Iona Holcomb Smith

Posted by on Sep 26, 2014

Iona Holcomb Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Dewey G. Holcomb and Della Goode Holcomb, was born April 29, 1933, in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 1:48 A.M., Friday, September 26, 2014 in Campbellsville.   Age: 81

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Southside Christian Church.

She united in marriage to Willard H. Smith December 5, 1959. He preceded her in death June 1, 1987.

She was a retired bookkeeper at Marcum’s Wholesale.

She is survived by a nephew and niece: Gary “Frog” Smith and wife, Amanda and Phyllis Miller and husband, Garry of Campbellsville and many other nieces, nephews and cousins and her church family at Southside Christian Church.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:              2:00 P.M., Sunday, September 28, 2014, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Kenny Dotson and Minister David Detty

BURIAL:                                  Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD BE DONATIONS TO SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

 

 

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Dimple Breeden

Posted by on Sep 25, 2014

Dimple Breeden 2Dimple Breeden of Russell Springs, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charles Nollman Smith and Eula Pike Smith, was born May 12, 1924, in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 9:35 P.M., Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Russell Springs.     Age: 90

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

She united in marriage to Lloyd L. Breeden in 1944. He preceded her in death October 23, 1993.

She is survived by three brothers and one sister: Norman Smith and wife, Gloria of Russell Springs, Wilmer Smith of Martinsville, Indiana, Glenfield Smith of Campbellsville and Fannie Mae Jacobs and husband, Homer of Somerset; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters: Calvin Logan Smith, James S. Smith, Clarence E. Smith, Gordon Smith, Ethel Phelps and Mary Jane Cowan.

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VISITATION:  After 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:              1:00 P.M., Saturday, September 27, 2014, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Steve Kerr

BURIAL:                                  Brookside Cemetery

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Randall G. “Butch” Gaddis, age 58

Posted by on Sep 23, 2014

Randall G. “Butch” Gaddis, age 58, of Danville, KY, formerly of Campbellsville died Monday, September 22, 2014 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville after a lengthy illness.

He was preceded in death by this father, Willard Owen Gaddis; a brother, Daniel Gaddis; a sister, Judy Money and his step-father, Melvin Hicks.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lin Hobbs Gaddis of Danville; his mother, Levettia Hicks of Campbellsville; his step-sons, Robert L. Hobbs of San Antonio, Texas and Christopher R. Rowe, of Danville; a step-daughter, Katrina D. Manning of Danville; his sister, Judy Money of Dry Ridge, KY; his brother, Michael Gaddis of Atlanta, GA, nine grandchildren; the wife and sons of his deceased brother,  Madonna Chick and Daniel and Chad Gaddis and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville where visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home or online at www.diabetes.org

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Helen Lee Dotson, 60

Posted by on Sep 22, 2014

Dotson - Pic Mrs. Helen Lee (Haynes) Dotson was born in Green County on November 29, 1953 to the union of William Haynes and Beatrice (Haydon) Haynes, and passed from this life on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at her home in Campbellsville. She was 60 years, 9 months, and 23 days of age. She was a homemaker, a cherished wife, and a proud and loving mother and grandmother. She had recently celebrated her fortieth wedding anniversary with her husband, John Dotson, who survives.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Dotson is survived by:
Three children: Henry Dotson of Campbellsville, Joe Dotson and wife Rachel of Glasgow, and Jessica Volbrecht and husband Michael of Campbellsville,
Five siblings: William Haynes and wife LaVaughn of Greensburg, Lena Stilts of Sonora, Sue King of Greensburg, Mary Jones of Donansburg, and Allen Haynes and wife Bontina of Hart County,
Eight grandchildren: Hollie Dotson, Alexis Dotson, Amanda Dotson, C.J. Adams, Elijah Adams, Jada Veach, Jessie Dotson, and Sean Volbrecht,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Helen Lee (Haynes) Dotson conducted at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718, on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM EST. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Green County. Dr. Wesley Paul will be officiating.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 24, from 10:00 AM EST until time for the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials take the form of donations to the funeral expenses and can be made at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Junior Hubbard, Dale Price, Waylon Atwood, Donnie Dotson, Michael House, Anthony Chestine, Robert Dotson, and James “Peanut” Wilson.

