Ralph Moss, age 94

Posted by on Feb 26, 2015

Ralph Moss, 94, of Conyers, Georgia, formerly of Campbellsville, died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Abbey Hospice where he was surrounded in love.

Born October 28, 1920, on a farm in Campbellsville, he was the son of late Thomas Guinn and Emma Thomas Skaggs Moss.  Ralph was a retired farmer and member of Salem Baptist Church.  Ralph lived in Campbellsville until 2011 when he and his wife, Barbara, moved to Georgia to live with their daughter and her family.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Riley Moss.

He is also survived by 2 sons, Paul Thomas and his wife Judy of Lexington and Richard Dudley of Louisville, as well as a daughter, Janice Moss-Brown and her husband, Gregory, of Conyers, Georgia; 3 grandchildren, P.J., AnnaGrace and MayaFaith, and one great grandson, Zachary. He is also survived by one brother, Hugh Moss and his wife, Betty of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Moss, who perished in 1941 while serving his country in WWII.

Ralph loved his family, his God and church, and the land he farmed and cared for for so many years.  Ralph was a hard worker and he loved his community.  While in Taylor County, where he lived for 90 years of his 94 years, he never met a stranger and was known and loved by many.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, at Lyon-Dewitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville with the Revs. Michael Goodwin, Al Hardy and Ken Foreman officiating over the service.  Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery.

The family request visitation prior to the service on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Family requests expressions of sympathy be donations to Gideon Bibles or a hospice or your choice.

Read More

Kenneth E. Riddle

Posted by on Feb 24, 2015

Kenneth E. Riddle of Campbellsville, son of Wilbur Riddle and the late Laverne Wright Riddle, was born February 10, 1950 in Georgetown, Kentucky. He died Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 65
He was a retired automobile repair employee.
He is survived by one son and two daughters: Kenneth Austin Riddle of Campbellsville, Charlotte Cutter and Shelly Wood of Frankfort; four grandchildren: Nicholas Cutter, Dylan Denney Cutter, Garryn Wood and Christopher Wood; five brothers and eight sisters: Wilbur “Jeffry” Riddle, Danny Riddle, Eddie Riddle, Adam Riddle, Wilbur Riddle, Jr., Lori Matthews, Jennifer Jones, Candy Williamson, Bonnie Kidd, Melissa Gail Fugate, Betsy Blair, Lena Browning and Shirley Wright; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
_______________

VISITATION: 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul W. Patton

BURIAL: Peaks Mill Christian Church Cemetery,Franklin County, Kentucky

Read More

Phillip McDonald, age 73

Posted by on Feb 22, 2015

Phillip Day McDonald, age 71, of Greensburg died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at his home.

He was born April 13, 1943 in Campbellsville to the late Granville and Ophelia Tungate McDonald.  He was a builder and enjoyed farming, gardening and his dog.

Surviving are his children, Larry McDonald and his wife, Emma of Florida, Sandra Glidewell and her husband, George of Shepherdsville, Douglas McDonald and his wife, Robin of Greensburg, Tammy McDonald, of Greensburg and Sara McDonald of Louisville; eight grandchildren, Derik McDonald, Melissa Marshall, Khristina Glidewell, Jessica McDonald, Chad McDonald, Amberlyn McDonald, Ashley Sullivan, Tamara Knowles and Savanna McDonald; a great-granddaughter, Kaycen McDonald; a sister, Burdis Burress and her husband, Lester, of Campbellsville and brothers, Vonald McDonald and his wife, Jewell, of Louisville, Buel McDonald and his wife, Evelyn of Liberty, David McDonald and his wife, Fran and George McDonald and his wife, Diane of Campbellsville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday at Jones Chapel United Church with burial to follow in the Jones Chapel Church Cemetery.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

You may leaves condolences at www.lyon-dewittfuneralhome.com

Read More

Phillip Harold “Phil” Hicks, age 59

Posted by on Feb 21, 2015

Phillip Harold “Phil” Hicks, age 59 of Campbellsville passed away unexpectedly at 2:30 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2015 while a patient at the Jewish Heart and Lung Center in Louisville, KY.

