All Obituaries

Beverly Jean McGarvey, 70, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday April 20, 2019 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville.  She was born March 17, 1949 in Louisville, a child care expert in Early Childhood Education, and a member of First Christian Church (D.O.C.).   She was preceded in death by her father, Doyle McKinney.   She is survived by her husband, Dr. Michael McGarvey of Bardstown; two daughters, Rebecca “Becky” McGarvey (Brian) Smith of Lakewood,...

Evelyn Ruth Lansaw Oakley, 92, of Bardstown passed away Wednesday April 17, 2019 at Landmark of Bardstown. She was a native of Middletown, Ohio and married Dr. Bill Oakley in 1946. Evelyn was a charter member of the Bardstown Garden Club, and she became a national Flower Show Judge where she was given a lifetime membership in that organization. She and Dr.Oakley were charter member of Old Kentucky Home Country Club.  Her main interests centered around her family, golf, and teaching high...

Charles “Gary” Miles Sr., 68 of Bardstown died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at U of L Medical Center.  He was born January 23, 1951 in Bardstown.  He was an Army Veteran and disabled veteran, a member of the American Legion Post 121, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Gary loved riding Harley’s, his old cars, and loved family and friends.   He is preceded in death by his father, James E. Miles Sr.; three sisters, Carrie Miles, Martha Louise Miles,...

Kathleen Parrott, 89, of Louisville, died Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Baptist Health Louisville Hospital under Hosparus care with her family at her side.  She was born May 17, 1929 in Botland, KY.  She worked for Stifel, Nicolaus & Company as a cashier where she retired after 40 years.  She was an accomplished seamstress, and loved all crafts, especially knitting, needlepoint, crewel embroidery and making quilts. Another hobby of hers was planting and cultivating flowers,...

Tom Ballard, 72, of Bardstown, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday April 13, 2019 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  He was born November 13, 1946 in Lebanon, and co-owner of TEBCO.     Tom Ballard was a life-long Kentuckian who was happiest at the home and farm he designed and built in Bardstown, Kentucky.  He regularly used his skills as an artist to create personalized work, including a local mural, the logo for St. Joseph’s, the Tullamore Neighborhood, Natori...

Paul Francis “Barney” Mouser Sr., 97, of New Haven, passed away Thursday April 11, 2019 at Sunrise Manor in Hodgenville.  He was born February 23, 1922 in Seaborn, Iowa, a lifetime self-employed farmer, and worked with Bethlehem Academy Dairy, which was his father’s farm.  He was an United States Marine Veteran of WW II, recognized as a KY Master Conservationist, he loved farming and the outdoors, and in his later years enjoyed mowing his lawn and loved his fresh...

Rebecca “Becky” Berry 48, of New Haven passed away Sunday April 7, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 13, 1970 in Louisville, and worked for Amazon. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenny Graham; grandmother, Nancy Bishop; and mother-in-law, Anna Pearl Berry. She is survived by her three sons, Nolan B. ( Ashely) Berry, Kenneth Lee Berry, and Elijah Ray Berry all of New Haven; grandchildren, Bert Berry, and Kimberly Berry; the children’s father, Billy...

Bonnie Mattingly, 61 of Elizabethtown, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at Baptist Health.  She was born August 7, 1957 in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina and worked as a Labor and Delivery Nurse.   She is preceded in death by her parents, Bernard Glansbeek and Vivian Fields.    She is survived by her husband, Michael Mattingly; four children, Ryan (Shanda) Elliott, Misty Elliott, Aron (Gia) Elliott, and Adam (Stephanie) Elliott; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild;...

Luther “Budgie” Stone, 86, of Bardstown passed away Monday April 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 20, 1932 in Nelson Co, retired from Barton’s Brands Distillery as a maintenance worker for 40 years, an avid outdoors man and farmer, a member of American Legion Post 121, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded by his parents, Audie and Boyd Stone; brothers, John Daniel Stone, and Marvin “Bill” Stone; and grandson, Micah...

Charles V. “Bo” Bean, 93, of Lenore, Kentucky in Nelson County, died peacefully at his home on Monday April 1, 2019. Bo was born May 10, 1925 to Charles Duvall Bean and Mary Powers Bean. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and was proud to be a lifelong Kentucky Farmer.   Bo was well known for his optimism, quick wit, kind, and generous spirit. He had an engaging personality, enjoyed helping others and loved trading stories with his...