Alberta French

Posted by on Sep 23, 2012

ALBERTA FRENCH

Alberta French of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willie Sprowles and Irene Yates Sprowles, was born March 7, 1937, in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 4:40 P.M., Saturday, September 22, 2012 in Campbellsville.           Age:  75

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

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

She united in marriage to William H. (Buster) French January 16, 1954.

Besides her husband, Buster French, she is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Annetta Reynolds and husband, Gary of Campbellsville; three grandchildren:  Austin Reynolds and wife, Kaylin of Campbellsville and Miranda Coffey and husband, Richard and Brittany Shuffett and husband, Evan of Greensburg; five great-grandchildren:  Gavin Coffey, Carlee Coffey, Brooklyn Shuffett, Kayla Shuffett and Jaida Shuffett all of Greensburg; two brothers and two sisters:  Glevins Sprowles, Coleman Sprowles and Geneva Shofner of Campbellsville, and Chrystal Sullivan of Valley Station; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death byone brother and one sister: Virgil Sprowles in infancy and Lavoy Price.

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VISITATION: 5-8 P.M., Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

 

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Ronda Arnett , Bro. Darrin Price and Bro. Richard Coffey and Gavin Coffey

 

BURIAL:                        Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

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Nora I. Patton

Posted by on Sep 23, 2012

NORA I. PATTON

Nora I. Patton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late W.O. Garrett and Elsie Lewellen Garrett, was born October 21, 1931, in Casey County, Kentucky.  She died at 9:15 A.M., Saturday, September 22, 2012 in Huntington, West Virginia.

Age:  80

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

She united in marriage to Herman Patton April 27, 1953.

He preceded her in death December 11, 2004.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law:  Dr. Gary Patton and wife, Mabel of Huntington,  West Virginia; one granddaughter and one grandson:  Monica Howell and husband, James of  Teays Valley, West Virginia and Kyle Patton and wife, Jeni of Proctorville, Ohio; four great-grandchildren:  James Logan Howell, Lucas Howell and Addison Howell of Teays Valley, West Virginia and Colton Patton of Proctorville, Ohio; one brother:  Eli Garrett of Cincinnati, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers: Stella Wethington, Mary Pendleton, Dollie Pierce, Earl Garrett, James Garrett and Roscoe Garrett.

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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Robinson Creek Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Robinson Creek Baptist Church in Campbellsville By Dr. Paul W. Patton and Rev. Jim Collison

 

BURIAL:                       Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Casey    County

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Obituary for Mary E. Luttrell

Posted by on Sep 22, 2012

MARY E. LUTTRELL

 

Mary E. Luttrell of Unicoi, Tennessee, daughter of the late Harvey Roe Luttrell and Myrtle Fair Luttrell was born in Casey County, Kentucky, August 5, 1945.   She died at 7:21 P.M., Thursday, September 20, 2012 in Johnson City, Tennessee.  Age:   67

She was employed at the VA Hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee.

She is survived by one brother and one sister: Roger Dale Luttrell of Elkhorn, and Kathy June Luttrell of Cub Run; many nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother, Betty Jean Kilby, Connie Sue Gaddis, Polly Luttrell, Cora Belle Luttrell and Gerald Dean Luttrell.

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VISITATION: 5-8 P.M., Monday, September 24th at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 25th at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy

 

BURIAL:                        Whited Cemetery in Casey County

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Mary R. Nelson Miller

Posted by on Sep 21, 2012

Mary R. Nelson Miller of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Robert Nelson and Laura Jones Nelson, was born June 23, 1917  in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She passed peacefully to her heavenly home at 1:30 P.M., Thursday, September 20, 2012 in Campbellsville.    Age:  95

Mary, also known as “Grams”, will be warmly remembered for her lively and playful nature.

She was a homemaker, caregiver and a longtime member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.

She united in marriage to Leonard Miller who preceded her in death January 28, 1981.

She is survived by two daughters and one son:  Joy Eskridge of Campbellsville, June Cherry and husband, Leroy of Greenville, North Carolina and John Paul Miller and wife, Mary of Ft. Myers, Florida; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two grandsons:  Jim Eskridge February 28, 2001 and Lanny Eskridge April 20, 2011; one great-grandson, Jordan Eskridge September 1, 2012 and six brothers and one sister:  Roscoe Nelson, Goldman Nelson, Garrett Nelson, Walter Nelson, Chester Nelson, Roland Nelson and Grace Hedgespeth.

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VISITATION:  After 12:00 Noon, Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy

BURIAL:         Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery

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Charles O’Brien

Posted by on Sep 21, 2012

Charles O’Brien of Campbellsville, son of the late Patrick O’Brien and Mary Etta Weese O’Brien was born in Edmonson County, Kentucky, December 16, 1929.    He died at 10:30 P.M., Wednesday, September 19, 2012 in Campbellsville.

Age:    82

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church.

He was a retired farmer.

He served his country honorably in the United States Navy.

He united in marriage to Nellie Sneed January 3, 1975 who preceded him in death April 7, 2001.

He is survived by one step-son: Allan Skaggs of Campbellsville; one granddaughter: Sheena Harris and husband, Chad of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren:  Ethan Harris, Angel Harris and Leah Harris, of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law: Charles Sneed and wife, Elizabeth of Campbellsville; and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by one step-daughter Rita Cash.

