Michael David Mings

Posted by on Oct 15, 2019

Michael David Mings

Mr. Michael David Mings of Bardstown, formerly of Campbellsville, was born on February 7, 1963 in Hardin County, Kentucky to Bernie Mings and the late Betty Louise White and departed this life on Friday, October 11, 2019. He was 56 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Mings was a contractor and enjoyed managing and building projects of various sizes.
He was a United States Army veteran, having served his country honorably for one tour.
Michael is survived by his spouse: Nancy Riggs of Bardstown; two sons and three daughters: Robert Mings, Scotty Mings and wife Colleen all of Campbellsville, Tasha Mings of Tennessee, Alena Mings and Valorie Mings of Alaska; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his father: Bernie Mings of Campbellsville; a stepson: Shawn Riggs of Bardstown; one brother and six sisters: Shelly Perkins of Campbellsville, Kathy Jaglowicz and husband Mike of Lebanon, Darlene Prather of Rineyville, Doug Mings and wife Vickie of Madisonville, Dana Hill and husband Billy of Horse Cave, Myra Mings of Liberty and Christy Sluder and husband Chad of Mount Juliet.
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The funeral services for Michael David Mings will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 18, 2019 at Auberry – Gupton & Chandler Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Elliott Cemetery. Bro. Jase Divens officiating.
Visitation is requested from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
Auberry – Gupton & Chandler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Betty Jean Cornett

Posted by on Oct 15, 2019

Betty Jean Cornett

Ms. Betty Jean Cornett of Walton, Kentucky, formally of Campbellsville, was born on December 30, 1943 to the late Charlie Mullins and Aria Capps Mullins in Johnson County, Kentucky and departed this life on Sunday, October 13, 2019. She was 75 years of age.
Betty was dedicated to her family and to her career as an elementary school educator. She raised and nurtured two children, James and Lea-Anne, was a loving caregiver to her mother in her elder years, and proud Grammy to her five grandchildren. Her time as a school teacher was spent primarily in Appalachia. It was a great honor of her life to have the opportunity to empower her students with knowledge.
Ms. Cornett is survived by one son and one daughter: James Cornett and wife Debbie of Lexington, Kentucky and Lea-Anne Strickland and husband Morgan of Walton, Kentucky. Five grandchildren: Joshua Cornett and Matthew Cornett of Lexington, and Aria Strickland, Laurel Strickland and Nora Strickland all of Walton, Kentucky. One brother and one sister: George Mullins and wife Margaret of Cincinnati, Ohio and Marietta Mullins of Elizabethtown. One sister-in-law: Judy Mullins of Campbellsville, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Aria Mullins, one daughter Elizabeth Cornett, one brother Donald Mullins and one sister Nancy Moore.
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The funeral services for Betty Cornett will be conducted at 12:00 P.M. Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Auberry – Gupton & Chandler Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
Visitation is requested from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Auberry – Gupton & Chandler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Rev. Ben Spencer

Posted by on Oct 11, 2019

Rev. Ben Spencer of Campbellsville, son of the late James Spencer and Myrtle Burnett Spencer, was born January 13, 1927 in Wolfe County, Kentucky. He died at 12:00 P.M., Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 92

He was a faithful servant of Christ and devoted minister for over sixty-three years. He, along with others built the East Campbellsville Church of God and its campground. He was the pastor at East Campbellsville Church of God for forty plus years and was pastor emeritus. He was involved in mission work in Haiti and Jamaica and raised money for the Fe India Children’s Mission. He was an evangelist and had a radio ministry for twenty-five years. He was a talented musician, songwriter, writing many soul winning songs and wood craftsman.
He loved his family and his church family. He, without a doubt led hundreds if not thousands to Christ. Only heaven will show the impact of his life and ministry.

Bro. Spencer was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army and United States Air Force and received the World War II Victory Ribbon and the Army Occupational Medal.
He united in marriage to Shirley Saunders April 19, 1956.
Besides his wife, Shirley Spencer of Campbellsville, he is survived by three sons and five daughters: Marty Spencer and wife, Dana, Brian Spencer and wife, Michelle and Tonya Hagan and husband, Greg of Campbellsville, Djuana Nolley and husband, Greg of Elk Horn, Dwayne Spencer and wife, Tammy of Cookeville, Tennessee, Lori Perez and husband, Ramiro of Elizabethton, Tennessee, Rhonda Nunez and husband, Luis of Homestead, Florida and Barbara Jean Swenson and husband, Pete of Lebanon, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Denise Spencer of Campbellsville; thirty-seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Viola Little of Wolfe County, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends, including his family at East Campbellsville Church of God.
He was also preceded in death by two sons, Bro. Robbie Spencer and Stephen Spencer; a grandson, Dalin Spencer and several brothers and sisters.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 13, 2019 at East Campbellsville Church of God
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 13, 2019 at East Campbellsville Church of God by Rev. Dennis Creech and Rev. Howard Hellwig
BURIAL: Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FE INDIA CHILDREN’S MISSION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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