LEONA DAVIS

Posted by on Jun 2, 2012

Leona W. Davis of Campbellsville, daughter of the late George F. Wooley and Nannie Beth Murphy Wooley, was born December 19, 1925 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 5:15 A.M., Saturday, June 2, 2012 in Campbellsville.

Age: 86

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.

She was a former secretary for the Soil Conservation Service.

She is united in marriage to Paul J. Davis August 4, 1945.

Besides her husband, Paul J. Davis of Campbellsville, she is survived by one sister, Geneva Cox and one sister-in-law, Maxine Wooley of Campbellsville; and her nieces and nephews: Norma Jean Rogers, Ricky Claycomb and wife, Lisa  and Matthew Wooley and wife, Connie of Campbellsville; Denise Wooley and friend, Cathy Rigney of Winchester, Sharon Phillips and husband, Mark of Lexington, Vicki Reesman and husband, Frank of Buffalo, Muriel Ann Parrish and husband, Clyde of Sarasota, Florida and Ronnie Ringer and wife Patsy of North Carolina; several great- nieces and nephews  and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three sisters and one brother, Irene Floyd, Bernice Russell, Ruth Wells and David Wooley.

VISITATION:  5 TO 8 P.M., Sunday

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Parrott &

Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by

Dr. Ted Taylor

 

BURIAL:                       Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery

 

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Charles Harvey O’Rourke Obit

Posted by on May 31, 2012

Lyon- DeWitt Funeral Home   

 503 East Main Street

Campbellsville, Ky 42718

270-465-4141   Phone

270-789-4424   Fax

Larry R. DeWitt (Owner)

Phillip DeSpain (Director)

Doris Shofner (Director)

 

          Charles Harvey O’Rourke Jr., New Albany, Indiana, died Thursday June 31, 2012 at Robert E. Lee Nursing Home in Indiana.

          Mr. O’Rourke was retired from the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant and severed eleven years for our County in the US Army.

          Charles O’Rourke Jr. was the late son of Gladys Gossel and Charles O’Rourke Sr… He was preceded in death by three brothers James O’Rourke, George O’Rourke, and Paul O’Rourke, and one sister Donna Moore.

          He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Sallee O’Rourke, three sons Charles O’Rourke III, Michael O’Rourke, both of Charlestown, Ind., and Brian O’Rourke of Carrollton, Ind., one daughter Debra Wolff of Charlestown, Ind.grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, also survive along with one brother and two sisters, Joesph O’Rourke of Lancaster, Ohio, Barbara Cleland of Columbus Ohio, and Nellie Cleland of Lancaster, Ohio.

          Funeral services for Charles O’Rourke, conducted at 10 AM Saturday at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.

Dr. James Davis officiating

                   

         

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Ruby Hoosier

Posted by on May 30, 2012

Ruby Hoosier of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Glover and Hattie Church Glover, was born in Casey County, Kentucky, September 16, 1938.   She died at 5:20 A. M., Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in Campbellsville.      Age:  73

She professed faith in Christ and was a minister of the Holiness faith.

She united in marriage to Bradley Hoosier in September 1958.

Besides her husband, Bradley Hoosier, she is survived by one son, Brian Keith Hoosier and friend, Lisa Bishop of Campbellsville; two grandchildren:  Ashley Lashelle Hoosier and John Bradley Hoosier of Campbellsville; two sisters and one brother:  Frances McDonald and husband, David of Campbellsville, William Glover and Helen Ford of Center; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by one brother and four sisters:  Samuel Glover, Christine Foster, Nola Bright, Karen Glover and Barbara Rock.

 

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Ernie Vincent

BURIAL:                         Brookside Cemetery

 

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David Leigh

Posted by on May 29, 2012

David Leigh of Elk Horn, son of the late Rufus John Leigh and Eulalie Clements Leigh, was born in Casey County, Kentucky, August 11, 1949.  He died at 7:32 A.M., Monday, May 28, 2012, in Elizabethtown.    Age:  62

He professed faith in Christ and attended Feathersburg Church of God.

