Thomas "Freddie" Willett
Sep 27, 2026
Thomas “Freddie” Willett, 86, of Bardstown, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Norton Hospital in Louisville with all his family by his side. Born September 19, 1940 in Nelson County, he was a Farmer and retired employee of American Fuji Seal. He was a member of Holy Cross Church.
Freddie was a loving and devoted husband, daddy, brother, and pappaw....
Brenda Sue Wheatley
Sep 26, 2026
Brenda Sue Wheatley, 67, passed away on September 26, 2026 at Taylor County Hospital surrounded by her family.
Brenda was the best wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, mother-in-law and sister-in-law anyone could wish for. She truly worshipped her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The love she gave to her entire family is irreplaceable. She also had a very special bond...
Sister Marie Lourde Steckler SL
Sep 23, 2026
Sister Marie Lourde Steckler SL died Sept. 23, 2026, at Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. She was 90 years old and in the 70th year of her Loretto commitment. Born March 2, 1936, in Biloxi, Miss., to Doris Margaret (Trochesset) and Frotscher Richard Steckler, she was baptized Diana Margaret Steckler. She was received into the Sisters...
Martha Ann Ruley
Sep 22, 2026
Martha Ann Abell Ruley, 86, of Phillipsburg, born on January 30, 1940, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at UofL Hospital on September 22, 2026.
She was known to be a devoted catholic, wife, mother, and Nanny to all. To know Nanny was such a blessing to have the opportunity to be loved by her. Her presence was always felt...
James Roger Hughes, Sr.
Sep 6, 2026
James Roger Hughes, Sr., 82, of Raywick, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 16, 1944, in Marion County. Roger retired from General Electric after 33 years of dedicated employment.
He was an avid collector and treasure hunter who enjoyed attending auctions, flea markets, and yard sales. Roger could fix just...
Thomas Howard "Tommy" Gordon
Sep 6, 2026
Thomas Howard “Tommy” Gordon, 68, of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 15, 1958, in Marion County to the late L.C. Gordon, Jr. and Margaret Lawson Gordon.
Tommy was a farmer and a former employee of Kentucky Cooperage. He loved horses and cattle, as well as fishing and spending...
Thomas Gerald Thompson
Sep 4, 2026
Thomas Gerald Thompson, 86, of Saint Mary’s, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, at Spring View Hospital. Born April 3, 1940 in Raywick, he was a former School Teacher and former Regional Manager for the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. He taught at Raywick and Saint Charles schools. During his 18 years working as an archivist, he traveled to...
Archie Mattingly
Sep 3, 2026
Archie Mattingly, 77, of Loretto, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born September 13, 1948, in Calvary, Kentucky.
Archie was a former employee of Independent Stave in Lebanon, and American Greetings in Bardstown where he retired. He enjoyed nothing more than to watch his children and grandchildren play sports and...
Martha Ann Clark
Aug 22, 2026
Martha Ann Downs Clark, 87, of Saint Francis, Kentucky passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 22, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1938 in Balltown, Kentucky.
Martha was known to be a prayer warrior, and absolutely adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was also a fantastic cook, creating meals for her...
Joseph Lester Abel Hill Jr.
Aug 21, 2026
Joseph Lester Abel Hill Jr. (February 6th, 1963 - August 21st, 2026) Joe was a man of unshakeable routines. He ate with the same worn spoon for most of his life, carried the same lunchbox for over three decades, and refused to order anything at Olive Garden except the spaghetti with meat sauce. He knew what he liked and when...
Betty Jean Ackermann
Aug 8, 2026
Betty Jean Ackermann, 92, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born August 7, 1934, in Marion County, she was the second eldest of 13 children born to Hubie and Josephine Fleig Mattingly. Betty and her former husband were the founders of Derby City Sign & Electric.
In addition to her parents,...
George Michael Smith
Aug 8, 2026
George Michael “Mike” Smith, 44, of Gravel Switch, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born September 19, 1981, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late George Robert and Leona Mae Smith. Mike cherished every day spent with his wife, and the two deeply enjoyed one another’s company. He was a devoted father...
Charles Lyle Farmer
Aug 5, 2026
Charles Lyle “Pete” Farmer, 83, of Raywick, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Born March 17, 1943, in Marion County, he was the founder and former operator of Farmer’s Logging. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, where he qualified as a sharpshooter. He began his career as a lineman,...
Lois Ann Robey McGuire
Jul 30, 2026
Lois Ann Robey McGuire, 86, of Bardstown, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. Born March 17, 1940 in Marion County, she was a caregiver and private sitter to many, starting at nine years old.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie W. McGuire who died December 17, 2020; her parents,...
Martha Catherine "Tiny" Rogers
Jul 29, 2026
Martha Catherine Rogers (Tiny), 78 of Loretto, Kentucky passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 9, 1948, in Bardstown, Kentucky, Martha was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose love for her family was the center of her life.
She was preceded in death by...
David Lawrence Bray
Jul 23, 2026
David Lawrence Bray, 78, of New Hope, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin. Born February 3, 1948, in Raywick, he was a Realtor and Auctioneer and the founder of Bray Auction Service. He honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He loved gardening and sharing the fruits of his labor with everyone...
George William Wilcher
Jul 23, 2026
George William “Willie” Wilcher, 85, of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Spring View Hospital. Born November 20, 1940 in Marion County, he worked as an Electrician. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his beloved dog, Levi.
He was preceded in death by...
Joseph Charles Kelty
Jul 21, 2026
Joseph Charles “Joe” Kelty, 82, of Manton, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown. Born April 3, 1944 in Marion County, he was a Farmer and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Manton. He was a former employee of INOAC.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Buckman and Rose Catherine Mattingly...
Timothy Edward "Timmy" Hayes
Jul 14, 2026
Timothy Edward “Timmy” Hayes, 50, of Lebanon, passed away on July 14, 2026, at his residence. Born February 9, 1976, in Marion County, he was a retired employee of Ford Motor Company. He previously owned and operated Fuel Fitness in Springfield and later worked as a Spark Shopper for Walmart. He enjoyed playing softball, collecting baseball cards, and was an...
Carol Ann Kokocinski
Jul 13, 2026
Carol Kokocinski, 82, of Loretto, passed away on July 13, 2026, at the Loretto Living Center. Born February 20, 1944, in Dunkirk, New York, she was a retired employee of the Sisters of Loretto and teacher for deaf children. She spent 12 years as a Sister of St. Joseph of Buffalo, NY before coming to Kentucky. Carol was a lover...
