Marshall “Dinky” Graham, 66

Posted by on Mar 9, 2017

Marshall Daryl “Dinky” Graham, the son of the late Ezra Holmes and Ermine Graham Johnson, was born Wednesday, February 21, 1951 in Taylor County and departed this life on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 66 years and 15 days of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the God’s Grace Church in Campbellsville.
He was an employee for the Taylor County Sheriff Department, he was a Constable in the 4th District and in maintenance at the Splash Carwash and was formerly employed by Vaughn Shrader Cleaning Service in Campbellsville for over 11 years.
Marshall also enjoyed and took pride in coaching little league, he loved telling stories about his hunting and fishing experiences and spending time with his furry companion Sasha.
Marshall was preceded in death by two children: Peggy Jolene Graham and Marshall Daryl “Buck” Graham and two brothers: Vernon Graham and Stanley Graham.
Survivors include: Susan (Volk) Graham of Campbellsville; seven children: Marcella “Crickett” Graham of Ohio, Marshell Tompkins and husband Larry, Melissa Newton and Greg Herbig all of Louisville, Kim Mitchell and husband Joe, Jeff Herbig and Kevin Herbig, all of Campbellsville; four brothers and sisters: Allen Holmes and wife Sandy, JoAnn Lotter and husband Harold and Carolyn Taylor all of Campbellsville and Jimmy Holmes of Elizabethtown.
Also surviving is a daughter-in-law: Jessica Graham of Dry Ridge; sisters-in-law: Barbara Fritz, Carole Hogan and Debbie Harrod and husband Jim; 14 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Marshall Daryl “Dinky” Graham will be conducted Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 12 Noon in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Ed Parrott will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Friday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

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Shirley Beams, age 73

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Shirley Ann Beams, age 73, of Campbellsville died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her residence after an illness.

Shirley was born on June 12, 1943, the daughter of the late Leonard and Essie Underwood Perkins.   Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donnie Lee and Robert Earl Perkins and a sister, Mildred Christine Perkins.      She had worked as a nurse prior to her retirement.  She was of the Christian faith and at the time of her death, was a member of Grace Mission Church.

She is survived by her husband, Earl E. Beams and a daughter, Marie Dudley and son, Steve Beams and his wife Rhonda, all of Campbellsville.   Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, Megan Marie Dudley, Cameron Dudley, Alyssa Dudley, Ashley Burton, Daniel Beams and Brenna Lenz as well as 4 great grandchildren, Camden Dudley, Easton Beams, Ethan Burton and Audra Burton.

The funeral for Shirley will be on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Harrah officiating.  Burial will follow in Beams Cemetery. Serving as casket bearers are Jason Milby, Andy Lenz, Cameron Dudley, Daniel Beams, Rodney Burton, Mickey Sapp, William Abrell and Rodney Lemon.

Family request visitation from 11:00  a.m. until service time on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.    Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to American Cancer Society and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be posted at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry.com

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Louise Parker, age 90

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Burnice Louise “Mama E” Parker, age 90, of Campbellsville died Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Campbellsville, KY.

Mama E. was born on January 13, 1927 in Campbellsville, KY to the late Clarence Milton and Clady White Vaughn.    For over 50 years she shared her life with the man she married in 1946, Spencer Samuel Parker who preceded her in death on June 17, 1996.   Also, preceding her in death were her daughters, Martha Parker Visor and Joyce Ann Parker as well as her brothers and sisters, Hollis D. Vaughn, James E. Vaughn, Maurice S. Vaughn, Clarence Milton Vaughn, Jr., Eleanor Miller and Eula Wray Shively.

Mama E had worked as a nursing assistant at Rosary Hospital as well as for Dr. Mann’s office.   During her spare time, you would find her sewing, cooking, canning, quilting or dancing.   She was such a joy to be around as she had a contagious laugh that made everyone smile.   At the time of her death she was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Pleasant Union Baptist Church.

She is survived by her sons and daugthers-in-law, George Parker and his wife Terri, Larry Buckner and his wife, Jean, both of Aurora, IL; and a son-in-law, John D. Visor as well as six grandchildren, Anthony Buckner and his wife Denise, Curprisa Visor Rayford, John D. “June Bug” Visor, Jr., Lisa Visor Woods and her wife Nineka, Cory Parker and girlfriend, Marilyn Edwards, and Jason Parker along with three sisters, Doris L. Bridgewater and Betty C. Vaughn of Campbellsville and Georgia A. Pryor of Aurora, IL and a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Also surviving is Stacee Spurling, our family lifeline for Louise in our absence who made her quality of life much richer.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, March 14 at Pleasant Union Baptist Church in Campbellsville, KY, with burial in Pleasant Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Casket bearers for Mama E are Billy Gene Mitchell, Hollis Bridgewater, Sapp Johnson, Kelvin Mills, Lee Allen Bridgewater, Jansen Shively, Seneca Edwards and Anthony Spurling.

The family request visitation from 10 a.m. until time for the service on Tuesday, March 14th at Pleasant Union Baptist Church.

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

Online condolences may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry.com

 

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