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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 5, 2014
Mrs. Shelby Jean (Liggett) McClements, of Campbellsville, passed away peacefully at her home on December 5, 2014. She was 78 years, 10 months, and 3 days of age. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Clarence and Hattie Beatrice (Richards) Liggett. She retired from Square D (Schneider Electric Co.) in Lexington in August of 1993, and spent the rest of her years being a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is survived by:
Two sons: Lee Gaines and wife Leslie of Campbellsville, and John Gaines and wife Faye of Lancaster,
Three daughters: Ruth-Anne Hurst of Lexington, Margaret Jean Arzaria and husband Junior of Elizabethtown, and Donna Jones and husband Charles of San Antonio, TX,
One step-son: David McClements of Lexington,
Six siblings: Nancy Raffitt of Nicholasville, Marie Elam and husband Asa of Mt. Sterling, Carl Liggett of Mt. Sterling, Robert Liggett of Camargo, Kelly Liggett and wife Barbara of Winchester, and Bessie Liggett of Ohio,
A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other extended family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Shelby Jean McClements conducted at 1:30 PM on December 8, 2014 at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery, 6980 Danville Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356, where her beloved husband Melvin lies at rest. Dr. Wesley Paul, Hosparus of Green River Chaplain, will be officiating. Interment will follow in the cemetery.
The family will receive visitors on Monday, December 8, from 9:00-11:00 AM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Dec 5, 2014

Jean Brockman, age 90, of Campbellsville died Thursday, December 4, 2014 in Greensburg.
Emma Jean was born, November 23, 1924 in Taylor County, KY to the late Robert M. and Delta Lou Cravens Gore. She married the late Howard “Hootie” Brockman on January 1, 1949 and was also preceded in death by a brother, Harvey R. Gore. Jean was a member of the Spurlington United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son, David Howard Brockman of Campbellsville; a daughter, Paula June Judd and her husband Jerry Lane, of Summersville; two sisters, Magdaline Dudgeon and Rebecca “Becky” Blankenship and her husband, Tom, of Columbia; one grandson, Timothy Alan ‘Tim” Brockman, one step-grandson, Trenity Lane Judd and his wife, Brittany and a great-grandson, Kaizer Michael Brockman; a brother, H.C. “Boss” Gore and his wife, Maye of Campbellsville and a host of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 7th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, in Campbellsville with Bro. Roger Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Tim Brockman, Trent Judd, Lawrence Brockman Jr. , Donald Brockman, Henry “Bur” Harrison and Hal Wayne Gore.
The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 5, 2014
Dorothy Harden Bryant of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Frank Richard Goode and Ruth Bernard Goode, was born June 21, 1941, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. She died at 9:02 P.M., Thursday, December 4, 2014, peacefully, after a brief illness. Age 73
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church.
She was a retired bookkeeping employee.
She united in marriage to William “Billy” Harden December 6, 1958. He preceded her in death October 5, 2011.
She united in marriage to David T. “Blue” Bryant May 6, 2013.
Besides her husband, David T. “Blue” Bryant, she is survived by two sons and one daughter: Ronnie Harden and wife, Debbie of Campbellsville, Tommy Harden and wife, Sherry of Lancaster and Sandra Kay Miller and husband, Cole of White Mills; five grandchildren: Wyatt Miller, Dillon Miller, Jacob Lee, Kyle Lee and Shelby Harden; several great-grandchildren; five special nieces: Amy Alexander, DeAnna Young, Mary Adams, Samantha Morton, and Megan Goode and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Morton.
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VISITATION: 5-8 P.M., Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 8, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Larry “Fella” Wilson
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Dec 1, 2014
Robert A. White, age 89, of Knifley departed this life on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at 4:00 a.m. at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betsy White and a brother, Ray White.
He is survived by three sisters, Arlie Scott, of Aurora, IL, Loretta Logan, of Chicago, IL and Dimple D. Smith of Seaside, CA, a host of nieces and nephews and a special niece and nephew, Patsy White and Eddie Jones.
