Ricky Roy, 49

Posted by on Nov 25, 2017

Mr. Ricky Lee Roy of the Windsor community in Casey County, formerly of Campbellsville, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Born on January 15, 1968 to the late Kelly Ray and Barbara Ann (Puckett) Roy, he was 49 years, 10 months, and 7 days of age. Mr. Roy suffered many disabilities during his life, but he loved spending time with his family and friends.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Three siblings: Patricia Sluder and husband Greg of Campbellsville, Rhonda Roy of Campbellsville, and Jamey Roy of Windsor,

And several other extended family members and friends.

There will be a graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Roy on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST at the Thomas Ridge, Thomas Ridge Rd, Casey County, KY.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Virginia Lowery, 78

Posted by on Nov 25, 2017

Mrs. Rosie Virginia Lowery of Green County was born on March 8, 1939 to the late Miles and Cecil (Warren) Caulk. She departed this life on Friday, November 24, 2017 at her home, being 78 years, 8 months, and 15 days of age. She professed faith in Christ at a young age and was a member of the Union Separate Baptist Church. Mrs. Lowery believed in the values of hard work, and retired from the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville after forty-plus years of service. She enjoyed living a quiet and peaceful life and took pleasure reading or working in her garden.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Four children: Debbie Henderson and husband Billy of Greensburg, Leon Kessinger and wife Joan of Hodgenville, Ricky Kessinger and wife Mary of Hodgenville, and Chris Lowery of Buffalo,

A stepson: Mark Kessinger and wife Renee of Campbellsville,

Seven grandchildren: Tiffany Brook Cornish and husband J.C., Whitney Kessinger, Emily Kessinger, Ashley Yount, Wesley Kessinger, Allison Kessinger, and Mariah Lowery,

Two sisters: Doriene Clark of Green County, and Doris Estes of Greensburg,

A special friend: Elmer Buck Lowery of Buffalo,

Three great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and close friends.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Edith Caulk.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Lowery on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Troy Arnett and Bro. Twyman Davis will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Separate Baptist Church Cemetery, Union Church Rd, Buffalo, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, November 26, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).

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Helen Canada

Posted by on Nov 25, 2017

Helen Deloris Canada of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Dennis Marvin Colvin and Mildred Arnous Bright Colvin was born January 24, 1946 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:35 P.M., Friday, November 24, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 71
She professed faith in Christ on April 24, 1955 and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church where she served as a greeter and kept the Sunday School records.
Helen loved children and was fondly known as everyone’s Granny. Helen and her husband, Utah have been members of the Taylor County Fair Board since 1997 and they were named Kentucky Fair Person of the Year in 2000.
She united in marriage to David Utah Canada August 14, 1964.
Besides her husband, David Utah Canada of Campbellsville, she is survived by two sons and two daughters: DeWayne Utah “Taw” Canada and wife, Patricia , Roy Marvin “Bill” Canada and wife, Debra, Lorie Ann Richerson and husband, Michael T. and Jana Lynn Marcum and husband, Josh ; ten grandchildren: Kacie Lorin Colvin and husband, Wes, Kelsi Cherie Wilson and husband, Alex, Kasandra Michael Pike and husband, John, Kori Amber Richerson, Megan Lynne Canada, Lindsey Renea Canada, Lauren Grace Canada, Dylan Utah Canada, Hana Lynn Marcum and Jacob Scott Marcum; two great-grandchildren: Sadler Thomas Colvin and Paislee Rae Wilson and an expecting baby Pike; a sister-in-law, Ruby Colvin all of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one son in infancy, Joey Marvin Canada and one brother, Earl Thomas “Tommy” Colvin.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. David Johnson

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY OF CAMPBELLSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH OR THE TAYLOR COUNTY FAIR BOARD AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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