Bobbie Powell

Posted by on Apr 6, 2012

Bobbie Powell of Campbellsville, son of the late Averette Powell and Ruby Paxton Powell, was born in Green County, Kentucky November 17, 1928.  He died at 3:00 A.M., Friday, April 6, 2012 in Campbellsville.     Age:   83

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church.

He was a former employee of Anaconda in Summersville and Lake Cumberland Community Services and was a manufacturer of cherry furniture.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He united in marriage to Barbara Edelen February 6, 1954.

Besides his wife, Barbara Edelen Powell, he is survived by two sons:  Steven Douglas Powell of Atlanta, Georgia and John Powell of Campbellsville; two grandchildren:  Christina Powell of Louisville and Adam Chase Powell of Campbellsville; one great-grandson, Lucas Edward Vardeman; one brother, Jerry Powell of Greensburg; several other relatives and friends.

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 VISITATION:  From 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, April 8, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 9, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Murphy and Rev. Charlie Taylor

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

 

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Thomas F. Hiestand

Posted by on Apr 5, 2012

Hiestand, Thomas F. , 93, of Chesterfield, VA, formerly of Campbellsville, KY, died on April 1,  2012.

He was born September 7, 1918 in Taylor County, KY. He was the last surviving child of the late beloved Dr. C.V. and Mattie Hogan Hiestand. He attended the University of Kentucky and was retired from Seattle Quilt Manufacturing Company where he was national sales manager for many years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Campbellsville, and a valued Board Member of the Hiestand House Museum.

Tom was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He ended his four years service in WWII as Sergeant Major, Combat Engineer Unit, 24th Infantry Division. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked and witnessed General MacArthur’s landing to liberate the Philippines. He was decorated with the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon w/4 Bronze Stars, the American Defense Service Medal w/ Bronze Star, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/ 2 Bronze Stars, and the Good Conduct Ribbon. During the Korean War, he was recalled to Ft. Lewis, WA where he instructed soldiers in advanced combat skills.

He is survived by his loving wife of forty years, the former Mary Jo Collins Allhouse, of Chesterfield, VA, his daughter Janet Hiestand (Leslie) Gurgel, of Mountlake Terrace, WA, two grandchildren Kristen Smith (Cory) Morkert of Port Orchard, WA, and Matthew Smith of Kirkland, WA, two great grandchildren, twins Colin and Reese Morkert, nieces, Jonna Mendez, Knoxville, MD, Holly Twitchell, Richardson, TX, Heidi Valbusa, Prince Frederick, MD, Janet Mair, Fayston, VT, Jane Berg, Omaha Nebraska, nephew Josh Hord, Lake City, FL, step children, Jo Carol (Robert, deceased) Parkin, Chesterfield, VA, Sam (Linda) Allhouse, Mt. Airy, MD, Julie (Rick) Kinkade, Dallas, TX. Step grandchildren, Lori (Phil) Collins, Richmond, VA, Rob Parkin, Richmond, VA, and Adam (Jodie) Parkin, Erie, PA, Ryan Allhouse and Keeley (Nate) Carl of Maryland, step great-grandchildren: Michael Parker, Jordan Collins, Corey Collins, Caleb Collins and Emmie Parkin.

Preceding him in death was his first wife, Catherine Evelyn Gault, a daughter, Ann Hiestand Smith, and sisters and brothers, Nydia Phillips, Val Hiestand, Fannie Munson,  Regina O’Brien, Clemmie Lair, Johnie Fogarty, Blanche Hord, Billie Nunn, Grace Poynter, Richard Hiestand, and baby Harry.

His memorial service will be held at 11 AM on April 9, 2012, at Webber Memorial Baptist Church, North Chesterfield, VA. Burial with military honors will follow in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia, VA.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hiestand House Museum, 1075 Campbellsville Bypass, Campbellsville, KY 42718.  Online registry book is available at Morrissett.com.

