Thomas F. Hiestand

Posted by on Apr 5, 2012

Hiestand, Thomas F. , 93, of Chesterfield, VA, formerly of Campbellsville, KY, died on April 1,  2012.

He was born September 7, 1918 in Taylor County, KY. He was the last surviving child of the late beloved Dr. C.V. and Mattie Hogan Hiestand. He attended the University of Kentucky and was retired from Seattle Quilt Manufacturing Company where he was national sales manager for many years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Campbellsville, and a valued Board Member of the Hiestand House Museum.

Tom was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He ended his four years service in WWII as Sergeant Major, Combat Engineer Unit, 24th Infantry Division. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked and witnessed General MacArthur’s landing to liberate the Philippines. He was decorated with the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon w/4 Bronze Stars, the American Defense Service Medal w/ Bronze Star, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/ 2 Bronze Stars, and the Good Conduct Ribbon. During the Korean War, he was recalled to Ft. Lewis, WA where he instructed soldiers in advanced combat skills.

He is survived by his loving wife of forty years, the former Mary Jo Collins Allhouse, of Chesterfield, VA, his daughter Janet Hiestand (Leslie) Gurgel, of Mountlake Terrace, WA, two grandchildren Kristen Smith (Cory) Morkert of Port Orchard, WA, and Matthew Smith of Kirkland, WA, two great grandchildren, twins Colin and Reese Morkert, nieces, Jonna Mendez, Knoxville, MD, Holly Twitchell, Richardson, TX, Heidi Valbusa, Prince Frederick, MD, Janet Mair, Fayston, VT, Jane Berg, Omaha Nebraska, nephew Josh Hord, Lake City, FL, step children, Jo Carol (Robert, deceased) Parkin, Chesterfield, VA, Sam (Linda) Allhouse, Mt. Airy, MD, Julie (Rick) Kinkade, Dallas, TX. Step grandchildren, Lori (Phil) Collins, Richmond, VA, Rob Parkin, Richmond, VA, and Adam (Jodie) Parkin, Erie, PA, Ryan Allhouse and Keeley (Nate) Carl of Maryland, step great-grandchildren: Michael Parker, Jordan Collins, Corey Collins, Caleb Collins and Emmie Parkin.

Preceding him in death was his first wife, Catherine Evelyn Gault, a daughter, Ann Hiestand Smith, and sisters and brothers, Nydia Phillips, Val Hiestand, Fannie Munson,  Regina O’Brien, Clemmie Lair, Johnie Fogarty, Blanche Hord, Billie Nunn, Grace Poynter, Richard Hiestand, and baby Harry.

His memorial service will be held at 11 AM on April 9, 2012, at Webber Memorial Baptist Church, North Chesterfield, VA. Burial with military honors will follow in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia, VA.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hiestand House Museum, 1075 Campbellsville Bypass, Campbellsville, KY 42718.  Online registry book is available at Morrissett.com.

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Hazel Wise

Posted by on Apr 5, 2012

Hazel Wise of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Fred Marple and Callie Fisher Marple, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky April 6, 1931.  She died at

2:30 P.M., Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in Campbellsville.     Age:  80

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

She was retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

She united in marriage to Willie Wise December 29, 1956.

Besides her husband, Willie Wise, she is survived by two sons:  Wally Humphress and wife, Peggy of Campbellsville and Howard Humphress of Canton, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Dawn Wise of Campbellsville; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Jo Kennedy of Lexington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a son, Steve Wise November 7, 2009; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Humphress; and two brothers and two sisters:  James H. Marple, Clifford Eugene Marple, Frances Mae Durham and Anna Evelyn Marple in infancy.

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 VISITATION:  From 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES:  11:00 A.M., Friday, April 6, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev.Brent Gupton and Rev. Haywood Riner

BURIAL:           Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

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James “Charlie” Brewer, 54

Posted by on Apr 1, 2012

James “Charlie” Brewer of Campbellsville, son of the late Claude Brewer and Lovie Underwood Brewer was born October 25, 1957 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:30 P.M., Friday, March 30, 2012 in Campbellsville. Age: 54
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church.
He was a former employee of Campbellsville Industries.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Sherri Brewer of Campbellsville; two granddaughters, Kayla Brewer of Florence and Leah Cook
of Danville; two sisters and brothers -in -law: Arlene and Roger Perkins of Buffalo and Darlene and Harold Atwell of Campbellsville; two nieces, Monica Perkins Bale and husband Duane of Greensburg and Bridgett Hess and husband Scott of LaGrange and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Aaron Joseph Brewer March 16, 1985.

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VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M.,Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 2, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Charlie Warren

BURIAL: Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church Cemetery

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