William G. “Bear” Reese

Posted by on May 4, 2012

William G. “Bear” Reese of Campbellsville, son of the late Richard E. Reese and Doris Wolford Reese, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, January 27, 1947.  He died at 6:50 P.M., Thursday, May 3, 2012, in Campbellsville.   Age:  65 He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a retired school teacher and coach with the Marion County School System. He united in marriage to Sharon Speer August 1967.   Besides his wife, Sharon Speer Reese, he is survived by two daughters:  Vicki Bland and husband, Jeff and Vanessa Melton and husband, Steven of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Jefra Kaysi Bland, Jordan Reese Bland and Sheri Danielle Morris of Campbellsville; many other relatives and friends.
____________________ VISITATION: 5-8 P.M., Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Brent Gupton , Bro. John David Lee & Mike Kiger
BURIAL:                         Brookside Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:      Bobby Brockman Kevin Cox Dennis George Mike Kehoe Larry Lee Mark Speer Tim Tungate Micky Underwood Jeff Wright

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

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Marjorie M Slaughter – Obit

Posted by on May 3, 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)

Marjorie M Slaughter, age 86, of Campbellsville, died Tuesday, May 1st, at Taylor County Hospital in Campbellsville.
She is survived by, one daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Bob Cooper, one son Ralph Webb and one daughter-in-law Wanda Slaughter all of Campbellsville. Three grandchildren Lisa Keipes Spivey, Kristy Keipes,  and Michael Coy Slaughter. Five great-grandchildren Andrew Reeves Slaughter, Nicolette Spivey, Alexandria Spivey, Alyssa Spivey, and Nicholas Spivey.
Visitation services for Marjorie Slaughter will be opened from 5 to 8 Thursday, May 3rd at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.

 

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Kenneth “Eddie” Vincent-Obit

Posted by on May 3, 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)

Kenneth Edward “Eddie” Vincent, age 36, died Sunday at his residence in London, Kentucky as the result of a homicide.
He was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his mother, Ella Sullivan of Campbellsville and sister Elizabeth Profitt of London, Ky.
Graveside services for Kenneth “Eddie” Vincent were conducted Thursday at 10:00 AM at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

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JAMIE RICHERSON-UPDATED OBIT

Posted by on May 1, 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)

James “Jamie” Darrell Richerson, Jr. age 26, of Campbellsville passed away Saturday, April 21st at his home.
Jamie was an employee of Taylor County Hospital as a” CNA” and patient care tech.
He was preceded in death by his mother Tammy Matney.
He is survived by his wife Amanda Richerson, and son Bryant Carter Richerson both of Taylor County. Father and step-mother James “Jimmy” Darrell Richerson and Therese of Frankfort, Kentucky, his sister Kristi Richerson, Mother and Father-In-Law Kathy and Todd English all of Campbellsville. One step-brother Steven Hurley of Wilmore, KY.
His uncle Sam and Terri Richerson, four aunts Lisa Mardis and Mandy and Wes Vaughn all of Campbellsville, Kim Matney Cummins of Lincoln County, and Pam and Timmy Benningfield of Glendale. Along with many other family and friends.
Funeral services for Jamie Richerson were conducted at 11 A.M. Tuesday, April 24. 2012 at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial in Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Rev. Melvin Mills and Father Charles Howell officiated.

Pallbearers Adam LaBoyteaux, Jonathan Mills, Nick Johns, Aaron Fields, Jay Wright, and Jeremy Parker.

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George L. Pike

Posted by on May 1, 2012

George L. Pike of Campbellsville, son of Leona Kilby Pike and the late Charles Thomas Pike, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, July 2, 1947.  He died at 6:00 P.M., Monday, April 30, 2012, in Campbellsville.    Age:   64

He was a retired employee of the Campbellsville Water Company, a former employee of Kentucky Utilities Company and spent many years in construction.

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

He united in marriage to Johanna Robinson June 5, 1970.

He is survived by his wife, Johanna Pike of Campbellsville; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Tina Pike of Campbellsville; one daughter, Karen Delk of Campbellsville; five grandsons and one granddaughter: Tyler Pike, Devin Pike, Logan Delk, Jacob Delk, Jonathan Sparks and Baylee Marie Pike of Campbellsville; his mother, Leona Pike of Campbellsville; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Beverly Pike of Campbellsville; one niece and one nephew:  Patricia Wilcoxson and Allen Pike of Campbellsville; and several other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Pike April 19, 2011 and a brother, Robert Thomas Pike in infancy.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:  1:00 P.M., Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Batcher

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

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPICE OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Leon Rodgers

Posted by on Apr 30, 2012

Leon Rodgers of Campbellsville, son of the late Bonnie Rodgers and Grace Sherrell Rodgers, was born in Green County, Kentucky May 21, 1925. He died at 10:12 P.M., Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Campbellsville. Age: 86 He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

He was a retired employee of Taylor County RECC. He united in marriage to Frances Kearnes August 26, 1961.

