INA FORD HUMPHRESS OBITUARY

Posted by on Aug 14, 2021

Mrs. Ina Ford Humphress, 83, of Elkhorn, Kentucky, daughter of the late Rue L. Ford and Bertha (Callahan) Ford, was born January 30th, 1938, in Taylor County and departed this life peacefully and surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, August 13th, 2021, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky.

She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Christie Chapel United Methodist Church in Knifley, Kentucky.

Mrs. Ina, known as “Ma” to her loving family and the community had the sweetest soul ever.  She was a very special lady to all who knew her and will be missed terribly.  She had a love for flowers especially blue ones and a passion for bluebirds.  She had battled cancer four times in her life.

Mrs. Ina worked at Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and retired after forty plus years of employment.

She united in marriage to Richard Kenneth Humphress on June 11th, 1955, who precedes her in death on January 4th, 2009.

Survived by two sons: Vernon Humphress and wife, Debbie; and Alvin Humphress and his wife, Marsha, both of Elkhorn, Kentucky.

Four grandchildren:  Amy Humphress of Casey Creek; Andrea Farmer and her husband, Jason, of Campbellsville; Amanda Burress and her husband, Adam, of Elkhorn; and Leigh Ann Humphress of Elkhorn.

Five great-grandchildren:  Kylee Bardin and Aubree Bardin of Casey Creek; Jacey Farmer of Campbellsville; Elly Farmer of Campbellsville; and Peyton Burress of Elkhorn.

Three brothers:  Carl Ford and wife, Carol of Knifley; Gary Ford and wife, Pauline of Campbellsville; and Eric Ford and wife, Jennifer of Campbellsville.

Three sisters:  Galoris Hedgespeth and her husband, Ralph of Campbellsville; Shirley James of Indiana; and Lana Ford of Campbellsville.

Besides her parents and her husband, Mrs. Ina is preceded in death by:

One infant son:  Keith Richard Humphress, May 2nd, 1956.

Six sisters:  Ruby McDonald, Ena Hicks, Wilma Combs, Anita Elmore, Marsa Cox, and Zilpha Reece.

Three brothers:  Rue L. Ford, Jr., Ray Ford, and Daniel Ford.

VISITATION:  Monday, August 16th, 2021, from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Tuesday, August 17th, 2021, at 11am EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Ina Ford Humphress at our funeral home.  May God bless you. 

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Juanita Newton

Posted by on Aug 14, 2021

JUANITA NEWTON

Juanita Newton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Sammie T. Benningfield and Rinnie L. Short Benningfield was born April 15, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:33 P.M., Friday, August 13, 2021 at her home. Age: 91
She professed faith in Christ and was a devoted member of Good Hope Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and was active in the Women’s Missionary Union for many years.
She worked in the cafeteria for the Campbellsville School System where she enjoyed getting to work with the kids. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her greatest joy and she was always their biggest supporter. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, and friend to all who knew her.
She united in marriage to Lynwood Newton May 14, 1949.
Besides her husband, Lynwood Newton of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters and two sons: Judy Dabney of Campbellsville, Deborah Wade and husband, Dee of Louisville, Jeff Newton and wife, Cathy of Campbellsville and Russ Newton and wife Krista of Buckner; eight grandchildren: Traver Dabney and wife, Kelli of Versailles, Tara Dabney of Chicago, Seth Wade of Louisville, Jenny Newton and husband, Eric, Ben Newton and wife, Sheere, Drew Newton and wife Megan, of Campbellsville, Grant Newton and Macy Newton of Buckner; fourteen great-grandchildren: Catherine Dabney, Olivia Dabney, Scarlet Dabney of Versailles, Parker Newton, Sarah Newton, Sophia Newton, Lilly Newton, Emma Newton, Myles Newton, Avery Newton, Bryce Newton and Riley Newton, Tate Newton and Luke Newton of Campbellsville; one sister and one brother: Shirley Coffey and Eldon Benningfield and wife, Judy of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Terry M. Dabney,; five sisters and two brothers:  Madlyn Parrott, Ruby Morris, Dewell Richerson, Majeal Hutchins, Jenny Underwood, Glenn Benningfield and Ralph Benningfield.

VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Monday, August 16, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville    

BURIAL:  Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPAURAS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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BETTY JEAN SEALS OBITUARY

Posted by on Aug 6, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jean Seals, 60, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Bennie Garrett and Lois Gribbins Garrett, was born August 16th, 1960, in Taylor County and departed this life peacefully on Thursday, August 5th, 2021, at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, Tennessee.

She professed her faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.

Mrs. Betty was a dedicated schoolteacher for 28 years at Lake Cumberland Head Start of Taylor County.  She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

She united in marriage to James Seals on January 25th, 1974, who survives.

Survived by three daughters:  Mary Ann Gunter and her husband, Jessie of Taylor County; Melissa Kinser and husband, Chris, of Campbellsville; and Brittany Seals of Campbellsville.

One son:  James Seals, Jr., of Campbellsville.

