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Posted by John Humphress on Apr 10, 2009
George H. Crabtree of Campbellsville, son of the late Henry Cleveland Crabtree and Delia Cantrell Crabtree, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, August 13, 1920. He died at 10:16 A.M., Thursday, April 9, 2009, in Campbellsville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church where he was a former Deacon.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and also a member of the Pitman Masonic Lodge #124 Famp;AM for some fifty-four years.
He was a former school bus driver and maintenance supervisor for the Campbellsville City School System for many years.
He united in marriage to Olive Wolford January 3, 1942.
Besides his wife, Olive Wolford Crabtree of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Barry Smith of Campbellsville;
four grandchildren: Mack Crabtree and wife, Denise and Shane Crabtree of Campbellsville, Christy Crabtree and Amy Stockton and husband, Kelton of Glasgow; two great-grandchildren: Trinity Stockton and Keiran Stockton of Glasgow; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one son, Donnie Crabtree February 5, 2005 and one brother and two sisters: William Crabtree, Flora Miller and Edna Board.
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FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Paul Patton and Joe Hatchett
VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M., Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home
BURIAL: Parrott-Turner-Dabney Addition to Brookside Cemetery
PALLBEARERS: HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Doug Godsey Members of the Searchlighters Sunday School Class
Kimble Jessie of Campbellsville Christian Church
Bobby Matherly Elders and Deacons of Campbellsville Christian
Richard Puryear Church
Ricky Sparkman
Scott Wethington
FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR CAMPBELLSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.
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Posted by John Humphress on Apr 8, 2009
Anne Clyde Matkins Harris of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Will Walter Matkins and Ollie Roxie Castleberry Harris, was born in Thaxton, Mississippi, February 16, 1921. She died at 1:03 A.M., Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Louisville. Age: 88
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Rev. Charles E. Harris May 17, 1941.
Besides her husband, Rev. Charles E. Harris of Campbellsville, she is survived by three sons and three daughters: Larry Harris, Deborah Simpson and John Harris and wife, Dianne of Campbellsville, Charles E. Harris, Jr. and wife, Carol of Morganfield, Barbara Ramsey and husband, John, Jr. of Dixon and Kay Bowers and husband, Mike of Pawleyrsquo;s Island, South Carolina; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Ellen Harris January 18, 1956 and three brothers: R. B. Matkins, Vernon Matkins and L. V. Matkins.
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FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. A. Landon Hadley and Rev. Bill Henderson
VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M., Thursday, April 9, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
PALLBEARERS:
James Alford
Blake Bowers
Mike Bowers
Allan Cox
Seth Cross
Donald Goff
Charles Harris, III
Milton Jones
John Ramsey, Jr.
John Ramsey, III
Michael Robison
Billy B. Smith
Allen White
Larry D. Williams
Matt Young
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Posted by John Humphress on Apr 7, 2009
Lewis David Harmon, 77, of Greensburg Road, Campbellsville, died Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Veteran Medical Center after an illness.
He was the son of the late Buford and Clemmie Belle Harmon. Also preceding him was one brother, Ronald Gregory Harmon and one sister, Velma Harmon.
He is survived by one brother Gene Harmon of Tennessee and one sister, Audra Riggs of Campbellsville, Also surviving several nieces and nephews and host of friends..
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County DAV.
Bro. Philip Martin,SFC, officiating.
Pallbearers
Wayne Newcomb
Don Christie
Aaron Newcomb
John Newcomb
Matthew Newcomb
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Posted by John Humphress on Apr 7, 2009
Lester L. Cox of Campbellsville, son of the late Deward Cox and Mamie Farmer Cox, was born in Marion County, Kentucky, November 28, 1926. He died at 7:42 P.M., Monday, April 6, 2009, in Campbellsville. Age: 82
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was a retired mail carrier with the United States Postal Service.
He united in marriage to Ruth J. Gore December 6, 1946. She preceded him in death December 31, 2007.
He is survived by two sons: Larry G. Cox and Donald Cox of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Lorna Bush and husband, Greg and Benjamin T. Cox and wife, Shannon of Campbellsvile and Renee Cox of Columbia; three great-grandchilcren: Tyler Bush, Molly Bush and MaKenzie Adkins of Campbellsville; two brothers: Haskel Cox and Vernon Cox of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Donna Wise Cox August 18, 2002 and two brothers, Jimmy Cox and Harold Cox.
