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

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO MT. WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY FUND AND MAY BE MADE

AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

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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

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

 

 

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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

FAMILY WANT TO SAY A SPECIAL “THANK YOU” TO STAFF AT GOLDEN LIVING GREENHILL; LIFELINE HOME HEALTH; AND NURSES AT HARDIN MEMORIAL CANCER CENTER

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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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.

 

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO THE CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Jessie Howard Whited-Obit

Posted by on Sep 11, 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)

 

Jessie Howard Whited, age 91, of South Bend Indiana, died Sunday, September 9, 2012, at Dekalb Health Facility in Auburn, Indiana.

Mr. Whited was the son of the late Ethel Vaughn and Roosevelt Whited, he was also preceded in death by his first wife Hazel Whited.

J. Howard’s greatest love, besides his family and friends was music and fishing; he was inspired by his mother’s talent and love for music.  He played in many bands and touched many life’s, throughout with his love of music.

He is survived by wife Ada Ruth Thompson Whited of Indiana, two sisters Betty Fick and Mary Grace Rowe both of Louisville, Step-daughters and son-in-law, Susie Davis and Dottie Ruby and husband Paul, five step grandchildren and 13 step great grandchildren, along with many other family and friends, and Paul and Dorothy caretakers.   

Funeral services were conducted at 2 PM Thursday, September 13, 2012 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Merrimac Cemetery.

         

Officiating Pastor Paul Patton and Pastor Ron Moore

Pallbearers:  Paul Ruby, Dan Ruby, Jerry Fick, Christopher Davis, Ean Ruby and David Clark

 

 

 

 

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Geneva Akin Moss

Posted by on Sep 10, 2012

Geneva Akin Moss of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ellis Akin and Carrie Bale Akin, was born December 23, 1919, in Green County, Kentucky.  She died at 8:55 A.M., C.D.S.T. Monday, September 10, 2012 in Columbia.        Age:  92

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

She was united in marriage to D. C. Moss on December 24, 1941.  He preceded her in death on December 2, 1983.  

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Dr. Roger Smith of Columbia; two grandchildren:  Leah Levi and husband, Gary of Campbellsville and David Smith of Louisville; three great-grandchildren:  Samantha Levi and Taylor Levi of Campbellsville and Daulton Smith of Louisville; one brother and one sister:  Russell Akin of Campbellsville and Virginia Caulk of Elizabethtown;

several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

 

VISITATION: 5:00 – 9:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY

 

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., E.D.S.T., Thursday, September 13, 2012

at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

by Pastor Wayne Brooks

 

BURIAL:                        Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

PALLBEARERS:

 

Robert Akin

Rocky Akin

Fred Clem

Mike Elmore

Brent Mershon

Chase Mills

                            

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