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Madlyn Parrott

Posted by on Sep 8, 2017

Madlyn Parrott of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Sammy T. Benningfield and Rennie Lovelace Short Benningfield, was born October 22, 1918, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 3:17 A.M., Friday, September 8, 2017 in Danville. Age: 98
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Madlyn united in marriage to Rev. Henry T. Parrott December 24, 1936 and he preceded her in death October 10, 2007. She served her Lord faithfully along with her minster husband having once told him wherever the Lord led him she would follow. She had a heart for missions and wanted everyone to know Jesus as their savior. She saved and gave generously to the missons offerings.
She loved and was loved dearly by her family. She showed her love by cooking amazing meals that left both body and soul refreshed.
She is survived by two sons and four daughters: Norman (Margaret)Parrott of Campbellsville, Ronald David (Judy)Parrott of Richmond, Lynda Spoonamore of Lexington, Jan (Gene) Robinson of Burgin, Pam White of Makanda, Illinois, and Gayle Parrott (Joe Curl) of Covington, Louisiana; fourteen grandchildren: Brad (Staria) Robinson, Bryan (Lynn) Robinson, Carla (Jimmy Merideth) Johnson, Gary (Melinda) Parrott, Steve ( Isabelle) Ratliff , Lynn (Tom) Uram, Julie Spoonamore, Teresa (Adam) Brumfield, Craig Parrott, Michael White, Aimee Williams, Laurel ( Bryan) Halim, Alison Curl and Nick Curl; eighteen great-grandchildren: Katie Robinson, Ben Robinson, Billy Johnson, Cathi Sue Johnson, Chelsea Howard, Jordan (Greg) Lobb, Sami Jo Parrott, Callie Parrott, Ben Parrott, Van Brumfield, Abigale Williams, Aurora Williams, Sarah Preston, Casey Robinson, Cassandra Ratliff, Jonathan Ratliff, Nathan Merideth, Kara Merideth; eight great-great-grandchildren: Alex Howard, Alyssa Howard, Brayden Dyer, Ava Howard, Maggie Couch, Jace Brewer, Olive Curl and Skylar Robinson; two brothers and two sisters: Rev. Ralph Benningfield of Sparta, Tennessee, Eldon ( Judy) Benningfield and Juanita (Lenny) Newton of Campbellsville and Shirley Coffey of Greensburg and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends including her beloved caregivers at Charleston Healthcare Center of Danville.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Ann Parrott in infancy; one brother and four sisters: Glenn Benningfield, Jenny Underwood, Ruby Morris, Majeal Hutchins and Dewel Richerson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dave Walters and Rev. Doug Benningfield

BURIAL: Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church Cemetery

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

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Geneva Hunt, 84

Posted by on Sep 8, 2017

Mrs. Geneva (Pierce) Hunt, daughter of the late Roscoe and Mattie (Brewer) Hunt, was born on March 28, 1933 in Taylor County. She departed this life on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her home, being 84 years, 5 months, and 10 days of age. Mrs. Hunt professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She had worked at the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville several years, but her calling in life was to be a wife, mother, and grandmother. In her spare time, she loved to read or raise flowers, and considered yard sales and auctions social events as well as a place to find a good bargain or two.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband of nearly 67 years: Edward Hunt,

Two children: Phyllis Sallee and husband Eddie, and David Hunt and special friend Kaye Hunt and her children, all of Campbellsville,

Three siblings: Louise Manasco and husband Jesse, and Juanita Perkins, all of Campbellsville, and Kenny Pierce and wife Shirley of Greensburg,

Two granddaughters: Samantha Arnold and husband Chad, and Andrea Smith, both of Campbellsville,

Four great-grandchildren: Maddox, Kinley, Caroline, and Avery,

A sister-in-law: Gertrude Sprowles of Campbellsville,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Hunt on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 12:00 noon in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Freddy Thompson will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 9 after 11:00 AM until time for the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Building Fund or the Galilean Children’s Home. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.

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Roger Withers, age 69

Posted by on Sep 8, 2017

Roger Dale Withers, 69 years, four months and one day of age of Campbellsville, died Thursday, September 7, 2017, at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born on May 6, 1948 in Russell County to the late Arno and Jane Eades Withers.  His mother died when he was just one-year old and he later came to know his late step-mother, Marie Withers as “Mom”.  A truck driver, he drove for Pyles Concrete for the ten years prior to his retirement.  While he was able, he liked to fish and enjoyed spending time with his dogs.  More recently he enjoyed spending time on Facebook.

Roger is survived by his wife, Linda Chelf Withers and two sons, Jeff Padilla and wife Rhonda of Russell Springs and Steve Cave and wife Maren of Atlanta, GA.   Also surviving are three grandchildren, Mariah Johnson, Jayden Padilla, Noah Padilla and siblings, Shirley Withers, Larry Withers and wife, Linda, David Withers and wife, Rosemary, Judy Chenoweth and husband, Jason and Clara Withers all of Russell Springs.

Funeral Service for Roger Dale Withers will be Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Hugh Withers officiating.  Serving as casket bearers will be Brent Vaught, Ben Vaught, Davy Withers, Jr., Dale Burton, Scott Chelf and Kevin Bryant.  His grandchildren, Mariah Johnson, Jayden Padilla and Noah Padilla will be honorary casket bearers.   Burial to will follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For on-line condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1165/Roger-Withers/obituary.html#tribute-start

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