All Obituaries

Ann Flahiff Heady, 83, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday February 16, 2019 peacefully at her residence.  She was born May 10, 1935 in Nelson County, blood donor for American Red Cross, active with Scarlett Hope Ministries, former member of Bardstown Music Club, church representative for Nelson County Baptist Association, member of Flaget Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Women’s Missionary Union, and Cox’s Creek Baptist Church.   She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Brian “Clyde” Claxton, 53, of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday February 5, 2019 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  He was born March 18, 1965 in Bardstown, an employee for Conway-Heaton, and of the Baptist faith.   He was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Claxton; father, James Junior Duncan; and two brothers, Carlos Claxton, and Robert “Red” Claxton.   He is survived by six brothers, William “Lit” Lydian of Bardstown, Tony...

Terry Flanders, 35, of New Haven, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on July 31, 1983 in New Albany, Indiana, an avid hunter, loved riding ATV’s, and an Indianapolis Colts Fan.   He is preceded in death by his brother, Donnie Mickey Todd Flanders and his paternal grandmother, Ruby Wayman.   He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Flanders; daughter, Kailee Flanders both of New Haven; father, Robert Wayman of Pensacola, FL; mother, Krissy...

Rita J. Porter, 70, of Bardstown passed away Wednesday January 30, 2019 at Rolling Hills Healthcare Center in New Albany, IN. She was born March 31, 1948 in Lebanon, a member of St. Monica Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Martin Smith and Mary Elizabeth Hayden Smith; two sisters, Florence Smith, LaTonja Smith; and brother, Michael Smith. She is survived by her three daughters, Stephanie (Raymond) Harrison,...

Margarite “Dee” Auberry, 85, of Loretto, passed away Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Wedgewood Nursing Home in Clarksville, Indiana.  She was born November 1, 1933 in Nelson County, a homemaker, and a member of Faith Worship Center.   She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Auberry; parents, Walter and Lillie Riggs; and several brothers and sisters.   She is survived by five daughters, Brenda (Roy) Bartley, and Sheila (Kelly) Bowman...

Thomas Leroy Hagan, 83, of Bloomfield, passed away Monday January 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 28, 1936 at his home in Spencer County to the late Thomas “Tommy” Benton Hagan and Mary Stella Downs Hagan. Leroy was a long time farmer, owner of Big Top Tobacco Warehouse in Shelbyville, and an antique dealer. He was a charter member of Wakefield Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 58 years, a U.S Army Veteran, and a Kentucky Colonel. He was a loving...

Helen Bennett Downs, 87, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday January 26, 2019 at Loretto Mother House.  She was born September 7, 1931 in Louisville, raised in Taylorsville, graduated from Nazareth College in Louisville, retired nurse from Family Medical Center, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Pat Downs; son, Stephen Hilary Downs; five brothers, Edward, Warren, Jack, Billy, and Pat Bennett; and three sisters, Anna Ray...

John Montgomery Sr., 52, of Bardstown, passed away Thursday January 24, 2019 at his residence.  He was born October 21, 1966 in Philadelphia, and owner of Montgomery Auto Mart.   He was preceded in death by his parents, John Montgomery and Diana Lydin; and brother, Eugene Smith.   He is survived by his son, John Montgomery Jr.; daughter, Shelby L. Montgomery; longtime companion, Lisa Bean all of Bardstown; two sisters, Michelle Scott, and Luisa Kuza both of Michigan; and...

Dewane Bishop passed away at his home January 22, 2019.  He was born on December 28, 1937, in Washington County, KY.    He is survived by Marilyn, His wife of 59 years.  Son, David (Valerie) Bishop of Hattiesburg, MA and daughter, Mary Hamric of Bardstown; grandson, Evan (Robyn) Bishop of Hattiesburg, MS and granddaughter, Hannah Hamric of Bardstown; and his sisters, Anna Helen Carey, Norma Jean Sims, Wanda Ingram, and Sheldia Sparks; and several nieces and...

James V. Florence, 76, of Bardstown passed away Monday January 21, 2019 at Landmark of Bardstown. He was born October 17, 1942 in Nelson County, and was retired from the Nelson County School System as a maintenance worker He was preceded in death by his father, Barker W. Florence. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Fogle Florence of Bardstown; two sons, James Q. Florence, Phillip E. Florence both of Indiana; daughter; Priscilla Roll; step-daughter, Jessica Fogle of Bardstown; five...