Callahan

Posted by on Dec 26, 2016

CALLAHAN

 

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Callahan, age 84, of Shawnee Drive, Campbellsville died Sunday, December 25, 2016 at her residence.

She is survived by three sisters, Regina Parker and her husband, Johnny of Elkhorn, Nona Cox and Kaye Watson both of Campbellsville and one step sister Gerald Ann Brown of Campbellsville.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Callahan will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial in the Callahan Cemetery.

The family request visitation after 11:00 AM Wednesday until time of the services at 1;00 PM

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Jewell Leon Thompson, 62

Posted by on Dec 25, 2016

Mr. Jewell Leon Thompson, son of the late Fredrick Ruel “Freddy” and Dorline (Graham) Thompson, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at his home in Campbellsville. Born on December 26, 1953, he was 62 years, 11 months and 26 days of age. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Thompson was a truck driver until becoming disabled. He enjoyed watching old western movies, and could quote many of John Wayne’s lines.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Two children: Justin Thompson and Amanda Kitterman, both of Elizabethtown,

Seven brothers and sisters: Mary Ann Gray and companion Ricky Brown of Campbellsville, Margaret Embry of Campbellsville, Nina Sanders and husband Darrell of Mammoth Cave, Barbara Allen of Campbellsville, Danny Thompson of Hodgenville, Josephine Martinez of Hodgenville, and Tammy Seals and husband Robert of Campbellsville,

Three grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Thompson on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718. Burial will follow in the Highview United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1599-1973 Highview Pike, Raywick, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, December 26, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.lrpetty-logo

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Richard “RD” Johnson, 88

Posted by on Dec 25, 2016

richard-johnson-picMr. Richard “R.D.” Johnson of Taylor County, son of the late Thomas Hendricks and Edmonia Cessna (Purcell) Johnson, entered into rest on Friday, December 23, 2016 at the University of Louisville Hospital. Born on December 19, 1928, he was 88 years and 4 days of age at the time of his passing. Mr. Johnson lived a simple but honest life, and was an upstanding example to the community. He was the proud husband of Mrs. Lanora (Judd) Johnson, and they shared their lives until her passing in 2014. He was a successful farmer, and enjoyed raising a garden or simply sitting on his porch watching the traffic and sharing stories with friends and family.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

One sister: Stella Thomas Morrison of Campbellsville,

Generations of nieces and nephews, including: Teresa Kibodeaux, Gary Johnson, Jeremy Johnson, Josh Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Ashton Johnson, and Christy Trevillian,

A cousin and close friend: Roger Lee Beams of Taylor County,

And a host of extended family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Hiestand Johnson, and a nephew Wayne Johnson.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Johnson on Monday, December 26, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Dec. 26, after 11:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles or Brookside Cemetery. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.lrpetty-logo

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William Toy “Tweetie” Powell, Jr.

Posted by on Dec 23, 2016

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William Toy “Tweetie” Powell, Jr. of Campbellsville, son of the late William Toy Powell, Sr. and Ida Betsy Stone Powell, was born January 3, 1933, in Union County, Kentucky. He died at 12:59 P.M., Thursday, December 22, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
He was of the Holiness faith and attended Jesus Name Church.
He served his country honorable in the United States Navy.
Tweetie was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and he and Betty spent many years as caretakers of Miller Park. He was also the owner of Powell’s Coating.
He united in marriage to Betty Yates September 2, 1969.
Besides his wife, Betty Powell of Campbellsville, he is survived by four sons and three daughters: William Toy “Butch” Powell, III and wife, Ashley of Greensburg, Danny Lee Powell and wife, Dorothy Jean and Kalah Brann and husband, Bruce of Henderson and LaRhonda Webb and husband, Danny Joe and Debbie Sharp of Campbellsville, Steve Sharp and wife, Tina of Henderson and Terry Sharp and wife, Edna of Lebanon; ten grandchildren: Shiann Powell and Cheryl Brockman of Campbellsville, Madelyn Powell, Addison Powell and Daniel Joseph Webb of Greensburg, Jason Brann, Phillip Brann, Sara Nordhoff and Christy Lyons of Henderson and Linda Totten of Roberts; four step-grandchildren: Jennifer Sharp of Henderson, Amanda Morris of Evansville, Indiana, Michael Lowery of Florence and Adam Pittman of Lebanon; sixteen great-grandchildren; two sisters: Claudia Mortis and Betty Stone of Corydon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Tweetie was also preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Brann and two brothers and two sisters: Marshall Powell, Reuben Powell, Jewell Roy and Florence Wilson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. David Stone, Rev. Tommy Stone and Elder Reual Boils
BURIAL:Jesus Name Church Cemetery

