John Robert Mitchell

Posted by on Mar 11, 2021

John Robert Mitchell of Campbellsville son of Jeannie Speed Seaborne and the late George Bert Mitchell, was born May 13, 1977 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 5:30 A.M., March 9, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 43

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Jeannie and Gary Seaborne of Campbellsville; three brothers: Woody Mitchell, Billy Mitchell and Joe David Mitchell and wife, Kim of Campbellsville; one step-brother and one step-sister: Donnie Seaborne of Campbellsville and Jennifer Callison and husband, Tim of Bowling Green; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many other relatives and friends.

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PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GREEN RIVER MINISTRIES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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James “Buddy” Moore

Posted by on Mar 11, 2021

James “Buddy” Moore of Campbellsville, son of the late James Tallie Moore and Virginia Cheatham Moore, was born June 24, 1941 in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 4:16 P.M., Monday, March 8, 2021 in Louisville. Age: 79

Buddy Moore came to Campbellsville when he was 19 years old to begin his dream by opening his very own shoe store, “Moore’s Shoe Shop”. He was one of the most successful “Red Wing” dealers in this part of the United States and was awarded many certificates for “Outstanding Salesmanship”. He had an outstanding talent for orthopedic work and shoe repair and loved what he did. On March 4th, he celebrated 60 years of business in the same location at 103 South Central Avenue in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He said many times that God left him on this Earth to help people be able to walk straight.

A Proclamation was made by the County Judge Executive Barry Smith declaring March 4th “Buddy Moore Day”.

As a young man, he was instrumental in establishing the “Sea-ville Divers”. He went on to be honored as an Honorary Fire-Rescue Chief by Mayor Tony Young in December 2018.

He was a faithful member of The First United Methodist Church where he served on many committees including: Chairman of Trustees, Finance Committee & Administrative Board.

One of his most cherished moments was when he won the Campbellsville Country Club Duffers Golf Tournament where he was a member for 50 plus years.
He was a dedicated leader of a local Boys Scouts of America troop for many years.

He was a member of the Taylor County Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association. He was a loving husband, father & grandfather and a faithful friend to so many.

Buddy Moore lived life to the fullest!

He united in marriage to Roberta York June 3, 1961.

Besides his wife, Roberta Moore of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son, Dr. James B. Moore, Jr. and one daughter, Paula Moore Kirby and husband, Ron; one grandson, Landon York Moore, one granddaughter, Katherine Kirby Smith and husband, Austin; one brother, J. Larry Moore and wife, Sheila; one brother-in-law, Sherman York and wife, Betty Sue; one sister-in-law, Frances Sewell and husband, Jack; one nephew, Steven Moore PhD., two nieces, Jina Moore Blont, PhD. and Melissa Tallent; four honorary family members: Mary Farmer, Reagan Spoon, Ping Zhou and Sophia Roberta Zhou; and many other relatives and friends.

Buddy was also preceded in death by a brother, Carroll Moore. Special thanks to Dr. Rogers, Dr. Lissanu, Dr. James Angel, Dr. Ben Angel, Sherri Angel, Mary Tena Smith and staff at Taylor Regional Oncology and our local EMS and Air Evac Lifeteam.

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PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville conducted by Rev. Paul J. Dicken, Rev. Gary McGuffey, Dr. Neil Salvaterra, Rev. Earl West and Rev. Ron Young **Due to Covid there will be no visitation prior to the service** Those attending will be able to have a final viewing as they exit the chapel. Seating will begin at 2:30P.M.

PRAYER & PROCESSIONAL: 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 15, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home with the procession to travel pass Moore’s Shoe Shop for the final time and onto his final resting place

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 12:00 P.M. EST., Monday March 15, 2021 Lands Chapel Cemetery, 8978 North Highway 127, Albany, Kentucky (Taking the route that crosses the Wolfe Creek Dam)

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE BUDDY MOORE SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY, THE BUDDY MOORE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE, GIDEON BIBLES OR THE RENOVATION FUND AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Betty Faye Parker, 76

Posted by on Mar 10, 2021

Mrs. Betty Faye Parker, daughter of the late Brack and Mary Bell (Caffee) Grant, was born in Adair County, Kentucky on October 23, 1944. She departed this life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Presbyterian Homes in Louisville, being 76 years, 4 months, and 14 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Mt. Zion Church of God. Mrs. Parker retired from Fruit of the Loom after 40 years of service, and later began a career as an associate at WalMart.

On January 11, 1963, she united in marriage to Mr. Glennis Allen Parker. To this union was born a son, Timothy Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Parker remained a devoted couple over 53 years, separated only by Mr. Parker’s passing on September 28, 2016.

Besides her husband and parents, Mrs. Parker was also preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Willis Warren and Gladys Bright.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her son: Tim Parker and wife Jill of Louisville,

Two granddaughters: Sarah Parker and Hannah Parker, both of Louisville,

Two sisters: Geneva Roution of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and Esther Cox of Campbellsville,

And a host of extended family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Parker on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Clay Wheeler will be officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Green River Memorial Cemetery following the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 12, after 1:00 PM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles.

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