Judy S. Benningfield, 75, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Gilbert Shively and Exie Wise Shively, was born March 16, 1947 in Marion County, KY. She died at 2:34 A.M., Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Campbellsville. 

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church. Judy was a retired loan processor with Citizens Bank and Trust Company. She was also a former secretary with the Marion County Attorney’s office for twenty-five years. She enjoyed gardening and writing in her journals.

She united in marriage to Carroll Benningfield March 25, 1967 and he preceded her in death December 21, 2016.  

SURVIVORS:

1 son & one daughter: Kelly Carney and husband Mark of Campbellsville and Keith Benningfield of Louisville

4 grandchildren: Kaitlyn Green and husband Ricky, Drew Benningfield and fiancé Danielle Sublett, Mackenzie Carney and fiancé Grant McQueary and Shelby Hinton & husband Jordan of Campbellsville

2 great-grandchildren: Fletcher Green and Hadleigh Hinton

2 sisters: Barbara Jean Benningfield and husband Edward “Boss” of Campbellsville and Mary Frances Veatch and husband David of St. Joe

Several nieces and nephews

Many other relatives and friends

She was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Paul Shively.

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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 1, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Steve Skaggs and Dr. Billy Compton

BURIAL: Brockman Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BROCKMAN CEMETERY OR EMBRACE TOMORROW AT MULDRAUGH HILL BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Barbara S. Morris Gordon, 82, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Wilson Errett Morris and Ruby Evaline Benningfield Morris, was born August 3, 1939 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 4:54 A.M., Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Campbellsville.  

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. Barbara was a retired clerk with Walmart. She loved long drives in the country, jewelry of all kinds and her animals. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She united in marriage to Kenneth Joe Gordon and he preceded her in death.

SURVIVORS:

1 son & 2 daughters: Kenny Gordon & wife Patty and Tammy Hess & husband Steve of Campbellsville, KY; Dawn Flinchum & husband Steve of Elk Horn, KY

7 grandchildren: Andrea Flinchum of Nashville, Sawyer Flinchum & fiancé Erin Steele of Campbellsville, Adam Gordon & wife Lindsey of Hodgenville, Erika Adams & husband Cody of Campbellsville, Janson Hughes & wife Leigh Ann of Hodgenville, Devin Hughes & wife Amber of Campbellsville and Brandon Hess & wife Andrea of Campbellsville

13 great-grandchildren

Many other relatives & friends

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., March 31, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Gerald Murphy, Bro. Jeff Newton and Rev. J. Alvin Hardy

BURIAL: Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Barbara Ann Wright Miller, 86, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late William E. “Bill” Wright and Martha Velma Page Wright, was born June 10, 1935 in Taylor County, KY. She died Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in Campbellsville.

Barbara professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church. After almost 30 years of service, Barbara retired as an Instructor with Fruit of the Loom. She enjoyed watching basketball and football, especially when the UK Wildcats were playing.

She united in marriage to Charles Douglas “C.D.” Miller November 7, 1953 and he preceded her in death May 30, 2013.

SURVIVORS:

3 daughters: Sherry Miller and Connie Miller of Frankfort, KY and Kay Wright of Ft. Myers, Florida

2 grandchildren: Haley Brooke Wright of Atlanta, Georgia and Coleman Douglas Wright & wife Alycia of San Diego, California

1 great-grandchild: Breland Wright

2 sisters: Jan Stephens & husband John of Campbellsville and Mildred Gardner of Louisville

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives and friends

She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister, Charles Wright and Jean Ford.

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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00pmET on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  Monday, March 28, 2022 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul Patton and Rev. Rodney Booe

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CAMPBELLSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Jacquelin Marie Ward Bennett, 78, passed away peacefully in Lexington, KY on March 23, 2022. She was born in Louisville, KY on April 5, 1943 to Jackson B. and Iris A. Ward. 

She developed her relationship with Christ and many lifelong friends at Walnut Street Baptist Church, just blocks from her house. She worked to put herself through school at Campbellsville University (then Campbellsville College). Jackie had an adventurous spirit. She worked summers in Colorado, hiking the mountain trails.  She also traveled Europe. After college, Jackie worked as a school teacher. 

Through Campbellsville College she met and married Jerry Bennett, settled in Campbellsville, and raised three children. Her faith walk continued at Campbellsville Baptist Church. Jackie was a devoted mother and grandmother, noting that being a mother was her “true calling”. Her passion was nutrition, as she fiercely fought cancer for many years, outliving many doctors’ prognoses. Jackie fiercely loved her children and grandchildren. Although she will be missed, she is walking in paradise today with Our Lord.  

