Ed Bush

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 4, 2021

Ed Bush of Campbellsville, son of the late Ossie Dean Bush and Maureen Slinker Bush, was born September 9, 1938, in Green County, Kentucky.  He died at 9:00 A.M., Sunday, October 3, 2021 in Campbellsville.    Age: 83
He professed faith in Christ and was a member and deacon of Liberty Baptist Church. He was a Veteran and served his country honorably in the United States Army. Ed worked as a typesetter for the Greensburg Record Herald, the Lexington Herald Leader and the Bardstown local paper. From there, he began working at Taylor County Rural Electric Cooperative in Campbellsville as a Warehouse Manager for 22 years before retiring.
Ed then devoted a great deal of his time operating the family farm in Mannsville. For relaxation, he loved to fish and hunt, especially when his grandchildren joined him.    
He united in marriage to Lula Rouse December 11, 1965.     
Besides his wife, Lula Bush of Campbellsville, he is survived by a son, Greg Bush and wife, Lorna; a grandson, Tyler Aaron Bush and a granddaughter, Molly Sue Bush of Campbellsville; and one brother, Doyle Bush of Greensburg.   

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Bob Langlois with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

BURIAL:   Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery

PALLBEARERS:
Ben Cox
John Smith
Johnny Gaines
Tyler Bush
Mark Smothers
Ricky Harden

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

William Earl Knuckles, 58

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 4, 2021

William Earl Knuckles, the son of the late Elmer and Lula Mae

(Mings) Knuckles, was born November 16, 1962 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 58 years of age.

He was a locksmith for over 38 years. It was quoted “William Earl’s phone number is probably saved in more phone contacts than any elected official”

He is survived by his wife: His wife: Vicky (Gordon) Knuckles of Campbellsville; his sisters-in-law: Gail Richards and husband Kenneth of Hustonville; his brothers-in-law: Randy Gordon and wife Nina of Danville, Terry Gordon and wife Sue and Jimmy Gordon all of Campbellsville and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for William Earl Knuckles will be Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Chappel Cemetery at Knifley.

Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Saturday until time for the service.

Tommy Shirrell, 72

Posted by Lyndell Petty 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.