He was a forklift driver with Greensburg Manufacturing in Greensburg.

He loved working on classic cars, hobby farming and deer hunting.

He was the best husband, best father, grandfather and great-grandfather anyone could have.

Besides his wife, Linda Mings Leigh, he is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Ricky Leigh and wife, Gina, Angie Cash and husband, Geno and J. T. Leigh and wife, Sami of Elk Horn; eight grandchildren:  Jonathon Leigh and wife, Cassie, Brody Schnieder, Kali Schnieder, Little Dave Leigh, Makayla Cash, Lindsey Cash, Shelby Leigh and Jack Leigh of Elk Horn; one great-grandson, Isaiah Leigh; two sisters:  Carolyn Jent and husband, Jesse of Anderson, Indiana and Shirley Yeagley and husband, Dave of Elwood, Indiana; one sister-in-law, Rosanna Leigh of Anderson, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Leigh.

 

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 VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Chris Copher and Bro. Randall Underwood

BURIAL:                                  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Gladys Barnett

Posted by on May 26, 2012

Gladys Barnett of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willie Matt Dudgeon and Eva Carroll Dudgeon, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, November 15, 1921.  She died at 1:56 P. M., Friday, May 25, 2012, in Campbellsville.    Age:  90

She had professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Green River Memorial Baptist Church.

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

She united in marriage to Henry Barnett February 18, 1940.  He preceded her in death August 1, 2004.

She is survived by two sons and two daughters:  Harlon Barnett and wife, Carolyn and Sammy Barnett and wife, Brenda of Campbellsville, Carolyn McMillen and husband, David of Dayton, Ohio and Betty Barnett of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren:  Deanna Brangers and husband, Jason and Kerry Barnett and wife, Angela of Louisville, Paul McMillen of Columbus, Ohio, Kevin McMillen of Dallas, Texas and Heather Moret and husband, Stephen of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; eight great-grandchildren: Chelsy Stone, Chelsey Barnett, Levi Barnett, Macy Brangers, Ainsley Brangers, Jackson Moret, Samuel Moret and Benjamin Moret; one sister, Ruby Clark of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Steven Ray Barnett June 2, 1995 and two brothers and three sisters:  Robert Dudgeon, Grace Parker, Lottie Lewis, Raymond Dudgeon and Gay Walters.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES: 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 28, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. A. Landon Hadley and Rev. Jamie Bennett

BURIAL:                         Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GREEN RIVER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY LIFE CENTER

OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Faye Sallee

Posted by on May 25, 2012

Faye Sallee of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Thomas Close and Alice Hudgins Close, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, October 18, 1940.   She died at 11:56 A. M., Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Campbellsville.      Age:    71

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Spurlington United Methodist Church.

She was an employee of Cox Shavings in Campbellsville.

She united in marriage to Willard Sallee September 18, 1959.

Besides her husband, Willard Sallee, she is survived by two daughters:  Amy Rainwater and husband, Ryan and Sheri Fulks and husband, Frank of Campbellsville; three grandchildren:  Jonathan Fulks, Brandon Rainwater and Jacob Rainwater; four great-grandchildren:  Memphis Milby, Chesney Davis, Ryder Fulks and Ridge Fulks; one brother and four sisters:  Russell Close of Arizona, Sue Holmes, Lorene Caulk, Phyllis Milby and Lula Rae Mitchell of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Todd Ray Sallee in infancy and two brothers and seven sisters:  Dean Close, Bobby Close, Marcella Close, Wanda Stone, Dorothy Davis, Frances Benningfield, Betty Chick, Nancy Druin and Helena Warren.

 

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Paul J. Dicken and Rev. Lawrence Brockman, Jr.

BURIAL:                         Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO SPURLINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

 

 

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Kenneth “Jack” Collins

Posted by on May 24, 2012

Kenneth “Jack” Collins of Campbellsville, son of the late Lilburn Collins and Lula Parsons Collins, was born in Adair County, Kentucky, October 4, 1930.   He died at 8:30 P.M., Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Campbellsville.    Age:  81

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

He was a retired 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 united in marriage to Juanita Parker March 2, 1961.  She preceded him in death July 2, 2007.