After Jerry’s death in 2006, Jackie married her childhood friend from Louisville, George Roberts. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Jackson B. and Iris A. Ward, her first husband, Jerry Bennett and second husband, George Roberts.  

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Jerry Dale Bennett II (Robin) of Tucson, Arizona; Jeff Bennett (Liz) of Lexington, KY; Jennifer Bennett of Lexington, KY

2 stepchildren: Byron Roberts (Debbie) of Union, KY; Michelle Anderson of East Peoria, Illinois

2 grandchildren: Zoe Bennett & Jentry Myers

8 step-grandchildren: Brandon Baney (Marissa), Brittany Baney, Tyler Roberts (Blake), Hannah Hill (Ryan), Kelsey Anderson, Katy Anderson, William Anderson V, & Natalie Breidel

Many family and friends

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home 418 Lebanon Ave, Campbellsville, KY 42718 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, with the funeral following at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, Inc. dba Bluegrass Care Navigators, 1733 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40504 and Campbellsville University. 

Linda Sallee, 63, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of Evelyn Fair Vaught and the late Melvin Hicks, was born February 15, 1960 in Casey County, KY. She died at 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in Campbellsville.

She professed faith in Christ and was baptized with two of her children at Liberty Baptist Church. Linda was a retired Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Adanta Clinical Services. She loved babies and was a generous person, always putting others before herself.  Linda never said anything bad about anyone and was a hardworking person, who enjoyed working in her flower beds.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Ricky Sallee of Campbellsville

2 sons & 2 daughters: Christian Gage Sallee, Angela Abbott & husband Raleigh, and Lily Grace Sallee of Campbellsville, KY; Derrick Sallee & wife Sara of Richmond

4 grandchildren: Aden, Leland, Ralpheigh and Ryleigh

2 brothers & 1 sister: Tony Hicks and Annette Cook of Elk Horn and Conrad Hicks & wife Judy of Junction City

Several nieces and nephews

Many other relatives and friends

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PUBLIC GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 2:00pmET at Spurlington United Methodist Church Cemetery in Campbellsville by Rev. Robert Morris

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

Betty Jo Amos, 67, was born August 17, 1954 in Hart County, KY to the late Della Mae West Taylor and Joe Taylor. She departed this life Monday, March 21, 2022 at Audubon Hospital in Louisville.

She made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church. She was a social worker and court designated worker servicing Green, Taylor, Marion, and Washington Counties. Betty Jo loved gardening, sewing, cooking for her family, the game show network, eating crab legs and the beach. 

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by 5 brothers: Edsel, Kenneth, Elmo, Marshall and Rondall Taylor and 3 sisters: Louise Guess, Bernice Elliot, & Elsie Shelton.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Clifton Amos

1 daughter:  Carla Vigil & husband Joe of Bowling Green

1 brother:  Rayburn Taylor & wife Judy of Campbellsville

2 grandchildren: Emily Graham & husband Clint of Edmonton and Daniel Judd & wife Tiffany of Bowling Green

6 great-grandchildren: Macon, Joy, Stella, Vivian and Eliza Graham, Addy Judd

A host of other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, March 25, 2022 at 11:00amET at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY with Rev. Melvin Mills officiating

Visitation: Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET

Burial: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

Pallbearers: Jaysen Taylor, Marion Taylor, Tommy Amos, Joe Vigil, Clint Graham, Daniel Judd, & Macon Graham

Virginia Mae Baumchen Kurczewski Becker, 97, passed away in the Center Community of Green County on Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born on July 26, 1924 in West Branch, MI to John and Ruth Jones Baumchen.

Virginia enjoyed knitting, plastic canvas, and crafts of all kinds. 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley J. Kurczewski and her second husband, George Becker.

SURVIVORS:

4 sons: Stanley Kurczewski, James Kurczewski, Bob (Kay) Kurczewski, and Allen Kurczewski

2 daughters: Karen Hollingsworth, Betty (Nate) Yoder

15 grandchildren: Christopher, Laura, Tim, Pam, Dawn, Joe, Angie, Lindsey, Wendy, Jason, Nichole, Erick, Jessica, Daniel, & Ryan

Funeral service: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 10:00amCT at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Chesterton, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304

Burial: Chesterton Cemetery

Visitation: Monday, March 28, 2022 from 3:00pm-7:00pmCT at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home

In lieu of flowers, donations in Virginia's honor may be made to the organization of the donor's choice, these can be made locally at the funeral home.

Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY is in charge of local arrangements.

Lola Mae Sublett Knifley, 89, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Chester Sublett and Eula Iva Bault Sublett, was born June 10, 1932 in Coburg, KY. She died at 3:00 A.M., Monday, March 21, 2022 in Campbellsville.  

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church. Lola Mae was a retired food service employee of Taylor County School System. She was an excellent homemaker, an award winning seamstress and quilter and could make the best chocolate pie you ever put in your mouth. Her pride and joy was her grandson and great-grandchildren.

She united in marriage to Leroy Knifley February 18, 1953.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Leroy Knifley of Campbellsville

2 sons: Eugene Knifley & wife Delaine and Kenneth Knifley, both of Campbellsville

1 grandson: Lyle Knifley & wife Amy

3 great-grandchildren

1 brother: Raj Sublett & wife Jeri

1 sister: Iva Sublett Brown of Virginia

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home 

BURIAL: Cane Valley Cemetery

VISITATION: Thursday from 10:00am-1:00pmET at the funeral home

Expressions of sympathy requested to be donations to Gideon Bibles and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

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Melissa A. Roberts, 48, daughter of Lynn Browning Rigon, Dennis (Yank) Rigon and the late Gilbert Elliott, was born March 28, 1973 in Marion County, KY. She died suddenly on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in Lebanon due to an auto accident.

Melissa had long ago professed faith in Christ and was of the Christian Faith. She had an amazing servant’s heart, having taken multiple mission trips to Guatemala and had sponsored children through the Samaritan Purse Organization. She was formerly in the banking business, but most recently utilized her incredible creativity and crafting ability to run her pride and joy, her jewelry business Joyful Beads.

Melissa united in marriage to Brian Roberts August 7, 1993. After being raised in Campbellsville, they lived and worked several years in Louisville and almost 20 years in Wilson, North Carolina before moving back to Campbellsville in December 2021.

She had an uncanny ability to light up any room she entered; she never met a stranger, and had an irresistible and unforgettable personality. She loved shopping; especially for shoes, purses and home décor and enjoyed decorating her home and those of her many friends. Adopting Sabrina was the highlight of her life, and she carried an unconditional and unsurpassable love for her. She was a selfless giver to family and friends and especially enjoyed spoiling Sabrina and ‘our boys’, nephews JT and Elliott, who referred to her as ‘Uncle Wissa’.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Brian Roberts of Campbellsville

1 daughter: Sabrina Roberts of Wilson, North Carolina

Her mother & step-father: Lynn and Yank Rigon of Bardstown

1 sister: Andrea Redmon and husband Jason of Springfield

Sister-in-law: Deb Roberts of Campbellsville

2 nephews: J.T. Redmon and Elliott Redmon of Springfield

Many other relatives & friends

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FUNERAL SERVICE:  Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 2:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. Paul Patton followed by Cremation.

VISITATION: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 10:00am-2:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO SAMARITAN'S PURSE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Betty Singleton, 86, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Luke Thompson and Beulah Thompson, was born May 27, 1935 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 12:25 A.M., Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Campbellsville.

Betty was a retired beautician and loved flowers and gardening. She was a very independent woman who often spoke her mind.

She united in marriage to Woodrow Singleton who preceded her in death.

SURVIVORS:

3 grandchildren: Jessica Sapp of Campbellsville, Daniel Sapp and life partner Cindy Knight and David Sapp of Louisville

5 great-grandchildren: Adrienne Arford and life partner, Nathan Lewis, Terry Arford, III and life partner, Ashlee Cox, Austin Arford and life partner, Megan Reynolds, Anthony Sapp and Amber Cox

4 great-great-grandchildren: Emberlyn Gutierrez, Kaia Arford, Nova Sapp and Avery Sapp

Several nieces and nephews

Many other relatives and friends

She was preceded in by 2 children: David W. Sapp and Gail Smith and a great-great-grandchild, Christopher Sapp.

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VISITATION: 12:00P.M.-2:00P.M, Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

BURIAL:  Absher Cemetery in Adair County

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Phyllis Ann Black, 77, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Chester Atwood and Retha Sweeden Atwood, was born August 1, 1944 in Casey County, KY and departed this life Monday, March 14, 2022 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville.

