James “Jimmy” Caton

Posted by on Feb 23, 2018

James “Jimmy” Caton of Campbellsville, son of the late Tricha Burton Holt and Jimmy “Shorty” Holt, was born October 19, 1961, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 5:00 P.M., Thursday, February 22, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age 56
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
James was a former construction worker.
He enjoyed living life to the fullest doing things his way, but once his son was born, his focus changed to his son.
He is survived by one son, Daniel Caton of Campbellsville; one brother and two sisters: Dwain Caton and wife, Charlotte and Jamie Holt Owens of Campbellsville and Charlotte Hoots and husband, Mark of Leitchfield; special friend, Cindy Perkins of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Phillip Mann.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 26, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Troy Long and Bro. Glenn LaFond
BURIAL: Bear Wallow Cemetery in Adair County
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TAYLOR COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Jane Hope Hamilton, age 72

Posted by on Feb 22, 2018

Jane Hope Hamilton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Lockard Mitchell and Mildred Woodruff Hamilton was born on Sunday, August 5, 1945 in Francisville, Boone County, Kentucky and departed this life on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at her home in Campbellsville.    She was 72 years, 6 months and 16 days of age.

Besides being a homemaker, she had worked at Fruit of the Loom and as a farm hand.  She enjoyed singing and as a hobby she had learned to weave from her father which became her passion. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

Jane is survived by her daughters, Angela Faye Leonard and husband John of Wilmington, Delaware, Joy Allyson Bagwell and husband Bo of Versailles and Mindi Lee Goff of Campbellsville, grandchildren, Andrew David Dick, Jr., Connor Michael Burton and one great grandchild, Travis James Dick.  Also surviving is two sisters and a brother, Suetta Faye Williamson of Georgetown, Joy Ruth Hale of Salt Lake City, Utah and Jerry Thomas Hamilton of Elizabethtown as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

The Memorial Service for Jane Hope Hamilton will be on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 12:00 noon at Friendship Baptist Church with Bro. Kent Ashley officiating.   The family will receive guest at the church after 11:00 a.m. until time for the service.    A private burial will take place at Brookside Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to the funeral expense, Gideon Bibles or Hosparus of Green River and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

For On-Line Condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1198/Jane-Hamilton/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Brent Cox

Posted by on Feb 20, 2018


Brent Cox of Campbellsville, son of the late Clyde Cox and Loreda Gabehart Cox, was born December 23, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 12:46 P.M., Monday, February 19, 2018 in Louisville. Age: 78
He professed faith in Christ and was a lifelong member of Mannsville United Methodist Church.
Brent was in the first graduating class of Campbellsville College’s four year program.
Brent retired from the Taylor County School System where he was a beloved basketball coach and teacher. He was also an active farmer.
He united in marriage to Betty Bright on June 14, 1975.
Besides his wife, Betty Cox of Campbellsville, he is survived by three sons: Weldon Brent Cox, Jr. and wife, Dawn of Florida, Erik Christopher Bard and wife, Oksana of Utah and Lee Byron Cox and wife, Crystal of Campbellsville; ten grandchildren: Bridget Cox, Weldon Brent Cox, III, Kiril Christopher Bard, Kaiya Lexi Bard, Kylan Gabriel Bard, Danika Celeste Bard, Aidan Elliot Bard, Noah Hunter Eubanks, Jadin Glory Deckard and Anderson Samuel Cox; one sister and two brothers: Betty Lynn Cox Tucker and husband, Neal of Louisville, Gerald Douglas Cox and wife, Carol Mae and Samuel Cox and wife, Yvonne of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister, Garnett Cox and Lucille Poynter.
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VISITATION: 4:00 -8:00 P.M. Friday, February 23, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. John Hall
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON MEMORIAL BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
PALLBEARERS:
Chase Cox
Doug Cox
Josh Cox
Kerry Cox
Kevin Mann
Brian Peake
Billy Rice
Robert Seals
Josh Yancey
Megan Yancey
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Coach Fred Waddle, Coach Clem Haskins, Dr. Bobby Brooks and any other basketball coaches, players and school administrators

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