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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 19, 2025
Bobby Lynn Kessler of Campbellsville, the son of the late Walter Wayne Kessler and Dorothy Deener Kessler, was born January 19, 1942, in Campbellsville, and departed this life on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Sunrise Manor nursing home in Hodgenville. He was 83 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He was a former real estate associate and auction assistant for Kessler Auction and Realty Co. He was a farmer, heavy equipment operator, and owner of Bobby Kessler Excavating. He enjoyed farming, bulldozing, telling stories at Druther’s, drag racing, and picking corn with his grandkids.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Carrier Kessler, having united in marriage on February 12, 1988. He is also survived by seven children: Beth Birch (Chris), Russell Kessler (Margarita) of Simpsonville, Ron Kessler (Misty) of Louisville, Thomas Kessler of Shelbyville, Tony Gene Clark of Alaska, Sretta Clark Campbellsville, and Tearah McVay (Thomas) of Campbellsville, one brother: John Mark Kessler (Julie) of Campbellsville.
His grandchildren: Aaron Birch, Phillip Birch, Austin Kessler (Anna), Christian Kessler, David Birch, Megan Murphy (Kevin), Amanda Harris, Lindsey Knapp Parker (Randy), Jillian Motheral Wise (Christopher), Caitlyn Motheral Perez, Khali Grace Clark, Josiah Gage McVay, Tony Gene Clark II, Mark Clark, Alexis Moon, Mykenzi McVay, and Emilee McVay.
His great-grandchildren: Chloe Motheral, Aubrey Wilson, Nicholas Wilson, Lilith Wise, Lydia Wise, Braylee Tucker, Mason Lane, River Patton, Willow Patton, Willow Patton, Bodhi Patton, Winifred Patton, Elena Harris, and Madeline Burchill.
His nephew and niece, John Wayne Kessler (Holly), and Marsha Atwood (Rhyan).
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmie Wayne Kessler, on February 24, 1964.
The funeral service for Bobby Lynn Kessler will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
Dr. James Jones, John Kessler, and Dr. Brian Rafferty will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 5 – 8 p.m. and Tuesday morning until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to be to Toys for Kids and may be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 19, 2025
David Clements of Campbellsville, the son of the late Basil Clements and Nora Christine Clements, was born October 11, 1947, in Casey County and departed this life on September 18, 2025, in Campbellsville. He was 77 years of age.
He was of the Catholic Faith and was a former factory worker, farmer, logger, and employee of Penn Country Hams.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Betty Clements, and five siblings: Buel Clements, Ray Eugene Clements, Diane Newton, Richard Lee Clements, and Darlene Appleby, and two grandsons, Thomas Morgan and David Thomas Durham Morgan.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Amy Beth Baldwin (Danny) of Campbellsville, as well as four grandchildren: Kimberly Thompson (Justin), Renee Baldwin (Hunter), Brandon Morgan, and Jesse Durham, and seven great-grandchildren: Brianna, Kylie, Elijah, Lane, Noah, Caleb, and Ellie. Also surviving are two brothers and one sister: Jody Clements (Faye), Robert Carroll Clements, and Charlene Hughes, a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives, and many friends.
The funeral service for David Clements will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the St. Bernard Catholic Church Cemetery in Clementsville.
Bro. Doug Baldwin will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
Pallbearers: Charles, Clements, Eugene Clements, Jeff Hughes, Justin Thompson, Dylan Berry, and Dalton Berry.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 15, 2025
Janet Kay Cox of Campbellsville, KY., the daughter of the late Henry and Ruth (Hayes) Cox, was born April 16, 1951, in Jefferson County, KY, and departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home. She was 74 years of age.
She was a former cook at Creekside Restaurant in Campbellsville and was of the Methodist Faith.
She was an avid fan of University of Louisville basketball and spending time with her dogs, and still had the memories of JoJo, her dog that is now deceased.
Survivors include two daughters: Kerri (Larry) Rafferty and Trisha Sanders, all of Louisville.
Four grandchildren: Douglas (Ginger) Hayden, Chantz Sanders, MaKayla Sanders, and Jacob Rafferty; three great-grandchildren: Evelyn Sweat, Cyrus Hayden, and Lincoln Sweat; special friends: Everett and Rose Colvin, and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:00 P.M.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Freddy Thompson
INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: after 11:00 A.M. Thursday until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 10, 2025
Diana Creason of Buffalo, KY, the daughter of the late Herbert and Florence (Lee) Vance, was born May 22, 1945, in Taylor County, KY, and departed this life on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at her home. She was 80 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Poplar Grove Methodist Church and a homemaker.
Diana enjoyed traveling, her trips to Gatlinburg, and spending time with her grandchildren and her dog, Chase.
Survivors include her husband, Norman Creason; her children: Robin Lain and husband Jerry and Jamie Creason, both of Buffalo, and Stacy Meredith and husband Andrew of Rineyville.
Also, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a child: Kathy Creason; a grandson: Austin Lain, and two sisters and two brothers: Peggy Potter, Carl Vance, Junior Vance, and Louella Judist.
The funeral service for Diana Creason will be on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Rev. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.
Interment in the Poplar Grove Cemetery
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Friday until the time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 9, 2025
Evangelist Donald “Don” Conard Williams, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Donald Eugene Williams and Bernice Blanche Hibbs Williams, was born on September 28, 1933, in Terra Alta, WV, and departed this life on September 9, 2025, at his home in Campbellsville. He was 91 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Bible Baptist Tabernacle. He was an evangelist and chalk artist. He received his Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the Great Plains Baptist Divinity School of Sioux Falls, SD. He was also a veteran, having served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting, astronomy, archery, falconry, and was an artist.
He is survived by his wife, Nan Shockey Williams, having united in marriage on June 4, 1955. He is also survived by four children: Donald Allen Williams (Loretta) of Elizabethtown, Deborah Davidson (Dan) of TN, Lynne Rochelle Humphress of TN, and Rebecca Ann Campbell of Colorado. 13 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren also survive.
One sister and one brother, Dortha Haines and Lewis Eugene Williams (Judy), all of West Virginia.
The funeral service for Evangelist Donald “Don” Conard Williams will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville. Entombment will be in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Bro. Bob Cutler and Bro. Tyler Campbell will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to be donations to the Beacon of Truth Ministries and may be made at the church or at the funeral home.
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