All Obituaries

Billy Ray Keeling, 92, of Bardstown, passed away Monday January 20, 2020 at Landmark of Bardstown.  He was born June 18, 1927 in Cox’s Creek, a lifelong resident of Bardstown, served in the United States Navy during WW II, later worked in real estate and Insurance, and worked as a barber for many years.   He was a Deacon at Bardstown Baptist Church, a Mason, belonged to the American Legion, served on the draft board during the Vietnam War, was a member of the optimist club,...

Elliott Preston Houser, 88, of Bardstown passed away Sunday January 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 8, 1931 in Kingston, NY and was a master machinist for International Harvester he retired from International Harvester April 1, 1986. He was a past Post Commander of VFW Post 5710 in Shepherdsville, a member of American Legion, and a member of Bardstown Senior Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Emma Houser; wife, Nancy Houser, two sons, Roy Houser and...

Raymond John Ross, 65, of Bardstown passed away Friday January 17, 2020 at Flaget Memorial Hospital. He was born May 7, 1954 in Chicago, IL and worked as a mechanic for J & G. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rayburn and Doris Ross. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Ross; three brothers, Michael Ross, Randy Ross, and Robert Ross; and two sisters, Rita Ross and Virginia Ross. His funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday January 22, 2020 at Barlow Funeral Home with burial...

Mary Louise “Susie” Taylor, age 84, of Bardstown, passed away peacefully Thursday January 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Susie was born in New Hope KY on the 20th day of July, 1935.  She graduated from St. Catherine of Alexandria, New Haven in 1953.  She worked for at Glenco Distillery, Heaven Hill, Bardstown Animal Clinic and Dr Franklin Delacruz.  She babysat for her special adopted grandchildren including Matt, Thad & Tiffany Riley...

Joseph Wesley Dearen, 85, of Louisville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2020 with his family by his side.  A native of Bardstown KY, Joe graduated from Old Kentucky Home High School in 1952.  He served as Chapter and District President of Future Farmers of America and was elected State Vice-President of FFA his senior year.  Joe played trumpet in the OKHS band and organized a Dixieland Band.  A proud graduate of the University of Kentucky, Joe was a life-long...

Margie Elizabeth Sheckles, 56, of Bardstown, died Monday January 13, 2020 at Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehabilitation.  She was born January 16, 1963 in Bardstown, worked at American Greetings in Bardstown, and was a member of Bardstown Church of God.   She was preceded in death by her daughter, Demetra Sheckles; mother, Shirley Mae Logan Sheckles; father, Eddie Ray Sheckles; maternal grandparents, Lum and Mahala Logan; and paternal grandparents, Skeel and Lizzie...

Jason Prebble Schepker, 44, of Bardstown, passed away Monday January 13, 2020 at Jewish Hospital. He was born June 1, 1975 in Louisville, and work as a technical writer for Resideo in Louisville for 18 years. Jason was a member of The Peoples Church, and a computer whiz, he graduated from ITT Tech with an Associate’s Degree in Electronics and Computer Science in 2001. He was 2nd in his class, with honors, and a 4.0 gpa. He enjoyed editing family photos and making memorable collection...

Larry Gene Harkness, 54, died on Monday, January 6, 2020 at U of K Medical Center in Lexington.  He was born on July 22, 1965 and he was a member of Grace Deaf Presbyterian Church.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Peggy Arnold Janes and Gene Harkness; and an uncle, Larry Thomas Janes.   He is survived by an aunt, Geraldine Janes Johnson; an uncle, Jerry (Joy) Janes, numerous cousins, Steven and Lori Johnson, Kimberly and Dale Reliford, Stacy and Buddy McGrahnana;...

Wilfred Ratliff, 88, of Bardstown passed away Monday December 30, 2019 at the Cook Family Home. He was born June 14, 1931 in Samuels, enjoyed spending time on the farm, and a member of Bardstown Baptist Church. He was an Army Veteran part of the artillery division. He worked for Curtis Ratliff on milk route after discharge from the Army. He went to work for Robert Ice as a bookkeeper and dispatcher for about 10 years. He hauled equipment for Mago, and then worked for Liquid Transport\Trimac...

John Pratt “Jay” Wickham, 52, of Bardstown, passed away Thursday December 26, 2019 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  He was born October 26, 1967 in Louisville, an insurance adjustor, loved sports and an avid Notre Dame Fighting Irish fan, and of the Catholic faith.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Shirley Carrico Wickham; maternal grandparents, Victor and Lorena Carrico; and paternal grandparents, Bob and Ellen Wickham.   He is survived by...