Gary Harris, 42

Posted by on Dec 10, 2020

Mr. Gary Daniel “Rube” Harris of Campbellsville, son of Randall and Judy (Marple) Harris, was born on May 1, 1978 in Taylor County. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 42 years of age. Mr. Harris was a self-employed roofer and a noted outdoorsman. He was a talented woodworker and enjoyed going fishing and camping as often as he could.

He was preceded in death by his spouse, Mrs. Kim Harris, in 2005.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His parents: Randall and Judy Harris of Campbellsville,

Three children: Gary Dale “Peanut” Harris of Campbellsville, Logan Aries “Tigger” Harris and fiancé Gracie Embrey of Greensburg, and Joseph Donald Lewis of Campbellsville,

Two stepdaughters: Brooklyn Woodson and Shelby Cruse,

A brother: Joshua Ryan Harris of Campbellsville,

His grandmother: Hallie Harris of Campbellsville,

Four grandchildren: Aubrey, Tinlee, Cambria, and Laveah,

And a host of other family and friends.

The family chose cremation. All funeral services were held privately.

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Carol Heiman

Posted by on Dec 9, 2020


Carol Sue Heiman of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Roy Alexander and Norma Jean Boomershine, was born December 6, 1949 in Oxford, Ohio. She died at 5:03 P.M., Monday, December 7, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 71
She was a retired custodian and food service employee for Ohio State University. The students always looked forward to her mashed potatoes and fried corn.
Carol united in marriage to Harvey Heiman, Jr. April 1, 2001 and he preceded her in death July 8, 2019.
She was a loving mother and was generous of heart. She also enjoyed helping Lisa with her projects, especially Toys for Kids.
She is survived by four daughters and two sons: Lisa Jo Harris and husband, John of Campbellsville, Kimberly A. Colwell and Robert Jeffery Hill and wife, Amber of Dandridge, Tennessee, Meronda Barnes and husband, Robert of Beecher City, Illinois, Jeanie West and husband, Neal and Alan Heiman and wife, Marla of Cowden, Illinois; thirteen grandchildren: Randy, Alexis, Tristian, Trenton, Tim, Kayla, Courtney, Brady, Luke, A.J., Bryan, Steven, Jacki and Daryl; three great-grandchildren: Railynn, Sofia and Dalainie; four brothers and four sisters: Teddy Alexander, Jeff Alexander, Ronnie Alexander, Eddie Alexander, Kay Russell, Linda Turpin and Joyce Gentry of Ohio and Deanna Urban of Alabama; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Carol was also preceded in death by a daughter, Veronica Beck and a great-granddaughter, Chloe West.
FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M., Sunday, December 13, 2020 in Beecher City, Illinois
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of
arrangements.
BURIAL: Myers Cemetery, Herrick, Illinois
PALLBEARERS:
Robbie
John
Randy
Tim
Steven
Daryl
Brian
Neal
Robert
Trenton
Tristian
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED
TO BE DONATIONS TO TOYS FOR KIDS AND MAY BE
THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Laverne “Blondie” Speer

Posted by on Dec 8, 2020

Laverne “Blondie” Speer of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Alford Smith and Munervia Loy Smith, was born July 20, 1930 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 1:35 A.M., Monday, December 7, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a homemaker who enjoyed gourmet cooking and entertaining.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Greensburg Baptist Church.
Laverne enjoyed walking, exercising and attending her prayer group. She especially loved music and her pets.
She is survived by two daughters: Beverly Pike and husband, Paul of Campbellsville and Patty Durrett and husband, Bobby of Greensburg; four grandchildren: Chris Newton of Campbellsville, Kevin Shirrell (Alisa) of Campbellsville, Julie Thornton (Brent) of Bowling Green and Jason Shirrell (Sharon) of Campbellsville; three step-grandchildren: Allen Pike (Christy), Brandie Anderson (Chris) and Justin Durrett (Megan); ten great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Sue Jessie of Elizabethtown; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Laverne was also preceded in death by a grandson, Gerald Newton July 21, 1990 and a brother, Billy Joe Smith.
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PRIVATE SERVICE: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jason Shirrell, Bro. Kevin Shirrell and Bro. Blake Jessie
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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