LEON SHEPHERD

Posted by on Jun 1, 2013

Leon Shepherd of Campbellsville, son the late Ernest Garley Shepherd and Hester Ellen Burress Shepherd was born April 26, 1949 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He died at 5:16 A.M., Saturday, June 1, 2013.          Age: 64

He was employed at Fruit of the Loom and Lowe’s.

He united in marriage to Wanda Faye Swafford April 18, 1969. She preceded him in death September 16, 2008.

He united in marriage to Rhonda Wilson Coomer July 4, 2009.

Besides his wife, Rhonda Shepherd of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and son-in law Melissa and Dr. Matt Marshbanks of Louisville; five step-children: Louie, Les, Ryan, Serena and Tiffany; two grandchildren, Addison Claire Marshbanks and Grant Matthew Marshbanks; ten step-grandchildren; three sisters: Jeanne Lentz and June Hoskins and husband Bo of Campbellsville and Carolyn Galloway of Brooks; one half-brother and one half-sister:  Dwayne Shepherd and Faye King; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by one son, Leon O’Neal Shepherd May 26, 1975.

 

VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Parrott &

                                      Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

 

BURIAL:                       Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery

 

PALLBEARERS:

 

David Cable

Rex Campbell

Bo Hoskins

Ian Hoskins

Albert Swafford

Chris Swafford

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Judy A. Richardson

Posted by on May 31, 2013

Judy A. Richardson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Tom Harris and Dencie Bray Harris, was born in Nelson County, Kentucky, January 5, 1944. She died at 12:35 A.M., Friday, May 31, 2013 in Lexington.   Age: 69

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Union Band Baptist Church in Nelson County.

She was an employee of Fruit of the Loom and Clarcor in Campbellsville.

She united in marriage to Earnest Richardson January 17, 1975.

Besides her husband, Ernest Richardson of Campbellsville she is survived by one sister, Wanda Willis of Campbellsville; a nephew, Jamie Willis of Elizabethtown; a great niece and nephew, Gavin Willis and Abby Willis; two sisters-in-law: Stella Thompson and husband, Donnie and Millie Parker of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Junior Harris.

 

VISITATION:      5:00 TO 8:00 P.M., Sunday, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Parrott &

                                      Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by

                                      Bro. Leroy Shultz

 

BURIAL:                       Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

PALLBEARERS:

 

Gerry Dugger

Mark Judd

Steve Mills

Mickey Sapp

Donnie Thompson

Terry VanMeter

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James Allen

Posted by on May 31, 2013

 

James Allen of Campbellsville, son of Marie Emerson Allen and the late James Shirley Allen was born May 21, 1950 in Casey County, Kentucky. He died at

8:47 A.M., Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Louisville.       Age: 63

He professed faith in Christ, was a Church Of God Minister and attended God’s Grace Church.

He worked for Fruit of the Loom as a sewing machine mechanic.

He united in marriage to Berniece Allen December 19, 1970.

Besides his wife, Berniece Allen of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Willis and one granddaughter, Emily Nevaeh Willis of Campbellsville; his mother, Marie Allen of Liberty; two brothers and seven sisters: Johnny Allen, Katherine Brown, and Donna Myers of Liberty, Mark Allen of Tennessee, Joan Conner of Burnside, Thelma Tucker of  Knifley, Helen Vonlinger of Lancaster,  Rebecca Coffey of Russell Springs and Marilyn Earles of Hustonville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters: Velma Allen and Judy Mowyer.

 

VISITATION:    5:00 TO 8:00 P.M., Saturday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the Parrott &

                                      Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by

                                      Bro. Billy Adams, Bro. Randall Underwood and

                                      Bro. Ronald Hixson

 

BURIAL:                       Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

PALLBEARERS:

 

Anthony Allen

Matthew Allen

Jeffrey Brown

Timothy Brown

Chad Coffey

Shane Coffey

Jamie Conner

Ryan League

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Dennis Ray Campbell – Obit

Posted by on May 31, 2013

Campbell

Veteran Appreciation
Mr. Dennis Ray Campbell

Mr. Dennis Ray Campbell, age 78 years, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday in Lexington at the VA Hospital.

He was the son of the late: Joseph Foskett and Dollie Wooten Campbell.

Mr. Campbell was a former car dealer, a farmer and a Veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

He Had made a profession in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his wife: Carolyn Campbell of Columbia.

A son: Dennis Campbell and his wife: Jeanie of Campbellsburg, KY.

Two daughters: Dena Litchfield and her husband Mike of Campbellsville and Niko Campbell of Columbia.

A sister: Thelma Hancock and her husband Tommy of Harkers Island, NC.

4 grandchildren: Tristin Campbell of Columbia, Jordan Campbell of Campbellsburg, KY, Sarah and Ben Litchfield both of Campbellsville.

His mother-in-law: Estelle Cox of Campbellsville.

A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by a brother: Davis Campbell and a sister: Doris Jean Campbell.

The funeral service for Mr. Dennis Ray Campbell, will be conducted Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. EST at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville with Bro. Cutler officiating.

Family requests visitation after 10:00 AM EST on Sunday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and cremation Service.

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Charles Douglas “C. D.” Miller

Posted by on May 30, 2013

Charles Douglas (C. D.) Miller of Campbellsville, son of the late Richard A. “Dick” Miller and Virginia Callison Miller, was born in Adair County, Kentucky, October 10, 1932.  He died at 1:00 A.M., Thursday, May 30, 2013, in Campbellsville.     Age:   80

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church where he had served as a deacon.

He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army and later retired from the Kentucky National Guard.

He was a member of the ElkHorn Masonic Lodge #568 F. & A. M.

