Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 17, 2022
Ann Wethington McFarland of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Emanuel Wethington and Lorena May Gabehart Wethington, was born August 9, 1935 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 5:55 P.M., Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 86
She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
Ann was co-owner and operator with her husband, J. W. McFarland, of McFarland Meat Processing and was formerly a Chairman of the Board of Directors at Taylor Regional Hospital. Ann had a positive attitude, was always smiling and laughing and full of life. She loved to travel with her husband and friends and had been to forty-nine states.
She united in marriage to J. W. McFarland February 25, 1957 and he preceded her in death thirteen years to the day on June 16, 2009 and almost to the hour.
Ann is survived by two sons and two daughters: Bryan McFarland and wife, Kim, Mark McFarland and wife, Betty and Patty Rodgers and husband, Doug of Campbellsville and Lynn Henley and husband, Roger of Bardstown; three grandchildren: Megan Hatcher (Daniel), Rachel Parker (Michael) and Jeremy McFarland (Shelby) ; five great-grandchildren: Max Hatcher, Griffin Hatcher, Will Hatcher, Beau Parker and Noa Kate Parker; three brothers and one sister: Bill Wethington of Campbellsville, George Wethington and John Wethington of Louisville and Emma Jo Mangold of Somerset; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Ann was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas E. Wethington.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, June 20, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Deacon Joe Dant and Dr. James E. Jones
BURIAL: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
To watch the Funeral Service for Ann Wethington McFarland, please visit https://www.facebook.com/parrott.ramsey.52 at the time of the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 17, 2022
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Kaye Hudgins, widow of Billy Joe Hudgins, passed away on June 17, 2022 after succumbing to the effects of Alzheimer’s. Kaye was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky and graduated from Campbellsville High School.
Kaye married Bill on July 2, 1961 and they shared their life together until his death in 2008. After a few years of marriage, Kaye and Bill settled in Lexington to raise their family. Kaye was trained in bookkeeping and worked for Lexington Steel Supply until Bill’s job took them to Goldsboro, North Carolina in 1986. After several years, Bill’s job took he and Kaye from North Carolina to Germantown, Tennessee to Hendersonville, Tennessee and finally settling back in Campbellsville in 1995. In Campbellsville, Kaye joined Wholesale Hardwood Interiors as a bookkeeper and worked there until her retirement in 2006. Kaye enjoyed her retirement by spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She also enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with her sisters, Jane and Jessie, and her brother, Donnie and sister-in-law, Viola. She also enjoyed her morning walks with good friend, Carol Mobley.
Other than her husband, Kaye was preceded in death by her mother, Emma Osborne, her twin brother, Ray Osborne and her sister, Jane Moore.
Kaye is survived by her two sons: Joe Hudgins (Lynn), Lexington, Kentucky and Jeff Hudgins (Prim), Lexington, Kentucky; three grandchildren: Clayton Hudgins (Danica), Frankfort, Kentucky, Joseph Hudgins (Paige), Norfolk, Virginia and Brock Hudgins, Lexington, Kentucky and one great-grandchild, Woodson Hudgins, Frankfort, Kentucky; two siblings: Donnie Osborne (Viola), Campbellsville, Kentucky and sister, Jessie Lee (Jimmy), Campbellsville, Kentucky.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Viola and Donnie Osborne for the love and assistance they gave Kaye later in her life. They both went above and beyond in providing assistance to Kaye, Joe and Jeff. The family would like to thank the help Kay received at Bluegrass Way and Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab.
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VISITATION: 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Murphy
BURIAL: Bethel Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Bethel First Presbyterian Church in Campbellsville and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 16, 2022
Brandon Charles Edward Baker, 44 of Campbellsville passed away on June 14, 2022 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital.
Brandon was a member of Grace missionary Baptist church and was born on January 21, 1978 in Hardin County, KY.
He was loved by many family and friends. Survivors include his loving parents. His father: Ralph “Pete” Edward Baker & wife Tammy Jones of Campbellsville; his mother; Dianna Lynn Dennison Baker of Campbellsville; aunts & uncles; Teresa(Garland) Caver, Cindy(David) Combs, Jimmy(April) Baker, Connie Dennison, Jeanie(Bob) Grammer, David(Patty) Dennison, Ronnie(May) Dennison, Murray(Marsha) Glasgow.
Brandons loving Cousins; Timmy(Family) Combs, Chris(Family) Combs , Scott(Family) Caver, Paul(Family) Caver, Veanna Hamilton, Kathy Hensley, John(Julie) Dennison, Bo(Marla) Hensley, Amy(Daniel) Turner, Lisa(Brian) White, Charlie(Antoinette) Dennison, Leanne Parrish. Second cousins: Tatum, Jacob, Angel, Hayden, Kayla, Shane, Braden, Addie, Chloe, Aiden, Shiloh, Whitney, Sarah, Eli, Ricky, Khloe, Zamora, Ellianna and many other loved ones.
