Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 1, 2023
Mrs. Mary Frances Lee of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at her home. Daughter of the late Lemuel and Mattie (Farmer) Mardis, she was born in Taylor County on September 29, 1941 and was 81 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church. Mrs. Lee was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and was an in-home childcare provider for many years. She was the devoted wife of Charles Wayne Lee, who preceded her in death in 2003.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two daughters: Lisa Lee Webb and Erica Lee,
A brother: Harold Mardis and wife Eunonia,
Sisters-in-law: Nellie Mardis, Shirley Mardis, and Ailene Mardis,
A close friend: Linda Sluder,
And several other extended family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Lee on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Dannie Nelson will officiate. Immediately following the service, she will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 5, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 29, 2023
Pat Masters of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Humphrey and Olga Christensen Humphrey, was born July 19, 1938, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She died at 12:54 P.M., Saturday, May 27, 2023 in Campbellsville. Age: 84
She professed faith in Christ and was a former member of the Whitesburg United Methodist Church from 1971-1997 and a current member of Campbellsville First Methodist Church where she took an active role in financial and administrative committees.
Pat was a Registered Pharmacist, a member of Lambda Kappa Sigma fraternity, a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, and an honorary officer of the National Society of Pershing Rifles. She loved flowers, especially azalea and rose bushes. Pat was a fashionista who enjoyed shopping, and a bit of a foodie who enjoyed cooking when she was able. She liked to read, keep up with her grandchildren and grand-dogs, and was an avid Wildcats fan.
She united in marriage to Lloyd Gene Masters September 15, 1963 and he preceded her in death October 14, 2006.
She is survived by three daughters: Elizabeth Simpson and husband, Jack of Cleveland, Ohio; Jane Virag and husband, David of Johns Creek, Georgia; and Amy Masters and husband, Michael Clapp of Louisville; five grandchildren: Drew Simpson, Brendan Simpson, Emily Virag, Eleanor Virag and Alexander Clapp; one sister, Jane Blevins and husband, Barry of Campbellsville; a niece and a nephew and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Mark Price
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 26, 2023
Dale Willis of Campbellsville, son of the late Phillip Elza Willis and Laura Ann Wilkerson Willis, was born May 6, 1941 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:03 A.M., Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Lexington. Age: 82
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.
Dale was self-employed. He also served on the National Street Rod Association Kentucky Safety Team, Taylor County Air Board and a dedicated member of the Tri-County Car Club.
He united in marriage to Betty Sue Dile November 3, 1961.
Besides his wife, Betty Sue Willis of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters: Jacqueline Dale Willis Denton and husband, Matthew and Susan Dale Willis Williams and husband, David of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Daley Savage and husband, Andrew of Summer Shade, Mason Sapp and girlfriend, Vasi Wilk, Andrea “Andi” Coppage and husband, Jarrett and MaKayla Williams of Campbellsville, Lauren Poppe and husband, Sean and Cole Denton of Elizabethtown; two great-grandchildren: Avery Savage and Lukas Williams; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Dale was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Dean Willis and Margie Lynn Willis.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Don Gowin and Rev. Jim Collison, Sr.
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 25, 2023
Sherry Raffety of Campbellsville, daughter of James R. “Boody” Benningfield and the late Shirley McNear Benningfield, was born November 21, 1964 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 9:36 A.M., Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Louisville. Age: 58
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church.
Sherry was employed as a medical assistant.
She united in marriage to Larry Raffety June 12, 1982.
Sherry loved everyone; she was a good friend and caregiver like no other. She loved to laugh and joke and was an inspiration to others. Her family called her “The Queen.”
Besides her husband, Larry Raffety of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters: Christy Higdon and husband, Nick of Big Clifty and Jessie Newton and husband, J. D. of Finley; one grandson, Bradley Newton; her father, James R. “Boody” Benningfield of Finley; one brother, Brian Benningfield and companion, Tammy Hayes of Finley; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Sherry was also preceded in death by a sister, Angela Sue Benningfield Shipp.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, May 29, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL MASS: 11:05 A.M., Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church in Finley by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan
BURIAL: Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 24, 2023
Maye Smith Gore of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Edwin “Rube” Smith and Beryl “Bea” Goff Smith, was born February 6, 1946 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 12:26 P.M., Monday, May 22, 2023 in Campbellsville. Age: 77
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of New Journey Church.
Maye was an employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville for twenty years and an employee of Taylor Regional Hospital for fifteen years.
She liked to be outside and working in her flowers and enjoyed spending time with her special cat, Callie Jo.
She united in marriage to Eddie Greer August 14, 1964 and he preceded her in death October 31, 1977. She later united in marriage to H. C. Gore July 1, 1978 and he preceded her in death December 14, 2018.
She is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Jr. Parson of Campbellsville; special friends: Glenn Perkins and Chuck and Abbey Lawson of Campbellsville and Sheila Benningfield of Finley, several cousins and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Edwards
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 24, 2023
Virginia Cole Caffee of Campbellsville, daughter of the late George Beckham Cole and Nina Fudge Cole, was born February 2, 1935 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Bluegrass Way Assisted Living in Campbellsville. Age: 88
She professed faith in Christ and attended Spurlington United Methodist Church.
