Annie Ernestine Pierce

Posted by on Jan 15, 2015

Annie Ernestine Pierce of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Robert Paxton and Lorena Sublett Paxton, was born October 29, 1917 in Green County, Kentucky. She died at 6:50 A.M., Thursday, January 15, 2015, in Campbellsville. Age: 97
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Charles Reesor Pierce January 6, 1940. He preceded her in death December 5, 2004.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Charles Randall Pierce and special friend, Helen Case of Louisville and Marilyn Terry and husband, William of Paducah; four grandchildren: Gina Spurling Eagan and husband, Richard of Concord, North Carolina, Vernon O.C. Spurling, II of Taylorsville, Cara Terry of Lexington and Amy Hutchinson and husband, Joe of Glasgow; three great-grandchildren: Sophie Hutchinson of Glasgow, Lauren Lee and husband, Brandon of Concord, North Carolina and Brandon Allen Bell of Columbia, South Carolina; one great-granddaughter, Annabell Lee; two sisters: Hazel Squires of Campbellsville and Willetta Dangerfield of Ft. Worth, Texas; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Henry Coleman Pierce and one brother and two sisters: Joseph Paxton, Mamie Davis and Carrie Biggs.
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VISITATION: After 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy
BURIAL: Bethlehem Cemetery, Green County, Kentucky

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Raymond “Bill” Walters

Posted by on Jan 15, 2015

Raymond Bill” Walters of Campbellsville, son of the late Albert Walters and Lucy Garnett Walters, was born January 2, 1927, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:45 A.M., Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Early’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
He was a retired employee of General Electric and a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was a member of the Salt River Masonic Lodge #110 F & A M in Mt. Washington, Kentucky and also a Kentucky Colonel.
He united in marriage to Augusta Brown August 11, 1952. She preceded him in death October 3, 2001.
He is survived by one son and one daughter: Mitchell Walters and wife, Deborah of Leitchfield and Patty Brown and husband, Russell of Edmonton; eight grandchildren: Ryan Brown and Shelby Brown of Edmonton; Shane Brown of Rockingham, North Carolina, Jamie Stump of Horse Cave and Billy Walters, Brandy Walters, Brian Walters and Kevin Brown of Campbellsville; twelve great-grandchildren: Sarah Brown, Kelsey Brown, Tarran Brown, Alyssa Brown, Brent Holder, Gracie Stump, Evie Stump, Elliott Stump, Sean Stump, Mason Jackson, Madison Walters and Carter Short; one brother and three sisters: David Walters, Lois Richardson and Barbara Pike of Campbellsville and Virginia Shively of Iowa; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two daughters: Barbara Jean Brown January 23, 2003 and Elizabeth “Libby” Ann Ryan June 18, 1995; a granddaughter, Christina Brown and one brother and one sister: Herbert Walters and Edith Lawson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, January 16, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Mark Price
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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Billy Gene Blankenship

Posted by on Jan 14, 2015

Billy Gene Blankenship of Campbellsville, son of the late Genie Blankenship and Lovie Dile Blankenship, was born November 15, 1936, in Green County, Kentucky. He died at 2:35 P.M., Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in Louisville.
Age: 78
He was a retired fork lift driver with Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Rachel DeWitt December 6, 1958.
Besides his wife, Rachel Blankenship, he is survived by one son and two daughters: Michael Blankenship and wife, Glenda of Bowling Green, Chasity Lococo and husband, Dave of Louisville and Debbie Foley and husband, Ronnie of Summersville; five grandchildren: Brandie Young and husband, Clint, Megan Blankenship and Wade Howard of Bowling Green, Vincent Lococo and Anna Lococo of Louisville; two great-grandchildren: Nicole Young and Brandon Young; one brother, Gilbert “Bill” Blankenship of Georgetown; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: James Clifton Blankenship and Jimmy Blankenship.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 16, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Shaun Caudill
BURIAL: Bethlehem Cemetery in Green County, Kentucky

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Rupert Brown, 54

Posted by on Jan 14, 2015

Mr. Rupert Brown, age 54 of Campbellsville, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 in Elizabethtown at the Hardin Memorial Hospital.
He was the son of the Betty Blackburn Tucker of Columbia and the late: Rupert Brown.
He was a Journeyman Mechanic in HVAC and served his country in the United States Army.Veteran Appreciation
Survivors include a daughter: Angi Brown Milby of Harned, KY.
Two sons: Rupert Brown III of Big Springs, TX and Rufus Clay Brown of Salisbury, North Carolina.
A half-brother: Christopher Brown of KY.
6 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family has chosen cremation and services will be private.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

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Scott Williams

Posted by on Jan 14, 2015

Scott Williams of Buffalo, son of Louise Pierce Williams Manasco and the late Kenneth Williams was born July 2, 1965 in Iowa City, Iowa. He died at 11:30 P.M., Sunday, January 11, 2015 in Buffalo. Age: 49
He served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1984 to 1988 as a hawk missile mechanic.
He was an employee of McGinnis Construction Company and a farmer.
He enjoyed all outdoor activities especially hunting and fishing.
He is survived by two daughters and one son: Erica Williams of Preston, Iowa, Alyssa Clifton and husband, Bruce of Davenport, Iowa, and Kevin Williams of Springbrook, Iowa; two grandchildren, Jada and Noah Clifton; mother and step-father, Louise and Jesse Manasco of Campbellsville; four brothers and three sisters and spouses: Doug and Julie Williams of Campbellsville, Steve and Sherri Williams of Greensburg, Debbie and Dale Murphy of Chesapeake, Virginia, Greg and Lisa Williams and Jackie and Jim Pieper of Davenport, Iowa, Jeff and Dawn Williams of Springdale, Arkansas and Kathy Henderson and Ron Schmacht of East Moline, Illinois; the mother of his children and lifelong friend, Dianna Behn of Springbrook, Iowa; several nieces and nephews and other extended family members, including his special cousins, John Bowen and David Hunt.

