Obituary Listing

Nov 15, 2025

Frueh, Patricia (formerly Sister Vincent Marie) SL

Sister Patricia "Pat" (formerly Sister Vincent Marie) Frueh SL died Nov. 15, 2025, at the Loretto Living Center on the grounds of Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. She was 92  and in the 73rd year of her Loretto commitment. Sr. Pat was born May 5, 1933, in Afton, Iowa, to...

Nov 13, 2025

Mary Rudell Culver Downs, 86, of Holy Cross, passed peacefully at home Thursday, November 13, 2025 surrounded by family.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James Paschal Downs in 2021, her parents, John Robert Culver and Frances Evelyn Faulkner Culver, a son, Robbie Downs, a daughter, Debbie Clark, a daughter-in-law, Dawn Kidd and a...

Nov 10, 2025

James Louis "Jimmy" Leake, Jr., 74, of Lebanon, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at Village of Lebanon Nursing Home.  Born May 23, 1951 in Marion County, Jimmy worked as a tile contractor.

In Jimmy's earlier life he was known as a rather "wild" individual, who loved motorcycles, loud Rock n Roll, having a good time, and...

Nov 9, 2025

Robert Bernard "Bobby" Leake, age 80, of Raywick, passed away at his home on November 9, 2025. Born in Marion County on May 26, 1945, Bobby retired after 30 years with General Motors in Indianapolis. He proudly served as a Marine Corps veteran in Vietnam and will be remembered for his passion for restoring classic cars, trucks, and tractors,...

Nov 8, 2025

Cara Susan Brahm passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Lebanon, Kentucky.  She was 49.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Sue Ella Cissell, and two sisters, Lisa Cissell and Mindy Filiatreau.  Cara was a 1994 graduate of Marion County High School.  She received AB in Applied Science from St. Catharine...

Nov 6, 2025

Wanda Sue Akers, age 72, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 16, 1953 in Marion County, Wanda dedicated many years as a server at Mordecai's restaurant in Springfield. She will be fondly remembered as a cherished mother and grandmother, and for her faith as a...

Nov 2, 2025

Nell Green Grundy, 68, of Lebanon, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, peacefully in the comfort of her home.  Born April 3, 1957 in Marion County, Nell devoted her life to caring for others, both personally and professionally.  She was a proud graduate of Spalding College of Nursing, where she earned her Bachelor...

Oct 10, 2025

James Marvin Reynolds, Jr., 85, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at his home, with his family by his side.  He was born May 18,1940 in Marion County.  He was a retired employee of Heaven Hill Distillery with more than 40 years of employment.  He enjoyed woodworking and tinkering.  He was a member of the Knights of...

Oct 2, 2025

Emma Jean Hardin, 85 of Taylorsville, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born March 5, 1940 in Marion County.  She formerly worked at Wallitsch Nursery in Louisville.  She was a Baptist by faith.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Dennis Downs; one...

Sep 28, 2025

Mary Joyce "Joy" Medley, 81, of Loretto, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, with her family by her side.  She was born September 23, 1944, in Marion County.  She owned and operated "Joy's Primp Shop" in Loretto for 50 years.  She was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by...

Sep 24, 2025

Clara Michelle French, infant daughter of Caitlyn Michelle Bishop and Chaz French of Campbellsville, was stillborn Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.  She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Bob and Arlene Miles, Gayron Bishop, PeeWee Nally, and Walter Pedro.

Survivors besides her parents include two brothers, Carson and Carter French;...

Sep 20, 2025

Cheryl Ann Masterson Mattingly, 76, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at her daughter's home in Loretto.  She was born October 22, 1948 in Marion County.  She worked as a Dietary Aide with the Loretto Motherhouse for 43 years.  She loved everyone and was a mom to many.  She will be remembered for her bright light, her smile, and...

Sep 18, 2025

Linda Marie Mattingly, 65, of Loretto, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at her sister's home in Brandenburg.  She was born April 3, 1960 in Louisville.  She formerly worked at Wilbert Plastic Products in Springfield.  She enjoyed canning in the summer and baking and crafting with her family.  She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

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Sep 17, 2025

Charles Louis Flanagan, 79, of Lebanon, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his home in Lebanon, Kentucky following a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 1, 1945, in Marion County, Louis was known for his genuine compassion and tireless dedication to his family and to members of the community, leaving...

Sep 17, 2025

William Irvin Burress, 84, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Bluegrass Assisted Living in Bardstown.  He was born August 24, 1941 in Marion County.  He was a retired employee of General Electric.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Eva Ellen Cox Burress; his stepfather, Burton Brooks and two sisters, Frances...

Sep 14, 2025

Rebecca Lynn Mattingly Ballard, 50, of Bardstown, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Flaget Memorial Hospital. Born on March 3, 1975, in Marion County, Rebecca was known for her genuine compassion and tireless advocacy for marginalized members of society. She previously worked as a cashier at FiveStar on John Rowan Blvd and dedicated the last eleven years...

Sep 10, 2025

Jessica Marie Browning, 43, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, peacefully at her home after a battle with colon cancer.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Margaret Fenwick and Tyler and Emma Morris and many aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Matthew Browning, her daughters,...

Sep 8, 2025

William Richard Salsman Sr., 89, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at his home in Bardstown.  He was born in Loretto on April 10, 1936 to the late John Edgar and Mary Leona Salsman.

He was preceded in death by his 15 siblings, included his brothers John Edgar, John Wesley, Joseph Daniel, John Edgar II, David Leon,...

Sep 8, 2025

Russell Wade Crenshaw, 76, passed away on September 8, 2025, in Louisville, KY.

Born on June 9, 1947, Russell graduated from DuPont Manual High School and the University of Louisville. His professional journey began in engineering. For the last thirty years he was the sole employee of his own computer service company, Crenshaw Services. He valued the...

Sep 8, 2025

Francis Lloyd "Toodle" Mattingly, 89, of Bardstown and formerly of Saint Francis, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Flaget Hospital. Born on July 7, 1936, in Marion County, he devoted his life to agriculture as a dedicated Dairy Farmer and also served the community as a School Bus driver. Together with his beloved wife, he was honored...