Julia “Judy” Ann Poore

Posted by on May 2, 2025

Julia “Judy” Ann Poore, age 79, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on July 2,1945 to Jesse and Terry Poore.  Judy was blessed with different work opportunities throughout her career, most notably as a real estate agent.  She was a born salesperson and entrepreneur, much like her father.

Judy lived several places throughout her life but spent most of her years in Campbellsville near her family.  After retirement, her later years were spent in Indiana, living near her daughter and her daughter’s family.

Judy loved kids and enjoyed being a grandmother to her two grandsons.  She also enjoyed being a doting aunt and great aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She also enjoyed walking, gardening, collecting, and spending time with family.

Judy is survived by her son, Christopher Murrah (Tanya), of Dunnellon, Florida; her daughter, Kelly Murrah Williams (Kenny), of Greenwood, Indiana; two grandsons, Hunter Williams of Indianapolis, Indiana and Jackson Williams of Bloomington, Indiana; her brother, Dennis Poore of Georgia, brother-in-law, Jimmie Cable of Campbellsville; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Terry Poore, siblings, Dr. Jesse Poore, Jr. and Linda Poore Cable, and sister-in-law, Deborah Poore.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Griesemer

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TOYS FOR KIDS, 437 W. MAIN STREET, CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY 42718 OR CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN, 520 W. CHESTNUT STREET, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40202 AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Kenneth “Popaw” Dotson

Posted by on May 2, 2025

Kenneth “Popaw” Dotson, 76, son of Charlie and Ruby Dotson, was born October 1, 1948 in Mahan, West Virginia and died May 1, 2025.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville for over fifty years, where he served in multiple capacities.

In 1966, he united in marriage to Ruth Powell and moved to Campbellsville shortly after.

Ken coached girl’s softball at Trace Creek for many years and was known as “Popaw” to everyone.

He was employed at Wholesale Hardwood Interiors for thirty-eight years as a cabinet maker, along with other jobs working with wood.  He retired in 2024.

Ken was preceded in death by two sons: Ken Dotson, Jr. in 2011 and Michael Dotson in infancy;  his parents Charlie and Ruby Dotson; one brother and one sister.  He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Ruth Dotson; two sons, Steven Dotson and Tracy and John Dotson and Deny; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one sister and many other relatives and friends, along with his Bible Baptist Church family.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, May 5, 2025 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle and 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle.

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

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

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Bernice Rainwater

Posted by on May 1, 2025

Bernice Rainwater of Campbellsville, daughter of Charles Thomas “Charlie” Ratcliff and Jewell Mae Skaggs Ratcliff, was born August 2, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 10:40 A.M., Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age: 85

Bernice professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.

She was employed at Taylor County Middle School cafeteria for over twenty years.

She united in marriage to William “Billy” Ras Rainwater July 2, 1960.

Bernice enjoyed being outdoors, mowing, working in h er flowers and going to yard sales.  Bernice loved spending time with her family, cooking for them (especially her “famous” fried apple pies) and decorating for the holidays.  She also enjoyed boating and traveling in the family motor home as she and Billy had traveled to thirty-eight states and Canada several times.  They enjoyed 15 years “snowbirding” to Florida each winter making lifelong friends.

Besides her husband, Billy Rainwater of Campbellsville, Bernice is survived by one son and one daughter: William Dennis Rainwater and Karen Renee Reynolds (Tim) of Campbellsville; four grandchildren:  William Joshua Rainwater (Janine) and Jordan Allen Rainwater (Jessica Hodges Jones) of Louisville, Devin Renee Cowherd (Christian) and William Reginald Reynolds (Sydney) of Campbellsville; three great-grandchildren: Addie Reyn Cowherd, Terron Robert Cowherd and Karolyn Raz Reynolds; one brother, Roger Dale Ratcliff and wife, Wanda of Georgetown; two sisters-in-law:  Vicki Ratcliff of Tompkinsville and Marie Ratcliff of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Bernice was also preceded in death by two brothers:  Earl Ratcliff and David Ratcliff.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 2, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning and Rev. Jim Collison, III

ENTOMBMENT:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

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

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