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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 7, 2019

Johnnie Pennington of Mannsville, son of the late Vance Pennington and Helen Belton Pennington, was born April 7, 1938 in Casey County, Kentucky. He died at 9:15 A.M., Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mannsville Christian Church.
Johnnie retired his comb and shears after over sixty years of telling stories and sharing laughs with all who sat in his chair. For more than fifty years, if you couldn’t find him in the barbershop, he could be found selling cars from his lot. Johnnie served on the school board for twenty-one years and was also a member of the Elkhorn Masonic Lodge #568 F&AM. His smile and wave will always be remembered in the Mannsville Community and his good natured personality will be missed.
He united in marriage to Dorothy Larimore in 1963.
Besides his wife, Dorothy Pennington of Campbellsville, he is survived by three sons and one daughter: Barry Pennington and wife, Rhonda, Terry Pennington, Brad Pennington and Bridgett Rodgers and husband, Ricky of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Olivia Feltner and husband, Matt, Gabby Benningfield and husband, Clay, Braxton Pennington and Joey Benham; one step grandson, Clint Rodgers and wife, Elizabeth; six great-grandchildren: Lenox Feltner, Ledger Feltner, Penny Benningfield, Ellie Benningfield, Amaurie Benham and Ivory Benham; three step great-grandchildren: Cailie Rodgers, Edward Rodgers and Grant Rodgers; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters: Myra Roberts March 19, 2001 and Margaret Gabehart September 10, 2008 and a step-grandson, Christopher Robin “Buzz” Rodgers August 30, 2018.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, August 9, 2019 Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Kenny Dotson and Bro. Jimmie Knifley
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 7, 2019
Terry Lynn Peters, the son of the late Sheridan and Josephine (Wright) Peters, was born Wednesday, July 1, 1959 in Taylor County and departed this life on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Louisville at the Kindred Hospital. He was 60 years, 1 month and 6 days of age.
He was a former apartment complex maintenance worker and attended the Saloma Baptist Church with his step-mom Frances.
He enjoyed trap shooting and hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his step-mom: Frances Peters of Campbellsville; a sister: Lisa Peters of Louisville; his step-brother: Greg Wise and wife Susan of Campbellsville and a cousin: Debbie Stiles of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for Terry Lynn Peters will be Friday, August 8, 2019 at the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville with burial to follow.
Bro. John Chowning will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 12:00 P.M. on Friday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home 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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home 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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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 4, 2019
Mr. Anthony Wayne “Tony” Edelen of Campbellsville was born on June 27, 1955 to the late Gus and Flossie (Cox) Edelen. He passed from this life on Friday, August 2, 2019 at his home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by those he loved.
Mr. Edelen was a family man and had a soft spot for kids and animals. He loved to spend time playing PlayStation or watching NASCAR with them, or teaching them about guns and shooting. His big heart will be dearly missed.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Melissa “Missy” (Hicks) Edelen,
Eight children: Jessica Settles and husband Jeremy of Campbellsville, Caitlyn Bradley and husband Jason of Perryville, and Bret Cowherd and wife Chelse, Klairissa Davis and husband Austin, MaKena Edelen, Aliya Edelen, Ryker Edelen, and Reese Edelen, all of Campbellsville,
Five siblings,
Five grandchildren: Lexi, Kameron, Kadyn, Khloe, and Everly,
A special cousin: Allen Cox of Louisville,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Edelen on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. Bro. Dickie Rogers will be officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Frances de Sales Cemetery, Spurlington Rd, Campbellsville.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 6, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 4, 2019
Mr. Dennis Michael Gribbins of Campbellsville passed fro this life on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his home after an extended illness. Born to the late Gilbert and Edna (Walls) Gribbins on September 27, 1949, he was 69 years, ten months, and 4 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Gribbins was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps, and was a member of the American Legion Post 63 in Nicholasville.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
One son: Michael Todd Gribbins of Lancaster,
A grandson: Levi Gribbins,
A close friend and former spouse: Bernice Obradovich of Lancaster,
And a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters: Carolyn Huddleston and Kathryn Swafford.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Gribbins on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 1:30 PM at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery, 6980 Danville Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356. Bro. Gary Noe will be officiating.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home 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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home 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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home 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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jul 31, 2019

Lois McAnelly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late George William Money and Commie Justus Sullivan Money, was born August 30, 1935 in Green County, Kentucky. She died at 1:43 A.M., Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
Lois was a retired vice-president with First Federal Savings Bank with thirty-four years of service.
She united in marriage to Guy McAnelly July 19, 1957 and he preceded her in death September 13, 2015.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Mark Wigley of Acworth, Georgia; one grandson, Evan McAnelly Wigley of Acworth, Georgia; two brothers and three sisters: Gene Money and wife, Delores, Eleanor Hedgespeth and husband, Lilburn and Cora Faulkner of Campbellsville, Sue Sandidge and husband, Terry and Junior Money and wife, Sue Ellen of Buffalo; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Alan Glen McAnelly June 30, 1966.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. Paul Patton
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE CAMPBELLSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH BUILDING FUND OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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