Billy “Benny” Benningfield

Posted by on Jul 3, 2023

 

Billy Benningfield of Campbellsville, son of the late Arland Benningfield Sr. and Mary Nellie Marrs Benningfield, was born October 12, 1932 in Marion County, Kentucky.  He returned home to his Heavenly Father at 7:19 A.M., Sunday, July 2, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age:  90

He professed faith in Christ.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army as a cook during the Korean War.

Billy worked at National Bird Inc. in Stokie, Illinois, then moved onto General Electric where he retired in 1972 from the welding department in building 1. He was a member of the Suburban Masonic Lodge #740 and a member of the VFW post 6182. Billy lived his life as an avid fisherman, telling lots of jokes along the way.

He married his beloved wife of sixty-eight years, Frances Marie Bloyd, August 5, 1955.

Besides his wife, Frances Benningfield of Campbellsville, he is survived by three sons Billy Benningfield Jr. of Nebraska, John Benningfield Sr. of Raywick, and Donald Benningfield, (Holly) of Bullitt County; nine grandchildren; seventeen and one-half great-grandchildren; his caretaker Kathy Smith; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Billy was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother: Layla Fox and Arland Benningfield Jr.; and his loving dog Decca.

VISITATION: 2:00 -8:00 P.M. Thursday and after 7A.M., Friday

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, July 7, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey

Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Newton

 

BURIAL: Bell Family Cemetery with Full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

 

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Terry Lee Hohn

Posted by on Jul 3, 2023

Terry Lee Hohn

Terry Lee Hohn, 65, of Campbellsville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Terry was born on March 11, 1958, in Mitchell, South Dakota to Mathias and Viola (Starrett) Hohn. He married Linda (Lichtsinn) Hohn on October 24, 1987, in Butler, Indiana. Terry was a truck driver for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Terry was a devoted father and husband. He was patient, kind, and so easy to love. He made friends easily with his warmth and humor.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Mathias and Viola Hohn, daughter, Tina Hicks, and siblings, Clara Rosas, Carolina Barton, Bobby Hohn, Delly Hohn, and Dale Hohn.

Loving survivors include his wife of 35 years, Linda Hohn, children, David Hohn, Kevin Hicks, Michelle Couch, Jason Hicks, and Paul “PJ” (Jenny) Jones, 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, sister, Kay Hammers, brother LeRoy Hohn, and twin brother, Jerry Hohn.

To honor Terry’s wishes, the family will gather on Friday, July 14, at 1:00 PM at the family home, 1297 Hickory Grove Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the home.
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to assist the family at this time may bring a covered dish for the family either day.

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

 

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John Dennis Fox

Posted by on Jul 3, 2023

John Dennis Fox

John Dennis Fox of Hodgenville, KY, the son of the late John Wesley Fox and Mary Louise Sparks Fox, was born May 27, 1949 in Rockford, IL, and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, June 30, 2023 in Magnolia, KY. He was 74 years of age.

He had professed faith in Christ and was a retired Assembly of God Minister. His favorite scripture was Psalm 46, “Be still and know that I am God.” He was an avid reader, a fan of Cubs baseball, and enjoyed spending time with family. He had obtained a Master’s Degree in speech and drama.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Glenda Fay Fox, having united in marriage on September 6, 1968.

Three Children: Mary Kessinger and husband Ricky, John Fox and wife Jeannette, and Charley Fox and wife Becca.

Ten grandchildren: Ashley Davis (Matt), Wesley Kessinger, Allison Kessinger, Christina Fox, Thomas Fox, Joseph Fox, J.D. Fox, Kayleigh Fox, Avery Fox, and Nova Fox.

Two great grandchildren: Cash Yount and Briggs Davis.

He was preceded in death by his parents: John Wesley Fox and Mary Louise Sparks Fox.

Cremation was chosen and a graveside service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to be donations to Hosparus of Central Kentucky and may be made at the funeral home or mailed to: 

Hosparus of Central Kentucky
P.O. Box 2149
Elizabethtown, KY 42702-9900

 

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Louise Harris

Posted by on Jun 30, 2023

Louise Harris of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Leonard Wilson and Ida Belle Cox Wilson, was born December 4, 1937 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 5:10 P.M., Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age:  85

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

She united in marriage to Kenneth Harris March 30, 1956 and he preceded her in death October 21, 2017.

She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Clements of Campbellsville; two grandchildren:  Trevis Bell and Trena DeMasi; three great-grandchildren:  Madison Bell, Mylee Bell and Serenity Bell; one brother, Larry Wilson and wife, Bonnie of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATION:   11:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Raymond Atwood

ENTOMBMENT:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

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

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Nolan Robinson

Posted by on Jun 29, 2023

Nolan Robinson of Campbellsville, son of the late William “Bill” Robinson and Cora Tudder Bright, was born September 4, 1935 in Marion County, Kentucky.  He died at 3:20 P.M., Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age:  87

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church and had more recently attended Springfield Presbyterian Church.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army.

Nolan was an entrepreneur. Not only did he farm and have rental properties, but after fourteen years of working in management with Kroger, he started the first Convenient Food Mart outside the Louisville Metro Area.

He united in marriage to Judy Browning May 1, 1966.

