Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 4, 2014
Grover Graham of Campbellsville, formerly of Crestwood, son of the late Monroe Vernon Graham and Elsie Noel Graham, was born March 2, 1924 in Taylor County, Kentucky.
He died at 1:15 P.M., Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
He professed faith in Christ.
He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a member of the C.C.C. Camp of Caldwell, Idaho in 1941 and in 1943 was drafted to the United States Army where he was a member of the 13th Air Borne division, spending most of his time in France. He was honorably discharged February 3, 1946.
He was a retired carpenter and finisher retiring from the Cralle Corporation in Crestwood when he was 72 years of age.
He united in marriage to Dorothy Williams Bell in 1964. She preceded him in death November 11, 1988.
He is survived by one step-son, Samuel Lee Bell; two step-grandchildren: Robbie Bell and Carrie Humphress of Campbellsville; two sisters: Verniece Taylor and husband, Marshall and Corrine Sublett and husband, Leonard of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one step-grandson, David Bell and three brothers and two sisters: Charles Vernon Graham, George Thurman Graham, Ray Graham, Edna Graham and Ruby Turner.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, September 5, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Daniel Cook
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 4, 2014
Woodrow Nelson, of Campbellsville, son of the late Charlie Thomas Nelson and Laurie French Nelson Grimes was born March 10, 1931 in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 11:01 P.M., Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Lexington. Age: 83
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was a retired roofing contractor.
He united in marriage to Doris Jean Bodkins April 27, 1963.
Besides his wife, Doris Jean Nelson, he is survived by one daughter and two sons: Loretta Morgan and husband, Randy and Joe Nelson and wife, Peggy of Campbellsville and Glenn Nelson of Louisville; nine grandchildren: Joe Nelson, Alicia Nelson, Kasey Shae Nelson, Dustin Morgan, Randy Morgan, Jr., Skyler Morgan, Timmie Nelson, Tammy Perkins, and Jackie Curtsinger; seven great-grandchildren: Layla Wilds, Addison Nelson, Braxton Morgan, Caydin Perkins, Zachary Curtsinger, Hayley Curtsinger, and Colton Curtsinger; two sisters, Jean Bell and Mary Whitlock and one sister-in-law, Opal Nelson of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two sons: Hershel Nelson and Keith Nelson; four brothers and two sisters: Willard Nelson, Howard Thomas Nelson, Charles Leonard Nelson, Omer Lee Nelson, Stella Underwood, and Elizabeth Burchett.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday, September 5, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2014, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 31, 2014
Frances Newton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willie Matt Johns and Mary Eliza Stubbs Johns, was born July 25, 1922 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:30 A.M., Sunday, August 31, 2014 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and the Cafeteria at Fruit of the Loom.
She united in marriage to Vernon Newton August 23, 1943. He preceded her in death November 23, 1969.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Dale and Shirley Newton and Keith and Kathy Newton of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Cara Stewart and husband, Gene Ray of Owenton, Lindsay Hines and Jessica Newton of Campbellsville; Jennifer Brashear and husband, Jared of Bowling Green and Kyle Newton and wife, Megan of Greensburg; six great-grandchildren: Clayton Stewart, Bailey Stewart, Griffin Hines, Brody Hines, Hadley Brashear and John Hagan Newton; one sister, Evelyn Smith and husband, Johnnie of Valley Station; two sisters-in-law: Anna Lee Johns of Campbellsville and Betty Baker and husband Tony of Louisville, one brother-in-law, Lynwood Newton and wife Juanita of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Garnett Johns, Tommy Johns and Mildred Toohey.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the Parrott &
Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Rev. Jim Collison and Rev. James Durham
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Eddie Browning
Terry Johns
Jimmy Newton
Shaun Shofner
Ryan Shofner
Jerry Wayne Smith
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO THE ROBINSON CREEK YOUTH FUND OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 31, 2014
Lisa Hunt Montgomery of Louisville, formerly of Taylor County, daughter of Dale Hunt and the late Cheryl Davis Hunt Benningfield, was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, October 16, 1965. She died at 4:17 A.M., Saturday, August 30, 2014 in Louisville. Age: 48
She is survived by two sons: Jason Turner and wife, Holly and Travis Whitaker of Louisville; two grandchildren: Logan Turner and Lucas Turner of Louisville; father: Dale Hunt of Campbellsville; one brother and one sister: Teddy Hunt and wife, Karen of Elizabethtown and Sherri Riggs and husband, Richard of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M. Tuesday
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Rev. Earl West
BURIAL: Benningfield Cemetery in Marion County
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 28, 2014
O B I T U A R Y
Mrs. Grace Ann Jones
Mrs. Grace Ann Jones, the daughter of the late Ina Dell Harris Sholer and Jesse Lee Poole, was born April 24, 1963 in Strong, Arkansas and departed this life on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 in Campbellsville, KY at her residence. She was 51 years of age.
