Juanita Newton

Posted by on Aug 14, 2021

JUANITA NEWTON

Juanita Newton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Sammie T. Benningfield and Rinnie L. Short Benningfield was born April 15, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:33 P.M., Friday, August 13, 2021 at her home. Age: 91
She professed faith in Christ and was a devoted member of Good Hope Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and was active in the Women’s Missionary Union for many years.
She worked in the cafeteria for the Campbellsville School System where she enjoyed getting to work with the kids. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her greatest joy and she was always their biggest supporter. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, and friend to all who knew her.
She united in marriage to Lynwood Newton May 14, 1949.
Besides her husband, Lynwood Newton of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters and two sons: Judy Dabney of Campbellsville, Deborah Wade and husband, Dee of Louisville, Jeff Newton and wife, Cathy of Campbellsville and Russ Newton and wife Krista of Buckner; eight grandchildren: Traver Dabney and wife, Kelli of Versailles, Tara Dabney of Chicago, Seth Wade of Louisville, Jenny Newton and husband, Eric, Ben Newton and wife, Sheere, Drew Newton and wife Megan, of Campbellsville, Grant Newton and Macy Newton of Buckner; fourteen great-grandchildren: Catherine Dabney, Olivia Dabney, Scarlet Dabney of Versailles, Parker Newton, Sarah Newton, Sophia Newton, Lilly Newton, Emma Newton, Myles Newton, Avery Newton, Bryce Newton and Riley Newton, Tate Newton and Luke Newton of Campbellsville; one sister and one brother: Shirley Coffey and Eldon Benningfield and wife, Judy of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Terry M. Dabney,; five sisters and two brothers:  Madlyn Parrott, Ruby Morris, Dewell Richerson, Majeal Hutchins, Jenny Underwood, Glenn Benningfield and Ralph Benningfield.

VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

FUNERAL SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Monday, August 16, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville    

BURIAL:  Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPAURAS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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BETTY JEAN SEALS OBITUARY

Posted by on Aug 6, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jean Seals, 60, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Bennie Garrett and Lois Gribbins Garrett, was born August 16th, 1960, in Taylor County and departed this life peacefully on Thursday, August 5th, 2021, at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, Tennessee.

She professed her faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.

Mrs. Betty was a dedicated schoolteacher for 28 years at Lake Cumberland Head Start of Taylor County.  She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

She united in marriage to James Seals on January 25th, 1974, who survives.

Survived by three daughters:  Mary Ann Gunter and her husband, Jessie of Taylor County; Melissa Kinser and husband, Chris, of Campbellsville; and Brittany Seals of Campbellsville.

One son:  James Seals, Jr., of Campbellsville.

Twelve grandchildren:  Bradley Pittman and his wife, Amberly; and Nathaniel Pittman, both of Merrimac Community;  Nicholas Pittman of Acton Community; Bethany Gunter, Jessica Gunter, and Marissa Gunter, all of Taylor County; Madison Kinser, Grant Kinser, Jaxon Garrett, Aliyah Garrett, and Gage Seals, all of Campbellsville.

Five great-grandchildren:  Eli Pittman, Lily Pittman, and Sophia Pittman, all of Merrimac Community; AnnLynn Berry and Kara Berry, both of Taylor County.

Three sisters:  Connie Gribbins and her husband, George; Evelyn Cox and her husband, Bobby; and Josephine Newton and her husband, Roy, all of Campbellsville.

Two brothers:  Stanley Garrett of Merrimac Community and Junior Garrett and his wife, Carol of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Besides her parents, Mrs. Betty is preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters:  David Garrett, Hanley Garrett, Juanita Cox, Barbara Tungate, and Jeanette Clements.

VISITATION:  Monday, August 9th, 2021, from 5pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Tuesday, August 10th, 2021, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow in Tallow Creek Cemetery.

Pallbearers:  Grant Kinser, Bradley Pittman, Jesse Seals, Roger Dale Seals, Roy Newton, and George Gribbins, Jr.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Betty Seals at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Alton Haines, 90

Posted by on Aug 6, 2021

Mr. Alton Stewart Haines of Hiseville, formerly of Mannsville, passed from this life on Monday, August 2, 2021. Born in Carroll County, Maryland on April 11, 1931 to the late Walter Turner, Sr. and Mary Pauline (Wantz) Haines, he was 90 years, 3 months, and 23 days of age. Mr. Haines had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.

Alton met and married the love of his life, Ms. Barbara Hutchinson, who he affectionately referred to as “Jones”. Together they owned and operated various dairy farms in their home state of Maryland and started a family. They moved their growing family to Kentucky and continued their passion for farm life on a large dairy farm in Mannsville and then later in Campbellsville. They shared 62 years of marriage until her passing in February 2019. Alton also spent several years with Cox Interior in addition to farming. All who knew Alton experienced the tremendous character and work ethic that he personified.

He leaves to carry his legacy:

Four children: Donna Durbin of Cave City, Tom Haines and wife Tonya of Campbellsville, Will Haines and wife Tammy of Greensburg, and Charlie Haines and wife Karin of Huntsville, AL,

Thirteen grandchildren: Christopher Durbin, Zachary Durbin, Lauren Bennett and husband Jamie, Elizabeth Coffey and husband Josh, Emily Cook and husband Chris, Jacob Haines, Shelby Haines, Jessica Lewis and husband Chip, Ashley Haines, Morgan Haines, Chase Haines, Charley Haines, and Chandler Haines,

Five great-grandchildren: Riley Coffey, Elaine Cook, Colbie Coffey, Rosalind Bennett, and Thomas Jack Cook,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Susan Marie Haines, and a son-in-law, Jack Durbin.

Mr. Haines chose cremation. There will be a service to celebrate his life on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST (2:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jamie Bennett will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) until time for the service.

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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