Norma Jean Russell Rogers – Age 87

Posted by on Jun 1, 2017

Norma Jean Russell Rogers, age 87, formerly of Campbellsville, died, Monday, May 29, 2017 in Sarasota, Florida after an illness.

Norma Jean was born on April 9, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky to the late James and Boyd Stewart Davis.     Also, preceding her in death was her beloved husband of many years, and father of their children, Robert Lee Russell.   She later married Richard Rogers who is also predeceased.

She loved her family, friends and neighbors with whom many she attended church at Green River Memorial Baptist Church where she was a member.    Prior to moving to Florida, you would often find her outside enjoying her garden, watching the hummingbirds or mowing her grass.    Her greatest love was her family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren who called her Me Maw.

Norma Jean is survived by her two daughters, Connie Russell of Campbellsville and Bonnie Ford and her husband Byron of Riverview, Florida.   Also surviving are her grandchildren, Bryan Akin and wife Wendi of Campbellsville, Nikki Dennis and husband Adam of Oldham County, Courtney Isaacs of Louisville, Kelly Isaacs and companion Travis Barnes of Hart County, Jennifer Frantz and husband Matthew of Lutz, Florida, Stefanie Hancock and husband Marcus of Tampa, Florida, as well as nine great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren.    Besides a host of relative and friends, she was survived by one special cousin, Sarah Hubbard of Campbellsville.

There will be a memorial service on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Green River Memorial Baptist Church officiated by Bro. Don Gowin and Bro. Jamie Bennett.  Visitation begins at 1:00 p.m. at the church.       Memorial Contributions are requested to be donations for Gideon Bibles and can be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home or at Green River Memorial Baptist Church on the day of the service.

Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Shirley Graybeal

Posted by on May 30, 2017

Shirley Graybeal, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Sylvester Sluder and Lettie Mae Cox Sluder, was born October 15, 1940, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:59 P.M., Monday, May 29, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 76
She was a retired seamstress with Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
Shirley united in marriage to Roy Graybeal March 2, 1962.
She especially loved her “critters” and grandchildren and also loved to travel any chance she got.
Besides her husband, Roy Graybeal, she is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and James Bishop of Midway, Georgia; two grandchildren: Kelli Flaherty and husband, Mark of Midway, Georgia and Brian Judd and wife, Shannon of Hodgenville; four great-grandchildren: Bayly Judd, Chloe Judd, Scotlyn Edelen and Emily Flaherty; five sisters: Lillie Shirrell and husband, Tommy, Linda Newton and husband, Michael, Beechel Clark, Helen Claywell and husband, Gary and Jane Dudgeon and husband, David of Campbellsville; special friend, Shirley Degeer; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: James “Jimmy” Sluder, Harold Sluder, Charles Sluder and Aline Vannice.

VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Jase Divens
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Anna Bell Majors, 79

Posted by on May 30, 2017

Anna Bell Majors, the daughter of the late Charlie and Ruth Browning reeves, was born Monday, November 15, 1937 in Muhlenberg County, KY and departed this on Sunday, May 28, 2017 in White Plains, KY at her residence. She was 79 years, 6 months and 13 days of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. She was a former business lady, having owned a flower shop, a pet store and antique shop.
She united in marriage to Orvil Gene Majors, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son: Lynn Majors of Indiana, a brother: Calvin Reeves formerly of White Plains.
Also surviving are 5 grandchildren: Jeremy Nickle of Florida, Sarah Turpin, Amber McClelland and David McClelland, all of Indiana and David Crimes of Alabama; a very special friends: Debra Gilpatrick of Nashville, her caregiver and friend: Jamie William of White Plains and a host of nieces, nephews including: Donna Groves of White Plains.
Besides her parents and husband, Anna was preceded in death by a daughter: Debra Kendall, a grandson: Jason Crimes and a sister: Imogene Cotton.

Cremation rites were requested by Anna and were entrusted by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

There will be no public visitation or funeral.

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