Robert Eldred “Bob” Ware

Posted by on Aug 6, 2019

Robert Eldred “Bob” Ware of Campbellsville, son of the late Delbert Dee Ware and Hattie Eldred Ware was born February 13, 1928 in Mason, Michigan. He died at 9:44 P.M., Friday, August 2, 2019 at his home. Age: 91
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mason First Presbyterian Church and attended Asbury United Methodist Church in Campbellsville.
He was a retired pharmacist having owned and operated the family pharmacy in Mason, Michigan.
Bob’s family and community were very important to him; he had served many years on the local school and bank boards. He loved nature and the outdoors and photographed many wildflowers on his travels in the Smoky Mountains and many other locations. Bob also loved hiking, golfing; playing Bridge and meeting new people.
He united in marriage to Erma Mae Roose June 10, 1950. She preceded him in death October 24, 2004. He later married Vera Nealy Bower June 9, 2007.
Besides his wife, Vera Ware he is survived by one daughter and two sons: Julie Ware Brower and husband, Ross Brower of East Lansing, Michigan, Dan Ware and wife, Sue Polock Ware and Steve Ware and wife, Carolee Beckman Ware of Mason, Michigan; one step-daughter, Leslie Corbin of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; special caregivers, Angie Pedigo and Betty Purracchio; and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Ed Ware and Harold Ware.
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VISITATION: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Jason Roop
BURIAL: Maple Grove Cemetery in Mason, Michigan
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ronnel Lee Benningfield

Posted by on Aug 4, 2019

Ronnel Lee Benningfield of Campbellsville, son of the late Omer Benningfield and Exie Mae Reynolds Benningfield, was born November 3, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 1:20 A.M., Friday, August 2, 2019 in Campbellsville.    Age:  79
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Ronnel was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.  He had farmed all of his life and enjoyed coon hunting, deer hunting, pheasant hunting and fishing with the grandbabies.
He united in marriage to Imogene Cave June 1, 1957.
Besides his wife, Imogene Benningfield of Campbellsville, he is survived by three sons:  Steve Benningfield and wife, Lea Ann, Ricky Lee Benningfield and Ronnie Ray Benningfield and wife, Charlotte; seven grandchildren:  Craig Benningfield and wife, Bridgette, Steven Craig Benningfield, Jr. and Stephanie Skaggs and husband, Matt of Campbellsville, Sydney Fields and husband, Keith of Greensburg, Stacy Meredith and husband, Drew of Radcliff, Brook Benningfield of Jefferson County and Dustin Benningfield and wife, Allison of Lebanon; three step-grandchildren:  John Wilson and wife, Nancy and Jacob Vaughn of Campbellsville and Jessica Adkins of Elizabethtown; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; one brother and five sisters:  Omer Benningfield, Jr. and wife, Juanita, Lula Mae Gupton, Pansy Barnett, Wanda Sue Beck and husband, David and Pauline Judd and husband, Gene of Campbellsville and Lucille Ellis of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Augusta Benningfield and wife, Betty and two brothers-in-law:  Billy Gupton and Billy Ellis.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 5, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James E. Jones  

BURIAL: Benningfield Family Cemetery

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Sheila Lynn Burress

Posted by on Aug 3, 2019

Sheila Lynn Burress of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Arvin Tongate and Kathleen Abell Tongate was born, July 24, 1949 in Ottawa, Illinois. She died at 12:57 A.M., Friday, August 2, 2019 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Age: 70
She had professed faith in Christ and attended Campbellsville First Church of God when she her health permitted. She was a former cashier at McDonald’s Restaurant.
Sheila loved her family and her fur baby, Holly and enjoyed quilting and traveling.
She united in marriage to Danny Burress July 24, 1967.
Besides her husband, Danny Burress of Campbellsville she is survived by two sons, Jason Burress and wife, Jessica of Campbellsville and Dennis Burress and wife, Ann of Streator, Illinois; three grandchildren: Johnathen Burress and Jennipher Burress of Campbellsville and Kasie Burress of Streator, Illinois; one brother and two sisters: Willard Tongate and wife, Kayla and Kathy Valle of Ottawa, Illinois and Linda Leach and, husband Doug of Kankakee, Illinois; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katie Burress and two sisters: Glenda Kay Williams and Florence Talkington.

VISITATION: 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. John Stilts

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Fred L. Waddle

Posted by on Aug 2, 2019

Fred Logan Waddle of Campbellsville, son of the late James William Waddle and Betty Newell Waddle, was born September 7, 1937 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died at 5:00 A.M., Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ, was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church and was a Sunday School teacher for many years.
Fred was a retired teacher, principal, athletic director and head coach of boy’s basketball, boy’s and girl’s track, boy’s cross country, and boy’s and girl’s golf at Taylor County High School.
He was inducted into the Fifth Region Basketball Hall of Fame and the Kentucky Boy’s Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. His basketball teams won four regional championships.
Fred also was former Taylor County Judge Executive and was president of the Kentucky County Judge/Executive Association. He was a member of Honorable Order Of Kentucky Colonels.
He united in marriage to Shirley Caulk Waddle March 24, 1956 and she preceded him in death January 20, 2017.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Bill Edwards of Campbellsville; one grandson, Logan Edwards of Louisville; one brother, Edwin “Eddie” Waddle of Chattanooga, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 3:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, August 5, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dan Durham and Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GREEN RIVER MINISTRIES OR TAYLOR COUNTY GOOD SAMARITANS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Jeffrey Alan Vaughn

Posted by on Aug 2, 2019

Jeffrey Alan Vaughn of Glendale, formerly of Campbellsville, son of Helen Newton Vaughn and the late John W. “Bill” Vaughn, was born June 20, 1955 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:35 A.M., Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Louisville. Age: 64
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Jeffrey enjoyed remodeling properties as he was very artistic and creative.
He was a caring and compassionate person for both people and animals.
He is survived by his mother, Helen Newton Vaughn of Campbellsville; one brother, David Vaughn and wife, Dawn of Bradford, Tennessee; three nieces and two nephews: Cody Rose, Tara Reynolds and husband, Gauge, Garrett Rose, Lacy Jo Vaughn and Ruby Vaughn, all of Tennessee and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 1:00 – 4:00 P.M., Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 4:00 P.M., Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Earl West
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE TAYLOR COUNTY GOOD SAMARITANS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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