All Obituaries

Barbara Diersing, 88 of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Norton Audubon Hospital.  She was born on March 27, 1937 in Louisville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walt Diersing Jr.; mother, Lucy Stigers and two brothers, Bobby Smith and Mike Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Diersing of Denver, Colorado; two sons, Eric Diersing of Bardstown and Jason Diersing of Mt. Washington; five grandchildren, Kymberly, Megan, Kayla, Ryan and Heather; four ...

Vicki Lynn Saul, of Bardstown, passed away peacefully Tuesday March 10, 2026 at her residence. She was born December 28, 1962 in Louisville. Vicki was a hard worker her entire life. She did everything to provide for her daughters, and had plenty of time for Gary Allan concerts and Goodwilling in between. She loved reality TV, especially 90 Day Fiancee, and always looked forward to Christmas time every year. She was caring, and always thought of others first. Vicki is survived by her ...

Catherine Maureen Boone Satterly Bell died March 9, 2026. She was born October 12, 1948 in Bardstown to Imogene and Luel Boone. She was a graduate of Bethlehem High School. She became a hairdresser before obtaining her Bachelor's degree. She then worked for Salt River electric where she retired from. She then worked for the family business at Boone's Butcher Shop. She served many years as the pianist and organist at St. Joseph Proto Cathedral. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with ...

Freda Joyce Wilkin, of Bardstown, passed away peacefully in her home Sunday March 8, 2026 at the age of 94. She was surrounded by her family including the love of her life, Don. Their beautiful love story spanned 75 years.  A service to honor her life will be held at Nelson Christian Church, Bardstown, KY, on Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m.  The family will receive guests from 1- 1:45 p.m.  Joyce was born in Balkan, KY, the daughter of James Edgar and Bertha Lee Cox.  ...

Anna Kathleen Barlow Snider, 97, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday March 7, 2026 at Cooper Trail Senior Living.  She was born November 1, 1928 in Woodlawn to the late Estel B and Stora Hutchison Barlow.  She was a 1946 graduate of Bardstown High School, a dental assistant for Dr. Edward Hord for 29 years, and a tobacco auctioneer assistant. She served on the Bloomfield City Council for 10 years (1994 - 2004), Chairperson for Bloomfield Businessman Organization, Co-Chair of ...

John E. Flaherty III, 77, of Bardstown, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born on March 19, 1948, John served his country honorably as a veteran of the United States Air Force and later built a career as a fire and safety engineer at Ford Motor Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Jr. and Zilpha Barr Flaherty, and two brothers. He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Pamela Klotz Flaherty; six children; two brothers; and many ...

Sandra L. Pinkston, 72, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born January 27, 1954. Sandra loved and lived for her dogs, her son, and her grandchildren until the very end.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Rudy and Maudie Goben Pinkston; step father, Joseph Borders; sister, Judy Demar; and brother, Ronnie Pinkston. She is survived by one son, Jerry Potts, of Bardstown; two granddaughters, Kyra and Kensie Potts; five great grandchildren, ...

James Patrick "Pat" Settles, 77, of Bardstown, passed away Friday March 6, 2026 at UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.  He was born March 13, 1948 in Bardstown, a graduate of St. Joe Prep in 1966 and University of Kentucky in 1971, worked in the bourbon industry for 33 years, including Lionstone Distilleries and Barton Brands from where he retired.  He substituted for the Bardstown School System for 9 years, and was owner of Wooden Duck Entertainment for 20 ...

Byron "Papa" Hayden, 82, of Bardstown, passed peacefully surrounded by his entire family Thursday, March 5, 2026 at U of L Jewish Hospital.  While a man of very few words, his quiet presence was genuine and loving. Golfing and fishing were his favorite and most frustrating hobbies and there are many hilarious tales to be told by his brothers and friends about "the one that got away" and "the putt that lipped the cup!" His easygoing nature made him a ...

Emily "Joyce" Downs, 87, of Louisville, formally of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday March 4, 2026 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville.  She was born January 6, 1939 in Bardstown, retired from Jefferson County Public Schools after 22 years of service, enjoyed bingo, arts and crafts, games, chocolate, and loved being with her two sons and four grandsons.  She was beautiful and a loving woman.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was preceded in ...