Shirley Bennett

Posted by on Oct 10, 2014

Shirley Bennett 002Shirley Bennett of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Chester Benningfield and Ivan Martin Benningfield was born, April 16, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Thursday, October 9, 2014 in Campbellsville.    Age: 75

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.

She was a former employee of Fruit of The Loom.

She was preceded in death by her former husband, Paul Bennett Jr.

She is survived by one son, Larry Bennett of Campbellsville and three sisters: Kay Shipp and Christine Benningfield of Campbellsville and Doris Price and husband, Michael of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 12, 2014 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by  Bro. William Reed

BURIAL:                        Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

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Annie Ree Wilcoxson

Posted by on Oct 10, 2014

Annie Ree Wilcoxson 002Annie Ree Wilcoxson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Claude Philyaw and Dolly Swafford Philyaw, was born in Mountain Rest, South Carolina January 26, 1932. She died at 4:00 A.M., Friday, October 10, 2014 in Campbellsville.

Age: 82

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

She was a sales clerk at Big K and Walmart.

She united in marriage to James E. Wilcoxson, who preceded her in death September 17, 2004.

She is survived by four sons and one daughter: Carl Whitaker of Campbellsville, Larry Whitaker of Tigrett, Tennessee, Tommy Whitaker of Frenchburg, Janie Dial of Greensburg and Jeffrey Whitaker of Elk Horn; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Kerry “Bill” Philyaw and Demetrius “Betty” Philyaw of Frenchburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Junior Philyaw.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   11:00 A.M., Monday, October 13, 2014, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

BURIAL:                       Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

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Richard Nuckols

Posted by on Oct 9, 2014

nukols photo editedRichard Nuckols of Burkesville, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late James Nuckols, Sr. and Nell Furlong Nuckols, was born in Barren County, Kentucky

July 9, 1946. He died at 8:30 A.M., Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in Burkesville.      Age:   68

He was a retired park ranger with the Kentucky State Parks.

He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Clif Taylor of Columbia; two grandchildren: Morgan Gabehart and husband, Patrick of Campbellsville and Cayela Harris of Columbia; two great-grandchildren: James Ceaton Harris and Conleigh Harris; three brothers and one sister: Bobby Nuckols and wife, Dee of Versailles, Jerry Nuckols and wife, Debbie of Indianapolis, Indiana, Daryl Nuckols and wife, Debbie and Dolores Wright and husband, Brice of Noblesville, Indiana; his beloved canine companion, Jessie; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son, James Thomas Nuckols in 1969 and one sister, Sherry Nuckols.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, October 10, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:           2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Parrott &Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Ivan Tucker and Joey Wasson

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD BE DONATIONS TO TAYLOR COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

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James Lawrence Mason, Sr, 34

Posted by on Oct 9, 2014

Mason - PicMr. James Lawrence Mason, Sr. of Campbellsville, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a sudden illness. He was 34 years of age. He was the son of Martha (Rakes) McFarland and the late James Ervin Mason, the husband to Mrs. Carrie (Garrett) Mason, and the loving dad and step-dad to 5 children. Mr. Mason worked on several local farms and was known for his strong work ethic. Camping and fishing with his family were a favorite pastime of his.

Mr. Mason leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Carrie (Garrett) Mason of Campbellsville,
Three children: Landon Lee Crews, Dennis Levi Mason, and James Lawrence Mason, Jr., all of Campbellsville,
Two step-children: Gabrielle Marie Wooley and Autumn Brooke Wooley, both of Campbellsville,
His mother: Martha (Rakes) McFarland of Liberty
One brother: Jimmy Lee Mason of Campbellsville,
One sister: Kasey Mason of Campbellsville,
Two step-brothers: Jason Jeffries and Daniel Jones, both of Campbellsville,
One step-sister: Natasha Robertson of Campbellsville,
His step-mother: Marsha Rakes of Campbellsville,
His step-father: Jeffery McFarland of Liberty,
Special friends: Dr. Harold Wilkerson and Charles Tucker, both of Campbellsville, and Donnie Shuffett of Elkhorn,
And several other extended family and friends.