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FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 9, 2009, at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in
Campbellsville by Rev. Vic Stansbury amp; Rev. Earl West
VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
PALLBEARERS:
Greg Bush
Ben Cox
Glenn Cox
Joe Cox
Randall Cox
Tommy Cox
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Posted by John Humphress on Apr 5, 2009
Aaron E. Pyles of Campbellsville, son of the late J. B. Pyles and Retta Mae Bryant Pyles, was born August 24, 1921, in Adair County, Kentucky. He died at 8:47 P.M., Saturday, April 4, 2009, at his home. Age: 87
He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior and was a member of the South Campbellsville Baptist Church.
He was Field Representative for United States Congressman, Dr. Tim Lee Carter for sixteen years. Not only was Dr. Carter his employer, but also a loved and trusted friend. He was a proud member of the Republican Party. Aaron owned and operated several businesses through the years and was also employed by C.G. (Squeak) Collins.
He was a veteran of World War II having served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Army as a military policeman and a member of the American Legion.
He served on the Campbellsville Water Board for some nineteen years.
He united in marriage to Polly Bell June 26, 1947 (The love of his life). She preceded him in death August 24, 1991, his birthday.
Survived by daughter, Debbie Benningfield and husband, John of Campbellsville and son, Aaron Brett Pyles and wife, Jennifer Richardson Pyles of Radcliff; two grandchildren: Jessica Lea Benningfield Coppage and husband, Todd of Campbellsville and Aaron Cord Pyles of Radcliff; one great-grandson, Jonathan Tanner Coppage of Campbellsville; three sisters and two brothers: Altha Pyles Burton and Rollin Pyles of Columbia, Clara Pyles Jones and Lyla Pyles of Campbellsville, and Howard Pyles of Cincinnati; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two grandchildren: Kristin Ann Benningfield and Jonathan Lyle Benningfield; and nine siblings: Hobert Pyles, Finus (Judge) Pyles, Vitus (Cotton) Pyles, Claris Pyles, Bonnie Pyles Rice, Kennith Pyles, Robert Pyles, Walter (Jug) Pyles, and James Pyles.
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FUNERAL SERVICES: 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral
Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Shaun Caudill
VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M., Monday, April 6, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey
Funeral Home in Campbellsville
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the
Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL OR THE SOUTH CAMPBELLSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH WHICH MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT amp; RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
PALLBEARERS HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Wayne Burton Kelsay (Bug) Barnes Ernie Pyles
D.R. Jones Leonard Barnes Randall Pyles
Mike Pendleton John Benningfield Donald Richardson
Phil Pendleton Jimmy Bogues South Campbellsville Baptist
Aaron Cord Pyles Bennie Bryant Church Family
Bobby Pyles Clifton Hale
David Allen Pyles Lynwood Kessler
Harry Pyles Steve Martin
Joseph Pyles The McDonaldrsquo;s gang
Kenny Pyles Chris Pendleton
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Posted by John Humphress on Apr 2, 2009
Zelma Lawson Cheek, 90, of Jesup, Georgia, formally of Taylor County, diied Tuesday, March 31, 2009 after an extended illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dee and Murty Lawson, her husband, Quaver Lawson (March 29, 1986), brothers, Waymon Lawson, Charlie Lawson, Riley Lawson, sisters, Marilyn White and Annie Robinson.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Jerry and Claudia Cheek, Michael and Cheryl Cheek, Bobby and Shirley Cheek all of Sparta Georgia, Cecil Cheek of Louisville and Jewell and Charles Swartz of Elizabethtown, eleven grandchildren, several great grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law, Chester and Laura Belle Lawson of Campbellsville, Gordon and Edna Lawson of Indiana. Several nieces, nephews and host of friends also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2PM, Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home with burial in Feathersburg Cemetery.
Bro. Jim Durham, officiating.
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Posted by John Humphress on Mar 31, 2009
Ruth Gibson Ford of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Truman Colvin and Ella Edwards Colvin, was born November 24, 1908, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 9:35 P.M., Monday, March 30, 2009 in Campbellsville. Age: 100
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First United Methodist Church for some ninety-four years, where she taught Sunday School for many years, was in the choir for fifty-four years and was head of the United Methodist Women for many years.
She united in marriage to Tommie S. Gibson, Sr. April 17, 1927. He preceded her in death March 19, 1947.
