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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Wanda Close Stone

Posted by on Mar 10, 2012

Wanda “Close” Stone age 66, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, died Friday March 9, 2012 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky after a long illness.
She was survived by one son and daughter in-law James Gary (Jay) and Melanie Stone of Crofton, Kentucky. She is also survived by six grand children, one brother Russell Close of Arizona, six sisters, Helena Warren, Lorene Caulk, Sue Holmes, Faye Sallee, Lula Warren and Phyllis Milby all of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Funeral services for Wanda “Close” Stone will be conducted at 1PM Monday March 12, 2012 at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Brother Brian Rafferty officiated.

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Ernie Wise

Posted by on Mar 6, 2012

Ernie Wise of Campbellsville, son of the late Ernest Lee Wise Sr. and Margie Roberts Wise, was born September 3, 1947 in Taylor County, Kentucky.   He died at 10:30 P.M., Monday, March 5, 2012 in Campbellsville.         Age: 64

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Elk Horn Baptist Church.

He was a beloved Gospel music singer since age 17 and was a founding member of The Servants and a singer with the Joymakers for many years.

He was a former school teacher, owner operator of Wise Heating and Air, a former employee of Creations Sportswear and Taylor County Board of Education.

He served on the Taylor County Board of Education for many years.

He united in marriage to Judy Taylor February 12, 1988.   

Besides his wife, Judy Taylor Wise, he is survived by one son and three daughters and spouses: Tim and Fritzie Wise and Melissa and Ken Aldridge of Waynesville, North Carolina, Jaimie and Travis Gilpin of Campbellsville and Daphne and Timmy Judd of Greensburg; three grandchildren: Mackenzie Aldridge, Brooke Gilpin and Breanna Gilpin; three sisters:  Carolyn Ogden and Elizabeth Hamilton and husband, Ken of Campbellsville and Dr. Nancy Wise of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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 VISITATION:  After 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:  11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Brian Rafferty and Rev. Haywood Riner

ENTOMBMENT:            Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY TO BE DONATIONS TO ELK HORN BAPTIST CHURCH OR THE ALZHEIMER’S FOUNDATION AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

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Zelma Bailey

Posted by on Mar 4, 2012

Zelma Bailey 87
Zelma Bailey age 87, of Speck Ridge, Elkhorn died Friday, March 2, 2012, at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Addie and Estile Buviss and a member of the Jones Chapel Methodist Church.
She is survived by one daughter and son in-law Joyce and Dwain Farmer of Speck Ridge, Elkhorn, Kentucky, one grand-son Terry and Amy Farmer and two Great Grandchildren Ashley and Emily Farmer all of Speck Ridge, Elkhorn.
Funeral services were held at 1 P.M. Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Rev. Larry Loy and Rev. Chris Murphy.

Pallbearers

Don Hughes
Rodney Burress
Allen Burress
Stewart Hughes
Bryon Eastridge
Randall Price

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Dorothy V. Lemmon

Posted by on Mar 4, 2012

Dorothy V Lemmon 89

Dorothy V Lemmon, age 89, died Thursday in Campbellsville.
She was the daughter of the late Hiram and Enda Lemmon, a member of the Peewee Baptist Church and retired phone operator with Bellsouth Telephone. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters, Paul,Graham, Buford, Wesley and Mary Matt Lemmon and Lucille Walker.
She is survived by one sister and brother in-law Agnes and Jay Sharp, and one brother Ralph Lemmon of Campbellsville.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Rev. Lawrence Brockman Jr.

Pallbearers

Lonnie Lemmon
Daniel Hodges
Brandon Pyles
Wesley Honadel
Terry Walker
Chris Lehring

Dorothy V Lemmon 89

Dorothy V Lemmon, age 89, died Thursday in Campbellsville.
She was the daughter of the late Hiram and Enda Lemmon, a member of the Peewee Baptist Church and retired phone operator with Bellsouth Telephone. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters, Paul,Graham, Buford, Wesley and Mary Matt Lemmon and Lucille Walker.
She is survived by one sister and brother in-law Agnes and Jay Sharp, and one brother Ralph Lemmon of Campbellsville.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Rev. Lawrence Brockman Jr.

Pallbearers

Lonnie Lemmon
Daniel Hodges
Brandon Pyles
Wesley Honadel
Terry Walker
Chris Lehring

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