Besides his wife, Frances Rodgers, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Gary Glasscock of Campbellsville; two grandsons, Ian Glasscock and Shane Glasscock of Campbellsville; one brother, Houston Rodgers of Carrollton, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Rodgers December 19, 1987 and a brother, Leo Rodgers.

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VISITATION:  From 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Durham BURIAL: Bethlehem Cemetery in Green County

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Timmy Bottoms

Posted by on Apr 29, 2012

 

Timmy Bottoms of Elkhorn, son of the late Edward D. Bottoms and Christine Monday Bottoms was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, February 18, 1959. He died at 9:03 A.M., Saturday, April 28, 2012 in Somerset.   Age:   53

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

He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Adam and Kecia Bottoms of Elkhorn; two grandsons: Zack Bottoms and Lane Bottoms of Elkhorn; two sisters: Marcella Cox and Betty Jean Bottoms of Campbellsville; special friend, Barbara Bryant of Elkhorn; several other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother: Carolyn Dicken and Jimmy Bottoms.

 

VISITATION : 5 – 8 :00 P.M.  Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

 

FUNERAL SERVICES:  11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 1st at the Parrott & Ramsey

Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Chris Murphy & Rev. Chris Copher

 

BURIAL:                          White’s Chapel Cemetery in Adair County

 

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Daniel William “Billy” Mitchell

Posted by on Apr 27, 2012

Daniel William “Billy” Mitchell of Campbellsville, son of the late L. M. Mitchell, Sr. and Mattye Gowdy Hatcher Mitchell, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, October 30, 1925.  He died at 12:22 A.M., Friday, April 27, 2012, in Lexington, at the age of 86.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church, where he was a former treasurer and an active member of The Session.

He was a veteran of World War II, having served his country honorably in the United States Army Air Corps.

He was owner of Mitchell’s Men’s Wear.

He was community minded, having served on numerous boards and civic clubs, including Citizens Bank and Trust Company Board of Directors, founding board member and former chairman of Taylor Regional Hospital Board of Directors, Campbellsville Kiwanis Club and Taylor County Fair Board.

He was also a member of Pitman Masonic Lodge No. 124 F A & M.

Billy also enjoyed playing saxophone while in high school with the Campbellsville College band.

He united in marriage to Jeanne Wheat on November 16, 1946.

Besides his wife, Jeanne Wheat Mitchell, he is survived by one son and three daughters:

Rev. Dr. Dan Mitchell and wife, Bernadette, of Panama City, Florida, Jennifer Mitchell of New York City, Cynthia Mitchell and husband, Mark Pasquariello, of Lexington and Laura T. Wilds and husband, Lloyd, of Campbellsville.

He is also survived by seven grandchildren:  Anne DeSpain, Lynn Mitchell Lind, Lee Mitchell, Jonathan Warren, Sara Wilds Johnson, Shane Wilds and Shelby Wilds; as well as seven great-grandchildren:  Raven Evans, Rowen Evans, Maylee Wilds, Zane Johnson, Addison Johnson, Hampton Lind and Aiden Mitchell Loane; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother:  Lucylle Mitchell Meyer, Lynwood M. Mitchell, Jr. and Margaret Mitchell Skaggs.

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VISITATION:  5:00 to 9:00P.M., Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 12:30 P.M., Sunday, April 28, 2012 at Bethel First Presbyterian Church

FUNERAL SERVICES:          2:00 P.M., Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Bethel First Presbyterian Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Murphy

BURIAL:                                 Bethel Cemetery

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY TO BE DONATIONS TO BETHEL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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William E “Billy” Ford Obit

Posted by on Apr 24, 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)

William E. “Billy” Ford, age 77, Campbellsville, died Monday, April 23, in Greensburg, after an illness.
He is survived by his wife, Eula Mae Ford, two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald Thomas and Sharon Ford of Campbellsville and William Kent and Cory Ford of California.
Nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services for William E. Billy Ford will be held at 11 AM Thursday at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
The family request visitation from 5 to 8 PM Wednesday at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel.

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Ancil Burress Obit

Posted by on Apr 24, 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)

Ancil Burress, age 81, of Elkhorn, died Monday, April 23, in Lebanon, after an illness.
He is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Kendall and Linda Burress, and Neal and Connie Burress, One daughter and son-in-law, Leshia and Tony Ford all from Campbellsville.
Nine grandchildren and twelve step grandchildren also survive.
Two Brother-in-laws, Lemual and Viron Devers.
A very special friend and companion, Helen Piercy.
Funeral services for Ancil Burress, will be held at 2 PM Thursday at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Brookside Cemetery.
The family request visitation from 5 to 8 PM Wednesday at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel.

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