Obituary Listing

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,...

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...