Mary Riggs

Posted by on Jul 11, 2024


Mary Riggs, daughter of the late Thomas Harrison Wicker and Bertha Lee Helm Wicker, was born on April 12, 1931 in Marion County, Kentucky.  She died Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Campbellsville.   Age:  93

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

Mary was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

She united in marriage to Orval Riggs December 13, 1948 and he preceded her in death November 17, 2012.

Mary began her running career after age 50 and was always on the move, walking or running, until the last few weeks of her life.  She enjoyed traveling, especially going to Florida.

Mary survived by four sons and two daughters:  Sandra Moore and husband, Jack of Lebanon, Orval Riggs, Jr. and wife, Donna of Louisville, Martha Slinker of Richmond, Richard Riggs and wife, Susie of Lebanon, Timmy Riggs and wife, Susan and Kenny Riggs and wife, Lisa of Campbellsville; thirteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen Smith of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Mary was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Riggs and five brothers and two sisters:  Clever Wicker, J. W. Wicker, Henry Wicker, E. O. Wicker, James Wicker, Laura Spalding and Nelda Napier.

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VISITATION:  11;00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Earl Rodgers

BURIAL:  Old Liberty Cemetery

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Freda Maude Wilson, 90

Posted by on Jul 10, 2024

Freda Maude Wilson, 90

Freda Maude Wilson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willard Guy Perkins and Clara Ethel Antle Perkins, was born on June 22, 1934, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 90 years of age.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Green River Memorial Baptist Church. She was a former Fruit of the Loom employee and a homemaker. She loved gardening, sewing, cooking, and checking on the sick to offer her help and encouragement.

She united in marriage to Everett Wilson who preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son: James Edwin Scott and wife Susan of Campbellsville, a son-in-law: Bill Keltner of Columbia, a daughter-in-law: Jill Scott of Campbellsville. Eleven grandchildren: Clint Scott, Casey Scott, Jamie Scott, Shelly Sayles, Lora George, Thomas Keltner, Shawn Keltner, Jason Keltner, Cynthia Novak, Gavin Graham, and John Scott. Also surviving are 18 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two children: Patty Ann Keltner, and Gregory Lewis Scott, and three siblings: Marlyn Shreve, Morris Perkins, and Norman Perkins.

The funeral service for Freda Maude Wilson will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery.

Bro. Don Gowin will officiate.

The family requests visitation on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Memorials are requested to be donations to Gideon Bibles and may be made at the funeral home.

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Rebecca Erin Lanham Clark, 42

Posted by on Jul 9, 2024

Rebecca Erin Lanham Clark, 42

Rebecca Erin Lanham Clark of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of Glenn Lanham and Beverly Yates Lanham was born in Lebanon, KY, on August 6, 1981, and departed this life on Monday, July 8, 2024, in Louisville, KY. She was 42 years of age.

She was of the Methodist Faith and was a homemaker. She loved spending time with her children and her dogs.

She is survived by her three children: Anthony Wayne Clark, Haley Nicole Clark, and Ayden Bruce Clark all of Campbellsville, one expected granddaughter: Brynleigh Marie Clark, and her dogs: Red and Allie.

Also surviving is one brother: Eric Lanham and his wife Karen of Indiana.

There will be a funeral service for Rebecca Erin Lanham Clark on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with cremation to follow.

Bro. Joey Caranagan will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 3:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to be donations to the funeral expenses and can be made at the funeral home.

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Madonna Russell

Posted by on Jul 9, 2024

Madonna Russell, 67, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Olan Hall and Frances Despain Hall was born September 2nd, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky, and departed this life on Sunday, July 7th, 2024 in Richmond, Kentucky.
Madonna worked at UPS for over 30 years until she retired in 2019. She loved animals and riding horses. She was the owner of Happy Tails dog sitting services. She loved her grandkids and spending time with her family. Madonna professed faith in Christ and was of the methodist faith.

Madonna is survived by:
Two daughters: Neely Traylor and her husband, Chad, of Richmond; and Shannon Blair and her husband, Andrew, of Harrodsburg
Five grandchildren: Abby Traylor and Elly Traylor, both of Richmond; Judah Blair and Abram Blair of Harrodsburg; and Alexi Russell of Rogersville, Tennessee
Special friend, Butch Farmer of Lebanon
A host of other relatives and friends

Besides her parents, Madonna was preceded in death by:
One son, Lathan Russell on February 21st, 2023

VISITATION: Friday, July 12th, 2024 from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Friday, July 12th, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

HONORARY PALLBEARS: Jill Roberts, Hilda Satterfield, Lisa Holmes, Susan Rainwater, Mary Rucker, and Rhonda Hardin

Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Compassionate Care Center in Richmond which may be made at the funeral home.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Madonna Russell at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Wanda Tackett Eldridge

Posted by on Jul 9, 2024

Wanda Tackett Eldridge, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at her residence.  She was born on September 10, 1941, in Somerset, KY, to the late Lula Justice Tackett and Dewey Tackett.

She was known for her remarkable green thumb and loved flowers, gardening, and canning.  Wanda adored babies and children, and she spent her life nurturing her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Family members include the late Burnest Eldridge, whom she married on May 2, 1959, and shared 63 beautiful years together.  Additional family members include two daughters, Sharon Eldridge and Donna Hazel (Tom); five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five sisters; and five brothers.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, July 12, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Friday, July 12, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Thomas Hazel

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

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Jane Ann Tyler

Posted by on Jul 8, 2024

Jane Ann Trumbla Tyler, daughter of the late Jess Trumbla and Jennie Olive Brummitt Trumbla, was born on November 21, 1938 in Perry, Oklahoma.  She died at 7:30 A.M., Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Elizabethtown.   Age:  85

She worked for many years in retail sales.