Brandon was preceded in death by grandparents Charles & Shirley Dennison, Ralph” Pete” Edward SR & Doris Baker: uncles Billy Baker & Kennie Dennison and Aunt Vickie Gail Dennison Glasgow; cousin Andrew Curtis Dennison.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Grace Missionary Baptist Church 10187 Hodgenville Road Campbellsville with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Bro. Walter Milby will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 1:00 P.M. at the church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 16, 2022
Jimmy James “Bubba” Tungate, of Campbellsville, the son of Jimmy and Jane (Tate) Tungate, was born May 30, 1985 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Taylor County. He was 37 years of age.
He was a former truck driver, factory worker, and roofer, and was of the Methodist faith.
“Bubba”, as he was lovingly known by his close friends and family, enjoyed riding four wheelers and motorcycles, being outdoors, and playing video games with his nieces and nephews.
Survivors include his parents: Jimmy and Jane Tungate, two sisters: Rita Reynolds and husband Drew, and Jessica Tungate and companion Roy Wooley.
Also surviving are his nieces and nephews: Kaylee, Nolan and James Carson Reynolds, Destiny Milby, Samantha and Gracie Wooley and best friends: Jason Keith, Dustin Jones, and Jerome Fulkerson, close cousins: Ronald Lee Cowan, James Michael Clarkson, James Robert Tungate, Robert Tungate, and Scott Cowan.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: James Harrison Tungate, Sr., Mary Lucy Wilkerson, Shelby Raymond Tate; his great-grandparents: Layfette and Corie Tungate and John Wilkerson.
The funeral service for Jimmy James “Bubba” Tungate will be Monday, June 20, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.
Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 16, 2022
John Douglas Wagster, Age 71 of Royal Oak, Michigan departed this earthly life on June 10, 2022. He had been battling with Aplastic Anemia for many years and was receiving treatment at the University of Michigan Hospital at the time of his death.
John was born on June 9, 1951 in Union City, TN to John L and Helen Parker Wagster. His family moved to Campbellsville, Kentucky soon after John was born where his father owned the Ben Franklin store. While living in Campbellsville, John attended Campbellsville Baptist Church where he professed faith in Christ and was baptized. He is a member of Royal Oak First United Methodist Church, the local chapter of Optimist International and an enthusiast of all things’ sports.
John attended Campbellsville High School where he was a football standout and recently inducted into the CHS Athletic Hall of Fame at the inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony held December 2021. John accepted a full scholarship to advance his competitive spirit, love for football and academic pursuits at the University of Tennessee. He was an All-SEC defensive tackle, with 120 tackles in both his Junior and Senior seasons. A 2019 article lists John as #3 of “Tennessee’s top all time players from Kentucky”.
John and Phyllis Goff began dating while in high school, and married following John’s graduation from UT. They traveled extensively, both domestic and abroad, for several years before settling into a permanent residence and career in education. Their love for one another and spending time together kept them travelling and experiencing new places throughout their 48 years of marriage.
Following a successful football and undergraduate endeavor, John went on to earn his PhD in Finance from Texas A&M University. Johns hard work and dedication were punctuated with a 29-year career in teaching and research at Wayne State University in Detroit. John retired from WSU in 2021 with the distinguished title of “Associate Professor Emeritus of Finance”.
John D. Wagster is survived by his wife of 48 years, Phyllis Goff Wagster, Brother Steve (Patti) of Dayton, TX and sister Marilyn of Reisterstown, MD along with a host of relatives and friends who have been blessed by their time with him.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Royal Oak First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at 10am, a Service at 11am and there will be a lunch to follow.
Contributions in John’s name are suggested to be made to Royal Oak First United Methodist Church, 320 West Seventh Street, Royal Oak, MI. 48067
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 15, 2022
Jennifer Kaye Benningfield of Campbellsville, daughter of Donna Kaye Wood Benningfield and the late Terry Wayne Benningfield, was born May 10, 1987 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. She died at 10:22 A.M., Monday, June 13, 2022 in Louisville. Age: 35
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Spurlington United Methodist Church. Jennifer had a beautiful soul and had a heart for the Lord her entire life.
She was dearly loved by her parents, brother and grandparents and will be missed beyond measure. Jennifer enjoyed gospel music and going to church. She also loved to sew and do crafts and made special gifts to give to family and loved ones.
Jennifer is survived by her mother, Donna Kaye Benningfield of Campbellsville; one brother, Ryan Benningfield of Elizabethtown; aunts and uncles: Tommy (Natosha) Peppers and Roger (Patti) Benningfield of Campbellsville and Peggy (Andy) Sloan of Lexington; special friends: Vicki Burkes, Ronyale McCoomer, Delores Newton and Verlee Alcorn and many other relatives and friends.
Jennifer was also preceded in death by her grandparents: Noel Wood and Barbara Wood Pike and Lyndon and Naomi Benningfield and two aunts: Cindy Wood Denton and Mary Ann Peppers.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 17, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, June 17, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Robert Morris and Rev. Paul J. Dicken
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 15, 2022
Gregory Keith Watson, of Campbellsville, the son of Jerry Cox and the late Neda Kaye Watson, was born May 23, 1972 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Monday, June 13, 2022 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 50 years of age.
