Obituary Listing

Oct 15, 2021

Mary Ruth Nalley Mattingly, age 98 of New Hope, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 14, 1923 in Saint Francis.  She was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Thomas Mattingly; three children, Freddy...

Oct 15, 2021

Elmer Dallas Hansel, age 76 of Shepherdsville, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Landmark of Lancaster Nursing Center.  He was born August 6, 1945 in Hamilton County, Ohio and also a native of Lebanon, KY.  He was a retired truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Faye Hansel (died March 1, 2021)...

Oct 14, 2021

James Timothy "Timbob" Hutchins, age 63 of Manton, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at UK Medical Center.  He was born December 19, 1957 in Louisville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Michelle "Pam" Gootee Hutchins (1998); his parents, Leon and Kathleen Mattingly Hutchins; three siblings, Joseph Ronnie "Groucho" Hutchins, Sandy Newton and infant...

Oct 13, 2021

William Edward "Bill" Nugent, age 60 of Campbellsville, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Taylor Regional Hospital.

He was born July 21, 1961, in Marion County to the late Edward W. "Bud" and Marie Bagby Nugent.

He was also preceded in death by a son, William Edward "Peanut" Pritchard and a brother, Thomas W....

Oct 12, 2021

James Louis "Jimmy" Norris, age 40 of Holy Cross, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Spring View Hospital in Lebanon.  He was born August 23, 1981, in Marion County.  He was a factory worker and farmer.  He liked hunting, horseback riding, cooking and spending time with his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by...

Oct 8, 2021

Viola Campbell Mehr, age 96 of the Melody Lake community of Nelson County, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at Todd-Dickey Nursing and Rehabilitation in Leavenworth, Indiana.  She was born July 14, 1925, in Franklin.  She was an original member of the Melody Lake Ranch Club Women's Auxiliary.  She also volunteered with fundraising for the New Hope Fire Department. ...

Oct 6, 2021

Margaret "Geri May" Hanlon, age 50 of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.  She was born March 24, 1971, in Marion County.  Geri spent her life dedicated to her children and family and for so many she was a great friend.  She served others throughout her life in the healthcare industry and in...

Oct 5, 2021

Richard Miles "Dickie" Osborne, age 74 of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at his home.  He was born October 10, 1946, in Marion County.  He was a retired employee of Angell Manufacturing with 40 years of service. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in Vietnam.

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

Oct 5, 2021

James Paschal Downs, age 85 of Holy Cross, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was a retired employee of American Fuji Seal in Bardstown and a lifelong member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.  He enjoyed fishing, turtle hunting, storytelling and making everyone smile.  He never met a stranger.

He...

Sep 30, 2021

Richard Albertus "Buddy" Smith, age 83 of Springfield, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville.  He was born March 2, 1938, in Manton.  He was a retired employee of General Electric Appliance Park in Louisville with 29 years of service.  He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Manton where he served...

Sep 30, 2021

Joseph Doyle Downs, age 80 of the Greenbriar community of Nelson County, passed away September 30, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 18, 1941, in Nelson County.  He was a retired employee of Eastern Kentucky Power Company with 31 ½ years of services.  He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church....

Sep 30, 2021

William Lee Cheshire, Jr., age 88 of Jeffersontown, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born April 7, 1933, in New Hope.  He was a retired employee of General Electric Appliance Park with 43 years of service.  He was a member of Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church.

He was...

Sep 23, 2021

Samuel Joseph Clenin, age 49 of Campbellsville, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Norton Women's & Children's Hospital in Louisville.  He was born July 18, 1972, in Columbia, Missouri.  He was a truck driver and a Christian by faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Dorothy Renfrow Clenin; one sister, Helen Marie...

Sep 21, 2021

Marian E. Higdon, 72 of Bardstown, went home to Jesus on September 21, 2021, after a prolonged illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marion County on July 4, 1949, and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1967.  She was an employee at Masterson's Appliance for several years and was also employed as an administrative...

Sep 21, 2021

John W. Blair, Jr., age 79, formerly of New Hope, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at his home in Smiths Grove.  He was born September 4, 1942, in New Hope.  He was a retired farmer and a retired employee of Wilbert Plastics in Lebanon.  He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.  He was a former...

Sep 19, 2021

Thresa Dianne Mattingly, age 73 of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.  She was born April 4, 1948, in Marion County.  She was a retired employee of the old "Fruit of the Loom" factory in Campbellsville.  She loved her family, her garden, her farm and her relationship with the Lord.  She was a...

Sep 18, 2021

William Howard Cissell, age 81 of Loretto, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  Howard was born May 6, 1940, to William Leo and Mary Etta Devers Cissell.  He graduated from St. Francis High School.  He retired from Jim Beam Distillery after 41 ½ years.

Howard was an avid outdoorsman enjoying farming,...

Sep 7, 2021

George Davis Riney, age 20 of Bardstown, passed away September 7, 2021. He was born January 31, 2001, in Nelson County. He was employed with Willett's Lawn Care. He was a 2018 graduate of Montgomery County High School. He loved playing sports and spending time with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers,...

Sep 5, 2021

Joann Hamilton, age 87 of Loretto, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born August 31, 1934, in Loretto. She served as the Loretto City Clerk for 43 years. She was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death...

Aug 30, 2021

Charles David Stiles, age 64 of Bardstown, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at his home. He was born September 19, 1956, in Marion County. He was an employee of Lowes Home Improvement and was a member of Parkway Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mary D. Cross Stiles. Survivors include...