Twelve grandchildren:  Bradley Pittman and his wife, Amberly; and Nathaniel Pittman, both of Merrimac Community;  Nicholas Pittman of Acton Community; Bethany Gunter, Jessica Gunter, and Marissa Gunter, all of Taylor County; Madison Kinser, Grant Kinser, Jaxon Garrett, Aliyah Garrett, and Gage Seals, all of Campbellsville.

Five great-grandchildren:  Eli Pittman, Lily Pittman, and Sophia Pittman, all of Merrimac Community; AnnLynn Berry and Kara Berry, both of Taylor County.

Three sisters:  Connie Gribbins and her husband, George; Evelyn Cox and her husband, Bobby; and Josephine Newton and her husband, Roy, all of Campbellsville.

Two brothers:  Stanley Garrett of Merrimac Community and Junior Garrett and his wife, Carol of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Besides her parents, Mrs. Betty is preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters:  David Garrett, Hanley Garrett, Juanita Cox, Barbara Tungate, and Jeanette Clements.

VISITATION:  Monday, August 9th, 2021, from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Tuesday, August 10th, 2021, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow in Tallow Creek Cemetery.

Pallbearers:  Grant Kinser, Bradley Pittman, Jesse Seals, Roger Dale Seals, Roy Newton, and George Gribbins, Jr.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Betty Seals at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Alton Haines, 90

Posted by on Aug 6, 2021

Mr. Alton Stewart Haines of Hiseville, formerly of Mannsville, passed from this life on Monday, August 2, 2021. Born in Carroll County, Maryland on April 11, 1931 to the late Walter Turner, Sr. and Mary Pauline (Wantz) Haines, he was 90 years, 3 months, and 23 days of age. Mr. Haines had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.

Alton met and married the love of his life, Ms. Barbara Hutchinson, who he affectionately referred to as “Jones”. Together they owned and operated various dairy farms in their home state of Maryland and started a family. They moved their growing family to Kentucky and continued their passion for farm life on a large dairy farm in Mannsville and then later in Campbellsville. They shared 62 years of marriage until her passing in February 2019. Alton also spent several years with Cox Interior in addition to farming. All who knew Alton experienced the tremendous character and work ethic that he personified.

He leaves to carry his legacy:

Four children: Donna Durbin of Cave City, Tom Haines and wife Tonya of Campbellsville, Will Haines and wife Tammy of Greensburg, and Charlie Haines and wife Karin of Huntsville, AL,

Thirteen grandchildren: Christopher Durbin, Zachary Durbin, Lauren Bennett and husband Jamie, Elizabeth Coffey and husband Josh, Emily Cook and husband Chris, Jacob Haines, Shelby Haines, Jessica Lewis and husband Chip, Ashley Haines, Morgan Haines, Chase Haines, Charley Haines, and Chandler Haines,

Five great-grandchildren: Riley Coffey, Elaine Cook, Colbie Coffey, Rosalind Bennett, and Thomas Jack Cook,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Susan Marie Haines, and a son-in-law, Jack Durbin.

Mr. Haines chose cremation. There will be a service to celebrate his life on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST (2:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jamie Bennett will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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Henry Milton Jones, Jr.

Posted by on Aug 4, 2021


Henry Milton Jones, Jr. of Campbellsville, son of the late Henry Milton Jones, Sr. and India Maude McCubbin Jones, was born April 14, 1933, in Green County, Kentucky. He died at 7:45 A.M., Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon, church treasurer, worship leader and was a Sunday School teacher for over forty years.
Milton was a life-long farmer and was a former member of the Taylor County ASF Office and Taylor County Farm Bureau. He also served on the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee and the Taylor County School Board for sixteen years. He was also a Gideon for several years.
He united in marriage to Geraldine Goff January 30, 1952.
Besides his wife, Geraldine Jones of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Jason Jones and Sharon Harris and husband, Brian of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Carly Ann Davis of Nashville, Tennessee, Sara Harris and fiancé, Meong Kwak of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Ben Harris-Medina and wife, Ely of Lexington; adopted grandson, Neil Hooper of Campbellsville; two brothers: David Jones and wife, Johnette of Boston, Massachusetts and Donald Jones and wife, Betty of Killeen, Texas; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Paul M. and Tammy Jones and one brother and one sister: Vontress Jones and Louise Mings.
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VISITATION: 5:00 -8:00 P.M., Friday, August 6, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Kent Ashley
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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Larry Waldrep, 58

Posted by on Aug 4, 2021

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Mr. Larry Michael “Mike” Waldrep of Campbellsville was born on March 4, 1962 in Anniston, Alabama to the late Dewey “Billy” and Julia (White) Waldrep. He passed from this life on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab Center, being 58 years, 4 months, and 30 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Waldrep was a mechanic by trade, and having an easy-going nature, he enjoyed many weekends watching Alabama football on Saturday and a NASCAR race on Sunday.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

One son: Blair Waldrep and wife Carly of Campbellsville,

A sister: Shirl Rock and husband Danny of Hodgenville,

Five grandchildren: Christopher Waldrep, Shyler Waldrep, Deliah Waldrep, Crimson Waldrep, and Kayla Outlaw,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Tyler Waldrep.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Waldrep on Friday, August, 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Todd Parrish will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery, Hwy 527, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Aug. 6, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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Paul Clark

