Mary Louise Cambron
Nov 6, 2026
Mary Louise Cambron, 75, of Loretto, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Spring View Hospital in Lebanon. Born December 30, 1950, in Marion County, she was a retired employee of Komatsu Mining Corp. in Lebanon. Mary was an incredible wife, mother, and Nana who gave so much to others. She was named Citizen of the Year by the...
Adam Douglas Edelen
Oct 30, 2026
Adam Douglas Edelen, 40, of Loretto, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, peacefully at his home, with family and friends. Born January 6, 1986 in Louisville, he dedicated 16 years to Maker’s Mark Distillery. He enjoyed horse riding, hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid Kentucky fan. Everyone loved his sense of humor...
Gerald Campbell "Jerry" Abell, Sr.
Oct 30, 2026
Gerald Campbell “Jerry” Abell, Sr., 68, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at Spring View Hospital. Born August 26, 1958, in Marion County, he retired from the Marion County Detention Center after 23 years of service and had previously worked at Spring View Hospital. Jerry served on the Lebanon City Council for many years and as a volunteer...
Edward William O'Bryan
Oct 27, 2026
Edward William O’Bryan, 73, passed away on October 27, 2026 at Bardstown Health and Rehabilitation. Born February 13, 1953, he was known for his sense of humor, quiet generosity, and unapologetic opinions. Edward worked as a brick and stone mason, a profession he loved and excelled in. He was a member of the Catholic faith and found joy in the...
Charles David "Bulldog" Mattingly
Oct 21, 2026
Charles David “Bulldog” Mattingly, 83, of Shelbyville, formerly of New Haven, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. Born June 9, 1943, in Marion County, he worked as a mechanic and, alongside his brother Jimmy, formerly operated the old Texaco station in New Haven. He enjoyed dirt track racing, fishing, hunting, and relaxing on...
Bobby Joe Brady
Oct 17, 2026
Bobby Joe Brady, 77, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Cooper Trail Assisted Living. Born June 24, 1949, in Marion County, he was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from General Electric after 36 years of service. Bobby loved tinkering with and restoring steam engines and tractors. He also enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles, and traveling.
He was preceded...
Johnny Masterson
Oct 13, 2026
John Gordon “Johnny” Masterson, 76, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Baptist Health Louisville. Born December 9, 1949, in Marion County, he dedicated 42 years to law enforcement, serving as a Marion County deputy sheriff and a Lebanon police officer. He was a member of the Blue Knights and the Fraternal Order of Police. Johnny enjoyed playing...
Kimberly Francis "Kim" Brady
Oct 11, 2026
Kimberly Francis “Kim” Brady, 61, of Holy Cross, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026 surrounded by family. Kim, a devout Catholic, ultimately succumbed to cancer, but she was a fighter and fought hard for 13 months. Most importantly, she was a loving mother and grandmother. She worked many years as a CNA and Caregiver. Along with her hobby...
Francis Gerald Smith
Sep 27, 2026
Francis Gerald Smith, 76, of Loretto, passed away peacefully September 27, 2026 surrounded by family. Gerald, a devout Catholic, ultimately succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease. In the final week he was cared for, not only by his family, but also Hospice of Nelson County who the family is immensely grateful. A proud United States Army veteran, he served with courage and...
Thomas "Freddie" Willett
Sep 27, 2026
Thomas “Freddie” Willett, 86, of Bardstown, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Norton Hospital in Louisville with all his family by his side. Born September 19, 1940 in Nelson County, he was a Farmer and retired employee of American Fuji Seal. He was a member of Holy Cross Church.
Freddie was a loving and devoted husband, daddy, brother, and pappaw....
Brenda Sue Wheatley
Sep 26, 2026
Brenda Sue Wheatley, 67, passed away on September 26, 2026 at Taylor County Hospital surrounded by her family.
Brenda was the best wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, mother-in-law and sister-in-law anyone could wish for. She truly worshipped her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The love she gave to her entire family is irreplaceable. She also had a very special bond...
Sister Marie Lourde Steckler SL
Sep 23, 2026
Sister Marie Lourde Steckler SL died Sept. 23, 2026, at Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. She was 90 years old and in the 70th year of her Loretto commitment. Born March 2, 1936, in Biloxi, Miss., to Doris Margaret (Trochesset) and Frotscher Richard Steckler, she was baptized Diana Margaret Steckler. She was received into the Sisters...
Martha Ann Ruley
Sep 22, 2026
Martha Ann Abell Ruley, 86, of Phillipsburg, born on January 30, 1940, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at UofL Hospital on September 22, 2026.
She was known to be a devoted catholic, wife, mother, and Nanny to all. To know Nanny was such a blessing to have the opportunity to be loved by her. Her presence was always felt...
James Roger Hughes, Sr.
Sep 6, 2026
James Roger Hughes, Sr., 82, of Raywick, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 16, 1944, in Marion County. Roger retired from General Electric after 33 years of dedicated employment.
He was an avid collector and treasure hunter who enjoyed attending auctions, flea markets, and yard sales. Roger could fix just...
Thomas Howard "Tommy" Gordon
Sep 6, 2026
Thomas Howard “Tommy” Gordon, 68, of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 15, 1958, in Marion County to the late L.C. Gordon, Jr. and Margaret Lawson Gordon.
Tommy was a farmer and a former employee of Kentucky Cooperage. He loved horses and cattle, as well as fishing and spending...
Thomas Gerald Thompson
Sep 4, 2026
Thomas Gerald Thompson, 86, of Saint Mary’s, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, at Spring View Hospital. Born April 3, 1940 in Raywick, he was a former School Teacher and former Regional Manager for the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. He taught at Raywick and Saint Charles schools. During his 18 years working as an archivist, he traveled to...
Archie Mattingly
Sep 3, 2026
Archie Mattingly, 77, of Loretto, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born September 13, 1948, in Calvary, Kentucky.
Archie was a former employee of Independent Stave in Lebanon, and American Greetings in Bardstown where he retired. He enjoyed nothing more than to watch his children and grandchildren play sports and...
Martha Ann Clark
Aug 22, 2026
Martha Ann Downs Clark, 87, of Saint Francis, Kentucky passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 22, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1938 in Balltown, Kentucky.
Martha was known to be a prayer warrior, and absolutely adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was also a fantastic cook, creating meals for her...
Joseph Lester Abel Hill Jr.
Aug 21, 2026
Joseph Lester Abel Hill Jr. (February 6th, 1963 - August 21st, 2026) Joe was a man of unshakeable routines. He ate with the same worn spoon for most of his life, carried the same lunchbox for over three decades, and refused to order anything at Olive Garden except the spaghetti with meat sauce. He knew what he liked and when...
Betty Jean Ackermann
Aug 8, 2026
Betty Jean Ackermann, 92, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born August 7, 1934, in Marion County, she was the second eldest of 13 children born to Hubie and Josephine Fleig Mattingly. Betty and her former husband were the founders of Derby City Sign & Electric.
In addition to her parents,...
