Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 23, 2025
Mr. John Richard “Dickie” Kirtley, Jr. of Campbellsville passed from this life on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born in Taylor County on November 7, 1950 to the late John Richard “J.R.” and Corine Gay (Clark) Kirtley, and was 74 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a deacon at Green River Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. Kirtley was a retired employee of Parker Kalon and was a farmer. He especially enjoyed driving his antique John Deere tractors and studying genealogy, but his true passion was his family. He was an exceptional “Pa”, and loved taking care of “his girls”, ranging from his cherished wife Mary Lynn to his granddaughters, and was always proud of his grandson, Dylan. He was a devoted servant of Christ’s and served His church as a deacon and a Sunday School teacher, even leading the RA Youth Group at times and recently overseeing the church cemetery.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife, Mary Lynn (Rucker) Kirtley,
His daughter: Kathy Arnold and husband Larry of Campbellsville,
Four siblings: Vickie Brockman of Lebanon, and Charlotte Clark and husband Danny, Sherry Cambron, and Donna Kirtley, all of Campbellsville,
Three grandchildren: Katelyn Arnold and significant other Ben Siems of Pocatello, ID, Dylan Arnold of Washington, D.C., and Sharon Kirtley of Casey County,
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
He also loved his fur babies: Bella, Ace, and Molly; and his cat, Patches.
Mr. Kirtley was preceded in death by a son, Charles David “Cookie” Kirtley, and a brother, David Allen Kirtley.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. John Richard “Dickie” Kirtley on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Ray Judd and Bro. Jerry Smith will officiate. He will be laid to rest in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, July 26, from 12:00 noon until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Green River Memorial Baptist Church. Those can be made in person at the church or the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 23, 2025
Nathaniel Lloyd Bagby of Campbellsville, the son of Coy Michael Bagby and Mindy Lynn Justice Bagby, was born September 17, 2002, in Elizabethtown, KY, and departed this life on July 20, 2025, in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital after a sudden illness. He was 22 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and attended Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. He was a woodsmith and loved all types of woodworking, flying drones, and was known for being a little mischievous. Most of all, he loved spending time with his son Myles. He loved being outdoors and enjoying the beauty of creation, often commenting, “How could anyone not believe that God created it all”.
Along with his parents, he is survived by his son Myles Bagby, his five siblings: Anthony Bagby (Leah) of Hartsville, IN, Joshua Gillmer (Allena), Laurel Gillmer (Colby Atwood), Netucky Bagby (Eva Deel), and Alysia Justice (Brenton Mann) all of Campbellsville. His grandparents, Robin Justice and Lloyd Waltermire both of Indiana. His nieces and nephews: Jaxon, Justice, Colby, Eloise, Rosalie, and Karter.
Also, surviving are his lifelong friends Sherry and Brian Roberts.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Orville Hamilton Justice, Carolyn Tungate, and Junior Gram Bagby.
The funeral for Nathaniel Lloyd Bagby will be at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Tallow Creek Cemetery.
Anthony Bagby and Bro. Earl Rodgers will officiate.
The family has requested visitation on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
The family respectfully asks that attendees refrain from wearing black. Nathaniel loved the colors white and red.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the funeral expense fund are suggested. These may be made at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 20, 2025
Mr. James Kevin Wright of Summersville, son of Jamie Mae (Jaggers) Wright and the late Bernie Edward “Buddy” Wright, was born in Ft. Carson, Colorado on December 10, 1962. He departed this life on Sunday, July 20, 2025 in Lexington at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was 62 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was non-denominational in his beliefs. Mr. Wright was a talented bodyman and was the owner of Wright’s Rebuildables. If you knew him, you loved him – and he knew many, many people. His genuine kindness and good heart glued his family together, and that love will continue to hold them together.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Tracy (Webb) Wright,
His mother: Jamie Wright,
Three children: Christa Wright and companion Robert Johnston, Jacob Warf and companion Jill Christian, and Paige Warf and companion Joseph Dye,
Two siblings: Michael Wright and Shelia Cecil,
Twelve cherished grandchildren: Madison Kelley, Meghan Santiago, Addy Wright, Aiden Forbes, Lilly Hicks, Logan Pulley, Bryson Johnston, Karma Dye, Emma Stevenson, Reylee Johnston, Kevin Cole Dye, and Sophia Stevenson,
Three great-grandchildren,
Five sisters-in-law: Karen Pulley and husband Mike, Vickie Webb, Alicia Webb, Barbara Boils and husband Gillis, and Sissie Bennett and husband Eugene,
And countless other extended family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Kevin Wright on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM CDT) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Aetna Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 23, from 10:00 AM EDT (9:00 AM CDT) until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 19, 2025
Jesse Shelton “John” Smothers of Campbellsville, the son of the late Jesse and Lillian (Gribbins) Smothers, was born July 9, 1945 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his home. He was 80 years of age.
He made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Faith Union Baptist Church.
He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army National Guard and was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and a bus driver for the Taylor County School System.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters: Ricky Smothers, Nancy Lemmon and Dorothy Newton.
Survivors include his wife: Dianne Kay (Bradshaw) Smothers of Campbellsville; a daughter: Eleasia Radcliff and husband Chris of New Castle, Indiana; a son: Mark Smothers of Campbellsville.
Also surviving is a sister: Geneva Persun of Magnolia; eight grandchildren: Dustin Ibarra (Kaleb), Dalton Smothers, Alyssa Wethington (Dustin), Melina Smothers, Samuel Smothers, Nicholas Radcliff (Sarah Jo), Colton Radcliff (Rosie) and MacKenzie Radcliff; a great-grandson: Ryan Wethington and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Jesse Shelton “John” Smothers will be Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery with Military Honors.
Bro. Donnie Warren and Bro. Nathan Rayburn will be officiating.
Family requests visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jul 8, 2025
Rose Newcomb, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Clem Douglas Biggs and Loddie Adele (Ellison) Biggs, was born May 1, 1958 in Campbellsville and departed this life on July 7, 2025 at her home. She was 67 years of age.
She was a homemaker and farmhand, and was of the
Methodist Faith.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister:
Gwendolyn Love.
Survivors include two daughters and a son: Billie Parker and
husband Chris, Anna Mae Newcomb, and David Newcomb and companion Brenda all of Campbellsville; two brothers: Randy Biggs and wife Charlotte and Ronnie Biggs, all of Campbellsville.
Also surviving are seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren
and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Rose Newcomb will be Thursday at 1:00
P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Griffin Cemetery at Ebenezer.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Thursday until time for the service.
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