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James A. Morrison

Posted by on Dec 23, 2016

James A. Morrison of Campbellsville, son of the late John Morrison and Tiny O. “Dessie” Wright Morrison, was born October 2, 1923, in Cumberland County, Kentucky. He died at 12:25 A.M., Thursday, December 22, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 93
He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army as a Mess Sergeant in the European Theater.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn United Methodist Church.
James was a retired rural letter carrier for the U. S. Postal Service and former owner and operator of Discount Used Cars.
He united in marriage to Madeline Burress January 16, 1950. She preceded him in death December 23, 2012.
James was a hard working man who was a mainstay to all his family and will be remembered fondly and missed greatly.
He is survived by two sons: Ronnie Morrison of Louisville and John Morrison and wife, Elizabeth of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Felicia Schultz and Katie Morrison of Louisville and Wes Morrison of Campbellsville; three step-grandchildren: Jacob Blevins, Joseph Blevins and Julie Blevins; two brothers and one sister: Billy Morrison and wife, Josephine and Nancy Baldock Overton and husband, R. J. of Campbellsville, Howard Morrison and wife, Sharon of Topanga Canyon, California; one brother-in-law, Allen L. Burress of Campbellsville; three sisters-in-law: Stella Morrison of Campbellsville, Eula Morrison of Albany and Cleo Burress of Mt. Washington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
James was also preceded in death by three brothers: Charles Morrison, Edward Morrison and Elton “Chief” Morrison.
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VISITATION: 5:00 -8:00 P.M., Monday, December 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Ronnie Dooley and Dr. William Davenport
BURIAL: Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO SHILOH CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CEMETERY FUNAND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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John Lanis Goode, 65

Posted by on Dec 21, 2016

lanis_2 Mr. John Lanis Goode of Campbellsville, son of the late John and Nellie (Hoosier) Goode, was born in Taylor County on October 19, 1951. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Hosparus Care Center in Louisville, being 65 years, 2 months, and 1 day of age. Mr. Goode professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He worked in the heating and air conditioning industry until his health failed. Mr. Goode loved to laugh and always looked for the best in any situation. His gentle and kind spirit will be dearly missed.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Two sisters: Maxine Blankenship of Campbellsville, and Patty Sullivan and husband Dempsey of Lebanon,

A close friend and companion: Brenda Emerson of Campbellsville,

Several nieces and nephews, including Gavin Sullivan of Lebanon, Marie Daugherty and husband Bill of Bardstown, Lora Montgomery and husband Ricky of Russell Springs, Tom Russell and wife Kim of Campbellsville, Ricky Gabehart and fiancé Mary Wesley of Campbellsville, Billy Dickens of Green County, and Susan Reardon of Campbellsville,

Great-nephews: Dustin Montgomery and Kyle Montgomery of Russell Springs,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ellen Dickens.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Goode on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. David Wray will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Dec. 22, from 5:00-8:00 PM.lrpetty-logo

