Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 29, 2014
Herman W. Rattliff of Campbellsville, son of the late James William “Jimmy” Rattliff and Estell Dobson Rattliff, was born in Green County, Kentucky April 2, 1926. He died at 2:30 A.M., Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Campbellsville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and attended St. Mark United Methodist Church.
He was a former Kentucky State Representative for nineteen years, having served Taylor, Green, Metcalfe and Marion Counties and served three terms as minority caucus chairman. . He was a retired farmer specializing in Charolais cattle, a businessman and former partner with Supertone Studio for forty-one years.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served his country honorably in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, the WWII Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
He united in marriage to Jewell Merritt March 18, 1951.
Besides his wife, Jewell Rattliff, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Brian Rattliff and wife, Beth of Louisville and Kristi Rattliff Hickerson of Campbellsville; one grandson, Cameron Rattliff and wife, Natalie of Louisville; one brother and one sister:
J. W. Rattliff and wife, Joyce of Greensburg and Doris Rodgers and husband, Junior of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Vernon Rattliff, Wesley Rattliff, Ronnie Rattliff and Willya Cox.
______________________
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., May 30, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 31st, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Tony Franklin
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GALILEAN CHILDREN’S HOME AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Read More
Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 29, 2014
Johnnie C. Reid of Campbellsville, son of the late Ralph Reid and Celesta Davidson Reid, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky February 5, 1933. He
died at 6:54 A.M., Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Campbellsville. Age: 81
He was a retired employee of L G & E in Louisville.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Marines.
He is survived by three nieces and one nephew: Cindy Amick of Chesapeake, Virginia, Donna White of Raleigh, North Carolina, Bonnie Fugere of Norfolk, Virginia and Douglas White of Gastonia, North Carolina; three local cousins: Jenetta Parrish and Larry T. Clark of Campbellsville and Paul Clark of Greensburg and several other cousins and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Nellie Anne White May 17, 1987.
______________________
MEMORIAL VISITATION: 2:00 – 4:00 P.M., Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
Read More
Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 28, 2014
Berney Kessinger of Campbellsville, son of the late Henry Clay Kessinger and Lizzie Nelson Kessinger, was born in Larue County, Kentucky June 5, 1932. He died at 5:20 A.M., Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Louisville. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.
He was a mechanic and former employee of Larue County Road Department and Fruit of the Loom.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He united in marriage to Martha Sapp Brewer April 7, 2006.
Besides his wife, Martha Sapp Kessinger, he is survived by three sons and one daughter: Leon Kessinger and wife, Joan and Ricky Kessinger and wife, Mary of Hodgenville, Mark Kessinger and wife, Renee of Campbellsville and Debbie Henderson and husband, Billy of Greensburg; three step-children: Wayne Sapp and wife, Wanda and Gary Sapp of Campbellsville, Kathy Pierce and husband, Chris of North Liberty, Iowa; eight grandchildren: Ashley Yount, Wesley Kessinger, Allison Kessinger, Whitney Kessinger, Emily Kessinger, Ashley Mosley, Marcus Kessinger and Logan Kessinger; three step- grandchildren: Josh Sapp and wife, Tasha, Shane Sapp and wife, Candace and Tiffany Raikes: three step great-grandchildren: Kyler Sapp, Hank Sapp and Bailey Sapp; one brother, Arvin Kessinger and wife, Julie of Hodgenville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters: Marie Cruse and Naomi Twiddy.
______________________
VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, May 30, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jim Durham
BURIAL: Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery
FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO TAYLOR COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
Read More
