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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Tony “Big Daddy” Stubbs, age 78

Posted by on Jul 15, 2016

Tony “Big Daddy” Stubbs, age 78, of Campbellsville, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his home.

Tony was born on August 31, 1937 in Taylor County to the late Curry and Virginia Sallee Stubbs.  He was a member of Good Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  He enjoyed farming, auto racing, especially NASCAR and tractor pulls.  He liked making fried apple pies and just loved to talk to anybody he could find to talk to, but most of all he enjoyed being Grandpa to the grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Clark Stubbs; a daughter, Tammy Angela Wright and her husband, Matt; a son, T. P. Stubbs and his wife, Gidget, all of Campbellsville; four grandchildren, Dawn Turner and her husband, Jon, Kristy Bennett and her husband, Mark, Misty Wooldridge and her husband, Richard and Klein Stubbs and six great-grandchildren, Callie and Cade Turner, Lydia Bennett, Blayne Dickerson, Cole Wright and Mia Wooldridge.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister and her husband, Elizabeth and Buster Allen.

A Celebration of the Life of Tony Stubbs will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Good Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 15th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hosparus Green River or the Good Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery Fund which may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Condolences for the family may be posted at lyondewittberry.com

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Morris “Pompano” Beard, age 77

Posted by on Jul 13, 2016

Morris “Pompano” Beard, age 77, of Campbellsville passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at Taylor Regional Hospital.

He retired from Ford Motor Co. in Cleveland, OH where he worked in several roles over 32 years. Following retirement, he operated Pompano’s Bait Shop at Campbellsville City Lake for 23 years. He was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple and was a member of Medina (OH) Masonic Lodge where he was a Past Grand Master. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing golf and bowling, and he also appreciated how swing speed training could enhance performance and enjoyment on the course. To enhance your golf skills, get the Foresight Sports Golf Simulator.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nona Faye Cox Beard; two sons, Aaron Dale Beard and his wife, Lorraine, of Wadsworth, OH and Shawn David Beard, of Campbellsville; a daughter, Tanya Algee and her husband, Joseph of Geneva, FL; four grandchildren, Tashina Walters of Orlando, FL, Crystal Lynn Wells and her husband, Charlie of Tallmadge, OH, Nathaniel Morris Algee of Geneva, FL and Jared Beard of Rittman, OH; two great-grandchildren, Braxton Wells and Isabelle Marie Wells; a sister, Bernadean Bischel of Cleveland, OH; a niece, Kimmi Dunn of Bay Village, OH and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son, Anthony D. Beard and mother, Shellie Beard.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 15th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Gillespie and Bro. Jase Diven officiating.  Following cremation, private entombment will take place at Mt. Zion Cemetery at a later date.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 14th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and can be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

You may leave online condolences at lyondewittberry.com

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Sir Ross Albert Mensik, Jr, 76

Posted by on Jul 12, 2016

Ross Mensik Sir Knight Ross Albert Mensik, Jr., a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 18, 1939 to the late Ross and Clara (Novosad) Mensik. He departed this life on Monday, July 11, 2016 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg, having attained the age of 76 years, 7 months, and 23 days. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Mr. Mensik was a retired machine parts inspector. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Honor Guard.

He leaves to cherish his memory:
Eight children: Richard Mensik and wife Darcy of South Carolina, Raymond Mensik and wife Roberta of Campbellsville, Ronald Mensik and wife Donna of Campbellsville, Renee Vennoy and husband Richard of Illinois, Tom Mensik and wife Lisa of California, Adria Kurberski and husband David of Wisconsin, Evelyn Hopkins and husband Cloyse of Illinois, and Joseph Mensik and wife Marsha of California,
Three siblings: Patricia Little of Nevada, Barbara Gruenswald and husband Chuck of Illinois, and Alfonse Mensik of Washington,
Fifteen grandchildren,
Two great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Helen (Saviakas) Mensik, and one son, Ross Mensik.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Mensik on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM EST at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 425 N Central Ave, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Father Saju Vadakumpadan will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 Hwy 208, Lebanon, KY 40033 with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 14, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. A prayer service will be conducted at 7:00.