Survivors include: a son: Jason Howard Poole of Oklahoma; two sisters: Lewanda Orr and Lana Walsh, both of Norman, Oklahoma; two brothers: Mike Berry of Oklahoma and Randy Poole of Strong, Arkansas; her companion: Robert West of Campbellsville.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Rebecca Sue Cates on May 7, 2009.
A memorial service and burial will be held in Oklahoma at a later date.
The family has chosen cremation by L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville, KY. www.lrpetty.com
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 20, 2014
Bobby Shofner of Campbellsville, son of the late Oscar W. Shofner and Alma Sidebottom Shofner, was born January 12, 1949, in Taylor County, Kentucky.
He died at 12:07 P.M., Tuesday, August 19, 2014 in Campbellsville. Age: 65
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.
He was a retired employee of Taylor County Bank after twenty-five years of service.
His love for horses began as a child and his favorite pastime was trailriding.
He united in marriage to Linda Shipp December 20, 1968.
Besides his wife, Linda Shofner of Campbellsville, he is survived by one brother and one sister: Larry Shofner and wife, Glenna and Aletta Johns of Campbellsville; two nieces and four nephews: Brandi Graham and husband, Jody, Samantha Shipp, Scott Shipp and wife, Andrea of Campbellsville, Adam Johns and Eric Johns of Lexington and Adam Shipp of Elizabethtown; three great-nieces and four great-nephews: Dayne Graham, Addison Shipp, Skyler Shipp, Sully Graham, Mason Shipp, Kade Shipp and Cameron Shipp; and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Sullivan July 24, 2013 and a nephew, Ryan Shipp June 12, 2008.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M., Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 22, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jamie Bennett and Bro. Jody Graham
BURIAL: Bethel Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 20, 2014
Mabel Allen Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John W. Allen and Nannie White Allen, was born in Barren County, Kentucky, October 31, 1924. She died at 2:58 P.M., Monday, August 18, 2014 in Campbellsville. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
She retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after forty-seven years of service.
She united in marriage to Ralph Smith January 28, 1944. He preceded her in death October 26, 1986.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Tom Smith and wife, Kathy of Cartersville, Georgia and Anne Gorin and husband, Walt of Greensburg; five grandchildren: Rev. Andy Smith and wife, Kim of Cookeville, Tennessee, LCDR Thomas Smith (USN) and wife, Joanna of London, England, Steve Smith and wife, Ashley of Dallas, Georgia, Michelle Gorin of Lexington and Jill Frost and husband, Jon of Nashville, Tennessee; three great-grandchildren: Erika Smith and Daniel Smith of Cookeville, Tennessee and Kate Frost of Nashville, Tennessee; one sister, Clara Lee Rafferty of Campbellsville; two special caregivers, Annette Dengel and Brittany Judd; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Dr. Damon E. Allen, James W. Allen and Josie Ann Newcomb.
