Willie Dee Walter Smothers
Jun 13, 2026
Willie Dee Walter Smothers, 79, of Raywick, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Springfield Nursing and Rehab. Born on November 16, 1946, in Marion County, he spent his life farming and was a Baptist by faith. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and working the land, and he cherished every moment spent with his family
He was preceded...
Teresa Jane Thomas
Jun 6, 2026
Teresa Jane Thomas, 68, of Raywick, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital following a battle with cancer. Born March 4, 1958, in Marion County, she was a retired employee of Curtis Maruyasu, where she dedicated 26 years of service. She also worked for many years at Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. Teresa...
Albert Eugene Brady
Jun 4, 2026
Albert Eugene (Bob) Brady, 60, of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital after losing a battle with Leukemia. Born June 20, 1965, in Marion County, he was a former employee of Hendrickson and a member of Saint Augustine Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jessica Rose McRay; one granddaughter,...
Brenda Carole Richerson
May 26, 2026
Brenda Carole Richerson, 80, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 27, 1946, in Marion County, she was a retired employee of Jane and Linda Sportswear. Brenda was a talented seamstress who lovingly made clothing for her family. A devoted woman of faith, she read the Bible...
William Alfred Drury
May 25, 2026
William Alfred Drury, 86, of Hodgenville, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at his home with his family by his side. Born February 7, 1940 in Larue County, he formerly was employed with Gates Rubber Company in Elizabethtown. He was lifelong member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Drury who died...
Don Ovesen Pickerill
May 25, 2026
Don Ovesen Pickerill died at his home on May 25, 2026. He was born in Lebanon, Ky on December 22, 1932.
Don was a reserved man unless you were talking about race horses. At one time he invested in horse ownership but decided that was too large of an undertaking and chose the spectator side of the industry. Don took pride...
Charles Leon Hagan
May 23, 2026
Charles Leon “Chuck” Hagan, 69, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his home, with his family by his side. Born December 8, 1956 in Marion County, Kentucky, he was a retired employee of Bluegrass Airport in Lexington. He loved Bluegrass Music and he was a fan of the Kentucky Wildcats. He was a member of Landmark...
James Thompson "J.T." Reynolds
May 21, 2026
James Thompson “J.T” Reynolds, 70, of Saint Joe, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Village of Lebanon Nursing Center. Born June 13, 1955, in Marion County, he served as a captain with the Marion County Detention Center and was a founding member of the Marion County Rescue Squad. He was also a former part owner of the old...
Michael Travis Bickett
May 14, 2026
Michael Travis Bickett, 44, of Saint Joe, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his home. Born July 14, 1981, in Marion County, he worked as a mechanic doing diagnostic and repair work. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Though a mechanic by trade, one of his strongest passions was music. His greatest joys were playing...
Gloria Dean Bartholamew
May 11, 2026
Gloria Dean Bartholamew, 69, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at her home due to lung cancer. She was born July 24, 1956 in Corydon, Indiana, to the late Cecil and Mary Grace Powers Bratcher. She was a loving mother who would help anyone in need.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Betty Lou Thompson
May 5, 2026
Betty Lou Thompson, 91, of Loretto, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Green Meadows Rehab in Mount Washington. Born December 10, 1934, in Loretto, she was a dedicated employee of Maker’s Mark Distillery, where she worked for 27 years. Betty Lou was a loving mother and grandmother, an avid quilter and card player, and a faithful member of Saint...
Sister Nancy Wittwer SL
May 4, 2026
Sister Nancy (formerly Sister Richard Anne) Wittwer SL died May 4, 2026, at the Loretto Living Center on the grounds of Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. She was 92 and in her 75th year as a Sister of Loretto. Her love and care for the natural world and all life led to her dedicated, tireless work on behalf of Earth...
Shirley Ann Downs
May 2, 2026
Shirley Ann Downs, 79, of Bardstown KY passed away peacefully at her residence on 5/2/26 with her family surrounding her with love. Shirley was born on August 8th, 1946 and was a resident of Bardstown, KY.
Shirley was the embodiment of love and warmth, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose smile could light up any room. Her gentle spirit and...
Clema Marie Parish
Apr 30, 2026
Clema Marie Parish, 59, formerly of Loretto, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the Village of Lebanon Nursing Center with her family by her side. She was born August 4, 1966 in LaGrange. She formerly worked as a pharmacy tech at Rite Aid in Louisville. She was a Southern Baptist by faith.
She was preceded in death by her father,...
Troy Richard Hardin
Apr 28, 2026
Troy Richard Hardin, 48, of Loretto, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Born December 12, 1977, in Marion County, he was a dedicated employee of Heaven Hill Distillery for 24 years. Troy began serving his community as a volunteer firefighter at the age of 16, later becoming Chief of the Loretto Fire Department and most recently serving with the Raywick...
Hazel Ann Fowler
Apr 27, 2026
Hazel Ann Downs Fowler, 89, of Louisville, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Audubon Hospital. Ann was born in Raywick, Kentucky on June 27, 1936.
Ann and her husband, Lee, raised four children in Louisville. She had a keen eye for decorating and loved to search for antiques, hold estate sales, and entertain family and friends....
Frances Renee Miles
Apr 27, 2026
Frances Renee Miles, 68, of Loretto, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at Audubon Hospital in Louisville. Born July 7, 1957 in Marion County, she was a retired employee of Alutrim in Lebanon with nearly 30 years of employment.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Spencer and Anna Rhea Nalley Miles; one brother, Andy Miles.
Survivors include Dillon Miles (Kate)...
Frances Isabel "Sissy" Barlow
Apr 24, 2026
Frances Isabel “Sissy” Barlow, 89, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center. Born March 22, 1937, in Marion County, she was a former employee of Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company in Louisville. Sissy was a devoted mother and grandmother who will be fondly remembered by her family.
She was preceded in death by her...
James Tyler Downs
Apr 22, 2026
James Tyler “Jimbo” Downs, 73, of Loretto, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 31, 1953, in Louisville, he worked as a concrete truck driver for IMI Concrete in Bardstown and Allied Ready Mix in Lebanon. Jimbo strongly believed in Jesus and praying the rosary. He was a proud and...
Tammy Lynn Wayne Johnson
Apr 12, 2026
Tammy Lynn Wayne Johnson, 53, of Lebanon, passed away on April 12, 2026, at her home. Born on August 28, 1972, in Louisville, Tammy was a beloved mother and grandmother, affectionately known as “Mammy” to all her nieces and nephews. She cherished days spent by the pool or lake and was known for her ability to fall asleep anywhere, a...
