Charlie Perkins

Posted by on May 14, 2009

Charlie Perkins of Campbellsville, son of the late James Franklin Perkins and Montrie Ester Clark Perkins, was born May 26, 1944, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 10:57 P.M., Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in Campbellsville. Age: 64
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
He had been employed as an iron construction worker.
He is survived by two sons and three daughters: Toni Bright of Campbellsville, Jeff Perkins, Tracy Daley, Charlie Perkins and Melissa Perkins of Boston, Massachusetts; several grandchildren; two brothers and one sister: Jimmy Dale Perkins and wife, Brenda and Ruth Tungate and husband, Ollie of Campbellsville and Eugene Perkins of Boston, Massachusetts; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Perkins Elders October 25, 1997 and Doris Perkins Deering June 20, 2003.
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FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 17, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Rev. Brian Rafferty

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.

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William quot;Billquot; Kean

Posted by on May 14, 2009

William ldquo;Billrdquo; Kean of Campbellsville, formerly of Jamestown, son of the late Edward Kean and Pearl Barnett Kean, was born April 2, 1928, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He died at 6:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 13, 2009 in Campbellsville. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was a retired police officer with the Jamestown Police Department and was a constable for some ten years in Taylor County. He was currently a member of the Kentucky Constable Association.
He united in marriage to Dorothy Woods Kean. She preceded him in death June 17, 2003.
He united in marriage to Louise Harrison Polley October 19, 1991.
Besides his wife, Louise Polley of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons and one daughter: Clyde Kean and Mary Emma Marcum of Jamestown and Ronnie Kean of Georgetown, Indiana; four step-children: James Robert Polley of Campbellsville, Charles Polley of Lebanon, Albert Polley of Liberty and Connie Jo Stewart of Frankfort;seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Maude George of Lebanon and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M., Friday, May 15, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Rev. B. C. Gillispie

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

PALLBEARERS:

Bill Cassell
Marshall Graham
Todd Little
Junior Parson
Wayne Parson
Rick Reynolds
John Shipp

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Ina Graybeal Cowherd

Posted by on May 12, 2009

Ina Cowherd of Louisville, formerly of Taylor County, daughter of the late Ambrose Roy Graybeal and Sara Ruth Phipps Graybeal, was born March 17, 1920, in Knifley, Kentucky. She died at 8:45 P.M., Friday, May 8, 2009 in Louisville. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ early in life and joined Earlyrsquo;s Chapel United Methodist Church prior to becoming a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She was a retired school teacher having taught in the Friendship School and Taylor County School Systems. She also had been employed by the Taylor County Sheriffrsquo;s Office as a deputy sheriff.
She united in marriage to Robert ldquo;Bobrdquo; Henry Cowherd, Sr. December 13, 1940. He preceded her in death February 14, 1982.
She united in marriage to Paul John Phipps October 22, 2002. He preceded her in death February 7, 2006.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Roy Nelson Cowherd and wife, Lisa Simon of Hudson, New York and Lena McCubbin and husband, Robert of Columbus, Indiana; four grandchildren: Robert Henry Cowherd, III and Hans Erik Simon Cowherd of Hudson, New York, Kristen McCubbin Holden of Woodstock, Georgia and James Edwin McCubbin of Columbus, Ohio; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Dodson Graybeal of South Dakota and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sons: Marshall Hines Cowherd June 17, 1982 and Henry Cowherd, Jr. November 5, 2004, and one brother, Douglas Graybeal.
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Cremation was chosen by the family.

VISITATION: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church

MEMORIAL SERVICES: Noon, Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the First United Me thodist Church in Campbellsville by Dr. TedBeam

PARROTT amp; RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME OF CAMPBELLSVILLE IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO BROOKSIDE CEMETERY AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.

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Betty K. Benningfield

Posted by on May 9, 2009

BETTY K. BENNINGFIELD

Betty K. Benningfield of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Wade Kearnes and Mary Belle Roberts Kearnes was born June 15, 1929 in Louisville, Kentucky. She died at 6:55 P.M., Friday, May 8, 2009 in Campbellsville. Age: 79
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She was a former employee of the Fruit of the Loom Cafeteria.
She united in marriage to Dan Benningfield October 12, 1948. He preceded her in death May 22, 1988.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, James and Lana Benningfield of Madisonville; one sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Randall Phillips of Campbellsville, one brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Joan Kearnes of Florence; two nieces and one nephew: Tracy Gibson and husband Chip of Shelbyville, Jolene Kearnes of Florence and Kevin Phillips and wife Jamie of Campbellsville; four great-nephews; a special friend, Garland Cox of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
VISITATION: AFTER 5:00P.M., Monday
FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the Parrott amp;
Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Dr. Skip Alexander and Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

PALLBEARERS:

Barry Benningfield
John Benningfield
Mike Benningfield
Terry Cox
Chip Gibson
Jake Gibson
Noah Gibson
Kevin Phillips

In lieu of flowers, family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Campbellsville Baptist Church, which may be made at the Funeral Home.

