Corrine Brooks, 78

Posted by on Oct 19, 2022

Corrine Cox Brooks of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Darlis Thelbert and Viola (Garrett) Cox, was born March 1, 1944 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at her home. She was 78 years of age.

She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.

Corrine enjoyed dancing, sewing, TV shows and spending time with family.

She united in marriage to Bluford Brooks, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include: her children: Sandra Lugo and husband Camilo of Greensburg, Calvin “Boddy” Lawson of Campbellsville, Danny Lawson and wife Patricia of Louisville, Rhonda Messer and husband Ronnie of Breckinridge County and Marsha Brooks of New Albany, Indiana; a brother: Curtis Cox and wife Ruby of English, Indiana and Bonnie Wooley of Campbellsville; her special friend: Paul Gunner of Calvary.

Also surviving are eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters: Orvin, Thelbert and Ray Cox, Bernice Lawson, Fern Tungate and Chloe Cox.

The funeral service for Corrine Cox Brooks will be Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.

Bro. Don Gowin will be officiating.

Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. until time for the service.

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James Richard Brockman

Posted by on Oct 18, 2022

James ‘Richard’ Brockman of Campbellsville, son of the late Charles William Brockman and Mary Kathleen Underwood Brockman, was born March 14, 1948 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 1:50 A.M., Monday, October 17, 2022 in Campbellsville.    Age:  74

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

He united in marriage to Wanda J. Curry June 28, 1974.

Richard was a hard worker, having retired as a truck driver, security guard and most recently as a hospitality van driver.  He loved his church, gospel singing, bluegrass music and playing in the band with his friends.

He enjoyed driving John Deere tractors in the Campbellsville 4th of July Parade, attending old car shows and watching Andy Griffin.  He loved his family deep and unconditionally, spoiled his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and liked to crack jokes with friends and family.

Besides his wife, Wanda J. Brockman of Campbellsville, he is survived by four daughters:  Michelle Brockman McMillan, Donna Wilson and husband, Tommie and Vickie Newton and husband, Johnny of Campbellsville and Sharon Gibson and husband, Terry of Hodgenville; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister:  Charles Brockman, Jr. and Mary Ann Veatch and husband, Billy of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Joey Hicks

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ELK HORN BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ernest “Ernie” Greer, 71

Posted by on Oct 17, 2022

Ernest Kay “Ernie” Greer, of Campbellsville, the son of the late G.G. “Gibb” and Marie (Harden) Greer, was born September 15, 1951 in Taylor County and departed this life on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at his home. He was 71 years of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville where he has served as head usher for 40 years.

He was a former factory worker at GE, Fruit of the Loom and Ingersoll Rand maintenance and operated a mowing business.

Ernie as he was mostly called, enjoyed fishing, woodworking, crafting, NASCAR, traveling and most of all spending time with family.

He united in marriage on January 29, 1971 to Peggy (Richerson) Greer, who survives.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons: Michael Dale Greer and wife Cheryl of Bowling Green and Travis Kent Greer and wife Lindsay of Campbellsville; two sisters: Shirley Marie Cox of Campbellsville and his twin: Evelyn Gay Bault and husband Garry of Casey Creek; his fur baby: Max and two grand dogs: Grady and Roxy.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers: Louise Thompson, Iza Payton, Irene Greer, Herman, Joseph, Kermit and Eddie Greer.

The funeral service for Ernest Kay “Ernie” Greer, will be Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Bible Baptist Tabernacle with burial to follow in the Harden Cemetery at Knifley.

Bro. Bob Cutler will be officiating.

Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Tuesday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the donation of Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home or at the church.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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