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There will be no visitation.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE:          2:00 P.M., Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Rev. Danny Nelson

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Frances Hayes

Posted by on Sep 17, 2012

Frances Hayes of ElkHorn, daughter of the late Lewis Riley Perkins and Pernie Perkins, was born July 9, 1932, in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 5:00 A.M., Sunday, September 16, 2012 in Lexington.    Age:  80

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

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

She united in marriage to Kenneth Hayes January 12, 1952.

Besides her husband, Kenneth Hayes, she is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Keith Hayes and wife, Connie of ElkHorn, Karen Bishop and husband, Joey of Greensburg and Kent Hayes and wife, Leah of ElkHorn; eight grandchildren:  Emily Jeffries and husband, Kevin, Kara Hargan and husband, Jon, Kendra Darnell and husband, John, Chad Hayes, Gary Wethington and wife, Tonya, Chris Hayes, Zach Hayes and Karly Hayes; three great-grandchildren:  Jaidyn Darnell, Kylee Hargan and Cager Jeffries; two step-great-grandchildren:  Austin Wethington and Adrianna Wethington; one brother and one sister:  Linda Jones and husband, Mike and Carol Perkins and wife, Carol Ann Perkins of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters:  Clyde Perkins, Lewis Perkins in infancy, Margaret Wilson and Dorothy Read.

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 VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. John Hall

BURIAL:       Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

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Helen Ford-Obit

Posted by on Sep 17, 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)

Helen (Niece) Ford, age 70, formerly of Taylor County, died Saturday, at her residence in Center, Kentucky after a long illness.
She was the daughter of the late Hattie Church and William E. Glover; she was also preceded in death by her husband Jim Ford.
Niece was a loving mother and friend to many and enjoyed playing her music on the guitar.
She is survived by one son Kenneth Lee Lawson of Center, Kentucky and one daughter Kimberly Dalton of Nashville, TN, four grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren, one brother William (Sonny) Glover and one sister Francis McDonald of Elkhorn.
Graveside Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 AM Central Standard Time, Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at the Houk Cemetery in the Shady Grove Area.
Arrangements by Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home, Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Pallbearer: Sonny Glover, Dewayne Young, Barry Routin, Justin Welch, William Glover and Jared Rhineheart.
Officiating: Bro. Ernie Vicent

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Raymond Lee Burress

Posted by on Sep 17, 2012

Raymond Lee Burress of Campbellsville, son of the late John Burress and Mary Hazle Burress was born in Green County, Kentucky, May 12, 1918. He died at 4:40 P.M., Saturday, September 15, 2012 in Campbellsville.     Age:    94

Raymond professed faith in Christ and was a member of a non-denominational church.

He retired as a partner in Supertone Studio after many years.

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

Raymond united in marriage to Exie Mae Bishop November 15, 1952.

Besides his wife, Exie Bishop Burress of Campbellsville, he is survived by two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law: Larry Bishop and wife, Brenda, of Versailles, J. R. Bishop and wife, Darlene, of Greensburg, and Inex Bishop Ennis of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by one sister-in-law, Janet Bishop Diamond.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, September 18, 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 18th at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Scott Farrington

BURIAL:                        Burress Family Cemetery

 

 

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Joel Gabbert

Posted by on Sep 15, 2012

Joel Gabbert of Campbellsville, son of the late Willie Virgil Gabbert and Bessie Pearline Thomas Gabbert was born in Adair County, Kentucky, April 3, 1943. He died at 9:30 A.M., Saturday, September 15, 2012, in Greensburg.      Age:   69 He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville, a farmer, and an avid honey bee keeper. He united in marriage to Joseline Atwood December 7, 1963. Besides his wife, Joseline Gabbert, he is survived by two daughters: Barbara Sue Cox and financee, Kent Bland, Sandra Kaye Roby and spouse, Mike Elsworth; eight grandchildren: Tiffany Nicole Cox, Brandie Erin Cox, Keith Andrew Roby and wife, Sherri, Alexander Blake Roby and fiancee, Lucy Hardesty, Katelyn Ashley Roby, Brooklyn Amber Roby, Alicia Danielle Ellsworth, and Alexis Kaye Ellsworth; two great-grandchildren: Aubrianna Denise Roby and Elijah Barrett Adams; all of Campbellsville; four sisters and one brother: Jewell Watson, Lillie Buckman, and Dollie Cox of Campbellsville, Ethel Marie Raims of Hixson, Tennessee, and Paul David Gabbert and wife, Donna of Knifley; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Samuel Gabbert.                                                   ___________________

VISITATION: 5-8 P.M., Monday, September 17th at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 18th at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Don Gowin

BURIAL:                       Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

PALLBEARERS:          Paul Atwood

Odell Callahan

Bobby Harmon

Simon Myers

David Tungate

Dan White

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Vaughan Sharp

Posted by on Sep 13, 2012

Vaughan Sharp of Campbellsville, son of the late Ben V. Sharp and Sina Mae Black Sharp, was born in Washington, D.C., December 8, 1937.  He died at 5:00 A.M., Thursday, September 13, 2012, in Campbellsville.

Age: 74. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.

He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and was an avid model airplane enthusiast.

He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and attained the rank of airman second class.

He united in marriage to Betsy Hopper on October 7th, 1960.

Besides his wife: Betsy Sharp of Campbellsville, he is also survived by one daughter: Carol Sue Foster of ElReno, Oklahoma; two granddaughters: Kelly Jo King of Columbia and Alexandria Foster of Russell Springs; three great-grandchildren; three sisters: Alice McKinney of Wingate, Indiana, Barbara Zimmerman and Sue Navarre of Jamestown; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

 

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Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

 

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