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

He united in marriage to Barbara Wright November 7, 1953.

Besides his wife, Barbara Miller, he is survived by three daughters:  Sherry Miller and Connie Miller of Frankfort and Kay Wright and husband, Brian of Ft. Myers, Florida; two grandchildren:  Haley Brooke Wright and Coleman Douglas Wright of Ft. Myers; one sister, Betty Gaines of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; one brother-in-law, John Tapscott of Bowling Green;

several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters:  Jim Dick Miller, Jane Cantrell and Patsy Tapscott.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, June 3, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Joe Hatchett

MASONIC SERVICE:    7:00 P.M., Monday, June 3rd at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

BURIAL:                        Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO CAMPBELLSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT AND RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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James E. Owens

Posted by on May 28, 2013

James E. Owens of Campbellsville, son of the late James Owens and Nellie Walden Owens, was born in Estill County, Kentucky, August 6, 1922.   He died at 10:30 P.M., Monday, May 27, 2013, in Campbellsville.     Age:   90

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Bible Baptist Tabernacle.

He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army and the United States Air Force, where he retired at the rank of Technical Sergeant after twenty plus years.

He was awarded many commendations and medals, including the Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Clasp with five loops, serving in the 56th Fighter Interceptor Squad at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, Good Conduct Medal Silver Clasp with one loop, Strategic Air Command and Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, United Nations Service Medal and Army of Occupation Medal (Japan).

He united in marriage to Patricia M. Bonsteel, who preceded him in death.

He united in marriage to Kathryn Gibson Owens July 18, 1953.  She preceded him in death June 13, 2004.

He is survived by one daughter: Linda S. Hilbert of Erie, Pennsylvania; two grandsons:  Philip J. Hilbert, II and wife, Laurie of Mobile, Alabama and Gregory S. Hilbert and partner, Karl Shearer, Jr. of Erie, Pennsylvania; one great-grandson, Philip J. Hilbert, III; one brother, Herman Owens and wife, Letha of Dunedin, Florida; one nephew, Gary Owens of Florida; special friend, Margey Mabe of Campbellsville; beloved cat, Percy and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters: Sherman Owens, Robert Owens, Henry Owens, Lucy Ann Owens, Julia Owens and Tracy Owens.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M., Friday, May 31, 2013 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Friday, May 31, 2013 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler

BURIAL:                        Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY MAY BE DONATIONS TO HOSPICE OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY OR MAKE TODAY COUNT AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Linda Hathaway and all personnel at Taylor Regional Radiation Oncology and all Hospice of Central Kentucky personnel.

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George Alfred Ratcliff – Obit

Posted by on May 27, 2013

Ratcliff

Mr. George Alfred Ratcliff of Campbellsville passed away on Sunday, May 26, at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab facility after 84 years of life. He had been employed as a construction worker, horse trainer and farrier, and as an oil well serviceman before his retirement. Besides being an avid outdoorsman, Mr. Ratcliff also enjoyed talking on his CB radio. His handle in the CB community was “Horseshoe Man”.

Mr. Ratcliff was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Sudie Carlisle Ratcliff, and one son, Donnie Ratcliff.

He is survived by:

Four sons – Phillip Ratcliff of Salina, TN, Dewey Ratcliff of New Albany, IN, Keith Ratcliff and Junior Ratcliff, both of Campbellsville.

One daughter – Susan Miller of Campbellsville.

10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

At the request of the family, services will be private.

LR Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service
1765 New Columbia Rd
Campbellsville, KY 42718
Ph: (270)465-5151
www.lrpetty.com

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Roger “Slick” Murley

Posted by on May 27, 2013

Murley
Roger Murley
Mr. Roger “Slick” Murley, age 61 of Campbellsville, passed away on Monday in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital.

He was the son of the late Walter Bransford and Lillian Leona Berry Murley. He was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include:
One son and daughter – Chris Storey of Georgia and Barbie Storey Weathers of South Carolina.

A sister – Pat Clark of Louisville and her companion, Mike Milby, Sr., of Campbellsville.

Three brothers – Allen Murley and wife Karen of Russell Springs, Bill Murley and wife Joan of North Carolina, and Walter R. Murley and wife Janet of Campbellsville.

A special niece – Kaleigh Murley of Campbellsville,

And a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Murley was preceded in death by a brother: Virgil Edward Murley in 2007.

The funeral service for Mr. Roger “Slick” Murley, will be conducted Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville with: Bro. Tom Clark officiating.

Visitation from 5-8 PM on Tuesday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

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Dennis Kevin Corbin – Obit

Posted by on May 25, 2013

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)

Mr. Dennis Kevin Corbin, age 78 of Campbellsville, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
He is survived by his wife Janice (Brown) Corbin, one son and daughter-in-law; David K. and Kimberly Corbin, and two grandchildren; Kyle and Mariah Corbin all of Campbellsville, one brother Tommy F. Corbin of Columbia and a host of family and friends.
Services for Mr. Dennis Corbin will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 27, 2013 at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family request visitation on Sunday from 5 to 8 P.M. and ask that in lieu of flowers, make donations to the Salem Baptist Church Building Fund.

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Dorothy Ann Wayne – Obit

Posted by on May 21, 2013

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)

Dorothy Ann Wayne, age 92 of Fairfield Avenue, Fairfield, California, died there March 19, 2013 after an illness.
Memorial services for Mrs. Wayne will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 24th at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial was in the Lebanon National Cemetery in March.
The family will receive visitors after 12:30 P.M. Friday.
Expressions of sympathy should be in the form of donations to Gideons International or the charity of your choice.

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