Posted by on Aug 2, 2021

Paul Clark of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Raymond P. Clark and Mary Davidson Clark, was born July 2, 1932 Kalkaska, Michigan. He died at 10:55 P.M., Friday, July 30, 2021 at the home of his daughter in Middletown, Ohio.
Age: 89
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Greensburg Baptist Church.
He was retired as a master sergeant from the United States Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts.
He united in marriage to Thelma “Pinkie” Smith April 22, 1961 and she preceded him in death August 9, 2018.
He is survived by three daughters and one son: Connie Coin and Terri Smolenski and husband, Joe of Louisville, Mike Clark and wife, Lori of Jacksonville, Florida and Milli Coverdale and husband, Andrew of Middletown, Ohio; seven grandchildren: Chris Coin, Savannah Coin, Adam Sengkhamyong, Erik Clark, Meghan Clark, Will Coverdale and Chloe Coverdale; one great grandson, Colton Coin; one brother, Larry Clark of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Beau Coin; one sister, Marcille Blevins and a daughter-in-law, Carrie Coin.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Blake Jessie
BURIAL: Phillips Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Jeanette Clements, 64

Posted by on Aug 1, 2021

Mrs. Jeanette Marie (Garrett) Clements was born on November 16, 1956 in Campbellsville, to the late Bennie and Lois (Gribbins) Garrett.

She passed away on Friday July 30, 2021 at Taylor Regional Hospital, being 64 years, 8 months, 14 days of age. She was a housekeeper for 25 years and loved farming. Jeanette loved to play bingo, have fun, and was an exceptional cook. She also loved her son and family and was one of the strongest women they knew.

Jeanette accepted Christ as her personal savior and was of the Baptist faith.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

One son: Eugene Clements and wife Kathy of Elk Horn,

Three grandchildren: Chelsey Clements, Whitney Clements and Austin Clements,

Six siblings: Stanley Garrett of Merrimac, Junior Garrett and wife Carol of Indianapolis, and Josephine Newton and husband Roy, Evelyn Cox and husband Bobby, Betty Seals and husband James, and Connie Gribbins and husband George, all of Campbellsville,

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Ray Eugene “Gene” Clements, son Ray Jr., and four siblings, David Garrett, Hanley Garrett, Juanita Cox, and Barbara Tungate.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Clements on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM 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 St. Bernard Church Cemetery in Clementsville.

visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

May you rest in peace in the arms of Jesus, your husband Gene, and your son Ray.

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Melissa Willis, 51

Posted by on Aug 1, 2021

Mrs. Melissa Gayle Willis of La Vergne, TN, formerly of Campbellsville, passed from this life on Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home. She was born in Taylor County on April 2, 1970 to the late Kenneth and Glenda Jean (Cox) Rainwater, and was 51 years of age at the time of her passing. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Mannsville. She was a retiree of Burger King, where she had served as manager for 25 years. Mrs. Willis was the devoted wife to Mr. Larry Willis, who preceded her in death on March 1, 2018. Melissa loved her family and being a mother, and spent as much time as possible with her grandchild.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two children: Miranda Willis (Chris Taylor), and Bryce Willis (Katie Claunch),

One grandchild: Levi Taylor,

Seven siblings: Greg (Destiny) Rainwater, Kevin (Krista) Rainwater, Shawn Rainwater, Elizabeth “Libby” Rainwater, Stacey (John Blake) Rainwater, Kristi Rainwater, and Tonia Rainwater,

And a host of other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three siblings: Kim Rainwater, Timothy Rainwater, and David Rainwater.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Willis on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 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. Don Gowin will be officiating.

She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Green River Memorial Baptist Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).

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Marjorie Bale

Posted by on Jul 31, 2021


Marjorie H. Bale, age 92, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Howard Thomas Hodges and Mayme Thomas Milby Hodges, was born February 13, 1929 in Green County, Kentucky. She passed away at her home in Campbellsville on July 30, 2021.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
She was an educator for forty-four years teaching primarily in the Taylor County School Systems.
She united in marriage to Hulet Garnett Bale August 12, 1950. He preceded her in death April 12, 2001.
She is survived by one daughter: Garnetta Murrell and husband, Richard of Campbellsville; three grandchildren, Dr. Morgan Larkin and husband, Clay of Lexington, Makenzie Murrell of Bowling Green, and Myles Murrell of Campbellsville; two sisters: Mary Jean Gardner and husband, Todd of Greensburg, Judith Ann Resch and husband, Jerry of Pensacola, Florida. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Kenneth Hodges, Howard Hodges, William Hodges and Virginia Hodges.
VISITATION: 11:00A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, August 2, 2021 at
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jonathan Willis
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

PALLBEARERS:

Jerry Bale
Tracy Bale
Joshua Boysen
Danny Hodges
David Hodges
Clay Larkin
Myles Murrell
Richard Murrell

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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