All Obituaries

Jean Lee, 74, of Bloomfield, passed away Friday May 26, 2023 at her daughter's residence.  She was born May 21, 1949 in Anderson County, retired from General Electric, member of Open Door Christian Center, and loved fishing, gardening, and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. "Jackie" Lee; granddaughter, McKayla Sallee; great-grandson, Brayden Sallee; parents, James and Beulah Peach; two brothers, Charles Peach, and Marshall Peach; six sisters,...

Michael Josef Denn, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Bardstown on Thursday May 25, 2023. Michael was born in Germany in 1953 and was adopted by his parents Mike and Virginia Denn. Following her military service his mother brought him back to Kentucky as a small boy. He was a graduate of Bardstown High School and worked at Nelson County Industries for 49 years. His mother Virginia was a co-founder of Nelson Co. Industries.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Donald Lee Bennett, 83, of Bardstown, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Spencer County, October 11, 1939, to the late Jack and Elizabeth Herndon Bennett.   He was a member of the Battery C 2/138 Artillery, a member of Cox's Creek Baptist Church, past president of Bardstown Optimist Club , past member of the Nelson County Fair Board. He was the Owner/Operator of Nelson County...

Joel Keith Roberts, 43, of New Haven, passed away Tuesday May 23, 2023 at U of L Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born July 16, 1979 to Beverly and William K. Roberts, the fifth of seven children.  Joel was a gifted mechanic and could some how breathe life into discarded vehicles. He loved the challenge of turning a "sows ear into a silk purse", restoring items to usefulness. Joel was a hard worker, whether it be in construction,...

Lana Rae Fitzpatrick, 78, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday May 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 13, 1944 in Bardstown, she taught at Nelson County Public Schools, and Bardstown City School. She was a member of Young at Heart at St. Gregory, and a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; Julian Bernard Coomes and Hilda Coomes; and a sister, Terri Coomes. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Fitzpatrick of Bardstown; three sons,...

Elva Gene "Obbie" Bell Jr., 34, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023.  He was born on September 22, 1988 in Louisville.  Obbie was an employee of Barton Distillery, an avid U of K Fan, loved camping, he had a humorous personality and he looked forward and enjoyed his kids that where his world. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Brenda Montgomery; maternal step-grandfather, Ray Montgomery and an aunt; Christina Stiltz. He is survived by his...

Chester Sowards, 71, of Bardstown, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  He was born on July 15, 1951 in Pike County, Kentucky.  Chester retired from Heaven Hill Distillery where he worked for 36 years, a member of the Moose Lodge #2408 and an avid UK Fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Sowards; mother, Madge Blackburn; brother, Homer Sowards; and sister, Jeanie Peach. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Sowards; son, Eric Sowards;...

James Thomas Manning, 76, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 1, 1946, to the late Lee Roy and Della Manning. James was a Vietnam War veteran, purple heart recipient and a Kentucky Colonel. He was also a retiree of Ford Motor Company and Stealth Steel in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a farmer, an avid U.K. basketball fan, a black belt in Tae Kwan Do karate, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved to laugh and was a...

Bernard William Wolf Sr., 88, of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023 at his residence.  He was born March 17, 1935 in Nelson County, retired from General Electric, United States Army Veteran of Korean War and Vietnam War, member of American Legion Post # 121, and of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Catherine Wolf; two brothers, Donnie Wolf, and Henry Wolf; and three sisters, Joan Marie Wolf, Jo Ann Keeling, and Faye Drury. He is survived by...

Juanita Carol Woodring, 60, of Bardstown, passed away Monday May 1, 2023 at U of L Hospital in Louisville surrounded by many friends and family. Juanita graciously gave the gift of life when she passed so that others could live on through her generous donations. Juanita was a loving member of the Superior Solutions Family where she resided with her friends, and caregivers that all loved her very much. Juanita loved movies, watching tv, playing Rummy with her friends, motorcycles, and above...