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Tammy Lynn Wayne Johnson
Apr 12, 2026
Tammy Lynn Wayne Johnson, 53, of Lebanon, passed away on April 12, 2026, at her home. Born on August 28, 1972, in Louisville, Tammy was a beloved mother and grandmother, affectionately known as “Mammy” to all her nieces and nephews. She cherished days spent by the pool or lake and was known for her ability to fall asleep anywhere, a...
Wanda Jane Thompson Davis
Apr 12, 2026
Wanda Jane Thompson Davis, 78, of New Hope, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin. Born on April 11, 1948, in Marion County, Wanda was a former bus driver for the Nelson County School System and also worked at IGA in New Haven. She enjoyed reading and working puzzles, and was a devoted member of Saint...
Michael Troy Hill
Apr 8, 2026
Michael Troy Hill, 54, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home. Born on March 5, 1972, in Marion County, Troy earned his Journeyman Plumber certification from Jefferson Community and Technical College and was a proud member of Union Local 502. He had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, playing guitar,...
Shirley Mattingly Nalley
Apr 7, 2026
Shirley Mattingly Nalley, 89, of Lebanon, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Village of Lebanon Nursing Center. Born on March 5, 1937, in Marion County, Shirley devoted her life to her family and home. She was an avid reader with a keen interest in astrology and faithfully cared for her mother and mother-in-law, Mattie Nalley, in their...
Thomas Alan Webb
Apr 7, 2026
Thomas Alan “Tom” Webb, 87, of Cox’s Creek, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Audubon Hospital in Louisville. Born on May 11, 1938, in Lexington and raised in Louisville, Tom retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 35 years of dedicated service as a Letter Carrier. He also served as past president of the Letter Carriers Union BR...
Darlene Hill Gootee
Mar 31, 2026
Darlene Hill Gootee, 78, of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Baptist Health Louisville. Born on August 9, 1947, in Marion County, she was a former employee of the ENRO Shirt Company in Louisville. Darlene cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was a devoted member of Saint Athanasius Catholic Church.
She was preceded...
Virgil Gene Marcy, Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
Virgil Gene “Bear” Marcy, Jr., 66, of Loretto, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home. Born February 25, 1960 in Nelson County, he formerly worked as a heavy equipment operator.
He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Gene Marcy, Sr. and one nephew, Thomas Lee Bartley.
Survivors include his mother, Agnes Pearl Marcy of Loretto; one brother, Mearl...
James Dennis Hicks
Mar 29, 2026
James Dennis “J.D.” Hicks, 74, of Shepherdsville, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home. Born on April 29, 1951, in Nelson County, he retired from G.E. Appliance Park after 37 years of dedicated service. J.D. was a devoted caregiver to his late wife, Margaret Anne Hicks, caring for her faithfully until her passing. He was an enthusiastic...
Mary Imogene Caldwell
Mar 24, 2026
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Mary “Imogene” Caldwell passed away on March 24, 2026 at the age of 89 in her home in Cox’s Creek surrounded by her family. She was born on September 21,1936 in Lebanon, KY to the late Austin “Luckett” and Agnes “Ophelia” (Spalding) Caldwell.
Imogene was a faithful and lifelong Catholic, always joining a new parish...
Barbara Ann Buckman
Mar 23, 2026
Barbara Ann Buckman, 89, of New Market, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville. Born on March 15, 1937, in Marion County, she was a former co-owner of Energy Insurance Agency of Lebanon. Barbara cherished time spent with her family and church, loved tending to her rose garden, enjoyed traveling the world, and never...
Judy Ann Beaven Johnson
Mar 20, 2026
Judy Ann Beaven Johnson, age 68, passed away at Baptist Hospital in Louisville on March 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 11,1958. She was a retired orthodontic technician. Judy was a faith filled loving wife, mother, and Nana. She was truly a loving and caring soul. She loved decorating, growing her flowers, and most...
William Paul Gardner, III
Mar 19, 2026
William “Paul” Gardner, III, age 55, of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at UK Medical Center. He was born February 16, 1971 in Marion County to the late William Paul “Billy” Gardner Jr. and Mary Ann Hutchins Gardner. He formerly worked as a mechanic with 68 Auto Parts. He enjoyed riding his Harley Motorcycle and spending time with...
Katherine Ann Heinz SL
Mar 14, 2026
Sister Katherine Ann Heinz SL, a longtime elementary school teacher, died March 14, 2026, at the Loretto Living Center on the grounds of Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. She was 97 and in the 79th year of her Loretto commitment. The daughter of Lillian K. (Dewey) and Henry A. Heinz, she was born Aug. 4, 1928, in Denver, and baptized...
Rhonda Colleen Krauss
Mar 8, 2026
Rhonda Colleen Krauss, 69, of Bardstown, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her home. Born on December 19, 1956, in Marion County, she was a devoted homemaker and formerly served as an EMT with Nelson County EMS. Rhonda deeply loved her grandchildren and was known as a mother to all — selfless, loving, and giving, she was truly...
John Martin "Johnny" Osborne
Mar 8, 2026
John Martin “Johnny” Osborne, 77, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 28, 1949, in Marion County, he retired from Maker’s Mark after 27 years of dedicated service. Johnny was always on the move and loved working with his hands, especially when fixing things. He...
James Albert "Jimmy" Richerson
Mar 8, 2026
James Albert “Jimmy” Richerson, 80, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Born on December 2, 1945, in Marion County, he dedicated 26 years of service to Canton Cooperage before retiring. Jimmy worked various other jobs before finding his way to Canton Cooperage which included being a siding contractor.
He found great enjoyment in the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing,...
Caroline Whitlock Mudd
Mar 6, 2026
Caroline W. Mudd, age 64, of Lebanon, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on March 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 19, 1961, in Campbellsville, KY to the late Robert Conway and Rita Madden Whitlock. Though her early life brought its share of trials, those experiences helped form the resilient spirit,...
Janice Marie Thompson
Mar 6, 2026
Janice Marie Thompson passed away on Friday, March 6, at the Village of Lebanon. She was born on July 24, 1939, to William Kelly Bradshaw Sr. and Agnes Calista Bradshaw. She was a loving mother, a devoted wife, and a devout Catholic whose faith guided her throughout her life. Janice was known for her quick wit and her love of...
Joyce Marie Leake
Feb 25, 2026
Joyce Marie Leake, 87, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born December 2, 1938, in Marion County, Joyce faithfully served as a secretary at Marion County High School for many years. She was a devoted member of Saint Augustine Catholic Church and lived her life grounded in faith, family,...
Robert Bruce "Robin" Ballard
Feb 24, 2026
Robert Bruce “Robin” Ballard, 69, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home. Born February 6, 1957 in Marion County, he worked as an Ultrasound Technician for the Springview Women’s Center and for Dr. William Kirk. He enjoyed reading and spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, C.E. and Nora Belle Ballard; two...
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