Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 12, 2025
Joseph William “Bill” Reynolds, Jr, of Upton, KY, the son of the late Joseph William, Sr, and Ruby Aline (Pottinger) Reynolds, was born December 23, 1942 in Nelson County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Glasgow at the T.J. Samson Hospital. He was 82 years of age.
He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps, and was of the Baptist Faith.
Bill enjoyed photography, all sports, genealogy, animals, and spending time with family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Reynolds.
Survivors include his wife Donna (Abell) Reynolds of Upton, having united in marriage on April 14, 1963; three children: Bonnie Wilson and husband Wayne of North Carolina, Kimberley Bomar and husband Andy of Bagdad, KY, and Joe Reynolds and wife Michele of Missouri.
Also two sisters: Lula Reynolds of Louisville, Nancy Clark and husband Jim of Owensboro; six grandchildren: Kayla Howard and husband Chris, Joey Reynolds and wife Melissa, Leigh Wilson, Justin Reynolds and wife Tori, Avery Wilson and Gracie Smith; two great-grandchildren: Joseph and Lilly Reynolds and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Bill Reynolds will be Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, Campbellsville Chapel, with burial to follow in the St. Joe Cemetery in Marion County, KY, with Military Honors.
Dr. Wayne Wilson and Lula Reynolds will be officiating.
The family requests visitation on Friday from 5-8 P.M. and after 8 A.M. on Saturday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 11, 2025
Mrs. Beverly E. Beck of Mannsville passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at her home. Daughter of the late Robert and Carolyn Louise (Gwinn) Read, she was 64 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Beulahland Baptist Church. Mrs. Beck was the devoted wife of Mr. David Beck; together, they had shared 48 years of marriage. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
She leaves to carry her legacy:
Her husband: David Beck of Mannsville,
Three daughters: Stacy Pittman and husband Terry, Julie Byrne and husband Jason, and Glenda Edelen and husband Tim,
Nine grandchildren: Erin Hickerson, Cheyenne Graham and husband Clayton, Bradley Pittman, Nicholas Pittman and wife Madden, Nathaniel Pittman, Madison Read, Blake Bryant, Jade Bryant, and Gavin Bryant,
Two sisters: Paula Hall and husband Jack, and Melissa Whitlock,
Thirteen great-grandchildren,
And a host of extended family members and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Gwinn.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Beck on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, Acton Chapel, 250 Wooleyville Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Corey Rutledge will officiate. At the request of Mrs. Beck, cremation will be accorded her following the service.
The family will receive friends at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, Acton Chapel on Tuesday, Apr. 15, from 12:00 noon until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 11, 2025
David Hensley Jr. of Campbellsville, the son of the late David Hensley Sr. and Mary Eula Priddy Hensley, was born on October 19, 1946, in Clovis, California, and departed this life on April 11, 2025, in Campbellsville. He was 78 years of age.
He was of the Baptist Faith and was a former employee of Cox Interior. He enjoyed watching old westerns, ’57 Chevy’s, and other old cars, pinto beans and cornbread, and a good glass of sweet tea.
He is survived by his loving wife Mary Harris Hensley, having united in marriage on July 17, 1971.
Three children also survive: Charles Hensley of Campbellsville, Lisa Cox and her husband Russell of Greensburg, and Robert Hensley of Campbellsville. Two grandchildren: Tyler Cox and Nicholas Cox.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Norman Cox and Gene Shines.
The funeral service for David Hensley Jr. will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery.
Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.
The family has requested visitation on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 5 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 10, 2025
Larry Charles Jessie, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Charles Reuben and Audra Nevelyn (Redford) Jessie, was born November 14, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois and departed this life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Lexington at the UK Medical Center. He was 78 years of age.
He was a retired Veteran, having served in the United States Air Force and was a Railroad Engineer having worked for Northwestern and Union Pacific.
Survivors include three children: Nickie Terry and husband Michael of Campbellsville, John Charles Jessie of Shelbyville and Amber Taraszka of Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Also two sisters and a brother: Linda Jessie Jones of Wisconsin, Deborah Jessie Roddy and husband Vernon of Campbellsville and Dan Jessie of New York; two grandchildren: Sawyer Phoenix Lange and Cody James Taraszka and his dog Bella.
To honor the request of Larry, cremation rites were chosen and no formal services are scheduled at this time.
Memorials are suggested to Dementia Alliance International.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Apr 9, 2025
Debra Sue Newton of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Franklin Dea Ray and Lorene Minor Ray, was born August 11, 1962, in Green County, KY, and departed this life on April 8, 2025, in Campbellsville. She was 62 years of age.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Pitman Valley Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Grandview Nursing Home. She enjoyed crocheting and sewing and was a very honest, loving, and devoted person.
She is survived by her husband, David Newton of Campbellsville, and three children: Christopher Tungate and his Fiancé Amber Hyde of Campbellsville, Brandon Tungate and companion Elizabeth Covin of Campbellsville, and D.J. Sanders and his wife Keishia of Texas. 7 grandchildren: Austin Tungate, Calleigh Carter-Tungate, Channing Tungate, Kylee Sanders, Jackson Tungate, Rhett Sanders, and Savanna Sanders.
Also surviving are two brothers and three sisters: Loyd Ray (Sheila) Michael Ray, Betty Curry (Tommy), and Brenda Rose (William), all of Greensburg, and Tina Meece (Mark) of Campbellsville.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, David Allen Ray.
The funeral service for Debra Sue Newton will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 14, 2025, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Bro. John Russell will be officiating.
The family has requested visitation on Monday, April 14, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
Pallbearers: Jon Curry, T.J. Curry, Tommy Curry, Mark Meece, Channing Tungate, and Nathan Hyde
Memorials are suggested to be donations to the American Cancer Society
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