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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 28, 2019
 Kenneth Donald Litton of Flat Top Lake, West Virginia passed away on Monday August 26, 2019. Ken was born December 4, 1934 in Glasgow, West Virginia. The son of Virginia N. McQuillen Litton and Orville Donald Litton. Ken was one of 5 children, surviving brothers Charles, Douglas and besides his parents, is preceded in death by siblings Rebecca, David and Keith.
In 1952 Ken enrolled at Marshall College, Huntington, West Virginia and graduating in 1956. While at Marshall he was a member of the Army R.O.T.C., a charter member of the military Scabbard and Blade society, head of student body (Chief Justice), The Robe, honor society and Tau Kappa Epsilon. Upon graduation with an Army 2nd Lt. Commission, December 1956, he was assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia.
He attended The Army Infantry School, Army Parachute School and Army Jumpmaster Parachute School requiring twenty-eight weeks of infantry training. After graduation he was assigned to the 24th Infantry Division, 21st Infantry (Gimlets) Regiment, Korea. During his sixteenth month assignment in Korea he was an infantry platoon leader of units deployed on the thirty-eight parallel Panmunjom areas Korea. In 1959 he was a charter organizing member of the 1st Special Forces, 16th Group, Green Berets, established under the orders of President John F. Kennedy. He attended the Special Warfare School and completed his military career as the rank of Captain.
Upon leaving military service, Ken moved to Louisville where he met the pride of his life and loving wife of nearly 55 years, Peggy Francis Gaddie. They were married on 19 September 1964. Together, they had one son, Kenneth Donald Litton, Jr.
It is also when in Louisville when Ken began his professional career where he worked as a sales engineer for Link Belt Corporation, a mechanical power transmission manufacturer. A born engineer, Ken focused his efforts on the metals and mining industries and spent the bulk of his 50-year career with Reliance Electric / Dodge. There he held a number of engineering, national sales and global marketing roles and played an instrumental role in developing a number of drive systems for conveying and bulk material equipment. Within the industry he was known globally as a trusted innovator and partner developing a number of strategic alliances that ultimately pushed the envelope of production efficiency and helped shape the configuration of material production for the metals and mining industry.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Litton; brothers: Charles and Doug; son, Ken, Jr. and his wife, Eleanor and three grandchildren, Kathryn, William and Trey; a sister-in-law, Betty Hinton and a nephew, Robby Gaddie.
A memorial service will be held at 12pm on Friday August 30th at United Methodist Temple, Beckley WV with Pastor Steve Hamrick officiating. Rite of committal will follow on Saturday at the Gaddie / Litton cemetery in Campbellsville, KY with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may visit family 1 hour prior to the service at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial contributions to be made to United Methodist Temple, 201 Templeview Drive, Beckley WV 25801
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 26, 2019
Walter Forrest of Elk Horn, son of the late Alfred Lee Forrest and Maggie Belle Leonard Forrest, was born July 15, 1921, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 3:30 P.M., Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Elk Horn. Age: 98
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of White’s Ridge General Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of World War II and served his country honorable in the United States Army.
Walter was a retired employee of Bourbon Cooperage after twenty-eight years of service and also a farmer.
He united in marriage to Elizabeth Bright October 8, 1949 and she preceded him in death March 6, 2016.
He is survived by one son and three daughters: Ronald Forrest and wife, Nancy of Elk Horn, Brenda Haycraft and husband, Darrell of Louisville, Donna Lankford and husband, Mike of Pekin, Indiana and Michelle Forrest of Nashville, Tennessee; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lena Brockman of Casey Creek; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Alfred Forrest, Russell Forrest, Robert Forrest, Patsy Piercy, Martha Gabehart and Gene Sanders.
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Cremation was chosen by the family.
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 26, 2019
 Mrs. Rebecca (Spradlin) “Becky” Tungate of Liberty passed from this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Nashville at the Vanderbilt University Hospital. Born in Boaz, Alabama on January 4, 1953 to the late Edward and Mae (Black) Spradlin, she was 66 years, 7 months, and 20 days of age. Mrs. Tungate had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Elkhorn Baptist Church. She was the wife of Mr. Wayne Tungate, who survives, and an employee of the Campbellsville/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. She loved her grandchildren dearly, and hand-made many an heirloom quilt for them.
Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her passing:
Three children: Rebekah Taylor, Mary Wise and husband Lucas, and Clifford Tungate, all of Campbellsville,
Four siblings: Gail Miller of Florida, Frances VanTassell of Texas, Beverly Easlic and husband Don of Alabama, and Joseph Spradlin and wife Elaine of Alabama,
Five grandchildren: Hailey, Madie, Gracie, Ellie, and Lilly,
Her mother-in-law: Audrey Burress of Campbellsville,
A special friend: Karen Carnes of Louisville,
And a host of other family and close friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Rebecca Tungate on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of the Elkhorn Baptist Church, 3145 Elkhorn Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Dr. Brian Rafferty will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, Casey County.
