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Edna Louise Willett

Edna Louise Willett

May 19, 2021

Edna Louise Willett, age 76 of Highland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Louisville, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Baptist Health Louisville. She was born January 8, 1945 in Saint Francis. She resided in the Portland area of Louisville before she became disabled with brain cancer and moved into the nursing home. She was very devoted to her faith...

Vicky Lynn Ballard

Vicky Lynn Ballard

May 10, 2021

Vicky Lynn (Davis) Ballard, age 66 of Loretto, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 10 th , 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. Vicky was born and raised in New Hope and moved to Loretto when she first married her husband and raised their three children. Vicky's greatest accomplishment was being an amazing mother, wife, mamaw,...

Mike Nally

Mike Nally

May 9, 2021

William Michael "Mike" Nally, age 74 of Loretto, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Spring View Hospital. He was born June 18, 1946 in Marion County. He was a truck driver with Brahm Trucking company and a retired employee of General Electric with 35 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a member...

Ray Ballard

Ray Ballard

May 7, 2021

Joseph Ray Ballard, age 53 of Loretto, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born July 3, 1967 and lived in Marion County. He was a former employee of Buzick Construction. He was a hard worker and loved his family and loved the outdoors.

Ray was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Francis "Joe" Ballard....

Cara Elizabeth Bartley

Cara Elizabeth Bartley

May 6, 2021

Cara Elizabeth Bartley, age 26 of Loretto, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was born November 5, 1994 in Nelson County. She formerly showed Quarter Horses. She loved the lake and spending time with family and friends.

Cara was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Carlos Humphrey, and Bucky Bartley. Survivors include her mother, Carla Humphrey...

Cookie Smith

Cookie Smith

Apr 25, 2021

Annette "Cookie" Smith, age 56 of Bradfordsville, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital in Danville. She was born January 13, 1965 in Bradfordsville to the late Herbert Ray and Elvena Mae Price Simpson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John T. Smith; her brother, Glenn Ray "Boo Boo" Simpson and three...

Carl Ray Tharp

Carl Ray Tharp

Apr 20, 2021

Carl Ray Tharp, age 51 of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1970 in Marion County. He was a former factory worker. He enjoyed hard rock music and he loved to draw.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Rogers; five siblings, Joseph...

Ruth Ann Perkins

Ruth Ann Perkins

Apr 19, 2021

Ruth Ann Perkins, age 80 of Louisville, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Baptist Health Louisville. She was born December 23, 1940 in Loretto to the late Archie and Margaret West. Ruth Ann started work at MetLife at age 17 and worked there until she retired. Ruth Ann was a huge fan of UK, Nascar, and Martin Truex,...

Jean Mattingly

Jean Mattingly

Apr 18, 2021

Margaret Regina "Jean" Mattingly, age 73 of Springfield, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 17, 1947 in Washington County. She was a woman of great faith. She loved her family and especially her grandkids.

Jean was preceded in death by her son, Victor Aaron Mattingly...

Laverne Masterson

Laverne Masterson

Apr 12, 2021

Mary LaVerne Masterson, age 91 of New Hope, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Baptist Health Louisville. She was born August 19, 1929 in Manton. She was a devoted member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church where she assisted with the Altar Society, Bereavement Committee, summer picnics and many other parish activities. She also enjoyed quilting, clogging,...

Lillian Osbourne

Lillian Osbourne

Apr 9, 2021

Mary Lillian Osbourne, age 101 of Lebanon, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at her daughter's home in Lebanon. She was born February 1, 1920 in Manton. She formerly operated "Happy Hollow Antiques". She formerly worked at Happy Hollow Distillery, Dant Distillery and Handmacher-Vogel Sewing Factory. She was a member of Saint Charles Catholic Church. She loved traveling and...

Tammy Jo Bratcher-Bickett

Tammy Jo Bratcher-Bickett

Apr 9, 2021

Tammy Jo Bratcher-Bickett, age 43 of Loretto, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. She was born September 21, 1977 in Marion County. She was newly employed with Murphy gas station in Lebanon and was a former cafeteria manager with Morningside Elementary and T K Middle School in Elizabethtown.

She loved to cook,...

Freddy Hill

Freddy Hill

Apr 6, 2021

Frederick Jerome "Freddy" Hill, age 66 of Manton, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at University of Louisville Hospital.  He was born January 23, 1955 in Marion County to the late Joseph Raymond and Mary Josephine Greenwell Hill.  He was employed with Toyotomi America Corporation in Springfield and was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Manton.

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Clifford Earl Greer

Clifford Earl Greer

Apr 4, 2021

Clifford Earl Greer, age 77 of Holy Cross, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home. He was born October 23, 1943 and was a native of Shelby County. He was a farmer and he owned and operated Greer Auto Sales in Springfield for 17 years.

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

Sr. Mary Denis Bruck Sl

Sr. Mary Denis Bruck Sl

Apr 1, 2021

Sister Mary Denis Bruck SL, died April 1, 2021, at Loretto Motherhouse Infirmary in Nerinx, KY. She was at age 103 the eldest member of the Loretto Community and in the 78 th year of her commitment as a Sister of Loretto. Baptized Hedwig Isabelle, Sister Mary Denis was born Jan. 25, 1918, in Quincy, Ill., the oldest child...

Marion Miles

Marion Miles

Mar 31, 2021

William Marion Miles, age 79 of Crestwood, formerly of Saint Francis, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Louisville East Post Acute. He was born February 4, 1942 in Loretto. He was a retired Fuel Truck Driver with Haydon Oil Company in Springfield and he served his country in the U. S. Army Reserves.

He was preceded...

Irene Carter

Irene Carter

Mar 29, 2021

Gracie Irene Carter, age 73 of Bardstown, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. Born October 27, 1947 in Marion County, she was a 33-year employee of GE Appliance Park where she worked as a line coordinator. During her last five years of employment there, she also worked at Loretto Foodland. Irene enjoyed...

Gerard Mattingly

Gerard Mattingly

Mar 28, 2021

Gerald Gerard Mattingly, age 65, passed away March 28, 2021, at his home in St. Francis. He was Catholic in faith. He was an Army veteran, a retired heavy equipment operator, and an ornamental iron worker.

Gerard was preceded in death by his parents, John Marion "Keg" and Lucille  Mattingly; his daughter, Kathy Joe Kidwell; his brother,...

Jerry O'Bryan

Jerry O'Bryan

Mar 18, 2021

Patrick Gerard "Jerry" O'Bryan, age 61 of New Hope, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home. He was born April 24, 1959 in Nelson County. He was a former employee of Affordable Truss Inc. He was preceded in death by one son, Tobi Edelen, his parents, Joseph Hilary and Mary Victoria Maryfield O'Bryan and one brother, Tommy...

Dennis Eugene Ruley

Dennis Eugene Ruley

Mar 18, 2021

Dennis Eugene Ruley, age 55 of Bardstown, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 7, 1966 in Marion County. He was a former employee of Barber Cabinet Company in Springfield and was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Manton.

He was preceded in death...

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