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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 7, 2026
Elwood Squires of Campbellsville, son of the late Jim Lewis Squires and Tamar Murrell Finn Squires, was born November 26, 1930 in Green County, Kentucky. He died at 6:54 A.M., Sunday, April 5, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 95
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark Methodist Church.
Elwood was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Air Force as a crew chief on the flight line.
He was a retired masonry contractor, but was also a car wash operator. Elwood did carpentry work, was a welder and crane operator.
He united in marriage to Jewell Thompson February 27, 1951 and she preceded him in death October 23, 2019.
Elwood is survived by two sons and one daughter: DeWayne Squires and wife, Denise of Louisville, Darryl Squires and wife, Lisa and DeLisa Knopp and husband, Sam of Campbellsville; eight grandchildren: Starre Jiniya and husband, Daymond, Steven Squires and wife, Tricia and Savannah Lewis and husband, Zach of Campbellsville, Storme Rattliff and husband, J.C. of Knoxville, Skye Lorenzen and husband, Zach and Miranda Parsons and husband, David Brandon of Louisville, Misty Thompson of Lexington and Megan Thompson of Black Mountain, North Carolina; four great-grandchildren: Laryn Rueda and husband, Clark, Ashwyn Travelstead, Campbell Parsons and Tyler Squires; two great-great-grandchildren: Damon Rueda and Evren Rueda; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters: Marie Squires, Nelson Squires, Beatrice Landis, Floyd Squires, Lucille Bagby, Russell Squires, Elois Gumm and Raymond Squires.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Lanny Garner and Pastor Jason Hood
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FRY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 6, 2026
Gladys Hedgespeth Jones of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Dennis Hudson and Flossie Reed Hudson, was born July 12, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 2:50 A.M., Friday, April 3, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Gladys was married to Ralph Hedgespeth and he preceded her in death March 28, 1977. She later united in marriage to Vontress Jones November 9, 1977 and he preceded her in death December 12, 2010.
Gladys was a retired Seamstress at Fruit of the Loom. She was a Kentucky Colonel, a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church since 1955, a devoted Deacon’s wife with her husband, Vontress Jones from 1977 until his passing in 2010, she taught Sunday School for forty five years, and loved going to gospel singings. Her latest enjoyments in life before her passing included iced coffee’s, frozen blizzards, and thoroughly enjoyed reading Facebook comments that had anything to do with her.
She is survived by two daughters and one son: Kathy Vance, Janet Valentine and husband, Larry, and Denny Hedgespeth and wife, Rita, all of Campbellsville; eight grandchildren: Shaun Scott, Chasity Warren, C.J. Hedgespeth, Dr. Amber Priddy, Kellie Jo Cash, Lacey Priddy, Jake Graham, and Jon-Micah Graham; sixteen great-grandchildren: Hunter, Layton, James Dylan, Mariah, Jarett, Charli, Hayden, Kaileigh, Peyton, Paisley, Paxton, Parker, Kenslee, Aubree, Case, and Serena; four great-great-grandchildren: Addie, Avery, Lively, and J.C.; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Gladys was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Glenn Vance; and her nine siblings: Donald, Mary Katherine, Thelma, Geneva, Omer, Melvin, Tom, Margurite, and Lottie.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 10, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 10, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Kent Ashley and Bill Sanders
BURIAL: Hedgespeth Family Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 6, 2026
Clara Nelle (Clark) Hord professed faith in Christ and was baptized as a child. She was a member of Lowell Ave. Baptist Church in Campbellsville, but attended Buechel Park Baptist Church in Louisville with family in recent years. She was retired from JCPenney. Other jobs included running a home daycare, managing a fabric store, serving as a church secretary, and working for Drug Court.
She is survived by a son, David A. Hord of Greenwood, SC, and a daughter, Laura Hord Albovias (Rev. José Albovias) of Louisville, KY; and grandsons, Allen Hord of Chicago, IL, and Bradley Hord of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Ellen Kessler of Loretto, and Jane Kurtz and husband Bill of Greensburg, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Edwards Hord; her father, George Allen Clark; her mother, Opal Watson Clark; brothers, Jerry A. Clark and Don W. Clark; and sister, Wilma Clark Abell.
Clara was happiest when going to church, being with her family and friends, caring for her flower beds, and loving the numerous dogs and cats she had over the years. She was also a talented seamstress, enjoyed painting, read voraciously, and was an excellent cook.
There will be a Memorial Service for Clara Nelle (Clark) Hord on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11: 00 AM at the Buechel Park Baptist Church, 2403 Hikes Ln., Louisville, KY 40218.
Visitation at 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Cremation was chosen and Interment will be in the Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery at a later date.
Please make expressions of sympathy to Buechel Park Baptist Church, 2403 Hikes Ln., Louisville, KY 40218, or to Woodstock Animal Foundation Adoptions, 843 Lane Allen Rd., Lexington, KY 40503.
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