Beverly Taylor

Posted by on Nov 20, 2021

Beverly Taylor of Hodgenville, daughter of the late Richard Shelby Taylor and Arvina Antle Taylor, was born December 13, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky. She died at 3:10 P.M., Friday, November 19, 2021 in Hodgenville. Age: 74 She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Eastern Parkway Baptist Church. She was a beloved resident of Sunrise Manor who loved to read her Bible.
She is survived by one sister, Julia Kessinger of Hodgenville: one sister-law, Mary Taylor of Louisville, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jim Taylor.

VISITATION: 11:00 A.M., – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jeff Newton with burial in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

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MARTHA “FRANKIE” COX OBITUARY

Posted by on Nov 19, 2021

Martha “Frankie” Frances Cox, 73, of Elkhorn, Kentucky, daughter of the late Willie Malone and Sarah Minor was born November 17th, 1948, in Sonora, raised in Glendale, and departed this life on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021, at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

She was married to Steve W. Cox in April 1984, and he preceded her in death on January 18th, 2018.

Frankie professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Campbellsville.

Frankie attended Campbellsville University and Columbian Institute where she received many degrees. She received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She was a certified paralegal and obtained a degree in Juvenile Delinquency.  Even though she was “retired” from working she was a full-time mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Frankie was the official sexton of Tallow Creek Cemetery.

Survived by:

Two daughters:  Stephanie Michelle Travis of Lexington; Elecia Mecole Spaulding and her husband, Andrew, of Campbellsville.

One son:  Bobby Clay Dallas Cox of Elkhorn.

Seven grandchildren:  Steven Blade Thompson of Campbellsville; Austin M. Thompson and wife, Brooke, of Campbellsville; Shayne Murphy of Campbellsville; Wesley Murphy, Jr., of Frankfort; Jared Murphy of Frankfort; Deandre Bell of Campbellsville; and Emani Spaulding of Campbellsville.

One great-grandchild:  Jazmyn RyLee Thompson of Campbellsville.

Two brothers:  Bobby Malone of Vine Grove; Curtis Malone and his wife, Charlotte of Franklin, IN.

Two sisters:  Mary Ann Maupin of Owensboro; Betty Jean Derringer and her husband, Rosco, of Acton.

Along with many other family, relatives, and friends.

Besides her parents and her husband, Frankie is preceded in death by one sister:  Barbara Jean Hill.

VISITATION:  Monday, November 22nd, 2021, from 5pm – 8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow in Tallow Creek Cemetery.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Frankie Cox at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

 

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Mechelle Giles, 57

Posted by on Nov 18, 2021

Mrs. Mechelle Denise Giles of Columbia, daughter of Shirley (Watson) Patton and the late Bobby Patton, was born in Casey County on May 8, 1964. She departed this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at her home, being 57 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Mt. Zion Church of God. Mrs. Giles was a homemaker, and the cherished wife of Timothy J. Giles, who survives.

Besides her husband, Tim Giles, she is also survived by:

Her mother: Shirley Patton of Liberty,

Three children: “Little” Tim Giles, Robin Franklin and husband Jonathan, and Ethan Giles, all of Adair County,

A brother: Bobby Patton, Jr. of Liberty,

Four grandchildren: Brynlee Franklin, Conner Franklin, Caden Franklin, and Kinslee Giles,

A special cousin: Alice Goble of Glasgow,

A close nephew: Shannon Patton,

And a host of other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Angela Wethington.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Giles on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) at the Mt. Zion Church of God, 1640 Eastridge Cemetery Rd, Columbia, KY 42728. Bro. Alex Cox will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Caldwell Chapel Cemetery in Adair County.

The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) until time for the service.

On September 14, 2021, Mechelle became the first woman in the world to receive an Aeson artificial heart. Giving first acknowledgement to God, her family would also like to thank UofL Health – Jewish Hospital, CARMAT, and Drs. Mark Slaughter and Siddharth Pahwa and their teams, for their professionalism and care. Because of them, she was able to enjoy family shopping trips to Walmart and other average, ordinary things again. Mechelle always hoped something could be learned from her experience that may help others with similar conditions, and her family continues to champion research.

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