All Obituaries

Frances Velma Spalding, 98, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday September 30, 2023 in Bardstown.  Velma ("Toots" to friends and family) touched many people with her remarkable talents in baking, sewing, and design.  She will be remembered as a mother who gave her best to whatever task she chose.  Her children and friends were always impressed with her sharp style. Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph David Spalding; grandson, Daniel Ewing Martin;...

Cheryl Edmondson, 66, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on January 19, 1957 in South Elgin, Illinois.  Cheryl formerly worked for Spencer County School System.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Geneva Lawrence and a brother, Doug Lawrence. She is survived by a daughter, Casey Navarrow (Armando) of Bardstown; granddaughter, Bella Navarrow; sister, Carol and the late John Hassebrock of Alma, Illinois; and...

Betty C. Parrish Hill, 85, of Bardstown, passed away Friday September 29, 2023 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  She was born April 1, 1938 in Woodlawn, loved baking, gardening, and canning.  She was a huge University of Kentucky sports fan, and enjoyed watching all sports.  She gave to many charities, was a member her entire life of Woodlawn Methodist Church, where she was involved with many church activities and decisions. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Donta' Perez Lydian-Young, 29, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was born on March 16, 1994 in Bardstown.  Donta' loved football, action movies, anime, working with his hands, steak and being the funniest person most of us have ever met.  He had an infectious laugh that always had a ripple effect on anyone in the room.  if you were to ask Donta' to describe himself he would tell you, "I'm iron chested and double...

William E. Coomes, 76, of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday September 27, 2023 at his residence.  He was born June 16, 1947 in Bardstown, retired after 32 years of service for General Electric, United States Navy Veteran, loved racing lawnmowers, and tractor pulls, member of A. A. and of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Nevon Carey; and parents, Malcolm and Mary Coomes. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cecelia Pendygraft Coomes; son, Joseph Allen...

Rick Newton, 71, of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Norton Hospital.  He was born on June 5, 1952 in Bardstown.  Rick was a Veteran and served with the Army National Guard, a member of the American Legion Post 121 where he was active and on the board, and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  He retired from Jim Beam Distillery after 38 years, he loved fishing, a little gambling and his great-grandson, Truett Denny. He was preceded in death by his...

James Michael "Mike" Hagan, 54, of Louisville, went to be with our Lord on Sunday September 24, 2023 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville.  He was born September 10, 1969 in Lebanon, graduated from Nelson County High School in 1987, and graduated from Jefferson State Vocational in 1999.  Mike was a nurse for nearly 25 years, spending the majority of his career at Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  In his free time, he loved gardening and canning...

Mary Frances Lawrence, 87, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home in Bardstown, Kentucky following a short illness. She was born in Taylorsville, Kentucky on the 15th of August, 1936 to the late Eddie and Mary Hillard (Young). Soon after retirement from home health care, Frances realized she could not have idle hands and returned to work as a receptionist for hospice.  Her selflessness and giving spirit was evident throughout her career and her life. She enjoyed...

Billy Joe Schmidt, 33, of Bloomfield, passed away Friday September 8, 2023 in a motorcycle accident. He was born March 30, 1990 and worked for Louisville Paving. His passion was bull riding, he was a professional, and competed at Oklahoma City and placed 6th place in the nation. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He had a huge heart. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Beverly Chandler. He is survived by his three children, Aylah Brey Schmidt, Eli Gus Schmidt,...

Mike Adams, 63, of Bardstown, passed away Thursday September 7, 2023 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  He was born August 11, 1960 in Bardstown, and retired after 44 years years of service with American Fuji Seal.  He was a loving Papaw, enjoyed woodworking, University of Kentucky sports, Dallas Cowboys, and very social and the life of a party. He was preceded in death by his father, G. W. Adams; and sister-in-law, Laurie Snellen. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ellen Adams;...