Thomas “Tom” Bottoms, 62

Posted by on Feb 6, 2022

Thomas Alfred “Tom” Bottoms, of Campbellsville, the son of Martha Maxine Johnson Moss and the late James Wilbur Bottoms, was born November 14, 1959 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Saturday, February 5, 2022 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 62 years of age.

He was the former owner and operator of Magic Shine Floors, a Civil War Re-enactor in the 4th Kentucky Orphan Brigade.

He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

Survivors include his wife: Debra (Daffron) Bottoms; his mother: Martha Maxine (Johnson) Moss and husband Milburn; three children: Jeremiah Thomas Bottoms, Zachary Tyler Bottoms and wife Falesha and Jaclyn Nicole Benham and husband Joseph; four sisters: Sheri Stump and husband Jack, Nancy Bottoms, Chris Dudgeon and husband Mark and Sandy Bottoms; two brothers: Jimmy Bottoms and wife Kathy and Brad Bottoms and wife Laura; three grandchildren: Eleanor Elizabeth Bottoms, Amaurie Rose Benhanm and Ivory Faith Benham; his step-mother: Carol Bottoms; close friends: Bill Sanders, Robert & Terri Spegal, Rob Collins Bell and Jeffrey Hunt and the members of the 4th KY Orphan Brigade and all the friends and families associated with Tom during his years as a scout leader and mentor.

The funeral service for Thomas Alfred ‘Tom” Bottoms will be conducted Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.

Family requests visitation after 10 AM Tuesday until time for the service.

Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard in the parking lot following the service.

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Sara Blevins Curry

Posted by on Feb 5, 2022

Sara Blevins Curry of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late William Lyle Blevins and Nelle Pryse Blevins was born on October 2, 1946 in Campbellsville, KY.  She died on the morning of February 5, 2022 in Bellevue Washington at 75 years of age. 
She professed her faith in Christ and was a lifelong member of Campbellsville Baptist Church and a frequent visitor at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Sara grew up in Campbellsville and loved her hometown and Campbellsville University where she took tremendous joy in being part of growing the community.  She was a retired owner of multiple beloved community restaurants including, The Cumberland House Family Restaurant where throughout the 80’s and 90’s families shared many meals and special moments with Sara. She was the former Chair of the Advancement Board at Campbellsville University and took great pride in being an alumnus.  
Sara is survived by her daughter, Leigh Anne Clark, husband, David, and two grandchildren, Hudson and Gavin Clark of Dallas, Texas. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband James Freeman Curry, August 3, 2014 and brother Phillip Blevins, March 24, 1995.
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VISITATION:  10:00 – 3:00 P.M., Friday, February 11, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Friday, February 11, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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

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Linda Read Smith

Posted by on Feb 5, 2022


Linda Read Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Joe Read and Nora Cruise, was born October 20, 1942 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:00 A.M., Friday, February 4, 2022 in Hodgenville. Age: 79
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Linda was a very private person, sewing was her favorite activity.
Linda is survived by one daughter, Wanda Shirrell and companion, Eddie Nalley of Summersville; two grandchildren: Raymond Shirrell of Campbellsville, and Robert Shirrell of Greensburg; two brothers and four sisters: John Read, Delores Jeffries, Edna Read, Evalean Read, Josie Osborne, and Larry Read; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters: Robert Read, Joe Read, Glenn Read, Harry Read, Benny Read, Catherine Read, Norma Read, and Rosie Read.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 8. 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Eddie Finn

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE
DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES. AND
MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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