Obituary Listing

Nov 22, 2024

Patrick Jerome "Jerry" Ballard, Jr., age 74 of Holy Cross, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Norton Audubon Hospital, with his family by his side.  He was born May 26, 1950 in Marion County.  Jerry was a graduate of the University of Kentucky.  He worked for Armour Food Company in Kentucky, Iowa and Missouri.  Later, he and his...

Nov 21, 2024

Wanda Allin Hagan Spragens was born on April 14, 1937, in Lebanon, Kentucky to Terry Mershon and Wanda Pendleton Campbell Hagan. She passed away at her home on November 21, 2024, after a prolonged period of decline. Her family had gathered around her the last few days of her life.

Wanda met Frank Dennis Spragens in school...

Nov 19, 2024

Shirley Marie O'Bryan Cissell, 87, of Louisville, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Norton Women's and Children's Hospital. She was born June 11, 1937, in Springfield, KY. She was one of thirteen children.  She was a retired employee of Bremner Biscuit Company. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Harold Cissell, her father, Thomas Walter O'Bryan, her...

Nov 19, 2024

Chansler Stephen Hackney, age 30 of Raywick, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at UK Medical Center due to an auto accident. He was born March 26, 1994 in Danville.  He was employed with Earthworks Construction in Bardstown.  He was a hard worker and spent much of his time helping others.  He was very dedicated to his family, especially...

Nov 12, 2024

Brenda Lucille Cecil, age 70 of Dant Station, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.  She was born October 16, 1954 in Marion County.  She was a former dietary aide at the Loretto Motherhouse.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Rob and Peggy Devine Gootee; two siblings,...

Nov 7, 2024

Hagan, Agnes Marie SL

Sister Agnes Marie (formerly Sister Mary Cordula) Hagan SL died Nov. 7, 2024, 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. Ever proud of her Nelson County, Ky., roots, she was born Nov. 27, 1931,...

Nov 3, 2024

Roy "Rooster" Wright, age 75 of Lebanon, passed away at 1 am Sunday, November 3, 2024, at UK Medical Center due to injuries sustained in an auto accident.  He was born December 18, 1948 in Marion County.  After high school he served his country during the Vietnam era stationed in Germany.  When he returned, he spent the majority of...

Nov 2, 2024

Deborah Payne Wright, age 72 of Lebanon passed away at 7:37 pm Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Spring View Hospital due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  She was born October 27, 1952 in Marion County.  She worked as a supervisor with the old Jane and Linda Sportswear in Lebanon until it closed.  She returned to school and...

Oct 27, 2024

Bria Ava-Lyn Miles, age 15 of Hodgenville, passed away Sunday, October27, 2024 at Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville.  She was born February 26, 2009 in Louisville.  She was a Sophomore Student at Larue County High School.  She attended First Baptist Church of Hodgenville.

"Sweet beautiful baby girl.  Our imaginative, creative, beautiful soul.  Your big beautiful eyes, your...

Oct 26, 2024

Stephen Drye Graham, age 62 of Holy Cross, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at his home.  He was born January 10, 1962 in Marion County.  He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and who prided himself on being independent and self-reliant.  He loved to garden.

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

Oct 21, 2024

Clara Jean Gootee, age 85 of Loretto, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at Village of Lebanon Nursing Home.  She was born December 3, 1938 in Marion County.  She was a homemaker and member of Saint Charles Catholic Church.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed cooking, quilting, reading, and watching Jeopardy.

She was preceded...

Oct 13, 2024

William Coleman "Billy Coleman" Mattingly, Jr., age 75 of Louisville, passed away Sunday night, October 13, 2024, at Norton Audubon Hospital.

He was born May 23, 1949, in Marion County and raised on Frogtown Road in St. Mary's, living in Lebanon, Loretto, and lastly Louisville.  He was a retired Barber who enjoyed cutting hair for thousands of...

Oct 8, 2024

Sara Hernandez Zepeda, age 77 of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Springfield Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born January 24, 1947 in Nuevo Loredo, Mexico.  She was a homemaker and a Catholic.  She will be missed and remembered by her family with great love.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Santos...

Oct 7, 2024

Mary Rosella Bickett Battcher

Born June 17, 1928, in Loretto, KY to Martin Eugene Bickett and Mary Rosella Mattingly Thompson, Rosella passed away at her home in Louisville at the age of 96 on October 7, 2024.

Rosella grew up in Loretto, and shortly after the end of WW2, met and married a young returning...

Oct 5, 2024

McAuliffe, Mary SL

Sister Mary McAuliffe SL (first known as Sister Susan Jean) died Oct. 5, 2024, at the Loretto Living Center on the grounds of Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. She was 82 and in the 60th year of her Loretto commitment. Born Aug. 3, 1942, in Denver. Only child of Susan (Crowe) and Gerald Eugene...

Oct 4, 2024

David John "Dave" Lampert, 51 of Lebanon, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024.  He was born July 2, 1973, in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.  He served his country in the U. S. Army.  He worked as a Maintenance Technician.  He lived life freely.  He was a kind soul who loved nature and the outdoors, especially hiking and kayaking.

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Sep 23, 2024

Scott Francis Hayden, age 64 of Louisville, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home.  He was born March 21, 1960 in Louisville to the late John Leonard "Johnny" and Elizabeth Lee "Bette" Thompson Hayden.  He formerly worked as a Computer Engineer.

Survivors include one sister, Ann Phillips (Roger) of Louisville; three nieces and nephews, Nicholas...

Sep 21, 2024

James Edgar "Jimmy" Edelen, age 58 of Lebanon, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Spring View Hospital.  He was born June 20, 1966 in Kenton County.  He worked as a farm hand for Timmy Jones and formerly worked for INOAC automotive in Springfield.  He attended Saint Rose Catholic Church.  He loved the outdoors.  He especially enjoyed hunting deer,...

Sep 19, 2024

James B. Thompson, Jr., age 91 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024.  Jim was born in Holy Cross on November 19th, 1932 to Catherine E. Blandford Thompson and James "Barney" Thompson.  He attended Holy Cross School, graduated from St. Francis High School, served in the Army, and attended Bellarmine College.  Jim married Norma Jean Greenwell of St....

Sep 18, 2024

Terry Lee Mayfield, Sr., 86 of Corbin, passed away September 18, 2024 after a brief illness.  He is survived by his longtime companion and caregiver, Blanche Woolum. Terry was born in Corbin to the late William and Dessie Evans Mayfield.  Also, preceding Terry in death are a brother, Paul Barton and three sisters, Maggie, Geraldine, and Sue Parker. Terry...