Freddie Wilson, 68

Posted by on Mar 24, 2016

Wilson PICMr. Freddie Thomas Wilson of Columbia was born on Tuesday, October 21, 1947 in Taylor County to the late Samson Grady and Julie Ann (Hughes) Wilson. He departed this life on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the University of Louisville Hospital after a lifetime battle with several illnesses. He was 68 years, 5 months, and 2 days of age. Mr. Wilson had a big heart and loved helping people. Two things he relished, though some would consider them a chore, was mowing yards and caring for his animals. Mr. Wilson professed faith in Christ and attended the Feathersburg Church of God.

He leaves to carry his memory:

One brother: Kenneth Wilson of Campbellsville,

One sister: Imogene Raisor and husband Billy of Frankfort,

Nieces and nephews: Cozetta Thompson of Campbellsville, Rosetta Stotts and husband Larry of Columbia, Leo Thompson of Campbellsville, Doug Thompson of North Carolina, Ricky Farmer and Marvin Farmer, both of Arkansas, Angie Gail Cox and husband Terry of Campbellsville, Dean Wilson of Campbellsville, Dennis Wilson of Elizabethtown, and Sherry Edwards and husband Dave of Elizabethtown,

And a host of other family and close friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Wilson on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jody Perkins will be officiating.

Interment will follow in the Callahan Cemetery, 4571 Speck Ridge Rd, Elk Horn, KY 42733.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 25, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.

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

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Daisy Lee Logsdon

Posted by on Mar 24, 2016

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Daisy Lee Logsdon of West Chester, Ohio, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charles Porter Benningfield, Sr. and Mildred Howell Benningfield, was born October 28, 1929, in Marion County, Kentucky. She died on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Ohio. Age: 86
She was a loving wife and mother and had been employed as a secretary.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
She united in marriage with Lawrence Alex Logsdon, Sr. July 28, 1950. He preceded her in death May 25, 1979.
She is survived by one daughter and two sons: Mojra M. Logsdon of West Chester, Ohio, Lawrence A. Logdson, Jr. and wife, Regina of Hartsille, Tennessee and Eric L. Logsdon and wife, Kris of Lawrenceville, Georgia; nine grandchildren: Gillian Woodard and husband, Douglas, Matthew Logsdon, Charles Logsdon, Benjamin Logsdon, Alex Logsdon, James Logsdon, Samuel Logsdon, Bonnie Logsdon and Keith Holloway; ten great-grandchildren: Linzy Logsdon, Ellie Logsdon, Ford Logsdon, Cooper Holloway, Casey Elliott, Haley Elliott, Aubrey Woodard, Gavin Woodard, Aderyn Woodard and Clara Woodard; one sister, Priscilla “Pat” Hyserman of Lebanon; beloved friend, Karen Blum; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two grandsons: Paul Holloway and John Logsdon and four brothers and two sisters: Bobby Benningfield, David Benningfield, Porter Benningfield, John Benningfield, Frances Sadler and Geraldine Conner.
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VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul Patton
BURIAL: Resthaven Memorial Park, Louisville, Kentucky
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO WORLD VISION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Mildred Sue Harris

