Billy Newton

Posted by on Feb 7, 2010

William Elliott Billy Newton of Campbellsville, son of the late Oscar Newton and Gladys Rafferty Newton, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, December 17, 1951. He died at 3:37 A.M., Sunday, February 7, 2010, in Campbellsville.
Age: 58
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
He was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and former owner and operator of Leersquo;s Famous Recipe in Glasgow, Elizabethtown, Columbia, Jamestown, and Lebanon.
He is survived by one son, Billy Joe Newton and wife, Deanna of Bardstown; three grandchildren: Jacob Newton, Miles Newton, and Lydia Newton of Bardstown; five sisters and four brothers: Margaret (Larry) Gadberry, Carolyn (Jimmy) Whitlock, J. Paul (Carlene) Newton, David Alan (Angie) Newton, and Mike Newton of Campbellsville, Faye (Bob) Atcher of Radcliffe, Bonnie (Eddie) Claycomb of Bowling Green, Rick (Kim) Newton of Elizabethtown, and Shirley Maupin of Owensboro; sister-in-law, Ruth Newton of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother: Jan Cates May 31, 1991 and Dorris Ray Newton November 18, 1994.

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FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at theP arrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in
Campbellsville by Rev. Larry Rhodes

VISITATION: After 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home

BURIAL: Parrott-Turner-Dabney Addition to Brookside Cemetery

PALLBEARERS:

E.G. Brown
Barry Cox
Yohan Dysholm
David Harding
Danny Huber
Steve Parker
Dwayne Squires
Dr. James Watkins

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO BROOKSIDE CEMETERY OR MAKE TODAY COUNT AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME

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Coakley Hoosier

Posted by on Feb 7, 2010

Coakley Hoosier, age 79, of Liberty, died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at his residence after an illness.
He was the son of the late Houston and Lottie Burress Hoosier. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer Hoosier and Jack Hoosier, and two sisters, Velma Bailey and Wilma Karnes.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Hoosier of Liberty, one daughter and son-in-law, Maelynn and James Alfred Appleby of Casey County, two grandchildren, James Coakley Dooley and Crystal Ann Sallee, two great grandchildren, Jacob Allem and James Malchi Dooley, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bradley Ruby Hoosier and Willie Betty Hoosier all of Campbellsville, four sisters and brothers-in-law, Hettie McDonald of Casey County, Nellie Goode Onie and Johnny Abell, Zelma and Bobby Lotter all of Campbellsville.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM, Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Bro. Jeff Edwards, officiating.

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Albert Guinn Skaggs

Posted by on Feb 4, 2010

Albert Guinn Skaggs, 74 of Old Mac Road, Campbellsville, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
He was the son of the late Robert Earl and Mattie Matherly Skaggs. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Skaggs (January 2007), one son, Jerry Skaggs (November 2006).
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Tammy Skaggs and one daughter and son-in-law, Gwendolyn and Melvin Skaggs all of Campbellsville, four grandchildren and their spouses, Josh and Jessica Skaggs, Rachel Skaggs, Shannon and Michael Graham all of Campbellsville and Emily and Ryan Hatfield of Virginia, ten great grandchildren, one brother, David Skaggs of Campbellsville, five sisters, Ann Mary Skaggs, Mabel Sullivan, Irlene Milby, Helen Brown and Margaret Durham all of Campbellsville.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM, Friday, February 5, 2010 at the Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home with burial in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Otis Skaggs and Bro. Ken Forman, officiating.