She professed her faith in Christ and was a member at Campbellsville Baptist Temple. Phyllis worked as a preschool teacher at Highview Baptist in Louisville, service desk manager at K-mart, and also worked at Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. Phyllis was a loving mother, wife, daughter, and grandmother. She also liked to cook and especially loved taking care of her grandchildren the most. She loved all her family and friends dearly.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband of 56 years: Jerry Black

1 son: Brian Black & wife Marsha of Campbellsville

3 grandchildren: Chris Black & wife Sarah and Grace Black, both of Campbellsville; Shawn Black and Joel Nault of Louisville

2 great-grandchildren: Karson Black and Kylie Black, both of Campbellsville

2 sisters: Ruby Cox & husband Mac of Elkhorn; Hazel Sroczynski & husband Tom of Liberty

2 brothers: Don Atwood and his wife Brenda and Shearl Atwood, both of Casey County

Special Niece: Donna Carman of Casey County.

Several nieces & nephews

A host of other relatives & friends

Besides her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by 4 brothers: Earl Atwood, H. Dee Atwood, and Marvin Atwood and 3 sisters: Dorothy Allen and Helen Allen.

VISITATION: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville

FUNERAL: Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 1:00pmET at Auberry Funeral Home with Bro. Jase Divens and Bro.Tim Anderson officiating 

Burial: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of donations toward Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.

Doris Gabehart Trautman, 93, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Ewing Gabehart and Myrtie Chisholm Gabehart was born May 29, 1928 in Taylor County, KY. She died Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in Campbellsville after an accidental fall. 

She retired from Fruit of the Loom after some 47 years of service. Doris was a feisty and very independent woman.

She united in marriage to her long time companion, Edmond Trautman December 9, 2009 and he preceded her in death July 11, 2018.

SURVIVORS:

3 nephews & 2 nieces: Kevin Gabehart & wife Lisa of Campbellsville, KY; Robby Gabehart & wife Mildred of Pippa Passes, KY; Tony Gabehart & wife Cindy, Janet Bradley & husband Mark, and Terri Gabehart all of Campbellsville, KY

Several great & great-great nieces & nephews

Many other relatives z7 friends

She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Carl Lewis Gabehart, James Edmond Gabehart and Ailene Gabehart and one niece, Karen Prince.

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VISITATION:  9:00 A.M.- 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 18, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 Friday, March 18, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

BURIAL: Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery

Melissa Dawn Gilbert, 44, of Lebanon, KY passed away at her home on Sunday, March 13, 2022 after a years-long battle with several health issues. She was born on August 14, 1977 to James Robert and the late Ruth Ann (Maze) Gilbert.

Melissa had earned an associate’s degree in business administration from Prestonsburg College and was a medical coder by trade. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith.

SURVIVORS:

Her father:James Robert & Betty Gilbert of Bradfordsville, KY

4 siblings: Cynthia Thomas of Lebanon, KY; James Michael Gilbert and David Shawn Gilbert & wife Tammy, both of Bradfordsville, KY

Half-sister: Laura Savannah Gilbert of Louisville, KY

Caregiver: Joyce Vandyke of Bradfordsville, KY

Her beloved chihuahua: Tori

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends

She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Russell Gilbert.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 1:00pmET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Evan Tedder officiating

Interment: Elkhorn Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 after 11:00amET at the funeral home

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made at the funeral home or online through the "Donations" tab at lrpetty.com.

Phyllus Harrison, 87, of Elk Horn, KY, daughter of the late Joe Baker and Ruth Cheatham Baker, was born July 24, 1934 in Cumberland County, KY. She died at 7:35pmET on Sunday, March 13, 2022 in Campbellsville. 

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church. She was a prayer warrior and loved unconditionally. Phyllus was a retired medical assistant.

She united in marriage to Sam Harrison February 6, 1954 and he preceded her in death March 21, 2014. 

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Kathy Harden & husband Ricky and Sheila Moore & husband Robert of Campbellsville

7 grandchildren: Chad Wilson, Jamie Wright & husband Tommy, Corey Harrison, Justin Harden & wife Kendal, Chris Harrison & wife Megan, Jessie Yates & husband Austin and Sami Jo Hollingsworth & husband Ben

13 great-grandchildren: Ava Harrison, Gavin Harrison, Ella Grace Harrison, Levi Harrison, Blayz Wright, Rhealin Wright, Saylor Wilson, Poppi Harden, Iris Harden, Lux Harden, Honey Harden, Vere Harden and Shepherd Hollingsworth

1 brother: Amel Baker & wife Carolyn of Campbellsville

Several nieces & nephews 

Many other relatives & friends

She was also preceded in death by a son, Gene Douglas Harrison on March 29, 2000.