Posted by on Mar 24, 2016

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Mildred Sue Harris of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charles O. Richerson and Mary Aileen Wilkerson Richerson was born July 3, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 9:36 A.M., Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Louisville. Age: 76
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She was retired and had served as secretary for the Campbellsville Baptist Church and the Taylor County Cooperative Extension Service. She was a prior volunteer with the Crisis Relief Center. She had a love for children and had served in the Preschool Ministry at Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Silas “Buddy” Harris February 17, 1957.
Besides her husband Silas “ Buddy” Harris of Campbellsville she is survived by three sons and two daughters: Tim Harris and wife, Debbie and Mike Harris of Campbellsville, Karen Edwards and husband, Rev. Kelvin Edwards of Summersville, Jenny Houk and husband, Joey of Greensburg and Wynn Harris and wife, Stephanie of London; eight grandchildren: Kalie Edwards-Crowder of Glasgow, Erin Harris, Sarah Houk-Hayes and husband, Jason of Campbellsville, Kaitlyn Edwards-Taylor and husband, Alex of Greensburg, Lacy Harris of Campbellsville, Stephen Houk of Greensburg, Mason Harris and Kaden Harris of London; three great-grandchildren: Madeline Crowder of Glasgow, Griffin Hayes and Jacob Hayes of Campbellsville; one brother, Keith Richerson and wife, Theresa of Campbellsville; many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, March 25, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Kelvin Edwards, Dr. Mike O’Neal and Dr. James Jones
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
Expressions of sympathy requested to be donations to Gideon Bibles

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Bertie Skaggs, age 88

Posted by on Mar 23, 2016

Bertie Lee Skaggs, age 88 of Campbellsville, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at her residence following an illness.

She was born May 4, 1927 in Cumberland County to the late D.S. and Beulah Mae Ballard White.  She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.  She had retired from Union Underwear after 26 years of service.

On June 9, 1945, she married Hartley Skaggs who preceded her in death on December 22, 1984.  Also preceding her in death were her brothers Clavin White and Terry White, her sisters, Neva White and Delsie Humphrey and a grandson, Bobby Skaggs.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her children, George Skaggs and his wife, Wanda of Greensburg, Jimmy Skaggs and his wife Beverly, Melvin Skaggs and his wife, Gwen and Jerry Skaggs all of Campbellsville and Sharry Daniel and her husband, James of Missouri. Eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren also survive along with three sisters and one brother, Grace Arms of Water View, Kentucky, Ollie Huff of Glasgow, Mildred Fletcher and Ferry White both of Burkesville.

Funeral services for will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday at the Lyon-DeWitt Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Drew Underwood officiating.  Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dennis Skaggs, Timothy Skaggs, Brandon Skaggs, Ryan Hatfield, Michael Graham and Greg Collard.

The family request visitation after 10:00 A.M. Friday at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Leave online condolences at lyondewittberry.com .

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Mary Agnes Whitlock, 99

Posted by on Mar 23, 2016

Whitlock PIC Mrs. Mary Agnes (Nelson) Whitlock of Scotts Ridge Rd in Raywick passed from this life on March 23, 2016. She was born in Taylor County on February 28, 1917 to the late Charlie Thomas and Alma (French) Nelson. Mrs. Whitlock was 99 years and 24 days of age at the time of her passing. She was a young girl when her mother died; subsequently, she was raised and loved by her father and step-mother, Mrs. Laura (Grimes) Nelson. Mrs. Whitlock was the devoted wife to Mr. Ben Mitchell Whitlock, who preceded her in death. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Washington Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Eight children: Gladys Mattingly of Campbellsville, Minnie Pearl McCauley of Marion Co., Aileen Stovall of Shepherdsville, Donnie Whitlock and wife Betty of St. Frances, Rusty Whitlock and wife Carolyn of Campbellsville, Connie Smith and husband Donnie of Mt. Sherman, Roger Whitlock of Raywick, and Sarah Lee Buckman of Raywick,

One sister: Jean Bell of Campbellsville,

One sister-in-law: Opal Nelson of Campbellsville,

One son-in-law: Doc Lamkin of Raywick,

A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren,

And several other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by four children, Ruby Lamkin, Ralph Whitlock, Larry Whitlock, and Ike Whitlock, and seven siblings, Charles Nelson, Woodrow Nelson, Howard Nelson, Omer Nelson, Willard Nelson, Stella Underwood, and Elizabeth Burchett.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Whitlock on Friday, March 25, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Burial will follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery, Saloma Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.LRPETTY LOGO

