Martha Ann Ruley
Sep 22, 2026
Martha Ann Abell Ruley, 86, of Phillipsburg, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2026 at U of L Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Born January 30, 1940, she loved to provide for her family and loved ones.
She was known to be a devoted catholic, wife, mother, and Nanny to all. Her love language was fixing meals and hosting....
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,...
George Michael Smith
Aug 8, 2026
George Michael “Mike” Smith, 44, of Gravel Switch, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born September 19, 1981, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late George Robert and Leona Mae Smith. Mike cherished every day spent with his wife, and the two deeply enjoyed one another’s company. He was a devoted father...
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...
