Eloise “Bea” Baker, 75

Posted by on Feb 15, 2019

Mrs. Eloise Bea Baker of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her home. Born on December 16, 1943 to the late George E. Sr. and Opal (Baisden) Maynard, she was 75 years, 1 month, and 29 days of age. Mrs. Baker professed a faith in, and a love for, Jesus, and was of the Church of God faith. She was a former quality control specialist for Trim-Masters in Harrodsburg and worked for the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville over 37 years, but her true calling in life was being “Aunt Bea” to a large and close-knit family.

She leaves to carry her legacy:

Her husband of 52 years: Mr. William “W.K.” Baker of Campbellsville,

Two children: Scott Baker and wife Brandy of Elizabethtown, and Steven Baker and wife Tabitha of Elkhorn,

Two sisters: Debbie Sapp and husband Tommy, Jr. of Campbellsville, and Della Mae Damron of Greensburg,

Nine grandchildren: Nicole Baker, Landon Baker, Alyssa Baker, Jaxon Caudel, Zeyta Caudel, Indica Baker, Michael Baker, Alex Baker, and Sativa Baker,

One great-grandson: Wayde Baker,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by four siblings: George Maynard, Jr., Barbara Rose, Corina Sue Bault, and Lois Jean “Toby” Evans.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Baker on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Jay Damron will be officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery immediately following the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 18, from 10 AM EST (9:00 AM CST) until time for the service.

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Viola Noel Tungate, 91

Posted by on Feb 13, 2019

Mrs. Viola (Noel) Tungate of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ruel and Genevieve (Hendrickson) Noel passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:15 AM at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville. Born in Casey County on March 15, 1927, she was 91 years, 10 months, and 29 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Farmer’s Chapel Church of God. Mrs. Tungate had begun quilting at the age of 9, and made several beautiful heirlooms. She kept a strong work ethic all her life, and retired as a cook for the Rosary Hospital and Medco Nursing Home. On November 28, 1945 she married the love of her life, Mr. Buford Thomas Tungate. They remained devoted to each other until his death in 1999.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two sons: Tom Tungate, Jr., and Oliver Tungate and wife Ruth, all of Campbellsville,

Two sisters: Gwendola Glover of Indiana, and Margaret Doris Noel of Nashville,

Two step-grandchildren: Dana Rafferty and husband Brian, and Shannon Bryant,

Two step-great grandchildren: Blake Sallee and Destiny Rafferty,

And a several extended family members and close friends.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Gene Noel, Raymond Noel, and Wilbur Noel; and a sister, Mildred Myers.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Tungate on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Brookside Cemetery immediately after the service. Dr. Colin McDaniel & Bro. Robert Boston will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, February 14, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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James “Jimmie” Whitlock, Sr.

Posted by on Feb 13, 2019


James “Jimmie” Whitlock Sr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Hon. Robert Henry Whitlock and Carrie Benningfield Whitlock, was born January 20, 1934, in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 11:41 A.M., Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his home at the age of 85.
He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville.
Jimmie proudly served in the United States Marines as a 1st Lieutenant and Naval Aviator. After graduating with a business degree from the University of Kentucky, he returned to Marion County and served 2 two year terms in District 29 as State Representative and 1 term as Clerk of the House. He was instrumental in developing Community Trust Bank and was CEO for three decades. Jimmie was a 32nd degree Mason and supporter of the Kosair Shriners. He was a member of Campbellsville Country Club and an avid University of Kentucky sports fan. Jimmie will be remembered by his great sense of humor and low key attitude, but most of all his love for family.
In addition to his devoted wife of 42 years, Carolyn Newton Whitlock, he is survived by three sons and one daughter: James Whitlock Jr. and Stephen S. Whitlock of Lexington, Vincent M. Whitlock of Chicago, Illinois, and Elizabeth T. Whitlock of Ligonier, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren and their mother: Delaney N. Whitlock, Haleigh R. Whitlock and Alisa Beth McKinney-Whitlock; step-son, Grant Alan Cox and wife, Karli of Prospect; step-grandchildren: Austin Cox, Ashton Brooke Cox, Grant Alan Cox, Jr. and Guthrie James Cox; three sisters and one brother: Almarine Hickey, Dolores Ann Whitlock, Laura Etta Smith and Admiral (Ret. U. S. Navy) Robert Henry Whitlock, Jr. and wife, Nancy of Dallas, Texas; special friend and caregiver, B.J. Perkins and a hosts of friends and family.
He was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother: Marcella Long and Robert Conway Whitlock.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. James A. Ewing for the
excellent care and friendship provided to Jimmie throughout the years.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lebanon
FUNERAL MASS: 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lebanon by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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