All Obituaries

Mildred Guthrie Downing, 86, formally of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday April 8, 2020 at Jenny Stewart Medical Center in Hopkinsville.  She was born March 30, 1934 in Clark County, Indiana, and a member of Bardstown Presbyterian Church.   She was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. and Marie Guthrie; two brothers, Robert Guthrie and John B. Guthrie Jr.; and sister, Ruth Etheredge.   She is survived by her sister, Mary Conley of Bardstown; brother, William L. Guthrie...

George Filiatreau, 82, of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday April 7, 2020 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  He was born September 3, 1937 in Manton, retired from Jim Beam Distillery, manager of Hurricane Bay Car Wash on Bloomfield Road, an United States Air Force Veteran, until he was called home to work on the family farm, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and loved his back yard, flowers, his garden, and family.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Filiatreau; parents,...

Joe Walker, Sr., 63, of Bardstown passed away, Monday, April 6, 2020 at Jewish Hospital.  He was born on February 10, 1957 in Bardstown.  He retired from Kroger and drove a bus for the Nelson County School System.  He was also a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Vivian Walker; and four sisters, Bobbie Downs, Mary Hahn, Betty Clan, and Nancy Nalley.   He is survived by his wife, Angela Walker of Bardstown;...

Darrell Lee Back, 70, of Icetown, passed away Wednesday April 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 12, 1949 to the late Orville and Juanita Back in Larue County. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Jean Back; infant daughter, Regina Rae Back; brother, Gary Dale Back; and sister, Kathy Hagan. His is survived by three daughters, Georgia (Danny) Clan of Bardstown, Charlotte (Roy) Dyer of Tennessee, and Anita Back of Icetown; four grandchildren, Caitlin O’Bryan,...

Harry U. Sherrard Jr., 83, of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020 at his residence.  He was born July 11, 1936, a graduate of St. Joe Prep and University of Kentucky, an accountant, and of the Catholic faith.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mildred Sherrard; and brother, Robert Sherrard.   He is survived by his son, Mark Sherrard of Paducah.   Cremation was chosen with a private graveside at a later date.

Marshall David Wilkins, 72, of Bardstown, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on July 15, 1947 in Louisville.  Marshall was retired from Worthington Industries.  He was a veteran and loved his country.  He was a member of the Colonel John Hardin Chapter SAR and the Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter, SAR.  He was also a member of the St. Joseph Bereavement Committee.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Nachel V. Wilkins and Kathleen...

Martha Hagan Gilpin, 69, of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday March 25, 2020 at Signature Health Care.  She was born May 31, 1950 in Nelson County, a caregiver, member of Bardstown Church of God, and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.   She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Hagan; and sister, Vicki Hagan.   She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Glenn Gilpin; two sons, Chris Gilpin, and Greg (Jennifer) Gilpin all of Bardstown; two grandchildren,...

Patricia Marie Worthy of Bardstown, formerly of Easton, PA, passed away Monday March 23, 2020 at Signature Healthcare of North Hardin surrounded by her family. Patricia was born February 2, 1970 to Bonnie Worthy Lewis and biological father Hilton Graham. She was raised by a stepfather John Wilson of Easton, Pa and then by her stepfather Jackie Lewis with whom she lived. She was a graduate of Easton Ava High School, after graduation she attended Millersville University and Temple...

John “Sonny” Spalding, 90, of Louisville, passed away Thursday March 19, 2020 at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville.  He was born September 7, 1929 in Nelson County, retired from Hobart Corporation, and a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Fern Creek, since 1967.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lena Spalding; and several brothers and sisters.   He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jane Livers Spalding of Louisville; four...

Kenneth Michael “Mike” Wheatley, 63, of Boston, went to his heavenly father on Sunday March 15, 2020 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville.  He was born August 13, 1956 in Louisville, and of the Baptist faith.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Joan Wheatley; and sister, Donna Wheatley.   He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Wheatley of Boston; son, Glenn (Heather) Wheatley of Louisville; three grandchildren, Taylor Wheatley, Zachary...