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Connie Ann Humphrey, 55

Posted by on Jul 12, 2016

Humphrey Mrs. Connie Ann Humphrey of Eastridge Cemetery Rd in Adair County was born on February 17, 1961 in Hardin County. She departed this life on July 9, 2016 at the University of Louisville Hospital after an illness. She was a nurse and homemaker. Mrs. Humphrey loved animals and rescued as many as she could. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Her longtime companion and fiancé: Barry Roution of Casey Creek,

One son: Gregory VanHeck of Casey Creek,

One brother: Ronnie VanHeck and wife Donna of Campbellsville,

Many stepsisters,

And a host of other family and friends.

At Mrs. Humphrey’s request, cremation rites were accorded her by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. There were no public services.LRPETTY LOGO

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Hugh Mack Garrett

Posted by on Jul 12, 2016

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Hugh Mack Garrett of Campbellsville, son of the late Henry T. Garrett and Mattie Tungate Garrett, was born April 4, 1926 in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 4:40 A.M., Monday, July 11, 2016 in Louisville. Age: 90
He was baptized in the Methodist faith when living in Louisville.
He was a retired farmer, factory employee and postal service employee.
He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a disabled veteran having suffered injuries on Normandy Hill.
He united in marriage to Mary Ann Fisher June 18, 1966.
Besides his wife, Mary Ann Garrett of Campbellsville, he is survived by seven sisters and one brother: Marguerite Sallee and Emmie Edwards and husband, Bobby of Campbellsville, Kitty Jarboe of Covington, Gladys Jean Childress of Louisville, Linda Quinn and husband, David of Harrodsburg and Audrey Kirkland and husband, Jerry, Shirley Richardson and husband, Leonard and Oliver Garrett and wife, Kathryn of Lebanon; one step-brother, John Sallee and wife, Gertie of Cincinnati, Ohio; a brother-in-law, William Earl Fisher and wife, Anna Marie of Smiths Grove; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Louise Sexton, one brother, Harlan Garrett and a sister-in-law, Eveline Riley.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones
BURIAL: Old Liberty Cemetery

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Bruce Edward Hartman, 61

Posted by on Jul 7, 2016

Hartman, BruceMr. Bruce Edward Hartman of Campbellsville was born in Lafayette, Indiana on December 4, 1953 to the late Harry and Donna (Busch) Hartman. He departed this life on July 4, 2016 in Sevierville, Tennessee after a sudden illness. He was 61 years and 7 months of age. Mr. Hartman was a retiree of the Alcoa Manufacturing plant in Lafayette. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Three children: Nicole Hartman-Young and husband Gary of Colorado, Jaime Seals and husband James of Mannsville, and Sara Hartman of Campbellsville,

Two step-children: Jamie Mills and Sammy Ross, both of Campbellsville,

One sister: Christine Stephens of Indiana,

One brother: Jeff Hartman and wife Betsy of Florida,

Three grandchildren: Gage Seals, Keylan Strong, and Leah Mills,

His companion: Tina Bingham Hartman of Campbellsville,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Hartman on Friday, July 8, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jimmy Bingham and Bro. Raymond Hollins will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, July 7, from 5:00-8:00 PM.LRPETTY LOGO

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Mary Frances Heistand Fair

Posted by on Jul 6, 2016

Mary Frances Heistand Fair, age 62, died Monday at the Jane Todd Crawford Memorial Hospital in Greensburg after an illness.

Mary was born January 22, 1954 in Marion County, Kentucky to the late Otha and Ruby Webb Heistand. She was also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers, Dorothy Graham, Maude Perkins, Finis Heistand and Edgar Heistand and a son-in-law, Kelvin Ritchie. She was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church.

She is survived by one son, Ray Fair of Campbellsville, two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Katherine Poling Chappel and her husband Jamie and Ruby Marlene Poling Ritchie all of Campbellsville. Two grandchildren Dylan Reeves of Hazard and Alexis Chappel of Campbellsville also survive along with two half-sisters, Lena Lootens of Erlanger and Rosalene Vickie Young of Pikeville, and two half-brothers Lloyd and Thomas Heistand of Lebanon.

Funeral services for Mary Frances Heistand Fair will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 9, 2016, at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial in the Green River Memorial Cemetery.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 pm Friday at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

The family request that expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to the family memorial fund which can be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at lyondewittberry.com

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