Vernetta “Net” Turner Hendrickson, 85

Posted by on May 8, 2015

Vernetta “Net” Turner Hendrickson, 85, of Campbellsville departed this life on, Friday, May 6, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Asure Lee Hendrickson.  She was the third child, born on the third day of the third month in 1930 to the late Owen Milburn and Mary B. Calhoun Turner.  She was born in Campbellsville, KY and was one of fourteen children.  She was preceded in death by three brothers, Owen William Turner and Paul Thomas Turner and four sisters, Bernice Richardson,Mary Simpson, Rosie Gaddie and Debra Turner.

Vernetta was a retired employee from the Fruit of the Loom Company.  Vernetta learned to play an old pump organ at the age of seven and started playing the piano at Pleasant Union at the age of 9.  She continued to play piano at Pleasant Union until she was 84 years old.  She played for the holiness churches, the Zion District Association and conventions for 27 years, the Twin District for 10 years.  She played at nearly every church in Campbellsville and surrounding counties.

She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Johnson and her husband, James of Campbellsville, a grandson, Corey Johnson; a granddaughter, Kennedy Johnson; three brothers, Ronnie Turner, of Campbellsville,  Tommie Turner of Louisville and Roderick Turner of North Carolina; five sisters, Betty Jean Graves and Carrie Grady, of Campbellsville and Wanda Cooper, Patricia Johnson and Virginia Brown, all of Louisville and a step-sister, Zannie Anderson of Campbellsville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 11th at the Pleasant Union Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 10th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

Condolences may be left at www.lyon-dewittfuneralhome.c0m

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Douglas White

Posted by on May 8, 2015

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Douglas White of Campbellsville, son of the late George W. White and Grace Hosmer White, was born March 7, 1921, in Bell County, Kentucky. He died at 7:05P.M., Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 94
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Soule Chapel United Methodist Church.
He was awarded three Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct Medal as he served in Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe during WWII and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant in the United States Army.
He was a retired farmer and was awarded the American Dairyman award.
He united in marriage to Edna Shreve October 25, 1947. She preceded him in death
November 4, 2011.
He is survived by one son, Danny White of Campbellsville; one son-in-law, Fred Phillips of Midland, Texas; three granddaughters: Michelle Cockrell and husband, Kip of Weatherford, Texas, Danielle Bedingfield and husband, Jeremy of Midland, Texas and Amber Ervin of Brownwood, Texas; five great-grandchildren: Jonathan Bedingfield, Kymberly Bedingfield, Hunter Cockrell, Kaden Cockrell and Isabella Ervin; one sister, Ann White Tucker of Horse Cave; special cousin Nolan Gilpin Jr., and special friend Buford Wilson of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jane White Phillips January 28, 2015 and two brothers: Donald Hosmer White and George L. “Jiggs” White May 15, 2011.

VISITAITON: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, May 11, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Loy and Rev. Travis Keltner

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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Coleman Hunt

Posted by on May 7, 2015

Coleman Hunt of Campbellsville, son of the late Hulette Hunt and Dionas Hunt, was born April 9, 1927, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church.
He was a retired farmer.
He is survived by two brothers and four sisters: Terry Hunt and wife, Paula, Sylvia Parrott, Darlene Gilpin and husband, Cecil and Phyllis Phillips and husband, George McGee of Campbellsville, Buel Hunt and wife, Betty of Algusta, Georgia and Beverly Duggin of Louisville; two sisters-in-law: Laquita Hunt and Doris Jean Hunt of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Carl Hunt November 29, 2002 and Shelby Hunt December 22, 2009.
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VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. T. Rafferty
BURIAL: Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church Cemetery
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Mattie Belle Bray, age 82

Posted by on May 6, 2015

Mattie Belle Bray, age 82, of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in Louisville.

Mattie was born July 6, 1932 in Taylor County, KY. She is the daughter of the late William and the late Margie (Davis) Bray.  She was also predeceased by her son, Rollin Viers, a brother, Junior Bray, a daughter, Verly Marie Brown and a sister, Dorothy Greer.

A homemaker, she raised eight children.  She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two daughters: Teresa Richardson of Louisville and Joy Rawlings of Lebanon; four sons: William Viers and his wife, Marilyn, Gary Viers, and his wife, Debbie and Randy Viers  all of Elk Horn and Larry Viers of Greensburg, KY seven grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildre and four great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 9th  at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, Campbellsville with Bro. Charles Steven Rawlings officiating.  Burial will be in Callahan Cemetery.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 8th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, Campbellsville, KY.

Online condolences may be posted at www.lyon-dewittfuneralhome.com

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Jimmy Raikes, 61

Posted by on May 1, 2015

Raikes PicMr. Jimmy Raikes, Campbellsville, the son of the late Bill and Christine Alberson Raikes, was born July 28, 1953 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday Louisville at the Hosparus Care Center. He was 61 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Latter Day Saint and was a automobile mechanic, having worked at Goodyear for over 19 years, where he was nicknamed “Okie Dokie”.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Donald and Peggy Raikes of Campbellsville; two daughters and sons-in-law: Jamia and Shane Murley of Campbellsville and Amy Raikes and Curtis Hartman of Casey County.
Also three brothers: Hubert and Edith Raikes and Herbert and Dola Raikes both of Bradfordsville, Billy Mattingly and fiancée Janice of Raywick; a sister: Gayle and Buddy McNear of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Cordie Raikes, Kaleigh Murley, Tyler Raikes and DJ Raikes all of Campbellsville and Brandon Sutton and Shawn Sutton of Snyder, Texas and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Raikes was preceded in death by three brothers: David Allen Raikes, Michael Raikes and Randall Raikes.

