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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 21, 2016

Carroll Benningfield of Campbellsville, son of the late Clarence Benningfield and Jessie E. Page Benningfield, was born August 16, 1945, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 12:05 A.M., Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 71
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
Carroll was an avid farmer, a member of the Taylor County Cattleman’s Association and loved working with his Angus cattle. He was owner and operator of Red Bud Farm where he worked countless hours over the years. He was a proud dad, papaw and brother. He treasured time with his siblings and was a friend to everyone he met.
He united in marriage to Judy Shively March 25, 1967.
Besides his wife, Judy Shively Benningfield of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter: Keith Benningfield and Kelly Carney and husband, Mark of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Kaitlyn Benningfield Green of Lexington, Drew Benningfield, Shelby Carney and Mackenzie Carney of Campbellsville; four brothers and four sisters: Edward “Boss” Benningfield and wife, Barbara Jean, Billy Benningfield, Betty Jean Graham, Sue Pierce and husband, Pete of Campbellsville, James “Boody” Benningfield and wife, Shirley, Ronnie Benningfield and wife, JoAnn of Finley, Shirley Raikes of Louisville and Opal Henson of Crestwood; sister-in-law: Mary Frances Veatch and husband, David of St. Joe; nineteen nieces and nephews, several cousins and numerous friends.
Carroll was also preceded in death by two sisters: Linda Simpson and Aileen Gaddis and three other siblings in infancy, father and mother-in-law, Gilbert and Exie Wise Shively, five brothers-in-law: Earl Gaddis, CV Henson, Jimmy Raikes, Freddy Graham and Larry Simpson.
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VISITATION: after 4:00 P.M., Monday, December 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Steve Skaggs
BURIAL: Brockman Cemetery
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 21, 2016
Mrs. Juanita (Lawson) Burress of Elk Horn was born on June 1, 1957 to Dorothy (Underwood) Lawson and the late Bernard “Fuzzy” Lawson. She departed this life on Monday, December 19, 2016 at her home after an extended illness. She was 59 years, 6 months, and 18 days. Mrs. Burress professed faith in Christ and attended the International Gospel Lighthouse. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, a proud grandmother, and a devoted wife.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Her husband: David Burress of Elk Horn,
Two daughters: Shawnta Wilson of Elk Horn, and Amanda Greer and husband Ryan of Knifley,
Five sisters and one brother: Christine Holley of West Liberty, Loretta Underwood of Campbellsville, Judy Murphy of Campbellsville, Melissa Mardis and husband Ron of Campbellsville, Dwayne Lawson and wife Thomasa of Versailles, and Becky Stants and husband Brian of Greensburg,
Four grandchildren: Dakota Wilson, Dana Greer, Jesse Greer, and Damon Wilson,
A close sister-in-law: Connie Burress and husband Jimmy,
A close brother-in-law: Johnny Burress,
A close friend: Sis. Rosa Tungate,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Burress on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 12:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY. Pastor Anna Overstreet will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Callahan Cemetery, 4571 Speck Ridge Rd., Elk Horn, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 21, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 19, 2016
Mr. Rodney Cross of Campbellsville, son of the late William and Willa (Johnson) Cross, was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1960. He departed this life on Friday, December 16, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was 56 years, 4 months, and 5 days of age. Mr. Cross professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. He installed floor tile, and was a talented singer and cook. He enjoyed barbequing, gardening, hunting and fishing, and was a leading example to kids as a little league soccer and baseball coach.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Four children: Raymond Fowler and wife Jessica of Louisville, Tyler Cross and wife Hannah of Charleston, South Carolina, and Rebecca Cross and Jacqueline Cross, both of Campbellsville,
One brother and one sister: Mike Cross and Lisa Cross, both of Las Vegas, Nevada,
A former spouse: Bonnie Cross of Campbellsville,
Three grandchildren: Halle Reese Cross, Raymond Carl Fowler, V, and Levi Henry Fowler,
A good friend and former father-in-law: Orville Smith of Campbellsville,
And a host of extended family and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Cross on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 7:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY. Rev. J. Alvin Hardy will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Dec. 23, from 4:00 PM EST until time for the service.
Mr. Cross will be cremated after the funeral and his ashes will be laid to rest in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at a later date.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 19, 2016
Mr. Lewis Barry Tungate, age 58, of Campbellsville, son of the late Sylvester and Helen (Garrett) Tungate, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his home after a sudden illness. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church. He is survived by two brothers, Eric Tungate and wife Phyllis of Campbellsville, and Stanley Tungate of Marion County, and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by four siblings: Russell Tungate, Rosetta Lewis, Zelda Bottoms, and Cindy Webb.
A private graveside service will be held in Campbellsville at the Brookside Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 18, 2016
Gleneve Robinson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Sherman Appleby and Georgia Guthrie Appleby, was born April 30, 1933, in Clinton County, Kentucky. She died at 7:25 P.M., Saturday, December 17, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Albany Independent Baptist Church.
Gleneve was a retired employee of the Clinton County School System.
She united in marriage to Harold Robinson January 28, 1955; he preceded her in death January 5, 1998.
She is survived by one daughter and one son: Connie Wooley and husband, Matthew of Campbellsville and Dwayne Robinson and wife, Kristy of Cookeville, Tennessee; five grandchildren: Sarah Hampton and husband, Brian and Rachael Mattingly and husband, Ryan of Campbellsville, Lindsey Robinson, Brandon Robinson and Sydney Robinson of Cookeville, Tennessee; one sister and one brother; Margaret Brown and husband, Paul of Albany and Kenneth Appleby and wife, Beula of New Castle, Indiana; two sisters-in-law: Frances Appleby of New Castle, Indiana and Jane Appleby of Albany; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Gleneve was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Ray Appleby, Jessie Appleby and Bessie Sidwell.
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VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Melvin Daniels
BURIAL: 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Cave Springs Cemetery in Clinton County
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 18, 2016
James “Jimmy” Sluder of Liberty, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late John Sylvester Sluder and Lettie Cox Sluder, was born February 21, 1952 in Sandwich, Illinois. He died at 11:12 A.M., Saturday, December 17, 2016 in Liberty. Age: 64
He professed faith in Christ and raised his son in the Baptist Faith.
Jimmy was a retired employee of Parker Kalon. Mr. Sluder was a self-taught guitarist and dobro player and would entertain people occasionally at the Wagon Wheel. He and his friends spent many hours enjoying each other’s musical talents in Jimmy’s building. Jimmy often liked to talk on his CB radio and was an animal lover, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his grandsons.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: James Anthony and Mallory Sluder of Campbellsville; two grandsons: Hunter Lake Sluder and Kaiden Anthony Sluder of Campbellsville; six sisters: Lillie Benningfield, Beechel Clark, Linda Newton and husband, Michael, Helen Claywell and husband, Gary, Jane Dudgeon and husband, David and Shirley Graybeal and husband, Roy all of Campbellsville; mother of his son, Linda Sue Sluder; his companion, Shirley DeGeer of Liberty; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends who will all miss him.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Harold Sluder, Charles Sluder and Aline Vannice.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, December 19, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Don Watson
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 15, 2016