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Michael “Mike” Mardis, 44

Posted by on Sep 22, 2014

Mardis - PicMr. Michael “Mike” Mardis, of Campbellsville, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at his home after a long illness. He was 44 years of age. Mr. Mardis was disabled, but loved to fish as often as his illness allowed. He was known to have a helping hand, and was a friend to many. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the East Campbellsville Church of God.

Besides his wife, Rebecca Mardis, he is survived by:
One daughter: Heather Mardis of Campbellsville
His parents: Harold and Eunonia (Greer) Mardis of Campbellsville
Very special friends: Janice Miller, Scott Antle, and Eddie Richards, all of Campbellsville
And a host of several aunts, uncles, cousins, and other close friends.

A funeral service for Mr. Mardis will be conducted at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718, on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Bro. Robbie Spencer will be officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the funeral expend fund at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are: Scott Antle, Richie Crews, Josh Wilson, George Hunt, Chris Benford, and Taft Neal. Honorary pallbearers are L.C. Simpson and Eddie Richards.

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Murrell Kelsey Farmer Jr.

Posted by on Sep 21, 2014

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Murrell Kelsey Farmer, Jr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Murrell Kelsey Farmer, Sr. and Gerdena “Siby” Wise Farmer, was born October 3, 1949, in Taylor County. He died at 10:14 P.M., Saturday, September 20, 2014 in Campbellsville.  Age: 64

He professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and he served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was a former chaplain and commander of the VFW Post 8827 in Chicago, Illinois.

Murrell was a retired Boilermaker with the local 347 of North West Indiana, after moving to Campbellsville, he became a licensed horse trainer, breeder and owner-operator of Farmer Ridge Farm.

He united in marriage to Nancy Ann Ruff, December 15, 1971.

Besides his wife, Nancy Farmer, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Murrell Kelsey Farmer, III and wife, Brandie Lee and Julie Ann Mitchell and husband, Woody of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Gavyn Farmer and Penelopy “Buttons” Farmer of Campbellsville; three brothers: Don Farmer of Campbellsville, Lonnie Farmer of Elkhorn and Larry Farmer of Whiting, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by one sister-in-law, Delores Farmer.

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Rob Hughes with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO THE KENTUCKY RACE TRACK CHAPLAINCY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

 

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Dale Miller

Posted by on Sep 20, 2014

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Dale Miller, of Campbellsville, son of the late Russell Miller and Iva Murrell Miller, was born November 9, 1929, in Green County, Kentucky. He died at 10:45 P.M., Friday, September 19, 2014 in Lebanon.           Age: 84

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Hogards Chapel United Methodist Church.

He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.

He was a retired appliance salesman having worked at Henry Durham and Son, Crabtree Firestone Store and Noe and Ratcliffe.

He united in marriage to Dorene Dowell, March 22, 1953.

Besides his wife, Dorene Miller, he is survived by two daughters: Ann Moss and husband, George of Campbellsville and Pat Hartman and husband, Bill of Hanover, Indiana; five grandchildren: Jeremy Smith and wife, Lisa, Jamie Smith and wife, Trena, Amanda Wilson, Megan Bays and Grant Bays all of Campbellsville; eight great-grandchildren: Payton Reynolds, Wesley Reynolds, Avery Smith, Blaine Smith, Owen Smith, Olivia Smith, Lily Kate Smith and Kyler Wilson; one brother and one sister: Deston Miller and wife, Gloria of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Mary Lynn Netherland of Austin, Texas; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION:     5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday. September 21, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 22, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Montie Fugate and Rev. Earl West with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO HOGARDS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

 

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Elizabeth Inez Cox

Posted by on Sep 17, 2014

Elizabeth Inez Cox of Louisville, formerly of Taylor County, daughter of the late  Curtis Willis and Cora Dye Willis, was born November 12, 1935, in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 3:30 P.M., Tuesday, September 16, 2014 in Louisville.     Age: 78

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

She united in marriage to Kenneth Merle Cox November 19, 1954. He preceded her in death January 4, 2014.

