Frances Newton Moss

Posted by on Mar 31, 2016

Frances Newton Moss, 108, died Thursday, March 31, 2016 at The Grandview in Campbellsville, KY.

She was born in Campbellsville, KY, February 16, 1908, the daughter of the late John Thomas and Frances Phillips Newton.   She grew up in Campbellsville and graduated from Campbellsville High School.   She married Hubert G. Wooldridge, to whom two children were born, Mary Frances Hughes and James Thomas Wooldridge.

She moved to Louisville, KY in 1941 where she spent most of her adult life.   She attended Spencerian Business School and was employed with the Internal Revenue Service.  She retired from the IRS as Assistant, Chief of Personnel with 30 years of service.   She was an active member of St. Paul Methodist Church, Louisville, KY.   She was also an active member of Crescent Hill Women’s Club where she volunteered many hours in the Kosair Crippled Children’s Hospital’s Gift Shop.   She enjoyed entertaining in her home for family and friends.  She also enjoyed working in her rose garden and other flowers.   She loved visits from her children and grandchildren and would plan special activities and trips around Kentucky to entertain them.   She especially wanted her grandchildren from Florida to learn to love the state of Kentucky.   She loved playing golf and traveling.   She moved back to Campbellsville in January 2006, residing at Windsor Garden.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Wilbur C. (Bill) Moss, sister, Virginia N. Rose and brothers Thomas Puesy Newton and Marvin Newton.  

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Frances Hughes and husband David of Daytona Beach Shores, FL; Son, Dr. Jimmy Wooldridge and wife Violet of Lebanon, KY;  Five grandchildren, Jeff Wooldridge of Lebanon, KY; Terri Paoli and spouse Jules of Oxford, PA;  Rick Tresher and spouse Cindy of New Smyrna Beach, FL; Karen Hughes and Spouse Jeb of Atlanta, GA; Craig Tresher and Spouse Cheryl of Charlotte, NC;  11 Great grandchildren and one sister, Peggy Graham and husband Charles of Campbellsville, KY.

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Newton Moss will be held at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 11:30 AM with the Rev. Ed Gayhart officiating.  Burial will be in the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville, KY.  The family request visitation for Ms. Moss on April 4, 2016 from 10:00 AM until time for the service.  

In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances be sent to St. Paul Methodist Church, 2000 Douglas Blvd., Louisville, KY 40207 or your favorite charity in memory of Frances.

Leave condolences at lyondewittberry.com  .

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James S. Netherland

Posted by on Mar 30, 2016

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James S. Netherland of Campbellsville, son of the late Isaac Carter Netherland and Olivia “Levia” Smith Netherland, was born October 1, 1921, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 94
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served his country honorably in the United States Army Signal Corps. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, the Phillippine-Liberation Ribbon, the Good Conduct Ribbon and the Victory Medal.
He was a retired employee of Parker-Kalon after twenty-two years of service and a farmer.
He united in marriage to Beulah Mardis November 14, 1942.
Besides his wife, Beulah Netherland, he is survived by three sons and one daughter: Jim Netherland and wife, Cindy of Columbia, Tennessee, Joey Netherland and wife, Maria of Newton, North Carolina, Jerry Netherland and wife, Jan of Leitchfield and Janet Rafferty of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: James Netherland wife, Maureen of Clarkson, Michigan, Donna Bownds and husband, Brian of Belton, Texas, Captain Stephen Netherland of Ft. Campbell, Jon Rafferty and wife, Carrie of Anderson, South Carolina, Nicholas Rafferty of Richmond, Virginia, Matthew Netherland and fiance’, Lyndsey Wise of Knifley, Patrick Netherland of Hickory, North Carolina, Jordan Netherland and wife, Katie of Campbellsville, Chelsi Allison and husband, Luke of Louisville; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one nephew and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Chelsea Bownds May 27, 2013 and a sister, Helen VanDyke February 7, 2014.

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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00P.M., Friday, April 1, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 Noon, Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Mitch Ash and Rev. J. Alvin Hardy

BURIAL: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery 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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Evelyn Hedgespeth

Posted by on Mar 29, 2016

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Evelyn Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Tenley Underwood and Lilly Caulk Underwood, was born October 12, 1926 in Larue County, Kentucky. She died at 5:10 A.M., Monday, March 28, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Zion Separate Baptist Church.
She was a child care provider, having cared for more than forty families over several generations and a homemaker.
She united in marriage to Hardin Hedgespeth August 25, 1948. He preceded her in death September 23, 2007.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Glenn Hedgespeth and Janice Mann and husband, Ron of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Shelly Gribbins and husband, Rev. Mike Gribbins, Shannon Taylor and husband, Jaysen and Travis Sprowles and fiance’, Tera Pierce of Campbellsville; two great-granddaughters: Madison Ferrie and Chloe Gribbins of Campbellsville; three step-grandsons: Brandon Mann, Jeremy Mann and Jason Mann; nine step-great-grandchildren: Makenzie Taylor, Jada Pierce, Jesslynne Mann, Cole Mann, Haley Mann, Sophie Mann, Briley Mann, Lilly Mann and Gunner Mann; two brothers: Harden Underwood of Louisville and O’Dell Underwood and wife, Gayle of Hodgenville; one sister-in-law, Iris Underwood of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Claude Underwood; a granddaughter, Melissa Jo Hedgespeth and a great-grandson, Matthew Gribbins.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M. Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ronda Arnett and Rev. Mike Gribbins

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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