Margaret Edith Parson

Posted by on Sep 7, 2022

Margaret Edith Parson was born December 17, 1935 to Chester and Mary Eva Wise.  She died at 11:34 A.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Campbellsville.  Age:  86

She accepted Jesus as her Savior early in life and lived a life that pointed others to Christ and always served the Lord to the fullest.  She was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple. She was a devoted wife to Samuel Parson for 64 years who preceded her in death in March of 2021.  She was a retired secretary for Taylor County Elementary.  She loved music and was an accomplished pianist who played for local churches as well as provided piano lessons for several years.

Margaret loved gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law Ron and Debbie Parson of Campbellsville. Three grandchildren, Kurtis Parson and wife Corah of Great Falls, Montana, Brianne Parson of Great Falls, Montana, Alaina Ramsay and husband Ryan of Riceville, Tennessee.  Seven great grandchildren, Alexandra and Caleb Owens, Micah and Mason Parson, Jade, Taya, and Eliza Ramsay.

She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Richard Wise, Albert Wise, Ernest Wise Sr., Floyd Wise, Martha Rhynearson, Bessie Whitlock, and Gladys Bowen.  She is survived by three sisters-in law Pauline Wise, Glenda Lawson, and Brenda Parsons, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff at Bluegrass Way Assisted Living where Margaret lived for over a year and a half.  Their loving care and concern will never be forgotten.

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VISITATION:  1:00 – 3:00 P.M., Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Campbellsville Baptist Temple

FUNERAL SERVICE:    3:00 P.M., Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Campbellsville Baptist Temple in Campbellsville by Pastor Jase Divens

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO VICTORY BIBLE PRESS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Josh Simpson, 37

Posted by on Sep 6, 2022

Joshua Doyle Simpson, Sr., the son of Carol Jean (Simpson) Brown and the late Doyle Eugene Waymon, was born January 14, 1985 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Campbellsville. He was 37 years of age.

He was a mold setter for Wilbert Plastics in Lebanon and was of the Catholic Faith.

Survivors include his mother: Carol Jean Brown; his children: Joshua Simpson, Jr., Jacob Eugene Simpson, Kenzie Negron, Zehavah Negron, Elyjah Steward; his brothers: Brandon Brown, Trent Waymon and fiancé Heather Blakenship and Micah Sears; a nephew: Ryan Sears; his fiancé: Kari Bottoms and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father: Billy Ray “Goat” Brown and a sister: Tara Simpson Lamer.

The funeral service for Joshua Doyle Simpson, Sr., will be Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.

Micah Sears will be officiating.

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

Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

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Dorothy Dooley Chappel

Posted by on Sep 5, 2022

Dorothy Dooley Chappel of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Leslie Price and Cora Martin Price, was born January 3, 1938 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 4:10 A.M., Monday, September 5, 2022 in Greensburg.   Age:  84

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Zion Separate Baptist Church but later attended Elk Horn United Methodist Church.

Dorothy was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after some thirty plus years of service.

She took pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and often babysat them after her retirement from Fruit of the Loom.  She also loved her fur babies.

She united in marriage to James J. “Jim” Dooley June 9, 1956 and he preceded her in death November 4, 1990.  She later united in marriage to Gerald Chappel August 27, 1993 and he preceded her in death July 8, 2004.

Dorothy is survived by one son and one daughter:  Ronnie Dooley and wife, Donna and Kay Agee and husband, Paul of Campbellsville; one daughter-in-law, Tracy Dooley of Campbellsville; three step-children:  Mark Chappel, Jamie Chappel and Lucretia Chappel of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Paula Agee Moran and husband, Roger of Green County, Jaime Dooley of Breeding, Chrystal Sallee and husband, Derrick of Liberty, Josh Dooley, Joey Dooley, Samantha Dooley, Andy Dooley and Patrick Dooley of Campbellsville and Rita Jones and husband, Nick of Columbia; one step-grandson, Jonathan Price and wife, Katie of Florida; several great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters:  Donald Price of Campbellsville, Ella Berry and Cedell Cox and husband, Paul of Shepherdsville; one sister-in-law, Virginia Price of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Dorothy was also preceded in death by a son, James Gary Dooley October 17, 2019 and three brothers and one sister:  Hobert Price, Eugene Price, Elgin Price and Louise Hash.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Parrott &Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ronnie  Dooley and Rev. Roger Moran

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BROOKSIDE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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