Donald Hall Bishop

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 27, 2017

Donald Hall Bishop of Campbellsville, son of the late Kenneth Bishop and Corrine Head Bishop, was born March 29, 1935 in Hardin County, Kentucky. He died at 2:15 A.M., Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 82
He professed faith in Christ and was an active member of Campbellsville Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School Teacher for over fifty years and also served as a deacon for many years.
Don retired after twenty-nine years as the Athletic Director of Campbellsville University. During his time there, he was involved with numerous athletic teams; he played a large part in the reinstatement of the football program, starting of the soccer, swimming and diving teams, which led to many young people attending Campbellsville University; established a scholarship fund; was involved in the university becoming a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association and was a very proud member of the Big Maroon Club. Don was also a member of the Campbellsville University Athletic Hall of Fame. Prior to his time with the University, Don was a teacher and a principal with many schools throughout the surrounding counties. He also spent forty years teaching swim lessons.
He united in marriage to June Holman July 7, 1957.
Besides his wife, June Bishop of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters: Robyn Lawless and husband, Randy and Susie Pollock and husband, Michael “Sarge” of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Luke Lawless and wife, Rebecca, Lincoln Lawless, MeLeigha Pollock Milby and husband, Blake and Reagan Pollock of Campbellsville; one great-grandson, Fletcher Milby of Campbellsville; one brother, Douglas Ira Bishop and wife, Becky of Frankfort; one sister-in-law, Sharon Bishop of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Ray Bishop.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, December 29, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 Noon, Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE DON AND JUNE BISHOP SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

Darrison “DS” Bowling, 72

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 27, 2017

Mr. Darrison “D.S.” Bowling of Campbellsville was born on October 4, 1945 in Redbird, KY to the late Troy and Lula (Napier) Bowling. He departed this life on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at his home, being 72 years, 2 months, and 20 days of age. Mr. Bowling was a logger and truck driver by trade. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

One son: Darin Bowling and wife Kim of Manchester, KY,

Four siblings: Ernest Bowling, Edgar Bowling, and Lushin Bowling, all of London, KY, and Minnie Collett of Redbird,

Seven grandchildren,

Seven great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by a son, James Douglas Wilhoit.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Bowling on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Dale Warren and Bro. Odell Warren will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Murphy-Wilhoit-Lotter Cemetery in the Sandy Y community of Taylor County.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Dec. 27, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).

Frances “Frankee” Gabehart. 65

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 27, 2017

Mrs. Frances (Ford) “Frankee” Gabehart of Campbellsville passed from this life on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at her home. Born in Lebanon to Mary M (Hill) Ford and the late Joseph L. Ford, she was 65 years, 1 month, and 26 days of age. She was the wife of Wilbur “Buddy” Gabehart, who preceded her in death in May 2017. Mrs. Gabehart professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She had a heart of gold and always made sure the people she loved were cared for and happy.

Besides her mother, Mary M. Ford of Marion County, she also leaves to cherish her memory:

One daughter: Renee Hearon and husband Chris of Campbellsville,

Two step-daughters: Tracy Gabehart-Werner and husband Dana of Shepherdsville, and Karlee Campbell of Louisville,

Eight siblings: Teresa Simpson and husband Wesley of Gravel Switch, Billy Ford and wife Pam of Campbellsville, Dorothy Carroll and husband Dan of Elizabethtown, Mary Wheatley and husband Ricky of Raywick, Tammy Payne and husband Curtis of Lebanon, James Ford and companion Kristie Perkins of Lebanon, Marty Simpson and husband Todd of Gravel Switch, and JoAnn Atwell and husband Charlie of Lebanon,

One grandson: Blake Hearon,

Four step-grandchildren: Megan King, Emilee Gabehart, Zach Ginter, and Baylen Campbell,

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Buddy Ford.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Gabehart on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro, Jim Collison will be officiating. Mrs. Gabehart will be laid to rest beside her late husband in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, Hwy 1752, Taylor County, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Dec. 28, after 11:30 AM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River.