Mr. Robert was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a farmer and had retired from Parker Kalon in Campbellsville, KY.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, December 3rd at the Eunice Church of God, located at 12515 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY with burial in the White Cemetery, Knifley, KY.
The family request visitation on Wednesday, December 3rd, after 11:00 a.m. EST at the Eunice Church of God until time for the funeral.
Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 1, 2014
Elizabeth Anne Hall Burress, wife of Allen L. Burress, succumbed on November 28, 2014, after a ten-year illness.
She was born Elizabeth Anne Hall on February 19, 1938 to Dr. Michael M. Hall and Mrs. Elizabeth Shively Hall, of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
She obtained degrees from Campbellsville High School, Agnes Scott College, Vanderbilt and Western Kentucky University.
She married Allen L. Burress in 1960. Allen and she lived in Nashville, Tennessee for over ten years while having their three children, Allen, Jr., John and Elizabeth. In the early 70s, they moved back to Campbellsville, Kentucky to be with their families.
Anne had a wonderful career at Campbellsville High School. She taught English, French and served as the librarian for 27 years. To say that Anne was an avid reader is an understatement. There was not a time when she was well that she wasn’t reading one or more books. She loved the outdoors and traveling. When not reading, she was tending one of her gardens, hunting for wildflowers with Bea Montgomery or on the lake with Allen. She played with several bridge clubs over the years. Later in life, she enjoyed spending the winters in Orange Beach, Al. She was a member of the DAR and Bethel First Presbyterian Church.
Anne was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Abby Hall Carter and one son, Allen Lee Burress, Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Allen L. Burress, son, Dr. John W. Burress and his wife Dr. Vicki Modest of Weston, MA, also a daughter, Elizabeth B. Bowden (Jameson). She has five grandchildren, Emily, Jessica, Ellie and Grace Burress, of Weston, MA and Alexander Hale of Louisville, KY. She has one brother, Mike Hall, Sr. (Lennie), of Campbellsville. In addition, Anne has three nephews: Don Henderson, Lee Henderson and Michael Hall, Jr. and two nieces: Michelle Hall O’Rourke and Abby Carter Emanuelson, along with their respective families.
The family wishes to thank all the wonderfully special people who have helped care for Anne over the last ten years. She would not have been with us so long had it not been for all of you.
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
Visitation: Friday, December 5, 2014, from 5 to 8.
Funeral: Saturday, December 6, 2014, 11am with burial immediately following at Bethel Cemetery.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 29, 2014
Robert Dale Martin of Knifley, son of the late Shirley Lee Martin, Sr. and Betty Sue Chaney Martin was born August 25, 1964, in La Porte Indiana.
He died at 4:40 P.M., Thursday, November 27, 2014 in Columbia. Age: 50
He united in marriage to Marcie Greenwell September 27, 1986.
Besides his wife, Marcie Martin, he is survived by two sons and one daughter: Nathanial Robert Martin of Knifley, Chase Ryan Martin and wife, Mary of Russell Springs, Autumn Jewell Burton and husband Jeremy of Columbia; two grandchildren: Aubree Renee Owens and Kaia Renley Martin and an unborn grandson; three brothers and two sisters: Shirley Lee Martin, Jr. and wife, wife, Maria of Monticello, Dennis Martin and wife, Louise and Daniel Martin and wife, Shannon of Knifley, Teresa Zuwacki and husband Richard of Walkerton, Indiana and Sandy Mayes of La Porte, Indiana; one sister-in-law, Lynn Martin of English, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Lee Martin.
VISITATION: After 9:00 A.M., Monday
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 1, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Harold Dupps
BURIAL: Martin Family Cemetery in Adair County
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 28, 2014

Tim Cox of Campbellsville, son of the late Lewis Rudolph Cox and Ruth Herron Cox, was born October 13, 1958, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 6:15 P.M., Thursday, November 27, 2014 in Campbellsville. Age: 56
He was employed as a welder.
He united in marriage to Donna Barnett June 26, 1998.
