Posted by John Humphress on Sep 26, 2011
(Campbellsville, Ky) On Sunday, September 25, 2011, 18 year old Peyton Rucker of Campbellsville was operating a 2002 Dodge Dakota south on Industrial Drive when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a light pole. Rucker fled the scene and was located a short time later by Campbellsville Police. Rucker was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville/Taylor County EMS for injuries suffered in the collison. Rucker was cited for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense, leaving the scene of an accident, expired registration, and failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance 1st offense.
Agencies involved: Campbellsville Police Department and Campbellsville/Taylor County EMS
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 26, 2011
James “Jimmy” Rose of Campbellsville, son of the late Lindsey Allen Rose and Hallie Chaney, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, June 26, 1935. He died at 9:35 A.M., Sunday, September 25, 2011 in Campbellsville. Age: 76
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the South Campbellsville Baptist Church where he was a former deacon.
He was the former owner and operator of Bear Safety for many years.
He was a member of the United States National Guard for six years.
Jimmy loved nature, being outdoors, fishing with his son and was a dedicated loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
He united in marriage to Ruby Bryant December 27, 1959.
Besides his wife, Ruby Rose, he is survived by one son and two daughters: Jamie Rose and wife, Rhonda of Campbellsville, Tammy Green and husband, Bill of Vero Beach, Florida and Joyce Rose and partner, Sheila Kalas of Lexington; four grandchildren: Joshua Rose, Morgan Rose, Will Green and Madison Rose; one brother and one sister: Tom Rose and wife, Virginia and Marie Rose, all of Campbellsville; many nieces and nephews several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Lee Rose May 15, 2000.
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VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Shaun Caudill
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO SOUTH CAMPBELLSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by John Humphress on Sep 26, 2011

7-year-old Randall Leon Chesser
(Springfield, KY) – The Kentucky State Police are expanding the search for 7-year-old Randall Leon Chesser. In spite of inclement weather the field search will continue this morning as 60 Cadets from the Kentucky State Police Training Academy will join in the effort. KSP is looking to expand the geographical area of the search and have reached out to the military for additional air support that will be provided once the weather breaks.
The Center for Missing and Exploited Children (www.missingkids.com) has also joined in the search and are distributing flyers and posters via email and fax throughout the state. A reverse 911 call to residences within a 27 mile radius was made late last night to over 450 homes. The call contained a message describing Randall and asking citizens to call with any information. A second call will follow today with additional information.
A representative from TEAM ADAM has also been deployed and will be assisting. Team Adam is a National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) program designed to fulfill federal mandates by providing technical assistance and resources to law-enforcement agencies involved in the investigation of critically missing or abducted childrencases and cases of child sexual exploitation. Team Adam also provides resources and services to victim families.
KSP are asking all citizens in the area to be diligent in observing for Randall and to include a detailed search of their residence, out buildings, vehicles and property. Any one with information can contact the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555 or 270-384-4796.
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