Samuel G. Cox, 76

Posted by on May 2, 2017

Mr. Samuel G. Cox of Indianapolis entered into rest on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at his home after an extended illness. Born in Elkhorn on July 30, 1940 to the late Howard and Ora Mae (Herron) Cox, he was 76 years and 9 months of age. Mr. Cox was married to Mary H. Cox, who preceded him in death on March 23, 2010. He was a truck driver by trade, and he enjoyed his work. His mind was a cultivation garden for ideas, which he loved sharing with those around him. Mr. Cox professed faith in Christ, and was of the Christian faith.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Four children: Samuel K. Cox and wife Judy, Denise Bowman and husband Eric, Jeffrey G. Cox, and Rhonda G. Vaughn and husband Jason, all of Indianapolis, IN,

Two sisters: Doris Childress of Louisville, and Patty Burress and husband Freddy of Speck Ridge,

Five grandchildren: Jammie, Jennifer, Samuel K. Jr., Jessica, and Daniel,

Ten great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by three sisters: Evelyn O’Neal, Sylvetta Ford, and Shelia Cox.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Cox on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Pastor Anna Overstreet will be officiating. Following the service, Mr. Cox will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Callahan Cemetery, 4571 Speck Ridge Rd, Elk Horn, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, May 4, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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Patricia Christie Smith

Posted by on May 2, 2017

Patricia Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Norman Clelon Christie and Leander Shewmaker Christie, was born August 5, 1935, in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 6:00 A.M. CST, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Greensburg. Age: 81
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Patricia united in marriage to Carl Smith May 31, 1954 and he preceded her in death June 5, 1997.
She took great pride in caring for her family, as well as the many employees of the family farm. She and her late husband Carl shared a love for spending the winter months in Florida, and it was a passion she continued to embrace many years after his passing. She enjoyed God’s many gifts to include her dear family, beloved friends, the beautiful warmth of sunshine and dancing as joyous music filled the air.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter: Cris Henry Smith and wife, Kelly, Sam Smith and Janet Adams and husband, Rodger of Campbellsville; thirteen grandchildren:
Jeremy Smith and wife, Lisa, Jamie Smith and wife, Trena, Dusty Adams and wife, Amanda, Holly Adams Tackett and husband, Brian, Jackie Smith, Leslie Smith, Griffin Smith, Jake Smith, Emma Grace Smith, Sammi Jo Smith, Andrea Finn and husband, Jordan and Chase Adams of Campbellsville and Thomas Smith and wife, Chanelle of Louisville; twenty great-grandchildren; two brothers: Norman Christie and wife, Margaret of Campbellsville and Charles W. Christie and wife, Rita of Hildebran, North Carolina; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three sisters: Margaret Blevins March 10, 1971, Isabelle Brockman April 15, 2012 and Betty Louvenia Christie in infancy.

VISITATION: After 7:00 A.M., Friday, May 5, 2017 until time of funeral service at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:30 P. M. Friday, May 5, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones and Dr. Mike O’Neal

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPTHAY DONATIONS TO ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OR HOSPARUS AND MAY BE AT PARROTT AND RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Shirley Bolt Garrett

Posted by on May 1, 2017

Shirley Bolt Garrett of Campbellsville, daughter of the late George Ellis Bolt and Eva West Bolt, was born October 14, 1932, in Casey County, Kentucky. She died at 9:31 A.M., Saturday, April 29, 2017 in Lexington. Age: 84
Shirley professed her faith in the Lord Jesus at an early age and was a faithful member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church for fifty-three years. She had been a Sunday School teacher, a GA leader and a member of the Women’s Group and Kitchen Committee. She loved spending time with her family and friends, reading, quilting and working in her flower garden.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She is survived by three sons and two daughters: Randy Garrett of Campbellsville, Brent Garrett and wife, Brigitte and Lisa Nelson and husband, Greg of Lexington, Sharon Fowler and husband, Jerry of Lebanon and Kerry Cundiff and wife, Connie of Liberty; one daughter-in-law, Diane Smith and husband, Troy of Campbellsville; fifteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; three brothers and one sister: Howard Bolt of Liberty, Chester Bolt of Indianapolis Indiana, Roger Bolt of San Antonio, Texas and Marjorie Linkenhoker of Franklin, Indiana; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son and daughter, Barry Garrett January 3, 1992 and Tonya Garrett Oliver January 27, 2017; her first great-great-grandchild, Vera Clark and a sister, Freida Davis.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jim Durham
BURIAL: Cold Springs Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Casey County
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPTHAY BE DONATIONS TO ASSIST THE RAGANAS FAMILY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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