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VISITATION:  Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Brian Rafferty, Bro. Haywood Riner, Bro. Eddie Finn and Bro. Joey Hicks

BURIAL: Elk Horn Cemetery

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rachel Skaggs Ritchie, 34, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of Terry Lynn and Tammy (Barnes) Skaggs, was born March 13, 1988 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Monday, March 14, 2022 in Campbellsville at Taylor Regional Hospital. 

Rachel was a food server and enjoyed crafts, painting, dancing, singing, and softball, and was of the Baptist faith.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Wayne Ritchie of Campbellsville

Her parents: Terry Lynn and Tammy Barnes Skaggs of Campbellsville

3 children: Piper, Phoebe and Levi Ritchie, all of Campbellsville

1 brother: Josh Skaggs of Campbellsville

Her grandmother: Helen Barnes of Elizabethtown

Aunts & uncles; Gwendolyn Skaggs, Melvin Skaggs, April Ogle, Jamie Ogle, Michael Barnes, Kelly Barnes, Tyrone Barnes and Andrea Barnes

A host of other relatives and friends

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, March 18, 2022 at 11:00amET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY

INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at the funeral home

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

Landon Newton, 29, of Campbellsville, KY, son of David Alan Newton and Angie Brewer Newton, was born July 5, 1992 in Hardin County, KY. He died at 10:00amET on Thursday, March 10, 2022 in Campbellsville.  

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Three Trees Church. Landon was an employee of Lee’s Famous Recipe. He was a kind-hearted, smart, talented man who enjoyed golfing, playing the guitar, and video games. He dearly loved his family and liked spending time with them. Landon was compassionate toward the homeless and would give the shirt off his back to help others.

SURVIVORS:

The love of his life: Kelsey Feltner

His parents: David Alan and Angie Newton of Campbellsville, KY

1 sister: Sarah Hayes and husband Drew of Campbellsville, KY

2 nieces: Anniston & Emerson Hayesl of Campbellsville, KY

Several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many other relatives & friends

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VISITATION: Monday, March 14, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jason Hood and Rev. Haywood Riner

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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

Lorene Whitley, 91, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Charlie Callahan and Lottie Herron Callahan, was born February 24, 1931 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 11:03pmET on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 in Campbellsville. 

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. Lorene was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after 44 years of service.

She united in marriage to Joseph “Joe” Whitley June 14, 1950 and he preceded her in death October 30, 1988.

SURVIVORS:

1 son & daughter-in-law: Roger & Kathy Whitley of Campbellsville

4 grandchildren: Brad Akridge & wife Regina and Derrick Whitley & wife Felicia of Campbellsville; Lisa Blandford & husband Tommy of Lebanon and Andrea Wood & husband Mark of Russellville

9 great-grandchildren & 5 great-great-grandchildren

2 brothers: Odel Callahan & wife Charlotte of Campbellsville and Rudolf Callahan of Louisville

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marla Gale Gilbert September 6, 2021; a son-in-law, Mel Gilbert January 25, 2018 and a brother, Tom Callahan.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, March 14, 2022 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Earl West

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Eugene Mardis, 85, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Lemuel Mardis and Mattie Farmer Mardis, was born October 29, 1936 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 12:55 A.M., Monday, March 7, 2022 in Campbellsville.  

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church. Eugene was retired from Heating and Air Conditioning work and had worked for 9 years at Campbellsville Independent School System. He took pride in keeping his yard looking good and loved visiting with his grandchildren.

He united in marriage to Nellie Wade June 9, 1956.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Nellie Mardis of Campbellsville

1 daughter & 3 sons: Charlene Becker & husband Jeff of Burnett, Wisconsin, Gary Mardis & wife Karen, Timmy Mardis & wife Janet, and David Mardis & wife Gena all of Campbellsville

8 grandchildren: Karen Swanson & husband Travis, Sylvia Westra & husband Joe, Sasha Jones & husband Justin, Mason Mardis & wife Erica, Justin Mardis & wife Sara, Katie Firquin & husband Jon, Aidan Mardis and Lily Mardis

10 great-grandchildren: Miranda Morse, Kaylee Morse, Alyssa Westra, Clayton Westra, Cohen Westra, Anniston Jones, Addleigh Mardis, Leighton Mardis, Addi Mardis and Max Mardis

1 great-great granddaughter: Brooklyn Ball

1 brother: Harold Mardis & wife Euonia of Campbellsville

1 sister: Frances Lee of Campbellsville

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

Eugene was also preceded in death by 4 sisters and 3 brothers: Marie Short, Arlene Willis, Dorothy Mardis, Irene Short, Ed Mardis, Clinton Mardis and William “Bill” Mardis.