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VISITATION: 5:00 -8:00 P.M., Friday, August 22, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Aug 18, 2014
Mattie Kathleen Helm Clements White, age 78, of Campbellsville died Monday, August 18th in Campbellsville. She was born July 13, 1936 at Merrimac, KY to Troy and Anner Lou Bottoms Helm.
She is survived by two sisters, Helen Gribbins Clements of Campbellsville and Wanda Benningfield of Louisville; three brothers, Walter Helm of Campbellsville, Kenny Helm Bandy of Louisville and Darryl Tedder of South Carolina; an aunt, Lilly Graves of Indiana; two close friends, Charleen Shofner and Muriel Green and a special niece, Maureen Seaborne. She had no children, but helped raise her nieces and nephews.
Kathleen had been married to the late Udell Clements and to James B. White of Campbellsville and was preceded in death by her three sisters, Rosie Helm Gribbins, Bonnie Helm Hancock and Ethel Helm Graham.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial in Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family requests visitation after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 16, 2014
Jewell Dean Hash Chastain, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Bud Hash and Ollie Mae Sutherland Hash was born June 30, 1938 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 2:55 P.M., Saturday, August 16, 2014 in Campbellsville. Age: 76
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and Mr. Gatti’s Restaurant.
She united in marriage to Carlos Chastain June 26, 1953. He preceded her in death January 13, 2007.
She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Carla and Kenny Bennett and Melinda and Terry Cox of Campbellsville and Terry and Robert McBride of Henry, Illinois; five grandchildren: Kris Bennett and wife, Julie of Spring Hill Tennessee, Heather Orne of Franklin, Tennessee, Stephanie Scalos of Dunedin, Florida, Katie Elzy and husband, Jason of Woodland Hills, California and Bobby McBride of Henry, Illinois; four great-grandchildren: Carly Orne, Audrey Orne, Tatum Bennett and Jackson Elzy; two brothers, Earl Hash of Campbellsville and Buddy Hash of Lakeland, Florida several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Gene Allen Hash, James E. Hash, Gilbert Veachel Hash and Christine Puryear.
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VISITATION: After 11:00 A.M., Sunday, August 17th, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Fella Wilson
ENTOMBMENT : Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
PALLBEARERS:
Kris Bennett
Terry Cox
Jack Hartman
Robert McBride
Richard Puryear
Harley Ritchie
Expressions of sympathy requested to be donations to Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility Activity Fund or Gideon Bibles and may be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Aug 11, 2014
Doris Ann Spalding Chandler, age 86, of Campbellsville, died Monday, August 11th in Louisville at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center.
Born in Dayton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Abell and Anna Frances Hilpp Spalding. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Campbellsville, the Ladies Auxiliary of St. Peter the Apostle in Naples, FL and the Legion of Mary. Doris volunteered at St. Vincent DePaul Mission Store, was devoted to the Blessed Mother and made pilgrimages to many Holy places. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge, was a past member of the Campbellsville Woman’s Club and a founding member of the Campbellsville Country Club. Her passions were her family, Naples, FL and golf.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Phillip, Boyd and Gene Spalding.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Mark B. Chandler; her daughters, Cynthia Chandler and Jill Roberts and her husband, Rob, all of Campbellsville; her brothers, George Day Spalding, of Lebanon, Rev. Leon Spalding of Louisville and Bert Spalding of Colorado Springs, CO, a sister, Mary Catherine Thompson and her husband, Jimmy of Lebanon; her grandchildren, Heather Roberts and her husband, Wes, Helen Rose Roberts, Mark Chandler Roberts, Joan Roberts, Ruth Kennedy, Paul Chandler Kennedy and James Mark Kennedy; her great-grandchildren, Stella Keeton and Andrianna Schuler and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. There is no visitation planned.
The family suggests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to St. Vincent DePaul C & S Mission Store, 800 S. Central Ave., Campbellsville, KY 42718.
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