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Carroll Benningfield

Posted by on Dec 21, 2016

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Carroll Benningfield of Campbellsville, son of the late Clarence Benningfield and Jessie E. Page Benningfield, was born August 16, 1945, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 12:05 A.M., Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 71
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
Carroll was an avid farmer, a member of the Taylor County Cattleman’s Association and loved working with his Angus cattle. He was owner and operator of Red Bud Farm where he worked countless hours over the years. He was a proud dad, papaw and brother. He treasured time with his siblings and was a friend to everyone he met.
He united in marriage to Judy Shively March 25, 1967.
Besides his wife, Judy Shively Benningfield of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Keith Benningfield and Kelly Carney and husband, Mark of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Kaitlyn Benningfield Green of Lexington, Drew Benningfield, Shelby Carney and Mackenzie Carney of Campbellsville; four brothers and four sisters: Edward “Boss” Benningfield and wife, Barbara Jean, Billy Benningfield, Betty Jean Graham, Sue Pierce and husband, Pete of Campbellsville, James “Boody” Benningfield and wife, Shirley, Ronnie Benningfield and wife, JoAnn of Finley, Shirley Raikes of Louisville and Opal Henson of Crestwood; sister-in-law: Mary Frances Veatch and husband, David of St. Joe; nineteen nieces and nephews, several cousins and numerous friends.
Carroll was also preceded in death by two sisters: Linda Simpson and Aileen Gaddis and three other siblings in infancy, father and mother-in-law, Gilbert and Exie Wise Shively, five brothers-in-law: Earl Gaddis, CV Henson, Jimmy Raikes, Freddy Graham and Larry Simpson.
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VISITATION: after 4:00 P.M., Monday, December 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Steve Skaggs
BURIAL: Brockman Cemetery
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Juanita Lawson Burress, 59

Posted by on Dec 21, 2016

burress-pic Mrs. Juanita (Lawson) Burress of Elk Horn was born on June 1, 1957 to Dorothy (Underwood) Lawson and the late Bernard “Fuzzy” Lawson. She departed this life on Monday, December 19, 2016 at her home after an extended illness. She was 59 years, 6 months, and 18 days. Mrs. Burress professed faith in Christ and attended the International Gospel Lighthouse. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, a proud grandmother, and a devoted wife.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: David Burress of Elk Horn,

Two daughters: Shawnta Wilson of Elk Horn, and Amanda Greer and husband Ryan of Knifley,

Five sisters and one brother: Christine Holley of West Liberty, Loretta Underwood of Campbellsville, Judy Murphy of Campbellsville, Melissa Mardis and husband Ron of Campbellsville, Dwayne Lawson and wife Thomasa of Versailles, and Becky Stants and husband Brian of Greensburg,

Four grandchildren: Dakota Wilson, Dana Greer, Jesse Greer, and Damon Wilson,

A close sister-in-law: Connie Burress and husband Jimmy,

A close brother-in-law: Johnny Burress,

A close friend: Sis. Rosa Tungate,

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Burress on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 12:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY. Pastor Anna Overstreet will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Callahan Cemetery, 4571 Speck Ridge Rd., Elk Horn, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 21, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.lrpetty-logo

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Rodney Cross, 56

Posted by on Dec 19, 2016

cross-picMr. Rodney Cross of Campbellsville, son of the late William and Willa (Johnson) Cross, was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1960. He departed this life on Friday, December 16, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was 56 years, 4 months, and 5 days of age. Mr. Cross professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. He installed floor tile, and was a talented singer and cook. He enjoyed barbequing, gardening, hunting and fishing, and was a leading example to kids as a little league soccer and baseball coach.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Four children: Raymond Fowler and wife Jessica of Louisville, Tyler Cross and wife Hannah of Charleston, South Carolina, and Rebecca Cross and Jacqueline Cross, both of Campbellsville,

One brother and one sister: Mike Cross and Lisa Cross, both of Las Vegas, Nevada,

A former spouse: Bonnie Cross of Campbellsville,

Three grandchildren: Halle Reese Cross, Raymond Carl Fowler, V, and Levi Henry Fowler,

A good friend and former father-in-law: Orville Smith of Campbellsville,

And a host of extended family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Cross on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 7:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY. Rev. J. Alvin Hardy will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Dec. 23, from 4:00 PM EST until time for the service.

Mr. Cross will be cremated after the funeral and his ashes will be laid to rest in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at a later date.lrpetty-logo

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Barry Tungate, 58

Posted by on Dec 19, 2016

tungate-barry Mr. Lewis Barry Tungate, age 58, of Campbellsville, son of the late Sylvester and Helen (Garrett) Tungate, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his home after a sudden illness. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church. He is survived by two brothers, Eric Tungate and wife Phyllis of Campbellsville, and Stanley Tungate of Marion County, and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by four siblings: Russell Tungate, Rosetta Lewis, Zelda Bottoms, and Cindy Webb.

A private graveside service will be held in Campbellsville at the Brookside Cemetery. There will be no visitation.lrpetty-logo

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