The family will receive friends on Monday, Aug. 26, after 5:00 PM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, and on Tuesday at the church after 9:00 AM.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Tungate, Lucas Wise, Clifford Tungate, Tim Schnedier, Sammy Cox, and Shawn Gebler.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 26, 2019
 Mr. Johnny Everett Hunt of Campbellsville was born on April 9, 1961 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Ezra Earl and Tressie Ellen (Graham) Hunt. He departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an extended illness. He was 58 years, 4 months, and 15 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Mr. Hunt was an ASE certified mechanic but he preferred the freedom of the road. He was an over-the-road truck driver many years, retiring only when his health began to fail. His kind heart and giving spirit will be dearly missed.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Sherry Lynn Hunt of Campbellsville,
Three children: Austin Tyler Hunt of Bowling Green, Matthew Earl Hunt of Greensburg, and Brooklyn Cheyenne Holler and husband Anthony of Greensburg,
A special cousin: Dixie Wise,
And a host of other family and close friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Johnny Hunt on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Mr. Travis Bright will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 27, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 25, 2019
 Phillip Johnson of Louisville, son of the late Verlin Johnson and Aggie Bradley Johnson, was born May 7, 1943 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He died at 2:20 A.M., Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Louisville. Age: 76
Phillip worked in the railroad industry for many years as a welder, painter and general handyman.
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting or anything having to do with the woods.
He united in marriage to Bonnie Wilcher May 16, 1964.
Besides his wife, Bonnie Wilcher Johnson of Louisville, he is survived by one son, Wayne Johnson of Louisville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 26, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, Kentucky
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 24, 2019
 Mrs. Vernice Fay (Mouser) Sprowles Carnes entered into rest on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at her home after an extended illness. Born on September 30, 1934 to the late James Alfred Mouser and Pearl (Kidd) Jenkins, she was 84 years, 10 months, and 23 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of God’s Grace Church. She was a retired employee of the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville and was a homemaker. As a young lady, she married Mr. Ervin Sprowles. After his death, she married Mr. Clifford Carnes, who preceded her in death on January 27, 2016.
Mrs. Carnes faced life’s daily battles with a grace and dignity only God can provide. She loved Jesus and her church, and tried daily to be a servant to Christ. Her family was of utmost importance to her and she lived her life for them as an example of God’s mercy.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
One son: Larry Akin of Campbellsville,
Step-children: Kenneth Sprowles of Campbellsville, Glen Sprowles of Greensburg, Joyce Summers of Campbellsville, Clifford Larry Carnes and wife Maime of Greensburg, Robert Carnes and wife Patty of Michigan, Dennis Carnes and wife Viola of Indiana, and Robin Burton and husband Gary of Campbellsville,
Six grandchildren,
A host of great-grandchildren,
And several other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Genia Sherrill; a son: Thomas Sprowles; four stepchildren: Jimmy Sprowles, Darlene Carnes, Gary Carnes, and Ronnie Carnes; and nine siblings: Vera Meadows, Lera Jeffrries, Lura Fancher, Lilian Bishop, Chelsey Mouser, Drusilla Blaydes, Carlos Mouser, Veatchel Mouser, and Odel Mouser.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Vernice Carnes on Monday, August 26, 2019 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. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Old Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. John Stilts will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, August 25, from 4:00-8:00 PM EST (3:00-7:00 PM CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to God’s Grace Church. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 22, 2019
 Eli J. Mast, the son of the late John and Lydia Mast was born, November 15, 1944 in Dover, Delaware and departed this life on Monday, August 19, 2019 in Mannsville at his home. He was 74 years, 9 months and 4 days of age.
He was a woodworker.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Sadie E. (Yoder) Mast in 2015 and a sister: Ella (Mast) Troyer.
He is survived by seven siblings: Emma Mast of Campbellsville, Elizabeth Ann Troyer and husband Levi, Lydia Mast and husband Alvin, Rosie Swarey and husband David and Vernie Mast all of Michigan, John Henry Mast and wife Anna of Campbellsville and David Mast and wife Barbara of Tompkinsville.
Services
Thursday, August 22, 2019
9:30 A.M.
Rolling Acres Amish School
Mannsville, Kentucky
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Friday, August 23, 2019 – 2:00 P.M.
