All Obituaries

Mary Frances Phillips, 70, of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday October 3, 2018 at Hardin Memorial Hospital after a long illness.  She was born March 7, 1948 in Nelson County and a member of St. Monica Catholic Church.    She was preceded in death by her parents, Susie and William Phillips; grandson, Ian Rogers; two brothers, James Phillips, and William “Billy” Phillips; and two sisters, Beatrice Greene, and Mary “Tita” Phillips.   Those she has...

  Hettie G. Fisher passed away peacefully on Monday, October 1, 2018.  She was born on March 2, 1925 in Bardstown to the late Leon and Myrtle Holmes Wickliffe.  Hettie welcomed Christ into her life at an early age.  She was a long time member of St. John A.M.E. Zion Church in Bardstown.  Hettie served as a missionary deacon and a long time trustee with other task such as singing in the church choir for years were favorite song was Turn It Over to Jesus.  Hettie...

Larry Hicks, 62, of Bardstown passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his residence. He was CEO and President of Salt River Electric, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; he received a Graduate degree in Accounting from the University of Louisville, and graduated with a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Louisville. Larry Hicks was the President and CEO of Salt River Electric, 2003 Bardstown Chambers of Commerce Man of the Year, Founder of Nelson County Community...

  Tony Johnson, 69, of New Haven, passed away Monday September 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 4, 1948 in Nelson County, worked construction for Hamilton Construction, a member of Abbey of Gethsemani, and the 700 Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Johnson; parents, Earl and Marjorie Johnson; grandson, Andrew Wayne Johnson; brother, Paul Johnson; and nephew, Ricky Martin. He is survived by eight children, Leslie Chapman, RonnyJohnson, Toni Johnson,...

Margaret “Mimi” Miller Seeger, 53, of Bardstown, passed away Sunday September 9, 2018 at Baptist Health in Louisville.  She was born October 2, 1964 in Bardstown, 1983 graduate of Bardstown High School, attended University of Kentucky, and member of Bardstown Baptist Church.   She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Jack and Monie McKay Saltsman; and paternal grandparents, Harry “Pinky” and Libby Seeger Jr.   She is survived by five...

Robert Lou “Mac” Harrison, 54 of Bardstown, died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Hosparus Health Inpatient Care Center in Louisville.  He was born October 13, 1963 in Midfield, Alabama.  He was owner of R.L. Harrison Paving.   He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Harrison; mother, Louise Harrison Troutt; and several uncles, aunts and cousins.   He is survived by his wife, Julie Harrison; five children, Beaux Harrison, Gabriel Harrison, Daulton...

Robert “R.C.” “Doc” Hill, 83, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday September 8, 2018 at University of Louisville Hospital.  He was born September 21, 1934 in Harlan County, United States Army Veteran of Korean War, retired from General Electric after 40 years with perfect attendance, member of Masonic Duval Lodge # 6, and Woodlawn United Methodist Church, where he was involved with many church activities and decisions.   He was preceded in death by his son,...

Amy Lee Newton, 45 of Cox’s Creek, died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  She was born December 9, 1972 in Bardstown and was employed at Amazon.   She is preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Lee “Peggy” Newton; maternal grandparents, C.E. and Nora Belle Ballard; and paternal grandparents, Sam and Thelma Newton.   She is survived by her daughter, Camille Goodman of Cox’s Creek; father, Ruben Newton of Cox’s Creek;...

Cyril Rogers, 65, of Cox’s Creek, passed away Saturday September 1, 2018 at his residence.  He was born July 20, 1953 in Nelson County, retired from Iron Works, and attended St. Gregory Catholic Church.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Mildred Rogers; four brothers, Paul Rogers, Dallas Rogers, Billy Rogers, and Justin Rogers; and sister, Barbara Garrett.   He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Peggy Barnes Rogers of Cox’s Creek; son, Casey...

Betty Jean Ashbaugh Cook, 78, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday September 1, 2018 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  She was born April 6, 1940 in Highgrove, retired children’s librarian for Nelson County Public Library, and nursery teacher and member of New Salem Baptist Church.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Cook; and parents, Eugene and Bessie Ashbaugh.   She is survived by her son, Billy Mark Cook of Bardstown; two daughters, Holly Fields (Don)...