Sean Patrick O’Bannon

Posted by on Jul 29, 2014

Sean Patrick O’Bannon of Louisville, son of the late Jack O’Bannon and Betty O’Bannon, was born September 13, 1966 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 6:07 A.M., Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Louisville.      Age: 47

He is survived by two brothers and one half-sister: Kevin O’Bannon and wife, Debra of Campbellsville, Michael O’Bannon of Louisville and Diane O’Bannon of Houston; many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Erin O’Bannon.

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Private services will be held in Louisville at a later date.

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

 

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Dixie Mae Short

Posted by on Jul 25, 2014

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Dixie Mae Short of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Denton and Mary Bishop Denton, was born in Hart County, Kentucky, February 18, 1922. She died at 10:15 A.M., Thursday, July 24, 2014 in Caverna.   Age: 92

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church.

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

She united in marriage to Turner Earl Short November 8, 1941. He preceded her in death in February 8, 1971.

She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Rogers of Campbellsville; one son-in-law, Lou Bingham of Elizabethtown; four grandchildren: Eric Phillips and wife, Lorie of Campbellsville, Camille Turner and husband, Tommy of Magnolia, Robin Hunt and husband, Dale of Elizabethtown and Amy Medley and husband, Jeff of Louisville; eleven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Short Bingham and three brothers and one sister: Sam Denton, Tom Denton, Bud Denton and Dorothy Edwards.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Paul J. Dicken

BURIAL:                        Mt . Gilboa Baptist Church Cemetery

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Melvyn E. Douglas

Posted by on Jul 21, 2014

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Melvyn E. Douglas of Campbellsville, son of the late Ira Melvyn Douglas and Mary Evans Douglas, was born August 13, 1932 in Casey County, Kentucky.

He died at 5:35 P.M., Sunday, July 20, 2014 in Campbellsville.      Age: 81

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.

He was a retired employee of GTE.

He united in marriage to Kathryn Gabehart December 16, 1950.

Besides his wife, Kathryn Douglas of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Billy Joe and Sheila Douglas of Campbellsville; one granddaughter, Brooke Gupton and husband, Josh of Greensburg; one great-granddaughter, Lexi Kate Gupton of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Stearman.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Campbellsville Christian Church

FUNERAL SERVICE:           11:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Campbellsville Christian Church in Campbellsville by Dr. Joel Patton and Bro. Rodney Booe

BURIAL:                        Brookside Cemetery

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND, CAMPBELLSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH BECAUSE WE BELIEVE OR FAITH CHRISTIAN CHURCH BUILDING FUND, GREENSBURG AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

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Capt. Marion V. Bowman, USMC Ret., age 84

Posted by on Jul 20, 2014

marine emblemCapt. Marion V. Bowman, USMC Ret., age 84, husband of Willine Bowman of Campbellsville died Friday, July 18, 2014 in Taylor Regional Hospital.

A native of Taylor County, he was born to Luther and Bessie Chappell Bowman on August 28, 1929.  He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Korea and Viet Nam.  After retiring from the Marines, he taught at the Naval Air Station in Memphis for 16 years.  He later returned to Campbellsville where he was the first recipient of the Taylor County Patriotism Award.  He was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church and also attended services at the First Church of God with his wife.  He also was a member of Gideons International.

Marion was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Sue Stone Bowman.

Besides his wife, Willine;  he is survived by his sons, Phil Garcia, Memphis, TN, Huel J. Chenault, Memphis, TN, David L. Chenault and his wife, Terri, of Byhalia, MS, Michael A. Bowman and his wife, Debbie, of Jacksonville, NC, Stephen “Pat” Bowman, of Memphis, TN and Robert S. Bowman and his wife, Jackie, of Arlington, TN; a sister, Mildred Walker of Brandywine, VA; step-sons, Greg Barnett and his wife, Barbara of Calvary, KY and Doug Barnett and his companion, Sandy McFelea, of Campbellsville, KY; fourteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22nd  at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial with full military honors at Elliott Cemetery. The family request that visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

The family request that contributions of remembrance be made to place Gideon Bibles and may be made at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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Laveda Mardis

Posted by on Jul 19, 2014

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Laveda Mardis of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Henry Underwood and Susan Arnold Nelson Underwood, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky,

March 6, 1926. She died at 12:55 A.M., Saturday, July 19, 2014 in Campbellsville. Age: 88

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. She united in marriage to Hardin Mardis December 26, 1942. He preceded her in death January 22, 1997.

She is survived by one daughter and two sons: Joyce Russell and husband, Mike, Garnett Mardis and wife, Ruthie, and Terry Mardis of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Chad Mardis and wife, DeAnna, Shana Crabtree and husband, Allen, Derek Mardis and Ashley Darnell of Campbellsville; Brandon Mardis and wife, Devin of Westport, Kentucky and Kyle Mardis and wife, Beverly of Knifley; eight great-grandchildren: MaKayla Mardis, Molly Crabtree, Gracie Hadley, Emma Hadley, Natalie Arnett, Blake Day, Brooklyn Milby and Kinsley Lee; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Mardis October 30, 2009 and four sisters and two brothers: Ada Underwood, Elsie Underwood, Ethel Lewis, Sadie Brockman, Bradley Underwood, and Monroe Underwood.