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VISITATION: After 10:00amET on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, March 11, 2022 at 1:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dannie Nelson

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Hunter Ray Benham, 4 months, the son of Gracie Miller and Ira Benham of Campbellsville, KY was born on November 12, 2021 and passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Loved by so many in such a short time, but with us forever, and forever in our lives. Hunter loved looking at his fingers, watching TV, and his Mommy singing to him. Hunter loved his family so much and they loved him even more. He will forever be our smiling angel and with us for eternity. He is and will always be one of our babies. 

He will now watch over us with his great-great-grandparents, Carol and Bill McKinney; great-great-grandfathers: Billy Benham and Roscoe Hunt; and great-grandmothers: Janice Miller and Peggy Gilbert.

SURVIVORS:

His parents: Gracie Miller and Ira Benham

2 brothers: Asher Skaggs and Hayden Williams

Grandparents: Krissy & Manuel Gutierrez, Jr, Amanda Benham, Chris Benham, and Michael Miller

Aunts & uncles: Logan Brown, Belle Brown, Laura Gutierrez, Manuel Gutierrez III, Gabe Gutierrez, Haley Benham, Maria Burress, Sierra Fleener, Madison Abren, Hailey Armstrong, and Brooklyn Maupin

Cousins: Ellie, Liberty, Emmy, Addy, and Ashton

Great-grandparents: Kim and Joe Pendleton, Donna Benham and Bill Miller

Visitation: Friday, March 11, 2022 from 5:00pm-7:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Josephine (Land) Colvin, 83, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY. She was born on February 2, 1939 in Casey County, the daughter of Tommie Land and Nellie (Noel) Land.  

Jo’s working career included Fruit of the Loom, Victor’s Department Store and J.C. Penney. She and Shorty loved vacationing in Hawaii, where they vacationed numerous times. Jo attended the Noel’s Chapel First Church of God in Casey County, where she poured her heart and soul into working with the children’s church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robbin C. Colvin and 2 brothers: Donald Land and Roger Land.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Richard “Shorty” Colvin of Campbellsville

1 daughter: Colleen (Steve) Hunt of Campbellsville

2 grandchildren: Drew Hunt and Courtney (Clint) Vaughn of Campbellsville

1 great-grandson: Collin Vaughn of Campbellsville

2 sisters: Sharon Harne of Liberty and Sandy (Garry) Oney of Winchester

Sisters-in-law: Shirley Land of Liberty and Anita Land of Campbellsville

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends: Bonnie Wilson, Dollie Cruse, Patricia Pierce and Cindy Cox

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Visitation: After 5:00pmET on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

Funeral Service: Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

Burial: Noel’s Chapel Cemetery

PALLBEARERS: Scott Harne, Daniel Holt, Joshua Holt, Kevin Land, Mitchell Land, & Dale Sellers

Richard Ayelette “Dickie” Blakeman, Sr., 83, of Greensburg, KY, son of the late Robert E. Blakeman and Elizabeth Sally Durham Blakeman, was born on Thursday, August 25, 1938 in Green County and departed this life on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home. 

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Fry Baptist Church. Mr. Blakeman was a self-employed building contractor and was a Korean War and Vietnam War veteran having served in the United States Army.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 61 years: Connie Lou Keltner Blakeman of Greensburg, KY
2 daughters & sons-in-law: Pamela Ann & Keith Dobson of Greensburg, KY and Kerry & Rick Hornback of Buffalo, KY

1 son & daughter-in-law: Richard & Chrys Blakeman, Jr. of Indiana

Special son: Alan Posey & wife Leona of Green County, KY

8 grandchildren: Niki Mitchell, Tasha Buckner & husband Gary, Allie Jones & husband Jonathan, Tyler Edward Blakeman, Chase Blakeman & fiancé Kayleigh Brewerr, Jacob Curtis Hornback, Beth Ellen Kuntz & husband J.P., and Amanda Dawn Brown & husband John

4 great-grandchildren: Leah Trichelle Buckner, Kacey Paige Buckner, Kayleigh Iris Boley, and Isabella Kate Kuntz

1 brother-in-law & 3 sisters-in-law: Ron Gaunce of Texas, Marlene Blakeman, Pat Blakeman and Judy Blakeman all of Greensburg, KY

A host of nieces, nephews, & other relatives & friends

Mr. Blakeman was also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters: Robert “Bobby” Blakeman, Billy Blakeman, Charles Hughett Blakeman, Joe Durham Blakeman, Lynn Taylor Blakeman, Katherine Shuffett, and Lyda Anne Gaunce.
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Jerry Lane Arnett, 76, was born August 31, 1945 in Green County, KY to the late Hervie Arnett and Vera Emma Judd Arnett. He departed this life Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg.

