Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 18, 2024
Deborah Parrish Gilpin passed away on February 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, the legendary Larry Gilpin. Her super daughter, Miranda Zottman, and husband, Corey. Her super son, Aaron Gilpin, and wife, Meredith. Along with three very special grandchildren, whom she adored, John and Jack Zottman and Cora Gilpin. She is also survived by a host of other family and friends.
She was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and very faithful fan of the Wildcats. She attended the first games ever held in Rupp Area and Commonwealth Stadium.
She was employed by Fruit of the Loom from 1973 to 1980 and then again from 1982 to 1998, where she gained a love for sewing. In addition to a quilting hobby, Debbie was an excellent seamstress. From 1981 to 1982, she was employed at Laurene’s Bridal Shop where she began specializing in formal dresses. Over the last several years, she was well known in Taylor and the surrounding counties for making alterations. She was a favorite for those needing adjustments made to their wedding, prom or pageant dresses. Many local ladies have worn dresses which were held with Debbie’s skillful stitching.
She loved her community and the people within it. She was an active member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 40 years. She served as the Vice President of the Taylor County 4H Council for a time. She was also a member of the Taylor County Historical Society and had a passion for the genealogy of her family and those within the area. She had previously acted as the President of the Hiestand House Museum Foundation. She also very proud to be a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20th at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home. Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 21st. Burial is to follow in Brookside Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Bill Gardner, Bill Gilpin, Chris Kidwell, Gary Parrish, Larry Parrish and Johnny Pike.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy be made to Taylor Regional Archive Center or Ronald McDonald House Charities and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 16, 2024
Catherine Kearney of Campbellsville, daughter of the late H. B. Philpott and Verna Isaacs Philpott, was born June 27, 1929 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:55 P.M., Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 94
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to James Lee Kearney September 10, 1950 and he preceded her in death May 22, 2005.
Catherine was a very intelligent person who applied her unique talents to all aspects of life, which included sewing, culinary endeavors, crafting, financial management and in service to her church.
She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Patty Harrison of Bowling Green, Jerry Kearney and wife, Phyllis and Pam Weatherford and husband, David of Campbellsville, and Harold Kearney of Simpsonville; seven grandchildren: Adam Kearney and wife, Kelli of Georgetown, Natalie Cline and husband, Robbie of Gallatin, TN, Leslie Kearney and significant other, Chris Harrison, Karen Hardin and husband, Tye, Janet Barnes and husband, Dustin, all of Campbellsville, Sebastian Kearney and Cedric Kearney both of Simpsonville; ten great-grandchildren: Owen Lamer, Jacob Kearney, Lane Hardin, Harrison Cline, Kendall Kearney, Collin Cline, Jackson Barnes, Lela Kate Hardin, Dalton Barnes, and Peyton Harrison; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son: Timmy Kearney in infancy; a son-in-law: David Harrison; one sister and three brothers: Christine Burress, Oscar Philpott, Clyde Philpott and Manuel Philpott.
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VISITATION: 2:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 19, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones, Jimmie Graham, and Rev. Don Gowin
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 15, 2024
Marjorie Willis, nee Keltner, passed away peacefully at her home in Richmond, Kentucky on February 14, 2024. She was born on December 3, 1926 to Glover and Zelma Keltner of Campbellsville. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, George O. Willis, as well as her parents. She is survived by daughter, Susan, son, Tim, daughter-in-law Ann Wrape Willis and a grandson, Kelt Willis, all of Richmond. She was a member of Settle Memorial Methodist Church and a dedicated volunteer at Boulware Mission in Owensboro until her move to Richmond. She attended First Christian Church in Richmond and was an avid Kentucky basketball fan.
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 14, 2024
Jimmie Lee of Campbellsville, son of the late Otha B. Lee and Dollie Mae Agee Lee, was born April 29, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 5:07 P.M., Monday, February 12, 2024 in Louisville. Age: 83
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.
Jimmie was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. He was also a farmer, hauled cattle and performed mechanic work.
He enjoyed Nascar, hauling cattle and going to go kart races. Jimmie also loved Louisville basketball and baseball and sitting in his garage.