The funeral service for Mr. Jimmy Raikes will be conducted on Monday at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery in Marion County.
Visitation from 2-8 PM on Sunday and after 8 AM Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.
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Joseph Rufus Wade, 70

Posted by on Apr 30, 2015

Joseph Rufus Wade, the son of the John “Jack” and Bessie Gribbins Wade, was born June 14, 1944 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, April 30, 2015 in Taylor County as the result of an automobile accident. He was 70 years of age.
He was a lifelong farmer and worked planting a crop shortly before his death on Thursday.
He united in marriage to Maureen Jean Ward (Stamper), who preceded him in death on August 20, 2013.
Survivors include his sister: Ann Sutty of Campbellsville; his step-children: Michael L. Stamper of Radcliff, KY, Orlando Stamper, Jr. of Lawrenceburg, KY, Angela S. Brito of Wichita, KS, and Annette Webb of Milford, DE; six step-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Robert, Ernest and William Wade and a sister: Shirley Blankenship.
Cremation rites for Mr. Joseph Rufus Wade were chosen. There will be no public visitation or funeral.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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John Webster

Posted by on Apr 29, 2015

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John Webster of Campbellsville, son of Cynthia Moss Webster and the late Lawrence Lee Webster, was born August 14, 1953, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 7:20 P.M., Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 61
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Early’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
John was best known as a loving husband, caring father and grandfather and was a devoted Christian. In his past time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on hot rods with his son, Aaron.
He was an employee of Joy Mining in Lebanon.
He united in marriage to Bonnie Faulkner February 10, 1973.
Besides his wife, Bonnie Webster of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Aaron Webster and wife, Dawn and Leslie Sprowles and significant other, Ryan Shofner of Campbellsville; one granddaughter, McKayla Sprowles of Campbellsville; two-step-grandsons: Dustin Bennett and Dalton Bennett of Campbellsville; his mother, Cynthia Webster of Campbellsville; one brother, Bobby Webster and wife, Anita of Cane Valley; one sister-in-law, Beverly Lee of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Diana Carter.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 1, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Mark Price, Rev. Robert Morris and Rev. Paul J. Dicken
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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James Theodore “Thedie” Taylor, age 68

Posted by on Apr 25, 2015

James Theodore  “Thedie” Taylor, age 68, of Campbellsville died Thursday, April 23, 2015  at his home in Campbellsville.

Thedie was born was the son of the late Olie Bobinson and Willie May Taylor on December 4, 1946 in Green County.  He had worked as a farm and construction worker and as a meat cutter at Wise Slaughter House.  He married Lou Willie Smith in 1977 and she preceded him in death on July 29, 2004.  He was a member of the Pleasant Run Baptist Church.

He is survived by two daughters: Nichelle Taylor and Schemanda Taylor of Campbellsville; three step daughters, Sarah Edelen and Julie Hatcher of Campbellsville, and Celeste Black of Orlando, FL; and two step sons, Hearie Haskins and Harrison Haskins of Campbellsville, KY; 14 grandchildren12 great grandchildren.

The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 28th at First Baptist Church in Campbellsville where visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service at First Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

You may leave online condolences at www.lyon-dewittfuneralhome.com

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Jimmy Lee Mason, 36

Posted by on Apr 24, 2015

Jimmy MasonMr. Jimmy Lee Mason of Campbellsville passed from this life on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at his home. He was 36 years, 5 months, and 29 days of age. He was the son of Martha (Rakes) McFarland and the late James Ervin Mason, Sr. Mr. Mason professed faith in Christ and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Mr. Mason is survived by:
His mother and stepfather: Martha and Jeffrey McFarland of Liberty,
One sister: Kasey Mason of Liberty,
Two step-brothers: Jason Jeffries and Daniel Jones, both of Campbellsville,
One step-sister: Natasha Robertson of Campbellsville,
Seven aunts and uncles: Carolyn and Kenny Roller of Gravel Switch, Linda and Ricky Mattingly of Lebanon, Frances and Woody Henry of Columbia, Sharon Dotson of Lebanon, Bernard and Carissa Clark of Lexington, and Billy Jack Mason of Indiana,
Three nephews: James Mason, Jr., Landon Crews, and Dennis Levi Mason, all of Campbellsville,
Special friends: Marcia and Michael Rakes,
And a host of other family and friends.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Mason, Sr.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Jimmy Lee Mason on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 1:00 PM EST at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. President Raymond Burgess& Bro. Mark King will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Whited Cemetery, Hwy 1547, Liberty, Casey County, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, April 27, from 10:00 AM EST until time for the service.
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Judith Russell Vaughn

Posted by on Apr 22, 2015

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Judith Russell Vaughn of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Arnold Russell, Sr. and Dorothy Hagedorn Russell, was born May 2, 1950, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 64
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Parker-Kalon Division.
She is survived by one daughter, Amy Vaughn and significant other, Jesse Morgan of Campbellsville; three granddaughters: Chloe Layne Decker, Olivia Vaughn Morgan and Sophia Gregory Morgan of Campbellsville; one brother and one sister: “Biff” Russell and wife, Evelyn of Campbellsville and Ms. Pat Russell of Louisville; one niece and one nephew: Amanda Hurtgen and husband, Eric and Adam Russell and wife, Heather of Campbellsville; several great-nieces and great-nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 24, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Adam Russell
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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