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Mary Linda Rogers

Posted by on May 7, 2009

Mary Linda Rogers of New Albany, Indiana, formerly of Campbellsville and Owensboro, daughter of the late Elan B. Sapp and Eunice Harrison Sapp was born October 12, 1951 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 11:30 A.M., Thursday, May 7, 2009 in New Albany, Indiana. Age: 57
She professed faith in Christ and was member of Graceland Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School.
She graduated from Campbellsville High School in 1969, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Murray State University in 1975 and a Master of Science degree from Western Kentucky University in 1990. She was a certified Diabetes Educator and an active member of The American, Tristate, Daviess County, and Greater Louisville Associations of Diabetes Educators.
She united in marriage to Wayne Rogers June 5, 1971.
Besides her husband Wayne Rogers, of New Albany, Indiana, she is survived by two sons and one daughter, Martin Rogers of San Jose, California, Jeremy S. Rogers and wife, Laura of Louisville and Leah E. Beauchamp and husband Gregg of Elyria, Ohio; three grandchildren: Mercury Rogers, Felix Rogers, and Penelope Rogers of Louisville; one brother, T.K. Sapp and wife Jan of Campbellsville, Kentucky; two nieces and their husbands: Kristi and David Taylor of Columbia, Kentucky and Kari and Zach Gollotte of Nashville, Tennessee; one great-niece and two great-nephews: Emily Taylor and Nicholas Taylor of Columbia, Kentucky and Tyler Gollotte of Nashville, Tennessee; and many other relatives and friends.
VISITATION: 5:00 ndash; 8:00 P.M., Sunday, May 10 at Graceland Baptist Church
FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 11, 2009 at the Graceland Baptist Church in New Albany, Indiana by Pastor Ric Cadle

BURIAL: Abundant Life Memorial Gardens in New Albany, Indiana

FAMILY REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO GRACELAND BAPTIST CHURCH, 3600 KAMER MILLER ROAD, NEW ALBANY, INDIANA 47150, GIDEON MEMORIAL BIBLES OR HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN INDIANA, 624 E. MARKET STREET, NEW ALBANY, INDIANA 47150.

Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home P.O. Box 426 Campbellsville, Kentucky 42719 in charge of arrangements.

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Stanley Benningfield

Posted by on May 5, 2009

Stanley Benningfield of Campbellsville, son of Sam Benningfield and Mildred Gaddis Benningfield, was born December 4, 1949, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 12:45 P.M., Tuesday, May 5, 2009, in Elizabethtown. Age: 59
He was employed at Fruit of the Loom for some twenty-five years and was an electrical inspector.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Kerrie Benningfield and one daughter, Tammy Benningfield of Campbellsville; his father and mother, Sam and Mildred Benningfield of Campbellsville; three grandsons: Cole Gribbins, Austin Benningfield and Caleb Benningfield of Campbellsville; one sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Donald Walls of Campbellsville; two nephews, Chase and Chance Walls of Campbellsville; three uncles: James Benningfield and wife, Bernestine, Willis Benningfield and Walter Benningfield of Campbellsville; and many other relatives and friends.
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FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Friday, May 8, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home in
Campbellsville by Rev. Danny Nelson

VISITATION: From 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home

BURIAL: Gaddis Ridge Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Gerald Benningfield
Roger Benningfield
Greg Janes
Chance Walls
Chase Walls
James Wethington

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Joe Thompson

Posted by on May 1, 2009

Joe Thompson

Joe Thompson, age 77, of Gardner Street, Campbellsville, died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Golden Living Nursing Home in Greensburg .
He was the son of the late George and Edna Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaretta on April 14, 1993, and one brother George Thompson, Sr.
He is survived by three sons, Joe Thompson, Jr of Louisville, Sammy Joe Thompson, New York, Veron Murphy of Louisville, two daughters, Luvenia Taylor of Louisville and Linda Darnell of Arkansas, four grandchildren, one special granddaughter, Margie Thompson of Campbellsville, five great grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters, Andrew Thompson, James Thompson of Detroit Michigan, Willie Mae Simmons of Memphis, Tennessee, Bobbie Jean Webb and Louanna Webb both of Blythesville, Arkansas.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM, Monday, May 4, 2009 at the Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Rev. James Washington, officiating.