He united in marriage to Jessie Osborne March 7, 1959.
Besides his wife, Jessie Lee of Campbellsville, Jimmie is survived by two sons: Ronnie Lee and wife, Kathie and Anthony “Munk” Lee and wife, Karen of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Kyle Lee, Kevin Lee and wife, Hannah, Tyler Lee and wife, Olivia, Hunter Lee, Ashley Lee, John Brockman and wife, Katie and Candace Tungate and husband, Josh of Campbellsville; nine great-grandchildren: Oliver Lee, Lucy Lee, Hadley Lee, Madelyn Lee, Hayden Lee, Hayes Lee, Bently Brockman, Owen Brockman and Davi Tungate; one sister, Margie Nolley of Campbellsville; one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law: Delois Lee and Donnie Osborne; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Coleman B. Lee and Bobby Lee.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, February 16, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, February 16, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dan Durham
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 14, 2024
Forster Hiestand Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, son of the late Hobert Hedgespeth and Lydia Mae Morris Hedgespeth, was born October 17, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 4:30 A.M., Monday, February 12, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 93
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Forster was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Forster was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Lula Mae Bryant July 30, 1954 and she preceded him in death November 2, 2022.
Forster is survived by two sons and one daughter: Barry Keith Hedgespeth and wife, Stephanie Kay and Mark Hedgespeth of Campbellsville and Diane Cox and husband, Jim of Harriman, Tennessee; four grandchildren: Tiffany Clark and husband, Rick of Harriman, Tennessee, Keith Hedgespeth and wife, Laura, Kayla Biggers and husband, Derrick and Kyle Hedgespeth of Campbellsville; five great-grandchildren: Carson Hedgespeth, Chloe Hedgespeth, Cecilia Hedgespeth, Mason Biggers and Madison Biggers; two brothers: Lilburn Hedgespeth and wife, Eleanor and Ralph Hedgespeth and wife, Galoris of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Clifton Hedgespeth, Terry Hedgespeth, Ronald Hedgespeth and Frances Hash.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dave Griesemer
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 12, 2024
Shirley Ann Kilby Matney of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Lendolph Kilby and Herlene McGaha Kilby, was born July 3, 1945, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Monday, February 12, 2024 at her residence. She was 78 years of age.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Cane Valley Baptist Church. She retired from Marion County Schools and Green Co. Schools where she was a teacher. Her teaching career spanned 29 and a half years and she was twice nominated as Outstanding Teacher by the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, She was a member and president of Green River Homemakers, and also taught Sunday School. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson.
She is survived by her loving husband, Eugene Matney, having united in marriage on June 15, 1968 at the Acton Baptist Mission, Acton, KY
Also surviving are two daughters: LeAnne Smith and husband Jeremy of Ashland City, TN, and Jessica Brumm and husband Gus of Campbellsville. Four grandchildren: Zachary Smith, Colin Smith, Peyton Smith, and Andrea Dobson (Ethan). One great-grandson: Kaiden Levi Dobson.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Gerrie Elizabeth Parker.
There will be a funeral service for Shirley Ann Kilby Matney at 1:00 P.M. Friday, February 16, 2024 at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Acton Chapel with burial to follow in the Lee Cemetery in Green County.
Bro. Jim Collison will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel 1765 New Columbia Rd.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 12, 2024
Rev. Dee Hamilton Wade of Louisville, Kentucky, son of the late Terry Edwin Wade and Evelyn Elizabeth Hamilton Wade, was born August 20, 1952, in Larue County, Kentucky. He died at 1:51 A.M., Thursday, February 8, 2024, after a lengthy illness, at his residence in Louisville with his wife Deborah by his side. Age: 71
Dee was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He was ordained as a Presbyterian minister at Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church in Lexington where he served as pastor for 10 years. In 1991, Dee, Deborah, and their son Seth, moved to Anniston, Alabama where Dee served as the pastor of The Church of the Good Shepherd for 6 years before moving back to his beloved state of Kentucky. Dee was installed as pastor of the Anchorage Presbyterian Church in 1997. After serving Anchorage Presbyterian Church for 22 years, Dee retired from active ministry. Upon retirement, Dee was honored to receive the title of Pastor Emeritus of Anchorage Presbyterian Church. To say that Dee loved the members of the congregations he served is an understatement. The love and devotion he felt for his “flock” could never be doubted. Dee believed it an honor to serve as a minister, a holy obligation, one he never took for granted. He delighted in all aspects related to preaching the gospel, the good news. He poured himself into researching, writing, and delivering sermons to honor the grace of God, given to all people. He missed preaching every day of his retirement. When asked if he was enjoying retirement, he would respond that he was not- he wanted to preach just one more sermon.
