Donnie Farmer

Posted by on Nov 5, 2021


Donnie B. Farmer, formerly of Campbellsville and Louisville, son of the late Ada Farmer and Florence McDaniel Farmer, was born September 9, 1933, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died on Monday, November 1, 2021, in Franklin, Tennessee. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a former member of Jones Chapel Church, and had also attended Hikes Point Church of Nazarene, Hazelwood United Methodist Church and Southeast Christian Church. Donnie’s life centered around his faith in the Lord and the blessing of his family.
He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
Donnie was the former owner and operator of Watterson City Barber Shop in Louisville.
He united in marriage to Wanda Gabehart May 5, 1957. His devotion and attentiveness to his beloved Wanda is evidenced by their 64-year marriage.
Besides his wife, Wanda Farmer of Franklin, Tennessee, he is survived by a son, Steve Farmer and wife, Kelly Farmer of Evans, Georgia and a daughter, Becky Phillips and husband, Richard Phillips of Franklin, Tennessee; four grandchildren: Rachel Catherine Smith and husband, Sullivan Smith, Hannah Noelle-Hysen and husband, Logan Hysen, Matthew Stephen Farmer and wife, Laura Farmer and Mallory Click and husband, Josh Click; six great-grandchildren: Riley Farmer, Scottie Farmer, Caleb Farmer, Jackson Click, Wyatt Click and Benjamin Click; one nephew, Shane Farmer and wife, Theresa.
Donnie was also preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Burl and Betty Farmer.
We celebrate the faith and life of Donnie Farmer and his heavenly homecoming.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, November 11, 2021, at
Jones Chapel Cemetery by Rev. Jonathan Nelms

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED
TO BE DONATIONS TO JONES CHAPEL CHURCH
AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME,
418 LEBANON AVENUE, CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY 42718

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Nolen “Hot Shot” Gilpin, Jr.

Posted by on Nov 5, 2021

Nolen “Hot Shot” Gilpin, Jr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Nolen Gilpin, Sr. and Viva Alice White Gilpin, was born February 5, 1937 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:07 P.M., Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Taylor County. Age: 84
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church and a lifelong farmer
He united in marriage to Shirley Ann Eastridge June 1, 1957.
Besides his wife, Shirley Gilpin of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter, Matilda Carol Wright and husband, Greg of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Richard Clint Wright and wife, Ashleigh of Florida and Frances Elise Sheikh and husband, Hamid of Lexington and Colorado: two great-grandchildren: Charlie Wright and Everly Wright; a special caregiver, Loann Calmes; along with several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Edwin Allen Gilpin, Forest Chandler Gilpin, Charles Gilpin and Margaret Gilpin Lane.
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FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Earl West and Rev. Ryan Boatright

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M.- 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

FAMILY REQUEST ALL ATTENDEES WEAR A FACIAL COVERING AND OBSERVE SOCIAL DISTANCING UPON ENTERING THE BUILDING.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

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LINDA JOYCE WINFREY

Posted by on Nov 1, 2021

Linda Joyce Winfrey, 68, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Ben Rafferty and Mary Helen Whited Rafferty was born April 4th, 1953, in Taylor County and departed this life on Sunday, October 31st, 2021, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple. Linda retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville where she was a seamstress.  She loved the simple life of watching tv and the University of Kentucky Wildcats.

Survived by one son:  Harold Wayne Hardin of Campbellsville.

Four grandchildren:  Patrick Hardin and his wife, Mary, of Russell Springs, KY; Wesley Hardin and his wife, Cassie, of Russell Springs, KY; Tyler Hardin and his fiancé, Brooklyn Kay of Russell Springs, KY; and Christin Lackey and husband, Cody, of Warsaw, Indiana.

Five great-grandchildren:  Elijah Hardin, Maddie Hardin, Kyleigh Hardin, Ayden Hardin and Kensley Hardin, all of Russell Springs, KY, and Braxton Lackey of Warsaw, Indiana.

Two sisters:  Juanita Ford and her husband, Donnie of Campbellsville, KY, and Mary Nell Cox of Campbellsville, KY.

One sister-in-law:  Betty Rafferty of Campbellsville, KY.

One brother-in-law:  Ronald Fitzgerald of Cheyenne, WY.

Special niece:  Kymberli Fitzgerald.

Special friend:  Beverly Sue Cox.

Along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.

Besides her parents, Ms. Winfrey is preceded in death by:

One son:  Michael Todd Hardin on August 01, 2013.

One brother:  Carroll Rafferty.

One sister: Barbara Fitzgerald.

Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Dr. Brian Rafferty will be officiating the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested for memorials to be made to Gideons Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.

The funeral service for Ms. Linda Joyce Winfrey will be held privately on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at Auberry Funeral Home.  There will be no public visitation.

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

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