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Lester D. Story

Posted by on Mar 23, 2016

Lester D. Story of Campbellsville, son of the late Clyde Story and Florence Fraim Story, was born March 30, 1924 in Jasper County, Indiana. He died at 7:00 A.M., Monday, March 21, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Stewart’s Creek Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War, having served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal with 5 Silver Stars, American Defense Service Medal, American Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Star, Victory Medal World War II, North Pacific Operations, National Defense Service Medal with 1 Star, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Palm and 1 Star and the Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Lester retired from the United States Marine Corp after thirty years of service as a Gunnery Sergeant.
He was a member of the Sudan Temple Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America, Pittman Masonic Lodge #124 F & AM and a member of the Shriners. He was also a life-long member of the Disabled American Veterans, Taylor County Chapter #70.
He united in marriage to Martha E. Dustin July 8, 1944. She preceded him in death March 6, 2000.
He is survived by one son and one daughter: Thomas D. Story of Los Cruces, New Mexico and Anne Miller and husband, Lyle of Jacksonville, North Carolina; four grandchildren: Dustin Miller and significant other, Tracy Crawford of Lebanon, Caleb Story and wife, Julie of Los Cruces, New Mexico, Jacob Story of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Leigh Miller of Jackson, Mississippi; five great-grandchildren: Dustin Miller, II and Gavin Miller of Lebanon, Sierra Miller, Kody Miller and Jordan Miller of Jackson, Mississippi; one sister, Mary Mae Moore and husband, Royal of Conroe, Texas as well as many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
Masonic Service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, March 25, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Bro. Dan Durham
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE MARINE CORP LEAGUE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

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Brooklyn Carothers

Posted by on Mar 22, 2016

ashandBrookBrooklyn Carothers of Campbellsville, daughter of Travis Carothers and the late Ashley Benningfield Moore, was born April 14, 2006, in Hardin County, Kentucky. She died at 6:10 A.M., Monday, March 21, 2016 in Larue County as a result of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. Age: 9
She professed faith in Christ and attended New Journey Church and Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Brookie was a fourth grade student at Taylor County Elementary School and a member of the Dance Team. She was very creative having been voted the best artist in kindergarten and was continuing to develop her talent. She enjoyed driving Poppy on the side-by-side, taking care of her Sissy Allie, playing with Taylor and the family pup, Jed and going to the American Doll Store.
Besides her father, Travis Carothers of Elizabethtown, she is survived by two sisters: Allie Moore of Campbellsville and Taylor Harvard of Elizabethtown; grandparents: Sharon and Ronnie Booth of Campbellsville, Jerry and Judy Love of Stevensburg and Jack Carothers of Elizabethtown; great-grandparents: Dehlia Booth, Leaman Benningfield and John and Bessie Vaughn; aunts and uncles: Jeremy Carothers, Chris Benningfield, Jessica Davis and husband, Jacob and Lane Booth and wife, Brooke; a special “Sissy”, Isabelle Davis; five special cousins: Riley Duren, Tyler Booth, Lawson Booth, Will Davis and Dehlia Benningfield; and many other relatives and friends.
Her mother, Ashley Moore, also died in the accident.
She was also preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Jody Booth.

VISITATION: 3:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
the Reverends Earl West, Paul J. Dicken, Jeff Edwards and Clifton Sullivan

BURIAL: Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL IN BROOKLYN’S NAME OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ashley Moore