Besides his wife, Donna Barnett Cox of Campbellsville, he is survived by one brother and one sister: Mike Helm and wife, Pam and Sue Helm Farmer and husband, Richard of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 30, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul W. Patton
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Nov 26, 2014
Colby Jade Thompson, age 20, of Greensburg died Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Green County.
Colby was born November 17, 1994 and was a 2013 graduate of Green County High School. He worked at Amazon in Campbellsville and enjoyed cars, computers and video games.
He is survived by his mother, Pennie Akin and her husband, Tom, of Greensburg; his father, Chris Karnes, of Columbia; a brother, Brett Huff; five sisters, Sydney Akin, Sarah Akin, Sienna Akin, Skylar Akin and Symphany Akin, all of Greensburg; a step-sister, Shauna Akin of Columbia; his grandmother, Linda Thompson, of Greensburg; his grandfather, Rollie Thompson, of Mt. Sherman; his step-grandparents, Glen and Ramona Akin, of Columbia and several other relatives and friends.
His grandparents, Donna and Due Karnes preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. EST Saturday, November 29th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial in the Taylors Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm Friday, Nov. 28th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Sign the guest book and leave tributes at http://www.lyon-dewittfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Colby-Thompson
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 25, 2014
Mary E. Goodin Caulk of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Elmer Goodin and Minnie Farmer Goodin, was born October 5, 1927, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 5:00 P.M., Monday, November 24, 2014 in Campbellsville. Age 87
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
She was retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after twenty-two years of service.
She united in marriage to James Benningfield October 27, 1947. He preceded her in death September 17, 1960.
She united in marriage to James R. Caulk June 30, 1972.
Besides her husband, James R. Caulk, she is survived by six sons and three daughters: Larry Benningfield and wife, Becky, Elizabeth Cox, and husband, Rodger of Campbellsville, Bob Benningfield and wife, Diane of Columbia, Susie McGrannahan and husband, Andrew of Lexington, Roger Benningfield and wife, Ellen of Lincolnton, North Carolina, Terry Benningfield and wife, Cindy, James R. Caulk Jr., and wife, Cricket, Keith Caulk and Patty Peagle and husband, Eddie of Indianapolis, Indiana; one son-in-law Matthew Sloderbeck of Noblesville, Indiana; twenty-four grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister: Billy Goodin and wife, Sue, Gene Goodin and wife, Teresa and Pat Thompson of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Sloderbeck and three brothers and three sisters: Elmer Goodin, Jr, Charles Goodin, James Goodin, Catherine Newton, Marie Caulk and Mildred Benningfield.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, November 28, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Steve Skaggs
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 25, 2014
Mrs. Judy May Lawler of Campbellsville, passed away on November 24, 2014, at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a sudden illness. She was 66 years of age. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she moved with her family at a young age to Chicago, Illinois where she was raised. She was the daughter of the late Elsi May (Lewis) and William Russell Sturgis, Sr. Mrs. Lawler was a doting homemaker who took special pride in her grandchildren. She was a bingo fanatic, and would play at every opportunity.
Mrs. Lawler is survived by:
Four children: Tina Marie Gutierrez Porter and husband John Paul, Sr., Manuel Gutierrez, Jr. and wife Carol, John Paul Gutierrez, Sr. and wife Crystal Dale, and Angelina Christina Waldron and husband Sean Patrick, Sr., all of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: William Russell “Bill” Sturgis and wife Linda, and Chuck Sturgis and wife Rebecca, all of Pennsylvania,
Her ex-husband: Manuel Gutierrez, Sr. and wife Dana of Campbellsville,
A special friend and bingo buddy: Rosie Osinger,
A host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
And several other family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Robert Michael Gutierrez, Sr., and a sister, Martha Ann Hostler.
There will be a graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Lawler on Thursday, November 27, 2014, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery, Campbellsville, KY, at 10:00 AM. Deacon Joe Dant will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718, on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 from 3:00-9:00 PM.
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