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Mrs. NELLIE CLOVIS (MORAN) COFFEY
Born: 07/16/1918
Died: 09/03/2006
Visitation: AFTER 5:00 P.M., THURSDAY, SEPT. 7TH AT THE FUNERAL HOME
Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., FRIDAY, SEPT. 8TH
Interment: EBENEZER CEMETERY

Mrs. Nellie Clovis Coffey, daughter of the late Robert Moran and Minnie Judd Moran, was born on Tuesday, July 16, 1918 in Green County and departed this life on Sunday, September 3, 2006 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 88 years, 1 month and 18 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, a homemaker and a former employee for Skaggs Transfer in Greensburg.

She united in marriage to Ellis Lincoln Coffey who preceded her in death on March 11, 1997.

Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Willard “Oz” and Edyth Coffey of Greensburg; three grandchildren: Tim Coffey of Washington State, Mike Coffey of Mississippi and Anne Yetter and her husband Terry of Arizona; one great-grandchild: Macy Yetter of Arizona; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by one sister: Ollie Mae Moran.

The funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Clovis Coffey will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Friday, September 8, 2006 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Rev. Dwight Forderhase will be officiating.

PALLBEARERS:

Eugene Coffey
Greg Coffey
Tommy Judd
Bill Coffey
Jerry Powell
Bill Sullivan
Jimmy Coffey
Richard Coffey

Mr. JOSEPH "BOB" BRYAN EDWARDS
Born: 08/18/1923
Died: 08/12/2006
Visitation: AFTER 3:00 P.M., MONDAY, AUGUST 14TH AT THE FUNERAL HOME
Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., TUESDAY, AUGUST 15TH
Interment: GREEN CO. MEMORY GARDENS, SUMMERSVILLE, KENTUCKY

Ms. HETTIE PEARL MCGINNIS
Born: 09/25/1913
Died: 07/31/2006
Visitation:
Funeral Service:
Interment: BETHLEHEM CEMETERY

Mrs. Hettie Pearl McGinnis, daughter of the late Clem Beard and Nancy Wade Beard, was born on Thursday, September 25, 1913 in Green County and departed this life on Monday, July 31, 2006 at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was 92 years, 10 months and 6 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church and a homemaker.

She united in marriage to Kenneth King McGinnis on March 3, 1938 who preceded her in death.

Survivors include a sister: Margaret Tucker of Louisville; two sisters-in-law: Catherine Beard and Flossie Beard both of Greensburg.

She was also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister: Clem Taylor Beard, Abel Beard, Guy Beard, Lucian Beard, and Cleo Paxton.

The funeral services for Mrs. Hettie Pearl McGinnis will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Bro. Dwight Forderhase will be officiating.

PALLBEARERS:

Ray Whitlock
Harold Hudgins
Lloyd Curry
Maurice Beard
Eddie Paxton
Darrell Starks

HONORARY:

Dianne P. Martin
Walker Paxton
Delia Paxton
Elois Landrum

Mr. JOSEPH OPPEDISANO
Born: 09/11/1920
Died: 07/30/2006
Visitation: FROM 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2006 AT THE FUNERAL HOME
Funeral Service: 3:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2006 AT THE FUNERAL HOME
Interment: GREENSBURG CEMETERY

Mr. Joseph Oppedisano of Greensburg, son of the late Salvatore Oppedisano and Carmela Caluccio Oppedisano, was born on Saturday, September 11, 1920 in Gioiosa Ionica, Reggio Calebria, Italy and departed this life on Sunday, July 30, 2006 at the University of Kentucky Hospital Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 85 years, 10 months and 19 days of age.

As a child, Joseph worked and learned the trade of tailoring. Attended a music school and was a trumpet player and youngest member of the town band. They played mainly classical music and Joseph had a special love of opera most of his life. At the age of 12 the band toured throughout Southern Italy and Sicily by riding bicycles. Joseph's father came to the United States when Joseph was a young child in order to support his family. In November 1936, by request of his father, Joseph came to Brooklyn, New York to help in the produce store. His father passed away in 1937 leaving Joseph with Italian relatives. He worked in factories and attended the Greenwich Village School of Music in New York. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. A member of the American Legion Rod Lowe Post 124. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Catholic faith. Having lived in New York for many years, he owned and operated the Mallies Italian Restaurant located in the heart of the theatre district. He later moved and was the owner and operator of the DeSanto's Italian Restaurant located in Louisville, Kentucky.

He loved cooking and enjoyed Billard's, in which he won many trophies. He was also a sports fan, with soccer being special to him and the Tour de France. Having lived in Kentucky he also became a great basketball fan.

He united in marriage to Margaret Lillian Gorin on April 21, 1962 who survives.

With family being of the utmost importance, other survivors include three sisters-in-law: Vera Oppedisano of Morganville, New Jersey and Lynda Gorin Lobb of Greensburg and Assunta Oppedisano of Torino, Italy; Nieces and Nephews: Bill and Becky Lobb of Greensburg, Leslie and Ronnie Teague of Greensburg; Robert Oppedisano and Matthew Oppedisano both of New Jersey, Lt. Co. David Oppedisano of Pennsylvania, Paul Oppedisano of Virginia and Mario Oppedisano of Torino, Italy; great-nieces and a great-nephews: Robert Oppedisano, Jr. and Rachel Oppedisano both of New Jersey, Michael Oppedisano, Marissa Oppedisano and Olivia Oppedisano all of Pennsylvania, Paul Oppedisano, Allyssa Oppedisano and Amanda Oppedisano all of Virginia, Matthew Oppedisano, Jr. of New Jersey, Latisha Janes, Samuel Janes and Lydia Teague all of Greensburg; first cousins living throughout the United States, whom he always felt devoted to and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, with Joseph being the oldest: Eugene Oppedisano, Amedeo Oppedisano and Rudolpho Opedisano.

The funeral services for Mr. Joseph Oppedisano will be conducted at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial in the Greensburg Cemetery. Ray Acree will be officiating.

PALLBEARERS:

Bill Lobb
Robert Oppedisano
Paul Oppedisano
Jimmy Coakley
Stan Shuffett
Matthew Oppedisano
David Shipley
Michael Shipley
Gavin Shipley
Samuel Janes
Lt. Col. David Oppedisano

Mr. MORRIS ROBERT "DOC" SIMMONS
Born: 05/12/1919
Died: 08/26/2006
Visitation: AFTER 5:00 P.M., SUNDAY, AUGUST 27TH AT THE FUNERAL HOME
Funeral Service: 12:00 NOON, MONDAY, AUGUST 28TH AT THE FUNERAL HOME
Interment: GREEN COUNTY MEMORY GARDENS

Mr. Morris Robert “Doc” Simmons of Greensburg, son of the late Felix Simmons and Laura Conover Simmons, was born on Monday, May 12, 1919 in Adair County, Kentucky and departed this life on Saturday, August 26, 2006 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 87 years, 3 months and 14 days of age.

He was known for his sense-of-humor, never met a stranger and had a kind word for all. He was a devoted husband and father. An athlete himself, he encouraged countless youth over the years by supporting youth sports in Greensburg.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a veteran of World War II, he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal on more than one occasion, served honorably in the United States Navy and a member of the Rod Lowe Post #124.

He united in marriage to Evelyn Milby on March 11, 1946 who survives.

Mr. Simmons is also survived by a daughter & son-in-law: Diane Simmons and Paul L. Andis of Frankfort; a sister-in-law: Nancy Milby of Greensburg and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral services for Mr. Morris Robert “Doc” Simmons will be conducted at 12:00 Noon, Monday, August 28, 2006 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial in the Green County Memory Gardens with full military honors. Rev. Freddie Norris and Rev. Kevin Brantley and will be officiating.

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Green County Little League Baseball Program, which can be made at the funeral home.

PALLBEARERS:

Darrell Goff
Jerry Cowherd
Carl Deaton
Larry Gumm
Dr. Bobby Simmons
Dennis Hall
Mike Talbott
Brad Butterfield
Dr. David Simmons

HONORARY:

Pete Kessler
William Dial
Arzo Miller
Sherfield Despain
John Durham
Dr. Robert P. Simmons
Moss Milby
Bill Edwards
Rod Lowe Post #124 Members

Ms. SARAH EVELYN UPCHURCH
Born: 03/15/1921
Died: 08/26/2006
Visitation: AFTER 4:00 P.M., MONDAY, AUGUST 28TH AT THE FUNERAL HOME
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M., TUESDAY, AUGUST 29TH AT THE GREENSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Interment: CAMPBELLSVILLE MEMORIAL GARDENS

Ms. Sarah Evelyn Upchurch of Greensburg, daughter of the late Henry Neal and Litha Shelton Neal, was born on Tuesday, March 15, 1921 in Albany, Clinton County, Kentucky and departed this life on Saturday, August 26, 2006 at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital. She was 85 years, 5 months and 11 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greensburg United Methodist Church and a homemaker.

She united in marriage to Rev. Charles Arthur Upchurch on April 12, 1938 who preceded her in death on May 3, 1986.

Other survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law: Teddy and Carol Upchurch of Greensburg, Eddie Upchurch of Greensburg, Reed and Linda Upchurch of Campbellsville; two daughters and sons-in-law: Betty and Kevin Johns of Campbellsville and Brenda and James Loy of Greensburg; a sister: Bernice Clark of Indiana; two sisters-in-law: Ethel Arthur and Wanda Marcum both of Indiana; one brother-in-law: Everett R. Upchurch of Indiana; nine grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three sisters: Dorothy Neal, Kate Guffey, and Irene Bell; five brothers: Charlie Neal, Clyde Neal, Raymond Neal, Everett Neal and Floyd Neal.

The funeral services for Ms. Sarah Evelyn Upchurch will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at the Greensburg United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Dale Curry will be officiating. Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

PALLBEARERS:

Chuck Loy
Allen Gaddis
Neal Upchurch
Larry Bowen
Brad Hall
Tracy Moon
Mark Hunton
Joel Gaddis

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