Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 9, 2022
George Edward Eon, age 69 of Campbellsville passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022 in Lexington, KY. George was born on February 21, 1953, in La Grange, Texas, to Moses and Marjorie Eon. He graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and Communications.
George began his career as a radio and news director in Texas before moving to Campbellsville in 1987, where he established his financial practice with Edward Jones. He went on to become a regional leader and general partner for Edward Jones and retired in 2009 after 22 years with the firm.
George was an avid sports fan, particularly of University of Kentucky and University of Texas basketball, and Dallas Cowboys football. He also loved to travel and did so extensively with his family and friends. He was known as a generous, loving, and supportive husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and community member and friend to all. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville.
He is survived by his wife, Suzie, of 47 years; daughter Rachel Parish, son-in-law Shayne Parish, and grandchildren Jax, Katy, and Logan Parish; two brothers: Roy and his wife Susie Eon, and Jerry Kunetka; sister-in-law Pam Eon; three nephews and two nieces along with numerous friends and associates. He is preceded in death by his father, Moses Eon, mother, Marjorie Eon Kunetka, his stepfather, Jerry “Tot” Kunetka and brother Larry Eon.
The family has chosen cremation. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held after the new year. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or a charity of your choice.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 7, 2022
On the afternoon of December 4, 2022 Tonnie Ford passed away peacefully. He was being visited and comforted by family members at Taylor Regional Hospital at the time of his passing. Tonnie was 87 years old.
Tonnie was born on April 10, 1935 in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Joe and Evelyn Ford
Tonnie was a graduate of Taylor County High School where he was a star basketball player.
He was a Navy veteran and served aboard the USS Hickox.
Tonnie graduated from radiology school in Ashville, NC.
In 1958, he married Vangie Gurganus Ford. They were married for 54 years prior to her passing.
Tonnie was the Director of Laboratory & Pathology at Taylor Regional Hospital where he retired in 1998. He later served on their Board of Directors from 2000 – 2009.
Tonnie professed faith in Jesus Christ and attended Campbellsville Baptist Church.
He was the president of the Sandy Y Social Club where he spent many hours hunting, camping and sharing tall tales and laughs with his friends.
Tonnie enjoyed daily visits to Druthers Restaurant where he and friends drank coffee and swapped stories, gossip, current events and political views.
Tonnie was preceded in death by his wife Vangie Ford and a sister Joan Mann.
Tonnie is survived by two sons: Van and wife Becky Ford, Todd and wife Kim Ford, and honorary son Kevin Dunn all of Campbellsville. He is also survived by four grandsons: Ben and wife Jordan Ford, Steve Ford and Leland Ford all of Campbellsville, Ryan and wife Emily Ford of Franklin. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren: Zachary Hall of Bedford, Devon Kiskadon, Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, CA, Desmond Ford, Zachary Patton, Hunter Ford, Ethan Ford and Elissa Ford all of Campbellsville, and four great great-grandchildren. He is survived by a brother, Henry Ford of Campbellsville and a host of nieces, nephews friends.
A memorial service will be conducted at the Campbellsville Baptist Church in Campbellsville, Kentucky on Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 10 A.M. with Interment at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens at a later date.
A memorial visitation will be Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at 5 – 8 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home
Memorials are requested to be made to the American Heart Association and can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 7, 2022
Velda Underwood Shofner Stevenson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Bradley Underwood and Jessie Sprowles Underwood, was born March 25, 1939 in the Attilla Community of Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 3:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Greensburg. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ early in life and was a dedicated Christian. Velda loved playing piano and singing, especially old time gospel music.
Velda was a retired family caregiver and farmer.
She united in marriage to Jimmy Shofner December 24, 1955 and he preceded her in death December 22, 1981. She later united in marriage to Howard Stevenson and he preceded her in death October 7, 2011.
Velda enjoyed quilting, gardening and working in her flower garden. Hobbies also included canning, freezing, driving the tractor and raking hay.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Vinessa and Jeff Johnson of Hodgenville; four grandchildren: Joshua Johnson and wife, Kelly of Knoxville, Tennessee, Justin Johnson and wife, Melissa of Vine Grove, Candace Tims of Louisville and Jessica Shofner of Hodgenville; seven great-grandchildren: Derrick Biven, Paige Tims, Dalton Tims, Hallie Johnson, Silas Johnson, Micah Johnson and Caden Brown; five brothers and one sister: Nolan Eugene Underwood and wife, Rita, Sheridan Underwood and wife, Nina, Henry Underwood and wife, Debbie, Donnie Underwood and Mary Ann Rice of Campbellsville and Deatrice Underwood and wife, Linda of Texas; a sister-in-law, Carol Underwood of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, Dwayne Shofner in 2008 and two brothers and one sister: Gradie Underwood, Cecil Underwood and Vivian Underwood.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Joshua Johnson, Justin Johnson and Candace Tims
BURIAL: Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Larue County, Kentucky
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION OR THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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