JAMES N. “SHADE TREE” SHOFNER

Posted by on Oct 7, 2012

James N. “Shade Tree” Shofner of Campbellsville, son of the late Joe Ed Shofner and Lurey Roarks Shofner was born April 2, 1934 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 7:47 P.M., Saturday, October 6, 2012, in Campbellsville.    Age: 78

He professed faith in Christ and attended The Vineyard.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom, was a noted furniture maker and was a Wal-Mart Associate for many years working as a greeter.

He united in marriage to Juanita Allen, December 19, 1951.

Besides his wife, Juanita Shofner of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Julie Shofner of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, two grandchildren, Aaron Joseph Shofner and Alayna Marie Shofner; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Sam “Jack” Shofner, Coy Shofner, Alvie Shofner and Laura Shofner.

VISITATION:      5 – 8 P.M. Monday

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at the Parrott &

                                       Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by

                                      Dr. Ray Roberts

 

BURIAL:                       Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the

                                      Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

 

PALLBEARERS:          HONORARY PALLBEARERS:

 

Kenneth Gibson             Shelia Gibson

James Hatcher               Frances Gilpin

Bobby Milby                 Kay Hatcher

Aaron Shofner               Jane Milby

Dean Shofner                 Carolyn Shofner

Donnie Shofner              Patricia Shofner

Elbert Shofner               Peggy Shofner

James Skaggs                 Viola Watson  

 

 

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Police Find Meth Lab in City Limits

Posted by on Oct 4, 2012

The Campbellsville Police Department today, Wednesday October 3, 2012, received information days ago reporting a peculiar smell emanating from a residence on Hord Street. Officer began to investigate and learned the occupants were wanted on warrants from Washington County.

At approximately 4:45 PM, Officers went to 107 Hord Street to execute the outstanding warrants on William Tate, Jr. and Pamela R. Brown. Upon entering the residence, Officers discovered what they perceived to be the paraphernalia and ingredients of a Methamphetamine Laboratory to manufacture the substance.

Officers immediately secured the scene and called for a team to dismantle the lab and dispose of the chemicals. Kentucky State Police Troopers from Post 15 and Drug Enforcement responded to assist. The scene was secured and dismantled without incident.

Officers arrested William “Junior” Tate; age 26 of 107 Hord Street on an Indictment Warrant from Washington County and Pamela R. Brown, age 21 of 107 Hord Street on an Indictment Warrant from Washington County. Both were lodged in the Taylor County Jail.

The investigation continues and additional charges are possible.

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Shelia Cox

Posted by on Oct 4, 2012

Shelia Cox of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Howard Cox and Ora Mae Herron Cox, was born October 7, 1953, in Jefferson County, Kentucky.  She died at 9:09 P.M., Wednesday, October 3, 2012 in Campbellsville.      Age:  58

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She is survived by one brother and two sisters:  Sam Cox of Indiana, Patty Burress and husband, Freddy of Elk Horn and Doris Childress and husband, Charles of Louisville; two brothers-in-law, James O’Neal of Leitchfield and Lindsey Ford of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three sisters:  Evelyn O’Neal, Sylvetta Ford and Edith Mae Cox and a sister-in-law, Mary Cox.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, October 5, 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M., Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Calvary Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Calvary Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Larry Rhodes and Rev. Gary Wagner

BURIAL:                        Feathersburg Church of God Cemetery

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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