All Obituaries

Hubert Maddox, 90, of Bardstown, passed Friday, June 11, 2021 at Landmark of Bardstown.  He was born January 22, 1931 in Louisville, he worked as a truck driver for Geoghegan Trucking Company, also worked for Grigsby’s Store and Smith Brothers, and a member of First Baptist Church.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanora Maddox Jacobs; daughter, Sherry Lynn Maddox; several brothers and sisters; and son-in-law, Walter Ray Schooling Sr.   He is survived five...

L. Wayne Ray, 75, of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday June 8, 2021 at his residence.  He was born May 20, 1946 in Louisville, United States Army Reserves Veteran, graduate of Fern Creek High School, and Watterson College, enjoyed being a baseball coach for many years, was a loving husband, father, PawPaw, and friend to many, and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where he was heavily involved.   He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Ray; father, Lawrence Ray;...

Robert M. Hagan, 84, of Cox’s Creek, passed away Friday June 4, 2021 at his residence.  He was born April 1, 1937 in Bardstown, retired highway construction manager for various construction companies in Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, and Florida, United States Coast & Geodetic Survey Veteran, member of American Society of Civil Engineers (Registered Professional Engineer), and St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette...

Michael J. McCauley "Mike" passed away June 4th 2021 at Norton Women’s and Children Hospital. He was retired from General Electric where he worked as a Draftsman for 34  years. He was a  loving father and friend to many. He was a true Cowboy at heart and loved his horses and Trucks. His Favorite place was the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming. He was a member of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and National Horseman’s Benevolent and Protection...

Estelle Mattingly White, 98, of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday June 2, 2021 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  She was born May 26, 1923 in Nelson County, a retired cosmetician for Mercantile, Inc., attended Bardstown High School and Spencerian Business College in Louisville.   She was preceded in death by her husband, William M. White; parents, Walter and Myrtle Mattingly; two brothers, Garland Mattingly, and Eugene Fields Mattingly; and sister, Alice Faye Vincent.   She is...

             Casey Jacob Bowling, 32, of Bardstown, passed away May 24, 2021, after a short but incredibly fulfilling life. He was born August 9, 1988 in Louisville, KY. Casey attended St. Joseph Elementary and was a 2007 graduate of Bethlehem High School. He was a wildcat at the University of Kentucky. While he had many hobbies and passions, being a husband and father came above all. As a standout soccer player in high school, he shared his love of...

John Elmer “Hamburger” Ballard, 86, of Bardstown, passed away Friday May 21, 2021 at his residence, after a long fulfilling life, surrounded by his family.  He was born April 5, 1935 in Bardstown, graduated from St. Joe Prep, and member of St. Joe Prep Alumni, an Army Reserve Veteran, owner and operator of Hagan’s Dairy Bar and the local Dean’s Milk Distributor, until the year 2000.  He was known as “The Milk Man”, and always delivered with a...

Rosemary Lear Humkey, 61, of Bardstown, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.   Born in Samuels, Kentucky, Rosemary was a 1978 graduate of Doss High School. After graduating from the Kentucky College of Barbering, she went to work at The Headquarters Barbershop in Bardstown, becoming the first female barber in Nelson County. She practiced here for 41 years, and considered all of her many customers as personal friends.   She was preceded in death...

Andrew “Andy” Kvartek Jr., 67, of Bardstown, passed away Monday May 10, 2021 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  He was born July 1, 1953 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, retired from American Fuji Seal, former chairman of the Deacons at Bardstown Baptist Church, founder of Hope For Hunger ministry at Bardstown Baptist Church, he loved his family, and a man of faith.   He was preceded in death by his mother, Veronica Kvartek.   He is survived by his wife of 45...

Geraldine “Gerry” Burton, 86, of Bardstown, passed away Sunday May 9, 2021 at her residence.  She was born August 3, 1934 in Haysville, Indiana, retired from Owens – Illinois and as Nelson County Deputy Jailer, graduated from Dubois High School, Indiana in 1952, received her Business degree from Elizabethtown Community College, with further courses from Western Kentucky University, former member and officer of Bardstown Woman’s Club and Flaget Hospital Auxiliary,...