Glenn Mikel Hedgespeth

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 12, 2017

Glenn Mikel Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, son of the late Hardin Hedgespeth and Evelyn Pearl Underwood Hedgespeth, was born June 22, 1951, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:54 P.M., Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 66
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Zion Separate Baptist Church.
Glenn was a semi-truck driver for more than forty years and had always loved driving trucks. Other favorite past times of his were going to the stockyards, watching his granddaughter, Madison play golf. He also enjoyed horses and watching MaKenzie show horses.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Jaysen Taylor of Campbellsville; one granddaughter, Madison Kennedy Ferrie of Campbellsville; one step-granddaughter, MaKenzie Taylor of Elizabethtown; one sister, Janice Mann and husband, Ron of Campbellsville; one uncle, Odell Underwood of Hodgenville; one niece, Shelly Gribbins and husband, Michael and one nephew, Travis Sprowles and wife, Tera of Campbellsville; two great-nieces: Chloe Gribbins and Jada Pierce of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Jo Hedgespeth August 4, 1971.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Ronda Arnett and Rev. Michael Gribbins
BURIAL: Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Bernice Wood, 95

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 12, 2017

Mrs. Bernice D. Wood of Campbellsville was born in Metcalfe County on October 30, 1922 to the late George Taylor and Carrie (Keltner) Finn. She departed this life on Monday, December 11, 2017 in Louisville, being 95 years, 1 month, and 11 days of age. She was a homemaker and wife to Granville Wood, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Wood had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two sons: Dwight Wood, and Michael Wood and wife Manette,

One grandson: Patrick Wood,

A great-granddaughter,

One brother: Murey Finn,

And several other extended family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Arvid, Glen, and Eddie, and a one sister, Virginia.

At the request of Mrs. Wood, there was a private interment service held at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, where she was laid to rest beside her husband.

Carl O. Smith, 88

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 11, 2017

Mr. Carl Odell Smith of Paducah was born on January 29, 1929 in Martin, Tennessee and departed this life on Thursday, December 9, 2017 in Campbellsville. Son of the late Farris and Eva (White) Smith, he was 88 years, 10 months, and 11 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. As a young man, he answered the call to duty and served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He married his sweetheart, May Smith, and they shared many happy years until her passing. Mr. Smith was a retired electricity lineman, and an upstanding member of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 816, where he remained active until his death.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
One brother: Farris Smith, Jr. and wife Betty of Tennessee,
Special lifelong friends and caretakers: Jerry and Diane Carter of Campbellsville, and their family, Jesse, Russell, and Tonya,
And several other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Smith, and a sister, Nancy Pate.
At the request of Mr. Smith, cremation rites were accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, Campbellsville, KY. Along with his wife, he will be interred in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Paducah, KY at a later date.
Mr. Smith had a passion for helping others, and had a soft spot in his heart for children and animals. To honor that spirit, please consider memorials in the form of donations to your local animal shelter.