Robert “Bob” Wheeler, 68

Posted by on Aug 26, 2016

Bob 2Mr. Robert Henry “Bob” Wheeler of Campbellsville passed from this life on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center after a battle with cancer. Born in Estill County, Kentucky on February 26, 1948 to the late Charles and Nancy Boyd (Lunsford) Wheeler, he was 68 years and 6 months of age at the time of his death. Mr. Wheeler spent the majority of his life in the construction industry. As a young child, his mother and father had instilled in him a faith in Christ, and earlier this year, he was saved and baptized in the Baptist faith.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Three children: Melinda Howard and husband Coy of Springfield, Mary Wheeler of Louisville, and Bro. Clay Wheeler and wife Heather of Staffordsville,

Two sisters: Margarita Thomas of Lexington, and Sue Dabney and husband Billy of Mannsville,

Four grandchildren: Jacob Howard, Derek Howard, Matilyn Wheeler, and Elias Wheeler,

A niece and nephew: Ann Dabney and Neil Dabney and wife Jaclyn,

And a host of other family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Curtis Wheeler.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Wheeler on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 6:00 PM EST at the Meadowview Baptist Church, 1211 Elkhorn Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 with Bro. Clay Wheeler officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church after 4:00 PM until time for the service, and after the service until 8:00 PM. At Mr. Wheeler’s request, his ashes will be returned to Estill County for burial in the family cemetery alongside his parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of contributions to the burial expenses. Those can be made online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page, or in person at the church during the ceremony. They may also be mailed to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718, c/o Bob Wheeler.LRPETTY LOGO

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Wilbur David Phillips

Posted by on Aug 25, 2016

Wilbur Phillips
Wilbur David Phillips of Campbellsville, son of the late Ray H. Phillips and Blanche Thompson Phillips, was born November 22, 1944, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:30 P.M., Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 71
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served his country honorably in the United States Army in Germany and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He received the National Defense Service Medal, and Sharpshooter (rifle)
He was a retired Chemical Plant Manager.
He united in marriage to Jewell Cook Phillips, May 13, 1968. She preceded him in death December 21, 2003.
He united in marriage to Susan Fitzgerald June 26, 2004.
Besides his wife, Susan Phillips of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters: Shannon Martin and husband, Davey of Greensburg and Danielle O’Brien and husband, Shawn of Columbus, Ohio; four step-daughters: Debra Severino of Wesley Chapel, Florida, Cherida Severino of Greenbrier, Tennessee, Mara Hutchings and husband, Brian of Estill Springs, Tennessee and Charlotte Pelto and husband, Marty of Springfield, Tennessee; fifteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers: Marguerite Clark, Nancy Phillips, Wayne Delmore Phillips, Irvin Phillips, Garnett Phillips, and Alton Phillips.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Darrell Hensley
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Verniece Taylor

Posted by on Aug 25, 2016

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Verniece Lee Taylor of Campbellsville, daughter of the late “Vernie” Graham and Elsie Noel Graham, was born February 3, 1940, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 9:45 P.M., Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Louisville. Age: 76
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
She spent several years as a member of the United Methodist Women’s Circle,
she loved to fish and was passionate about her family.
She was an employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville for 29 years.
She united in marriage to “Susie” Lee in 1959 and he preceded her in death in 1982.
She was preceded in death by a son, “Smitty” Lee, April 3, 1990.
She united in marriage to Marshall Taylor May 6, 1984.
Besides her husband, Marshall Taylor of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters: Susan Seaborne and husband, Donnie and Gayle Dowell and husband, Jimmy of Campbellsville; two step-sons: Jaysen Taylor and wife, Shannon of Campbellsville and Marion Taylor and wife, Janice of Greensburg; a daughter-in-law, Tracy Perkins of Campbellsville; nineteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Corrine Reliford Sublett and husband, Leonard of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters: Grover Graham, Charles Vern Graham, George Thurman Graham, Ray Graham, Edna Graham and Ruby Turner.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, August 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Daniel Cook, Dr. Brian Rafferty and Rev. Haywood Riner
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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