James Bernard Mattingly

James Bernard “Bernie” Mattingly, 77, of Loretto, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at Springview Hospital. Born June 20, 1948 in Nelson County, he was a retired employee of Jim Beam Distillery with 43 years of service. He was also a skilled carpenter and builder.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Linton “Bunk” and Elizabeth Lillian Newton Mattingly; three sisters, Rose Marie Mattingly, Janet Cissell, and Ann Mattingly; five brothers, Anthony Gerard Mattingly, Francis Gerald “Flood” Mattingly, Arthur Lee Mattingly, Sr., Charlie Mattingly, and Larry Mattingly.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Janie Masterson Mattingly; three daughters, Carrie Hutchins (Johnny) of Bardstown, Amy Mattingly of Loretto, and Angie Mattingly of Bardstown; six grandchildren, Chelsey, Damon, Katie, Haley, Destany, and Hannah; eleven great grandchildren, Tanner, Sadie, Greyson Rose, Janie Lee, Oakley, James Addie, Emma, Millie, Cayden, and Emery; seven sisters and four brothers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am Friday, February 27, 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 the church cemetery.

The visitation is 3-8 pm Thursday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm by Deacon Dean R. Giulitto.