Phil was born July 14, 1955 to the late Delmar and Edith Glover Hicks in Campbellsville, KY.  He is survived by his wife, Donna Taylor Hicks; his three sons, Phillip “Matt” Hicks and his wife, Kresha of Connersville, IN, Gregory Hicks and his wife, Jessica and James Hicks and his fiancé, Heather Bray of Campbellsville; his two daughters, Lorrie Hicks and Tessa Hux, of Campbellsville; 15 grandchildren and his three brothers, Ronnie Hicks and his wife, Sharon, Richard Hicks and his wife, Betty and Carl Hicks and his wife, Brenda, all of Campbellsville.

He was preceded in death by four sisters, Carolyn Grammer, Ida Hicks, Sue Miller and Wilma Abell as well as three brothers, Howard Hicks, Larry Hicks and Russell Hicks.

Phil displayed wisdom and drive throughout his life, frequently pursuing new challenges such as opening and operating various local businesses including auto repair, wrecker services, bail bonds and even a restaurant.  He retired from Visteon Corporation in Connersville, IN where he also served as a chief union steward for the local UAW.  His sensible approach to life and genuine sensitivity towards others resulted in his being well loved and respected by almost everyone he came in contact with.  His generous spirit and desire to support his community developed into a natural affinity for public service which channeled into his providing notary and paralegal services, serving as a volunteer firefighter, a police officer for a number of years and also a private investigator.  Most recently, Phil worked as the manager of Arrow Head Ranch and Green River Lake Commons.  He was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Connersville Masonic Lodge.  In his spare time, he enjoyed playing guitar and spending time with his grandchildren.  He had a deep love of gospel music and a strong Christian belief system.

The final celebration of Phillip Hicks” life will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 25th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Grammer officiating.  Burial will follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

The family request visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

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

Read More

Wilda “Joey” Arnett

Posted by on Feb 21, 2015

Wilda Joyce “Joey” Arnett of Elkhorn, daughter of the late Fonzie Farmer and Bonnie Gabehart Farmer was born in Louisville, Kentucky, March 1, 1940.
She died February 20, 2015, in Taylor County. Age: 74
She was a former employee of Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company and UPS.
She is survived by a brother and sister: Doug Farmer and wife, Jo of Campbellsville and Brenda Denney and husband, James of Louisville; six nieces and nephews: Jacki Denney and special friend, Jimmy Davis, Jimmy and Renae Denney, Amanda and Robbie Settles, Kyle Farmer and Krissy, Todd Farmer and Julie and Kent Farmer; several great nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Scott Arnett, September 19, 2002.

_____________________________________

VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Robbie Spencer

BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery

FAMLY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO THE JONES CHAPEL CEMETERY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Read More

Dennis Holmes, age 50

Posted by on Feb 20, 2015

Dennis Holmes, age 50, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Campbellsville, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in Louisville.
He is survived by his brothers Donald Holmes and his wife, Julie of Edmonton, David Holmes and his wife, Faye, and Daniel Holmes of Campbellsville.
Funeral service will be conducted at 12 noon Tuesday, February 24th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville with Bro. Charles Holmes officiating.
The family request visitation Tuesday prior to the funeral from 9 am until noon. Private burial will follow at Jesus Name Church Cemetery.

Read More

Doris Huff, age 83

Posted by on Feb 20, 2015

Doris Huff, age 83 of Campbellsville died Friday, February 20, 2015 in Campbellsville.

Doris was born June 5, 1931 in Taylor County, to the late Richard and Sylvia Livesay Sallee.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry “Brownie” Huff.

She was a member of Hogard’s Chapel United Methodist Church where she was active with the United Methodist Women.

She is survived by her daughter Vanessa Huff-Guyton and her husband Joe, two grandchildren, Cory Myers and Kathryn Guyton and her sisters, Willine Bowman and Nadine Milsap, all of Campbellsville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 23rd at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, February 22nd at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hogard’s Chapel United Methodist Church.

