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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 11, 2021
Joyce Cundiff Parrott, age 93, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Nile Reddish and Tellie Mae Cundiff, was born December 26, 1927, in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
She died at 8:49 P.M., Saturday, January 9, 2021, in Gainesville, Georgia. She professed her faith in Christ and was an active member of Campbellsville First United Methodist Church and the Upper Room Sunday School class. Earlier in her membership, she also sang in the choir.
Joyce was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky and went to Somerset High School. She was active in 4H and won many ribbons showing cattle and canning food. She was also inducted into the National Honors Society. She graduated from University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics in May of 1949. If you were around her at all, you would know she was a true UK Wildcat basketball fan and was in college when the Fab Five played under Adolph Rupp. Upon graduation, she moved to Campbellsville, Kentucky and became the Home Demonstration Agent for Taylor County.
She united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Parrott on March 13, 1952. Bob preceded her in death on April 12, 1971. She was co-owner and Funeral Director of Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home from 1965 to 1972 and co-owner of Parrott-Turner Cemetery.
Joyce was very active in the community, especially in activities her girls were involved in. She was co-leader of youth golf at Campbellsville Country Club over multiple summers, was a Brownie leader, taught youth Sunday school, supported Sunday night UMYF, supported Taylor County Band in many ways, including leading the concession stand sales at basketball and football games. She also loved to play bridge, including traveling for bridge tournaments.
Most importantly, Joyce loved her family. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law: Jane Alice and Henry Chappell of Parker, Texas and Martha Ann Smith of Gainesville, Georgia. She has four granddaughters: Jamie Marie Chappell, Sarah Jane Ross, Olivia Jane Smith and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Smith. She has four great-grandchildren: Liam Cade Ambrose, Lillian Grace Ambrose, Adalynn Jane Ross and Casey James Ross. She had one sister, Mildred Waddle, who preceded her in death, as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to acknowledge the loving care from a special group of caregivers: Doris Sargent, The Gardens of Gainesville and The Resting Nest.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Newton
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CAMPBELLSVILLE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 8, 2021
Elmer Ray Gabehart of Campbellsville, son of the late Roy W. Gabehart and Bettie Jo Tucker Gabehart, was born June 21, 1937 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:56 A.M., Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of God’s Grace Church.
He was a retired salesman with Cox Interior and WHI in Campbellsville.
Elmer united in marriage to Wanda “Bonnie” Beldon Gabehart in 1955 and she preceded him in death November 26, 2020.
He is survived by one son, Richie Gabehart; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Gabehart; one grandson, Hunter Gabehart; one brother and one sister: Paul Gabehart and wife, Nancy and Louise Campbell and husband, Earl, all of Campbellsville;
several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three sons: Todd Gabehart October 25, 2008, Travis Paul Gabehart and Anthony Ray Gabehart in infancy and four brothers and two sisters: Eugene Gabehart, Jack Gabehart, “Bug” Gabehart, William Henry Gabehart, Norma Jean Perkins and Mary Gabehart.
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VISITATION: 1:00 – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 10, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. John Stilts
BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 7, 2021
Richard Kearnes of Campbellsville, son of the late William Cyrus Kearnes and Jessie Marie Wade Kearnes, was born July 31, 1943 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 7:08 P.M., Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Louisville. Age: 77
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Navy.
Richard was a retired employee of Cox Interior and was a good tool maker and wood worker.
He was member of Elk Horn Masonic Lodge #568 F & A M.
He united in marriage to Arvella Martha Sprowles December 12, 1964 and she preceded him in death July 11, 2015.
Richard was a kind, considerate and caring person who enjoyed making friends, socializing and especially going out to eat. He enjoyed being a jokester had several nicknames from his times on the golf course and at Grandview Nursing & Rehab, such as “The King”, “Mayor of Grandview” and “The Boss”.
He is survived by two sons: Keith Kearnes and wife, LaDonna and Jason Kearnes of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Shea Kearnes Jaggers and husband, Wes, Kyndel Kearnes, Kamryn Kearnes, Megan Teel, Jonathan Walters and Maddox Kearnes; five great-grandchildren: Tristan Teel, Rori Jaggers, Ramsi Jaggers, Travis Teel and Regan May Walters; one brother and six sisters: William C. Kearnes, Jr. of California, Margaret Tomes, Frances Rodgers and Sue Kearnes of Campbellsville, Dottie Chelf and husband, Mike of Elizabethtown, Linda Pearman and husband, Joe of Hodgenville and Brenda Arnett and husband, Leonard of Rineyville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Richard was also preceded in death by a daughter in infancy, Karen Gail Kearnes and one brother and two sisters: James M. Kearnes, Anna Simerson and Nancy E. Kearnes in infancy.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
MASONIC SERVICE AND FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Bill Reed & Bro. Steve Willis
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE RESIDENT FUND AT GRANDVIEW NURSING & REHAB AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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