Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 3, 2025
Mary Mings of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Welby L. Allen and Creola Bowen Allen, was born February 9, 1937 in Knifley, Adair County, Kentucky. She passed away at 1:41 a.m., January 2, 2025, at Celebration Villa Personal Care Home in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, at the age of 87.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church and was a retired Educator in the Commonwealth of KY, having served as a librarian for Taylor County High School and a Third Grade Teacher for Campbellsville Elementary School. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Campbellsville College, her Master’s Degree in Education and a Rank 1 Certification from Western Kentucky University.
Mary is survived by one son: James A. Mings and wife, Elaine, of Zelienople, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren: Carole Elaine Webb and husband Paul of Beavercreek, OH and Sarah Elizabeth Hart and husband, Stephen of Beaver Falls, PA; six great-grandchildren: Ellia Paige Hart, Mia Claire Hart, Emery Faith Hart, Jon Christian Webb, Austin Webb, Elijah Webb and one great-great-grandson: Jameson Webb; three brothers and two sisters: Charles W.R. Allen and wife, P.J, of Greenwood, IN, W. J. (Joe) Allen and wife, Marti of New Castle, IN, Wayne Allen of Newburgh, IN, Maxine Howard of Louisville, KY, and Georgia Polston of Fairland, IN; one sister-in-law Nina Chelf of Louisville, KY; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Mary was preceeded in death by her husband of 52 years; Maurice Mings (m. 1953 – 2005) and her husband of 11 years; Lewis Hardin, (m. 2008 – 2019). She was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Cecil Thomas Allen, Carlton Glenn Allen, Ruth Elizabeth Brown, and Veronica Gordon.
Mary was a strong proponent of the public school system in Kentucky dedicating her career to her students and fellow teachers and staff. She was also a strong witness for the Gospel, sharing Christ freely with her friends and relatives. Further, she was passionate about her church, giving freely of her time and money to its success. Her family meant everything to her, thus she could be found spending every minute possible with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, making years of memories.
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FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Woodlawn Christian Church in Campbellsville, Rev. Fella Wilson, Presiding. Visitation at 11:00 A.M., also at the church
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 1, 2025
LORENE McNEAR CAUDELL
Lorene McNear Caudell of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Theodore Benningfield and Stella Cave Benningfield, was born November 28, 1928 in Monmouth, Illinois. She died at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 96
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville First Church of God.
Lorene dedicated her life to being a housewife. She loved her family and church family and was an amazing cake decorator. She enjoyed flowers and her independence, taking care of things herself for as long as she was able.
Lorene united in marriage to Bro. William Damon McNear March 4, 1950 and he preceded her in death January 20, 1998. She later united in marriage to Herbert Caudell November 9, 2007 and he preceded her in death August 4, 2016.
She is survived by one daughter and two sons: Gail Merritt and husband, Gary and Greg McNear and wife, Brenda of Campbellsville and Alan McNear of New York City; three grandchildren: Marty McNear and wife, Stacy, Chris McNear, Jessica Brown and husband, Caleb; four great-grandchildren: Kasey Gribbins, Dallas Gribbins, Malaya McNear and Kaden McNear; one brother and two sisters: Garnett Benningfield and Virginia Borders of Bowling Green and Regina Albright and husband Leon of North Manchester, Indiana; special friend: Carolyn Taylor; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Mcnear and one brother and two sisters: Charles Benningfield, Jane Thompson and Brenda Norman.
VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, January 6, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, January 6, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Evan Tedder
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 30, 2024
Donna Kessler Davis of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James E. Kessler and Helen Reece Kessler, was born June 21, 1950 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 9:19 A.M., Saturday, December 28, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 74
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
Donna was a retired medical assistant with Dr. Ewing’s office.
She united in marriage to William Davis July 4, 1968.
Besides her husband, William Davis of Campbellsville, Donna is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jeremiah and Tabetha Davis of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Elliott Kessler Davis and wife, Kierra of Campbellsville and Evan Shofner Davis and wife, Sara of Jackson, Tennessee; two great-grandsons: Grayson Kessler Davis and Karson Miller Davis; one sister, Tammy Cox and husband, Greg of Campbellsville; one niece and one nephew: Sarah Cornette and husband, Jordan of Danville and Eli Cox and wife, Carissa of Lexington and many other relatives and friends.
Donna was also preceded in death by a son, Joshua R. Davis April 25, 2013.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
Cremation was chosen by the family and a memorial graveside service will be held at a later date.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 28, 2024
WILMA JEAN WISE
Wilma Jean Wise of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Webster and Ida Darnell Webster, was born February 17, 1937 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 11:33 A.M., Friday, December 27, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 87
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.
Wilma was a retired schoolteacher with the Taylor County School System.
She united in marriage to Valus Wise November 21, 1962 and he preceded her in death March 19, 1998.
Wilma is survived by one son and two daughters: Brian Wise and wife, Jennifer of Charlotte, North Carolina, Jennifer Preston and husband, David of Lexington and Leah Bertram and husband, John of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Nicholas Miller, Joseph Miller and wife, Nicole, Adam Wise and fiancé, Kerrnya Dort, Grace Dickens and husband, Jacob and Benjamin Bertram and fiancé, Catherine Allen; one great-grandchild: Naomi Miller; two sisters-in-law: Gladys Roberts and Patricia Webster; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister: William Webster, Robert Webster, Lawrence Webster, Henry Webster, Thomas Webster and Ailene James.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Brent Gupton
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 27, 2024
Jason Bartholomew Lee of Campbellsville, son of Jim Bob Lee and Juanita Wooten Lee, was born October 27, 1985 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 4:36 A.M., Sunday, December 22, 2024 in Campbellsville. Age: 39
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Jason was employed as a truck driver.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jason had a good heart, loved to joke and kid around and would give anyone the shirt off his back.
Jason is survived by two sons and two daughters: Jordan Blake Lee, Austin William Lee, Ceroara Destiny Lee and Dayanna Winter Lee and fiancée, David Grenot; his parents, Jim Bob and Juanita Lee of Campbellsville; the mother of his children, Crystal Lee; two sisters: Marsha Johnson and fiancée, Joseph Mattingly of Lebanon, Jaimie Bright and husband, Rodney of Elizabethtown; special nieces and nephews: Tristan Johnson, Samantha Johnson, BryLee Bright, Kinsey Bright, Syndney Bright; great-niece, Ella Rosa Johnson and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon, Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 12:00 Noon, Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones
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