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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Sep 4, 2017
Algusta “Gus” Benningfield, of Campbellsville, died Sunday, September 3, 2017 in Louisville following a sudden illness.
He was born in Marion County to the late Omer and Exie Mae Reynolds Benningfield on January 25, 1933. He was 84 years, 7 months and 8 days of age.
Gus worked for 37 ½ years for Fruit of the Loom and farmed in his spare time. After retirement, he took up mowing lawns which he still continued to do. Because of his kind deeds for his neighbors, he was affectionately known as the “Mayor of Meadowbrook”. Many people will remember him for passing out peppermints to all he met. He also enjoyed woodworking and feeding the birds and wildlife that visited their backyard.
He was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church where he was a member of the Lowell Harris Sunday School Class who will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
On January 28, 1954, he married his wife of 63 years, Bettie Chelf who survives. Also surviving are two brothers, Omer Benningfield, Jr. and his wife, Juanita and Ronald E. Benningfield and his wife, Imogene, both of Finley and five sisters, Lucille Ellis of Lebanon, Lena Mae Gupton, Pauline Judd and her husband, Gene, Pansey Barnett and Wanda Beck and her husband, David, all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services for Gus Benningfield will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 7th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral with Dr. James Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery with casket bearers being, Joe DeSpain, Joe Luckett, Ben Aaron, Clarence Wilson, Randell Skaggs, Dixie Hamilton and Wayne Sprowles.
The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Capital Campaign at Campbellsville Baptist Church or Gideon Bibles.
For on-line condolences please go to: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1162/Algusta-Benningfield/obituary.html#tribute-start
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 2, 2017
 Zach Summers of Campbellsville, formerly of Casey County son of Jayme Summers, was born March 17, 1994 in Boyle County, Kentucky. He died at 8:15 P.M., Friday, September 1, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 23
Zach was a former Fire Fighter and EMT with Casey, Green and Taylor Counties. He also operated his own lawn mowing service for several years.
Everyone that knew Zach would tell you how much he loved fishing and how big of a UK fan he was. Above all that was his love for Hadley, she was his everything and what kept him fighting.
He united in marriage to Alyssa Avery May 12, 2014
Besides his wife, Alyssa Summers, he is survived by one daughter, Hadley Summers of Campbellsville; father and step-mother, Jayme and Gloria Summers of Mannsville; two sisters and four brothers: Miranda Summers of Clementsville, Faith Vaught, Ben Vaught of Moreland, Zach Grider of Liberty, Ronnie Summers of Clementsville and P.J. Summers of Mannsville; grandparents, Ronnie and Eileen Summers of Clementsville; two nieces: Remi Summers of Clementsville and Autumn Grider of Liberty; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Billy and Nicki Avery of Canmer; lifelong friend, Mikey Luttrell of Liberty and all his family at Green County EMS.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandmother, Mary Rogers.
VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Greg Whitlow
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CAMPBELLSVILLE TOYS FOR TOTS OR HOSPARUS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 2, 2017
 Tommy O. Durham of Campbellsville, son of Mike Durham and Sandy Watson Durham, was born September 7, 1965 in Taylor County. He died Friday, September 1, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 51
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Tommy was very handy and could be called on to repair many different things.
He is survived by two sons: Phil Durham of Campbellsville and Austin Durham of Bowling Green; three grandchildren: Kayden Durham, Cooper Durham and Kensley Durham of Campbellsville; his parents: Mike and Sandy Durham of Campbellsville; two sisters: Bobbie Kaye Holmes and Misty Cartwright of Campbellsville; and many other relatives and friends.
VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James E. Jones
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Aug 30, 2017
Mary Catherine Williams, of Campbellsville died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in Elizabethtown at Hardin Memorial Hospital following an illness at the age of 84 years, 9 months and 24 days. She was born on November 6, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky to the late Charlie Murphy and Mary Harlean Edwards Davis.
Known as Aunt Kai, by many, she retired from Fruit of the Loom after 23 years of service. She was a member of Pleasant Union Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Missionary Board.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Ernest Williams, Sr. on November 27, 2014; a son, Walter L. Williams, a daughter, Dorothy Ann Williams, a granddaughter, Temigi Scott and a brother, Charles Davis.
