Obituary Listing

Jul 20, 2023

Carolyn Jean Cooper Blanford, age 88 of Holy Cross, passed away July 20, 2023, at her home.  She was born August 31, 1934, in Marion County.  Carolyn was a faithful and active member of Holy Cross Church. She loved to travel, work puzzles, and was a lifelong reader. She promoted reading by hosting the neighborhood Book Mobile and served...

Jul 16, 2023

John Ricky Alvey, age 66 of the Village of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.  He was born in Marion County and was raised in Saint Francis.  He attended Marion County Industries.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Alvin "Johnny" Alvey and Mary Kathryn Robey Shepherd and one...

Jul 15, 2023

Kathleen Bickett Cecil, age 74 of Raywick, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.  She was born May 18, 1949, in Marion County.  She was a homemaker and member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church.  Caring and giving until the end, she had chosen to give "The Gift of Life" and became an organ donor.

Jul 10, 2023

Nora Volinda "Bunch" Mattingly, age 95 of New Hope, died peacefully at her home, Monday, July 10, 2023, with family by her side.  She was born April 22, 1928, in Nelson County.  She was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Robert Mattingly (died Aug. 6,...

Jun 26, 2023

Francis Chester "Teeny" Clark, Jr., age 72 of New Haven, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at Baptist Health Hardin due to cancer.  He was born April 17, 1951, in New Hope.  He was a retired security guard with Flaget Memorial Hospital and a former employee of Boone's Butcher Shop and Highview Construction.

He was preceded in...

Jun 24, 2023

Gearldine Livers, age 74 of New Hope, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at U of L Hospital.  She was born July 9, 1948, in Louisville and was raised in Leslie County.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Nantz and Lillie Luster Engle and three brothers; one infant granddaughter, Chloe Lynn Livers; one infant great granddaughter,...

Jun 22, 2023

Tony "Zook" Mattingly, age 48 of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital due to cancer.  He was born May 9, 1975, in     Louisville.  He was a family oriented, outdoor person, who loved life.  He enjoyed woodworking, laughing and having a good time.  He was a Baptist by faith.

He was preceded in...

Jun 18, 2023

Joseph Lawrence Ruley, age 89 of Cox's Creek, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown.  He was born November 30, 1933, in Louisville.  He was a farmer and retired employee of International Harvester in Louisville with 25 years of employment.  He served his country in the U. S. Air Force.  He was a member...

Jun 13, 2023

Janet Mae Freeman (Whitmore, Watterson), age 78, passed away on June 13th, 2023 with her daughter and the loving staff at Sansbury Care Center in Springfield, KY by her side. Janet fought a courageous battle with both Alzheimers and cancer, trying hard to remain independent until the end. The staff at Sansbury provided exceptional care to Janet that allowed...

Jun 12, 2023

Jarred Lane Mattingly, age 29 of New Hope, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at his home.  He was born October 5, 1993, in Marion County.  He worked as an auto mechanic.  He enjoyed jeep riding, four wheeling, hunting, and fishing.  He loved the mud.  He was an avid dirt track fan and was a member of his dad's...

Jun 9, 2023

Lynda Marie Hagan, 74 of Lexington, formerly of Loretto, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. She was born October 3, 1948, in Marion County. She was preceded in death by her infant sister Mary Rita Mattingly; father, Thomas Aloysius Mattingly; mother Dortha Hollon Mattingly, and brother John T. Mattingly.

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Jun 8, 2023

DeMarea, Kay SL

A funeral Mass for Sister Kay (formerly Sr. Josita) DeMarea SL will be celebrated at 10 a.m. ET Saturday, July 22, with her wake at 6:30 p.m. ET Friday, July 21, both at Loretto Motherhouse, Nerinx, KY. Sister Kay died June 8, 2023, at Loretto Living Center, Loretto Motherhouse. She was 92 and in...

Jun 8, 2023

William Marcy Yates, age 91 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Landmark of Bardstown.  He was born August 27, 1931, in Holy Cross.  He was a retired employee of Dupont in Louisville with 40 years of employment.  He was a Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff from 1978 until his retirement in 1994.  He served his country in...

Jun 8, 2023

Joseph Larry "Hawk" Mattingly, age 85 of Raywick, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Spring View Hospital in Lebanon.  He was born May 17, 1938, in Marion County.  He was a retired Farmer and member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church.  He was a lover of card playing and finding the best bargain around.

He was...

Jun 7, 2023

Mark Jerome Morgan, age 59 of Rhodelia, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Baptist Health Hardin due to an auto accident.  He was born August 17, 1963, in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  He served his country in the U. S. Army and U. S. Army Reserves.  He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Morgan.

Survivors...

Jun 2, 2023

Mary Susie Detherage, age 84 of Raywick, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at The Village of Lebanon.  She was born May 8, 1939, in New Hope and raised in Raywick.  She was a member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic church.  She was an expert quilter and member of the SFX Sew-cialize club.

Susie was preceded in...

May 31, 2023

Jessica Rose McRay, age 40 of Finley, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at her home.  She was born February 17, 1983, in Marion County.  She was a homemaker a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Aryonna Louise McRay; her grandparents, Philip Drew Buckman and O'Shea and Ernestine...

May 30, 2023

Louis Earl Bickett, age 76 of Raywick, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville.  He was born October 12, 1946 in Raywick.  He was a retired employee of GE Appliance Park with more than 30 years of service.  He formerly operated the old Bickett's Bar in Raywick.  He was a veteran of the...

May 22, 2023

Katrina Lynn Corbett Burns, age 43 of Loretto, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at Springfield Nursing and Rehab Center from complications of Huntington's Disease.  She was born April 10, 1980, in Marion County.  She was a loving mother of two children and a Catholic by faith.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Lynn Ruley Corbett....

May 20, 2023

Sister Mary Kenneth Lewis SL died May 20, 2023, at Loretto Living Center, Loretto Motherhouse, Nerinx, KY. She was 98 and had just celebrated her 80th jubilee as a Sister of Loretto. Born Shirley Ann Lewis June 15, 1924, in Denver. Received into the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross on April 25, 1943. Earned a...