Obituary Listing

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,...

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...

Feb 24, 2026

Frances Rosetta Buckman, 81, of the Saint Joe community in Marion County, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 29, 1944, she was a former employee of Curtis Maruyasu America in Lebanon. Rosetta had a creative spirit and enjoyed spending her time painting. She was a...

Feb 23, 2026

Joseph H. “Junie” Mattingly, Jr., 93, of Loretto, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 4, 1932, in Louisville, he was the eldest of thirteen children of Hubie and Josephine Fleig Mattingly. Junie was the owner and operator of Mattingly Funeral Home and formerly ran the Loretto Barber Shop....

Feb 23, 2026

James Bernard “Bernie” Mattingly, 77, of Loretto, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at Springview Hospital. Born June 20, 1948 in Nelson County, he was a retired employee of Jim Beam Distillery with 43 years of service. He was also a skilled carpenter and builder.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Linton “Bunk” and Elizabeth Lillian Newton Mattingly;...

Feb 18, 2026

Larry Spalding Reynolds, age 71 of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:23 pm at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Riverview, Florida. He was born on August 24, 1954 to the late James Monroe Reynolds and Eunice Spalding Reynolds. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Clara Jeanne.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Carol...

Feb 14, 2026

George Earl “Tiny” Mattingly, 73, of New Haven, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Norton Hospital in Louisville. Born on May 20, 1952, in Nelson County, he was a proud U.S. Army veteran and a former employee of Armag Corporation in Bardstown. Tiny was a devoted husband and father who cherished his granddaughter, Mya, above all. Known for...

Feb 6, 2026

Christopher Lloyd "Chris" Grimes, 67, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Louisville.  Born March 18, 1958 in Louisville, he worked as a mechanic.  He loved fast cars, motorcycles, and rock and roll music.  He was affectionately known by his grandkids as G-paw and his nieces and nephews as Uncle Buck.

Feb 2, 2026

Jane Karen Blair Kaufman, 79, of Bardstown, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at Hosparus Health Inpatient Care Center in Louisville.  She was born September 29, 1946 in Marion County to the late Bernard Joseph "Cookie" and Margaret Mary Blanford Blair.  Jane was a former teacher at Saint Patrick Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Survivors include...

Feb 1, 2026

John Thomas "Tommy" Hutchins, 85, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Norton Women's and Children's Hospital in Louisville.  Born January 27, 1941 in Marion County, he was a former employee of Hidden Hollow Construction in Bardstown.  He formerly served his country in the U. S. Air Force.

Tommy was preceded in death by his...

Jan 25, 2026

Shirley Ann Wilcher Thompson, 90, was born in Lebanon on August 8, 1935 to Julia and Carl Wilcher

While visiting her daughter and grandchildren in Maryland she suffered a stroke and died on January 25, 2026 at Hospice of the Chesapeake.

Shirley graduated from Lebanon High School in 1955 and worked at WLBN radio station...

Jan 25, 2026

Sister Jeanne (formerly Sister Eugenie Marie) Dueber SL died Jan. 25, 2026, at the Loretto Living Center on the grounds of Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. The noted sculptor, mixed-media artist and teacher was 88 and in the 67th year of her Loretto commitment. The second of 10 children (two of whom died in infancy) of Dorothy (Carpenter) and...

Jan 24, 2026

Angela Marie Shewmaker, 50, of Lebanon, passed away on January 24, 2026, at Spring View Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 22, 1975, to Bobby Joe Shewmaker and the late Jean Ann Shewmaker. Angela's radiant spirit and kind heart had a way of brightening every room she entered. She will be deeply missed...

Jan 11, 2026

James Edward "Jim" Browning, 81, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home. Born on September 18, 1944, in Marion County, he was a retired employee of Nally & Haydon in Springfield.  He enjoyed raising his garden and restoring antique tractors.  He was a devoted husband and father who loved his grand and great grandchildren....

Jan 7, 2026

Angela Marie Downs, 46, of Bardstown, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Baptist Health Louisville. Born on March 19, 1979, in Louisville, she formerly worked as a licensed practical nurse with Baptist Health in Bardstown. Angela was devoted to her family and loved spending time at the beach.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas Benjamin "Lujack"...

Dec 26, 2025

Terry Vincent Williams, 74, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the University of Louisville Hospital. Born on May 6, 1951, in Marion County, he was the son of the late Clarence Richard Williams, Jr. and Dorothy Ann Hughes Williams. Terry formerly worked in construction and was also a farmer. He was of the Catholic faith....

Dec 26, 2025

Frances Dianne Mattingly, 69, of Loretto, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on May 15, 1956, in Marion County, she was the former Director of Transportation for CATS in Lebanon. Earlier in her career, she worked as a customer service representative at Saint Martin de Porres Print Shop in New...

Dec 19, 2025

Ellen Marie Capua, 57, of Loretto, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 3, 1968, in Marion County. Ellen loved painting, gardening, knitting, and traveling. She especially enjoyed taking long rides with her husband on their motorcycle, exploring new places and she cherished every moment...

Dec 16, 2025

Toby Lee Reardon, Sr., 52, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his home, with his family by his side.  Born July 5, 1973 in Marion County, he was a member of Central Baptist Church.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his fiancé, Jo...

Dec 16, 2025

Mary Ann Flanagan, 86, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Springfield Nursing and Rehab.  Born December 12, 1939 in Marion County, she formerly operated Countryside Florist.  She was an active member of Saint Charles Catholic Church for many years.  She was a beloved wife and mother, and she loved her grandchildren.

She was preceded...