All Obituaries

          Betty Jean Boone Ballard, 87 of Bardstown, died Sunday, February 5, 2023 after a long life of service to God, family and many friends.  She was a proud graduate and alumni of St. Catherine in New Haven and a great supporter of St. Joseph Church and Bethlehem High School.  She enjoyed interacting with the public in jobs with the Nelson County Circuit Clerk and as bookkeeper for BGH Dean's Milk Distributorship.  Her hobbies included...

Juanita Pardue passed away on February 2, 2023, peacefully at Sansbury Care Center in Springfield following a short illness.  Born September29, 1927 in Park City, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Comer and Allean Denton, she was 95 years old. Juanita was the oldest of three children.  Her sister Betty Witherspoon and her brother David Denton both predeceased her.  Juanita and her late husband, Lestrel Brown (“Brownie”) Pardue, moved to Bardstown after their...

Linda May Jodon Bird, 77, of Bardstown, KY., passed away Saturday January 28, 2023 at her residence.  She was born June 12, 1945 in Spangler, PA, a member of Slovak Club, and VFW.   She was preceded in death by her father, George Jodon; mother, Pearl Jones; four brothers, Cliff Jodon, Chuck Jodon, Leroy Jodon, and Don Jones; and sister, Clara Woodley.   She is an Angel watching over her survivors, husband, Michael Bird of Scotland; four children, Raymond (Penny) Mora of...

John Blevins, 79, of Bardstown passed away Tuesday January 24, 2023 at University of Louisville Hospital. He was born November 13, 1943 in Rossville, Georgia.   He was an avid hunter and a family man. He was an Army Veteran where he was Special Forces, and served during the Vietnam War, and was stationed in West Berlin, Germany during the Cold War.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ada Blevins.  He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Blevins; four sons,...

Judy Garland Blackwell Lewis, 72, of Bardstown, passed away Sunday January 22, 2023 at her residence.  She was born February 24, 1950 in Columbia, Kentucky, and a member of Campbell Chapel AME Zion of Bloomfield.     She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Butch" William Lewis Jr.; parents, Robert and Ruth Blackwell; brother, Bob Blackwell Jr.; and sister, Ruth Ann Blackwell.   She is survived by four children, Germaine Weathers of Louisville,...

          Nancy Montgomery Keith, 75, of Bardstown, passed on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on March 21, 1947 in Boston.  Nancy was a member of Faith Worship Center, she supported and sponsored the Shriners Children's Hospital and Kosair Children's Hospital. She was devoted to her faith and devoted mother to her children, and loving nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

Austin Gillahan, 30, of Bardstown, passed away Friday January 13, 2023 at his residence.  He was born April 5, 1992 in Louisville, loved spending time with his daughter, Autumn, working on his car, and playing X Box.   He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Gillahan; paternal grandmother, Beverly Lundy; and aunt, Lisa Kelly.   He is survived by his daughter, Autumn Marie Gillahan; parents, Jennifer Lundy and Billy Lundy; twin sister, Alissa (Cody)...

Catherine Louise Cecil Hicks, 87, of Bardstown, passed away Friday January 13, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 7, 1935 in Bardstown and was a homemaker. She loved doing crafts including making raggedy anne dolls, and was a loving Nanny to her grandchildren and all babies she met. She was a life member of Disabled Veterans Association, American Legion Post 121, and St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Edward Ice; four previous husbands, Joseph...

Michael Hendrix Sonne, 64, passed away Wednesday January 11, 2023. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and graduated from Bardstown High School in 1976. He attended the University of Kentucky, and was a lifelong member of Big Blue Nation, rooting for the Wildcats in both football and basketball. He dedicated 40 years of service to Heaven Hill Distillery, where he was most recently Process Engineer and Master Taster. As Master Taster, he was known for his sophisticated pallet, and his...

Jarett Rogers, 25, of Bardstown, passed away Monday January 9, 2023 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  He was born September 30, 1997 in Bardstown, enjoyed fishing, hunting, 4 wheel riding, anything outdoors, and an avid University of Kentucky fan.   He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Carroll and Sue Ann Rogers; and maternal grandfather, Danny Coulter.   He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Kay Rogers; two brothers, Jacob Rogers and Alex (Kaitlyn) Rogers...