Obituary Listing

Feb 28, 2025

Patrick Earl Lyvers, age 80 of Holy Cross, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at Norton's Brownsboro Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 8, 1944, in Holy Cross, Kentucky. A devoted husband, father, and papaw, he was a cherished member of Holy Cross parish. He worked as a Kroger meat cutter for...

Feb 25, 2025

Shirley Ann Cambron, age 83 of Manton, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Bardstown Health and Rehab Center.  She was born March 16, 1941 in Saint Francis.  She was a former employee of Walmart in Bardstown and was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Manton.

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

Feb 25, 2025

James "Dennis" Lee, age 64 of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at his home.  He was born August 4, 1960 in Marion County.  He formerly worked as a machinist with Avis Tool Works in Cox's Creek.  Dennis was a "jack of all trades" and would help anyone.  He loved his Harley Davidson motorcycles.

Dennis was...

Feb 24, 2025

B. Frederick "Rick" Arendt, age 82 of Holy Cross, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at Springfield Nursing and Rehab Center.  He was born April 11, 1942 in Park Ridge, Illinois.  He formerly worked as a construction project manager.  He was a Master Gardener and loved growing daffodils and dahlias.  He enjoyed looking at old classic cars.  He was...

Feb 17, 2025

Deborah Sue Buley Hughes, age 61 of Bardstown, went to her heavenly home, Monday, February 17, 2025.  She was born October 27, 1963 in Marion County.  She worked as a dog groomer with Dee's Doggies and Friends.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  She loved animals, especially dogs.

Deborah was preceded in death by father, James...

Feb 14, 2025

Thomas Harold "Tommy" Leake, age 72 of Raywick, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville.  He was born May 24, 1952 in Raywick.  He formerly worked in construction.   He honorably served his country in the U. S. Army.  His favorite things were dirt track racing and watching his grandkids play sports.

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Feb 11, 2025

Chester Alphonsus "Sonny" Morris, Jr., age 80 of New Hope, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his home, with his family by his side.  He was born November 26, 1944 in Nelson County.  He was a retired employee of General Electric Appliance Park.  He loved to farm and raise cattle.  He was a member of Kentucky and Marion...

Feb 11, 2025

Francis Scott Willett, age 55 of Saint Francis, passed away Monday, February 11, 2025 at his home.  He was born January 23, 1970 in Nelson County.  He formerly owned and operated J & S Power Seeding in Bardstown.  He enjoyed dogs, tractors, cows, and cars.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Scott was...

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...