirley of Campbellsville, son of the late, Michael Daniel Shirley, Sr. and Nellie Mae Stinnett Shirley Durham, was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, December 16, 1925. He died at 2:15 A.M., Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in Louisville. Age: 89
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Christian Faith
He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army with General Patton in Germany.
He was a retired employee of Ford Motor Company.
He was a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
He united in marriage to Margaret Lane October 2, 1944. She preceded him in death August 30, 2011.
He is survived by one son and three daughters: Michael Lane Shirley and wife, Earlene of Louisville, Maida Shines and Melinda D. Shirley of Campbellsville and Marcella Burress and husband, Leonard of Shepherdsville; seven grandchildren: Whitney Heath, Priscilla Barnes, Jennifer Adams, Amanda Birch, Jacob Noel, Hannah Shines Thompson and husband, Dillan, and Christina Shirley; one step-granddaughter, Sarah Young; eleven great-grandchildren; eight step-great grandchildren; five brothers and two sisters: Henry Shirley, Charlie Shirley, George Shirley and Pete Jackson of Louisville, Michael D. Shirley of Ohio, Eva McDonald of Shepherdsville and JoAnn Ballou of Florida; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: After 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Dennis Penick and Bro. John Stilts
Cremation will follow with a private burial in Beech Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
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Michael J. Harmon

Posted by on Dec 5, 2015

Michael J. Harmon of Campbellsville, son of Dollie Mae Cox Harmon and the late James E. Harmon, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, December 23, 1950. He died at 11:45 P.M., Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in Greensburg. Age: 64
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.
He was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and TG Kentucky.
He is survived by one son, Phil Harmon and wife, Gina and one grandson, Nathan Harmon of Villa Hills, Kentucky as well as his mother, Dollie Harmon of Campbellsville; two special cousins: Ron Harmon and Terry Cox; and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two sons: Jamie Harmon September 18, 1984 and Paul Harmon October 11, 2004.

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GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 12:00 P.M., Monday, December 7, 2015 at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens by Steve Keher and Kenny Keher

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Leisha Lynn Davis, age 54

Posted by on Dec 3, 2015

Leisha Lynn Davis, age 54, of Campbellsville died Wednesday, December 2nd, in Elizabethtown following a brief illness.

She was born in Greensburg on June 21, 1961 to Marshel E. and Sharon Keltner Davis.  She had professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church.  She graduated from Green County High School and received her Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Campbellsville University.  Leisha served as Food Services Manager at the Taylor County Detention Center and she enjoyed doing crafts, riding horses and being “Nana” to her grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her mother, Sharon, a son, Daniel Warren Smith and her grandparents, Eural and Evelyn Davis and Hobert and Lillian Keltner.

She leaves to cherish her memory,  her husband, Terry Davis; a son, Stephen “Red” Smith and his wife, Brandy, of Campbellsville; two grandsons, Warren Nash Smith and Marshel Kane Smith; her father, Marshel E. Davis, of Greensburg; her sister, Gretchen Bradshaw and her husband, Jimmy of Greensburg; her brother, Mike E. Davis and his wife, Valerie, of Greensburg; a step-daughter, Denise Spencer and her husband, Rev. Robbie Spencer and a step-son, Chris Davis of Campbellsville; six step-grandchildren, Sarah Holt, Emily Spencer, Ben Spencer, Caleb Spencer, Bethany Wilson and Jonah Davis; a niece, Emily Bradshaw; nephews, Andrew and Nathan Davis and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Leshia Davis will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville with Bro. Dwayne Lobb officiating. Burial will follow in Benningfield Cemetery in Marion County.  Serving as pallbearers will be, Stephen “Red” Smith, Robbie Spencer, Darrell Davis, Chris Davis, Andrew Davis, John Marcum and Ben Spencer.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

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Ruth Bryant Mardis

Posted by on Dec 3, 2015

Ruth Bryant Mardis, daughter of the late Dr. James L. Robinson and Josephine Dalby Robinson, was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi, March 4, 1920. She died at 7:50 A.M., Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in Louisville. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She was a retired schoolteacher with the Taylor County and Marion County School Systems.
She was a graduate of Georgetown College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
She united in marriage to James G. Bryant October 14, 1941. He preceded her in death in May 16, 1981.
She united in marriage to Dr. Richard E. Mardis December 14, 1986. He preceded her in death September 6, 1994.
She united in marriage to Dr. Paul W. Graham in 2002.
Besides her husband, Dr. Paul W. Graham, she is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, James W. and Mary Bryant of Louisville; one grandson, Blair Bryant of Louisville; one brother, Harry D. Robinson and wife, Barbara of Port St. Lucie, Florida; one niece, Becky Munshower and husband, Bob of Orlando, Florida; special friends: Maydean Curry, Betty Metzmeier and Wanda Milby of Campbellsville; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, James L. Robinson.
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VISITATION: After 9:00 A.M., Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones
BURIAL: Columbia City Cemetery

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Tommy Bland

Posted by on Dec 1, 2015

blandsTommy Bland of Campbellsville, son of the late Hurshel Bland and Louise White Bland, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, March 16, 1964. He died at 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 30, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 51
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Raikes Hill Baptist Church.
Tommy was self employed as an automobile dealer.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Hannah and Weston Jones of Campbellsville; one grandson, Tate Jones of Campbellsville; one brother and two sisters: Jerry Bland and Joan Gabehart and husband, Jimmy of Campbellsville and Wanda Perkins of Lebanon; special friend, Lisa Burton of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother Carlos Bland.

VISITATION: 5-8 P.M., Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones and Dr. Brian Rafferty with burial in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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