Dee is survived by Deborah Newton Wade, his wife of 46 years, his son, Seth Hamilton Wade, and one sister, Florence Wade Tandy. Dee is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews as well as family members on both his and Deborah’s side of the family whom he adored.
Dee was also preceded in death by one brother, Dr. William Terry Wade.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, February 16, 2024 at Anchorage Presbyterian Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Anchorage Presbyterian Curch
BURIAL: Anchorage Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to Anchorage Presbyterian Church
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 10, 2024
Edith Marie Beard of Campbellsville, the daughter of Moses Beard and Lynda Abell Beard of Campbellsville, was born August 11, 1962, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at her residence. She was 61 years of age.
She was of the Baptist faith and had attended the Bradfordsville Baptist Church. She was currently disabled but had previously been employed as a short order cook at the bowling alley in Mt. Washington. She enjoyed flowers, animals, cooking for her friends as well as people in need.
Besides her parents, she is survived by a son: Jesse Meyer of Campbellsville, one sister: Lois Carol Scott and Companion Todd Galloway of Oak Ridge, TN, and one brother: Michael Joseph Beard of Mt. Washington, KY. One granddaughter: Catherine Meyer
All services will be held privately with entombment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Bro. Freddy Thompson will officiate.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Feb 9, 2024
Gwendolyn “Nunu” Cox, 58, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of William Hitch and the late Gwenda Morris Hitch was born February 4th, 1966, in Avon Park, Florida, and departed this life on February 8th, 2024 in Louisville.
Nunu enjoyed walking with friends. She loved going to Disney with her family and friends. She enjoyed listening to preachers on TV. Nunu professed faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal faith.
Besides her step-dad, Nunu is survived by:
Two sons: Matthew Cox and Christian Cox, both of Campbellsville
Two grandchildren: Cadynce Cox and Bentley Cox, both of Campbellsville
Two sisters: Judy Walden and Tracy Walden, both of Campbellsville
A special friend of the family, Jeremy Lile of Campbellsville
A host of other relatives and friends
Nunu was preceded in death by:
One son, Darlis Cox in 1988
One sister and one brother: Rhonda Skaggs in 1998 and Edward Shearer in 2016
One niece, Nichole Skaggs in 2017
VISITATION: Thursday, February 15th, 2024 from 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Friday, February 16th, 2024 at 11:00 am at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
The family has requested expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to funeral expenses and may be made at the funeral home.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Gwendolyn “Nunu” Cox at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 9, 2024
Lyla Wayne Thurman of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Thomas Alfred Wayne and Mary Katherine Lanham Wayne, was born May 27, 1940 in Marion County Kentucky. She died at 3:30 P.M., Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church and was in the Women of Ruth Group.
Lyla was a retired bookkeeper and assistant director of the Mercer County Senior Citizens, Inc.
She loved UK football, UK basketball and Nascar. Lyla also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and cross stitching.
She united in marriage to Joe Thurman October 27, 1962 and he preceded her in death December 23, 2012.
Lyla is survived by one brother, Thomas “Buggy” Wayne and wife, Betty of Campbellsville; two nieces: April Higdon and husband, Jr. and Nikki Edwards and husband, Derek; one nephew, A.J. Wayne and wife, Jessica; three great-nieces: Cailee Higdon, Maci Higdon and Wonder Edwards; four great-nephews: Trace Higdon, Kade Wayne, Briggs Wayne and Wilder Edwards; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Lyla was also preceded in death by a son, Samuel Wayne Thurman May 17, 2020.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Nick Fields and Rev. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Ryder Cemetery
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