Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...