Marian Clair Parker, age 77

Posted by on May 22, 2018

Marian Clair Parker, 77 years, 6 months, 12 days of age, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, Florida.

Marian was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 9, 1940 the daughter of the late James Edward, Sr. and June Della Richardson Weeks.  Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Henderson, three brothers-in-law, Harlin Parker, Allen Parker and Howie Hodgson and two sisters-in-law, Iona White and Denise Weeks.

She married Ronald Evan Parker and they would have celebrated their 42nd Wedding Anniversary on July 10th of this year.     She was a talented artist, loved helping the needy, loved to fish and play golf and never met a stranger.    Prior to retiring she had worked as an Administrative Assistant and was of the Catholic faith.

Besides her husband Ron, she is survived by six children, a son Christopher Johnson and companion Jamie, and son Matthew Johnson, both of Jacksonville, a daughter Catherine Doty and husband David of Bucks County, PA, a daughter, Shannon Agosta and husband Craig of Mt. Holly, NC, a son Kevin Parker of Mannsville, and a son Anthony Parker and wife Jessica of Whidbey Island, WA.   Also surviving are her siblings, Jackie Hodgson of Green Cove, FL, Debbie Wiggins and husband Jeff of Jacksonville, Jim Weeks and wife Jane of Easley, SC, a brother-in-law, Johnnie Parker and wife Regina of Elk Horn, four sisters-in-law, Burma Wheeler, Betty Parker and Gerrie Parker all of Campbellsville and Patsy Riggs of Chicago, IL.   Also surviving are nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 25th at 11:00 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with The Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan officiating with Rev. Clay Wheeler assisting.   Burial will follow in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery with bearers being Stephanie Francis, Mary Wheeler, Johnnie Lewis Parker, Bill Logan Parker, Chris Parker and Brian Tucker.

The family request visitation on Thursday evening, May 24, 2018 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

 

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Richard Jeter

Posted by on May 16, 2018

Richard Jeter of Campbellsville, son of the late James “Bud” Jeter and Sarah Janie Cox Jeter, was born February 28, 1931 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He died at 1:43 P.M., Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Columbia. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle, where he was instrumental in founding the Church.
He united in marriage to Gracie Martin September 24, 1950 and she preceded him in death December 9, 2016.
Richard was employed at TGT for forty-four years and was a former superintendent.
He is survived by two sons: Dr. Harold Wilkerson and wife, Brenda and Dr. Richard Allen Jeter and wife, Eveylene of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Dr. Andrea Russell and husband, Dr. Dirk Russell of Canton, Georgia, Jarrod Wilkerson of Louisville, Erin Martin and husband, Kelly and Ashley Dooley and husband, Damon of Campbellsville and Matt Underwood and wife, Jeanett of LaGrange; twelve great-grandchildren: Madelyn Russell, Jillian Russell, Ava Russell and Luke Russell of Canton, Georgia, Jackson Martin, Maxwell Davis, Zachary Martin and Sarah Davis of Campbellsville, Hannah Underwood and Noah Underwood of LaGrange and Shelby Dooley and Payton Dooley of Campbellsville; special niece, Alene Gilpin of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATON: 1:00 – 6:00 P.M., Friday, May 18, 2018 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 6:00 P.M., Friday, May 18, 2018 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville by Pastor Bob Cutler
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE GALILEAN CHILDREN’S HOME AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Clara Lee Raffety

Posted by on May 16, 2018

Clara Lee Raffety of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John W. Allen and Nannie White Allen, was born November 1, 1922 in Ohio County, Kentucky. She died at 9:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn United Methodist Church.
Clara Lee was employed as a sales clerk for Lerman’s Department Store.
She united in marriage to Murrell “Pete” Raffety September 1, 1943 and he preceded her in death April 13, 2005.
She is survived by one daughter: Sandra Gumm and husband, Mike of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Allen Gumm and Steven Gumm and wife, Laura of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren: Savannah Nicole Gumm and George Ryne Gumm; one brother-in-law, Carl Rafferty and wife, Anna of Taylor, Michigan; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one son, David Murrell Rafferty November 4, 2010; one granddaughter, Debra Lynn Rafferty September 19, 1972 and two brothers and two sisters: Damon Allen, James W. Allen, Mabel Smith and Josie Ann Newcomb.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M., Friday, May 18, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Friday, May 18, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Ronnie Dooley
BURIAL: Elk Horn Cemetery
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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