She is survived by four daughters and seven sons: Audrey Kay Cox Clark of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Sharon Lynn Cox-Gambino of McHenry, Illinois, Patty Ann Cox of Burwin, Illinois, Barbara Shirley Cooper of Taylorsville, Kentucky, Phillip Harold Cox of Roselle, Illinois, Jeffrey Allen Cox of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Robert Merle Cox of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Charles Edward Cox, Rickey Lee Cox, Mickey Ray Cox and Billy Ray Cox of Louisville; thirty-one grandchildren; fifty-one great-grandchildren; three sisters: Betty Dile, Dorlas Powell and Judy Burton of Columbia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, September 19, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:              11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 20, 2014, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Harold Temple

BURIAL:                                  Feathersburg Church of God Cemetery

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William “Bill” Gupton

Posted by on Sep 16, 2014

William Bill Gupton2William “Bill” Gupton of Campbellsville, son of the late Robert Lewis Gupton and Sarah Katherine “Sally” Sanders Gupton, was born June 15, 1931 in Taylor County, Kentucky.

He died at 8:05 P.M., Monday, September 15, 2014 in Campbellsville.    Age: 83

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

He united in marriage to Lena Benningfield December 24, 1953.

Besides his wife, Lena Gupton of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and two sons: Pattie Waters and husband, Kenny of Campbellsville, David Gupton and wife, Peggy of Knifley and Garry Gupton and wife, Terrie of Louisville; nine grandchildren: Chris Waters and wife, Crystal, Tonya Waters, Mandy Waters, Corey Waters and fiancée, Chelsea Hinebaugh, Dustin Gupton and wife, Tara Courtney Michelle Gupton and fiancée, Jordan Grant, Grant Gupton, Grace Gupton and Gray Gupton; five great-grandchildren: Ayden Waters, Atleigh Waters, Avery Thomas Gupton, Brennan Potter and Masen Potter; two brothers and one sister: George Gupton and wife, Carolyn and Laverne Crawley and husband, Dennis, Jr. of Campbellsville and Lawrence Gupton and wife, Audrey of Greensburg; two sisters-in-law: Marie Gupton of Campbellsville and Virginia Sweeney of Richmond; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister: Richard Sweeney, Bob Gupton, Tom Gupton, Charlie Gupton, Lewis Gupton and Opal Beyl.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   10:00 A.M., Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones and Dr. Jeff Eaton

BURIAL:                        Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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J.R. “Slick” Polston

Posted by on Sep 12, 2014

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J.R. “Slick” Polston of Campbellsville, son of the late Herlan Polston Sr. and Dorothy Burris Polston, was born December 10, 1946, in Jamestown, Kentucky. He died at 12:40 A.M., Friday, September 12, 2014 in Campbellsville. Age: 67

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church and attended Calvary Baptist Church.

He retired from Fruit of the Loom after 30 years of service.

He is survived by two daughters: Tammy Phillips and husband, Gary of Campbellsville, Tonja Polston and partner, Nancy Wallace of Lebanon; three grandchildren: Tyler Phillips and wife, Tracy of Campbellsville, Garrett Phillips of Bowling Green and Kendall Polston of Lebanon; two sisters: Katie Brockman and Patty Polston; one brother, Dwight Polston all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by four sisters: Brenda Lee Wolverton, Rena Melton, Martha Hoosier and Joyce Dicken.

 

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VISITATION: 5-8 P.M., Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, September 15, 2014, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Donnie Shelly and Rev. Steve Wagger

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

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