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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 12, 2019
Russ entered this life at the Rosary Hospital, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, on July 09, 1962. His parents are Bill and Carolyn Wethington, Campbellsville. In addition to his parents, Russ had three brothers, two sisters-in-law, two nieces and one aunt who remain. The brothers, sisters-in-law and nieces are: Van Wethington, his wife, Jennifer and daughter, Grace, who live in Bowling Green, Kentucky. His brother, Scott Wethington, who lives in Campbellsville, Kentucky and Chris Wethington, his wife, Candy and their daughter, Taylor, who are residents of Glasgow, Kentucky. Russ’ aunt is Barbara Jean King of Lexington, Kentucky. Russ also has cousins who survive, as well as friends in Campbellsville and many friends in Lexington where he lived and worked for Shoe Carnival for 35 years.
Russ invited Christ into his heart and life and was baptized on May 18, 1976 by Brother Don Walters, minister (at that time), of the Campbellsville Christian Church where Russ maintained his membership.
Russ left this life at 4:30 on Saturday afternoon, November 2, 2019 at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, surrounded by his brothers and parents.
A memorial service will be held to honor Russ in Lexington, Saturday, November 16, with several of the corporate officers of Shoe Carnival in attendance.
In lieu of a formal funeral service, there will be a visitation at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home beginning at 2:00 P.M. and lasting until approximately 3:30 P.M. on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Following the visitation, there will be an interment service at Brookside Cemetery with Minister Joel Patton presiding.
Honors may be given to Russ by contributing to the Campbellsville Christian Church, to the Gideons International to purchase Bibles for distribution around the world or to the Brookside Cemetery maintenance fund.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 4, 2019
William E. “Billy” Benningfield of Campbellsville, son of the late Clarence Benningfield and Jessie Evelyn Page Benningfield was born September 2, 1943 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 1:05 A.M., Monday, November 4, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 76
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
Billy was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was a retired carpenter.
He is survived by one son, Brad Benningfield; two brothers and five sisters: Edward “Boss” Benningfield and wife, Barbara Jean, Betty Jean Graham, Sue Pierce and husband, Pete and Karen Karnes and husband, David of Campbellsville, James “Boody” Benningfield of Finley, Shirley Raikes of Louisville, and Opal Henson of PeeWee Valley; special friend, Harry Reif of Campbellsville.
Billy was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Carroll Benningfield, Ronnie Benningfield, Linda Simpson and Aileen Gaddis.
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GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:30 P.M., Friday, November 8, 2019 at Lebanon National Cemetery by Mark Carney with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 3, 2019
Clyde Akridge of Campbellsville, son of the late Marvin Akridge and Marie Peterson Akridge, was born April 2, 1944 in Green County, Kentucky. He died at 1:15 P.M., Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Louisville. Age: 75
Clyde was a man of God, serving as a deacon and church moderator in the Baptist faith for many years. He loved his church family and working in the Lord and attended Point Pleasant Lighthouse Baptist Church.
He was lifelong farmer, loved the lord and never forgot to tell his wife and children, I Love You each and every day. He cherished his wife and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. It can be said that, “Grandpa has ears that truly listen, arms that always hold, love that’s never ending and a heart that’s made of gold.” He was a generous man to anyone in need and would have given his shirt off his back if he thought you needed it. He gave everyone the same respect as the next and will be missed by all his neighbors and friends alike.
Clyde united in marriage to Dwalla Rash February 8, 1964.
Besides his wife of 56 years, Dwalla Akridge of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and one son: Cynthia Akin and husband, Todd, and Lee Akridge and wife, Suzette of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Samantha Akridge and Nick Pendleton and wife, Bailee of Campbellsville, and Brittany Wells and husband, Logan of Louisville; one step-grandchild, Carlotta Dunlap and husband, Chuck of Greensburg; one great-granddaughter, Leighton Wells of Louisville; two sisters and one brother: Lottie Newcomb and Leslie Akridge of Campbellsville, and Mary Powers of Lexington; sister-in-law, Linda Akridge of Cloverport; several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
Clyde was also preceded in death by a brother, Damon Akridge.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Jim Collison, Jr. and Bro. Don Gowin
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OR GIDEON BIBLES
AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 28, 2019
Ellie-Kate Noelle Saige Underwood of Campbellsville, infant daughter of Earl Thomas Underwood and Charlie Dean Grider Underwood, was born and died October 26, 2019 in Taylor County, Kentucky.
Besides her parents, Earl Thomas Underwood and Charlie Dean Grider Underwood, of Campbellsville, she is survived by brothers and sisters: Blake Underwood, Dylan Underwood, Neveah Underwood, Xierra Underwood, Natalie Johnson, Klaytyn Underwood and Ariel Underwood; paternal grandmother, Jolene Bentley of Campbellsville; maternal grandparents: Melissa McNear of Campbellsville and George Grider of Franklin; maternal great-grandmother, Sue Huff of Greensburg; paternal great-grandmother, Gladys Mattingly of Campbellsville; maternal great-grandparents: Nancy and Lonnie Grider of Edmonton; special family friend, Tara Haulk; several aunts and uncles and many other relatives.
She was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Thomas Alvin Underwood.
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VISITATION: 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 28, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERALSERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 28, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Eddie Finn
BURIAL: Wilson Cemetery, Green County, Kentucky
PALLBEARERS:
Josh Underwood
Nate Taylor
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Oct 25, 2019
 Judith Shreve Dorris, 71, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, lost her 30+ year battle with Multiple Sclerosis on October 25, 2019, with family, friends, and caregivers at her side. She was born on July 28, 1948. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Kathryn Shreve, and son, Stephen B. Dorris, II. She is survived by her sister, Kay Hudson (Robert) of Louisville, brothers: Ricky Shreve and David Shreve (Glenda) of Campbellsville; two nephews: Shelby Shreve and Nathan Shreve; three great nieces, cousins and many friends.
After graduation from Campbellsville College and Western Kentucky University, she was employed by Taylor County Schools for forty years, as teacher, counselor and assistant principal. After retirement, she moved to Louisville to be near her doctors, son and sister. Five years later, she moved back to Campbellsville as she wanted to be in her home as her health continued to fail. She remained in her home with caregivers and hospice care until her death.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, October 28, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Monday, October 28, 2019 with burial at Brookside Cemetery.
The family would like to give a special thanks to those who cared for her in her final days. Expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Hosparus Health of Green River and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
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