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There will be no visitation.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Freddie Thompson
BURIAL: Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OFSYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

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Miss Lucille Kirtley

Posted by on Jan 13, 2015

Miss Lucille Kirtley of Springfield, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ezra Kirtley and Aileen Graham Kirtley, was born June 11, 1932, in Taylor County, Kentucky.
She died at 12:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in Springfield. Age: 82
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Kroger.
She is survived by one sister, Louise Raley of Springfield; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: Ezra Kirtley, Jr., Katherine Benningfield and Eleanor Glaser.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M until 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Parrot & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Mike O’Neal

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Rev. David Lyons

Posted by on Jan 7, 2015

Rev. David Lyons of Campbellsville, son of the late Mike Lyons and Maudie Campbell Lyons, was born June 12, 1932 in Carter County, Kentucky. He died at 3:45 A.M., Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 82
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
He was a retired Southern Baptist minister.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army. He received the Army of Occupation Medal Germany and the National Defense Service Medal.
He united in marriage to Sue Hanna, who preceded him in death.
He united in marriage to Pat Wells March 3, 1990.
Besides his wife, Pat Lyons, he is survived by one son, Michael David Lyons and wife, Tara of Lexington; four step-children: David Durham and Dan Durham and wife, Leslie of Campbellsville, Rebecca Smith and husband, Rev. John Smith of Munfordville and Beverly Phillips and husband, Mike of Owensboro; two grandchildren: Hanna Reagan Lyons and Taylor Isabella Lyons; nine step-grandchildren: Sean Phillips, Todd Phillips, Brent Phillips, Jordan Smith, Hunter Smith, Jessica Durham, Holly Durham, Sarah Durham and Zachary Durham; one step-great-granddaughter, Chandler Durham; one brother and four sisters: Mike Lyons of Seminole, Florida, Jessie James of Greenup, Lucille Dameron of Dayton, Ohio, Elizabeth Norwood and husband, Bill of Cleveland, Tennessee and Janet Harris and husband, Tom of Grayson; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a son, Norman Dean Lyons and four brothers and one sister: Chester Lyons, Albert Lyons, Ed Lyons, Leslie Lyons and Ruth Holbrook.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 9, 2015 at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE: 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 9, 2015 at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Walters

BURIAL: 12:00 Noon, Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Stuart-Partin Cemetery in Knox County, Kentucky with full military honors by the
DAV Chapter 158 Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD BE DONATIONS TO LOTTIE MOON MISSIONS OFFERING, % LOWELL AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Johnnie Bea Greninger

Posted by on Jan 6, 2015

Johnnie Bea Greninger, age 76, of Mannsville, died Friday, January 2, 2015 in Louisville.

She was born April 9, 1938 in Hartford, Alabama to the late David and Margaret Waters Norris.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Greninger.

She leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Debra Bohanon, of Mannsville, KY, Dena Hobbs Davis, of Aurora, IL and Dina Huffman, of Buffalo, KY; a brother, Rev. Jerry Norris, of Dothan, AL and two sisters, Linda Grayson, of Goshen, AL and Mattie Lou Bynum, of Perry, GA; sixteen grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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Michael “Mike” Russell

Posted by on Jan 4, 2015

Harold Michael “Mike” Russell, of Lexington Kentucky, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Harold Cleveland Russell and Billie Cox Russell, was born July 11, 1966, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:40 P.M., Wednesday, December 24, 2014, in Lexington. Age 48
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville.
Mike graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Architecture. Among his endeavors, he drew mechanic drawings for an inventor, and lived in Savannah, Georgia to work with AmeriCorps as a lead builder for Habitat for Humanity. Upon returning to Kentucky, he made his home in Lexington, Kentucky where he enjoyed a long career as a highly-skilled craftsman for Prajna Design, a firm known for creating and building unique homes and public spaces in Lexington and surrounding counties as well as New York, Wisconsin, Michigan and the Bahamas. He had a love for the water, sailing, building boats, creating art, growing tomatoes and appreciated a wide-genre music, literature and travel far and wide. Mike leaves his family, many, many friends and his beloved dog, Misha.
He is survived by one sister, Kym Russell, and niece, Davies Rushing of Lexington, and one brother, Dr. Dirk Russell and wife, Dr. Andrea Russell of Canton, Georgia; three nieces and one nephew: Madelyn Russell, Jillian Russell, Ava Russell, Luke Russell of Canton, Georgia.
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The family would like to invite everyone to an informal Remembrance Service on Saturday, January 10th, 2015, with visitation starting at 3:00 P.M. and the service at 4:00 P.M. The service will be held at Lexington Friends Meeting House, located at 649 Price Ave. Lexington Kentucky, 40508.

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Robin Lynn Raymor, 57

Posted by on Jan 4, 2015

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Robin Raynor

Mrs. Robin Lynn Raynor, age 57, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Campbellsville, passed away on Friday in Dayton.

Survivors include her father and step-mother: Everett and Freda Wilson of Campbellsville.

A daughter: LeeAnn Asher of Dayton, Ohio.

A sister: Dana Coomer of Dayton, Ohio.

A step-sister: Patty Keltner of Columbia; two step-brothers: Greg and James Scott, both of Campbellsville.

Two grandchildren: Bryce and Ayden Asher, both of Dayton.

A niece: Brooke Coomer and a great-niece: Payton Banks and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Norwood C. Raymor in 2008.

The funeral service for Mrs. Robin Lynn Raymor, will be Wednesday at 12 Noon at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery.

Visitation after 10:00 A.M until time for service at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

Memorials are suggested to the donation of Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.

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