Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 21, 2023
Robert Turner Farris of Creston, Illinois, passed away on April 13, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born August 6, 1934 at Red Fern, near Campbellsville, Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth (Wayne) and Omer Farris, and children, Deborah, Robert, Julie and Joseph. Robert is survived by three children, Denise Farris, Elizabeth (Jason) Wreath and Donald Farris; grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of seven.
Robert was a member of Union Pipefitters Local 597 since 1956.
He enjoyed Moto Guzzi motorcycles and being the IL State MGNOC Club Rep for many years, as well as touring Europe and much of the U.S. on them. He was an avid reader with many interests and mechanical hobbies, including antique cars and steam engines. He also enjoyed many yearly get togethers as his home as well as going to Steam Engine Shows to share his hobby.
He was laid to rest in the Harding Family Cemetery in Campbellsville, Kentucky on April 17, 2023. A local memorial service to follow.
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 21, 2023
Opal Lea Wood of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Earl E. Cox and Flossie Ella Cave Cox, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 2:20 P.M., Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Campbellsville.
She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.
Opal was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She is survived by two daughters and one son: Shiela Newcomb and husband, Sam of Frankfort, Sharon Arrowood and husband, Henry of Smyrna, Tennessee and Steve Wood and companion, DeLisa Patterson of Campbellsville; five
grandchildren: Ryan Newcomb and wife, Ashley of Frankfort, Daniel Arrowood and wife, Kristy and April Sneed and husband, David of Smyrna, Tennessee, Brittany Wood-Perkins and husband, Isaiah, Ashley Thomas and husband, Brandon of Campbellsville; great-grandchildren: Elle Newcomb, Claudia Newcomb, Sawyer Arrowood, Amity Parker and Brylee Sneed and several other great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff and employees of Grandview Nursing and Rehab for their care and compassion during their mother’s stay.
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There will be a private graveside service at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 21, 2023
Lillie Autumn Michele “MNM” Dotson, 21, a resident of Columbus, Indiana, passed from this life Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Lillie was born in Columbus, October 18, 2001. Lillie was raised and cared for by her loving grandmother, Rosie Legan.
Lillie was currently a senior at Columbus North High School where she would have graduated in May 2023. She always loved being around her family and friends and she felt great comfort when she was in their presence. Lillie embodied a kind, charismatic and beautiful soul given to us as a gift in the form of a miracle. Some would call her a hero for her ability to inspire, persevere and conquer the near impossible. May we all celebrate her incredible journey and bless the world in ways only she could.
Lillie will be remembered by her loving family, her grandmother, Rosie Legan of Columbus; grandfather, Tom Dotson of Columbus; brothers, Tristan Walls and Ryan Hadley both of Columbus; uncle, Tommy Dotson of Indianapolis; and many great-aunts and uncles, cousins, and extended family.
Family and friends may gather for visitation from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street in Columbus Indiana.
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, Kentucky with burial in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Bro. Freddy Thompson will officiate.
Visitation in Kentucky will be from 11 a.m. until service time Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family through the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family and video tribute may be seen at barkesweaverglick.com or lrpetty.com
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