Willie Mason “Bill” French of Campbellsville, son of the late George French and Emon Whitlock French, was born October 19, 1921, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:44 P.M., Sunday, April 29, 2018 in Campbellsville.   Age: 96

He professed faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal faith. Bill was instrumental in starting the Jesus Name Church and he steadily reaffirmed the importance of walking with Jesus to his family.

He was a retired farmer, enjoyed gardening and in his early years, worked at a sawmill in Elk Horn.  

He is survived by two daughters: Viola Sneed and Leona Price of Campbellsville; eight grandchildren: Angie McFall and husband, Larry, Robbie Wilson and wife, Shannon, Daren Wilson and wife, Suzanne of Campbellsville, Karen Clark of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Sharon Clements and Patsy Sluder of Campbellsville, Patricia Pyles of Pensacola Florida and Billy Ray Perkins and wife, Sharon of Greensburg; special great-granddaughter and caregiver, Mason Taylor Wilson of Campbellsville; a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two brothers: Roy French of Raywick and Kenneth Hardin French of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Olia Mae DeWitt Harris French; two grandchildren: Rhonda Mae Richerson and Naomia Keith; three brothers and four sisters: Chester French, Walter French, Charlie French, Mildred Wheatley, Opal Scott, Bertha French and Dorothy French and two step-children: Kenneth Harris and Frances Cave.

VISITATION:  5:00 - 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE:     11:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Raymond Atwood  
BURIAL:     Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

George Edward Coon, III, 65, of Harrodsburg passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Born August 1, 1952, he was the son of the late George Edward Coon, Jr and JoAnn Gurden Crofoot.

Edward is survived by his wife of 28 years, Julie R. Howe Coon; son, George Edward Coon, IV of Harrodsburg; daughters Andrea Coon-Warner (Chad) and Danielle Coon; sisters Cindy Collins and Sue Bensinger (Gale); and grandsons, Levi and Evan, all of Michigan.
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Ed loved fishing, being around water, and woodworking. He was a 20-year employee of Clark Material Handling. Ed enjoyed sharing stories and meeting people.

Arrangements of Memorial Celebrations pending in KY and MI.
Remembrances suggested to National MS Society, Special Olympics KY, Danville-Boyle County Humane Society, or the charity of your choice.
Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com

Michael Sullivan, age 74 year(s), 1 month(s), 13 day(s) of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed away , Sunday April 29, 2018 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, Kentucky.

He was a long time hairdresser.
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He was born  on  Friday March 17, 1944 in Russell County, Kentucky Son of :
            Mother - Betsy (White) Sullivan, Deceased
            Father - Omra Sullivan, Deceased
He is survived by :
      Wife
             Tammy Sullivan Hare, Russell Springs, Kentucky   
He is also survived by :
      1 Son
             Bailey Sullivan, Russell Springs, Kentucky   
      1 Sister
             Carolyn Pollard, Dallas, Texas   
      2 Brothers
             Jimmy Sullivan, Russell Springs, Kentucky   
             Joe Sullivan, Russell Springs, Kentucky   
      2 Half-Brothers
             Gary Burton, Russell Springs, Kentucky   
             Larry Burton, Russell Springs, Kentucky   
      2 Half-Sisters
             Sharon Burton, Russell Springs, Kentucky   
             Bonnie Burton, Russell Springs, Kentucky   

He is also survived by one nephew Rick Sullivan, of Texas. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one half-sister, Betty Antle and brothers Danny and Phillip Sullivan.

Visitation will be Tuesday May 01, 2018 12:00 PM till 2:00 PM at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday May 01, 2018 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, Kentucky with Bro. Greg Estes officiating.
Interment will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery, Highway 80, Russell Springs, Kentucky.
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Expressions of sympathy are to take the form of a contribution to help with funeral expenses and may be left at the
funeral home.

Wilbur Wilson, 86, of Russell Springs, died Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Russell County Hospital. He was born November 29, 1931 in Russell County to the late Vertis & Lura Popplewell Wilson.

He was a truck driver and a member of Good Tidings Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Wilbur was preceded in death by a son, Donald; 4 siblings, Bethel Rexroat, Ozzie Wilson, Ermel Wilson, Arnett Wilson.

Survivors
1 son: Jeffrey (Patsy) Wilson, Russell Springs
5 grandchildren: Lindsey (Chad) Wilson Gosser
                           Adam (Lindsay) Wilson
                           Sabrina McCain
                           Deana Glazer
                            Miranda Elliot (Michael) Roy
2 sisters: Kathleen Wilson, Russell Springs
                Erma Jean (Jim) Robertson, Russell Springs

Funeral service for Wilbur Wilson will be 2 PM. Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation 5-8 PM. Monday and after 8 AM. Tuesday.
Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Pickett O'Banion of Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of the late Leslie Pickett and Eula Keltner Pickett, was born on Sunday March 14, 1920 in Green County, Kentucky and departed this life on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Traditions Assisted Living in Indiana. She was 98 years, one month, and 11 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville First United Methodist Church. Mrs. O'Banion was also a retired Elementary School Teacher.

She united in marriage to Russell Hay O'Banion on April 17, 1947 who preceded her in death on February 6, 2007.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Susan and John Roederer of Indiana; two grandchildren: John Christian "Chris" Roederer of Indiana, and Elizabeth Kathryn "Beth" Roederer of Ohio; a brother: Brooks Pickett of Louisville; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters: William Pickett, Charles Pickett, Austin Pickett, Gene Pickett, Julia Curd, and Cecelia McConnell.

The funeral services for Margaret Pickett O'Banion will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Central Time, Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Ed Loy and Dr. Neil Salvaterra officiating.  
Visitation is requested after 9:00 A.M., Central Time, Saturday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home until time of the funeral service.

Memorials are suggested to the Greensburg United Methodist Church Building Fund, Greensburg U.M.C. Youth Program, or the Gideon Bible Fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

For online condolences log onto: www.cowherdandparrott.com or Facebook.

PALLBEARERS:
Chris Roederer, Beth Roederer, Jim Pickett, Brian Pickett, Johnny Pickett, Dan Bland

John S. Ford, age 61, of Dunnville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at his residence.  Born September 30, 1956, in Bradshaw, WV, he was a son of the late Charles and Grace Muncey Ford.

John was a former employee of Tarter Industries.

Survivors include a host of cousins and a special friend, Christine Smith of Hustonville.

John was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother.

Burial will take place in Bradshaw, WV next to his parents. There will be no service or visitation.
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Arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. www.mckinneybrown.com.

Harry “Sonny” Lauber, Jr., age 71, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Campbellsville, Kentucky.  Sonny was born on November 10, 1947 in Archbold, Ohio to Angela and Harry Lauber.  Sonny graduated from Archbold High School in 1965.

His business endeavors included AG Applicators (crop dusting), Stacy Mansion Bed and Breakfast and a buffalo farm.  He enjoyed family, friends and Joyce’s cooking.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce, a son Patrick, a step-son, Darrel (Jessie), grandchildren, Taylor, Devin and Makayla.  He is also survived by his brother, Paul (Sue), Ted (Edna) and sister, Deborah and close family friend, Eddie.

Known for his kind heart, he will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed.  A private family memorial service is planned.

Arrangements were under the care of Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, Campbellsville, KY.