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Norma Jean (Whittle) Wilson

1/31/2017

Norma Jean Wilson, 84, a resident of Fair Oaks Nursing Home, died there Monday, January 30,
2017. She was born January 17, 1933 in Russell County to the late Stanton B. & Louvienie McGowan Whittle.

She was a homemaker and a member of Church of God of Prophecy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carson Wilson; a son, Arnold Ray Wilson; 2 sisters & 3 brothers

Survivors
4 children: Carl J. (Leslie) Wilson, Harmony, Maryland
                   Sheena (Walter) Grider, Jamestown
                  Troy (Sheila) Wilson, Russell Springs
                   Lyn (Myra) Wilson, Bowling Green, Ky
10 grandchildren--5 great grandchildren
2 sisters: Grace Eastham, Russell Springs
                Dean Beckner, Russell Springs

Funeral service for Norma Jean Wilson will be 10 AM. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Dunbar officiating.
Visitation 5-8 PM. Friday and after 8 AM. on Saturday.
Interment in the Whittle Cemetery.
Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs in charge of arrangements.

John Chase Wethington

1/31/2017

Mr. John Chase Wethington, age 40 of Lebanon, KY, passed away January 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 27, 1976 in Campbellsville, KY. Mr. Wethington worked in landscaping.

He was preceded in death by his father, John C. Williams; step-father, Gene Hardin.

Survivors include two sons, Noah Gribbins and Cameron Wethington, both of Lebanon, KY; daughter, Lauren Wethington, of Lebanon, KY; mother, Betty Hardin, of Lebanon, KY; brother, Steve Wethington, of Raywick, KY.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Bosley Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Harold Gribbins. Interment to follow in Ryder Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2017, and from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (service time) on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions

Mary Belle Gaines

1/30/2017

Mary Belle Gaines of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Wesley Livesay and Sarah Belle Castle Livesay, was born November 28, 1926, in Knox County, Kentucky. She died at 9:25 A.M., Monday, January 30, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 90

Mary Belle was a retired lunchroom employee of Campbellsville Independent School System. She enjoyed being around the children and cherished the times working at the school.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. She was very active in the United Methodist Women and loved her church.

Any time her grandchildren had activities, she was always in attendance. Spending time with her family was her first priority.

She united in marriage to James Allen “Jimmy” Gaines July 10, 1943 and he preceded her in death November 23, 2009.

Mary Belle is survived by one son, Allen Lee Gaines of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Kim Ford and husband, Todd and Josh Gaines and wife, Desirae of Campbellsville and Matthew Gaines of Louisville; one great-granddaughter, Harper Marie Gaines of Campbellsville; daughter-in-law, Diane Kay Gaines of Campbellsville; one sister, Mary Lois Reynolds of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Mary Belle was also preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters: Robert Livesay, Henry Clay Livesay, Joe Livesay, Thomas Livesay, Adrian Livesay, Haskell Livesay, Coy Livesay, Ova Newberry and Sylvia Sallee.

VISITATION: 5:00 - 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Bill Reed

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE SUGGESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN AT ST. ANDREW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME

Kimberle "Kim" Margaret Woodcock

1/30/2017

Kimberle "Kim" Woodcock, 40 of Columbia, KY formerly of Brownsville, KY passed away suddenly Saturday, January 28, 2017 at her home.

She was born September 27, 1976 in Bowling Green, KY

She is survived by her parents: Larry and Teresa Taylor Woodcock of Columbia, KY formerly of Brownsville, KY.
Survived by her wife: Janice Sue "Susie" (Willis) Woodcock of Columbia, KY formerly of Leitchfield, KY.
Two step children: Destiny Young and Dalton Mudd both of Leitchfield, KY
One brother: Allen Wayne Woodcock of Danville, KY.
Grandchildren: Kailee Grace, Bentley and Kolton Young
One niece: Miranda Woodcock and one nephew Nathan Woodcock
Also survived by a host of other family and friends

Kim was a barber at the Town Barber Shop in Columbia, KY for many years

Funeral service: Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Clergy officiating: Wid Harris

Interment in the Broadway Cemetery in Leitchfield, KY
The family request visiting after 4:00 PM Tuesday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Lena Snoda Votaw

1/30/2017

Mrs. Lena Snoda Votaw, age 86 of Campbellsville, KY, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Taylor Regional Hospital. She was born on October 29, 1930 in Springfield, Kentucky. Mrs. Votaw was a former member of Stewarts Creek Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by: Parents: Joshua L. and Mimmie Lanham Begley. Three Sisters: Myrtle Routin, Judy James, and Edith Mae Begley. Two Brothers: James and J.T. Begley.

Survivors include: Husband: Oliver Votaw—Campbellsville, KY. Three Sisters: Juanita Wilson—Louisville, KY; Mildred Burns—Elizabethtown, KY; Margaret Tharp—Harrodsburg, KY. Special Friends: Ann and Raymond Hollin.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 02, 2017 at Bosley Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Dan Durham, assisted by Rev. Raymond Hollin. Interment to follow in Ryder Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until time of service at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 02, 2017 at Bosley Funeral Home.

Delbert Ray Garmon

1/29/2017

Delbert Ray Garmon age 91 of the Subtle community of Metcalfe County passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow.   Delbert was the son of the late Perry and Lela Angley Garmon. \

He was a farmer and World War II navy veteran.

