Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 10, 2015
Mr. Billy Frank Blevins, the son of the late John William “Bill” and Bertha A. Rucker Blevins, was born on October 18, 1930 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Friday, October 9, 2015 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 84 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Soule Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a Retired Veteran, having served in the United States Army, he earned an associate degree in criminal justice, he was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed woodworking and nascar.
Survivors include his wife: Brenda Lewis Blevins of Campbellsville; a daughter: Karen Sue Blevins of Amarillo, Texas; a step-son: Eric Conley of Big Ben, Washington; a sister: Joyce Salmon of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Blevins was also preceded in death by a brother: James Lee Blevins.
The funeral service for Mr. Billy Frank Blevins will be conducted Monday, October 12, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with Bro. Don Watson and Bro. John Loy officiating.
Entombment in the Brookside Cemetery Mausoleum with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation from 5-8 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the donation of Gideon Bibles, both can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 8, 2015
Mr. Lucas McCain “Duke” Edwards was born on June 10, 1962 in Louisville, and departed this life on October 7, 2015 at his home in Campbellsville. He was 53 years, 3 months, and 27 days of age. Mr. Edwards was a former mechanic. As often as his health would allow, he loved to hunt and fish, but his passion was in “scrapping” and recycling. He was a former attendee of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Ashley Nicole Edwards of Campbellsville,
Four children: Vanessa Napier of Lexington, and Carrie Edwards, Amy Crews and husband Richie, and Cameron Edwards, all of Campbellsville,
Four siblings: Roseanne Clark and husband Ronnie of Campbellsville, Lowell Edwards and fiance Lequita Lynch, also of Campbellsville, Raymond O’Rafferty of Louisville, and Virginia Marin and husband Javier of Springfield,
Four half siblings: Kenneth Edwards, Billy Gene Edwards, Joyce Edwards, and Dorothy Edwards, all of Leitchfield,
Four step-siblings: Louise Ford and husband Darrell, Debbie Cox and husband Jerry, Sharon Ford and husband Darrell, and Juanita and husband Johnny, all of Campbellsville,
Six grandchildren: Austin, Michael, Aiden, Kadee, Jeslin, and Nathan,
And a host of other extended family and friends.
Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by:
His parents, Luther Howard and Margarette (Sidwell) Edwards,
One son: Eric Edwards,
Four siblings: Robert O’Rafferty, William O’Rafferty, Donald O’Rafferty, and Ruth Ann O’Rafferty.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Edwards on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Larry Frisbee will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Gaddis Ridge Cemetery, Gaddis Ridge Rd, Taylor Co, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, October 10, from 12:00 PM until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 8, 2015
Bro. Dan Hunt, Sr. of Oak Grove, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Carl Bryson Hunt and Frances Hammond Hunt, was born in Mingo County, West Virginia, October 7, 1947. He died at 5:07 P.M., Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in Nashville. Age: 67
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Faith Family Ministries
He was a passionate servant of the Lord and a church planter. He pastored several churches including three in Taylor County: Beech Grove Baptist Church, Elk Horn Baptist Church and New Covenant Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Navy.
He was an Eagle Scout and a 1977 graduate of Campbellsville College.
He united in marriage to Sharon Morrison May 23, 1968. She preceded him in death August 11, 2013.
He is survived by two sons and one daughter: Daniel Stevenson Hunt, Jr. and wife, Alecia of Florence, Joshua Carl Hunt and wife, Stephanie of Louisville and Marci Elizabeth Hunt of Oak Grove; two grandsons: Daniel “Trey” Stevenson Hunt, III and James “Cade” Hunt; one brother and one sister: Paul Hunt and wife, Janette of Flatwoods and Carol Little of Ashland; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITAITON: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, October 9, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Wayne Kuhner
BURIAL: Beech Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO FAITH FAMILY MINISTRIES MERCY MINISTRY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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