Ruby Rucker Spratt, 84

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 5, 2017

Mrs. Ruby (Rucker) Spratt of Campbellsville was born on May 11, 1932 to the late Charlie Matt and Hazel Marie (Coontz) Rucker. She departed this life on Monday, April 3, 2017 at her home at the age of 84 years, 10 months, and 23 days of age. She enjoyed camping with Glenn, her husband of 66 years, and was a 40+ year floor lady at the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville. Mrs. Spratt professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Glenn Spratt

One brother and one sister: Mary Kirtley and husband Richard “Dickie” Kirtley of Campbellsville, and Steve Rucker and wife Marilyn of Elizabethtown,

Two grandchildren: Ben Smith of Campbellsville, and Bryan Smith of Lebanon,

Special nephews: Kevin Rucker and companion Chris of Tampa, Florida, and Chad Rucker and wife Stacy, and their children, Brittany, Tyler, Peyton, Braydon, and Jayden ,

Two great-grandchildren: Aubrey Smith and Hannah Smith,

And a host of other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Sue Smith Shofner, and a grandson, Travis Smith.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Spratt on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 58 Dewitt Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 5, from 5:00-8:00 PMEST at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

Charles T. Allen

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 5, 2017

Charles T. Allen of Campbellsville, son of the late Creed Allen and Gertrude Carlile Allen, was born on April 1, 1953, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 3:55 A.M., Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 64
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
He was a retired carpenter and handyman, a member of the National Rifle Association, an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener, and always wanted to be outside.
Charles is survived by three sons and three daughters: Maria Allen of Indiana, Amanda Allen and significant other, Dale Price, Scottie Allen, Jannifer Fisher and husband, Lemanuelle, Paul R. Allen and Danny Allen and wife, Jenny of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Dominic Allen, Shane Price, Madison Allen, Harley Couch-Allen, Ka’miya Williams, De’Asia Fisher, Elyzabeth Fisher, Logan Scott Allen and Lucas Grant Allen of Campbellsville; two sisters: Ruby Sanders and Jewel Shipp of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephew sand many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Sammy Allen in 1978 and Mary Jean Pike in 2011.

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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, April 7, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Walters

BURIAL: Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church Cemetery

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Cliff Bright

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Apr 5, 2017

Cliff Bright, 74, former director of Housing & Urban Development in Campbellsville died Monday Mar. 27, 2017 at his home in Louisville, KY. He lived in Campbellsville over 30 years, where he raised two children and was employed by the City for over 20 years.
Mr. Bright was born in Louisville, Kentucky August 10, 1942. A 1960 graduate of Jeffersonville(Indiana) High School, he attended Indiana University. He also served his country during the Vietnam Era.
As a Campbellsville resident, Mr. Bright was an active part of the community. He served the Jaycees, Gideon’s International, First United Methodist Church, and numerous other organizations and charities. He played a pivotal part in local development and industry growth. His leadership helped build Miller Park and the city’s first Little League Field. He also worked with city leaders to create the annual Fourth of July Fireworks display.
Cliff loved baseball, his two children and their spouses, Chip and Taryn Bright, of Athens, Alabama and Brad and Ann Bright Wyatt, of Bowling Green, Ky. Of course, It is his grandchildren that brought him the most joy: Payton Bright, 12; Saylor Bright, 10; Nova Bright, 5; Lennon Bright, 5 months; Phoenix Wyatt, 5 months; and Blake Sapp, 24, of Russellville, Ky.
He will always be remembered for the joy he brought others, his thoughtfulness and dedication to make his community a better place. Cliff was a fun and good man. He always strived to fill every minute with life. He will be sorely missed by all who ever knew him.
A memorial service will be held in his honor Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. with a eulogy to immediately follow. All gifts should be made to Gideon’s International.