She united in marriage to James Ralph Tyler February 21, 1958 and he preceded her in death December 10, 2021.

Jane was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed sewing, crafting and oil painting.

She is survived by two daughters:   Minde Malcomson and husband, Joe of Elizabethtown and Delma “Dede” Buntain and husband, Christian of Campbellsville; four grandchildren:  Christopher Vaylen, Krista Malcomson, Caleb Ward and Serena Ward; three great-grandchildren: Braydin Malcomson, Vivyan Shofner-Malcomson and Sylvia Evans-Malcomson; one brother and one sister:  Jack Trumbla of Michigan and Delma Young of Oklahoma; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Jane was also preceded in death by a son, James Stephen Tyler and one brother and one sister:  George Trumbla and Wilma Thomas.

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Cremation was chosen by the family and a service will be held at a later date.

FAMILY EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE PARKINSON FOUNDATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Sandra Denise Cissell, 64

Posted by on Jul 3, 2024

Sandra Denise Cissell, 64

Sandra Denise Cissell of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late James Robert Allen and Eldora Maxine Beard Allen was born in Indianapolis, IN, on March 5, 1960, and departed this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Lexington, KY. She was 64 years of age.

She was of the Christian Faith and was a homemaker. She was a former employee of Fruit of The Loom. She enjoyed shopping, flowers, and spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies.

She had united in marriage to Charles Timothy “Tim” Cissell who precedes her in death.

She is survived by three children: Jaime Moran and husband Brian of Campbellsville, Aaron Cissell and wife Gidget of Oklahoma, and Lindsay Burress and husband

Tyler of Campbellsville. Seven grandchildren: Cheyenne Lamer (Eric), Chanze Moran (Makayla), Keaton Cissell, Adelynn Cissell, Bryson Burress, Tenley Burress, And Olivia Burress. Three Great-grandchildren: Xavier Miller, Emberley Miller, and Jameson Lamer.

Also surviving are two sisters and two brothers: Vickie Quinn (Greg), James Rex Allen, and Ronnie Allen (Kellie Jo) all of Campbellsville, and Shannon Gilbert (Derrick) of Georgetown.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister: Kay Wethington.

There will be a funeral service for Sandra Denise Cissell on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. Jeremy Wethington will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

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Wanda Benningfield, 74

Posted by on Jun 30, 2024

Mrs. Wanda LeeAnne Benningfield of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Friday, June 28, 2024 at her home. Born in Taylor County on May 22, 1950 to the late Troy Helm and Anner Lou Bottoms, she was 74 years, 1 month, and 6 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Benningfield was the manager and, later, the owner and operator of a retail food and entertainment enterprise.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Three children: Tracy Gabehart, Karlee Campbell, and James Benningfield, Jr.,

A brother: Kenny Bandy,

Five grandchildren: Megan Saline and husband Aaron, Zachary Ginter, Emilee Gabehart, Baylen Campbell, and Marcos Benningfield,

A great-grandchild: Tucker Saline,

Close friends and caretakers: Cecilia Cave, and Gary and Monica Smith,

And a host of other family members and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Benningfield on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Burial will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, July 6, after 12:00 noon until time for the service.

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Essie Mae Slinker Clark, 93

Posted by on Jun 30, 2024

Essie Mae Slinker Clark, of Campbellsville, age 93 passed away Thursday, June 24, 2024 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab.

          She was born February 8, 1931 in the Pierce Community of Green County to the late Joseph Spencer and Grace (Thompson) Thompson.

Essie was a member of the Trammell Creek Baptist Church, a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a restaurant worker and caregiver.

She enjoyed music and going to Renfro Valley.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Clark; her sisters and brother: Janice Pedigo, Nona Houk, Geraldine Meadows, Joseph Thompson, Kathryn Thompson, Nellie Thompson, Madelyn Thompson and Oleeda Bolton.

Survivors include two sons: Ronnie Slinker and Rex Slinker of Louisville; two sisters: Nina Larimore Lobb and Yvonne Coffey and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family chose cremation with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Casey LaChelle (Blair) Day, 36

Posted by on Jun 29, 2024

Casey LaChelle (Blair) Day, 36

Mrs. Casey LaChelle (Blair) Day, daughter of Toby Blair and Frances Vernice Graham, passed from this life on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hardin County. Born in Campbellsville on April 21, 1988, she was 36 years of age. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Verna and James Logsdon.

Besides her parents, Mrs. Day leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Steven Day,

Five children: Gabriel, Alec, Zackariah, Logan, and Landon Day,

Six siblings: Krystal Cain and husband Adam of Liberty, Eddie Davis and fiancee Teri of Campbellsville, Billy Davis of Campbellsville, Wynonna Nichols of Munfordville, Billie Jean Blair of Munfordville, and Emily Blair,

Her maternal grandparents: Betty & Carl Graham of Campbellsville,

Nieces and nephews: Brianna, Braydon, Kadin, Anne Taylor, Isabella, Kinsley, Blayne, Brayce, Brayden, Mason, and Addison,

And a host of other family members and friends.

 There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Day on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM CDT) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Bro. Ramon Hollins will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.

   The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 2, from 10:00 AM EDT (9:00 AM CDT) until the time for the service.

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