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Cleo Shofner

Posted by on Feb 3, 2010

Cleo Shofner of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charlie Thomas Morris and Lydia Goldie Vance Morris, was born October 19, 1917, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 11:02 P.M., Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She united in marriage to Sam ldquo;Jackrdquo; Shofner December 15, 1934. He preceded her in death December 25, 1980.
She is survived by a sister, Geneva Sidebottom of Campbellsville; brother-in-law, James N. Shofner and wife, Juanita of Campbellsville; sister-in-law, Geneva Shofner of Campbellsville; caregivers, Elbert amp; Louise Shofner; three nieces:
Kathy Bell, Peggy Humphress and Monta Rae Eastham; two nephews: Johnny Sidebottom and Jimmy Sidebottom; and several other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother: Marie Chewning February 7, 2008 and Joe Thomas Morris February 9, 2003.
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– FUNERAL SERVICES: 3:00 P.M., Friday, February 5 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy

VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M., Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home

BURIAL: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery

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James I. Davis

Posted by on Jan 29, 2010

James I. Davis of Campbellsville, son of the late John Rex Davis and Vertie
Mae Walters Davis, was born June 24, 1927, in Jamestown, Kentucky. He died on Thursday, January 28, 2010 in Campbellsville. Age: 82
He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahrsquo;s Witness.
He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He united in marriage to Norma Jean Kashman March 5, 1945. She preceded him in death December 6, 2001.
He is survived by two daughters: Sharon Wooldridge and husband, David of Lexington, South Carolina and Cheryl Blount and husband, William of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Michelle Brimmer, Stefanie Johnson, Amanda Parkerson, Zachary Craig, Billi Jo Wooldridge, Chelsea Davis, and Caleb Davis; three great-grandchildren: Corey Brimmer, Hayden Johnson and Gage Craig; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by three sons and two daughters: James I. Davis, Jr., Johnny Davis, Shirley Davis, Shari Craig, and Jeffery Davis; and a sister, Doris Jean Pike.

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– MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Elder Joseph Schembari

VISITATION:1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home

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James Emmanuel Abell, 88

Posted by on Jan 27, 2010

James Emmanuel Abell, 88, of Knifley Road, Columbia, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010.
He was the son of the late Joseph Clarence and Mary Elizabeth Abell. He was also preceded in death by his brother Robert Marshall Abell, and two grandchildren James Marshall Abell and Mary Catherine Rose. He was a retired farmer and USPS Rural Letter Carrier for 31 years and a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Bessie Abell, ten children and spouses, James Roger and Wanda Abell of Columbia, Jessie Garland and Linda Abell of Campbellsville, David Joseph and Angie Abell of Knifley, Stanley Eugene Abell and companion Danna Simpson, of Liberty, Robert Emmanuel and Kay Abell of Liberty, Paul Wimsatt and Cathy Abell of Bowling Green, Mary Diann and David Conquest of New York, Janis Louise Turner of Campbellsville, Abbie Catherine and Donald Eugene Rose of Colorado, and Sallie Marie and Freddie Marples of Knifley, thirty one grandchildren, thirty six great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren, two brothers, Allen Thomas Abell and Joseph Clarence Abell, Jr., both of Ohio, two sisters, Alene Wolford of Mt. Washington and Elizabeth Jane Strohmeier of Louisville.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM, Saturday, January 30, 2010, at the St Bernards Catholic Church in Clementsville with burial in the church cemetery.
Father Clark, officiating.

Pallbearers
James Roger Abell
Jessie Garland Abell
David Joseph Abell
Stanley Eugene Abell
Robert Emmanuel Abell
Paul Wimsatt Abell

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Gwinn DeSpain

Posted by on Jan 24, 2010

Gwinn DeSpain of Campbellsville, son of the late Roy E. DeSpain and Mauda Underwood DeSpain, was born July 9, 1954, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died on Friday, January 22, 2010 in Antioch, Tennessee. Age: 55
He was a pipefitter and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by a brother, Tony DeSpain and his wife Brenda; one niece, JoAnna Richards; one nephew, Brandon DeSpain; two great-nieces: BreAnna Combs and Brandi Richards; and three great-nephews Michael Richards, Dalton DeSpain, and Landon DeSpain all of Campbellsville; special friend, Lisa Michon, of Nashville, and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Vaughn DeSpain
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VISITATION: 5:00 ndash; 8:00 P.M., Monday, January 25, 2010 at the
Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the
Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville with
Burial in Lebanon National Cemetery by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy

PALLBEARERS:
Brandon DeSpain
Danny McGinnis
Jason McGinnis
Mike Smith

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