Forster Hiestand Hedgespeth

Posted by on Feb 14, 2024

Forster Hiestand Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, son of the late Hobert Hedgespeth and Lydia Mae Morris Hedgespeth, was born October 17, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 4:30 A.M., Monday, February 12, 2024 in Campbellsville.    Age: 93

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

Forster was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.

Forster was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

He united in marriage to Lula Mae Bryant July 30, 1954 and she preceded him in death November 2, 2022.

Forster is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Barry Keith Hedgespeth and wife, Stephanie Kay and Mark Hedgespeth of Campbellsville and Diane Cox and husband, Jim of Harriman, Tennessee; four grandchildren:  Tiffany Clark and husband, Rick of Harriman, Tennessee, Keith Hedgespeth and wife, Laura, Kayla Biggers and husband, Derrick and Kyle Hedgespeth of Campbellsville; five great-grandchildren:  Carson Hedgespeth, Chloe Hedgespeth, Cecilia Hedgespeth, Mason Biggers and Madison Biggers; two brothers:  Lilburn Hedgespeth and wife, Eleanor and Ralph Hedgespeth and wife, Galoris of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister:  Clifton Hedgespeth, Terry Hedgespeth, Ronald Hedgespeth and Frances Hash.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dave Griesemer

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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

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Shirley Ann Kilby Matney, 78

Posted by on Feb 12, 2024

Shirley Ann Kilby Matney, 78

Shirley Ann Kilby Matney of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Lendolph Kilby and Herlene McGaha Kilby, was born July 3, 1945, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Monday, February 12, 2024 at her residence. She was 78 years of age.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Cane Valley Baptist Church. She retired from Marion County Schools and Green Co. Schools where she was a teacher. Her teaching career spanned 29 and a half years and she was twice nominated as Outstanding Teacher by the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, She was a member and president of Green River Homemakers, and also taught Sunday School. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson.

She is survived by her loving husband, Eugene Matney, having united in marriage on June 15, 1968 at the Acton Baptist Mission, Acton, KY

Also surviving are two daughters: LeAnne Smith and husband Jeremy of Ashland City, TN, and Jessica Brumm and husband Gus of Campbellsville. Four grandchildren: Zachary Smith, Colin Smith, Peyton Smith, and Andrea Dobson (Ethan). One great-grandson: Kaiden Levi Dobson.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Gerrie Elizabeth Parker.

There will be a funeral service for Shirley Ann Kilby Matney at 1:00 P.M.  Friday, February 16, 2024 at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Acton Chapel with burial to follow in the Lee Cemetery in Green County.

Bro. Jim Collison will officiate.

The family requests visitation on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel 1765 New Columbia Rd.

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Rev. Dee Hamilton Wade

Posted by on Feb 12, 2024

Rev. Dee Hamilton Wade of Louisville, Kentucky, son of the late Terry Edwin Wade and Evelyn Elizabeth Hamilton Wade, was born August 20, 1952, in Larue County, Kentucky.  He died at 1:51 A.M., Thursday, February 8, 2024, after a lengthy illness, at his residence in Louisville with his wife Deborah by his side.    Age:  71

Dee was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He was ordained as a Presbyterian minister at Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church in Lexington where he served as pastor for 10 years. In 1991, Dee, Deborah, and their son Seth, moved to Anniston, Alabama where Dee served as the pastor of The Church of the Good Shepherd for 6 years before moving back to his beloved state of Kentucky. Dee was installed as pastor of the Anchorage Presbyterian Church in 1997. After serving Anchorage Presbyterian Church for 22 years, Dee retired from active ministry. Upon retirement, Dee was honored to receive the title of Pastor Emeritus of Anchorage Presbyterian Church. To say that Dee loved the members of the congregations he served is an understatement. The love and devotion he felt for his “flock” could never be doubted. Dee believed it an honor to serve as a minister, a holy obligation, one he never took for granted. He delighted in all aspects related to preaching the gospel, the good news. He poured himself into researching, writing, and delivering sermons to honor the grace of God, given to all people. He missed preaching every day of his retirement. When asked if he was enjoying retirement, he would respond that he was not- he wanted to preach just one more sermon.
Dee is survived by Deborah Newton Wade, his wife of 46 years, his son, Seth Hamilton Wade, and one sister, Florence Wade Tandy. Dee is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews as well as family members on both his and Deborah’s side of the family whom he adored.
Dee was also preceded in death by one brother, Dr. William Terry Wade.

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VISITATION:  4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, February 16, 2024 at Anchorage Presbyterian Church

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Anchorage Presbyterian Curch

BURIAL:  Anchorage Presbyterian Church Cemetery

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to Anchorage Presbyterian Church

 

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