Rosemary Ford Mardis

Posted by on Dec 7, 2023

Rosemary Ford Mardis of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Coakley Ford and Flora Lewis Ford, was born June 21, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 9:35 A.M., Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in Campbellsville.    Age:  93

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church. Rosemary loved going to church and reading her Bible.  She also enjoyed spending time with family and cooking.

Rosemary was a retired department manager with Wal Mart.

She united in marriage to Robert “Burr” Mardis January 31, 1948 and he preceded her in death June 15, 2017.

Rosemary is survived by one son and one daughter:  Ron Mardis and wife, Melissa and Gayle Phillips and husband, Charles of Campbellsville; five grandchildren:  Matthew Mardis and wife, Becky, Nicole Driver and husband, Bob, Will Phillips and wife, Tana, Aaron Campbell and wife, Kristin and Kimberly Poff; nineteen great-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister:  Leonard “Starchy” Ford and wife, Sue, Deanie Price of Mt. Washington and Donnie Ford and wife, Juanita of Campbellsville; one sister-in-law, Sharon Ford of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Rosemary was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister:  Raymond Ford and Mardell Benningfield.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Friday, December 8, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Collison, III

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

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Larry Gadberry

Posted by on Dec 5, 2023

Larry Gadberry of Campbellsville, son of the late Arlin Gadberry and Ada Robertson Gadberry, was born December 27, 1941 in Decatur, Illinois.  He died at 2:35 P.M., Monday, December 4, 2023 in Campbellsville.    Age:  81

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

Larry served his country honorably in the United States Army and was decorated with the Purple Heart award for his sacrifices in the Vietnam War.

He was a former co-owner with his wife, Margaret, of Lee’s Famous Recipe in Greensburg for twenty two years. He was also a former employee at Fruit of the Loom for over twenty years, as well as Chapel’s Dairy.

Larry was a stock car driver who enjoyed racing, as well as playing cornhole and horseshoe, fishing, and watching the Cincinnati Reds and Kentucky basketball.

He united in marriage to Margaret Newton February 20, 1970.

Besides his wife, Margaret Gadberry of Campbellsville, Larry is survived by one daughter and two sons: Hollie Westbrook and husband, Rob of Campbellsville; Van Gadberry and wife, Cabrina of Lebanon, and Cory Gadberry and wife, Jacki of Tennessee; eight grandchildren: Addie Westbrook, Reece Westbrook, Haleigh Gadberry, Hannah Gadberry, Gwennie Wuertenberg, Analeigh Gadberry, Mason Gadberry, and Mekenzie Gadberry; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Larry was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: J.D. Gadberry, Virginia Reed, and Judy Elam.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty

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

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Dolores Faye Wicker, 81

Posted by on Dec 2, 2023

Dolores Faye Wicker, 81

Dolores Faye Wicker of Campbellsville, KY, was born October 26, 1942, in Bradfordsville, KY, to the late K.C. Abell and Velma Irene King Abell, and departed this life Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her residence. She was 81 years of age.

She was of the Christian Faith and loved reading, flowers, and animals, and before becoming disabled she liked to fish.

She is survived by one son and one daughter: Larry Davis Wicker and wife Bonnie Faye Wicker, and Gina Lynn Wicker Kirkland all of Campbellsville.

Four grandchildren: Cody Wicker and wife Terri Ann, Logan Wicker and wife Mylea all of Campbellsville, Dawlton Kirkland, and Donovan Kirkland and fiancé Hannah both of Lebanon. Five great-grandchildren: Carmen, Heidi, Wyatt, Whitney, and Wes, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Also, a dear special friend: B.J. Thomas, and her two beloved cats, Shadow and Teka.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel  1765 New Columbia Road Campbellsville.

The family has requested visitation on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 4:30 – 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home.

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