Merlin Boyd Harrison

Posted by on Jul 26, 2012

Merlin Boyd Harrison of Campbellsville, son of the late Lelan Harrison and Lizzie Ermine Vaughn Harrison was born in Taylor County, Kentucky on March 19, 1926. He died at 9:55 P.M., Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in Campbellsville. Age: 86 He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army achieving the rank of corporal. He was a retired employee of Tennessee Gas Transmission. He united in marriage to Lola Mae Beard February 5, 1949. She preceded him in death April 19, 1987. He was a loving and devoted husband, wonderful father and a good friend. He is survived by one son and two daughters: Danny Harrison and wife, Elaine of Louisville and Carolyn Walters and husband, Robert, and Judy Harrison of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Robin Michelle Walters of Campbellsville and Danny Boyd Harrison Jr. and wife Ammy of Shelbyville; one great-granddaughter, Meredith Ava Harrison; one brother, Richard Morrison Harrison and wife, Myra of Cincinnati,  Ohio; a special niece, Tammie Baumgardner of Campbellsville;  several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters: Cleston Kemper Harrison MIA in World War II, Charles “Cotton” Harrison, Lawrence Earl Harrison, John “Johnnie” Garnett Harrison, Eunice Sapp and Lois Newcomb.

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VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M., Friday, July 27, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Durham, Rev. Ronda Arnett and Dr. Ray Roberts

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO SHILOH CEMETERY FUND OR ZION CEMETERY FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.

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Clayton Sullivan

Posted by on Jul 25, 2012

Clayton Sullivan of Campbellsville, son of the late George and Cora Burress Reynolds, was born in Marion County, Kentucky, February 22, 1928.  After the death of his mother in 1929, he was adopted by John William and Lillie Burress Sullivan.  He died at 6:45 A.M., Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in Lebanon.    Age:  84

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Washington Baptist Church where he was a deacon for sixty-two years.

He was a lifelong farmer.

He united in marriage to Kathryn Hunt December 21, 1946.

Besides his wife, Kathryn Sullivan, he is survived by one son and two daughters:  Ronnie Sullivan and wife, Gwynette, Wanda Miller and husband, Keith and Renee Osborne and husband, Harold of Campbellsville; six grandchildren:  Jason Miller and wife, Angie, Nicholas Miller, Chad Sullivan and wife, Carol, Farrah McLean and husband, John, Hana Osborne and Jon Osborne of Campbellsville; six great-grandchildren:  Molly Sullivan, Hunter Miller, Gracie Miller, Clay McLean, Cole McLean and Carlee McLean of Campbellsville; two brothers and one sister:  Monroe Reynolds, Jerry Reynolds and wife, Linda and Clara Evans of Marion County; one brother-in-law, Kyle Bugg of Paris, Kentucky; one sister-in-law, Louise Reynolds of Columbus, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his adopted parents, John William and Lillie Sullivan and one brother and one sister:  Leo Reynolds and Edith Ann Bugg.

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 VISITATION:  After 5:00 P.M., Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M., Friday, July 27, 2012 at the Mt. Washington Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICES:           11:00 A.M., Friday, July 27, 2012 at the Mt. Washington Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Jimmy York and Rev. Donnie Blick

BURIAL:                                  Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery

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

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Fannie May Webb- Obit

Posted by on Jul 20, 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)

 

 

          Fannie May Webb, age 88, of Coakley Street, Campbellsville, died, Saturday, July 14, at the Taylor Regional Hospital.

          She was the daughter of the late Lovie Gemima Henson and Ellis Green Rice; she was also preceded in death by three brothers Fonnie Rice, Nathan Rice and Rufus Rice, and one sister Darcus Perkins.

          Ms. Webb was retired from the Illinois Municipal Maintenance, and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, Campbellsville.

           She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Thomas Webb and wife Janet from Illinois, two daughters and son-in-law Janet Francis Brummett and husband Paul of Albany, and  Regena May Cox of Campbellsville. Five grandchildren, Kristen and (Joseph) Malloy, Janelle Willis, Shelley and (David) Szymonik, Michael Thomas Cox, and Kevin Dale Cox, three great-grandchildren Cecilia Willis, Kourtney Cox and Elliott Malloy, one sister, Annie Webb of Illinois, along with nieces and nephews and many relatives and friends.