Jerry had made a profession of faith in Christ at a young age. He graduated from Green County High School in 1964. He was owner and operator of Jerry’s Store for 53 years, owner and operator of Jerry’s Towing Business for 35 years and worked at the ASCS office for 25 years. Jerry was also a board member for Jane Todd Crawford Hospital for 20 years. He worked at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home for 20 years and was an active member of the Green County Historical Society. Jerry was a Volunteer Fireman for the Grab Fire Department. He became a Life Member of VFW Post 5813 Greensburg in August 2006 and a Life Member of Rod Lowe Post 124 American Legion in Greensburg. Jerry served his country in the United States Army for 2 years, serving 1 year in Vietnam. He farmed most of his life. 

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, Francis Carol Arnett; a brother-in-law,  Ralph Clark; and sister-in-law, Elva Doris Clark.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Lou Ellen Clark Arnett

1 sister & brother-in-law: Inis Davis & husband George of the Grab Community

Brother-in-law & sister-in-law: James Clark & wife Joyce of Bowling Green and Alice Davisson & husband Charlie of Campbellsville

Nieces & nephews: Rod Davis and Barbara, Randall Davis and Laura Jo, Rhonda and Kerry “Pete” Judd and Rick Davis and Monica

Great-nieces & great-nephews: Hayli Osborne and Jordan, Tyler Davis, Erin Bayless and Cody and Braden Judd, Josh Judd and Whitney, Levi and Olivia Dobson, Andrew Hedgespeth and Ivy Hedgespeth

Great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews: Bristol, Brantlee, Brody and Brenna and Cameryn and Peyton Judd

Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Todd Davis, Bro. Trent Davis and Bro. Ricky Arnett

Burial: Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church Cemetery in the Grab Community of Green County with Full Military Honors

Visitation: After 4:00pmCT on Monday and after 7:00amCT on Tuesday at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home.

Pallbearers: Rod Davis and Barbara, Randall Davis and Laura Jo, Rick Davis and Monica, Rhonda and Kerry “Pete” Judd, Tyler Davis, Braden Judd, Jeff and Darlene Bishop, James and Joyce Clark and Charlie and Alice Davisson

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy be donations to Marion County Veteran’s Honor Guard or to Gideon Bibles.  These can be made at the funeral home.

Online condolences:  www.fostertolercurryfh.com

Laverne Feese Kennon, 86, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late James Rufus Feese and Villa Lee Dunbar Feese, was born March 30, 1935 in Adair County, KY. She died at 3:45 A.M., Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in Campbellsville.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Sunny Hill Drive Church of Christ. Laverne was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and never forgot to send cards for their birthdays and many other special occasions. Laverne also loved giving treats to many other children on holidays and volunteered with 4-H clubs teaching children to sew. She was a mailbox member of the Modern Day Homemakers Club.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter & son-in-law: April & Mike Bowen of Campbellsville

2 stepsons & daughters-in-law: Daran & Susan Kennon of Campbellsville and Lurien & Jeanetta Kennon of Smiths Grove

2 grandchildren: Shelley Hamilton & husband Shawn of Cox’s Creek and Clay Bowen of Campbellsville

4 step-grandchildren: Becky Van Cleave & husband Robbie, Travis Kennon, Kaitlyn Kennon and Miranda Kenon

2 great-grandchildren: Blake Hamilton and Bailey Hamilton

1 step-great-grandson: Lee Van Cleave

1 brother: Mickey Feese and wife Carol of Cane Valley

Sister-in-law: Norene Feese of Columbia

Several nieces and nephews

Many other relatives & friends

She was also preceded in death by a son in infancy, Mont Burton, III and 2 brothers and 8 sisters: Clem Feese, George Cyrus Feese, Della Arnold Johnson, Mattie Lee Feese, Rosa Lillian Feese, Euline Feese, Jeraldene Tucker, Maudye Hovious, Ludora Perkins and Betty Mae White.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 7, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Chaplain Amy Call

BURIAL: Elk Horn Cemetery

VISITATION: 5:00 - 8:00 P.M., Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

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

Geneva Rose Gentry, 75, was born November 25, 1946 in Jefferson County, KY to the late Annie Lee Madden Clark and Claude Clark. She departed this life Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Geneva was a former employee at Walmart and was of the Baptist Faith.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: Ronnie Gentry of Campbellsville

1 daughter: Kathy Fisher of Atlanta, Georgia

2 grandchildren: Cody Davis and Kenny Tomes

4 great-grandchildren

3 sisters-in-law: Anna Mae Bradley of Campbellsville, Mary Ann Lobb of Summersville, Regina Judd & husband Marcus of Campbellsville

3 brothers-in-law: Donnie Gentry &wife Betty and Benny Gentry & wife Norma of Greensburg, KY and Thomas Gentry & fiancé Laura of Campbellsville

Cremation has been chosen by the family, there will be no services.

