Obituary Listing

Feb 2, 2025

Judith Ann "Judy" Nally, age 74 of Loretto, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her home, with family by her side.  She was born August 26, 1950 in Louisville.  She was a former teacher's aide at West Marion Elementary School.  She was a member of Abundant Life Church in Lebanon, where she formerly served as a Sunday school...

Feb 2, 2025

Nancy Thompson Leigh, age 61 of Raywick, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her home, with her family by her side.  She was born November 14, 1963 in Marion County.  She formerly lived in Nashville, Tennessee where she worked as a dietary director at Vanderbilt and Saint Thomas Hospitals.  She later worked at Cedars of Lebanon and the...

Jan 23, 2025

James Palmer "Jimmy" Blanford, age 69 of Saint Francis, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at his home, with his family by his side.  With courage and fortitude, he battled stage four lung cancer for eight years.  He owned and operated Blanford Drywall with his brother, Rickey.  He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, gardening, camping, and relaxing...

Jan 23, 2025

Sister Marie Ego SL died Jan. 23, 2025, at the Loretto Living Center on the grounds of Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. She was 86 and in the 59th year of her Loretto commitment. Born April 24, 1938, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Margaret (Ivanic) and Frederick C. Ego. She was received into the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot...

Jan 21, 2025

Stephen Tyrone Leake, 70, of Lebanon, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, surrounded by his family. Known for his kindness, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for others, Stephen touched countless lives and will be deeply missed.

Born on October 28, 1954, in Lebanon, Kentucky, Stephen was the second son of James Louis "Skeeter" Leake and...

Jan 20, 2025

James Patrick "Pat" Reed, Sr., age 86 of Lebanon, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at Walker's Trail Senior Living in Danville.  He was born April 7, 1938 in Marion County.  He owned and operated Reed Electric Service for more than 50 years.  He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves.  He was a member of the...

Jan 18, 2025

Mary Virginia Ballard, age 91 of Bardstown Ky, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born January 28, 1933 in Loretto, KY. She proudly held the title of "Favorite Aunt", and was loved and respected by all of her nieces and nephews.

Virginia was a retired employee...

Jan 13, 2025

James Walter "J.W." Mills, age 84 of Mount Washington, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at Baptist Health Louisville.  He was born August 25, 1940 in Holy Cross.  He was a former Plant Manager of Fire King International.  He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church...

Jan 4, 2025

Eloise Downs Hagan, age 91 of Loretto, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at home with her family by her side.  She was born February 27, 1933 in Loretto.  She formerly worked for American Greetings and Cowden Sewing Factory.  She loved to laugh and dance.  She was full of kindness, joy, love and laughter.  She was a member of...

Dec 31, 2024

Charles Francis Mattingly, age 72 of Loretto, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home.  He was born December 9, 1952 in Marion County.  He was a retired Farmer.  He was of the Catholic faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Henry and Effie Lee Mattingly; one brother, Herbert Lee Mattingly.

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Dec 31, 2024

William Joseph "Billy" Clayton, age 41 of New Haven, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home.  He was born June 21, 1983 in Nelson County.  He was employed as a Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Specialist with Toyota Boshoku in Bardstown.  He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and watching UK basketball.  He had many friends and he loved...

Dec 22, 2024

Alison Renee Clark, age 41 of Loretto, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.  She was born January 26, 1983 in Nelson County.  She was a former cashier with the Greenbriar Store.  She was a fun-loving person who enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  She will be dearly missed.  Renee was preceded in death...

Dec 22, 2024

John Joseph Donnelly, age 96 of Loretto, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his home.  He was born March 1, 1928 in Washington County.  He was a retired employee of Armour Creamery in Springfield.  He later worked in Maintenance for the Saint Francis of Assisi Church where he was also a member.

He was preceded in...

Dec 20, 2024

Jo Ann Feese, age 48 of Lebanon, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at her residence.  She was born August 17, 1976 in Adair County.  She was a homemaker and a Christian.  She was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.

She was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Burke and one brother, Billy Feese....

Dec 4, 2024

Joseph Charles Cissell, age 75 of Bardstown, formerly of Loretto, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Village of Lebanon.  He was born September 13, 1949 in Marion County.  He was a retired employee of Kroger in Lebanon with 52 years of employment.  He loved Loretto and formerly served as Mayor.  He was instrumental in the acquisition of Fire...

Dec 1, 2024

John Dant "Bubbles" Thomas, age 74 of Loretto, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Baptist Health Louisville.  He was born October 17, 1950 in Marion County.  He worked as a mechanic.

He was preceded in death by two children, John Michael Thomas and Chasity Annette Shelton; his parents, Felix and Irma Dant Thomas; three siblings, Stephen...

Nov 28, 2024

Theresia Rose Peterson, age 55 of Loretto, died suddenly, Thursday, November 28, 2024 at her residence after a short illness.  She was born May 19, 1969 in Marion County.  She was a member and President of the Lebanon Farmers Market.  She enjoyed meeting people, sharing ideas and stories with local patrons who became her friends.  She was a member...

Nov 26, 2024

Rita Elizabeth Thompson Clayton, age 84 of Holy Cross, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at her home, with her family by her side.  She was born May 14, 1940 in Holy Cross.  She was a former Head Teller at US Bank in Loretto with more than 30 years of employment.  She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic...

Nov 25, 2024

Charles Bernard Hagan, age 79 of Lexington, formerly of Loretto, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center.  He was born December 25, 1944 in Marion County.  He was a retired employee of General Electric and a retired Farmer.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Lynda Marie Mattingly Hagan; his parents,...

Nov 24, 2024

Joan Marie Higdon Mattingly, age 83 of Saint Francis, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Norton Women's and Children's Hospital in Louisville.  She was born April 2, 1941 in New Haven.  She founded the Community Farm Alliance and was awarded the Peace and Justice award for her work there.  She also founded the Father's Rights group.  She was...