          Funeral services for Fannie Webb were conducted at 11 AM Wednesday, July 18, at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Green River Memorial Cemetery.

          Officiating Troy Elmore

Pallbearers: Darrell Blair, Wilson Skaggs, Kevin Cox, Michael Cox, Jeremy Houk and Damon White.

Honorary Pallbearers:  Mark Webb and Mitchell Webb

          The family request donations on funeral expenses to be sent to Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.

 

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Betty Lou Stamp – Obit

Posted by on Jul 20, 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)

 

 

          Mrs. Betty Lou Stamp, age 66, of Mannsville Road, Bradfordsville, died Friday, July 13, at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an illness.

          She was the daughter of the late Opal Irene Tungate and Eddie Clark; she was also preceded in dead by one daughter Eva Marie, three brothers Larry, James and Ronnie Clark and one half bother Delano Tungate. 

           Mrs. Stamp was a loving wife and mother and a member of Pentecostal faith.

           She is survived by her husband, Preston Stamp, three sons and daughter-in-law and two daughters and son-in-law, Marshall Stamp of Georgia, David Stamp of Bradfordsville, Gerald and Tammy Stamp of Campbellsville, Carla and Roger Spurling of Mannsville and Marilyn Stamp of Bradfordsville. Twelve grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren also survive along with two brothers and two sisters, Jerry Clark of Atlanta, Berry Clark, Linda Clark and Wanda Pittman all of Campbellsville.

          Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Lou Stamp were conducted at 11 AM Monday, July 16, at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Merrimac Cemetery.

          Officiating Sister Anna Overstreet

Pallbearers: Donnie Wooley, Roger Tucker, Terry Pittman, Neal Bright, Derrick Stamp, Mark Noel, Leonard Abell and Andy Stamp

Honorary Pallbearers:  Barbara Abell, Sarah Stamp, Brian Oliver and Harley Tucker

         

 

         

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Dorothy Coffindaffer – Obit

Posted by on Jul 20, 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)

 

          Dorothy Coffindaffer, age 73, of Campbellsville, died Monday July 9, 2012, at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital after an illness.

          She is survived by her, husband, Robert Coffindaffer, one daughter Debbie Sallee of Campbellsville, and two step-children, Kimberly Jo Griffith and James Rodney Coffindaffer both of West Virginia.

          A memorial service will be held at a later date.

          Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

         

 

 

 

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Verly Viers – Obit

Posted by on Jul 20, 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)

 

          Verly Viers, age 49, of Lebanon, formerly of Taylor County, died Monday , July 9, 2012, at the home of her sister in Lebanon.

          She was the daughter of the late James Burt Viers and Mattie Bray who survives her daughter. She was a member of the  Calvary’s Way Church and a housewife. Besides her father she was preceded in death by one brother Rollin Viers.

          She is survived by one daughter, Melissa Ann Brown and one son John Thomas Brown of Campbellsville. Two grandchildren, Isaiah Allen Brown and Chevy Austin Gilpin also survive along with four brothers and two sisters, William and Gary Viers both of Campbellsville, Larry Viers of Greensburg, Randy Viers  and Joy Ann Rawlings both of  Lebanon, and Teresa Richardson of Louisville.

          Funeral services for Verly Viers were held at 11 AM Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Callahan Cemetery.

          Brother Steve Rawlings officiated.

 

Pallbearers

Sherrill Rawlings

Daren Bowen

Johnathan Baumgardner

Ray Richardson

Bill Mills

Jim Viers

 

 

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William Forrest “Billy” Sears

Posted by on Jul 19, 2012

William Forrest “Billy” Sears of Campbellsville, son of William Francis Sears and Ruby Nicholas Sears, was born in Exeter, New Hampshire July 29, 1946.  He died at 11:20 A.M., Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in Louisville.    Age: 65

He was a retired carpenter.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was awarded the Purple Heart; Army Commendation Medal; Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver Service Star; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Good Conduct Medal Clasp with Bronze and two Loops; Combat Infantry Badge; Air Medal; Army Occupation Medal (Berlin).

He was part of the 75th Rangers and the 5th Special Forces.

