Philip Thompson

Posted by on Sep 17, 2017

Philip Thompson of Campbellsville, son of the late Jimmie Alva Thompson and Bessie Emma Whitlock Thompson was born July 15, 1954 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 1:50 P.M., Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 63
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
He was a devoted employee of Overhead Door for some forty six years and was a lifelong farmer. In Philip’s spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a former Club House member of the American Legion Post 82.
He united in marriage to Pam Gabehart June 28, 1980.
Besides his wife, Pam Thompson, he is survived by two brothers and four sisters:
Gilbert Thompson of Glasgow, Jean Burkhead and husband, Jodie, Becky Spratt, Patricia Gray and husband, Donnie, Terry Thompson and wife, Betty and Hilda Bell and companion, Mike Maupin; a brother-in-law, Ernie Gabehart and wife, Hilda; a sister-in-law, Sue Simpson and husband, Jeff all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, September, 18, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September, 19, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Jim Collison III and Bro. Brent Gupton

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO TAYLOR COUNTY GOOD SAMARITANS OR HOSPARUS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Freddy Scott “Scotty” Jennings, 78

Posted by on Sep 15, 2017

Mr. Freddy Scott “Scotty” Jennings of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Born on July 14, 1939 to the late Fred and Elizabeth (Brannock) Jennings, he was 78 years and 2 months of age. Mr. Jennings professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville First Church of God. As a young man, he served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a retired salesman and manager for Key Finance in Campbellsville, a grocery store in Indiana, and Purcell’s Office Supply and Chandler’s Office Supply in Campbellsville. He loved to have fun and was constantly teasing those around him. He took pleasure in watching UK basketball, playing cards, fishing, or working in the yard, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Aniece Jennings of Campbellsville,

Two daughters: Thea Harden of Campbellsville, and CeeCee Daugerty and husband Mike of Campbellsville,

Four grandchildren: Andrew Gilbert of Campbellsville, Rachael Gilbert of Campbellsville, Amelia Carey and husband Chris of Walton, and Mallory Sluder and husband Anthony of Campbellsville,

Two great-grandchildren: Hunter Sluder and Kaiden Sluder,

Several cousins, including the Parker family and Carl Jennings,

And a host of other friends and relatives.

At the request of Mr. Jennings, cremation was chosen. There will be a memorial service to honor his life on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Evan Tedder will be officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veteran’s Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, September 16, from 12:00 noon until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the First United Methodist Church Youth Group. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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Nadine Milsap

Posted by on Sep 13, 2017

Nadine Milsap of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Richard Sallee and Sylvia Livesay Sallee, was born July 6, 1939, in Bellflower, Illinois. She died at 7:35 A.M., Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 78
She professed faith in Christ and attended the First Church of God.
Nadine united in marriage to Harold Milsap August 31, 1958 and he preceded her in death March 18, 2010.
She was a member of the Pitman Chapter #157 Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by two daughters: Penny Henning and husband, Brian of Shepherdsville and Tammy Jo Milsap and significant other, Ronnie Fick of Cox’s Creek; two grandchildren: Mandy Ashby of Shepherdsville and Jill White and husband, Jacob of Lawrenceburg; one step-grandchild, Dylan Henning of Shepherdsville; one great-grandson, Samuel White of Lawrenceburg; one sister, Willine Bowman of Campbellsville; and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Doris Huff.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Friday, September 15, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Evan Tedder
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR FIRST CHURCH OF GOD AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Barbara Reynolds

Posted by on Sep 12, 2017

Barbara Reynolds of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Edmond Bault and Virginia Perkins Bault Askren, was born October 1, 1936, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 3:18 P.M., Monday, September 11, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 80
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Zion Church of God.
Barbara united in marriage to Kenneth Reynolds and he preceded her in death.
She was a retired childcare provider having helped raise numerous children over the years.
She loved all of her pets, especially her Chihuahua dogs.
She is survived by one daughter and one son: Debbie Reynolds of Columbia and Roger Bault and wife, Cindy of Knoxville, Tennessee; special aunt, Loretta Sharp of Campbellsville; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Dale Bault and her step-father, John Askren, whom she loved dearly.
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VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Harold Dupps
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Floyd G. Hash

