Bonnie Ackley

Posted by on Aug 7, 2016

Bonnie Ackley daughter of the late Raymond Leroy Vannice and Mary Aline Sluder Vannice was born May 12, 1954 in Sandwich, Illinois. She died at 6:50 P.M., Friday, August 5, 2016 in Russellville. Age: 62
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Danny R. Ackley July 25, 1969. He preceded her in death April 9, 2009.
She is survived by one son and one daughter, Danny R. Ackley, Jr. and wife, Michelle of Winchester and Lisa Ackley and companion, Anthony Sellars of Beaverton, Oregon; four grandchildren: Danny R. Ackley III, Kahae Sellars, Lakota Sellars and Lorelei Sellars of Beaverton, Oregon; three brothers and six sisters: Terry Vannice, Randy Vannice and wife, Barbara, Jeff Vannice, Brenda Vannice and Susan Stratton and husband, J.W. of Russellville, Cathy Tungate and Wanda Janes of Campbellsville, Julie Fisher and husband, William of Bradfordsville and Ruth Warren and husband, Tom of White Mills; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one daughter Angie Ackley February 13, 1994 and one grandson, Raistlin Sellars November 12, 1992.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 8, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Danny Pace

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATINS TO THE FAMILY FOUNDATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Reed Wilson

Posted by on Aug 7, 2016

Reed Wilson of Campbellsville, son of the late Mack Wilson and Myrtle Wood Wilson was born July 5, 1923 in Casey County, Kentucky. He died at 9:50 A.M., Saturday, August 6, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 93
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Miller’s Chapel United Methodist Church where he had served as a Sunday School Teacher and Youth Counselor.
He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army. He served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater where he became a Sergeant and was awarded the Asiatic –Pacific Theater Ribbon w/1bronze star; good conduct medal and Victory Medal World War II.
Mr. Wilson served as the Chairman of the Taylor County Draft Board for several years. He was a retired farmer and active member of the Dairymen’s Association.
He united in marriage to Mary Phillips March 29, 1946.
Besides his wife, Mary P. Wilson of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and two daughters and their spouses: Troy and Patricia Wilson, Debbie and George Williams and Kathy and Mike Ramsey of Campbellsville; four grandchildren and their spouses: Kevin Lee and Tammy Wilson, Deanna and Todd Gupton, Michelle and Frank Tucker and J. and Millie Ramsey; nine great-grandchildren: Allen Wilson and companion, Christine Clark, Alex Wilson and wife, Kelsi, Brook Gupton, Corey Gupton, Sydney Tucker, Josh Tucker, Phil Durham, Frankie Tucker Jr. and Donald Tucker and wife, Lana; five great-great-grandchildren: Noah Tucker, Winston Tucker, Kayden Durham, Jaylen Clark and Hunter Clark; two brothers: Buford Wilson and Everett Wilson and wife, Freda of Campbellsville; a special niece he helped to raise, Robin Gizzi of San Jose, California; several other nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister: Gilbert Wilson, Ralph G. Wilson, Floyd Wilson, Howard Wilson and Virginia Taylor.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 8, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Daniel Lyons

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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Frank Riley

Posted by on Aug 5, 2016

frank riley 001Frank Riley of Taylorsville, was born May 21, 1945, in Caldwell County, Kentucky where he was raised by his loving parents, James and Katie, who preceded him in death. He died at 11:01 A.M., Thursday, August 4, 2016 in Shelbyville at the age of 71.
He professed faith in Christ and was a lifelong member of Stony Point Primitive Baptist Church.
Mr. Riley graduated from Fredonia High School in 1963. While in high school, he was selected to study advanced math at Murray State University. While a senior in high school, he was nominated to attend the Air Force Academy, but attended the University of Kentucky from which he graduated.
Mr. Riley’s first job subsequent to college was with Kentucky Utilities. He remained with that company for 33 years. He held positions in Elizabethtown, Danville and Campbellsville. He retired as the District Manager out of the Shelbyville office after a stellar career. After retirement, the Riley’s were able to spend much of their time in Florida where they made many new friends and developed new hobbies. As much as Mr. Riley enjoyed his time in Florida, it never replaced his love for the Bluegrass State and his passion to hunt the land and fish the lakes of his home state. He particularly appreciated the time spent raising his sons in Campbellsville. He passed on his love of being an outdoorsman to his children and grandchildren.
He met and married the love of his life while studying at the University of Kentucky. Mr. Riley and the former Connie Applegate of Lexington were married there on August 22, 1965. He was so happy to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary last year.
Besides his wife, Connie Riley of Taylorsville, he is survived by two sons who were the pride of his life: Frank Riley, II and wife, Robbie of Austin, Texas and Jamas Riley and wife, LeAnn of Campbellsville; also left to cherish his memory are four grandchildren who were the absolute joy of his life; Jacob and Lucas of Austin, Texas and Madeline and Noah of Campbellsville; sister, Rachel Huff and husband, Bill of Newburgh, Indiana; brother-in-law, Donald Allen Waits of Nicholasville; special friends and neighbors, Bruce and Pauline Lane of Taylorsville; many other relatives and friends.

VISISTATION: 5:00P.M.-8:00P.M., Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, August 8, 2016 at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens by Bro. John Hall
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO STONER CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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