 

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 21, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy and Rev. Mitch Ash

BURIAL: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery

 

PALLBEARERS:

 

Allen Crabtree

Don Green

Brandon Mardis

Chad Mardis

Derek Mardis

Kyle Mardis

David Miller

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Larry Collins

Posted by on Jul 14, 2014

Larry Collins of Campbellsville, son of the late Norma Faye Pike, was born March 28, 1951 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, July 12, 2014 in Campbellsville.      Age: 63

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church

He was a retired employee of the Kentucky Highway Department as superintendent.

He united in marriage to Donna Thompson Fox May 17, 2004. She preceded him in death June 24, 2012.

He is survived by one son, Patrick Collins, II and wife, Karianne of Glasgow; two step-daughters: Diane Phillips and husband, Eric of Campbellsville and Denise Mickey and husband, Matthew of Clarksville, Tennessee; one grandson, Trey Collins of Glasgow; three step-granddaughters: Chloe Phillips and Kaitlyn Phillips of Campbellsville and Lily Mickey of Clarksville, Tennessee; one brother and one sister: Gary Milby and wife, Marcia of Campbellsville and Sharon Stone of Columbia, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Wood.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:           11:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Collison

BURIAL:                        Brookside Cemetery

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Robert Ryan Salinas, 29

Posted by on Jul 12, 2014

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Robert Ryan Salinas, age 29, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday in Columbia at the Westlake Regional Hospital from injuries sustained as a result of an automobile accident.

Survivors include his mother: Bertha Salinas of Texas.

His twin sons: Robert Salinas, Jr and Christian Salinas, both of Texas.

Six siblings: Rosa Ocampo, Richard Salinas and Maria Nash, all of Chicago, Raymond Salinas and Raquel Salinas both of Texas and Laura Sandoval of Illinois.

His grandmother: Celia Garcia of Chicago and a host of other relatives and friends.

Cremation rites were honored and conducted by L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville, KY.

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Ricky Humphress

Posted by on Jul 10, 2014

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Ricky Humphress of Columbia, son of Harold Lee Humphress and Perline Perkins Humphress, was born February 17, 1962 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 9:43A.M., Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in Elizabethtown.      Age: 52

He was a farmer and truck driver.

He is survived by his parents, Harold Lee Humphress and Perline Perkins Humphress of Campbellsville; one brother and one sister: Ronnie Humphress of Columbia and Darlene Humphress of Campbellsville; one constant canine companion: Gracie Lou; and many other relatives and friends.

 

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VISITATION:                  5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, July 11, 2014  at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE:   11:00 A.M., Saturday, July12, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Brent Gupton

BURIAL:                        Private

 

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO THE TAYLOR COUNTY BACKPACK PROGRAM OR AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

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Bobby Glen Eastridge

Posted by on Jul 10, 2014

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Bobby Glen Eastridge of Elk Horn, son of the late Coy Eastridge and Opal Hovious Eastridge, was born January 8, 1935 in Adair County, Kentucky.  He died at 4:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in Elk Horn.      Age: 79

He professed faith in Christ and attended Mt. Zion Church of God.

He was a retired farmer.

He united in marriage to Joyce Humphress December 24, 1954.

Besides his wife, Joyce Humphress Eastridge of Elk Horn, he is survived by one son and two daughters: Barry Eastridge and wife, Pam and Sheila Price and husband, Terry of Campbellsville and Pat Clark and husband, David of Elk Horn; eight grandchildren: Stacy Shuffett and husband, Cameron, B.J. Price, Wendy Shumpert, Richard Parker, Elizabeth Reynolds and husband, Rob, Janie Cruse and husband, Adam, Justin Eastridge and wife, Sarah, and Jeffrey Eastridge; eleven great-grandchildren: Kaden Price, Kodie Price, Christen Shumpert, Joshua Shumpert, Daniel Shumpert, Matthew Parker, Ashlynn Parker, Jacob Dykes, Parker Dykes, Allie Cruse and Clay Cruse; three step- great-grandchildren: Marnie Reynolds, Noah Reynolds and Zoe Reynolds; three brothers and two sisters: Ronnie Eastridge and wife, Darlene of Campbellsville, Wayne Eastridge and wife, Mildred, Byron Eastridge and wife, Betty and Myra Greer all of Knifley, Mary Williams of Elk Horn; special uncle, Jack Eastridge and wife, Wyeneth of Elk Horn; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by one great-grandson, Scott Aaron Parker.

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VISITATION:                       5:00-8:00 P.M., July 10, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE:         2:00 P.M., Friday, July 11, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Chris Murphy

 

BURIAL:                               Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

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Clemmie Odell Karnes, 66

Posted by on Jul 9, 2014

Vintage Perfume VialClemmie Odell Karnes, 66, of Campbellsville, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at his residence after an illness.

He was born May 31, 1948 at Saloma, KY to the late Walter and Catherine Martin Karnes.  He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Karnes, three daughters and spouses, Kristy Young; Melissa and David Walls, all of Campbellsville; Jamie and Jamie Terrell of Gravel Switch; three sons and spouses, Clemmie Beckley, Todd and Chrystal Beckley, all of Campbellsville andJohnnie Wright of Florida; six brothers and spouses, J.W. Karnes, D.L. and Tina Karnes, Jimmy and Karen Karnes, all of Campbellsville, Brian and Tasha Karnes of Casey County, Roger Karnes of Maine and David Karnes of Texas; seventeen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Karnes and a grandson, Landon Bekley.

Funeral services for Clemmie Karnes will be held at 12 noon Saturday at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Jason Cochran and Bro. Don Gowin officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers are Joey Karnes, Jody Allen, Evan Walls, Stephen Thomas, Ronnie Beckley and Brandon Smith.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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