Obituary Listing

Apr 14, 2024

Tamara Lea "Tammy" Downs, age 54 of Loretto, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at UK Hospital.  She was born November 27, 1969, in Marion County.  She was a graduate of Marion County High School.   She formerly worked at Marion County Industries.  She enjoyed watching Golden Girls, classic country music shows, and WWE Wrestling.  She liked to eat out.  ...

Apr 9, 2024

Robert A. Baker, age 63 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.  He was born November 7, 1960, in Louisville.  He was co-owner of 4th Street Auto and a member of Saint Leonard Catholic Church.  He loved boating, dancing, and laughing. If he could be anywhere, he would be...

Mar 30, 2024

Beverly Catherine Leake, age 65 of Raywick, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Springfield Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born September 6, 1958, in Marion County.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Douglas Leake on June 10, 2012; her parents, Alson Isaac "Buck" and Anna Louise Newton Tharp; four siblings, Don Tharp, Bug Tharp,...

Mar 28, 2024

Sister Ann (formerly Sr. Michael Ann) Skeffington SL died March 28, 2024, at Loretto Living Center, Nerinx, KY. She was 88 and in the 69th year of her Loretto commitment. Born Jan. 30, 1936, Dixon, IL, and baptized Eleanor Ann Skeffington. Daughter of Elizabeth (Wolf) and William Skeffington. Received into the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the...

Mar 27, 2024

Joseph Anthony "Joe" Essex, age 65 of Loretto, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home.  He was born February 7, 1959, in Marion County.  He worked as an Electrical Sales Associate with Lowe's Home Improvement in Bardstown with 10 years of employment.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward and Fredaline Blair...

Mar 16, 2024

Madison "Blake" Muncy, age 23 of Loretto, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, due to an auto accident.  He was born June 7, 2000, in Nelson County.  He was employed as a Foreman with S & S Pallets in Loretto.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Terry Taylor.

Survivors include his fiancé, Janna Simpson and...

Mar 14, 2024

Hilda Ann Payne, age 74 of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her mother's home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 23, 1949, in Marion County.  She formerly worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Sansbury Care Center and later for Windsor Gardens.  She loved going to the beach and shopping.  She was preceded...

Mar 10, 2024

Lambert Ivo Hughes, age 93 of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Radcliff Veterans Center.  He was born October 9, 1930, in Marion County.  He formerly worked as a Propane Service and Deliveryman with Ferrell Gas in Lebanon.  He served honorably in the United States Navy.  He served in China, Korea, Japan and the Philippines during the...

Mar 10, 2024

William James "Bill" Semonin, III, age 93 of Bardstown, formerly of Matthews, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at his home.  He was born June 3, 1930, in Louisville.  He was a former president and co-owner of Lisco Fabrication Company in Louisville. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He fought as...

Mar 3, 2024

Margaret Jeanne Buckler Blanford, age 71, passed away peacefully March 3, 2024, after a long battle with breast cancer.  She was a devoted Catholic and a parishioner of St. Augustine Church.  Margaret was born October 12, 1952, in Lebanon, KY to the late Junior and Jeanne Buckler.

Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 32 years,...

Feb 22, 2024

Brenda Sue Sims, age 74, formerly of Louisville, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at her son's home in Holy Cross.  She was born June 27, 1949, in Marion County.  She formerly worked as a finance department clerk with MSD in Louisville.  She was a former member of Saint Athanasius Catholic Church in Louisville.

She was preceded...

Feb 21, 2024

Nannie Rose Hill, age 90 of Loretto, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  She was born February 2, 1934, in Washington County.  She was a homemaker and avid fisherman.  She was a member of Saint Charles Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jessie Lee Hill,...

Feb 20, 2024

Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" O'Daniel, age 94 of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at his home, with his family by his side.  He was born May 9, 1929, in Marion County.  He was a farmer and a retired crop insurance agent.  He was a Kentucky Colonel; an avid golfer; a member of the Knights of Columbus and Saint...

Feb 19, 2024

Margaret Louise Mattingly, age 93 of New Hope, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at Windsor Gardens in Bardstown.  She was born December 18, 1930, in Nelson County.  She formerly worked at Jim Beam Distillery for 27 years.  She was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Feb 18, 2024

Sister Pauline (formerly Sr. Mary Agnesetta) SL died Feb. 18, 2024, at Loretto Living Center, Nerinx, KY. She was 91 and in the 72nd year of her Loretto commitment. Born Jan. 25, 1933, Brainard, NE. Daughter of Anna A. (Novacek) and Francis E Albin. Received into the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross April 25, 1952....

Feb 15, 2024

Michelle Lynn Carte, age 53 of Bardstown, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Norton Audubon Hospital.  She was born June 28, 1970, in Charleston, West Virginia.  She formerly worked at the Loretto Motherhouse and later at TB KY in Bardstown.  She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and coloring.  She was a Baptist by faith.

She was preceded in...

Feb 15, 2024

Marcia Ann Yates, age 65 of Loretto, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, peacefully at her home.  She was born June 24, 1958, in Marion County.  She formerly worked as a secretary at West Marion Elementary School with 20 years of service.  She was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Marcia was preceded in...

Feb 15, 2024

Phyllis Ann Bowling, 76, of Bardstown, passed away Feb. 15, 2024, at Loretto Living Center, Nerinx, KY.   She was born June 27, 1947, in Marion County.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Leo Bowling and Eunice Lyon Bowling.  She graduated from St. Francis High School in Loretto in 1965.  Phyllis graduated from Nazareth College and earned...

Feb 7, 2024

Juanita Ellen Daniels, age 62 of Gravel Switch, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville.  She was born February 22, 1961, in Brunswick, Georgia.  She formerly worked as a housekeeper at Cedars of Lebanon Nursing Home.

She was preceded in death by her father, Archie Edward Walters.

Survivors include her...

Feb 5, 2024

Inez Hanlon, age 57 of Loretto, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Springview Hospital.  She was born May 23, 1966, in Marion County.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed romance novels and Stephen King novels.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Norma Jean Warner Hanlon; two sisters, Andrea Hanlon and Amy...