He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Colleen and Russ Noe of Campbellsville; two grandchildren:  Jonathan O’Banion and wife, Shanon and Brittany Preston and husband, Adam of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren:  Landon Thomas O’Banion and Avery Ellen Preston of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister:  Glenn Collins, Walter “Pete” Collins, Clifford Collins, Billy Collins and Faye Pike.

 

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Collison

BURIAL:         Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor  Guard

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Annie Roberts

Posted by on May 24, 2012

Annie Roberts of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Sanders Eastridge and Eula Light Eastridge, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, March 22, 1918.  She died at 9:50 P. M., Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Campbellsville.    Age:  94

She had professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First Church of God.

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

She united in marriage to Shelby T. Roberts August 17, 1935.   He preceded her in death July 27, 2003.

She is survived by two daughters:  Marilyn Garner and husband, James and Jewell Corbin and husband, David of Campbellsville; four grandchildren:  Tommy Corbin, Stephanie Garner and Jennifer Garner of Campbellsville and Gina Wilber of Wagner, South Carolina; one great-granddaughter, Jamie Wilber of Lexington, South Carolina; one brother and three sisters:  Calvin Eastridge, Barbara Moore and husband, Pat and Rose Kingsbury of Campbellsville and Naomi Collins and husband, Willard of New Albany, Indiana; one sister-in-law, Audrey Eastridge of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by one son and three daughters:  John Wesley Roberts, Norma Faye Roberts, Betty Lou Roberts and Bonnie Sue Roberts and one brother, Lee Eastridge.

 

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Evan Tedder and Bro. Colin McDaniel

BURIAL:                         Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Alma Shofner

Posted by on May 19, 2012

Alma Shofner of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Clarence W. Sidebottom and Ethel Shofner Sidebottom was born October 8, 1925 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 1:15 P.M., Saturday, May 19, 2012 in Campbellsville.         Age: 86

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal Faith.

She united in marriage to Oscar W. Shofner December 24, 1940. He preceded her in death September 7, 1996.

She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Larry Shofner and wife, Glenna, Bobby Shofner and wife, Linda, Phyllis Sullivan and special friend, Ronnie Shuffett and Aletta Johns all of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Brandi Graham and husband, Jody and Eric Johns of Campbellsville and Adam Johns of Lexington; two great-grandchildren, Dayne Graham and Sully Graham; one brother, Marshall Elwood Sidebottom of Russellville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a son-in- law, Sammy Sullivan and one brother, Thomas J. Sidebottom.

VISITATION:      After 5:00 P.M., Monday

FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Parrott &

Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by

Rev. David Boils and Bro. Jody Graham

 

BURIAL:                       Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Charles L Thompson

Posted by on May 19, 2012

Lyon- DeWitt Funeral Home
503 East Main Street
Campbellsville, Ky 42718
270-465-4141 Phone
270-789-4424 Fax
Larry R. DeWitt (Owner)
Phillip DeSpain (Director)
Doris Shofner (Director)

 

          Charles Learner Thompson 81, Campbellsville, died Friday at Taylor Regional Hospital, after an illness.

          He is survived by his wife, Mildred (Bricken) Thompson, Three daughters and sons-in-law, Marcia and Gary Milby, Donna and Larry Collins, all of Campbellsville, and Janet and Greg Eastridge of Ashland.  one son and daughter-in-law  Charles Douglas and Annette Thompson of Campbellsville. Eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one step grandchild and one step great-grandchild, also survive along with one brother and two sisters, James and Joyce Thompson of Springfield, Tenn., Viola  and Tom Murray of Midland, Texas and Sherry and Lowell Stayton of Oklahoma, and a host of relatives and friends.

          Funeral services for Charles Thompson will be conducted at 10 AM Monday at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

                    Family request visitation Sunday May 20th  from 5-8 P.M.

         

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