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James S. Petersen

Posted by on May 1, 2009

James S. Petersen age 65, of Florida, died Tuesday April 28, 2009 in Pensacola, Florida.
He was a graduate of Lebanon High School and attended Valparaiso College.
He was the owner of Lynn Electric in Campbellsville for forty-three years.
He is survived by two sons: Josh Petersen and Zack Petersen and two grandsons: Andrew Petersen and Tyler Petersen all of Florida; one sister Sharon Drivas of Smyrna, Tennessee and two nieces, Suzanne and Marcia Drivas also of Tennessee.
Cremation was chosen. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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Vaughn Henry (Buster) Owens

Posted by on Apr 30, 2009

Vaughn Henry (Buster) Owens of Campbellsville son of the late Vonda Owens and Jean Byrd Owens was born November 6, 1957 in Oneida, Tennessee. He died at 12:00 A.M., Thursday, April 30, 2009 in Campbellsville. Age: 51
He professed faith in Christ and attended the East Campbellsville Church of God.
He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp.
He was a former employee of Cox Interior.
He united in marriage to Linda Stayton April 25, 1980.
Besides his wife, Linda Owens of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Robbie Cundiff of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Lane Whitley, Raegan Cundiff, Jacob Cundiff and Austin Cundiff of Campbellsville; two sisters and one brother: Brenda Childers and Dianne Harris and husband John of Campbellsville and Butch Owens and wife Donna of LaGrange; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 4, 2009 at the Parrott amp;Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Robbie Spencer and Bro. Ben Spencer
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

PALLBEARERS:
Darrell Dudgeon
Terry Fair
Gary Gilpin
Doug Godsey
Barry Hedgespeth
Glevins Sprowles
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Darren Childers
Darren, Sara, Alex, Jake and Hannah Gupton
Chris, Danielle and Noah Dugger
Anthony Dugger
Aaron Estes
Ashley Estes and Justin Jackson
Jamie, Michael, and Landon Robison
Brandi, Jody, Dayne and Jude Graham
Heather Owens

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Bernice Lynch

Posted by on Apr 29, 2009

Bernice Cox Lynch of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Russell White and Villa Jones White was born June 20, 1918 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:50 P.M., Tuesday, April 28, 2009 in Danville. Age: 90
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She united in marriage to Merlin Cox December 24, 1938. He preceded her in death May 10, 1968.
She united in marriage to George Lynch September 26, 1970. He preceded her in death December 23, 1996.
She is survived by one son and one daughter, Dr. Douglas Cox and wife Daphine of Danville and Wanda Hines of Lexington; two step-children: George Ray Lynch and wife Jennie of Elizabethtown and Sue Webber and husband Robert of Paducah; six grandchildren and spouses: Travis and Julie Cox Danville, Tracey and Todd Gaslin of Louisville, Teryl and David Snow of Nicholasville, Tamara and Andrew Bennett of Seattle, Washington, Lisa and Mike Egan of Elk River, Minnesota, and Mitchell and Amy Hines of Lexington; six step-grandsons: Eric Lynch and Mike Lynch of Elizabethtown, Scott Walker, Jonathan Walker and Andy Walker of Georgia and Jeff Walker of Memphis, Tennessee; twelve great grandchildren; two sisters and one brother: Faye Muncie and husband Jerry of Campbellsville, Frances Montgomery of Greensburg, Harold White and wife Louise of Rising Sun, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister, Thomas White and Allyne Shreve.
VISITATION: After 5:00 PM Thursday
FUNERAL SERVICES: 1:00 P.M., Friday May 1, 2009 at the Parrott amp;
Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Ted Beam
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

PALLBEARERS:;Expressions of sympathy requested to be donations
to Courageous Kids and may be made at the
Travis Cox Parrott amp; Ramsey Funeral Home
Marshall Wayne Ellis
Mitchell Hines
Jerry Muncie
Donnie Shreve
Donnie Underwood

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