Ray William Cunningham

Posted by on Jan 25, 2023

Ray William Cunningham, age 80 of Campbellsville, son of the late Clayton Sylvester Cunningham and Alice Miller Cunningham, was born June 19, 1942 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania.  He passed away and met his Heavenly Father at 6:48 P.M., Monday, January 23, 2023 in Louisville, KY.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church and men’s group.  Ray served his country honorably in the United States Army, Army Reserves, and National Guard of Pennsylvania.  He was a 50 year member of the L A Fayette Masonic Lodge #199 of Pennsylvania and the Scottish Rite Jaffa Shriners. Ray was a retired Quality Control Engineer of Ingersoll Rand Company.

Ray was a fun loving, joyful, adventurous man that could be found spending time with his wife and high school sweetheart of 56 years, cracking jokes with his medical teams, and socializing throughout the neighborhood.  He made friends wherever he went and was always being told he had such a kind face.

Before moving to Campbellsville over 50 years ago, Ray was an avid snow skier, hunter, and fly fisherman.  He had also successfully completed his first flight solo and was working on his pilot license.

In his earlier years in Campbellsville, Ray could be found on the golf course, supporting his two daughters at their swimming, basketball, and dance events, as well as making sure the family spent lots of time making memories on their boat at Green River Lake. He loved watching and supporting his three granddaughters grow up and celebrating all their sporting events, performances, and graduations.  Ray had an unwavering devotion to his family of “all girls” in every aspect of life.  He was a big fan of The University of Louisville, attending swim meets and football games.  Most recently you could find him watching every U of L Lady Cards basketball game. He simply loved The Cards. L1C4 and forever and always, Go Cards!. He loved a good beach trip to Florida or the Outer Banks and enjoyed lounging by the pool.  He was an animal lover and would be found holding the smaller four-legged fur babies while the larger ones would lay at his feet.  Ray had a work hard, play hard mentality and most recently had shared he wanted all of us to enjoy each other and have more fun.  His blue eyes, warm smile and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

Ray is survived by his wife, Raymonda  Leisenring Cunningham of Campbellsville, and two daughters: Nicole “Nikki” Cunningham Everman and husband, Kelly R. Everman of Brentwood, Tennessee and Cynthia “Cindy” Rae Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia; three granddaughters: Carson Nicole Everman, Kynley Laura Everman and Kelsey Rae Everman; one brother, Lawrence Cunningham and wife, Rita of Woolrich, Pennsylvania; four nephews: Scott Cunningham and wife Bonnie, Lynn Cunningham and wife, Becky, Barry Cunningham and Reed Cunningham; one niece, Holly Cunningham-Pote and husband, Don Pote all of Pennsylvania and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 27, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE will follow visitation at:   1:00 P.M., Friday, January 27, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Murphy

BURIAL SERVICE:   Woolrich Cemetery; Woolrich, Pennsylvania on Feb 3, 2023 at 1:00 PM.  All family and friends are welcomed

HONORARY PALLBEARERS:

Lawrence Cunningham

Holly Cunningham-Pote

Barry Cunningham

Lynn Cunningham

Reed Cunningham

Scott Cunningham

Ed Leisenring

Bill Beck

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO KOSAIR- SHRINERS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Matthew Kane Franklin

Posted by on Jan 20, 2023

Matthew Kane Franklin

Mr. Matthew Kane Franklin of Campbellsville, son of Michael and Misty Franklin, was born on July 9, 2004. He entered into eternity on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 18 years, 6 months, and 6 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church. He was a 2022 graduate of Taylor County High School and was a proud employee of ABEL Construction in Louisville. He had recently began pursuing an apprenticeship in carpentry and was a member of Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters, Local 175. He will be remembered for his contagious laughter and his equal love for people from all walks of life. It was said that Matt was “bigger than life, and with a heart like Jesus”.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His parents: Michael and Misty Franklin,

A sister: Micah LeAnn Bragg and husband Tyler,

His girlfriend: Lindsey Wells,

Paternal grandparents: Lynn and Phyllis Franklin,

And a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends, both local and across the United States, too numerous to name.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Robert Harold and Glenda June Gribbins.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Franklin on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Steve Skaggs will officiate. Burial will follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery in Bradfordsville.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 20, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

Serving as casketbearers are Connor Dishman, Bailey Butler, Justin Barrett, Zach Nelson, Auston Murrell, Chandler Franklin, and Devon Roberts. Honorary pallbearers will be the 2022 Taylor County High School football team, coaches, and staff.

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George Estel Gray

Posted by on Jan 20, 2023

George Estel Gray of Campbellsville, son of the late Fred Steven Gray and Mary Oliver Ford Gray, was born January 30, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 9:00 P.M., Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age:  92

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

He was a retired employee of TGT after thirty-seven years of service.

George was a people person who loved seeing his friends and neighbors in the community and spending time with them as much as he could.

He united in marriage to Louise Overton June 23, 1951 and she preceded him in death May 6, 2018.

George is survived by two sons:  Mark Gray of Campbellsville and Jamie Gray and wife, Bobbie of Georgetown; four grandchildren:  Troy Gray of Campbellsville, Lindsay Nordin and husband, Danny of Nicholasville, Jacob Gray and wife, Kiera and Savannah Gray of Georgetown; three great-grandchildren:  Bennett Nordin, Samuel Nordin, and Paisley Gray; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a son, George Kerry Gray October 26, 2009 and nine brothers and sisters with many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 23, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:       2:00 P.M., Monday, January 23, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty

ENTOMBMENT:  Family Mausoleum at Brookside Cemetery

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