Glen Hooper

Posted by on Oct 4, 2024

Glen Hooper of Campbellsville, son of Venita Hargis and Tim Hooper, was born May 17, 1995 in Henderson County.  He died at 7:18 P.M., Monday, September 30, 2024 in Campbellsville.      Age: 29

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

Glen was an employee of Green River Lake State Park.

He loved everyone, deeply valued his friends and made sure that all who were around him were happy. He could do anything that he set his mind to. Glen was a free-spirited man with a gracious heart. He loved his bicycle and had a collection of guitars that he was very proud of.

Glen is survived by his father, Tim Hooper of Campbellsville; his mother, Venita Hargis of Campbellsville; two brothers:  Clay Hooper and wife, Whitney Ballinger Hooper and Neil Hooper; one niece and one nephew:  Addie Hooper and Jaxson Hooper and many other relatives and friends.

A special thank you to all first responders, Green River Lake State Park staff, and everyone who has helped during this difficult time.

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VISITATION:  4:00 – 5:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

MEMORIAL SERVICE:  5:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dan Durham

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE KENTUCKY SUICIDE PREVENTION GROUP, INC.  AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Joe Rucker

Posted by on Oct 3, 2024

Joe Rucker of Campbellsville, son of the late Thurman Rucker and Ina Coontz Rucker, was born February 15, 1933 in Taylor County.  He died at 9:11 A.M., Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in Campbellsville.      Age: 91

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark Methodist Church.

Joe served his country honorably in the United States Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Germany and later served two years in the Kentucky National Guard.

He was a farmer and a retired employee of Kroger after thirty-seven years of service.

He united in marriage to Lesta McKee February 6, 1959.

Besides his wife, Lesta Rucker of Campbellsville, Joe is survived by one son and one daughter: Richard Rucker and Diane Pierce of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Jessica Hosier and husband, Keehn of Prospect and Andrew Pierce of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren: Evan Hosier and William Hosier; two brothers and one sister: Raymond Rucker of Campbellsville, Johnnie Rucker of North Carolina and Carolyn St. Clair and husband, Roger of Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Joe was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Rucker and three sisters-in-law:  Shirley Rucker, Arletia Rucker and Willanna Rucker.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Key Min Lee

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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

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Robert Lewis Smothers

Posted by on Sep 30, 2024

Robert Lewis Smothers

Robert Lewis Smothers of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Murrell Smothers and Hallie Russell Smothers Despain, was born in Campbellsville, KY, on April 20, 1958, and departed this life on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at his residence. He was 66 years of age.

He professed faith in Christ and of the Christian Faith. He was formerly employed as a grave digger until becoming disabled.

He is survived by his wife Patty Smothers of Campbellsville, and two children: a daughter, Latonya Schneider and husband John, and a son, Shannon Caldwell all of Columbia, KY. Three grandchildren: Corey Caldwell, Cheyenne Atwood, and Tyler Atwood. Four Great-grandchildren: Riley Simmons, Kinsley Atwood, Kayden Atwwod, and Colton Atwood.

Also surviving are one brother and three sisters: Gary Smothers (Vicki) of Russell Springs, Judy Smothers of Glasgow, Pat Dial (Roy) of Glasgow, and Jenna Fay Bottoms (Larry) of Summersville.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Danny Smothers.

The funeral for Robert Lewis Smothers will be Friday, October 4, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Caldwell Chapel Cemetery.

The family has requested visitation on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

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