Johnie R. Sprowles

Posted by on Aug 7, 2012

Johnie R. Sprowles of Campbellsville, son of the late John Henry Sprowles and Rosie Price Sprowles, was born in Larue County, Kentucky, August 12, 1920.  He died at 9:45 P.M., Monday, August 6, 2012 in Campbellsville.    Age:  91 He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Zion Separate Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II. He united in marriage to Esther Lyle January 17, 1946.  She preceded him in death March 30, 1986. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Peggie Sue Sprowles of Campbellsville; two grandchildren:  Travis Sprowles and fiancée, Tara Pierce and Jada and Shelly Gribbins and husband, Mike of Campbellsville; step-grandson, Jesse Hurdt; one great-granddaughter, Chloe Gribbins; one brother-in-law, Jessie Stiles of Campbellsville and one sister-in-law, Goldie Sprowles of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Matthew Gribbins and two brothers and eleven sisters:  Willie Sprowles, Charlie Sprowles, Mayme Underwood, Lula Carlisle, Mary Wright, Sadie Hall, Letha Hedgespeth, Effie Sprowles, Lizzie Lacy, Emma Jane Sprowles, Martha Sprowles and two sisters in infancy. _______________

VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M., Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

FUNERAL SERVICES:  11:00 A.M., Friday, August 10 , 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ronda Arnett

BURIAL:Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

PALLBEARERS:

Billy Grimes Mike Gribbins Dan Jacobe Olyn Sprowles Paul Sprowles Wayne Sprowles

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Merlin Wayne

Posted by on Aug 7, 2012

Merlin Wayne of Campbellsville, son of Sarah Page Wayne and the late Walter Wayne, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, April 25, 1942.  He died at 1:25 P.M., Sunday, August 5, 2012 in Campbellsville.    Age:  70

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Woodlawn Christian Church.

He was an employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a farmer.

He is survived by one son, Neil Wayne and his mother, Marsha Wayne of Campbellsville; one step-daughter, Nichole Salyers and husband, Logan of Campbellsville; three step-grandchildren:  Chelcie Salyers, Hunter Salyers and Levi Salyers; his mother, Sarah Wayne of Campbellsville; one sister, Donna Hedges and husband, Walt of Jackson, Tennessee; and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  After 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Woodlawn Christian Church

FUNERAL SERVICES:           1:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Woodlawn Christian Church in Campbellsville by Pastor Larry “Fella” Wilson & Rev. Ron Young

BURIAL:                                  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Rev. Victor James Stansbury

Posted by on Aug 5, 2012

Rev. Victor James Stansbury of Lebanon, son of the late James William Stansbury and Edith Mae Atkins Stansbury was born in Nelson County, Kentucky, September 2, 1945. He died at 5:47 P.M., Saturday, August 4, 2012, unexpectedly in Louisville.    Age:   66 He professed faith in Christ at an early age and preached his first sermon at the age of sixteen. Bro. Vic was pastor of Galilee Baptist Church in Madison County, Lockport Baptist Church and Sligo Baptist Church in Henry County, and Elk Creek Baptist Church in Spencer County.  He has been pastor of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church since November, 1980. He was Adjunct Professor in Biblical Studies at Campbellsville University for twelve years. He was a graduate of Berea College in January, 1968 and Southern Theological Seminary in June, 1972. He was a member of the Church Relation Council at Campbellsville University, Executive Board of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, Marion County Ministerial Association, Central Baptist Association, and Volunteer Chaplain at Springview Hospital in Lebanon. He united in marriage to Joan Call June 24, 1966. Besides his wife, Joan Call Stansbury, he is survived by one daughter and two sons and their spouses: Vickie & Andy Thompson and Jon & Becky Stansbury of Nashville and Chris & Heather Stansbury of Nicholasville; five granddaughters: Kelsey Jeanne Thompson, Abigail Elise Thompson, Haylee Ray Stansbury, Hillary Raegan Stansbury, and Aubree Reese Stansbury; one brother and one sister: Lee  Thomas Stansbury and Frances (Ernie) Fulkerson of Cox’s Creek; two sisters-in-law: Bernadette Ballard Stansbury of Morehead and Wanda Stansbury of Mt. Washington; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: John and Iva Lee Call of Bardstown; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Robert Stansbury, Charles Franklin Stansbury, and William Ray Stansbury.                                               _______________________

VISITATION: After 3:00 P.M., Monday, August 6th at the Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville and after 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 7th at the Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church in Lebanon

FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 7th at the Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church in Lebanon led by Rev. Jay Hatfield and Rev. Steve Skaggs

BURIAL: New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Cox’s Creek

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