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Hazel Wise

Posted by on Apr 5, 2012

Hazel Wise of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Fred Marple and Callie Fisher Marple, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky April 6, 1931.  She died at

2:30 P.M., Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in Campbellsville.     Age:  80

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

She was retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

She united in marriage to Willie Wise December 29, 1956.

Besides her husband, Willie Wise, she is survived by two sons:  Wally Humphress and wife, Peggy of Campbellsville and Howard Humphress of Canton, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Dawn Wise of Campbellsville; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Jo Kennedy of Lexington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a son, Steve Wise November 7, 2009; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Humphress; and two brothers and two sisters:  James H. Marple, Clifford Eugene Marple, Frances Mae Durham and Anna Evelyn Marple in infancy.

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 VISITATION:  From 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:  11:00 A.M., Friday, April 6, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev.Brent Gupton and Rev. Haywood Riner

BURIAL:           Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

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James “Charlie” Brewer, 54

Posted by on Apr 1, 2012

James “Charlie” Brewer of Campbellsville, son of the late Claude Brewer and Lovie Underwood Brewer was born October 25, 1957 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:30 P.M., Friday, March 30, 2012 in Campbellsville. Age: 54
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church.
He was a former employee of Campbellsville Industries.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Sherri Brewer of Campbellsville; two granddaughters, Kayla Brewer of Florence and Leah Cook
of Danville; two sisters and brothers -in -law: Arlene and Roger Perkins of Buffalo and Darlene and Harold Atwell of Campbellsville; two nieces, Monica Perkins Bale and husband Duane of Greensburg and Bridgett Hess and husband Scott of LaGrange and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Aaron Joseph Brewer March 16, 1985.

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VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M.,Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 2, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Charlie Warren

BURIAL: Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church Cemetery

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Johnny Ray Newton

Posted by on Mar 28, 2012

Johnny Ray Newton, son of  Melvin “Shorty” Newton and the late Ernestine Keltner Malone, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, December 4, 1963.  He died at 1:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in Campbellsville.         Age:  48

He was a former sanitation truck driver.

He united in marriage to Debra Ledford October 20, 1984.

Besides his wife, Debra Newton, he is survived by one son and three daughters: Wendell Reynolds and wife, Bobbie Jo of Green County, Megan Priddy and husband, Donald, Michelle Davis Newton, and Morgan Newton of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Michael Priddy, Cody Reynolds, Samantha Ford, Mercy Reynolds, Amy Reynolds, Devin Reynolds, and Arianna Davis Newton; parents, Melvin “Shorty” and Delores Burchett Newton of Campbellsville; step-father, David Malone of Campbellsville; five sisters and four brothers: Sissy Leake, Tammy Jo Newton and husband, Eric, Kimberly Clark and husband, Steven, Janet Altman and husband, Greg, Debbie Viers and husband, Gary, Roger Malone and wife, Shelia and Jimmy Malone of Campbellsville, and Dwayne Melson and Tommy Melson and wife, April of Columbia; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by one granddaughter , Selena Newton.

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VISITATION:  From 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Friday, March 30, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Larry “Fella” Wilson

BURIAL:                        Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

 

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Terry Carl Beams

Posted by on Mar 26, 2012

 

Terry Carl Beams of Campbellsville, son of the late Lionel Carl Beams and Aileen Underwood Beams was born in Elizabeth, Indiana, November 13, 1948. He died at 10:38 A.M., Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.     Age:   63

He professed faith in Christ July 18, 1961 at the Bill Rice Ranch in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and was a member of the Bible Baptist Tabernacle.

He was a former employee of Hesco Parts Company and Delmonico Manufacturing in Louisville and Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

He united in marriage to Sharon Kay Ennis March 2, 1974.