A funeral service for Mr. Mason will be conducted at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718, on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Pres. Raymond Burguss will be officiating.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
Burial will be in the Whited Cemetery in Casey County.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to the funeral expenses, and can be made at the funeral home.
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Frances Cundiff Johnson

Posted by on Oct 8, 2014

Frances Johnson 002Frances Cundiff Johnson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Horace Cundiff and Victoria Hughes Cundiff, was born in Adair County, Kentucky July 22, 1924. She died Wednesday morning, October 8, 2014 in Elizabethtown.      Age:   90.

She was a lifelong Christ follower and a graduate of Centre College, class of 1946, with a Bachelor of Science Degree.

She married Doug Johnson, her childhood sweetheart, January 2, 1945. He preceded her in death June 28, 1989.

Her vocations and avocations included church and school librarian, church secretary, volunteer at The Daughter’s of American Revolution, cofounder of Dewure High School in Zinbabwe high school teachering, publisher at Central Africa Mission Evangelistic Literature Service and an avid supporter of Central African Mission with whom she spent 30 years in Zimbabwe.

She is survived by three sons: Dr. Mark Cundiff Johnson and wife, Marcia Snider Johnson of St. Louis, Missouri, Lynn Hughes Johnson and wife, Dr. Sally Sperring of Ellettsville, Indiana and Peter Martin Johnson and wife, Karen Cole Johnson of Elizabethtown.

Seven grandchildren: Katharine Powell and husband, Andy of Cincinnati, Aaron Johnson of St. Louis, Missouri, Elizabeth McConaghy and husband, Kyle of Los Angeles, Savannah Atlas and husband, Rees of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Sylva Johnson of Bloomington, Indiana, Andrew Johnson and wife, Emily of Elizabethtown and Anna Johnson of Elizabethtown.

Two great-grandchildren: Ben Powell and Jack Powell.

Two brothers-in-law: David Lewis Johnson and wife, Norma Jean and Norman Allen Johnson of Campbellsville

Nieces and nephews of Campbellsville, Frankfort, Seattle and Washington D.C. and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Edith Walker of Columbia.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8 :00 P.M., Friday, October 10, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:         11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Parrott &Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Joe Hatchett

BURIAL:                              Columbia City Cemetery in Adair County, Kentucky

PALLBEARERS:

Allen Johnson

Greg Johnson

Ricky Malone

Russell Montgomery

John Walker

William A. Wethington

 

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Lanora Judd Johnson, 79

Posted by on Oct 6, 2014

Johnson PIC Mrs. Lanora (Judd) Johnson was born in Green County, Kentucky on August 15, 1935 to the marriage of Flym Jackson and Mattie Pearl Judd. She passed from this life on Monday, October 6, 2014 in Campbellsville. She was the cherished wife of Richard “R.D.” Johnson, who survives. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Liberty Separate Church in Greensburg, and also attended the Campbellsville Baptist Church. She worked 25 years at the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville, but her passion was farming. When she wasn’t cooking or taking care of her home, she was often seen driving her tractor around the family farm.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Johnson is survived by:
One brother: Gene Judd and wife Sarah of Greensburg,
One sister: Laverne Brooks and husband Jerry of Munfordville,
Two nieces: Jerynita Tennyson and husband Gary, and Joyneta Wilkerson and husband Freddy Joe,
Special friends: Nadine Curry, Roger Lee Beams, Jimmy Bault, and Bobby Kirtley, all of Campbellsville,
And a host of other extended family and friends.

There will be a funeral service for Mrs. Lanora (Judd) Johnson conducted at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718 on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST). Bro. Freddie Thompson will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 8, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials take the form of donations to the Gideon Bibles, and can be made at the funeral home.

Mrs. Johnson will be carried to her final resting place by Roger Lee Beams, Jimmy Bault, Ralph Hedgespeth, Bobby Kirtley, David Bell, Keith Stillwell, and Jimmie Webster.

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Bettie Jewell Hancock Burton, 71, formerly of Adair County

Posted by on Oct 4, 2014

Burton, Bettie websiteBettie Jewell Hancock Burton, age 71, wife of Bradley Burton, of Campbellsville, formerly of Adair County, died Friday, October 4, 2014 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.

She was born April 1, 1943 to the late Jack and Reedie Barnett Hancock and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jack “Punkin” Hancock and Robert Earl Hancock.

She attended the Campbellsville Crossroads Community Church.