She is survived by her children, Chester Ernest Williams, Jr. and his wife, Patricia Mae, Barbara Williams, George Thomas Williams, James “J.D.” Williams, Lisa Scott and her husband, Mike and Stephanie Williams White, all of Campbellsville, Mary Elizabeth Williams, of Radcliff and Terry Keith Williams of Anderson, Indiana; nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters, Susie Lee Hardin, Joe Davis, Rose Spencer and Ruth Ann Davis, all of Indianapolis, Ida Smith and her husband, Garfield of Richmond, James Davis and his wife, Sara of Atlanta and Marie Tardy of DeRidder, Louisiana.
Funeral services for Mary Catherine Williams will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 5th at the Pleasant Union Missionary Baptist Church with the eulogy by Rev. Michael Caldwell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family request visitation on Tuesday at the church prior to the service after 11:00 a.m.
Serving as pallbearers are Dwaron Williams, Anthony Williams, Terrill Williams, Robert Porter, Dayton Williams, Phil Williams, James Johnson and Eddie Hazelwood.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
For online condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1161/Mary-Williams/service-information.html#content-start
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Aug 29, 2017
Ben L. “Bengy” Bright, age 49 years, 11 months, of Campbellsville, died on Monday, August 28, 2017, in Campbellsville.
He was born on September 28, 1967, the son of the late Daniel Lloyd and Peggy June Rakes Bright. A mechanic at Sapp’s Diesel, he enjoyed doing body work and painting cars in his spare time. He also loved spending time with his 4 grandchildren.
Bengy is survived by his wife, Melissa Ann Winkler Bright, a daughter, Brittany Rainwater and her husband Jason and four grandchildren, Briley Sapp, Colton Sapp, Caleb Rainwater and Reagan Rainwater all of Campbellsville.
Funeral Services for Ben L. “Bengy” Bright will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 1:00 p.m., at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Fellow Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Green River Memorial Cemetery with casket bearers being, Troy Coomer, Jared Coomer, Gary Robertson, Rudy Rucker, Stacy Loy and Tim Tungate.
The family request visitation on Thursday, August 31, from 5-8 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
For online condolences: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1160/Ben-Bright/obituary.html#tribute-start
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 28, 2017
 Mr. Larry Junior Cox of Campbellsville passed from this life on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an extended illness. Born on July 31, 1951 to the late L.A. and Helen (Dudgeon) Cox, he was 66 years and 27 days of age. Mr. Cox professed faith in Christ and was a member of Farmers Chapel Church of God. He was a truck driver and retired from RoadWay Freight with several million safely-driven miles behind him. He loved his family and being around people, and was a regular at Druther’s Restaurant.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Peggy (Price) Cox of Campbellsville,
One son: Michael Cox and wife Amanda of Greensburg,
A sister and brother: Wanda Cox of Campbellsville, and Tim Cox and wife Tammy of Indianapolis, Indiana,
Two grandchildren: Reece Cox and Briley Cox, both of Greensburg,
A brother-in-law: Bobby Price and wife Monica of Campbellsville,
A sister-in-law: Beverly Davis of Campbellsville,
And a host of extended family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three siblings, Barbara Cowherd, Chris Pile, and Terry Cox, and a sister-in-law, Janet Campbell.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Cox on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Colin McDaniel will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 29, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 CST).
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 25, 2017
 Arnold Ray Pierce, the son of the late Homer and Ella Jessie Pierce, was born May 3, 1940 in Columbia and departed this life on Friday, August 25, 2017 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 77 years of age.
He was a former factory worker and was of the Baptist Faith. Arnold loved watching western movies and wrestling.
Survivors include three daughters: Jean Reagan and husband Philip of Paris, TN, Kimberly Pierce of Lebanon, KY and Tracie Watson and husband Kyle of Hendersonville, TN; two sisters: Dorothy Cowan and Louise Murrell both of Columbia; two brothers: H.E. Pierce of Scottsville and Bobby Pierce of TN.
