Obituary Listing

Jun 23, 2025

Louis Randell Thomas, age 90 of Mount Washington, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Baptist Health Louisville.  He was born September 9, 1934 in Loretto, KY.  He formerly worked as an Electrician with The Courier Journal Newspaper.  He honorably served his country in the U. S. Army.  He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and Saint...

Jun 18, 2025

Timothy Wayne "Tim" Nalley, age 61, of Bardstown, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Born in Marion County on October 26, 1963, and raised in Loretto, Tim was known for his warm heart, love of family, and passion for classic cars.  Tim spent part of his career working at South Central Bell, where he...

Jun 12, 2025

Francis "Keith" Mattingly, age 66 of New Hope, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at UK Medical Center.  He was born January 2, 1959 in Nelson County.  He was a mechanic for 50 plus years.  He rebuilt his first transmission at age 13. He was the owner of Bardstown Transmission and later Mattingly Transmission.  He loved classic cars, westerns,...

Jun 7, 2025

William Gary Norris, age 54, passed away on June 7, 2025, in Lebanon, Kentucky as a result of an auto accident. Born on January 30, 1971, in Holy Cross, Kentucky, Gary spent his life rooted in the communities of his beloved home state.

A man of many talents and boundless generosity, Gary was known as a "Jack...

Jun 2, 2025

Natalie Nicole Bell, age 30 of Raywick, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at Spring View Hospital.  She was born March 6, 1995 in Marion County.  She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith.  She cherished her time with her baby.  She enjoyed playing bingo and she loved her dogs, Bowzer, Chop and Juice.

She was...

May 31, 2025

Lawrence "Keith" Hamilton, age 63, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Born on July 20, 1961, in Marion County, Keith was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend whose kindness and dedication touched countless lives. Keith retired as Assistant Director of the Kentucky Division of Environmental Services, where his commitment...

May 27, 2025

Gregory Francis Fischer, 74, New Hope, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Norton Hospital in Louisville with loving family members by his side. Born on August 1st, 1950, in Covington, KY, Greg dedicated much of his life serving his community and pursuing his passions. Greg's career included serving as the HeadStart Director for Central Kentucky HeadStart in...

May 22, 2025

Ruth Frances Browning, age 91 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born February 20, 1934 in Raywick, KY.  She was a devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church for 66 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert "Bob" Browning; two...

May 15, 2025

Mary Alice "Sissy" Mattingly Winfield, age 79 of Loretto, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 15, 2025 at her home, with her family by her side.  She was born August 18, 1945 in Loretto.  She formerly worked as a dietary aide at the Loretto Motherhouse.  She was a Catholic.

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

May 11, 2025

Sister Eileen (formerly Sister Charles Maura) Kersgieter SL died May 11, 2025, at the Loretto Living Center on the grounds of Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. She was 94 and made her Loretto commitment almost exactly 66 years ago. Sr. Eileen was born March 1, 1931, in St. Louis, to Margaret (Slimon) and Charles Paul Kersgieter. She was received...

May 6, 2025

James Timothy "Kojak" Newton, age 63 of Washington County, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at his home.  He was born February 13, 1962 in Marion County and was raised in Loretto.  He formerly worked as an auto mechanic with American Tire in Bardstown.  He also farmed and previously worked for Busick Construction.  He was preceded in death by...

May 6, 2025

James Neil Wilmouth, age 84 of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  He was born May 28, 1940 in Nelson County.  He was a retired employee of General Electric Appliance Park with more than 20 years of employment.  He was a member of Saint Joseph Parish.

He was preceded in death by...

May 5, 2025

Mary Retha Myers Costello, age 90, of the Saint Joe community in Marion County, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Saint Joe on December 31, 1934, Retha was a devoted member of Saint Charles Catholic Church. She formerly worked as a skilled seamstress for Jane and Linda...

May 3, 2025

Martha Frances Bartley Wilmouth, age 78 of Bardstown, passed away May 3, 2025 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  She was born November 15, 1946 in Nelson County.  She formerly worked on My Old Kentucky Home Dinner Train with more than 20 years of employment.  She was a member of Saint Joseph Parish.

She was preceded in death by...

Apr 16, 2025

Leigh Caroline Reed, 26 of Finley, went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday April 16, 2025 following an automobile accident in Louisville, Kentucky.  Born on October 2, 1998, Caroline was raised in Marion County.  From an early age, Caroline would light up the room with her passion, smile and laughter.

Caroline graduated in 2017 from...

Apr 16, 2025

William Edward "Stimie" Kelty, age 43 of Louisville, formerly of Holy Cross, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his home.  He was born December 28, 1981 in Louisville.  He worked as a carpenter.  He served as a Peer Mentor at Healing Place men's campus in Louisville and attended Celebrate Recovery at Fairdale Christian Church.  He was an avid...

Apr 15, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Downs, 66, of Saint Francis, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Born on June 30, 1958, in Decorah, Iowa, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Gary and Lois Hunter Finholt. Raised in the Lutheran faith, she carried her values of kindness and service throughout her life.

Mary was...

Apr 13, 2025

Terry Lee Yates, Sr., age 64 of Loretto, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his son's home in Gravel Switch.  He was born January 26, 1961 in Marion County.  Terry was a retired millwright supervisor for PIC out of Georgia.  He was a Baptist by faith.

Terry was preceded in death by his wife, Marcia Ann...

Apr 11, 2025

Joseph Robert "Bob" Cissell, age 80 of Loretto, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at Springfield Nursing and Rehab Center.  Born on March 30, 1945, in Loretto, Bob was raised in the Catholic faith and lived a life of service and dedication to his community and country. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning...

Apr 2, 2025

Anna Wilhelmenia Taylor departed from this world on April 2 to join her beloved husband and Lord and Savior in Eternal Heaven. She was born Nov 24, 1929 and raised in Greenbriar and Holy Cross, where she was the oldest of 15 children. In 1950, Wilhelmenia married the love of her life Charles, and they raised 10 children together...