She united in marriage to Ray Ford November 16, 1951. He preceded her in death December 25, 1986.
She is survived by two daughters and one son: Betty Ella Zahler of Campbellsville, Patsy Shippee of Seymour, Indiana and Tommie S. Gibson, Jr. of North Fort Myers, Florida; twenty-four grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Romulus Gibson and Omer Gibson and one grandson, Allen Speer.
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FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Ted Beam
VISITATION: After 9:00 A.M., Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD BE DONATIONS TO THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHOIR FUND OR TO THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BEREAVEMENT MEAL FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT amp; RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
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Posted by John Humphress on Mar 31, 2009
Elizabeth Nelson Price Hughes Burchett of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charlie Nelson and Laura Frances French Grimes Nelson, January 5, 1921, in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 3:45 A.M., Monday, March 30, 2009 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Washington Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Clarence Price. He preceded her in death October 14, 1955.
She later united in marriage to Ray Hughes. He preceded her in death May 2, 2006.
She later united in marriage to Frank Burchett and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by three sons and four daughters: David Hughes and wife, Lisa, Billy Price and wife, Diane, Shirley Perkins and Linda Rooker and friend, Lindsey Thompson, of Campbellsville, Marvin Price and wife, Mary and Evelyn Dile and husband, Kenneth of Greensburg, and Kathy Willard of Indiana; twenty-two grandchildren; thirty-eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters: Willard Nelson, Charles Nelson and Jean Bell of Campbellsville, Woodrow Nelson of Columbia and Mary Whitlock of Raywick; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one son, Coleman Price, two brothers and one sister, Howard Thomas Nelson, Omer Lee Nelson and Stella Underwood.
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FUNERAL SERVICES: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at the
Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
byPastor Clifton Hale
VISTATION: After 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home
BURIAL: Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by John Humphress on Mar 30, 2009
Katherin Sprowles of Campbellsville, daughter of the late J. R. DeSpain and Susie Purvis DeSpain was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, April 26, 1921. She died at 2:38 P.M., Sunday, March 29, 2009, in Campbellsville.
Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Inman Sprowles December 21, 1938. He preceded her in death October 15, 1988.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter: Foster Sprowles and wife, JoAnn of Campbellsville, Larry Sprowles and wife, Janice of Tampa, Florida, and Joyce Sprowles of Mayfield, Kentucky; five grandchildren: Craig Sprowles and Kellie Allen of Campbellsville and Jennifer Walker, Jason Beck and Jeffrey Beck of Mayfield; ten great-grandchildren; several other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother: Sadie Hedgespeth, Beatrice DeSpain and Luther DeSpain.
GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Campbellsville by Rev. Otis C. Skaggs andRev. Freddy Thompson
There will be no public visitation.
PARROTT amp; RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CAMPBELLSVILLE
IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Posted by John Humphress on Mar 28, 2009
JOHNNY BURKHEAD
Johnny Burkhead of Campbellsville, son of the late Rubin Burkhead and Lydia Rhynearson Burkhead, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, March 3, 1937. He died at 2:30 P.M., Thursday, March 26, 2009, in Nashville.
Age: 72
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a farmer.
He was a member of the Bluegrass Horse Pulling Association.
He united in marriage to Barbara Loy January 17, 1961.
Besides his wife, Barbara Burkhead, he is survived by two sons and one daughter: John Robert Burkhead and Michelle, Janie Ann Chappel and Mark, and James Rubin Burkhead and Vanessa; two grandsons: David Wesley Chappel and Hunter James Burkhead all of Campbellsville; three sisters and five brothers: Jane Underwood of Lexington, Joy Bastin of Falmouth, Kentucky, Judy Rodgers, Jody Burkhead, and Jeneal Burkhead of Campbellsville, Jolly Burkhead and Jettiey Burkhead of Middletown, Ohio, and Jan Burkhead of Elkhorn; several other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by three brothers: Jerry Burkhead, James Burkhead, and Norman Rubin Burkhead.
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FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 30, 2009 at the Parrott
amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Rev. Carlis Compton
BURIAL: Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery
PALLBEARERS: HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Jason Burkhead Bluegrass Horse Pulling Association
Brent Burkhead
Jimmy Rodgers
Milford Lowe
Jack Smothers
Billy Coomer
VISITATION: Sunday, March 29, 2009 after 5:00 P.M. at Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
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