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James A. Morrison

Posted by on Dec 23, 2016

James A. Morrison of Campbellsville, son of the late John Morrison and Tiny O. “Dessie” Wright Morrison, was born October 2, 1923, in Cumberland County, Kentucky. He died at 12:25 A.M., Thursday, December 22, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 93
He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army as a Mess Sergeant in the European Theater.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn United Methodist Church.
James was a retired rural letter carrier for the U. S. Postal Service and former owner and operator of Discount Used Cars.
He united in marriage to Madeline Burress January 16, 1950. She preceded him in death December 23, 2012.
James was a hard working man who was a mainstay to all his family and will be remembered fondly and missed greatly.
He is survived by two sons: Ronnie Morrison of Louisville and John Morrison and wife, Elizabeth of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Felicia Schultz and Katie Morrison of Louisville and Wes Morrison of Campbellsville; three step-grandchildren: Jacob Blevins, Joseph Blevins and Julie Blevins; two brothers and one sister: Billy Morrison and wife, Josephine and Nancy Baldock Overton and husband, R. J. of Campbellsville, Howard Morrison and wife, Sharon of Topanga Canyon, California; one brother-in-law, Allen L. Burress of Campbellsville; three sisters-in-law: Stella Morrison of Campbellsville, Eula Morrison of Albany and Cleo Burress of Mt. Washington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
James was also preceded in death by three brothers: Charles Morrison, Edward Morrison and Elton “Chief” Morrison.
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VISITATION: 5:00 -8:00 P.M., Monday, December 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Ronnie Dooley and Dr. William Davenport
BURIAL: Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO SHILOH CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CEMETERY FUNAND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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John Lanis Goode, 65

Posted by on Dec 21, 2016

lanis_2 Mr. John Lanis Goode of Campbellsville, son of the late John and Nellie (Hoosier) Goode, was born in Taylor County on October 19, 1951. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Hosparus Care Center in Louisville, being 65 years, 2 months, and 1 day of age. Mr. Goode professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He worked in the heating and air conditioning industry until his health failed. Mr. Goode loved to laugh and always looked for the best in any situation. His gentle and kind spirit will be dearly missed.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Two sisters: Maxine Blankenship of Campbellsville, and Patty Sullivan and husband Dempsey of Lebanon,

A close friend and companion: Brenda Emerson of Campbellsville,

Several nieces and nephews, including Gavin Sullivan of Lebanon, Marie Daugherty and husband Bill of Bardstown, Lora Montgomery and husband Ricky of Russell Springs, Tom Russell and wife Kim of Campbellsville, Ricky Gabehart and fiancé Mary Wesley of Campbellsville, Billy Dickens of Green County, and Susan Reardon of Campbellsville,

Great-nephews: Dustin Montgomery and Kyle Montgomery of Russell Springs,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ellen Dickens.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Goode on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. David Wray will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Dec. 22, from 5:00-8:00 PM.lrpetty-logo

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Carroll Benningfield

Posted by on Dec 21, 2016

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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
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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