The family has requested expressions of sympathy be donations made to Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home for cremation expenses.

Online Condolences: www.fostertolercurryfh.com

Mary Ellen Carson Coker, 97, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late William Carson and Volena Bishop Carson was born in Farmington, Georgia on October 16, 1924. She died at Bluegrass Way of Campbellsville on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

She worked as an operator at the telephone company in Macon, Georgia, where she met her late husband, Dr. H.E. “Jim” Coker. Together they were united in marriage, in the church office of Tabernacle Baptist Church on March 3, 1944. The two moved to several different cities together where Mary Ellen continued to work at the telephone company and Jim served in many churches. In 1950, they moved to Columbus, Georgia where she became the devoted mother of Suellen (Charles) Shaw and Mark (Gina) Coker. In 1967 they settled in Campbellsville, Kentucky where Dr. Coker taught and chaired the Christian Studies Department, and Mary Ellen finished her education. She then taught elementary school in the Taylor County System for 26 years. Mary Ellen was an avid reader and an extraordinary seamstress. She gardened and put away the fruits of those gardens for the winter and was an exceptional cook.

She became the loving grandmother of Scott (Beth) Shaw and one step-grandson, Alex England; and adoring great-grandmother of Ben Shaw and Madelyn Shaw. She was a bonus grandmother to Billy (Tandy) Hubbard, the late Johnny Hubbard and Molly (Tyler) Pepper, and a bonus great-grandmother to Taylor Kate Hubbard, Mills Hubbard, Allison Pepper and Brier Pepper. She is also survived by incredibly special sitters who loved and cared for her: Judy Gwinn, Linda Leigh, Angie Cash and Emma Lewis and extraordinarily special friends who also loved and cared for her: Perri “Grover” Warren, Leona Posey, Jennifer Adamson, Sarah Davidson, Melody Chaney and Dixie Chaney; several nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

Mary Ellen was the youngest of seven children and was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers: Ora Lee Middlebrooks, Hugh Carson, Ledford Carson, Maurice Carson, Derwin Carson, and Dorothy Poole.

The family would also like to thank Margaret Parsons and the staff at Bluegrass Way for their special and loving care of Mrs. Coker during her stay.

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VISITATION: 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jim Murphy

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE H.E. COKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Charles William “Chuck” Ralls, 61, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Daniel Ralls and Sue Bingham Ralls was born January 10, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died at 2:41 P.M., Sunday, February 27, 2022 in Campbellsville. 

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church. Chuck served his country honorably in the United Sates Marine Corp. He was an employee of Toyotomi and spent his free time hunting, fishing and enjoying the company of his dog, Bailey.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters & 4 sons: Nathan Ralls and wife Amanda of Bowling Green, Mitchell Ralls and wife Danielle of White Plains, Maryland, Rachel Reynolds and husband Tyler of Campbellsville, Scott Seaborne and wife Shaina of Missouri, Jessica Seaborne of Lexington and Casey Seaborne and wife Allie of Campbellsville

12 grandchildren: Anderson Ralls, Penelope Ralls, Finley Ralls, Foster Ralls, Eden Ralls, Hadley Ralls, Hayes Reynolds, Riley Phoenix and husband, Josh, Landon Seaborne, Aria Seaborne, Parker Seaborne and Kendall Seaborne

1 sister: Susan Walker and husband David of Texas

His ex-wife: Teresa Ralls of Campbellsville

Several nieces & nephews 

Many other relatives & friends

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VISITATION:  5:00 - 8:00 P.M., Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 4, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jim Collison, III and Scott Seaborne

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ST. JUDE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
 

James Edward “Jamie” Curry, 59, of Green County, KY, son of the late Luther J. Curry and Loretta Cooper Curry, was born on September 7, 1962 in Columbia, KY and departed this life on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital.

Regina Carol Jeffries, 88, of the Liletown Community of Green County, KY, daughter of the late Orville Judd and Nell Mills Judd, was born April 5, 1933 in Green County and departed this life on Monday, February 28, 2022 at the Green Hill Rehab and Care Center.