Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 5, 2024

Ronald Joseph Greenwell, age 36 of Bardstown, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville.  He was born February 19, 1987, in Marion County.  He formerly worked as a contractor.  He enjoyed sports including basketball, football and golf.  He liked to work on cars.  He was a technology buff.

He was preceded in...

Jan 29, 2024

Faye Drury, age 79 of Hodgenville, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at Baptist Health Hardin.  She was born April 28, 1944, in Marion County.  She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a Baptist by faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Richard "Buck" and Ruby Cox Pendygraft; five siblings, Barbara...

Jan 24, 2024

Charles Stanley Reid, age 79 of Holy Cross, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his home.  He was born October 31, 1944, in Marion County.  He was a Farmer and retired employee of General Electric for 33 years of service.  He served his country in the U. S. Army and fought in Vietnam.  He had a great love...

Jan 23, 2024

Joyce Carol Spalding, age 76 of Raywick, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her home.  She was born August 6, 1947, in Marion County.  She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a homemaker, avid green thumb, and exceptional quilter.  Born and raised Catholic, Joyce was a long-standing parishioner at Saint Francis Xavier Church.

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Dec 29, 2023

Charles Adrian "Buck" Blandford, age 75 of Lebanon, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born September 17, 1948, in Marion County.  He worked 27 years for Entenmann's in Louisville.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening and growing sunflowers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence "Chink" and Helen...

Dec 28, 2023

Emily Brooke Shuck, age 18 of Calvary, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, due to an auto accident.  She was born January 29, 2005, in Marion County.  She formerly worked as a server at Huddle House.  She had also worked at TG KY and Hardee's.  She was a member of the 2023 class of Marion County High School where she...

Dec 27, 2023

John Edgar Smith, age 87 of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Landmark of Bardstown.  He was born April 26, 1936, in Holy Cross.  He was a former employee of General Electric and Hubbell Metals in Louisville.  He served his country in the U. S. Army.  He was a member of Saint Joseph Parish.

He...

Dec 27, 2023

In loving memory of Susan Diane "Susie" Thompson, age 75, who departed unexpectedly on December 27, 2023, at Flaget Memorial Hospital. Born on July 2, 1948, in Washington County, Susie was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A dedicated retiree from her role as a cafeteria worker, Susie found joy in her faith as a devoted Catholic. Her...