Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 16, 2022
John Douglas Wagster, Age 71 of Royal Oak, Michigan departed this earthly life on June 10, 2022. He had been battling with Aplastic Anemia for many years and was receiving treatment at the University of Michigan Hospital at the time of his death.
John was born on June 9, 1951 in Union City, TN to John L and Helen Parker Wagster. His family moved to Campbellsville, Kentucky soon after John was born where his father owned the Ben Franklin store. While living in Campbellsville, John attended Campbellsville Baptist Church where he professed faith in Christ and was baptized. He is a member of Royal Oak First United Methodist Church, the local chapter of Optimist International and an enthusiast of all things’ sports.
John attended Campbellsville High School where he was a football standout and recently inducted into the CHS Athletic Hall of Fame at the inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony held December 2021. John accepted a full scholarship to advance his competitive spirit, love for football and academic pursuits at the University of Tennessee. He was an All-SEC defensive tackle, with 120 tackles in both his Junior and Senior seasons. A 2019 article lists John as #3 of “Tennessee’s top all time players from Kentucky”.
John and Phyllis Goff began dating while in high school, and married following John’s graduation from UT. They traveled extensively, both domestic and abroad, for several years before settling into a permanent residence and career in education. Their love for one another and spending time together kept them travelling and experiencing new places throughout their 48 years of marriage.
Following a successful football and undergraduate endeavor, John went on to earn his PhD in Finance from Texas A&M University. Johns hard work and dedication were punctuated with a 29-year career in teaching and research at Wayne State University in Detroit. John retired from WSU in 2021 with the distinguished title of “Associate Professor Emeritus of Finance”.
John D. Wagster is survived by his wife of 48 years, Phyllis Goff Wagster, Brother Steve (Patti) of Dayton, TX and sister Marilyn of Reisterstown, MD along with a host of relatives and friends who have been blessed by their time with him.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Royal Oak First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at 10am, a Service at 11am and there will be a lunch to follow.
Contributions in John’s name are suggested to be made to Royal Oak First United Methodist Church, 320 West Seventh Street, Royal Oak, MI. 48067
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jun 15, 2022
Jennifer Kaye Benningfield of Campbellsville, daughter of Donna Kaye Wood Benningfield and the late Terry Wayne Benningfield, was born May 10, 1987 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. She died at 10:22 A.M., Monday, June 13, 2022 in Louisville. Age: 35
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Spurlington United Methodist Church. Jennifer had a beautiful soul and had a heart for the Lord her entire life.
She was dearly loved by her parents, brother and grandparents and will be missed beyond measure. Jennifer enjoyed gospel music and going to church. She also loved to sew and do crafts and made special gifts to give to family and loved ones.
Jennifer is survived by her mother, Donna Kaye Benningfield of Campbellsville; one brother, Ryan Benningfield of Elizabethtown; aunts and uncles: Tommy (Natosha) Peppers and Roger (Patti) Benningfield of Campbellsville and Peggy (Andy) Sloan of Lexington; special friends: Vicki Burkes, Ronyale McCoomer, Delores Newton and Verlee Alcorn and many other relatives and friends.
Jennifer was also preceded in death by her grandparents: Noel Wood and Barbara Wood Pike and Lyndon and Naomi Benningfield and two aunts: Cindy Wood Denton and Mary Ann Peppers.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 17, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, June 17, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Robert Morris and Rev. Paul J. Dicken
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 15, 2022
Gregory Keith Watson, of Campbellsville, the son of Jerry Cox and the late Neda Kaye Watson, was born May 23, 1972 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Monday, June 13, 2022 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 50 years of age.
He was a former carpenter and home remodeler, a lineman, a former employee at the Green River Marina and demolished industrial smoke stacks and was of the Christian faith.
Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by a step-brother: Leo Sallee.
Survivors include his wife: Laura (Callison) Watson; his father: Jerry Cox and wife Debbie; five children: Corey Keith Watson, CheyAnn Sky Edwards, Chelsie Edwards Graham and husband Logan, Sidney Autum Ewards and Summer Shayd Edwards.
Also surviving is a sister: Angela Michelle Graham and companion Gary Simons, Robert Matthews and Sara Houk; two grandchildren: Hunter Webb and Addison Graham; his mother-in-law: Ann Callison; step-brother: Clifford Tungate; special friend: Kim Watson and a host of nieces and nephews including Brinkley Simons and Colton Graham.
The funeral service for Gregory Keith Watson will be Thursday at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Bro. Darrell Ford will be officiating.
Visitation after 10:00 A.M. until time for the service
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