Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 18, 2024
Deborah Parrish Gilpin passed away on February 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, the legendary Larry Gilpin. Her super daughter, Miranda Zottman, and husband, Corey. Her super son, Aaron Gilpin, and wife, Meredith. Along with three very special grandchildren, whom she adored, John and Jack Zottman and Cora Gilpin. She is also survived by a host of other family and friends.
She was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and very faithful fan of the Wildcats. She attended the first games ever held in Rupp Area and Commonwealth Stadium.
She was employed by Fruit of the Loom from 1973 to 1980 and then again from 1982 to 1998, where she gained a love for sewing. In addition to a quilting hobby, Debbie was an excellent seamstress. From 1981 to 1982, she was employed at Laurene’s Bridal Shop where she began specializing in formal dresses. Over the last several years, she was well known in Taylor and the surrounding counties for making alterations. She was a favorite for those needing adjustments made to their wedding, prom or pageant dresses. Many local ladies have worn dresses which were held with Debbie’s skillful stitching.
She loved her community and the people within it. She was an active member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 40 years. She served as the Vice President of the Taylor County 4H Council for a time. She was also a member of the Taylor County Historical Society and had a passion for the genealogy of her family and those within the area. She had previously acted as the President of the Hiestand House Museum Foundation. She also very proud to be a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20th at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home. Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 21st. Burial is to follow in Brookside Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Bill Gardner, Bill Gilpin, Chris Kidwell, Gary Parrish, Larry Parrish and Johnny Pike.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy be made to Taylor Regional Archive Center or Ronald McDonald House Charities and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 16, 2024
Catherine Kearney of Campbellsville, daughter of the late H. B. Philpott and Verna Isaacs Philpott, was born June 27, 1929 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:55 P.M., Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 94
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to James Lee Kearney September 10, 1950 and he preceded her in death May 22, 2005.
Catherine was a very intelligent person who applied her unique talents to all aspects of life, which included sewing, culinary endeavors, crafting, financial management and in service to her church.
She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Patty Harrison of Bowling Green, Jerry Kearney and wife, Phyllis and Pam Weatherford and husband, David of Campbellsville, and Harold Kearney of Simpsonville; seven grandchildren: Adam Kearney and wife, Kelli of Georgetown, Natalie Cline and husband, Robbie of Gallatin, TN, Leslie Kearney and significant other, Chris Harrison, Karen Hardin and husband, Tye, Janet Barnes and husband, Dustin, all of Campbellsville, Sebastian Kearney and Cedric Kearney both of Simpsonville; ten great-grandchildren: Owen Lamer, Jacob Kearney, Lane Hardin, Harrison Cline, Kendall Kearney, Collin Cline, Jackson Barnes, Lela Kate Hardin, Dalton Barnes, and Peyton Harrison; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son: Timmy Kearney in infancy; a son-in-law: David Harrison; one sister and three brothers: Christine Burress, Oscar Philpott, Clyde Philpott and Manuel Philpott.
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VISITATION: 2:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 19, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones, Jimmie Graham, and Rev. Don Gowin
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 15, 2024
Marjorie Willis, nee Keltner, passed away peacefully at her home in Richmond, Kentucky on February 14, 2024. She was born on December 3, 1926 to Glover and Zelma Keltner of Campbellsville. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, George O. Willis, as well as her parents. She is survived by daughter, Susan, son, Tim, daughter-in-law Ann Wrape Willis and a grandson, Kelt Willis, all of Richmond. She was a member of Settle Memorial Methodist Church and a dedicated volunteer at Boulware Mission in Owensboro until her move to Richmond. She attended First Christian Church in Richmond and was an avid Kentucky basketball fan.
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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