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Debbie Orberson

Debbie Orberson

Nov 16, 2022

Deborah Ruth "Debbie" Orberson, age 64 of Bradfordsville, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.  She was born May 1, 1958, in Marion County to the late James William and Nancy Mae Followell Orberson.  She attended New Christian Church in Bradfordsville.  She was a fan of the Louisville Cardinals.

Survivors...

Celestinita Hardesty

Celestinita Hardesty

Nov 12, 2022

Mary Celestinita Hardesty, age 94 of Raywick, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at U of L Hospital.  She was born October 4, 1928 in Loretto.  She worked as a nutritionist with the Marion County Extension Service.  She loved sewing and making quilts and traveling.  Above all, she loved gathering with her family.

Celestinita was preceded in...

Robbie Hamilton

Robbie Hamilton

Nov 10, 2022

Robert Eugene "Robbie" Hamilton, age 54, formerly of Springfield, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022.  He was born January 24, 1968 to the late Charles William "Charlie" and Sara Irine Nance Hamilton.  He worked at Quad Graphics in Versailles.

Survivors include four children, Anton Hamilton (Claudia), DeMarcus Hamilton (Destiny), Kyona Hamilton, and Kyesha Hamilton all of Bardstown;...

Wilma Jean Crews

Wilma Jean Crews

Nov 10, 2022

Wilma Jean Crews, age 90, of Lebanon passed away on Thursday, November 10 at her home. She was a professing Christian and a devoted member of Lebanon Baptist Church.

She was born in Calvary, Kentucky on February 21, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Ray Crews, and her parents, Peter Thomas "Pete" Burress...

J.R. Mattingly

J.R. Mattingly

Nov 8, 2022

Joseph Richard "J.R." Mattingly, age 71 of Loretto, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.  He was born February 22, 1951 in Marion County.  He was a retired farmer.  He enjoyed working 1000-piece puzzles.

J.R. was preceded in death by his parents, John Richard and Pauline "Polly" Powell Mattingly; one sister, Lois Ann...

Russell Dean Mattingly

Russell Dean Mattingly

Nov 7, 2022

Russell Dean Mattingly, age 52 of Loretto, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at VA medical center in Louisville.  He was born August 1, 1970 in Marion County.  He served his country in the U.S. Army and fought in Iraq.  He was formerly employed with Hendrickson in Lebanon.  He enjoyed woodworking, shooting guns, playing cards and video games and...

Bette Watkins Lorenzen

Bette Watkins Lorenzen

Nov 4, 2022

BETTE VIRGINIA WATKINS (BARTON) LORENZEN

Bette Lorenzen passed away peacefully in Nerinx, Kentucky on Friday, November 4, at the age of 85.

Bette was born on April 11, 1937 in Owensboro, Kentucky to Paul S. Watkins and Virginia Smith Watkins, and was a member of the Owensboro High School Class of 1955. She...

Loretta Colwell Williams

Loretta Colwell Williams

Nov 2, 2022

Loretta Colwell Williams, age 85 of Gravel Switch, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  She was born February 16, 1937 in Perry County.  She is preceded in death by two children, Tasha and Robert Bennett and several siblings.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Williams; six children, Irene Staten of Lebanon, Dana Llamas...

Larry Joe Trowbridge

Larry Joe Trowbridge

Nov 2, 2022

Larry Joe Trowbridge, age 73 of Holy Cross, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his home.  He was born August 25, 1949 in Hocking County, Ohio.  He was a retired employee of Anchor Hocking Glassware in Lancaster, Ohio.  He was a very talented woodworker.  He served his country in the U. S. Army and fought in Vietnam.  He...

Robert William Lanham

Robert William Lanham

Nov 2, 2022

Robert William Lanham, age 79 of Loretto, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 26, 1943 in Marion County.  He was a retired employee of Ford Motor Company with 38 years of service.  He was a member of Saint Charles Catholic Church.

Robert was preceded in...

Susie Followay

Susie Followay

Oct 26, 2022

Margie Susan "Susie" Followay, age 76 of Raywick, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 19, 1946 in Marion County.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Lee and Marcella Garrett Childers; two sisters, Carolyn Spalding and Edith Ann Wright; two brothers, Charlie Childers and Harold...

Sissy Blair

Sissy Blair

Oct 23, 2022

Carrie Etta "Sissy" Blair, age 83 of Raywick, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at U of L Hospital.  She was born August 19, 1939 in Raywick.  She worked as a housekeeper and was a member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church.  She was an avid UK fan.

Sissy was preceded in death by her parents, William...

Junior Nalley

Junior Nalley

Oct 21, 2022

Joseph Julian "Junior" Nalley, Jr., age 74 of Cox's Creek, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at his home.  He was born September 8, 1948 in Manton.  He was a retired employee of Rainbow Bakery in Louisville with 28 years of service.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and fought in Vietnam.  He was a foster...

Jamy Mcquillen

Jamy Mcquillen

Oct 11, 2022

James Robert "Jamy" McQuillen, age 38 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his home.  He was born December 27, 1983 in Louisville.  He leaves behind his mom, Crystal Link; stepdad, Kris Cadwell; brother, Shane Jacobs; sister-in-law, Angela Jacobs; niece Alaxis Jacobs; nephews, Aaron, Ashton, and Lil Shane Jacobs.

He was preceded in death by...

Billy Carver, Jr.

Billy Carver, Jr.

Oct 11, 2022

William Clayton Carver Jr., age 36 of Loretto, left this world on October 11, 2022. Billy, as he was affectionately known by friends and family, was a kind, loving, loyal friend and a fiercely caring and protective son, brother and uncle. He loved nothing more than having a few beers with the ones he loved or having deep conversations...

Amber Leigh Thompson Perez

Amber Leigh Thompson Perez

Oct 6, 2022

Amber Leigh Thompson Perez, age 33 of Marion County, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 as a result of a car accident.  She was born September 8, 1989 in Marion County.  She had a strong faith in God.  She was loved by many.  She loved everyone she met.  She was fond of animals.

Amber was preceded in...

Gary Mattingly

Gary Mattingly

Oct 2, 2022

William Gary Mattingly, age 66 of Raywick, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Louisville East Post Acute.  He was born April 26, 1956 in Marion County.  He loved music and sang in the choir at Saint Francis Xavier Church for many years.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Brown Mattingly, Sr. and Mary...

Gregory Alan Blanford

Gregory Alan Blanford

Sep 29, 2022

Gregory Alan Blanford, age 53 of Holy Cross, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Spring View Hospital.  He was born November 21, 1968 in Nelson County.  He was an employee of Canton Cooperage in Lebanon with 22 years of service.  He also farmed and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Greg was preceded in death by his father,...

Steve Masterson

Steve Masterson

Sep 25, 2022

Michael Stephen "Steve" Masterson, age 68 of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at his home.  He was born April 11, 1954 in Marion County.  He was a farmer and an employee of Makers Mark Distillery.  He was elected as a Marion County Magistrate and served from 2002-2018.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents,...

Bonzie Smith

Bonzie Smith

Sep 25, 2022

Neva Yvonne "Bonzie" Smith, age 86 of Bardstown, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the Loretto Motherhouse Infirmary.  She was born July 9, 1936 in Nelson County.  She retired from Nelson County School System with 22 years of service.  She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

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

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