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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on May 16, 2017
Mr. Frankie Jene Welliver, age 74 of Knifley, died Tuesday, May 16, at the T.J. Health Columbia Hospital after a sudden illness.
Frankie was born on February 26, 1943, the son of the late Frank Melton and Mary Edna Barrett Welliver. Also, preceding him in death were his sisters, Mary Frances Northcutt and Rosettae Faye Bryant as well as his brothers, James Melton Welliver, Ernie Harold Welliver and Richard Thomas Welliver. He was a very dedicated construction worker as well as a trustee at Robinson Chapel Separate Baptist Church where he was a member.
He is survived by his wife, Vonda Warren Welliver and one daughter, Thelma Jean Welliver of Knifley. Also surviving are his two brothers and their spouses, Amos Manuel and Yvonne Welliver and Bethel Ivan and Margaret Welliver of Oklahoma, three sisters and their spouses, Getty Joy Belle and Glen Anderson, Sarah and Bill Rusher, both of Oklahoma and Gerry Lea and P.J. Fuksa of Texas.
Funeral services for Mr. Welliver will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Robinson Chapel Separate Baptist Church Cemetery with Casket Bearers being Bobby Hughes, Jeremy Hughes, Anthony Warren, Greg Warren, Kelly Warren, Delbert Warren and Wayne Warren. Honorary pallbearers will be P.J. Fuksa, Larry Hughes and Steve Warren. The family request visitation on Friday evening, May 19, 2017, from 5-8 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 16, 2017
Bob Speer, 84, died Sunday, April 30, 2017. He quietly left this earth to reside in Heaven with his Lord and Savior. Born in Campbellsville, Kentucky, September 7, 1932 to Clarence and Cleo Speer. He attended all levels of school in his hometown before entering into Military service. Bob was one of the first airmen to arrive in 1952 at the newly commissioned Altus Air Force Base. He continued at the base in active service for 4 years. 1956 was a pivotal year in Bob’s life as he married the prettiest gal in Altus, the love of his life.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Vera Lee Dickenson Speer. He leaves behind a large legacy of family, four children and their spouses. Doug and Terri Speer of Altus, Ok, Dana and David Taylor of Corsicana, TX, Donita and Val Crane of Show Low, AZ, Debra and Paul Moesinger of Oklahoma City, Ok, grandchildren Jared Speer, Kaylee Speer, Tiffany Harrison, Courtney Prater, Zac Taylor, Lindsey Taylor, Amber Webb, Leslie Hardee, Ben Turner, Hillary Harris, Hailey Moesinger and Hannah Moesinger plus 11 great grandchildren.
Other surviving family members are brother Don and Sue Speer of Bowling Green, KY, sister Betty and Bob Mathews of Edmond, OK, sisters Joy Bryant and Sharon Reese of Campbellsville, KY, brother -n- law Jerry and Judy Dickenson of Altus, as well the many nieces and nephews he loved so much.
You hardly ever saw Bob without a smile on his face and a joke or story to tell. He loved anything involving cars, race cars, motor homes, and airplanes. In 1958 Bob began his career as a local businessman establishing Eastern Motors Car Lot which is still located on Broadway in Altus. Along with brother Don and brother n law Jerry as his partners in the car business, they went on to provide great family fun and excitement with Altus Speedway and Pleasant Valley Speedway in Wichita Falls, TX. Bob had a deep love for his family and for God. He served as a deacon at Tabernacle Baptist Church for many years. Especially meaningful to him was the early morning coffee meetings with his friends. Preceding him in death are his parents Clarence and Cleo Speer, brothers Bill Speer and David Speer.
A Visitation will be held Friday, May 5th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Lowell Tims Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life Memorial with Bob’s wife Vera Speer in attendance is Saturday, May 6th, 1;00 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Altus, Ok.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 16, 2017

Ruby Ann Darnell Williams, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late L. E. Darnell and Stella Hayes Darnell, was born November 26, 1924, in Russell County, Kentucky and later moved to Taylor County at age two. She died at 6:00 A.M., Monday, May 15, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ at age eleven and was a member the longest of anyone at Campbellsville Baptist Church. She had a heart for serving her church and her family.
She attended Campbellsville College and Bowling Green Business College and taught in one room schools and at Taylor County High School. She also assisted her husband in his law practice.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Williams, Jr. after forty-five years of marriage.
Ruby is survived by one son and two daughters: Tom Williams and wife, Gale of Houston, Texas, Janie Forman and husband, Gary of Frankfort, and Sue Shaw and husband, David of Lexington; five grandchildren: Adam Williams, Melissa Forman Ballard, Stan Forman, Patrick Shaw and Meredith Shaw Forssman; five great-grandchildren: Lana Forman, Mason Forman, Eli Ballard, Ruby Ballard and Olive Williams; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers.
The family would like to especially thank her caregiver, Pat Simpson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 19, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones, Rev. Ken Forman and Rev. Meredith Forssman
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FORMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP AT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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