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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 22, 2025
Betsy Carol Sharp of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Hubert Carson Hopper and Mary Gladys (Kimble) Hopper, was born August 29, 1940, in Illinois, and departed this life on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at her home. She was 85 years of age.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and enjoyed cooking and traveling.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vaughan Sharp II; a sister and a brother: Barbara Jean Hemby and Kenton Hopper.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Howerton and husband Billy of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Kelly King and companion Cody Johnson, Alex Foster and companion Curt Peterson, and Mary Dunford; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family of Betsy Carol Sharp chose cremation, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date and will be posted on this site when they become available, or you may contact a family member.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 21, 2025
David Monroe Whitlock, of Campbellsville, the son of Sharon (Jones) Whitlock and the late Bill Whitlock, who preceded him in death on September 12, 2025, was born December 29, 1970 in Campbellsville, and departed this life on Saturday, September 20, 2025 in Lexington at the UK Medical Center. He was 54 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and attended the International Gospel Lighthouse.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Suann Whitlock and Pam Thomas.
David, alongside his brother, operated Bill and Sons Sealcoating.
David enjoyed fishing, hunting, knife collecting, racing go-carts, and, in his younger days, he held the record for the fastest lap time in the go-cart racing. He also enjoyed playing pool and was the former owner of Rack & Cue.
Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Rakes Whitlock; his mother: Sharon Whitlock, both of Campbellsville; his children: Steven Whitlock of Campbellsville and Ashley Blakey and husband AJ of Russell Springs; two sisters and a brother: Becky Cash, Tony Whitlock, and Trena Whitlock Strahle, all of Campbellsville.
Also, several nieces, nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives, and numerous friends.
The funeral service for David Whitlock will be on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 2 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Bro. Ramon Hollins will be officiating.
Interment in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Visitation on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
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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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