Maxine Cheatham Lasley Maddox, 92

Posted by on Nov 8, 2017

Mrs. Eula Maxine (Cheatham) Lasley Maddox of Campbellsville was born on March 19, 1925 in the Gadberry community of Adair County to the late Martin and Myrtle (Elliot) Cheatham. She departed this life on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, being 92 years, 7 months, and 17 days of age. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and joined New Zion Baptist Church and later joined Pleasant Run Baptist Church. She united in marriage to Mr. Leonard Lasley, who preceded her in death. Later, she united in marriage to Mr. Henry Maddox, who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Maddox enjoyed helping people and daily encouraged those around her. She loved her family and her church, and took great pleasure in cooking and caring for them. She was a homemaker for several years and a member of the Trace Creek Homemakers Club, but also worked at the State Park and the Community Center of Campbellsville Housing Authority.

Always on the go, she learned how to use a computer at age 80. Mrs. Maddox’s grace and love will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

One daughter: Hilda Moreno and husband Jorge of Bardstown,

Two siblings: Irene Burks of St. Louis, Missouri, and Owen P. Cheatham and wife Ernestine of Indianapolis, Indiana,

A brother-in-law: J.C. Lasley and wife Bonita of Columbia,

A sister-in-law: Lillie DuVall of Columbia,

A daughter-in-law: Paulette Lasley of Campbellsville,

Seven grandchildren: Everick Lasley and wife Kelly, Leon Lasley, Jr. and wife Tracy, LaVon Lasley, Benita Moreno, Jorge Moreno, Jr., Ricardo Moreno, and Angie Moreno,

Fifteen great-grandchildren:

Seven great-great grandchildren,

A close friend: Kathleen Fletcher of Campbellsville,

And a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. And a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two children: Frieda Lasley and Leon Lasley, Sr., a brother, William “Bill” Cheatham, a sister, Frances Buckner, and a granddaughter, Elisa Lasley.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Maddox on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) at the First Baptist Church, 704 E Broadway, Campbellsville, KY. Rev. James Washington will be presiding over the service with Rev. George Nelson delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow in the Lasley Cemetery in Adair County.

The family will receive friends at the church on Friday, November 10, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST) and on Saturday from 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) until time for the service.

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

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Arlene Bryant

Posted by on Nov 8, 2017

Arlene Bryant of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Andy Raymond Hedgespeth and Emma Shofner Hedgespeth, was born October 19, 1955, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 2:49 P.M., Tuesday, November 7, 2017 in Elizabethtown. Age: 62
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of White’s Ridge General Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.
Arlene united in marriage to Randall Bryant June 24, 1997 and he preceded her in death June 20, 2008.
One of her greatest pleasures in life was playing with her grandchildren.
She is survived by one daughter, Melinda Bryant and her fiance’, Scott Anthony Hoosier; one chosen son, Johnathan Haywood; three grandchildren: Madison Brooke Haywood, Savannah Nicole Hoosier and Kaylee Elizabeth Hoosier; one chosen grandson, David Allen Hughes, all of Campbellsville; one sister, Carolyn Jones of Ohio; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Arlene was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Hedgespeth.
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VISITATION: After 12:00 Noon, Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Dickey Rogers
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ruby Neat

Posted by on Nov 6, 2017

Ruby Neat of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Tom Dye and Sarah Grandstaff Dye, was born February 5, 1921 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 7:55 A.M., Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Jamestown. Age: 96
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
Ruby was a homemaker and received much enjoyment from her family.
She united in marriage to Finis Neat October 25, 1936 and he preceded her in death February 14, 2001.
She is survived by six sons and seven daughters: Barbara Moore and husband, Roger of Campbellsville, Wilbert Neat and wife, Linda and Elba Neat and wife, Evelyn of Elkhorn, Randall Neat of Greensburg, Edward Neat and wife, Lana of Hamilton, Ohio, Coy Neat of Buffalo, Frank Neat and wife, Wavelene and Jolene Aleman and husband, Ed of Russell Springs, Wilma Burton of Palm Harbor, Florida, Wanell Poirier of Clearwater, Florida, Patsy Neat and Joann Neat and husband, Jim of New Port Ritchie, Florida, Alene Long of Liberty: sixty-four grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several great great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Ruby was preceded in death by one son and three daughters: Fred Neat, Mary Neat, Leona Scholl and Shirley Abner; seven brothers and sisters: Dorothy Gregory, Susie Neat, Melvin Dye, Dempsey Dye, Clem Dye, Sarah Francis and Cora Willis.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, November 10, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Harold Scholl
BURIAL: Haven Hill Cemetery in Adair County

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