Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 21, 2026
Jamie Scott Chappel of Campbellsville, the son of Judy (Hunt) White and the late Gerald Chappel, was born January 2, 1962 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in Louisville at the University Hospital. He was 64 years of age.
He was a former forklift mechanic for MH Equipment and of the Baptist Faith.
He loved working on cars and watching NASCAR.
Survivors include his mother: Judy White of Campbellsville: his wife: Mary “Kathy” (Poling) Chappel of Campbellsville; two daughters and a son: Amy Reynolds of Lexington, Jay Chappel and companion Leslie of Colorado and Alexis Spires and husband Jaxon of Campbellsville.
Also a step-son: Dylan Reeves of Hazard; a brother and sister: Mark Chappel and wife Janie and Lucretia Bryant all of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Allie Grace Chappel, Kealey and Macilynn Mann and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
OFFICIATING: Bro. Willie Cole Bland
INTERMENT: Chappel Cemetery at Knifley
VISITATION: after 10:00 A.M. Friday until time for the service.
PALLBEARERS: Jaxon Spires, Jay Chappel, Tyler Quinn, David Chappel, Joe Cox, Troy Smith
Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund, which can be made at the funeral home or by clicking the “DONATION” tab at the top of this obituary.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 20, 2026
Wilma Ann (Clark) Abell, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late George and Opal (Watson) Clark, was born February 12, 1956, in Taylor County, KY, and departed this life on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Louisville at the Norton Hospital. She was 69 years of age.
She was a former graphic designer for CKNJ and a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
Wilma enjoyed sewing, doing artwork, and loved all her family and grandkids, and her church family.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Donnie Clark and Jerry Clark.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard Abell of Campbellsville; a son, Joshua Clark, and wife Amy of Mt. Washington; a daughter, Amanda Denney of Somerset.
Also three sisters: Clara Hord of Louisville, Ellen Kessler of Loretto, and Jane Kurtz and husband Bill of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Kailyn and Airyana Clark, and special friends: Susan and Clarence Green, and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the wishes of Wilma Abell, cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Robinson Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.
Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
The family also wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Grandview Nursing and Rehab for the care and compassion shown to Mrs. Abell for the last two years of her earthly life.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 19, 2026
Troy Allen Key of the Roley Community of Adair County, the son of Thomas James Key and the late Charlette (Whittington) Allen, was born July 1, 1974, in Campbellsville and departed this life on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 51 years of age.
He was a delivery tech for Patient Aids in Campbellsville and was of the Christian Faith.
He enjoyed audiobooks, UK Basketball, fishing, cooking, and making people laugh, but most of all, spending time with family.
Survivors include a daughter, Autumn Key, and companion Aaron Riley; a son, Wade Key, and companion Hallie Boils.
Also three brothers and a sister: Tommy Key and wife Kathy, Timmy Key, Scott Key and wife Valerie, and Lisa Pinkston; two grandchildren: Saylor Grace Riley and Carter Bruce Riley; uncle: Chester Whittington and wife Becky, and a host of nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Troy Allen Key will be on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Visitation after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 19, 2026
Jim Todd Burris of Campbellsville, the son of the late Jim Garnett Burris and Donna Louise Hamilton Burris, was born on October 22, 1965 in Greensburg, KY, and departed this life on January 15, 2026, in Louisville. He was 60 years of age.
He was a welder and an employee of Manchester Tank. He enjoyed welding, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, mowing the yard, watching horror movies, being in the pool, and playing with his pups.
He is survived by his loving wife, Theresa Keith Burris of Campbellsville and one son Wesley Todd Burris of Campbellsville. Two bonus sons, Kevin Largent and Charlie Largent of California. One grandson, Cole Largent, and one expected granddaughter.
Also, his mother-in-law, Mary Ann Nichols of Smiths Grove, a sister-in law, Darlene Burris of Campbellsville, three brothers-in-law, Allen Keith, Danny Smith (Brenda), and Kevin Guthrie (Nicole) of Indiana, two nephews, Anthony Burris of Campbellsville, and Shannon Burris (Ranita) of Lebanon, Missouri.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Burris.
The Funeral Service for Jim Todd Burris will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, with entombment to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Bro. Bob Cutler and Jeff Burris will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Todd Burris, Anthony Burris, Allen Keith, Eugene Childress, Lewis Thompson, and Neil Sublett.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 16, 2026
David Patrick Cannady of Campbellsville, the son of Bonnie Sue (Hawn) Cox, was born May 15, 1968 in Alabama and departed this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at his home. He was 57 years of age.
He was a former employee of Cox Interior and a welder by trade and of the Baptist Faith.
David was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in Desert Storm as a sniper.
Survivors include his mother Bonnie Sue Cox; his life partner: Sherry Marie Blanton; two brothers and two sisters: Mark, Bobby, Kimberly and Melissa and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the request of David, cremation rites were entrusted to
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
NO services are planned.
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