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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 14, 2025
Jackie Andrew Wethington of Columbia, the son of the late James Herman (Jig) and Mellie Wethington, was born in Casey County on April 5, 1949, and departed this life on May 12, 2025, at his home. He was 76 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Church of God Faith. He was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a farmer, and a custodian for the Adair County Schools. He enjoyed tinkering, tending his cattle, his tractor, and a good argument. He was a very selfless man and put the needs of others above his own, and was loved by everyone.
He united in marriage to Joyce Renee Wethington in 1971, and she preceded him in death in 2000. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, William Otho Wethington, James Edward Wethington, and Becky Lovett, and two siblings in infancy: Barbara Wethington and Joseph Wethington.
In 2002, he united in marriage to Shelia Diane Wethington, who survives.
Also surviving are four children: Cecelia “CC” Wethington, Rebecca Bricken (Randy Jr.), Earl Rodgers (Regina), and Rebecca Walker (Sean), all of Campbellsville. 7 grandchildren: Samantha Rodgers (Alan), and Emily Rodgers of New York, Kyle Rainwater (Nicole), Jeremy Rainwater (Brylee) of Campbellsville, Benjamin Walker (Claire) of Horse Cave, Patrick Walker of Campbellsville, and Coty Bricken (Hope) of Burlington, KY, and 3 great-grandchildren: Eleanor Rainwater, Calab Rainwater, and Beau Rainwater.
Also surviving are two sisters: Ann Holmes (Junior) of Adair County and Eula Buck of Campbellsville, and a special and dedicated friend, Amanda Celis.
The funeral service for Jackie Andrew Wethington will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Liberty.
Rev. Evan Tedder will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 13, 2025
Larry Wayne Hatcher Sr. of Campbellsville, the son of the late James Thomas Hatcher, Sr. and Annie Geneva Irene (Lawson) Hatcher, was born March 26, 1956, in Nashville, TN, and departed this life on May 4, 2025, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He was 69 years of age.
He was of the Christian faith and was a retired IT Infrastructure Senior Project Manager and Consultant. He has been managing projects and ongoing “back-room” operations for nearly thirty years. His experiences range from manufacturing to banking to healthcare. Larry loved spending time with his grandkids, riding the golf cart to feed ducks at the city lake & riding around Campbellsville, traveling, motorcycle riding, cooking, and spending time with friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Gayle Parker (Vance) Hatcher of Campbellsville, having united in marriage in August of 2014. 4 Children: Larry Wayne Hatcher Jr. (wife Brittany), Kimberly Michelle Hatcher, Stephanie Nicole Hatcher, all of Tennessee, and Cynthia Marie Akin (Michael) of Georgia.
7 grandchildren, Veda, Reagan, Ember, Samuel, lona, Henry, and Hayes, 1 Brother, James Thomas Hatcher, Jr of TN, a sister-in-law: Hope Epperson (Bill) – Campbellsville, and 5 nephews and 2 nieces.
Besides his parents, He was preceded in death by a sister: Linda Smith.
The funeral for Larry Wayne Hatcher will be at 5 P.M., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with cremation to follow.
Bro. James Thomas Hatcher, Jr., will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 1- 5 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel.
Honorary Pallbearers:
Bill Pelfrey, Mark Alspaugh, Ron Burnson, Billy Osbourne, Andrew Epperson
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 13, 2025
John Gilbert Kessinger of Campbellsville, the son of the late Frank Kenneth Kessinger and Barbara Jean (Jones) Abell, was born November 24, 1957, in Louisville, KY, and departed this life on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Louisville at the Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was 67 years of age.
He was a retired construction worker and was of the Baptist Faith.
He enjoyed fishing, walking, bike riding, and spending time with family.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Kenny and Gene Thomas Kessinger, and a grandchild: Zena Parrish.
Survivors include his wife, Mary (Whelan) Kessinger; three children: Mary Lobb of Campbellsville, John Whelan and Joseph Kessinger, both of Columbia; six grandchildren: Malea Lobb, Trinity Lobb, Joseph Kessinger, Jr., Damon Kessinger, and Kaden Kessinger; eight great-grandchildren.
Also his brothers and sisters: Marion Knifley, Darrell Kessinger and wife Pat, Jason Kessinger, Tony Kessinger, Barbara Elliott, Viola Chaney, Porter Kessinger and wife Toni, Hope Tamez and husband Mike, Laura Oller and Charles Kessinger, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for John Gilbert Kessinger will be Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
Clergy Officiating: Bro. Darrell Kessinger
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Saturday until time for the service.
Serving as pallbearers: Damon Kessinger, Joseph Kessinger, Jr, Jason Kessinger, Isaac Alvardo, James Wilson, and Tim Sluder.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 13, 2025
Charlotte Fay Cox Malone of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Wallace Lee Cox and Wilma Katherine Thompson Cox, was born on May 11, 1946, in Casey County, KY, and departed this life on May 11, 2025, at the U of L Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was 79 years of age.
She was of the Methodist Faith and was a homemaker and a former employee of Union Underwear. She enjoyed playing with her cats, doing word searches, going out to eat, and shopping.
She is survived by her three children: Debra Viers, Roger Malone (Shelia), and James Malone (Delayna) all of Campbellsville. 4 Grandchildren: Cigi Blair (Daniel), Jesse Malone (Kate), James Lee Malone, and Adam Mitchell (Alicia). 10 great-grandchildren, and a special friend, Everett Barnett of Shelbyville.
She is also survived by one brother and two sisters: Joe Cox of Campbellsville, Sheila Gabehart (Randy) of Knifley, and Melinda Bishop of Burkesville.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Raymond Cox, Jerry Cox, Patricia Followell, and Diana Cox, and a brother in infancy, Marrice Dean Cox.
The funeral service for Charlotte Fay Cox Malone will be at 11 A.M. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home – Acton Chapel with burial to follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Bro. John Hall will be officiating.
The family has requested visitation on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 5-8 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home – Acton Chapel.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 10, 2025
 Michael Eugene Perkins, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Doris (Perkins) Deering, was born April 21, 1956 in Taylor County and departed this life on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 69 years of age.
He was a former bridge builder and fruit of the Loom employee and was of the Baptist Faith.
Michael enjoyed fishing, but working on cars and motorcycles was his pride and joy.
Besides his mother, he was preceded in death his step-father: Bobby Deering and a brother: Terry Thorpe.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Annette (Garrett) Perkins; two sons: Joshua Perkins and Jeremy Perkins and wife Breeanna, all of Campbellsville; a sister: Connie Gullett of Louisville.
Also four grandchildren: Jaxon, Mia and Carson Perkins and Jacob Gunter, Jr., and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Michael Eugene Perkins will be Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home
Interment in the Brookside Cemetery.
Visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Monday and after 8 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.
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