Greenville Amish Church
Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
Interment
Greenville Amish Cemetery
Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 22, 2019
 Mr. Robbie Leo Sallee, Jr. of Campbellsville passed from this life on Monday, August 19, 2019 after many years of health struggles. Born on December 12, 1974 to Debbie (Hicks) Cox and the late Robbie Leo Sallee, Sr., he was 44 years, 8 months, and 7 days of age. Leo, as he preferred to be addressed, was a former employee of Waste Management and Tarter Gate Company. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed listening to music of all kinds and was a talented watch repairman.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Three children: Dylan Sallee and wife Natasha, Bethany Sallee, and Melinda Sallee, all of Campbellsville,
His mother and stepfather: Debbie and Jerry Cox of Campbellsville,
Four siblings: Robin Robinson of South Carolina, and Frankie Crabtree, Greg Watson and wife Laura, and Clifford Tungate, all of Campbellsville,
Three grandchildren: Kimberlyn, Alyson, and Liam,
A special friend: Missy Morgan of Campbellsville,
And a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Leo Sallee on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Darrell Ford will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Aug 20, 2019
Sarah Laverne Crawley, 86, of Campbellsville, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, Kentucky. Daughter of the late Robert Lewis Gupton and Sarah (Sally) Katherine Sanders Gupton, she was born February 18, 1933, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she taught Children’s Sunday School classes, Girls in Action, Acteens, and was an active member of the Women’s Missionary Union. She was retired from Fruit of the Loom and had worked at Victor’s and Bobbie Jean’s in Campbellsville, and as a bookkeeper for Superior Radio in in Lebanon, where her husband was co-owner. Sarah was united in marriage to Dennis Wilmore Crawley, Jr. on April 10, 1950. She was known for her sewing and creating many quilts and animals for family and friends. Sarah and her late husband, Dennis (Jr.), were known as loving, generous people who gave of their time and ministered to numerous people in their church and community. They gladly opened their home to many and were affectionately known as “Mom and Pop.”
Sarah is survived by two sons: Doug Crawley and wife, Debra, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, and Tim Crawley and wife, Joyce, of Prospect; one son-in-law, Terry Joe Stone and wife, Jeri, of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren: Kim Arnold and husband, Steve, of Campbellsville; Kelly Joe Stone and wife, Dr. Monica Stone, of Greensburg; Daniel Crawley and wife, Amanda, of Madisonville; Dyanna Jenkins and husband, Cody, of Charlotte, North Carolina; Danae Crawley of Charlotte, North Carolina; Brooke Cotton and husband, Chris, of Charlotte, NC; Austin Crawley and wife, Elena, of Louisville; Tyler Crawley and wife Kaitlyn, of Louisville; and Cody Crawley of Louisville; ten great-grandchildren: Chelsey Stone, Chandler Jenkins, Claire Jenkins, Carter Jenkins, Thomas Stone, Jake Stone, Lila Stone, Jillian Crawley, Jocelyn Crawley, and Joel Crawley; two brothers: George Gupton and wife, Carolyn, of Campbellsville; and Lawrence Gupton and wife, Audrey, of Greensburg; two sisters-in-law, Lena Mae Gupton, of Campbellsville; and Marie Gupton, of Campbellsville; along with many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Crawley; a daughter, Gerri Stone; a sister, Opal Beyl; and six brothers: Richard Sweeney and wife, Virginia; Bob Gupton and wife, Alma; Tom Gupton and wife, Geneva; Charlie Gupton and wife, Evelyn; Lewis Gupton, and Bill Gupton.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James E. Jones
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Aug 18, 2019
 Mr. Michael Anthony Fenwick of Campbellsville passed away suddenly on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Springview Hospital in Lebanon. Born in Jefferson County on July 30, 1955 to the late Charles and Mamie (Masterson) Fenwick, he was 64 years and 17 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Fenwick, or “Mikie”, as he was affectionately known, was the proud husband of nearly 40 years to Mrs. Judy (Noel) Fenwick, and the cherished daddy to two daughters. He enjoyed the simple things of life, and loved to laugh and crack jokes at every opportunity. Although accomplished in life, he remained humble and true to himself throughtout. He was a veteran and served his country honorably in the United States Army. He enjoyed tinkering on motorcycles and making historic furniture replicas, and had once coached his softball team to nationals. Outside of his family, his biggest passion was reenacting Civil War battles, where he played the role of General of the Army of Tennessee.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Mrs. Judy Fenwick,
Two daughters: M. Elizabeth Long and husband Wes of Shelbyville, and Maryjean Moffett and husband Mike of Frankfort,
Three siblings: Diane Knott of Brooks, KY, Kathleen Anderson of California, and Christopher Fenwick of Elizabethtown,
Seven grandchildren: Emily, Dustin, Caiden, Alex, Maddie, John-Daniel, and Allison,
His mother-in-law: Norma and Woody Woods of Indiana,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Michael Fenwick, and two brothers in infancy, Danny and Joe Fenwick.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Fenwick on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, August 22, from 3:00-8:00 PM and on Friday from 7:00 AM until time for the service.
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