Obituary Listing

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...

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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