Charles Lyle Farmer
Aug 5, 2026
Charles Lyle “Pete” Farmer, 83, of Raywick, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Born March 17, 1943, in Marion County, he was the founder and former operator of Farmer’s Logging. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, where he qualified as a sharpshooter. He began his career as a lineman,...
Lois Ann Robey McGuire
Jul 30, 2026
Lois Ann Robey McGuire, 86, of Bardstown, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. Born March 17, 1940 in Marion County, she was a caregiver and private sitter to many, starting at nine years old.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie W. McGuire who died December 17, 2020; her parents,...
Martha Catherine "Tiny" Rogers
Jul 29, 2026
Martha Catherine Rogers (Tiny), 78 of Loretto, Kentucky passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 9, 1948, in Bardstown, Kentucky, Martha was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose love for her family was the center of her life.
She was preceded in death by...
David Lawrence Bray
Jul 23, 2026
David Lawrence Bray, 78, of New Hope, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin. Born February 3, 1948, in Raywick, he was a Realtor and Auctioneer and the founder of Bray Auction Service. He honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He loved gardening and sharing the fruits of his labor with everyone...
George William Wilcher
Jul 23, 2026
George William “Willie” Wilcher, 85, of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Spring View Hospital. Born November 20, 1940 in Marion County, he worked as an Electrician. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his beloved dog, Levi.
He was preceded in death by...
Joseph Charles Kelty
Jul 21, 2026
Joseph Charles “Joe” Kelty, 82, of Manton, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown. Born April 3, 1944 in Marion County, he was a Farmer and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Manton. He was a former employee of INOAC.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Buckman and Rose Catherine Mattingly...
Timothy Edward "Timmy" Hayes
Jul 14, 2026
Timothy Edward “Timmy” Hayes, 50, of Lebanon, passed away on July 14, 2026, at his residence. Born February 9, 1976, in Marion County, he was a retired employee of Ford Motor Company. He previously owned and operated Fuel Fitness in Springfield and later worked as a Spark Shopper for Walmart. He enjoyed playing softball, collecting baseball cards, and was an...
Carol Ann Kokocinski
Jul 13, 2026
Carol Kokocinski, 82, of Loretto, passed away on July 13, 2026, at the Loretto Living Center. Born February 20, 1944, in Dunkirk, New York, she was a retired employee of the Sisters of Loretto and teacher for deaf children. She spent 12 years as a Sister of St. Joseph of Buffalo, NY before coming to Kentucky. Carol was a lover...
Richard Madden Buckler
Jul 13, 2026
Richard Madden Buckler, 79, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Spring View Hospital. Born April 8, 1947, in Louisville, he was a former employee of Ball Brothers Oil Company. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and was a graduate of Saint Augustine High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
James Lee "Jimmy" Reid
Jul 8, 2026
James Lee “Jimmy” Reid, 66, of Campbellsville, formerly of Holy Cross, passed away on July 8, 2026, at his residence. Born September 4, 1959, in Marion County, he was a retired employee of Jim Beam Distillery. In addition to his work there, he was a dedicated farmer who took great pride in the land he fondly called “God’s Country.”
He was...
John Robert Mattingly
Jul 1, 2026
John Robert Mattingly, 90, of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born October 8, 1935, in Marion County, he retired from General Electric after many years of dedicated service. A lifelong musician and singer, he especially loved country music and dancing. Known as a true “jack of all trades,” he could...
Margaret L. Jacobs
Jun 28, 2026
Margaret (Peg) L Jacobs, 93, of Loretto died with calmness and dignity, June 28, 2026
Born on the 23rd day of May in Cincinnati, OH. Margaret (Peg) Jacobs was the daughter of Clifford & Isabel Lodwick who were of Dutch, English and Scottish ancestry. She was described by colleague and close friend Rev. Dr. Tom Dipko as “an accomplished troubler of...
Marcella Lynn Thompson
Jun 26, 2026
Marcella Lynn Thompson, 65, of Lexington, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at Morning Point of Lexington-East. Born September 9, 1960 in Lexington, she was a retired employee of Central Bank.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Reeble Flowers Anderson and one infant sibling.
Survivors include her daughter, Ashley Wiley of Richmond and Ashley’s father, Joseph Thompson of...
Lorine Slinker
Jun 26, 2026
Lorine Slinker, 82, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at Springfield Nursing and Rehab Center. Born April 2, 1944 in Marion County, she was a homemaker and a Christian.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Junior Slinker; her daughter, Betty Ann Shuck; her parents, Clem Tungate and Clara Bright.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Allen (Linda) and...
Madeline Katherine Farmer
Jun 18, 2026
Madeline Katherine Farmer, 78, of Raywick, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Baptist Health Louisville. Born November 13, 1947, in Binghamton, New York, she was a dedicated employee of the Marion County School System, where she served for many years as secretary at Lebanon Middle School. Madeline found great joy in her work and took pride in supporting both...
John Thomas "Tobin" Alvey
Jun 18, 2026
John Thomas “Tobin” Alvey, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield, Indiana. Born August 3, 1937 in Marion County, KY, he was a former employee of General Motors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Benedict and Ruby Margaret Dant Alvey; two sisters, Joyce Ann Mattingly and Marilyn Marie Newton; six...
Joseph Freddy Mills
Jun 16, 2026
Joseph Freddy Mills, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Village Nursing Home, where he had been a resident for several years. Born September 13, 1939 in Marion County, he was a retired employee of General Electric in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After retirement, he worked part time at Walmart for a few years. He found his...
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...
Reginald Neil O'Conner, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
Reginald Neil O’Conner, Jr., 55, of Lebanon, formerly of Sarasota, Florida, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center due to pancreatic cancer. He was born November 19, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Reginald Neil O’Conner, Sr. and Mary Hampton Hunt.
He is survived by his fiancé, Kendra Epps; his aunt who raised him, Carol...
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...