He is survived by two sons. Donny (Laura) Garmon of Glasgow.   Jay (Bethany) Garmon of Russell Springs. Five grandchildren.    Melissa Jewell, Shelly McIntyre, Makayla Garmon, Cooper and Piper Garmon.   Three great grandchildren.    Nakiya Hodges, Sierra Riddle and Lucas McIntyre.    Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Marie Janes Garmon.   A daughter Debra Kay Garmon.   Four brothers. Herman, Sherman, Ellis and Rufus Garmon. A sister Essie Garr

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton with burial in the Moore Springs Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday and after 9:00 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Edward Lilburn Cox

1/29/2017

Edward Lilburn Cox of Somerset, formerly of Campbellsville, departed this life to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on January 27, 2017, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Somerset, KY. He was born on September 3, 1929 to Cora (Bowen) Cox and Rufus Cox in Taylor County, Kentucky.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 61 years, Sue (Williams) Cox, his sons, Greg Cox and his wife Sarah of Somerset, and Jeff Cox of Lexington, his grandsons, Caleb, Cullen, and Tristan Cox of Somerset, and his granddaughter Emily Gridley of Lexington. He is also survived by his nephews Ronald Lewis Cox of Columbia, and Jason Cox of Taylor County.

Edward graduated from Taylor County High School in 1947 and pursued his teaching degree at Campbellsville College and the University of Kentucky. His studies were interrupted by his induction into the US Army on April 28, 1953, for service in the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in Alaska and assigned to the US Army’s 12th Tank Company, the Dirty Dozen, at Fort Richardson. Upon his discharge on April 27, 1955, he completed his education, earning a Bachelor's and Master's Degree, followed by a Rank I Certification.

Edward married Sue (Williams) Cox, of Adair County, Kentucky, on April 14, 1956. He and Sue were Charter Members of Saint Andrew United Methodist Church, Campbellsville. Edward taught Sunday School there for nearly 50 years. From an early age he professed his faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Edward dedicated 43 years to the education of the children of Taylor County. At age 19, he taught in the one room Merrimac School while attending college. He taught Sixth Grade at Taylor County Elementary, served as Assistant Principal at Taylor County High for one year, then spent nearly 25 years as Principal there. He retired in 1998 as an Instructional Supervisor. As Instructional Supervisor, he particularly enjoyed his time with the inherently lively and joyful Preschool Program.

Following Sue's retirement from Campbellsville Schools in 1999, they began to travel extensively spending warm winters in Okeechobee, Florida. They loved traveling with family and were never too many weeks away from a trip to Gatlinburg or Branson. Edward often ventured off the beaten path when traveling, seeing new sights along the way. He seldom took the same route twice. When not traveling, he could be found tinkering in his shop or working in the yard.

Edward was preceded in death by his father, Rufus Cox, his mother, Cora (Bowen) Cox, his brothers Rodney and James D (Jay) Cox, and his nephew Doug Cox.

A gathering of family and friends will take place on Wednesday, February 1st, from 5 PM-8PM, at the Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY. The celebration of his life will take place at Parrott and Ramsey at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 2nd, with his burial following at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Contributions may be made in Edward's memory to the Saint Andrew United Methodist Church, 1001 South Central Ave., Campbellsville, KY 42718.

Elroy James Wilson

1/29/2017

Elroy James Wilson, 67, of Russell Springs, died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his home. He was born August 19, 1949 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Clarence James Wilson and Juanita Blum Foe.

He was a truck driver.
He was a US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam War.

survivors
wife: Sandra Lynn Wilson, Russell Springs
daughter: Mistylee Ann Crosariol, Springs Branch, TX
2 grandchildren: Logan Lee Crosariol, Codylynn Elizabeth Crosariol

Memorial service for Elroy James Wilson will be 12 PM. Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Dean Wheeler speaking.
Visitation 11:30 AM. Thursday.

Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs in charge of arrangements

Sandra Knight Polston Brown

1/29/2017

Sandra Knight Polston Brown, age 60 year(s), 6 month(s), 7 day(s) of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed away, Saturday January 28, 2017 at University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington KY.

She was born on Sunday July 22, 1956 in Russell County, Kentucky Daughter of :
            Mother - Mary Ellen Ford, Russell, Deceased
            Father - Walter A. Russell, Deceased
She is survived by :
      Husband
            J. B. Brown, Russell Springs, Kentucky
She is also survived by :
      1 Son
            Randy Knight, Columbia, Kentucky
      3 Sisters
            Melissa Passmore, Russell Springs, Kentucky
            Brenda Wilson, Russell Springs, Kentucky
            Betty Buckley, Russell Springs, Kentucky
      2 Brothers
            Ollace Russell, Jamestown, Kentucky
            Vernon Russell, Jamestown, Kentucky
1 grandchild also survives.

Visitation will be Monday January 30, 2017 5:00 PM till 9:00 PM at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be at, 10AM Tuesday January 31, 2017 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, Kentucky with Bro. Delvin Wilson officiating.
Interment will be in the Square Oak Cemetery, Square Oak Road, Russell Springs, Kentucky.

Gene A. Troutman

1/29/2017

Gene A. Troutman, 58, of Columbia, Kentucky, died at his home.

He was born December 20, 1958, in Adair County, to the late James and Hazel George Troutman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Troutman. Gene was a member of Columbia Christian Church was a plumber’s assistant.

Survivors include:
One sister – Nancy Hadley of Columbia
One brother – Steve Troutman of Jacksonville, Florida
Three nieces and one nephew – Stephanie Dykes, Tia White, Angie and Jamie Troutman
Nine great-nieces and great-nephews and a host of relatives and friends

Funeral service – Wednesday, February 1, 2107 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Raymond Martin and Bro. Stanley Watson officiating
Burial in Columbia Cemetery
Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Wednesday
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements