Obituaries

Sep 21, 2023

Michael Todd Carpenter, age 59, of Gravel Switch, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.

He was born on July 01, 1964 in Lebanon, KY to Wanda Raikes Carpenter and the late Ransdall Carpenter, Sr. Mr. Carpenter was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a truck driver for over...

Sep 20, 2023

Margaret Elizabeth Totman, age 69 of Harrodsburg, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 18, 1954 in Lebanon to the late Harvey and Elizabeth Sapp.

Besides her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Totman; and 11 siblings.

Survivors include her son, Nathan (Jamie) Totman; daughter,...

Sep 16, 2023

Mary Denise Murphy, age 65, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Rockcastle Regional Medical Center in Mt. Vernon. She was born on January 10, 1958 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Albert Murphy and Bobby Lou Murphy.

Survivors include her siblings, Diana (Frank) Abell, Ronald Murphy, Mike Murphy, Kim (Joel) White, Christopher...

Sep 13, 2023

Charlotte Walker of Lebanon, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Spring View Hospital in Lebanon, KY.   She was 80 years old.

Charlotte was born on September 23, 1942, in Samson, Alabama to the late Rev. Marshall Ford and Edith McDonald Ford.

Charlotte attended Demopolis High School in Demopolis, Alabama later studied...

Sep 9, 2023

James Daniel Bell, affectionately known as J.D. by family and friends, age 81, passed away on Saturday, September 09, 2023 at the Village of Lebanon surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 14, 1942, in Lebanon, Kentucky.

J.D. was a 1961 graduate of Rosenwald High School.  He was a young man who earned a college...

Sep 8, 2023

Sarah Ann Greenwell, age 81, of Lebanon passed away peacefully on Friday, September 07, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 24, 1941 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Joe Leake and Sally Mattingly Leake. Mrs. Greenwell was a 1959 graduate of St. Augustine and served as a substitute teacher there for many...

Sep 6, 2023

Nellie Elizabeth Knox, age 94 of Lebanon, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 06, 2023 at the Village of Lebanon Nursing Home. She was born April 17, 1929 in Springfield to the late George Felton Young and Alice Nora Wright Young. Nellie worked at Cedars of Lebanon Nursing home for 43 years as a cook.

Besides her parents,...

Aug 27, 2023

William Anthony Railey, age 55 of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born March 29, 1968 in Lebanon to Joseph William Railey and Nancy Marie Sickles Railey. William was an avid University of Louisville, Pittsburg Steelers, and Cincinnati Reds fan.

William was preceded in death by his father, Joseph...

Aug 22, 2023

Joseph Bertrand "J.B." Thomas, age 86, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Springfield Nursing and Rehab surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 05, 1937 in Raywick, Kentucky to the late Elbert Thomas and Theresa Bickett Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a proud...

Aug 20, 2023

Gary Wayne Beach, age 62 of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 18, 1961 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Calvin and Marian Beach. Gary was a cook at Ragetti's Italian Restaurant in Lebanon.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Marian Beach.

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Aug 19, 2023

Sue Ann Spalding, age 76, of Lebanon, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 27, 1946 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Joseph Raphael Hughes and Cecilia Clarice Hughes. She was a member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death...

Aug 18, 2023

James Francis "Hoss" Goodin Jr., age 59 of Lebanon, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. He was born October 26, 1963 in Lebanon to the late James F. Goodin Sr. and Jane Gray Goodin Lanz.

Besides his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanine Goodin Williams.

Aug 12, 2023

John Cecil Simpson, age 75 of Raywick, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his residence. He was born June 02, 1948 in Lebanon to the late Cecil Parrott Simpson and Lottie Elliott.

Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Hargis; grandson, Brandon Bodhi Logsdon; step-mother, Rhoda M. Simpson.

Survivors...

Aug 10, 2023

Karen Raley Lucey, 58, of Louisville passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at University of Louisville Hospital with her children by her side.

She was born May 25, 1965 in Lebanon, KY one of seven children to the late Francis A. and Dorothy Whitehouse Raley. Gary Metcalf, her husband; Pamela Raley, her sister; James Raley...

Aug 10, 2023

Crawford "Pig" Calhoun, age 68, of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Spring View Hospital. He was born on April 10, 1955 to the late Lorrine and George Lee "Bookie" Calhoun. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Crawford was preceded...

Aug 9, 2023

Debbie Sue Edwards, age 63, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, August 09, 2023 at Norton Audubon Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on May 26, 1960 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Joe Willie Waymon and Rita LaRose Waymon.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her granddaughter, Meliah Edwards.

Survivors...

Aug 5, 2023

Mary Margaret Smothers, age 91 of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 05, 2023 at the Village of Lebanon Nursing Home. She was born in Marion County on October 20, 1931 to the late James Henry Jarboe, Sr. and Cora Francis Jarboe. Mrs. Smothers was a janitor with the Marion County Board of Education for over 10 years,...

Aug 5, 2023

Myrna Ann Brady, age 81 of Lebanon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 05, 2023. She was born in Marion County on May 31, 1942. Myrna was retired from Angell Mfg.; and a member of St. Augustine catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Ray Brady; son, David Ray...

Aug 4, 2023

Darrell Freeman Lanham, age 76, of Gravel Switch, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 04, 2023 at Springfield Nursing and Rehab.

He was born on September 11, 1946 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Charles and Lucille Lanham. Mr. Lanham was a proud veteran who served in the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death...

Jul 31, 2023

Mary Lana Jarboe Purdom, age 79, of Lebanon, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at her residence. She was born on September 02, 1943 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Louis Jarboe and Evelyn Campbell Jarboe.

She was preceded on death by her husband, Robert Lee "Bobby" Purdom; parents; two infant grandsons, Tyler Lee Curtsinger and Wesley...