Besides her husband, Bradley, Bettie is survived by her son, Wayne Dulworth of Columbia; her daughters, Shirley Moss and her husband Harrison, Lisa Tucker and her husband, Gary and Linda Tucker and her husband, Leslie, all of Columbia, four grandchildren, Matthew Moss and his wife, Tessa, Scott Tucker, Travis Tucker and Zaylan Tucker and a great-grandson, Matthew Moss.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. EDT, Monday, October 6th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville with Bro, Gary Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery in Adair County. Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Moss, Scott Tucker, Eric Todd Burton, Doyle Burton, Timmy Dulworth, Jeremey Hancock and Travis Tucker.’

The family request visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Sunday at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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Kathy Munford

Posted by on Oct 3, 2014

Kathy Munford 002Kathy Munford of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William F. Buckler and Barbara Baute Weeks, was born in Marion County, Kentucky, January 21, 1951. She died at 12:15 P.M., Thursday, October 2, 2014 in Campbellsville.     Age:   63

She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.

She was a retired employee of Kerr Insurance Agency and Jessie Insurance Agency.

She united in marriage to Donnie R. Munford, Sr. June 11, 1977. He preceded her in death October 10, 2003.

She is survived by one son and one daughter: Chris Wright and friend, Kelly Smoot and Shannon Beach and husband, Troy of Campbellsville; four step-children: Donnie Munford, Jr. and wife, Debbie of Campbellsville, Danny Munford and wife, Lisa of Bowling Green, Lisa Munford of Louisville and Stephen Munford of Georgetown, Indiana; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three brothers and three sisters: Tommy Buckler and wife, Wanda, Bill Buckler and wife, Arlene, Aileen Thompson and husband, Jimmy, and Therese Tatum and husband, Terry of Lebanon, Richard Buckler and wife, Lisa of Louisville, and Becky Bixler and husband, Darryl of Georgetown, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:                        1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M., Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

 

MEMORIAL SERVICE:        4:00 P.M., Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Bernard Baute

 

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Robert “Doggie” Walters

Posted by on Oct 2, 2014

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Robert “Doggie” Walters of Campbellsville, son of the late James Walters and Mattie Pierce Walters, was born February 3, 1937, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 11:04 P.M., Tuesday, September 30, 2014 in Campbellsville.            Age: 77

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Zion Separate Baptist Church.

He was a retired employee of GE after twenty-seven years of service.

He united in marriage to Carolyn Harrison July 6, 1973.

Besides his wife, Carolyn Harrison Walters, he is survived by one daughter, Robin Michelle Walters of Campbellsville; two brothers: Larry Walters and wife, Diane and Eddie Walters and wife, Linda of Campbellsville; special cousin, Tammie Baumgardner of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, October 3, 2014 at Parrott & Rmsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:              11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Ronda Arnett and Bro. Arnold Sprowles

BURIAL:        Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD BE DONATIONS TO ZION SEPARATE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

 

 

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Lawrence DeWayne Skaggs, 50

Posted by on Oct 1, 2014

Skaggs pic Mr. Lawrence DeWayne Skaggs of Shepherdsville, formerly of Campbellsville, passed away at the Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. He was 50 years, 3 months, and 18 days of age. He was the son of Lucy Helen (Shofner) Skaggs of Campbellsville and the late Ernest Skaggs, Jr.
Mr. Skaggs worked several years in the janitorial services industry. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

Besides his mother, Mr. Skaggs is survived by:
One son: Timothy Edwards of Louisville,
Eleven siblings: Joyce Cole and husband Ken of Louisville, Mary Bright and husband Tony of Campbellsville, Eyvonee Skaggs of Mt. Washington, Garry Skaggs and wife Diane of Raywick, David Skaggs and companion Pam of Campbellsville, Annette Bolin and husband Steve of Campbellsville, Robert Skaggs and wife Barbara of Campbellsville, John Wesley Skaggs of Bardstown, Tammy Morgan and husband Gary of Eubank, Jerrit Skaggs and wife Teresa of Campbellsville, and Julie Ann Yates and husband Robert of Lebanon,
And a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Skaggs, Jr., and a brother, Ronald Lee Skaggs.

There will be a funeral service for Mr. Skaggs held at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718 on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 2:00 PM. The Rev. Ronda Arnett will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Zion Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday, October 4, from 11:00 AM until time for the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the funeral expenses and can be made at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Garry Skaggs, David Skaggs, Robert Skaggs, John Wesley Skaggs, Jerrit Skaggs, and Gary Morgan.

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