George Earl “Tiny” Mattingly, 73, of New Haven, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Norton Hospital in Louisville. Born on May 20, 1952, in Nelson County, he was a proud U.S. Army veteran and a former employee of Armag Corporation in Bardstown. Tiny was a devoted husband and father who cherished his granddaughter, Mya, above all. Known for his sense of humor and love of laughter, he could always bring a smile to those around him. He found joy in raising chickens, tending to his garden, and growing beautiful flowers. Tiny was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his son, DeWayne Mattingly and his father, Wayne Mattingly.

Survivors include his wife, Catherine “Catsy” Donahue Mattingly; his son, Stuart Mattingly (Carrie) of Lebanon; one granddaughter, Mya Mattingly; his mother, Betty Jean Cecil Mattingly of New Hope; six sisters, Debra Newton (Ernie) and Marilyn Newton (Johnny), all of Loretto, Donna Stevens (David) of Bardstown, Jane Lyvers of Holy Cross, Anita Hagan of Springfield, and Pam Mattingly of New Haven; two brothers, Ronnie Mattingly (Tammy) of New Haven and Mark Mattingly (Shelia) of Bardstown; many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am Friday, February 20, 2026, at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 104 Church Street, New Hope. Rev. A. Biju Chathely, C.M.I. will officiate. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

The visitation is 4-8 pm Thursday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

Pallbearers are Stuart Mattingly, Shaun Newton, Jason Cundiff, Mark Mattingly, Ronnie Mattingly, and Bootie Downs.