Obituary Listing

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...

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,...