James Anthony “Tony” Knott, 38

Posted by on Sep 27, 2018

Mr. James Anthony “Tony” Knott of Campbellsville was born on January 8, 1980 in Louisville. He departed this life on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at his home, being 38 years, 8 months, and 19 days of age. Mr. Knott had battled several health issues most of his life, but he never let them slow his love for his family and friends. He loved spending time with those closest to him, and enjoyed the outdoors whenever possible.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His fiancée: April O’Neill of Campbellsville,
Five chosen children: Kristopher Releford, Sierra Releford, Jacob Releford, Payton Releford, and Jonathan Releford, all of Campbellsville,
A close cousin: Sarah Knott of Louisville,
A cousin he loved as a niece: Ali Knott, and a host of extended family and special friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Emily Kathleen Knott, and his grandmother, Francis Louise Cobb Knott.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Knott on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 12:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Mr. Knott’s request to be cremated will be accorded him after the service.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 29, after 10:00 AM until time for the service.

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Heistand Parrish

Posted by on Sep 26, 2018

HEISTAND PARRISH
Heistand Parrish of Campbellsville, son of the late Hance Parrish and Maggie Pearl Aaron Parrish was born January 23, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 82
He was a construction worker and heavy equipment operator.
He united in marriage to Vernith Cox Parrish January 11, 1986. She preceded him in death July 22, 2016.
He is survived by two daughters: Tammy Porter and husband, Gary and Melissa Benfield and husband, Don of Hickory, North Carolina; three grandchildren: Candy Anglin and husband, Ashley of Aynor, South Carolina, Chase Porter and wife, Rachel of Louisville and Hannah Grimes of Hickory, North Carolina; two great-grandchildren, Porter Anglin and Aubree Anglin of Aynor, South Carolina; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Thomas Wayne Porter and three brothers and four sisters: Lewis “Sie” Parrish, Otis Parrish, James Parrish, Mary Parrish Keltner, Lou Anna Parrish Cox, Margie Parrish and Leva Parrish Pike.

At Heistand’s request, the body will be cremated.

The family will have a memorial service at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy requested to be donations to the Ronald McDonald House in memory of Thomas Wayne Porter and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

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Marina Smith

Posted by on Sep 25, 2018

Marina Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charles Arthur Brooke and Catherine Bain Brown Brooke, was born July 17, 1935 in Edinburgh, Scotland. She died at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, September 23, 2018 in Columbia. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.
She was a retired store manager for Willson’s Blue Bunny.
She enjoyed singing at weddings, funerals and other special events. She was also a BPW member.
Marina united in marriage to Paul E. Smith December 8, 1954 and he preceded her in death October 14, 2010.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Steve Smith and wife, Vicki and Sherri Rhodes and husband, Dean of Campbellsville; eight grandchildren: Scott Burress of Louisville, Wendy Bryant and husband, Robby of Campbellsville, Nathan Rhodes and wife, Elisha, Ben Smith, Adam Smith and wife, Danielle, Corey Smith and Megan Novak of Campbellsville, Nicholas Rhodes and wife, Jill of Georgetown and Bryan Smith of Lebanon; eight great-grandchildren: Tye Rhodes, Braxton Rhodes, Camdyn Rhodes, Aeriana Rhodes, Hannah Smith, Aubrey Smith, Morgan Bryant, Evan Bryant, Addison Smith, Dawson Smith and Chandler Durham; one brother and one sister: Sylvian Brooke and wife, Kathy and June Blane of Scotland; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son and one daughter: Michael Lee Smith September 9, 1990 and Debbie Fleming July 26, 2018 and two brothers and two sisters: George Brooke, Charlie Brooke, Rose Jeffries and Eliza Emberley and a sister in infancy.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 28, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Collison, Sr.
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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