Janette Ellen Zieg Furkin

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 29, 2019

Janette Ellen Zieg Furkin, age 95, died peacefully on January 26, 2019 in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Born in Randolph, Nebraska on August 27, 1923, she was the youngest child and only daughter of Joseph L. Zieg and Nell Kennedy Zieg. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her older brothers, Raymond Gene Zieg and Jack Zieg.

On August 18, 1943, she married James C. “Perk” Furkin, who also predeceased her. They were married for 65 years and together raised three children who survive – James Furkin of Campbellsville, Tana Cooke of Bonita Springs, Florida and Scott Furkin (Mary Pace) of Louisville. She is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Having professed faith in Christ at an early age, she was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and a longtime member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church. Known as “Miss Janette” to several generations, she operated Campbellsville Kindergarten at the church for more than 25 years. Each school day began with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance and the students were taught the alphabet, numbers, colors and other basics along with important socialization skills such as how to share and work cooperatively with others.

As a co-owner of Top Hat Caterers, she applied her creativity and culinary skills to produce memorable receptions, parties and events, spreading hospitality across central Kentucky for nearly 25 years. She was a proud Kentucky Colonel.

Among the first generation of American women born with suffrage, she took an interest in public affairs and always exercised her right to vote, including in the most recent election where she voted by absentee ballot. For 20 years, she worked at the polls every primary and general election day.

A member of the “Greatest Generation,” she shared its common values – duty, honor, economy, courage, service, love of God, family and country and, above all, responsibility for oneself. She saw the good in everyone, smiled even in the midst of adversity and reveled in the company of family and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Bethel First Presbyterian Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Bethel First Presbyterian Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Murphy
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BETHEL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OR KOSAIR CHARITIES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Alta C. Crawley, 92

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 27, 2019

Mrs. Alta C. (Sparks) Crawley of Campbellsville passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2019 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home, being 92 years, 2 months, and 15 days of age. She was born in Cumberland County on November 11, 1926 to the late Talmage and Bobie (Traylor) Sparks. Mrs. Crawley had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. As a young lady, she met and fell in love with Mr. Herman Crawley, and they married on December 28, 1946. They remained a devoted couple until his death in 1990. She enjoyed quilting and gardening, and was a passionate participant and teacher in the Lastone Circle at her church over 40 years.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Three children: Stephen Crawley and wife Lora, and Charles Crawley, all of Campbellsville, and Charlotte Grider of Columbia,

Four grandchildren: Jason Grider and wife Deanna, Brent Grider and wife Courtney, Cara Benningfield and husband John, and Dana Bibelhauser and husband Brandon,

Six great-grandchildren: Bailey, Harper, Cohen, Loralie, Levi, and Cedar,

And several extended family members and close friends.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Preston Sparks and Howard Sparks; a sister, Maxine Cole; and a daughter-in-law, Laura Jo Buckles.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Crawley on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Tony Franklin will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 29, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

Jason Grider, Bailey Grider, Brent Grider, Brandon Bibelhauser, John Benningfield, and Barry Parsons will serve as pallbearers.

Rev. Larry Rowell

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 25, 2019

Lawrence George Rowell Jr., 63, of Campbellsville died January 25, 2019 surrounded by family.

Born in Moultrie, Ga., Larry was the son of the late Lawrence George Rowell Sr. and Earlene Wilson Rowell. He never met a stranger and had friends around the world.

He was a licensed real estate broker and past president of Rowell Realty and Auction Co. He became a minister in 1978 and served as associate pastor of Beargrass Christian Church in Louisville and pastor of First Baptist Church in Lyons, Ga. He and his family were missionaries in Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Nigeria. After returning to the states, he was minister of education at Campbellsville Baptist Church and pastor of Beech Grove Baptist Church in Black Gnat.

Larry was a staff writer and editor of the Casey County News in Liberty and interim editor for the Greensburg Record Herald in Greensburg. He was also involved in the community through Kiwanis and was a chaplain for the Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue Squad as well as serving on the Taylor, Adair and Casey County Foster Parent Review Boards.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Edwina Mills Rowell; son, Parker Rowell of Elizabethtown; brother, Tommy Rowell (Julie) of Moultrie, Ga.; sister, Becky Rowell (Uli Keller) of St. Simons Island, Ga.; brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be January 28, 2019 at 11:00 am at Campbellsville Baptist Church. Burial will be in Ekron Baptist Church Cemetery at 3:00 pm. Visitation is 5:00 – 8:00 pm, January 27, 2019 at Campbellsville Baptist Church and after 8:00 am, January 28, 2019 also at Campbellsville Baptist Church.

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to Beech Grove Baptist Church or Baptist Global Response and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.