Rex Brown

Posted by on Jan 26, 2016

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Rex Brown of Campbellsville, son of the late Cecil Brown and Carrie Judd Brown, was born March 13, 1928, in Green County. He died at 11:59 A.M., Monday, January 25, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Saloma Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army and the United States Navy.
Rex was a member of Pitman Masonic Lodge 124 F & AM and a retired employee of Ford Motor Company. He had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He united in marriage to Patsy Dudgeon, who preceded him in death December 1, 2011.
He is survived by one son and three daughters: Cecil Brown and wife, Donna, Diana Sallee and husband, Doug and Donna Johnson and husband, Mark of Louisville and Deborah Perry and husband, Bill of Carlsbad, California; one step-son and two step-daughters: Tom Milby and wife, Phyllis, Jan Milby and Mary McVay and husband, Randy of Campbellsville; sixteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Aileen Morrisett of Louisville; one sister-in-law, Louise Brown, of Louisville; special friend, Preston Pyles of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Betty Cole February 13, 2013 and one brother, James Brown.

VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, January 29, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Sue Harris

Posted by on Jan 26, 2016

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Sue Harris of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Otha Dewey Hughes and Eliza Stanton Hughes, was born February 14, 1950, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 3:10 A.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 65
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Feathersburg Church of God.
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom Cafeteria in Campbellsville and Warren’s Grocery.
She united in marriage to Spot Harris September 17, 1967.
Besides her husband, Spot Harris of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons and one daughter: John Harris and wife, Lisa, Raymond Jody Harris and wife, Anna and Joanie Price and fiance’, Donald Lokovich of Campbellsville; fifteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters: Alfred Hughes and wife, Opal of Franklin, Indiana and Vera Faye Stants and Juanita Calhoun of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by eight brothers and four sisters: Bill Hughes, Moore Hughes, Jimmy Mike Hughes, J. B. Hughes, Delbert Lee Hughes, Rufus “Bootie” Hughes, Ray Hughes, John Hughes, Zelma Mae Gardner, Mary Lesley, Lillie Hughes and Sylvia Hughes.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 29, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Chris Copher and Bro. Raymond Atwood
BURIAL: Callahan Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MADE BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

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Imogene Yates

Posted by on Jan 26, 2016

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Imogene Yates of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James William Proffitt, Sr. and Melinda Fore Proffitt, was born March 22, 1930, in Knox County, Kentucky. She died at 3:37 P.M., Monday, January 25, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 85
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom Campbellsville after forty years of service.
She united in marriage to Clayton Yates, who preceded her in death May 28, 2000.
She is survived by one son and three daughters: Phillip Yates and wife, Chris and Norma Newton of Campbellsville, Sherry Cecil and husband, Greg of Franklin and Jewell Murray and husband, Lindsey of Georgetown; ten grandchildren: Amy Vibbert of Lexington, Jennifer Murray of North Vernon, Indiana, Michelle Fisher, Erica Wheatley and Ronnie Murray of Campbellsville, Michael Hovious of Lebanon, Chris Hovious of Louisville, Chad Haynes of Auburn, Kentucky, Paige Cecil of Franklin and Crystal Ducker of Georgetown; several great-grandchildren; one brother, J. W. Proffitt and wife, Viola of Lexington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by eight brothers and five sisters: Vernon Proffitt, Robert Proffitt, Bessie Roberts, Stacey Johnes, Effie Messer, Marclee Johnson and Rebecca Edmonson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Dannie Nelson

BURIAL: Old St. Francis of DeSales Catholic Church Cemetery

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Catherine McKinney

Posted by on Jan 25, 2016

McKinneyCatherine McKinney of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Howard Day and Eleanor Boyle Day, was born July 14, 1932 in E. St. Louis, Illinois. She died at 8:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ was a long-time and faithful member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple.
She united in marriage to Ernest McKinney who preceded her in death April 6, 1995.
She is survived by a maternal uncle, Col. Richard L. Boyle, USA Ret. of Nanuet, New York; several cousins; a host of church friends at Campbellsville Baptist Temple that were like family and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a brother Howard Day, Jr.
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VISITATION: After 9:00 A.M., Friday January 29, 2016 until time of Funeral service.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 29, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. B. C. Gillispie
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CAMPBELLSVILLE BAPTIST TEMPLE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Walter Douglas Noel

Posted by on Jan 25, 2016

Walter Douglas Noel of Louisville, son of the late Felbert Ray Noel and Pearl Gabehart Noel, was born February 9, 1934, in Casey County. He died at 8:48A.M., Monday, January 25, 2016 in Louisville. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Branham Tabernacle in Jeffersonville where he served for many years as a deacon.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He worked at Johnson Control Battery Plant.
Mr. Noel united in marriage to Mezetta Ann Campbell July 6, 1963.
Besides his wife Mezetta Noel, is survived by three sons: Michael Noel and Nathan Noel of Louisville and Joseph Noel and wife, Tina of Jeffersonville, Indiana; three brothers and two sisters: Edward Noel, Bennie Noel, Henry Noel, Martha Noel and Ruth Noel; several nieces and nephews many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers: Mary Elleen, Nellie, Marie, Mabel, Mamie Wanda Jean, Charles Shelby, Earl Ray and Samuel Lee.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Willard Collins

ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

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Jay Cox

Posted by on Jan 25, 2016

COXJay Cox of Campbellsville, son of the late Rufus Cox and Cora Bell Richerson Cox, was born July 20, 1928, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:12 A.M., Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Jay was a retired farmer as well as the owner of Cox Scrap Metal.
He united in marriage to Jewell Sallee on March 24, 1949. She preceded him in death May 15, 2013.
He is survived by two sons: Doug Cox and wife, Ann and Jason Cox and wife, Tammy of Campbellsville; ten grandchildren: Chasity Johnson, Brandon Cox, Clint Cox, Brooke Humphress, DJ Cox, Samantha Cox, Shania Cox, Mariah Cox, Dirt Cox and Spring Cox; six great-grandchildren; one brother, E. L. Cox and wife, Sue of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Rodney Cox.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Don Gowin

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Eleanor Parke

Posted by on Jan 25, 2016

Eleanor Parke of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Murrell and Voyce Pyles Murrell was born August 1, 1935 in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. She died at 10:15 P.M., Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Greensburg. Age: 80
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.
She united in marriage to Wallace Parke September 4, 1954. He preceded her in death December 20, 2015.
She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Sullivan and husband, Mike of Campbellsville; one daughter-in-law, Cheri Parke of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Sara Wilson and husband, Mike, Amanda Hughes and fiancé, Scott Hess of Campbellsville, Jason Sullivan of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Samantha Dale Sneed and special friend, Kyle Patrick Wilson of Ohio and Elizabeth Roos and husband, Christoffer of Sweden; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Gerline Finn and husband, Murey of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Sneed February 13, 20154, one son, Michael Parke July 23, 2015 and three sisters and one brother: Margaret Harlan, Gladys Blaydes, Maxine Clark and Garner Murrell.
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After 12:30 P.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. John Batcher
BURIAL: Murrell Family Cemetery in Metcalfe County
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DOANTIONS TO THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Arlene Milby

Posted by on Jan 23, 2016

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Arlene Milby of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Earl Skaggs and Mattie Matherly Skaggs was born February 14, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky.
She died at 10:05 P.M., Friday, January 22, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 75
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church.
She was a former employee of Sullivan Implement and Houchens.
She united in marriage to Billy Milby January 9, 1960.
Besides her husband, Billy Milby of Campbellsville she is survived by one daughter and one son: Karen Bruce and husband, Mike and Alan Milby and Marcia Bell of Mt. Sherman; three grandchildren: Kacy Bruce and wife, Christen of Campbellsville, Chad Bruce of Lexington and Richie Bell and wife, Jennifer of Elkhorn; three great-grandchildren: Jace Bruce, Claire Bruce and Cory Spurling; three sisters and one brother: Margaret Durham, Helen Brown, Mabel Sullivan and David Skaggs of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers: Anna Mary Skaggs, Ruby Miller, Albert Gwynn Skaggs and J.T. Skaggs.

VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Monday, January 25, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Drew Underwood and Jason Hood

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.

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Sylvia M. Barker, 73

Posted by on Jan 23, 2016

Barker PICMrs. Sylvia M. (Kozak) Barker of Campbellsville was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 28, 1942 to the late Joseph and Anna (Strelak) Kozak. She departed this life on January 20, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville at the age of 73 years and 23 days. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Barker was the homemaker and housewife of Phillip James, who survives.

Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her passing:
Seven children: James Wood of Campbellsville, Barbara Bomia of Michigan, Sherry Burgess and husband Phillip, John Wood and wife Cathy, and Marie Harvey, all of Campbellsville, Martha Harvey and companion Kevin Hall of Michigan, and Brian Harvey and wife Theresa of Greensburg,
33 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren,
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins, notably Brenda, Diane, Dawn, Barbara, Diana, and Arthur,
A brother-in-law: Kenneth Kukla of Chicago,
And several other extended family members and close friends.

She was also preceded in death by six siblings: George Kozak, Henry Kozak, Joseph Kozak, Jr., Donald Kozak, Barbara (Kozak) Kukla, and Tommy Kozak,

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Barker on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 25, from 9:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to the funeral fund. Those can be made online at lrpetty.com, or in person at the funeral home.LRPETTY LOGO

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Mary Ellen Dickens, 70 (UPDATED)

Posted by on Jan 23, 2016

Dickens PICMrs. Mary Ellen (Goode) Dickens was born on November 8, 1945 to Nellie (Hoosier) Goode and the late John Goode. She departed this life on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the University of Louisville Hospital. Mrs. Dickens was 70 years, 2 months, and 12 days of age. She was a homemaker and housewife to the late Billy Dickens, who preceded her in death in 2010. Mrs. Dickens professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

She leaves to cherish her memory:Her mother and Five children: Ricky Gabehart and fiance Mary Wesley of Campbellsville, Marie Daugherty and husband Bill of Bardstown, David Ford, Susan Reardon, and Billy Dickens, Jr. all of Greensburg,
Three siblings: Lanis Goode of Campbellsville, Maxine Blankenship of Greensburg, and Patty Sullivan of Lebanon,
Seventeen grandchildren,
Nine great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Dickens on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 26, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those made be made online at lrpetty.com or in person at the funeral home.LRPETTY LOGO

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