Bettye Jane Gray Cox

Posted by on Apr 20, 2023

Bettye Jane Gray Cox, age 86, formerly of Campbellsville, passed away at the home of her daughter, Toni Elaine Llauger, on April 16, 2023.  Bettye was born in Campbellsville on October 29, 1936, and has lived in Tampa, Florida, since 1963.   She is predeceased by her husband, Leslie Barnett Cox, her parents, Joe and Helen Gray, brothers Joe Gray, Jr, Eugene Gray and Robert Gray, all of Campbellsville.  She is survived by her children, Leslye Ann Chianese, Bonny Sue King, (Thomas), Robert Allen Cox, (Judy), Pamela Gail Murtha (Tim), and Toni Elaine Llauger, all of Tampa, Florida.  In addition, she is survived by her grandchildren Melissa Lynn Messick, Land o’ Lakes Florida, Thomas King, Jr., Tampa, Florida, Tanya Rechelle Cosby, Land o’ Lakes, Florida, Ambria Nicole Llauger-Torres of Lakeland, Florida and Cecily Margaret Llauger of Hahira, Georgia.  She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Matthew Allen Cosby, Madison Danielle Cosby, Ashley Nicole Cosby, Avery Grace Cosby, all of Land o’ Lakes, Florida, and Beckham Gray Gibbs of Hahira, Georgia.

Our family would like to express our deep love and appreciation to Ambria Nicole Llauger and Madison Danielle Cosby for the endless hours of love and compassion they provided to their grandmother during her final days.   Their love, compassion and kindness insured that her final days were respectful and honored.

Bettye was a lifelong member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.

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Visitation will be held from 10:00A.M.- 1:00 P.M.,  on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

Interment will be at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, Campbellsville, Kentucky.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO BLUEGRASS WAY  AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Thomas E. Walters, 78

Posted by on Apr 18, 2023

Thomas E. Walters, 78

Mr. Thomas E. Walters, 78, of the Levelwood community passed from this life on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at his home following an extended illness. He was born on December 13, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Finley B. and Marjorie Jean (Bogan) Walters, and was of the Christian faith. He was a retired heavy-duty diesel mechanic. Mr. Walters was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Navy, and was a lifetime member of the Petaluma, CA VFW Post 1929.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife of 55 years: Mrs. Jeanne Marie (Chiantelli) Walters,

Three children: Marjorie Lee Sabino and husband Eric of Hodgenville, Cherie Marie Altman and husband Timothy of Campbellsville, and Thomas M. Walters and wife Kristen of Campbellsville,

A sister-in-law: Fran Walters of Bacaville, CA,

Seven grandchildren,

Six step-grandchildren,

Five great-grandchildren,

Twelve step great-grandchildren,

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by three siblings: Janice Jalowsky, Robert B. Walters, and Carol Jalowsky.

   At the request of Mr. Walters, a private graveside funeral service will be conducted at the Flying W Cemetery in Larue County.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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Frances Griffin Benningfield

Posted by on Apr 17, 2023

Frances Griffin Benningfield of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Edwin Griffin and Susie Caulk Griffin, was born in Campbellsville and died at 3:15 A.M., Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Campbellsville.

She professed her faith in Christ and was a dedicated member of Elkhorn Methodist Church for more than fifty-eight years.

Frances was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom where she was the second shift cafeteria manager. She loved being with her family and was always ready for a road trip. She enjoyed her flowers and began each day with two chocolate kisses; she had quite a sweet tooth. Frances was a fifty-eight year cancer survivor.

She united in marriage to Nolan Herald Benningfield July 13, 1965 and he preceded her in death December 12, 1996.

Frances is survived by one son and one daughter: John Benningfield and wife, Debbie and Nola Gaddis and husband, Ritchie of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Jessica Childs and husband, Rich, Faith Gaddis and Joshua Gaddis; one great-grandson, Jonathan Coppage; one daughter-in-law, Helen Benningfield and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Jim Benningfield; two grandchildren: Jonathan Lyle Benningfield and Kristen Ann Benningfield and one sister, Helen Griffin Shofner.

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VISITATION:  9:00 – 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral H

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Ronnie Dooley

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR ELKHORN METHODIST CHURCH AND BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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