All Obituaries

Rita Osbourne Livers, 69, of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday August 15, 2018 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. She was born February 26, 1949 in Louisville, retired co-owner, office manager, and bookkeeper of Livers Body Shop for 45 years, graduated from Old Kentucky Home High School, member of St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church, where she was a PTO officer, helped with Lenten Missions, RCIA Retreat, Women’s Retreat and other activities such as church decorating,...

Reverend T.E Johnson, 91, of Bardstown, native of Richmond, passed away Monday August 13, 2018 at his residence.  He was born March 19, 1927 in Fayette County; he was a minister for the 2nd Baptist Church of Bloomfield, and First Baptist Church of Bardstown.  A WWII Veteran, member of the American Legion, Masonic Euclid Lodge #13 of Bardstown, on the Foster Care Review Board, Nelson Co. Fair Board, Rotary Club and Louisville Twilight Ministers and Deacons. He was preceded in death...

Daniel P. Thompson, 75, of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday August 8, 2018 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  He was born June 2, 1943 in Metcalfe County, retired from General Electric, and was an avid hunter and U of K fan.   He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Reid Thompson, and Ruel Thompson; and sister, Laverne Rucker.   He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lois Hilbert Thompson; six children, Jackie (Paul) Bishop, Lana Thompson, Rhonda Thompson, Jimmy...

Shirley Hopper Martin, 71, of Nazareth, passed away Tuesday August 7, 2018 at her residence.  She was born November 8, 1946 in Nelson County, a long-time employee at Old Kentucky Home Motel and Stephen Foster Restaurant, and enjoyed her time with friends at Nazareth.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny Martin; father, Jim Hopper; daughter, Sandy Martin; and infant son Robert Martin.   She is survived by her five daughters, Kathy Chesser, Penny (Willie)...

Wayne Spalding, 59, of Bardstown, passed away Friday August 3, 2018 at his residence.  He was born February 14, 1959 in Marion County, an employee for Lee Building Products, a Kentucky Colonel, avid U of K fan, loved golfing with his sons, brothers, and friends, was generous and always the life of the party, and was very patriotic.   He was preceded in death by his father, William Spalding; and sister, Theresa Mattingly.   He is survived by his wife, Jackie Barber Spalding...

Lee Hagan Jones, 65, died Friday, August 3, 2018 in Winter Haven, FL.  He was born August 3, 1953 in Louisville.   Lee was a 1971 graduate of Bardstown High School, attended St. Catharine Jr. College and Western Kentucky University.  He was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Winter Haven, FL and was a 3rd. Degree Member of St. Josephs Knights of Columbus Council # 4726.  Lee retired as a project administrator for the Florida Department of Transportation...

Betty Pearl Cecil, 87, of Bardstown, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at University of Louisville Hospital. She was born August 15, 1930 in Taylorsville, she was a homemaker, a strong woman who loved deeply and served the Lord faithfully throughout her life, and a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church. She was the beloved wife and life partner of Robert Cecil who she loved till the day she died. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Miller Cecil; parents, Newt and Pearl Hardin;...

Earl “Don” Smith, 81, of Bardstown, passed away Monday July 16, 2018 at his residence.  He was born December 8, 1936 in Amelia, Ohio, a retired salesman for Hydrotech, Inc., 1954 graduate of Batavia High School in Ohio, 1956 graduate of Ohio Mechanic Institute with a degree in electrical engineering, married Patricia J. Smith on March 8, 1957, in 1957 joined U.S. Army National Guard and served 20 years and retired as a Major, past-president of Bardstown Optimist Club, Past...

Leona Isabelle Blanford Haydon, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, July 14, 2018. Leona was born on January 1, 1922 in Holy Cross, Kentucky, the first of five born to Effie Mudd and Hillman Blanford. After her father’s early death, the family moved to Fredericktown, Kentucky where she spent most of her young life. It was there that she met the love of her life, Joseph Albert Haydon. They were married on November 29, 1941, eventually moving to Bardstown, and enjoyed 64 years...

Angie Lucille McCubbins Hahn, 51, of Bloomfield, passed away Friday July 13, 2018 at her residence.  She was born May 24, 1967 in Bardstown, a former employee for Blandford & McCubbins CPA, and Fast Food Mart and currently was employed with Stiles, Carter and Associates CPA’s.  She was a member of KY Mounted Patrol Search & rescue, enjoyed providing animals for nativities at various churches, nursing homes, and school class trips, and an avid horse rider.   She...