Besides his wife, Sharon Kay Beams, he is survived by three daughters and one son: Tina Kay Simpson of Georgetown, Tammy Carol Spencer and husband, Dwayne of Cookeville, Tennessee, Trina Leigh Murphy and husband, Chris of Campbellsville, and Trenton Carl Beams and wife, Kimberly of Spring Hill, Florida; five grandsons; one granddaughter; five great-granddaughters; two sisters and three brothers: Rita Underwood and husband, Eugene, Alois Phillips and husband, Johnny, and Bobby Beams of Campbellsville, Charles Beams and wife, Velda of Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Brian Beams of Taylorsville; several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; cousins and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by one grandson, Blake Simpson and one sister, Mary Sue Beams.

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VISITATION:  From 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M., Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Bible Baptist Tabernacle

FUNERAL SERVICES:  11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler & Bro. Jeff Harris, Interpreter

BURIAL:        Beams Family Cemetery

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Willard L. Phillips

Posted by on Mar 21, 2012

Willard L. Phillips of Shelbyville, Indiana, son of the late Walker Phillips and Bessie Frances Hiestand Phillips was born January 5, 1942 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 2:15 A.M., Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in Shelbyville, Indiana.    Age: 70

He was a self-employed musician.

He is survived by two sisters, Myrtle Carrie Phillips Mendoza and husband, Tony and Margaret Phillips King; brother-in-law, Rev. Earl Pike; special cousins, Faye Price and Bro. Robert Grammer; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by one sister, Louise Pike October 8, 1997.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE:          11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Brookside Cemetery by Bro. Robert Grammer

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

 

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Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Car

Posted by on Mar 19, 2012

On 03/16/2012 at 10:26PM Shirley A Mardis was North bound on HWY 55 when 61 year old Aleksandr Karapetyan of 211 Misty Dr. was standing in the middle of the roadway wearing dark clothing and was not seen by Mardis. Mardis was unable to avoid collision and struck Karapetyan. Mardis was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville/Taylor County EMS and treated for minor injuries. Karapetyan was transported to TRH and was pronounced deceased at 10:58PM. There are no criminal charges pending.

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Shirley Ann Maupin

Posted by on Mar 14, 2012

 

Shirley Ann Maupin, daughter of the late Oscar Newton and Gladys Rafferty Newton, was born in Shelbyville, Indiana, June 3, 1940.  She died at 4:21 P.M., Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in Evansville, Indiana.   Age:  71

She was the state wide director of Kentucky Toll services and a retired property manager. She was a member of The Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels.

She is survived by two daughters and two sons: Julie Welch and Carol Maupin of Evansville, Indiana, Marty Maupin of  Bowling Green and Daryl Maupin of Springfield, Tennessee; six grandchildren: Kevin Maupin, Shelby Maupin, Lauren Taylor Maupin, Natalie Maupin, Nicholas Maupin and Blake Leach; four brothers and four sisters: Carolyn Whitlock, Margaret Gadberry, J. Paul Newton, David Alan Newton and Mike Newton of Campbellsville; Faye Atcher of Radcliffe, Bonnie Claycomb of Bowling Green and Rick Newton of Elizabethtown;

several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Dorris Ray Newton November 18, 1994, Jan Cates May 31, 1991 and Billy Newton February 7, 2010.

 

VISITATION:      5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 16, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ted Tempel

BURIAL:                       Brookside Cemetery

 FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL.

 

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Helena Warren

Posted by on Mar 12, 2012

Helena “Close” Warren age 83 of Campbellsville, Kentucky, died Saturday March 10, 2012 in Campbellsville after an illness.
She is survived by one son Wendell and Betty Warren of Campbellsville, two Daughters and son in-laws Vicky L and Tommy Yount of Taylorsville and Teressa and Steve Germain of Campbellsville. She is also survived by five grand children and eight great grand children. One brother Russell Close of Arizona, five sisters Faye Sallee, Lorene Caulk, Phyllis Milby, Sue Holmes and Lula Rae Mitchell all of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Funeral services for Helena “Close” Warren will be conducted at 10AM Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Family request visitation from 5PM to 8PM Monday, March 12, 2012 at Lyons-DeWitt Funeral Home.

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