Also surviving are four grandchildren: Cody Pierce, Hunter Reagan, Levon Watson and Julie Watson; three great-grandchildren: Lilith Pierce, Isaac Pierce and Amelia Reagan and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, her was preceded in death by two brothers: Raymond Pierce, Earl Pierce and a sister: Pearl Hammon.
The funeral service for Arnold Ray Pierce will be conducted Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST 12 CST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with cremation to follow.
Visitation after 11 AM EST 10 AM CST on Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home or in the help link on www.lrpetty.com
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 24, 2017
 Mr. Charles Arvid Cusumano of Campbellsville was born in Newark, New Jersey on October 23, 1943 to the late Carl VanMiller and Edith Ann-Marie (Johnson) Cusumano. He departed this life on Wednesday, August 24, 2017 at his home after an extended illness. He was 73 years, 10 months, and 1 day of age. He was a Physician’s Assistant and was employed at the Taylor Regional Hospital and a retiree of the Muhlenberg Community Hospital. A graduate of the inaugural class of Physician’s Assistants at Cornell University, Mr. Cusumano was a well-traveled, educated, creative, and caring man, and he opened his heart and home to several friends and international students. He was married to his sweetheart, Sandra (Foos) Cusumano, over 37 years. She survives. He was a talented drummer with a passion for “big band” music of the 1920’s and 30’s, an avid Chicago Bears fan, and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was a former professor for the University of Kentucky, a founding Fellow of the Cornell Weill PA program, and a member of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and the Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants, and several other professional organizations.
Besides his wife, he is also survived by:
Two children: Carl Alexander of Deland, Florida, and Andrea Meryl of Edgewater, Florida,
A sister: Lisa Knight of Atlantic Highlnds, New Jersey,
A brother: Robert Cusumano and wife Mary Patrice of Marshfield, Massachusetts,
A niece and nephew: Jocelyn Renee Knight and Eduardo Torres, both of New Jersey,
Four grandchildren: Katlyn Allen, Carmen Cusumano, Raelyn Cusumano, and Rhiannon Cusumano,
A close buddy and former brother-in-law: Albert “Bo” Knight of Maplewood, New Jersey,
Friends and international students: Helene Edflak, Ingella Strindvall, Lisa Rieman, Maxi Gehrmann, and Gloria Laforgia,
And a host of other relatives and close friends.
Mr. Cusumano chose cremation, and there will be a private family service at a later date in New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River or the Arrow Foundation Pet Rescue. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Aug 23, 2017
Sharen N. Skaggs, 76 years and 4 months of age, of Campbellsville died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Campbellsville.
She worked for Fruit of the Loom for 33 years. Sharen was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. She loved to dance and looked forward to Friday nights when they would go out dancing.
A daughter of the late Jim and Elsie Nolting Peace, she was born on April 23, 1941 in Illinois. Sharen was preceded in death by a daughter, Velda Ann Peace and two sisters, Gale Peace and her twin, Karen Ketchum.
She is survived by her husband, Bernie Skaggs; a daughter, Joyce Murphy and her husband, Terry of Finley; two sons, Scott Wilson and his wife, Kathy of Clay City and Randy Wilson of Louisville; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. A sister, Zola Angelo and brother, Ronnie Peace, both of Illinois also survive.
Funeral services for Sharen Skaggs will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 25th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, officiated by Bro. Tony Franklin. Burial will follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 24th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Feed the Children which can be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left on her tribute website at LyonDeWittBerry.com .
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 22, 2017
 Mrs. Janice Fay Henderson of Campbellsville passed from this life on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at her home after a sudden illness. Daughter to the late Joe McKinney and Lottie White, she was 80 years, 3 months, and 8 days of age. Mrs. Henderson was married to James R. Henderson, who preceded her in death. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. She was a retiree of the Taylor Regional Hospital, where she had worked several years in the housekeeping department.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
One son: Robert Henderson and wife Charlena of Campbellsville,
Two daughters: Margo Henderson of Louisville, and Elizabeth Henderson of Campbellsville,
Three grandchildren: Christina Henderson, Rachel Rogers, and Evan Michael Henderson,
And a host of other family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Henderson on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Kent Ashby will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, 3890 Spurlington Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 23, after 10:00 AM until time for the funeral.
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