James E. Owens

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 28, 2013

James E. Owens of Campbellsville, son of the late James Owens and Nellie Walden Owens, was born in Estill County, Kentucky, August 6, 1922.   He died at 10:30 P.M., Monday, May 27, 2013, in Campbellsville.     Age:   90

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Bible Baptist Tabernacle.

He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Army and the United States Air Force, where he retired at the rank of Technical Sergeant after twenty plus years.

He was awarded many commendations and medals, including the Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Clasp with five loops, serving in the 56^th Fighter Interceptor Squad at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, Good Conduct Medal Silver Clasp with one loop, Strategic Air Command and Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, United Nations Service Medal and Army of Occupation Medal (Japan).

He united in marriage to Patricia M. Bonsteel, who preceded him in death.

He united in marriage to Kathryn Gibson Owens July 18, 1953.  She preceded him in death June 13, 2004.

He is survived by one daughter: Linda S. Hilbert of Erie, Pennsylvania; two grandsons:  Philip J. Hilbert, II and wife, Laurie of Mobile, Alabama and Gregory S. Hilbert and partner, Karl Shearer, Jr. of Erie, Pennsylvania; one great-grandson, Philip J. Hilbert, III; one brother, Herman Owens and wife, Letha of Dunedin, Florida; one nephew, Gary Owens of Florida; special friend, Margey Mabe of Campbellsville; beloved cat, Percy and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters: Sherman Owens, Robert Owens, Henry Owens, Lucy Ann Owens, Julia Owens and Tracy Owens.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M., Friday, May 31, 2013 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Friday, May 31, 2013 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler

BURIAL:                        Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY MAY BE DONATIONS TO HOSPICE OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY OR MAKE TODAY COUNT AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Linda Hathaway and all personnel at Taylor Regional Radiation Oncology and all Hospice of Central Kentucky personnel.

George Alfred Ratcliff – Obit

Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 27, 2013

Mr. George Alfred Ratcliff of Campbellsville passed away on Sunday, May 26, at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab facility after 84 years of life. He had been employed as a construction worker, horse trainer and farrier, and as an oil well serviceman before his retirement. Besides being an avid outdoorsman, Mr. Ratcliff also enjoyed talking on his CB radio. His handle in the CB community was “Horseshoe Man”.

Mr. Ratcliff was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Sudie Carlisle Ratcliff, and one son, Donnie Ratcliff.

He is survived by:

Four sons – Phillip Ratcliff of Salina, TN, Dewey Ratcliff of New Albany, IN, Keith Ratcliff and Junior Ratcliff, both of Campbellsville.

One daughter – Susan Miller of Campbellsville.

10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

At the request of the family, services will be private.

LR Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service
1765 New Columbia Rd
Campbellsville, KY 42718
Ph: (270)465-5151
www.lrpetty.com

Roger “Slick” Murley

Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 27, 2013

Roger Murley
Mr. Roger “Slick” Murley, age 61 of Campbellsville, passed away on Monday in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital.

He was the son of the late Walter Bransford and Lillian Leona Berry Murley. He was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include:
One son and daughter – Chris Storey of Georgia and Barbie Storey Weathers of South Carolina.

A sister – Pat Clark of Louisville and her companion, Mike Milby, Sr., of Campbellsville.

Three brothers – Allen Murley and wife Karen of Russell Springs, Bill Murley and wife Joan of North Carolina, and Walter R. Murley and wife Janet of Campbellsville.

A special niece – Kaleigh Murley of Campbellsville,

And a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Murley was preceded in death by a brother: Virgil Edward Murley in 2007.

The funeral service for Mr. Roger “Slick” Murley, will be conducted Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville with: Bro. Tom Clark officiating.

Visitation from 5-8 PM on Tuesday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service.