Read More

UPDATED ARRANGEMENTS: Lucy Helen Shofner Skaggs, 83

Posted by on Feb 15, 2015

Lucy SkaggsMrs. Lucy Helen (Shofner) Skaggs of Campbellsville passed from this life peacefully on February 14, 2015 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Campbellsville. She was 83 years, 5 months, and 1 day of age. She was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Lillie Morning (Hedgespeth) Shofner. Mrs. Skaggs was a homemaker and matriarch of a large, well-respected family. She professed faith in Christ, and was a member of the Zion Separate Baptist Church. Mrs. Skaggs was the wife of Ernest Skaggs, Jr., who preceded her in death in February, 2006.

Mrs. Skaggs leaves to carry her legacy:
Eleven children: Joyce Skaggs Cole and husband Ken of Louisville, Mary Bright and husband Tony of Campbellsville, Eyvonee Skaggs of Mt. Washington, Garry Skaggs and wife Diane of Raywick, David Skaggs and companion Pam of Campbellsville, Annette Bolin and husband Steve of Campbellsville, Robert Skaggs and wife Barbara of Campbellsville, John Wesley Skaggs of Bardstown, Tammy Morgan and husband Gary of Eubank, Jerrit Skaggs and wife Teresa of Campbellsville, and Julie Ann Yates and husband Robert of Lebanon,
Twenty-three grandchildren,
A host of great and great-great-grandchildren,
And several other extended family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by:
Two sons: Ronald Lee Skaggs and Lawrence DeWayne Skaggs,
Six siblings: Nora Sprowles, Ruth Gumm, Roscoe Shofner, Herman Shofner, John Shofner & Thomas Shofner

UPDATED ARRANGEMENTS: THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE SATURDAY AT 11 AM AT THE L.R. PETTY FUNERAL HOME WITH BURIAL IN THE ZION CEMETERY.
VISITATION FROM 5-8 PM ON FRIDAY.

Mrs. Skaggs will be laid to rest beside her husband, and will carried there by her sons.Logo

Read More

Eddie Graham, Sr.

Posted by on Feb 14, 2015

Eddie Graham, Sr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Edward Graham and Frances Graham Creech, was born November 24, 1940, in Peru, Indiana. He died at 7:48 P.M., Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Louisville. Age: 74
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
He was a retired technician/operator with Tennessee Gas Transmissions in Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Joyce Jones February 6, 1960.
Besides his wife, Joyce Jones Graham, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Eddie Graham, Jr. and wife, Lisa of Dayton, Ohio and Cindy Scott and husband, Anthony of Scottsville; five grandchildren: Caley Melton, Corey Melton, Tori Graham, Callie Watson and Payton Watson; two brothers and two sisters: Mike Creech and wife, Kathy of Cedar Lake, Indiana, Jerry Creech and Linda Freeborn of Steger, Illinois and Suellen Blanchette of Hoopeston, Illinois; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Creech.
_______________

VISITATION:5-8 P.M., Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 16, 2015 at
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Walters and Rev. B. C. Gillispie

BURIAL:Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE
DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR LOWELL AVENUE BAPTIST
CHURCH FAMILY LIFE CENTER AND MAY BE MADE AT
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Read More

Kenneth “Kenny” Bryant, 68

Posted by on Feb 12, 2015

MotorcycleMr. Kenneth Allen Bryant of Campbellsville, passed from this life on February 9, 2015 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. He was 68 years, 1 month, and 25 days of age. Mr. Bryant was a carpenter by trade, and built several homes in and around Taylor County. He was the son of the late Velouris and Hazel Marei (Dudgeon) Bryant.

Mr. Bryant is survived by:
One son: Shannon Allen Bryant of Campbellsville,
Two daughters: Georgia Marie Childers of Bowling Green, and Savannah Boone of Hodgenville,
One brother: David “Blue” Bryant of Campbellsville,
One sister: Ruby Faye Rose of Campbellsville,
And several other friends and family.

Cremation was accorded Mr. Bryant. A memorial service will be held at a later date, and will be announced by the family.

Logo

Read More