Obituary Listing

Sep 15, 2024

Sharon Marie Lanham, age 59 of New Hope, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Baptist Health Hardin.  She was born March 10, 1965 in Nelson County.  She worked 27 years with Vittitow Cabinets in New Haven.  She enjoyed fishing, working in the garden and canning.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Chester Clark,...

Sep 9, 2024

Donna Joyce Richards, age 58 of New Haven, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at Baptist Health Hardin Hospital.  She was born February 5, 1966 in Marion County.  She formerly worked 25 years as a hairdresser.  She was a Baptist by faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ethel Harris Richards; one infant...

Sep 5, 2024

Martha Helena Spalding Brinley, age 84 of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at University of Kentucky Hospital.  She was born April 4, 1940 in Washington County.  She was a retired employee of General Electric.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Junior Brinley; her son, Steve Miles; her parents, Pete and Alice Spalding;...

Sep 3, 2024

Richard Lee "Porky" Bickett, age 67 of Raywick, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville.  He was born June 13, 1957 in Marion County.  He was a former mechanic and construction worker.  He was a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles and working on antique equipment.

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Sep 2, 2024

John "Nicky" Allen, age 70 of Raywick, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at his home, with his family by his side.  He was born September 15, 1953 in Marion County.  He was a Farmer and a retired employee of General Electric with 35 years of service.  He was a Baptist by Faith.

He was preceded in...

Aug 26, 2024

Rhonda Faye Mattingly Wise, age 55 of Lebanon, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.  She was born March 16, 1969, in Marion County.  She was Catholic.  She loved her family and her dogs, Kaydee and Fluff.  She was an avid football fan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertle and...

Aug 20, 2024

Mr. Michael Blandford, age 80 of Lebanon, went to his heavenly home at 2:55 am on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was born November 28, 1943, in Marion County to the late Flossie and Rueben Blandford. Mike was a retired employee of Jim Beam after 38 years and a lifelong farmer. He loved God, his family and farming. He...

Aug 18, 2024

Dorothy Marie Mattingly, age 80 of New Hope, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.  She was born March 17, 1944 in Nelson County.  She was a former employee of American Greetings and an associate of Mattingly Funeral Home.  She enjoyed a good ole game of buck pitch, camping, fishing and occasional trips to the...

Aug 15, 2024

Beatrice Agnes Omiak Denny, age 83 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Valhalla Nursing Center.  She was born to Ruth Omiak Milligrock on Little Diomede Island, Alaska on July 14, 1941. Her Alaskan Native given name was Ittaiyii.

Beatrice is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Omiak Spalding (Tommy) of Lebanon, and Catherine Omiak Denny...

Aug 13, 2024

Brenda Sue Shewmaker, age 64 of Saint Joe, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at her home.  She was born January 20, 1960 in Danville.  She loved her family.  She enjoyed spending time at the lake and thrift shopping.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lucian Rogers, Jr., her stepfather, Junior Wiser; one brother, Robert...

Aug 11, 2024

Deborah Renee "Debbie" Blanford Hunt, age 58 of Lebanon, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, August 11, 2024, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.  She was an employee of INFAC North America for 16 years and a member of Saint Rose Catholic Church.  She prioritized family above all else.  In her free time, she enjoyed...

Aug 6, 2024

Darrel Wayne Sallee, age 60 of Raywick, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at his residence.  He was born March 12, 1964 in Marion County.  He was a former truck driver and carpenter.  He was a member of Arbuckle Baptist Church.  He loved his kids and grandkids.

Survivors include four children, Brandon Wayne Sallee (Nicole), Even Gunter...

Jul 23, 2024

Joseph Bernard "Bernie" Mattingly, age 91 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at his home. He was born April 12, 1933 in Marion County Kentucky. He established Kentuckiana Fence Company and had a successful business for 57 years. He had a strong Catholic belief and attended mass faithfully every Sunday.

He was preceded in death...

Jul 23, 2024

Mary Kathleen Brown, age 74 of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born October 24, 1949 in Marion County.  She formerly worked as a Home Health Nurse.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter O. and Mary Goldie Cook Nelson; one sister, Beulah O'Jean Nelson....

Jul 23, 2024

Anna Bell Thomas, age 92 of Loretto, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Springfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born May 16, 1932 in Saint Francis.  She was a homemaker.  She was a very religious person.  She enjoyed working puzzles, going out to eat, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death...

Jul 19, 2024

John Kolton Eugene Sallee, age 10 of Gravel Switch, died Friday, July 19, 2024, due to an accident.  He was born January 27, 2014.  He was to enter fourth grade at Glasscock elementary school. He loved riding dirt bikes, farming, going to the stock yards and all things outdoors. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Jenna Rose...

Jul 19, 2024

Betty Sue Riggs Smith, age 77 of Mount Washington, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at Baptist Health Louisville.  She was born October 27, 1946 in Holy Cross.  She was a mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids.  She was a Baptist by faith.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 16, 2024

Theresa Elaine Wathen, age 60 of Loretto, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Flaget Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.  She was born June 10, 1964 in Nelson County.  She worked at Curtis Maruyasu American in Lebanon with more than 20 years of employment.  She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

She was preceded...

Jul 15, 2024

Mary Diane Koob, age 70 of Balltown, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home in the care of Hospice.  Born April 12, 1954, Diane was a wife of 35 years, mom, grandmother and great grandmother.  She loved her flowers.  She especially loved her grandkids and great grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Jul 14, 2024

Anna Mae Willett, age 78 of New Hope, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Baptist Health Hardin.  She was born September 4, 1945 in Saint Francis.  She was a homemaker and a devoted Catholic.  She was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Francis Willett;...