All Obituaries

Virginia Sams, 83, of Bardstown passed away Thursday September 16, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 13, 1938 in Louisville. She was preceded by her husband, Charles Bryson Sams Jr.; parents, Floyd and Florence Robinson; brothers, Bransford Robinson and David Robinson; and sister, Cheryl Robinson. She is survived by her son, Dean Allen (Judy) Sams; daughter, Stacey Down Castello both of Bardstown; granddaughter, Jennifer Estep; two brothers, Robert Robinson and Sonny Robinson;...

Willena T. Ferrill, 91, of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday September 14, 2021 at Sunrise Manor in Hodgenville.  She was born November 29, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio, a homemaker, taught Sunday School for 50 years and Bible School, where she was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church, since 1972.  She taught art for several years and her hobbies included knitting, sewing, and painting.   She was preceded in death by her husband, of 63 years, Guy Ferrill Jr.   She is survived...

Rosella Romano, 89, of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday September 14, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 13, 1932 in New York City. She was a devout Roman Catholic, her faith and family were the strongest forces in her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dominick and Carmela Genovese. She is survived by her husband, Arnold Romano; daughter, Suzanne Romano; son, Stephen Romano; and two brothers, Eugene Genovese and Dominick Genovese. Her Funeral Mass will be 10 am Monday...

Charles Edward “Eddie” Litsey, 76, of Bardstown, passed away Sunday September 12, 2021 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  He was born August 14, 1945 in Bardstown, former employee for the Old Talbott Tavern in his early years, retired from Wilson Brothers, coached softball and football for many years, loved U of L Sports, and his family.   He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Litsey; parents, George and Leona Litsey; four brothers, William, Joe, Leo, and Dennis...

Shirley Marie Rountree, 57, of Boston, passed away Friday September 10, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.  She was born September 19, 1963 in Bardstown. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, miniatures, interior decorating, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. She loved being a Mom and Mimi. Shirley sent birthday cards to everyone and never missed a birthday or anniversary for her family. She greatly loved her friends also.  She was a member of The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church and head...

Louise Cozine, 81, of Cox’s Creek, passed away Wednesday September 8, 2021 at Baptist Health Louisville. She was born January 10, 1940 in Nelson County; she was a homemaker, and member of First Christian Church D.O.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, Loretta and Orville Stone. She is survived by her husband,  James “Sonny” Cozine of Cox’s Creek; three daughters, Elizabeth Diane O’Bryan of Henry County, Tina Louise (John) DeSpain of Simpsonville;...

David B. Thompson, 68, of Cox’s Creek passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on May 9, 1953 in Louisville.  David retired from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, a member of New Salem Baptist Church, and had a long fought battle with cancer.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Veneta K. Hibbs Thompson; and a brother, Barry N. Thompson.   He is survived by his fiance, Helen Hutchins of Cox’s Creek; son,...

Rita Annette Franklin Williams passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 5, 2021, at her Bardstown residence after a long illness. She was born January 18, 1950, in Ashland, KY.            At an early age Rita professed her faith in God and joined New Hope Baptist Church in Ashland, KY. She graduated from Ashland Paul Blazer High School in 1968 where she played the clarinet and bass clarinet in the marching band. After attending Ashland Community College...

James D. Pack, 80, of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday September 1, 2021 at Sanders Ridge Health Campus in Mt. Washington.  He was born August 29, 1941 in Harlan, retired from B. F. Goodrich, a member of Bardstown United Methodist Church; and an avid golfer.  The Pack family would like to thank the staff of Sanders Ridge Health Campus, for their love and care.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Brumley Pack; son, Jeffrey Dwayne Pack; and parents, James Willard...

Mike Adkins, 65 of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on June 26, 1956 in Nashville, Tennessee.  Mike worked for Flynn Brothers as a heavy equipment operator.  He loved to work and a was a big time pool player.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Mary Agnes Adkins; and brothers and sisters, Bud Adkins, Larry Adkins, Jeannie Adkins, Mary Ann Adkins, and Kerry Adkins.   He is survived by his wife,...