Posted by on Mar 22, 2016

ashandBrookAshley Moore of Campbellsville, daughter of Sharon Reynolds Booth and husband, Ronnie, was born October 16, 1983 in Hardin County, Kentucky. She died at 6:10 A.M., Monday, March 21, 2016 in Larue County as a result of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. Age: 32
She was an employee of Curtis Maruyasu in Lebanon.
She professed faith in Christ and attended New Journey Church and Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She united in marriage to Scotty Moore August 11, 2011.
Besides her husband, Scotty Moore of Campbellsville, she is survived by
two daughters: Allie Moore of Campbellsville and Taylor Harvard of Elizabethtown; her mother, Sharon Booth and husband, Ronnie of Campbellsville; two brothers and one sister: Chris Benningfield of Bowling Green, Lane Booth and wife, Brooke and Jessica Davis and husband, Jacob of Campbellsville; grandparents: Leaman Benningfield and Dehlia Booth; aunts and uncles: Jennifer Hatcher and husband, Mark, Karon Reynolds, John Carter, Colleen Berry and Roger Benningfield; two nieces and three nephews: Dehlia Benningfield, Isabelle Davis, Will Davis, Tyler Booth and Lawson Booth; and many other relatives and friends.
Her daughter, Brooklyn Layne Carothers, also died in the accident.
She was also preceded in death by her grandfather, Jody Booth.

VISITATION: 3:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by the
Reverends Earl West, Paul J. Dicken, Jeff Edwards and Clifton Sullivan

BURIAL: Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL IN BROOKLYN’S NAME OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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George E. Maynard, Jr, 71

Posted by on Mar 19, 2016

Maynard PICMr. George E. Maynard, Jr. of Campbellsville, son of the late George E., Sr. and Opal (Baisden) Maynard, was born in Kermit, West Virginia on March 10, 1945. He departed this life on March 19, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio after an extended illness. He was 71 years and 9 days of age. Mr. Maynard professed faith in Christ and attended the East Campbellsville Church of God. He was married to Mrs. Ann Maynard, who preceded him in death in 2003. Mr. Maynard retired from the Fruit of the Loom Factory after 31 years of service; however, because he loved people, he would continue to work at Amazon and as a driver for the local Amish community. He loved laughter, children, family, and sports so it came natural for him to coach both little league baseball and football. Memories of him with his family gathered around a table of good food will be forever cherished by those closest to him.

He leaves to mourn his passing:
One daughter and two sons: Alison Maynard , Roger Dale Maynard and wife Tina Daniels-Maynard, and B.K. Maynard and wife Martha-Gail, all of Campbellsville,
Three sisters: Eloise Bea Baker and husband W.K., and Debbie Sapp and husband Tommy, Jr., all of Campbellsville, and Della Mae Damron of Greensburg,
One granddaughter: Madison Grace Maynard, and a host of extended family and friends.

Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Barbara Rose, Corina Sue Bault, and Lois Jean “Toby” Evans.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Maynard on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Robbie Spencer and Bro. Billy Adams will be officiating.
Interment will be in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.LRPETTY LOGO

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Garnett Davis

Posted by on Mar 19, 2016

Garnett Davis 001Garnett Davis of Campbellsville, son of the late Edgar Davis and Jessie Mae Speer Davis was born January 12, 1926 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at
7:05 A.M., Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army as a Military Policeman and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Rifle and Pistol Sharpshooter, EAME Theater Ribbon W/2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal World War II Army of Occupation Medal Germany.
He was a member of the Elkhorn Masonic Lodge #568 F & AM.
He was a retired farmer.
He united in marriage to Bernice Hash July 4, 1946. She preceded him in death
August 30, 2011.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Will and Donna Davis of Campbellsville; one grandson, Jeremiah Davis and wife, Tabetha and two great grandsons: Elliott Davis and Evan Davis all of Campbellsville; three sisters and two brothers: Louise Kerr of Dayton, Ohio, Jean Mattingly of Bardstown and Margaret Marples, Johnny Davis and Bobby Davis of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Joshua Ryan Davis, April 25, 2013 and three brothers and two sisters: Lee Davis, Shelby Ray Davis, William C. Davis, Barbara Collins and Edna Kerr.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home with Masonic service starting at 7:00 P.M.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 21, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Bill Reed

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE MARION COUNTY VETERANS HONOR GUARD OR ELKHORN MASONIC LODGE AND MAY BE MADE AT THE PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

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