Besides his wife, Judy Robinson of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter:  Steven Robinson of Lawrenceburg and Beth Osborne of Wichita, Kansas; four grandchildren: Lily Anne Osborne and Chapman Walker Osborne, of Wichita, Kansas and Nolan Lee Robinson and Grand Thomas Robinson of Springfield; one brother, James Martin Robinson of Galva, Illinois; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Nolan was also preceded in death by two brothers:  Donald Adrian Bright and William Michael Robinson.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, June 30, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Clay Stevens

BURIAL: Ryder Cemetery, Lebanon, Kentucky

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GREEN RIVER MINISTRIES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Kelly Linette Powell, 59

Posted by on Jun 29, 2023

Kelly Linette Powell, of the Ebenezer Community of Taylor County, the daughter of Mary L. (Bishop) Powell and the late Robert Powell, was born November 19, 1963 in Taylor County and departed this life on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at her home. She was 59 years of age.

She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, Walmart and Amazon and was of the Baptist Faith.

Besides her father, she was preceded in death by a sister: Mary Jo Rutherford.

Survivors include her mother: Mary L. “Maggie” Powell; her husband: Gaylon Blair; a step-son: Dalton Blair and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Kelly Linette Powell will be Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery.

Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Saturday until time for the service.

 

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Susan Marie Cox, 60

Posted by on Jun 29, 2023

   Mrs. Susan Marie Cox of Campbellsville, daughter of Eva Mae (Bagby) and the late Mac Arthur Cox, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at her home after an extended illness. Born in Green County on April 26, 2023, she was 60 years of age. She was a long-time employee of Amazon, and enjoyed the outdoors. She found peace raising flowers and gardening.

   She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her mother: Eva Cox,

Three children: April Greer of Frankfort, Ryan Greer of Lexington, and Troy Wilson of Campbellsville,

Five siblings: Wanda Buck, Roger Cox and wife Frankie, Ricky Cox and wife Sabrina, and Kylar Cox, all of Campbellsville, and Keith Cox and wife Angie of Greensburg,

And a host of other family members and friends.

Besides her father, Mac Arthur Cox, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Cox.

Mrs. Cox had prearranged for her body to be donated to science after her death. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to a cancer research facility or charity of your choice.

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

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Betty Jo Kincaid, 77

Posted by on Jun 29, 2023

Betty Jo Kincaid of the Mannsville Community of Taylor County, the daughter of the late Troy Edward and Mary Ellen (Davison) Ogden, was born January 29, 1946 in Hickman, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at her home. She was 77 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Grace Mission Church in Greensburg and was a former daycare owner, a foster parent and a homemaker.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother: Doyle Ogden.

Survivors include her husband: Charles A. Kincaid; her children: Charles Kincaid Jr, and wife Dana, Rebecca Kincaid-Hall and husband Michael, Sharon Franks and husband Tim, Angela Kincaid and husband Chris Dawson and Vanessa Coulter and husband Kyle.

Also surviving two brothers and a sister: Edward Ogden and wife Pam, Steve Ogden and wife Sharon and Hope Harrison and husband Rick; seven grandchildren: Christopher Kincaid and wife Kaitlyn, Tyler Kincaid and wife Kelsey and Morgan Kincaid, Alexandrea Parker and husband Levi, Savannah Franks and husband Michael, Courtney Madigan and Zachary Madigan and companion Callie; three great-grandchildren and one expectant and a host of other relatives and friends including her caregiver: Tina Lee.

The funeral service for Betty Jo Kincaid, will be Monday, July 3, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. EST in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Visitation after 11:00 A.M. EST at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Hosparus of Green River and may be made at the funeral home.

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Rita Ann Kozak

Posted by on Jun 27, 2023

Rita Ann Kozak of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Edmund Kotecki and Anna Urbanski Kotecki, was born July 4, 1928 in LaSalle-Peru, Illinois.  She died at 11:50 A.M., Saturday, June 24, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age:  94

She faithfully followed the footsteps of Jesus Christ and served her Heavenly Father, Jehovah, as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses since 1938.

Rita was a retired secretary for Montgomery Ward.

She united in marriage to Edward Joseph Kozak August 15, 1967 and he preceded her in death in 2010.

Rita is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Howie and Maureen Kozak;   two grandchildren: Keith Howard Kozak (Tiffany) and Karen Elizabeth McConnell (Jimmy); four great-grandchildren: Chloe, Kya, Kiara and Cage all of Campbellsville; also surviving are many loving nieces, nephews and cousins, all of Illinois and her brothers and sisters in the faith, who she loved so dearly and worked alongside in the Campbellsville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Rita was also preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Kee-Kotecki.

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MEMORIAL SERVICE:   2:00 P.M., Sunday, July 9, 2023, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Campbellsville by Brian Zurface

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS HEALTH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Vernon “Bum” Richerson

Posted by on Jun 23, 2023

Vernon “Bum” Richerson of Campbellsville, son of the late Joseph Richerson and Elizabeth Benningfield Richerson, was born July 23, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 12:01 A.M., Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age:  83

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.

He united in marriage to Connie Lane Brown in July of 1987 and she preceded him in death May 13, 2010.

Vernon was a retired employee with the Kentucky State Road Department.

He enjoyed any outside activity, especially hunting and fishing.  Vernon was a loving grandfather who doted on his grandchildren.

He is survived by two daughters: Patty Deering and husband, David and Elaine Gerwitz and husband, Robert of Shepherdsville; four grandchildren: Brandon Gerwitz of Bardstown, MaKayla Deering Polstin and husband, Kobe of Danville and Macy Deering and Maddie Deering of Campbellsville; one great-grandchild, Kayden Gerwitz; two brothers and one sister: Lawrence Richerson, Kenneth Richerson and wife, Bertha and Genell Newton of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VISITATON:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, June 23, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Steve Skaggs

BURIAL:  St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church Cemetery

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