Eddie B. Childers

Posted by on Oct 31, 2011

Eddie B. Childers of Campbellsville, son of the late Jim Logan Childers and Alta Lou Cox Childers, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, August 30, 1921.   He died at 9:22 A.M., Monday, October 31, 2011 in Campbellsville.    Age:  90

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

He was retired from the Taylor County Board of Education and a farmer.

He united in marriage to Hallie Herron February 14, 1942.

Besides his wife, Hallie Herron Childers, he is survived by one daughter:  Elaine Childers of Campbellsville; one grandson, Darren Childers of Atlanta, Georgia; one daughter-in-law, Brenda
Childers of Campbellsville; special friend, Betty Holt of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son, Chuck Childers May 17, 2002 and one brother and three sisters:  James Childers, Tressie Wood, Nona Burress
and Nellie Tucker.

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 VISITATION:  After 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:           11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. William Davenport & Rev. Larry Loy

BURIAL:                                  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Richard Dale Wilson, Jr.

Posted by on Oct 31, 2011

Richard Dale Wilson, Jr. of Campbellsville, son of Richard “Rick” D. Wilson and Melody Gertz Isom, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, December 4, 1978.   He died
at 10:56 P.M., Friday, October 28, 2011 in Bardstown as the result of an automobile/pedestrian collision in Campbellsville.          Age:  32

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

He is survived by his father, Richard “Rick” D. Wilson of Campbellsville; his mother and step-father, Melody and William Isom of Indianapolis, Indiana; his step-mother, Kathy Martin of
Campbellsville; five sisters and one brother: Jennifer Wilson of Franklin, Indiana, Michelle Wilson of Indianapolis,Indiana, Brandy Cox, Meagan Cox, Nikkita Wilson and Cody Borders of
Campbellsville; paternal grandparents, George and Joan Wilson of Indianapolis, Indiana; and many other relatives and friends.

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MEMORIAL SERVICES:      2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the National Guard Armory, 1503 E. Broadway,  Campbellsville, Kentucky

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CAMPBELLSVILLE IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

 

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Charles Walker McBurney

Posted by on Oct 28, 2011

Charles Walker McBurney of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, formerly of Lexington, Kentucky, son of the late Ralph McBurney and Hazel Powers McBurney, was born in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, June
23, 1924.   He died Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.    Age:  87

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

He was retired from McBurney Associates, an international marketing and management firm specializing in the direct selling industry.  He held an undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of Alabama and from the Graduate School of journalism at Columbia University in New York City.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a veteran of  World War II, serving as a cryptographic
technician in the Pacific Theater.

Besides his wife, Nancy McCulloch McBurney, he is survived by one son and one daughter:  Charles W. McBurney, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida and Michelle McBurney Hanchey of Duluth, Georgia; three nieces and one nephew:  Lisa McBurney Brown of Memphis, Tennessee, Vivian McBurney Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama and Jane McBurney Burris of Nashville, Tennessee and David D. McBurney of Memphis, Tennessee; and many other relatives and friends in the Campbellsville area.

He was preceded in death by two brothers:  George W. McBurney and Robert P. McBurney.

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FUNERAL SERVICES:  1:00 P.M., Monday, November  7, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by The  Reverend Eric Sutcliffe Greenwood, Jr., Rector
of St. David’s Episcopal Church, Nashville,  Tennessee

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

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ocie Hill Long

Posted by on Oct 28, 2011

Ocie Hill Long of Virginia Beach, Virginia, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Henry Hill and Bettie Graham Hill, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, August 30,
1919.   She died at 11:45 A.M., Wednesday, October 26, 2011 in Virginia Beach.    Age:  92

She worked many years as a bookkeeper in Louisville, Lebanon and Campbellsville.

She was an avid gardener, quilter and long time member of the First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Howard Lewis of Virginia Beach, Virginia; two grandchildren:  Rebecca Pisel and husband, Chris of Norfolk, Virginia and Jeffrey Lewis
of Racine, Wisconsin; one brother, E. Mac Hill and wife, Fayetta of Campbellsville; two nieces and two nephews:  Katy Blancett of Goshen, Kentucky, Amy Hill of Morgantown, West Virginia, Jim Hill of Louisville and Allan Hill of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister:  Piercy Hill May 3, 1992 and Lenora Hill December 7, 1999.

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 VISITATION:  12:00 Noon, Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:         2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ron Young

BURIAL:                                 Brookside Cemetery

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME, 418 LEBANON AVENUE, CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY 42718.

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James (Jim) Edward Philpott

Posted by on Oct 26, 2011

James (Jim) Edward Philpott, age 70, of Campbellsville, died Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at the University
Hospital in Louisville after an illness.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Philpott of Campbellsville, one son, Patrick Philpott of Denver and one sister, Barbara Morris ofLouisville. He is also survived by one nephew and his wife,  Barry and Laura Morris of Louisville.

Funeral services for James (Jim) Philpott will be held at   11 A.M.Friday at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Chapter of the DAV.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 PM Thursday at  the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel.

The family request that expressions of sympathy take the  form of donations to the Greensburg Rotary Club or the Hosparus of Central Kentucky.  These donations may be made at the funeral  home.

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Peggy Ware Pyles

Posted by on Oct 26, 2011

Peggy Ware Pyles of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Cary U. Ware and Ida Pearl Coomer Ware, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, February 6, 1933.  She died at 8:53 A.M., Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Campbellsville.   Age:  78

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

She was a long time member of the Order of the Eastern Star, having been a Grand Representative and a Past Worthy Matron.

