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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 4, 2015
Virginia Askren of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ben Harrison Perkins and Virginia Pike Perkins, was born July 28, 1919, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:28 A.M., Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Separate Baptist Faith.
She was a retired employee of the Holiday Inn Gift Shop in Louisville.
She united in marriage to John Askren September 4, 1964. He preceded her in death November 7, 2000.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Reynolds of Campbellsville; six step-children: Jerry Askren, Bradley Askren and Becky McKinley of Indiana, Terry Askren and Kevin Askren of Georgia and Kim Skees and husband, Jim of Crestwood, Kentucky; one granddaughter, Debbie Reynolds of Campbellsville; several step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Loretta Sharp and Margaret Barnett of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters: Edwin Perkins, Venetta Barnett, Ida Belle Corbin, Irene Bault and Mattie Perkins.
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VISITATION: After 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 6, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, February 6, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Daryl Coe
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2015
 Mr. Billy Logan Speer of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Campbellsville, passed from this life on February 1, 2015 in Florida. He was 83 years, 9 months, and 21 days of age. He was the son of the late Clarence and Cleo Speer. Mr. Speer was a long-time Campbellsville businessman and entrepreneur. Among other things, he founded Speer Systems, a manufacturer of industrial equipment, and was the former owner of the local Fox34 television station.
Mr. Speer also loved traditional music. He was a founding member of Flakespear, a bluegrass band and TV production company, that was inducted into the Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. He was also well-known for his hand-made aluminum banjo’s; one of which he presented to Kentucky Governor Paul Patton in Frankfort.
Mr. Speer was a veteran of the Korean War, and served his country honorably as a wire sergeant in the United States Army.
Mr. Billy Logan Speer leaves to mourn his passing:
One son: John Logan Speer of Danville, KY,
Three daughters: Paula and Larry Lee of Clarkson, KY, Denise Ramsey of Glasgow, KY, and Katie Mynette Speer of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: Bob and Vera Speer of Altus, OK, and Don and Sue Speer of Bowling Green, KY,
Three sisters: Betty and Bob Matthews of Edmond, OK, and Joy Bryant and Sharon Reese of Campbellsville,
Six grandchildren,
Five great-grandchildren,
And a host of other close family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Speer.
Cremation rites were accorded. A graveside military service and celebration of life ceremony will be conducted at the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville on Saturday, June 27, 2015.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to Gideon Bibles or the Kentucky Christian Academy Music Department. These can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 3, 2015
Roy William Graham of Campbellsville, son of the late Hubbie Christopher Graham and Bessie Ann Caulk Graham, was born January 26, 1936, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 5:20 P.M., Monday, February 2, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 79
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
He was a retired diesel mechanic and former milk truck driver.
He united in marriage to Lois Sexton May 25, 1955. She preceded him in death July 30, 2002.
He is survived by three sons and one daughter: Mike Graham and wife, Cathy, Gary Graham, Karen Anderson and husband, Rick and Jimmy Graham and wife, Sheila of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Crystal Nicole Nallia and husband, James of New Haven, Joe Allen Keith of Glasgow, Samuel Jacob Graham of Redondo Beach, California, Jon-Micah Graham of Louisville, Christopher Brooks Graham of Campbellsville and James Logan Graham of Richmond; four great-grandchildren: Cole Alexander Nallia, Makayla Beth Nallia, Andrew Joseph Nallia and Holly Brianna Nallia; one sister, Goldie Graham of Campbellsville; two sisters-in-law, Betty Graham and Dorothy Graham of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law, Bert Rhodes, Jr. and wife, Florence of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters: Freddie Graham, Edgar Graham, Robert Graham, James Earl Graham, Lorene Rhodes and Tressie Hunt.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 9:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Mark Graham
BURIAL: Brockman Cemetery
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