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 Auberry Don on Apr 10, 2025
Beverly Ann Gupton Sullivan, 74, of Campbellsville, was born October 18th, 1950 in Finley, KY and departed this life on April 6th, 2025 in Lexington surrounded by her family.
Beverly united in marriage to Mr. Bobby Sullivan on September 19th 1970. They proudly celebrated being together for almost 56 years and created a lifetime of memories with their countless adventures.
Besides her husband, Beverly is survived by:
Two daughters: Jessi Sullivan of Campbellsville and Whitney Sullivan-Ramos and her husband Saul of Lexington
Two grandchildren: Taliyah Hazelwood and her significant other, Daesean VanCleave, and Kaia Sullivan all of Campbellsville.
One great-grandson: Shae VanCleave
Two brothers: Tom Gupton of Campbellsville and Pete Gupton and his wife, Bet, of Finley.
Sister-in-law: Dorothy Gupton of Finley
Nine nieces and nephews to whom she was the fun Aunt and a host of great & great-great nieces and nephews.
Beverly was preceded in death by:
Her parents, Willard Thornton Gupton and Anna Lee Jarboe Gupton
One brother Willard Gupton
One sister-in-law Jewel Gupton
One infant niece Pamela Gupton
One infant great-nephew Curtis Colvin
Beverly was known throughout her life by many names; Beverly Ann to her parents, Crickett to her Gupton family and anyone in Finley, Motorcycle Mama during her “hot-rodding days” with Bobby (The Kawasaki Kid), Bev to her friends and coworkers, Momma to her girls, Mamaw to her granddaughters and great-grandson, and Mrs. Sullivan to thousands of kids that attended school over the years.
She graduated from Taylor County High School in 1969, Campbellsville College in 1972, and later obtained her Master’s and Rank I certification from Western Kentucky University in addition to continuing her education at the University of Kentucky to become one of the first Reading Recovery teachers in the state. For thirty-six years, she was known as Mrs. Sullivan to children in Hart County (4 years) and at Lebanon Elementary in Marion County (32 years). She taught many throughout the years and loved every one of her kids. During her career, she was the Marion County Education Associate President for several years and a member of the Kentucky Education Association (KEA) and National Education Association (NEA). Beverly often joked that she spent all of her life going to school. During her career, she mentored many, partnered with state legislators regarding funding and programs, questioned the status quo, and advocated for teachers and students.
She loved spoiling her family both with her country cooking and delicious desserts and with selflessly caring for them. She was a supportive wife of all of her husband’s ideas and shenanigans (most recently buying a sawmill) and ensured that Bobby was always taken care of (his words). Beverly was avid reader, switching to audio books in her later years, enjoyed playing the slots “at the boat”, and listening to music, especially John Prine and Alan Jackson. She was a great listener and confidant for both sets of her girls, a wonderful cuddler of her great-grandson, an unlimited source of wit and dark humor, and a free spirit. She was the rock for her family; setting the bar high for each of them and loving them through all things.
She will be missed by many and live on through all that had the pleasure of knowing her.
VISITATION: Sunday, April 13th, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Monday, April 14th, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville. Burial to follow in Phillips Cemetery.
PALLBEARERS: Her children and grandchildren
HONORARY PALLBEARER: Shae VanCleave
Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Bluegrass Hospice Care Center at UK Healthcare and may be made at the funeral home.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Beverly Sullivan at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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