James Logan Simpson

Posted by on Aug 29, 2013

Lyon- DeWitt Funeral Home
503 East Main Street
Campbellsville, Ky 42718
270-465-4141 Phone
270-789-4424 Fax
Larry R. DeWitt (Owner)
Phillip DeSpain (Director)

James Logan Simpson, age 48 of Campbellsville, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Taylor Regional Hospital.

He was survived by his parents Haskel (Hack) Simpson and Saundra Simpson two sons; William Simpson and James Simpson, one daughter; Kelli Simpson, one uncle Junior Patterson, cousin Kristen Dawn Pike along with many other cousin all of Campbellsville and a host of family and friends.

No Services will be conducted for Mr. James Simpson; Family chose cremation, all arrangements by Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.

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Clifton G. “Big Chief” Aaron

Posted by on Aug 28, 2013

AARONMr. Clifton G. “Big Chief” Aaron, age 86, passed away early Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in Campbellsville at his home.

Survivors include his wife: Peggy D. Mann Aaron of Campbellsville.

A son: Kyle Aaron of Campbellsville.

A brother-in-law: Dean Mann and his wife Treva of Russell Springs, KY, a sister-in-law: Carol Wilson and husband Hearl of Brooks, KY.

A very special family friend: Denise Moore of Campbellsville.

There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, August 31, 2013
At 11:00 A.M. at the Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Visitation after 9:00 A.M. Saturday at the church.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville in charge of funeral arrangements.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to ASPCA or Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church, both can be made at the funeral home or at the church on Saturday.

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Jamia Skaggs

Posted by on Aug 27, 2013

Jamia Skaggs of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James William Skaggs and Dalice “Bit” Hearon Skaggs, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, December 12, 1956.  She died at 9:52 P.M., Sunday, August 25, 2013 in Campbellsville.     Age:    56

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

She was office coordinator for the State Fire Rescue Training Area 14.

She was an inductee of the Kentucky Firefighters Association Hall of Fame and had worked on countless projects benefitting the Kentucky Firefighters Association.  She played a vital role in the State Fire School and Exhibit Show for 19 years.  She had also assisted with the State Firefighter Olympics, the Firefighter Memorial and many other special events.  She played a vital role in the purchase of the public relations booth for the KFA.  She had pursued the advancement of membership in the KFA in Area Region 14 and throughout the state.  Jamia started the Kentucky Firefighters Association Facebook group which now has over 700 members.

She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Deborah S. and Terry Mardis of Campbellsville; two nephews:  Brian Mardis and wife, Dawn and Michael Mardis and wife, Lisa of Campbellsville; five great-nephews: Austin Blake Mardis, Nathaniel Cole Mardis, Noah Ethan Mardis, William Andrew Mardis and Joshua Luke Mardis of Campbellsville; several aunts, cousins and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:              11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 29, 2013, at the Parrott &Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ken Forman

BURIAL:                                  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

PALLBEARERS:

Bill Chandler

Hack Marcum

Blake Mardis

Brian Mardis

Cole Mardis

Michael Mardis

Noah Mardis

HONORARY PALLBEARERS:

Charles W. Shaw

Mike Ramsey

Area 14 Staff State Fire Rescue Training

Area Coordinators and Office Coordinators State Fire Rescue Training

Kentucky Fire Commission

Kentucky Firefighters Association

Campbellsville-Taylor County Fire Department

All other Fire, Police, Sheriff, EMS and other Uniform Personnel

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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