James Earl Lewis, Age 88

Posted by on Sep 10, 2010

James Earl Lewis of Louisville, son of the late William N. Lewis and Zana Sizemore Lewis, was born September 15, 1921, in Hyden, Kentucky.   He died at 2:40 P.M., Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in Louisville.  Age: 88

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

He was a member of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky F. & A.M., the Thoroughbred Stein Collectors Association and the Kyana Geological Society, an avid sports fan and a loving and devoted husband.

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Opal Sallee, Age 90

Posted by on Sep 10, 2010

Opal Sallee of Leesburg, Virginia, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Jesse Oman Sullivan and Callie B. Davis Sullivan, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, May 9, 1920.  She died at 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 8, 2010, in Leesburg, Virginia.    Age:    90

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

She united in marriage to Lewis Sallee August 15, 1942.  He preceded her in death December 10, 1984.

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Geneva Rae Bright, Age 71

Posted by on Sep 10, 2010

Geneva Rae Bright of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Thomas Feltner Bright and Mayme Lois Christie Bright, was born July 13, 1939, in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 9:41 P.M., Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in Columbia.  Age: 71

She professed faith in Christ and attended the First Church of God.

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

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William Randy Rakes, Sr, 58

Posted by on Sep 9, 2010

William Randy Rakes, Sr, 58, of Sunnyhill Drive, Campbellsville died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Dennis Lawrence and Nellie Mae Rakes.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sister, Richard Rakes, Carl Eugene Rakes and George Lawrence Rakes and Gertrude Rakes.

He is survived by his wife Brenda Sue Rakes of Campbellsville, six sons and daughters-in-law, Steven (Slo-Mo) & Jamie Rakes of Greensburg, Stanley & Katrina Rakes , William Jr. (Syboo) & Cathy Rakes all of Lebanon, Tim Bright of Loretto, Andrew Rakes, Campbellsville, and Danny Dale & Tammy Bright of Bradfordsville, three daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy Phelps of Liberty, Racheal Rakes & Roberto Ibarra of Lebanon and Megan Rakes of Campbellsville, fourteen grandchildren, four sisters & brothers-in-law, Helena Raikes of Campbellsville, Carolyn and Kenny Roller of Bradfordsville, Martha & Jeffrey McFarland of Liberty and Linda & Ricky Mattingly of Finley.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2PM, Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Old Liberty Cemetery.

Visitation 5-8 PM, Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home

Rev. Hugh Gunter, officiating.

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Margie Hancock, Age 84

Posted by on Sep 9, 2010

Margie Hancock

Miss Margie Marie Hancock was born August 12, 1926 in Green County, Ky. to the late Grover C. and Amanda Gilpin Hancock. She departed this life Monday, September 6, 2010 at the Golden Living Center, Green Hill Manor, Greensburg, KY, having attained the age of eighty-four years and twenty-four days.

Miss Hancock had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Summer Shade Methodist Church.

She is survived by one sister: Tara Gupton of Greensburg, KY. Also surviving are two nephews: Gerald and Glen Gupon, both of Greensburg, KY, plus a host of other relatives and friends.

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Brandon Wayne Morgan, Age 15, Green Co., KY

Posted by on Sep 9, 2010

Brandon Wayne Morgan, 15, of the Exie Community of Green Co, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital, Greensburg, KY, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

The funeral services for Brandon Wayne Morgan will be conducted at 1pmCT, Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main ST, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Greasy Creek Cemetery. Bro. David Dickens, Bro. Dennis Penick will be officiating. Visitation is requested from 3pm to 9pmCT, Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT , Friday until time of the funeral service.

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Robert Lee Tungate, Age 49

Posted by on Sep 7, 2010

Robert Lee Tungate of Campbellsville, son of Eveline Fisher Tungate Riley and the late Frank Earl Tungate, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, June 13, 1961. He died at 8:36 A.M., Monday, September 6, 2010, in Campbellsville.        Age:    49

He had professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

He was an employee of Portland Forge in Lebanon.

He united in marriage to Martha Sanders November 22, 1980.

Besides his wife, Martha Tungate, he is survived by his mother, Eveline Riley; one sister, Kaye Elmore and husband, Steve; one nephew and one niece: Chris Montgomery and Kristy Elmore all of Campbellsville; several other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Clarence and Bessie Tungate and Alford and Lou Emmer Fisher.

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VISITATION:  After 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:  11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 8th at the  Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones

 BURIAL:                           Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church Cemetery

 PALLBEARERS:         Gary Bell, Darrell Cox, Steve Elmore, Joey Fields, Rodney Nunn, Kenny Richerson

HONORARY PALLBEARERS:  Nieces and Nephews and Young Adult #1 Sunday School Class of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church

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Dawn Gupton, age 62

Posted by on Sep 3, 2010

Dawn Gupton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Gordon Ellis and Ina Sharp Ellis, was born December 7, 1947, in Lincoln County, Kentucky. She died at
6:50 A.M., Thursday, September 2, 2010 in Louisville. Age: 62

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Lorine Cox, 87

Posted by on Sep 3, 2010

Lorine Cox of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Robert Perkins and Zella Bottoms Perkins, was born July 11, 1923, in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 5:25 A.M., Friday, September 3, 2010 in Campbellsville.  Age: 87

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Dr. Forest F. Shely, Age 86

Posted by on Aug 31, 2010

Dr. Forest F. Shely of Campbellsville, son of the late Forest Wyatt Shely and Blanche Brown Shely, was born June 20, 1924 in Anderson County, Kentucky.  He died at 5:00 A.M., Monday, August 30, 2010 in Campbellsville.  Age: 86

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church.  He was a Baptist deacon and Sunday School teacher for over fifty years and was a Gideon.

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

He was a retired medical doctor having practiced medicine since 1950. He served as medical director of several area nursing homes, was the first administrator of Taylor County Hospital, a former chairman of the Taylor County and Lake Cumberland District Boards of Health, a former member of the Taylor County Mental Health Board, Taylor County Public Library Board, and Campbellsville-Taylor County Rescue Advisory Board.

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