Dr. James H. Wentworth of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Mattie Wentworth Greenwood and Frank P. Wentworth, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He was born in Bedford, Kentucky on May 22, 1937. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley DeBord Wentworth, March 2002. Brothers: Paul, Harry and Charles Wentworth and one sister Judy Stanley.
He was a member of Spurlington United Methodist Church.
Jim served as head basketball coach at Wesley College in Dover, Delaware for 40 years. He was awarded Wesley Professor Emeritus; inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Lindsey Wilson College, Pfeiffer University, Wesley College and the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. The Wesley College gymnasium is named the “Jim and Shirley Wentworth Gymnasium.” He also received Wesley College President’s Award for Excellence and Performance and a Doctorate of Public Service.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah, son Chris (Sarah); stepsons, Stan McCubbin (Brandy) and Todd McCubbin (Liz). Grandchildren: Callie, Chloe, Jayden and Kenley McCubbin, Kayden Long and Emma Wentworth.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 16, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Minister Derek W. Hunter and Rev. Robert Morris
PRIVATE BURIAL: Science Hill Cemetery in Science Hill, Kentucky
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Wesley College Scholarship Fund or Hosparus of Green River and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 13, 2016
Mrs. Lula Francis “Lou” Brown of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Elmer and Flossie Jane (Goff) Warren, was born in Somerset on April 22, 1945. She left this world to be united with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at her home. She was 71 years, 9 months, and 19 days of age. Mrs. Brown professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Saloma Baptist Church. She was an administrative clerk for home health agencies. As a talented pianist, she enjoyed visiting area churches and playing during their services.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
One daughter: Charman Barnes of Campbellsville,
One son: Kyle Brown of Campbellsville,
A granddaughter: Shelbi Barnes of Campbellsville,
Two special friends: Shelia Thomas of Campbellsville, and Betty Judd of Greensburg,
And a host of extended family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother and sister, Donald Warren and Betty Jane Warren.
All services were held privately. L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 13, 2016
Mrs. Tina Rose Penick of Summersville, daughter of Lovan (Graham) Kerr and the late Marvin Penick, passed from this life on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at her home. Born in Taylor County on August 5, 1964, she was 52 years, 4 months, and 5 days of age. Mrs. Penick was a certified nursing assistant before becoming disabled. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Presbyterian denomination.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
One daughter: Christina Marie Cowan of Campbellsville,
Her mother: Lovan Kerr of Campbellsville,
Two sisters: Teresa J. Milby and Virginia Shutters, both of Greensburg,
Two grandchildren: Cash Cowan and Mia Raye Lumpkin,
And a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Cremation was chosen and there will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Penick on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 14, from 1:00 PM EST until time for the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 13, 2016

James “Jimmy” Franklin of Lexington, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Claude Franklin and Rena Belle Shipp Franklin, was born December 18, 1935, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:25 A.M., Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Lexington.
Age: 80
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a farmer.
He united in marriage to Norma Jean Barnett October 5, 1957
Besides his wife, Norma Jean Franklin of Lexington, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Kaye and Brian Hinton of Campbellsville; one grandson, Brandon Skaggs and wife, April of Lexington; one great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Reese Skaggs of Lexington; one sister, Frances Franklin of Blacklick, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
James was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Charles “Cotton” Franklin, Junior Franklin, Betty Sharp and Virginia Bear.
VISITATION: 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 16, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 16, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dannie Nelson
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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