Tommy Shirrell, 72

Posted by on Oct 4, 2021

Mr. Tommy Shirrell of Campbellsville was born in Adair County on July 18, 1949 to the late William “Billcat” and Lenora (Wright) Shirrell. He departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 72 years, 2 months, and 13 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended New Journey Church. He was a 32 year employee of Fruit of the Loom, a manager at Save-A-Lot Foodmart, and a well-regarded home builder. After retirement, he was a driver for local car lots, moving vehicles to and from sale locations.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Mae (Corbin) Shirrell in 2011.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife: Mrs. Lillie Mae (Benningfield) Shirrell,

A daughter: Melinda Thompson and husband Lewis of Campbellsville,

Three stepchildren: Anita Wilkerson and husband Daryl of Horse Cave, Lynn Benningfield and wife Teresa of Campbellsville, and Gary Benningfield and wife Glenda of Louisville,

A sister: Beverly Smith of Nashville,

Two grandchildren,

Five step grandchildren,

Four great-grandchildren,

Eleven step great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by six siblings: Johnny Shirrell, Jerry Shirrell, Eugene Shirrell, Kathleen Bishop, Judy Dicken, and Sue Powell.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Shirrell on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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Rose Wright

Posted by on Oct 3, 2021

Rose Wright of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Jessie Walls and Eunice Goff Walls, was born October 30, 1929 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 11:33 P.M.., Friday, October 1, 2021 in Greensburg.       Age: 91
She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Rose was a retired switchboard operator for GTE where she served for 41 years.
She united in marriage to Clelland Wright July 29, 1950.
Besides her husband, Clelland Wright of Campbellsville, she is survived by one daughter, Gayle Skaggs and husband, Jerry of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Adrienne Hash and husband, Griffin of Campbellsville, Scott Davis of Willisburg, and Brandee Flick and husband, Alex of Georgetown, Indiana; four great-grandchildren: Gracyne Hash, Seth Hash, Ivan Flick, and Charlotte Flick; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Rose was also preceded in death by a son, Frankie Wright in infancy, and four brothers: Ernest Lee Walls, Dennis Walls, Lloyd Walls, and Jimmy Walls.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, October 8, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE PLEASANT HILL SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Rosie Brady Roberts

Posted by on Oct 3, 2021

Rosie Brady Roberts of Campbellsville, departed life on Friday October 1, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 81.  Rosie was the daughter of the late Spencer Brady and Leota Buckman Brady and was born July 21, 1940 in Marion County, Kentucky.
Rosie’s infectious smile and quiet demeanor had a way of lighting up a room.  Her sincere concern and love for others always shined through.  Rosie had a special way of finding the best of every situation and bringing a peaceful presence wherever she went.
She professed her faith in Christ and was a loyal member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church since the 1960’s.
Rosie took great pride in raising her three beautiful children, but also impacted so many young lives in the community over the years.  For several years she kept children in the home before she was a Teacher’s Assistant at Campbellsville Elementary.
While spending time with family and friends she loved playing cards and bowling, but most importantly loved that time to make memories.
She united in marriage with Neil Roberts Jr., September 26, 1964. He preceded her in death February 4, 2007.
Rosie is survived by two children: Brian Roberts and wife, Melissa of Wilson North Carolina and Debbie Roberts of Campbellsville; one grandchild, Sabrina Roberts of Wilson, North Carolina; three brothers and three sisters: B.J. Brady and Jamie Brady of Campbellsville, Donnie Brady of Louisville, Carolyn Hardesty and Kathy Brady of Lebanon, and Joyce Keeling of Louisville; many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Roberts, one brother and one sister, Tommy Brady and Helen Leake.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Deacon Joseph Dant of Lebanon.

BURIAL: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS AND GIFTS, EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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