He was a member of the American Legion Edwards O’Banion Post No. 82 and also a member of the Disabled American Veterans.

He united in marriage to Claris Neat June 27, 1992.

Besides his wife, Claris Sears, he is survived by one son, Christopher Sears of New York; five step-children:  Rita Bush of Horse Cave, Barbara Gilpin of Shepherdsville, Jamie Luttrell and Angie Kerekes of Knifley and Ronnie Luttrell of Columbia; two grandchildren; eighteen step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; his parents:  William Frances and Ruby Sears of Campbellsville; four sisters:  Annie Parrott and Pattie Sears of Campbellsville, Johanna Sciascia of Enterprise, Alabama and Mary Catherine Kidd of Harrodsburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a step-son, Larry Luttrell.

 

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Cremation was chosen.

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Leola Moss

Posted by on Jul 19, 2012

Leola Moss of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Cornelius Whitehead and Elizabeth Ermine Wright Whitehead, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, May 21, 1934.  She died at 3:10 A.M., Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in Campbellsville.    Age:  78

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church.

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

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Teresa Moss of Prestonsburg; one grandson, Damon Moss and wife, Kasey of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren: Blake Moss, Braylen Moss, and Alexia Moss of Campbellsville; two sisters: Allene Smith and Mildred Moore and husband, Junior of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters: Wesley Whitehead, Elsie Weddle, Clemmie Atwell, and Doris Hoosier.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, July 20, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:           12 Noon, Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Newton

BURIAL:                                  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Elizabeth Marine “Nanny” Hayes

Posted by on Jul 16, 2012

Elizabeth Marine “Nanny” Hayes of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ben F. Foley and Lola Withers Foley, was born in Casey County, Kentucky, September 27, 1934.   She died at 12:35 A.M., Sunday, July 15, 2012, in Lexington.    Age:  77

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church where she served in the nursery for several years.

Many young adults and younger children were touched by her loving care and fondly called her “Nanny”.

She worked several years at Fruit of the Loom and was co-owner with her husband at Buel C. Hayes Printing Company in Campbellsville.  She later started a child care service from which she took care of two generations of children.  

She united in marriage to Buel Hayes August 3, 1951.  

Besides her husband, Buel Hayes, she is survived by one daughter and two sons:  Renee Martin and husband, Craig of Lexington, Charles David Hayes and wife, Donna and Robert “Bobby” Hayes and wife, Karen of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren:  Shannon Lyman, Lauren Poullos and husband, Rob and Dana Hayes Fuller and husband, Ches of Lexington, Drew Hayes, Josh Hayes, Jordan Hayes and Jade Hayes of Campbellsville; eight great-grandchildren: Alec Lyman, Mason Lyman, Trenton Poullos, Giana Poullos, Clara Grace Fuller and Eli Chesley Fuller of Lexington, Brianna Hayes of Campbellsville and Jacob Hayes of Summersville; one brother, Dalon Foley and wife, Jenny of Cincinnati, Ohio; her special little angel, Toby; a large number of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Diana Kay Hayes; three brothers and one sister:  Olas Foley, Charles Foley, Richard Foley and Margaret “Emma” Hayes; two half-brothers:  Wayne Foley and Vance Foley; two half-sisters:  Esther McNeilus and Evelyn Dyer.

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 VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:           11:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Buel Hayes & Dr. James Jones

BURIAL:                                  Cold Springs Cemetery in Casey County

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Patricia Midkiff

Posted by on Jul 11, 2012

Patricia Midkiff of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison McQuay and Estella Bailey McQuay, was born in Keokuk, Iowa, January 3, 1930.  She died at 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Campbellsville.    Age: 82

In 1952 she graduated from the Deaconess Nursing School, and then retired after some 40 years of service as a Registered Nurse with the Deaconess Hospital.

She united in marriage to Thomas Clinton Midkiff.  He preceded her in death January 15, 1988.   

She is survived by one daughter and one son:  Melanie Denzer and husband, William and Thomas Michael Midkiff of Elkhorn; two grandsons:  Chad Stockfleth and Zachary Denzer of Louisville; one niece Shirley Lane of Eldorado, Illinois; and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Robert McQuay and Juanita Logan.

 

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Cremation was chosen.

 

 

 

 

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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