All Obituaries

Joyce Ann Royalty, 81, of Bardstown, was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday January 20, 2021 at her residence.  She was born August 4, 1939 in Bardstown to the late Charles Noah and Teresa Marie Shipp.  She was a homemaker, secretary and bookkeeper for Royalty Construction, a lifetime parishioner of the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, and formally the team leader of the bereavement committee.   Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her two...

James H. “Buddy” Breeden, 86, of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  He was born on June 15, 1934 in Nelson County and retired from Barton Distillery.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Breeden; parents, Hubert and Mildred Breeden; granddaughter, LaDonna Cook; two brothers, Hubert Russell Breeden Jr. and Ivo Mudd Sr.; and two sisters, Caroline Breeden Trent and Sissy Breeden Goodpaster.   He is...

Mary Ryan Vittitow, 88, passed away on January 18th. 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving children.  She was one of the sweetest, dignified, elegant, and beautiful ladies that you could ever meet.  She loved quilting, playing cards, and games.  She was an avid reader and loved to watch Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, but what she loved most was spending time with her children, her grandchildren, and her siblings.  She had an enormous amount of love in her heart for...

Bill Hutchins, 55, of Bardstown, passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.  He was born July 24, 1965 in Louisville, graduate of University of Kentucky and University of Louisville Law School, attorney – owner of Hutchins Law, PLLC, member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and enjoyed his years as a Boy Scout parent.   He was preceded in death by his parents, William T. and Joan L. Hutchins.   He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Tracy...

Marian Cunningham, 86, of Bardstown passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at Signature Health at Colonial. She was born October 7, 1934 in Louisville and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Cunningham; daughter, Shelia Cunningham; parents, John and Marry Carrier; brothers, John Carrier Jr., Jim Carrier, and Wayne Carrier; and sisters, Doris Marilla and Mabel Reed. She is survived by her daughter, Sherron Cunningham. Her service will be Noon Tuesday January 19,...

               Mary Catherine Downs Linton, 93, of Bardstown, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at  Baptist Hardin.  She was born on March 9, 1927 in Bardstown.  She was a self-employed seamstress and homemaker, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and love all of her family.   She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Linton; granddaughter, Britney Marie Wiser; sister, Martha Downs Donahue; and two...

Wanda J. Hillard, 77, of Bardstown passed away Sunday January 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 19, 1943 in Carol Co., and was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John McIntyre and Hildred Craig, daughter, Betty Miller; brother, Larry Craig; and sisters, Barbara Maddox and Darlene Craig. She is survived by her husband, James A. Hillard; eight children, James Andrew Hillard II, Billie (Steve) Ballard, Billy R. (Bree) Tate, Wesley...

Ann S. Hurst, 84, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday January 9, 2021 at Landmark of Bardstown.  She was born April 21, 1936 in Louisville, former owner of Hurst Drug Store, Finn Castle Antique Mall, and Hallmark Gift Store, a graduate of St. Catherine College, enjoyed reading and traveling with friends and family, active and supporter of St. Catherine College, as well as St. Joseph and Bethlehem Schools, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.   She was preceded in death by...

Ronald David Rogers, 66, of New Haven passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Baptist Health Hardin with his wife and daughter holding his hands until the end.  He was born August 15, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas.   Ronnie took over Rogers Ice Company in 1988.  When he started, he had one truck, 20 customers with a 10-ton ice maker.  He bought out Bluegrass Ice, Elizabethtown in 2000, and built a state-of-the-art ice company in 2007.  When he sold the company in...

Laurie Settles Snellen, 56, of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday January 5, 2021 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  She was born January 8, 1964 in Bardstown, retired from Kentucky Cabinet of Family Services, received her bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky, master’s degree from University of Louisville, and member of St. Thomas Catholic Church.   She was preceded in death by her father, Winston Settles; maternal grandparents, Lorenzo and Emily Riggs; and...