Virginia was a retired Teller at the Bank of Columbia and did numerous jobs at the bank over her 42 year career.
She united in marriage to Floyd Caffee August 29, 1977 and he preceded her in death June 5, 1991.
She is survived by one step-son: Norman Feese and wife Sharon of Campbellsville; one sister-in-law: Sonya Fagon of Raleigh, North Carolina; a special young lady that she considered to be her daughter: Reta Gentry; a special, faithful and loving friend: Hollis Rogers; and her Wednesday driving buddy: Alberta Lowe; many other relatives and friends.
Virginia was also preceded in death by one brother: Beckham Cole Jr.
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VISITATION: 8:00 – 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 26, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 26, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Mark Price and Rev. Robert Morris
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 23, 2023
Dallas Shuman of Campbellsville, son of Tammy Jo Lane Ward, was born March 29, 1990 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Campbellsville. Age: 33
He was a 2009 graduate of Taylor County High School. He was kind hearted and giving and was happy in his own world. Dallas enjoyed video games and watching movies.
He is survived by his mother, Tammy Ward of Campbellsville; one sister, Autumn Edwards of Campbellsville; grandmother, Carol Sue Underwood; grandfather, Harold D. Lane; three uncles and one aunt: Barry Lane, Derek Fromm, David Satterfield and Sherry Russelburg; cousins: Courtney Imus, Justin Lane, Michael Lane, Ricky McDonald and Tommy Russell; special friends: Jeddy Chastain, Dalton Baker, Jeramie Bagby, Cory Smith and John Marple and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Eddie Finn
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 21, 2023
SANDRA KAY DAVIS
Sandra Kay Davis of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Willie Eugene Murrell and Sarah Ermine Eubank Murrell, was born February 5, 1941 in Green County, Kentucky. She died at 8:36 P.M., Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Louisville. Age: 82
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Millers Chapel Methodist Church.
Sandra was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She enjoyed sewing in her free time and loved her cats.
She united in marriage to Dale Davis November 7, 1959 and he preceded her in death January 9, 2000.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: James Dale Davis, Jr., and fiancé, Loraine Sams, and Celia Lyons of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Nathan Lyons, Coty Hayden and Ashton Davis of Campbellsville, and Matthew and Mark Hayden of Princeton; one sister, Lucille Gentry of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Sandra was also preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Speed and a son-in-law, Opha Nathaniel Lyons.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Monday, May 22, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Bro. John Loper
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 20, 2023
Benny Joe Humphress, age 73, died peacefully on May 20, 2023 at VA Hospital in Lexington surrounded by those he loved. He was born in Campbellsville on May 31, 1949 to the late Joe and Christine Hoosier Humphress.
He was a Vietnam Veteran serving proudly in the U.S. Navy. He went on after his time in the service to retire from Fruit of the Loom shipping department in Campbellsville. He later went on to serve as a sergeant at Kentucky State Reformatory in La Grange where he retired as well. He was a member and deacon at Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include the love of his life of 55 years, Phyllis St.Clair Humphress; two daughters, Melinda (Marty) Miller of Killen, AL and Kristen Bartley (Josh Kelley) of Lebanon, KY; three grandsons, Ben Miller of Killen, AL and Jonathan and Brayden Bartley, both of Lebanon, KY; 2 siblings, Sue (Gordon) Perkins and Michael (Linda) Humphress, all of Campbellsville, KY; his fur baby Maggie and several nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
Benny believed we preach our own funeral in how we live our life. Visitation only will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 4-7 pm at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville. His wish was to be buried with his wife at the time of her passing. Expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Taylor County Animal Shelter.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 18, 2023
Houston Jenkins, age 90, departed this life on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Jamestown. Houston was a former resident of Adair County and lived for several years in Campbellsville.
Houston was an original member of the Melody Aires Quartet singing the bass part. He and Melody Aires sang Gospel music for many years in churches throughout Kentucky and surrounding states. He loved his family, church family, and friends. Houston loved to fish and hunt, and was a devoted University of Kentucky Wildcat basketball fan.
Houston was a professed Christian. He loved the Lord and was a member of Campbellsville First Church of God.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Ruth Ann Stayton Jenkins, in May of 2014. Houston was also preceded in death by his parents, Elvin and Susan Anna Jeffries Jenkins of Metcalfe County, and a sister, Elgia Jenkins, also of Metcalfe County.
He is survived by three children: Steve and Tammy Jenkins of Somerset, Kevin and Shelly Jenkins of Columbia, and Margo and Gary Pennington of North Carolina. He is also survived by three grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Houston leaves behind his very special sisters-in-law and their families, who loved him like a brother: Tretha Dugger, Donna Estes and husband Bobby, and Linda Owens, all of Campbellsville.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT (1:00 PM CDT) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Colin McDaniel, and Bro. Evan Tedder will officiate. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 PM EDT (4:00-8:00 PM CDT) on Saturday, and again on Sunday after 11:00 AM EDT (10:00 AM CDT) until time for the funeral.
Memorials are suggested to the Hospice of Lake Cumberland or Gideon Bible Donations, both can be made at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Ron Knifley, Donnie Hughes, Jack Allen Perkins, Roy Lee Tedder, Bobby Estes, Larry Marcum
Honorary Pallbearers: Ronnie Woods
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