She united in marriage to Marzon Pyles November 23, 1956.

Besides her husband, Marzon Pyles, she is survived by one son and two daughters: Billy Pyles, Ivy Keen and friend, Steven Harris and Beth Murphy and husband, Jeff of Campbellsville; four grandchildren:  James Broyles, Chad Skaggs and wife, Bonnie of Campbellsville, Mary Lynn Skaggs of Grayson County and William Broyles and wife, Angie of Lebanon; two step-grandchildren:  Brock Murphy and Rayven Murphy of Olive Hill; five great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy, Frances Elizabeth Pyles and three brothers and three sisters:  William Ware, James Ware, Lennie Ware, Ruth Bradshaw Shope, Ivy Goff and Elizabeth Stone.

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VISITATION:  12:00 Noon, Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

GRAVESIDE SERVICES:       2:00 P.M., Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Eastern Star Members and Rev. Kevin Brantley

 

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Dalice “Bit” Charlene Skaggs

Posted by on Oct 25, 2011

Dalice “Bit” Charlene Skaggs of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Woodruff Hearon and Flora Rucker Hearon, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, January 12, 1934.  She died at 1:18 A.M., Monday, October 24, 2011 in Louisville.    Age:  77

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

She united in marriage to James W. Skaggs December 23, 1950.  He preceded her in death June 1, 1989.

She is survived by two daughters:  Deborah Mardis and husband, Terry and Jamia Skaggs of Campbellsville; two grandsons:  William Brian Mardis and wife, Dawn and Michael Edward Mardis and wife, Lisa of Campbellsville; five great-grandsons: Austin Blake Mardis, Nathaniel Cole Mardis, Noah Ethan Mardis, William Andrew Mardis, and Joshua Luke Mardis of Campbellsville; two
sisters-in-law Aileen Skaggs and Edith Underwood of Campbellsville;  several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters: Charles Hearon, Garland Hearon, Woodruff Hearon Jr., Bobby Hearon, Mabel Smith, Ruth Rucker, Flora Stayton, and Mary St. Clair.

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VISITATION:  After 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:         11:00 A.M., Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ken Forman & Rev. Kyle Franklin

BURIAL:                                  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Chester Gordon VanDyke

Posted by on Oct 24, 2011

Chester Gordon VanDyke of Campbellsville, son of the late Chester VanDyke and Lottie Cox VanDyke, was born in Marion County, Kentucky, May 30, 1926.
He died at 7:40 P.M., Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Campbellsville.    Age:  85

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

He was a farmer, former owner and operator of VanDyke Oil Company and a layman pastor for Old Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church for over thirty-three years.

He united in marriage to Helen Netherland October 12, 1941.

Besides his wife, Helen VanDyke, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ike and Laurie VanDyke of Campbellsville; son-in-law, Quilley McDonald of
Campbellsville; two grandsons:  Gregory McDonald and wife, Shannon of Campbellsville and DeWayne McDonald and wife, Angela of Lebanon; six great-grandchildren: Jasmine McDonald, D. J. McDonald, Austin Adams and Erin McDonald of Campbellsville and Tyler McDonald and Madison McDonald of Lebanon; two sisters:  Dorothy Barnett of Campbellsville and Louise White and husband, Harold of Rising Sun, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanell McDonald November 7, 2006 and a sister, Ruth VanDyke.

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 VISITATION:  After 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:          11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ron Ferree & Rev. Elizabeth Milby

BURIAL:                  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Bobby Ray Gupton

Posted by on Oct 24, 2011

Bobby Ray Gupton, age 65, died Sunday, October 23,  2011 at his residence after an illness.

  He was the son of the late Ossian C. Gupton  and  Gertrude Grant Gupton Tupman, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Georgia Beard, Arbell Hall and Lola Mae Gupton.

 He was the co-founder of Bridge to Faith Motorcycle Club.  He was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church and a self-employed mechanic.

 He is survived by his children ,Tommy & Mary Ann Durham, April Gupton & Rik Miles,Bobbie Kaye & Mike Holmes, his significant other, Bonita (Bonnie) Hardinall of Campbellsville, special children, Marilyn Rayna Landis & special friend, Mark Wright, of Campbellsville , Derrick Kerr, Jessica Hunt, Dustin  Kerr , all of Leitchfield, seventeen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Ronnie Allen of Campbellsville.

 Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Saloma Cemetery.  Visitation after 5PM, Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.

  DanHays, officiating.

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Beatrice Wise Elsbury

Posted by on Oct 18, 2011

Beatrice Wise Elsbury of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ernest Gill and Lizzie Sapp Gill, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, February 4, 1919.
She died at 6:55 P.M., Monday, October 17, 2011 in Campbellsville.   Age:  92

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

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

She united in marriage to Ed Wise October 9, 1943.  He preceded her in death May 23, 1987.

She united in marriage to Lawrence E. Elsbury December 10, 1993.  He preceded her in death August 19, 2003.

She is survived by one son and two daughters: Roger Wise and Sherry Shively and husband, Paul of Campbellsville and Jo Ann Ewing and husband, Larry of Dry Ridge; one step-son, Jim Elsbury of Wisconsin; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; twenty great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by two sons:  Buddy Wise September 28, 1990 and Donald Edward Wise December 20, 1990 and a brother, Troy Gill.

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 VISITATION:  After 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:          4:00 P.M., Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Larry Frisby and Pastor Jimmie Knifley

BURIAL:                                  Brookside 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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