He was a former carpenter and home remodeler, a lineman, a former employee at the Green River Marina and demolished industrial smoke stacks and was of the Christian faith.
Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by a step-brother: Leo Sallee.
Survivors include his wife: Laura (Callison) Watson; his father: Jerry Cox and wife Debbie; five children: Corey Keith Watson, CheyAnn Sky Edwards, Chelsie Edwards Graham and husband Logan, Sidney Autum Ewards and Summer Shayd Edwards.
Also surviving is a sister: Angela Michelle Graham and companion Gary Simons, Robert Matthews and Sara Houk; two grandchildren: Hunter Webb and Addison Graham; his mother-in-law: Ann Callison; step-brother: Clifford Tungate; special friend: Kim Watson and a host of nieces and nephews including Brinkley Simons and Colton Graham.
The funeral service for Gregory Keith Watson will be Thursday at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Bro. Darrell Ford will be officiating.
Visitation after 10:00 A.M. until time for the service
Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund and can be made in person at the funeral home or by clicking the donation tab at the top of this obituary.
100% of money goes to the funeral home to offset funeral expenses.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 15, 2022
Theresa Sapp Goodin of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Luther Sapp and Flossie Agnes Knopp Sapp was born May 13, 1935 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 9:12 P.M., Monday, June 13, 2022 in Somerset. Age: 87
She was an active member of Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church in Finley.
Theresa was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She lived for her kids and grandkids and enjoyed working in her yard and watching the wildlife outside her home.
Theresa united in marriage to Gene Goodin December 13, 1958 and he preceded her in death June 13, 2015. In true fashion and the significance of the 13th, she passed on the same day as her husband, seven years apart.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Wayne Goodin (Karen) of Lebanon and Dawn Conder (Terry) of Somerset; one daughter-in-law, Felicia Goodin; six grandchildren: Jeffrey Goodin, D. J. Goodin, LeeAnn Goodin, Aaron Conder, Annie Conder and Sean Whitman; one sister, Frances Clarkston of Louisville; her caregiver, Rubie Brock; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Theresa was also preceded in death by a son, Timmy Goodin and two brothers and two sisters: James Sapp, Herb Sapp, Ruby Maupin and Viola Newcomb.
The family would like to wish a special thanks to Rubie Brock and Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon, Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 Noon, Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Deacon Dennis May
BURIAL: Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPICE OF LAKE CUMBERLAND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 14, 2022
Spenser “Ru” Chea of Lexington, formerly of Campbellsville, son of Daelan Simpson and Emily Ann Chea, was born March 23, 2019 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 5:18 P.M., Sunday, June 12, 2022 in Campbellsville. Age: 3
He was a fun-loving little fellow and enjoyed hiding things from his family. He loved tractors, motorcycles, all music and dancing and Paw Patrol. He especially loved his dog, Max and his cat, Princess.
Besides his parents, Daelan Simpson and Emily Ann Chea of Lexington, he is survived by one brother, Aiden Jeremiah “A.J.” Chea of Lexington; grandparents: Nathena and David Garner of Campbellsville and Missie “MeMe” Simpson of Greensburg; uncles: Uncle Joe and Uncle Tae; god-mother, CiCi Shears and many other relatives whom he loved dearly.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Ron Blair
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jun 14, 2022
Elda Kathren “Kathy” Stubbs Beach, 59, of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Richard Kenneth Stubbs and Mabel Frances Pennington Stubbs, was born August 9th, 1962, in Taylor County and departed this life on Saturday, June 11th, 2022, at her home in Louisville, Kentucky.
She professed her faith in Christ and was of Nazareth faith. Kathy loved flowers, being happy, and loved to travel. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her fur baby “KiKi.” Kathy was a faithful servant to the Lord and her smile would brighten up a room.
Survived by her husband, Ronald Arthur Beach II, whom she met on December 8th, 1988, and married on May 18th, 1991.
Kathy is also survived by:
One daughter: Crystal Lynn Dougherty and her husband, Matthew, of Hillard, Ohio.
One son: Justin Alan Beach of Oxford, Michigan.
Two stepdaughters: Jessica Acosta and Angela Melson of Kentucky.
Two granddaughters: Alyssa Dougherty and Riley Dougherty both of Hillard, Ohio.
One brother: George Little and his wife, Pamela of Greensburg, Kentucky.
One sister: Donna Jude of Greensburg, Kentucky.
Three sisters-in-laws: Brenda Woods Watson of Ohio; Tracy Cope of Ohio; and Charlotte Beach and her significant other, Riss, of Ohio.
One niece: Brandie Rhoads and her husband, John, of Greensburg.
Three nephews: Kenneth Jude of Tennessee, Jessie Towns of Ohio, and Randy Hathaway of Ohio.
VISITATION: Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 12pm – 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Saturday, June 18th, 2022, at 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial to follow in Liberty Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Brandie Rhoads, John Rhoads, Matthew Dougherty, Preston Schosielb, Jr. Puente, and Billy Melson.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of donations toward Kathy’s funeral expenses and which can 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 Mrs. Kathy Beach at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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