Posted by on Sep 11, 2017

Floyd G. Hash of Campbellsville, son of the late James Arthur Hash and Emma Jane Nelson Hash was born February 12, 1923 in Larue County, Kentucky. He died at 3:56 P.M., Sunday, September 10, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 94
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army as a tank crewman and received The American Theater Ribbon, Purple Heart Medal, World War II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medal.
He was a retired educator in the Taylor County School System.
He united in marriage to Frances Hedgespeth December 25, 1945 and she preceded him in death December 4, 2009.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Loretta Hash of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Garin Hash and wife, Tammy and Griffin Hash and wife, Adrienne and four great-grandchildren: Austin Bradley Hash, Arren Michael Hash, Gracyne Rose Hash and William Seth Hash all of Campbellsville; three brothers-in law: Forster Hedgespeth and wife, Lula Mae, Lilburn Hedgespeth and wife, Eleanor and Ralph Hedgespeth and wife, Galoris of Campbellsville and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by nine brothers and one sister: William Franklin “Jim” Hash, Walter Earl Hash, Herbert Elmer Hash, Thomas Edison Hash, Carl Jackson Hash, Clarence Redmon Hash, Hershel A. Hash, Garnett Lee Hash, Claudie Hash and Ruth Erma Hash Thompson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones and Rev. Larry Rowell with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Alicia Pearle Whitehead, 74

Posted by on Sep 10, 2017

Mrs. Alicia Pearle Whitehead, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Glenn and Florence Theimkey Church, was born Friday, November 13, 1942 in Almont, Michigan and departed this life on Saturday, September, 9, 2017 in Louisville at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center. She was 74 years, 9 months and 28 days of age and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Whitehead is survived by a son and two daughters: Shawn Whithead, Shari Whitehead and Sharlet Whitehead and a chosen son: Stephen Sushynsky all of Campbellsville.
A brother: Fred Church and wife Pat of Michigan.
Three grandsons: Ryan Schultz Whitehead, Shane Whitehead and Logan Whitehead all of Michigan and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: John Nathan Whitehead on December 22, 2008.
A memorial service for Mrs. Alicia Pearle Whitehead will be conducted at a later date in Michigan.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

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Eural G. “Jeff” Jeffries

Posted by on Sep 9, 2017

Eural G. “Jeff” Jeffries of Campbellsville, son of the late Roy Hobert Jeffries and Flora Mae Davis Jeffries was born October 14, 1927 in Green County, Kentucky. He died at 4:30 P.M., Friday, September 8, 2017 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Age: 89
He professed faith in Christ and attended Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of WWII having served his country honorably in the United States Army during the occupation of Japan.
Before his retirement he was a truck driver and mechanic.
Jeff could fix anything and got great pleasure from helping family and friends with repairs. His greatest desire was to see all of his family profess faith in Christ so they could have a big reunion in heaven.
He united in marriage to Norma Jean Gabehart March 7, 1970.
Besides his wife, Norma Jean Jeffries of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters and one son: Michelle Jeffries of Campbellsville, Karen Vincent of Louisville and Tommy Jeffries of Plano, Texas; two step-children, Karen Mackin and husband Danny and David Scheler of Louisville; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother: Mary “Matt” Bishop, Vera Opal Davenport and James L. Jeffries.
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VISITATION: 5:00P.M.-8:00P.M., Monday, September 11, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Walters

BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery

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Madlyn Parrott

Posted by on Sep 8, 2017

Madlyn Parrott of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Sammy T. Benningfield and Rennie Lovelace Short Benningfield, was born October 22, 1918, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 3:17 A.M., Friday, September 8, 2017 in Danville. Age: 98
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Madlyn united in marriage to Rev. Henry T. Parrott December 24, 1936 and he preceded her in death October 10, 2007. She served her Lord faithfully along with her minster husband having once told him wherever the Lord led him she would follow. She had a heart for missions and wanted everyone to know Jesus as their savior. She saved and gave generously to the missons offerings.
She loved and was loved dearly by her family. She showed her love by cooking amazing meals that left both body and soul refreshed.
She is survived by two sons and four daughters: Norman (Margaret)Parrott of Campbellsville, Ronald David (Judy)Parrott of Richmond, Lynda Spoonamore of Lexington, Jan (Gene) Robinson of Burgin, Pam White of Makanda, Illinois, and Gayle Parrott (Joe Curl) of Covington, Louisiana; fourteen grandchildren: Brad (Staria) Robinson, Bryan (Lynn) Robinson, Carla (Jimmy Merideth) Johnson, Gary (Melinda) Parrott, Steve ( Isabelle) Ratliff , Lynn (Tom) Uram, Julie Spoonamore, Teresa (Adam) Brumfield, Craig Parrott, Michael White, Aimee Williams, Laurel ( Bryan) Halim, Alison Curl and Nick Curl; eighteen great-grandchildren: Katie Robinson, Ben Robinson, Billy Johnson, Cathi Sue Johnson, Chelsea Howard, Jordan (Greg) Lobb, Sami Jo Parrott, Callie Parrott, Ben Parrott, Van Brumfield, Abigale Williams, Aurora Williams, Sarah Preston, Casey Robinson, Cassandra Ratliff, Jonathan Ratliff, Nathan Merideth, Kara Merideth; eight great-great-grandchildren: Alex Howard, Alyssa Howard, Brayden Dyer, Ava Howard, Maggie Couch, Jace Brewer, Olive Curl and Skylar Robinson; two brothers and two sisters: Rev. Ralph Benningfield of Sparta, Tennessee, Eldon ( Judy) Benningfield and Juanita (Lenny) Newton of Campbellsville and Shirley Coffey of Greensburg and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends including her beloved caregivers at Charleston Healthcare Center of Danville.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Ann Parrott in infancy; one brother and four sisters: Glenn Benningfield, Jenny Underwood, Ruby Morris, Majeal Hutchins and Dewel Richerson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dave Walters and Rev. Doug Benningfield

BURIAL: Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church Cemetery

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

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Geneva Hunt, 84

Posted by on Sep 8, 2017

Mrs. Geneva (Pierce) Hunt, daughter of the late Roscoe and Mattie (Brewer) Hunt, was born on March 28, 1933 in Taylor County. She departed this life on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her home, being 84 years, 5 months, and 10 days of age. Mrs. Hunt professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She had worked at the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville several years, but her calling in life was to be a wife, mother, and grandmother. In her spare time, she loved to read or raise flowers, and considered yard sales and auctions social events as well as a place to find a good bargain or two.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband of nearly 67 years: Edward Hunt,

Two children: Phyllis Sallee and husband Eddie, and David Hunt and special friend Kaye Hunt and her children, all of Campbellsville,

Three siblings: Louise Manasco and husband Jesse, and Juanita Perkins, all of Campbellsville, and Kenny Pierce and wife Shirley of Greensburg,

Two granddaughters: Samantha Arnold and husband Chad, and Andrea Smith, both of Campbellsville,

Four great-grandchildren: Maddox, Kinley, Caroline, and Avery,

A sister-in-law: Gertrude Sprowles of Campbellsville,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Hunt on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 12:00 noon in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Freddy Thompson will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 9 after 11:00 AM until time for the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Building Fund or the Galilean Children’s Home. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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Roger Withers, age 69

Posted by on Sep 8, 2017

Roger Dale Withers, 69 years, four months and one day of age of Campbellsville, died Thursday, September 7, 2017, at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born on May 6, 1948 in Russell County to the late Arno and Jane Eades Withers.  His mother died when he was just one-year old and he later came to know his late step-mother, Marie Withers as “Mom”.  A truck driver, he drove for Pyles Concrete for the ten years prior to his retirement.  While he was able, he liked to fish and enjoyed spending time with his dogs.  More recently he enjoyed spending time on Facebook.

Roger is survived by his wife, Linda Chelf Withers and two sons, Jeff Padilla and wife Rhonda of Russell Springs and Steve Cave and wife Maren of Atlanta, GA.   Also surviving are three grandchildren, Mariah Johnson, Jayden Padilla, Noah Padilla and siblings, Shirley Withers, Larry Withers and wife, Linda, David Withers and wife, Rosemary, Judy Chenoweth and husband, Jason and Clara Withers all of Russell Springs.

Funeral Service for Roger Dale Withers will be Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Hugh Withers officiating.  Serving as casket bearers will be Brent Vaught, Ben Vaught, Davy Withers, Jr., Dale Burton, Scott Chelf and Kevin Bryant.  His grandchildren, Mariah Johnson, Jayden Padilla and Noah Padilla will be honorary casket bearers.   Burial to will follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For on-line condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1165/Roger-Withers/obituary.html#tribute-start

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