Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 9, 2025
George William (Bill) Van Cleave of Campbellsville, KY and Boulder, CO, son of the late Rhodam Parrott Van Cleave and Hattie Bell Van Cleave, was born on October 17, 1934 and departed this life surrounded by friends and family on October 7, 2025 at his cousin’s, Shirley Phillips’, Mini-Home in Campbellsville, KY. He was 90 years, 11 months and 19 days of age.
Professionally, he served honorably in the United States Army Defense Command as a Chief Warrant Officer in Washington DC and Baltimore, MD. From there he earned his Bachelors and Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and went on to become a Senior Engineer at IBM in Lexington, KY; Boulder, CO; SanJose, CA, and Austin, TX. He also helped invent and develop the first modern day office copy machine that was found in businesses across the world. After retiring from IBM, he studied Patent Law and went on to become a Patent Agent Attorney until he retired a second time.
Playing bridge and flying were his hobbies, and he became a licensed single engine plane and commercial airline pilot. He loved flying people over the Rocky Mountains. He maintained his faith through the Methodist Church, as a child at Greensburg Methodist Church, as a young adult at Nicholasville Methodist Church, and most recently with his church family at Stoner Creek Methodist Church in Acton, KY.
Bill is survived by his daughter & son-in law, Dr. Vicki Van Cleave and Stanley Lawrence, 3 grandchildren: Andee Grandits of Boulder, CO; Nick Lawrence (Dejá) of Las Vegas, NV; Nicole Ortega (David) of Chesterfield, VA; 5 great grandchildren; his caregiver of nearly 8 years, Betty Smith; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends across the world.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Kilby Van Cleave (86y) in 2022; his son, Michael Van Cleave (51y) in 2019; his granddaughter, Mia Miller (16y) in 2014, along with many friends and family of his generation that were so important to him.
FUNERAL: Monday, October 13, 2025 – 1:00 P.M. LR Petty Funeral Home (ACTON –MANNSVILLE CHAPEL)
250 Wooleyville Rd., Acton, KY
OFFICIATING: Bro. John Hall
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Oct 7, 2025
Karol Wade “Joe” Bloyd, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Arnold and Doris (Judd) Bloyd, was born August 13, 1952 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at his home. He was 73 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Separate Baptist Church and was a retired employee of the Green County Board of Education in the maintenance department.
He was a “jack of all trades”, enjoyed working on cars, loved a good looking lawn, and was very competitive when it came to card playing, but most of all, he loved spending time with family.
Survivors include his loving wife: Betty (Bailey) Bloyd of Campbellsville; his children: Brad Bloyd and wife Amy and Kyle Bloyd and wife Cecile all of Greensburg, Willie Warren and wife Jamie and Shaun Hines of Campbellsville.
Three brothers and two sisters: Roger Bloyd and wife Barbara Jean and Janie Penick and husband Doug all of Campbellsville, David Bloyd and wife Beverly and Eddie Bloyd and wife Sharon all of Greensburg and Linda Warner and husband Steve of Campbellsville.
Seven grandchildren: Amber Abell and husband Jordan, Halie Hall and husband Hagan, Brodie Warren, Kaden Bloyd, Gradie Warren, Kynslee Bloyd and Kree Bloyd; three great-grandchildren: Holland Hall, Silas Abell and Anna Kate Abell and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
OFFICIATING: Willie Warren and Jordan Abell
INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: from 5-8 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Green River or Gideon Bible Donations
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 5, 2025
Tim Bishop of Columbia, son of Wayne Bishop and Lisa Wilson Bishop, was born December 31, 1990 in Taylor County, Kentucky.
He died at 2:44 A.M., Saturday, October 4, 2025 in Louisville. Age: 34
Tim professed faith in Christ and was a member of Columbia Christian Church. He took every opportunity to share the message of Jesus with others.
He united in marriage to Kayla Bishop July 6, 2013.
Tim was an employee of Campbellsville Industries and enjoyed spending his time with his loving wife and golfing.
He is survived by his wife: Kayla Bishop of Columbia; his parents: Wayne Bishop, and Lisa Bishop; his father-in-law and step-mother-in-law: George and Vistia Perkins all of Campbellsville; many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. John Davis
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
The family will have a blank picture board set up for anyone who would like to bring in their favorite photo of Tim and place it on the board.
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