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Ethel Thomas Bradshaw

Ethel Thomas Bradshaw

Jan 9, 2015

Mrs. Ethel Thomas Bradshaw, age 101 of Calvary, KY, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Village of Lebanon. She was born on October 27, 1913 in Calvary, KY. Mrs. Bradshaw was a member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Elbert Bradshaw; parents, Joseph Samuel and Nora Mattingly Thomas;...

Richard A. Sanders, Sr.

Richard A. Sanders, Sr.

Jan 6, 2015

Richard A. Sanders, Sr, age 63 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1952 in Lebanon. Mr. Sanders was a former employee of T & H Feed. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Sallie Cowherd Sanders, Sr; two sisters, Julia Parker and Mildred Sanders;...

Samuel Donald Knopp

Samuel Donald Knopp

Jan 2, 2015

Samuel Donald "Sam" Knopp, age 88 of Finley, KY, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 at the University of Louisville Hospital with his loving wife of sixty-eight years by his side. He was born on August 1, 1926 in Marion County, KY. Mr. Knopp was a member of Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church in Finley, and retired from...

Robert Dale Simpson, Jr.

Robert Dale Simpson, Jr.

Jan 1, 2015

Robert Dale Simpson, Jr., age 23 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015. He was born on August 29, 1991 in Louisville, KY. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dale Simpson, Sr.; two brothers, Kelly Andrew and Charles Ray Simpson; two sisters, Stephanie Nicole and Theresa Renee Simpson. Survivors include mother, Theresa Wayne Simpson, of...

Elizabeth Lancaster Hamilton

Elizabeth Lancaster Hamilton

Dec 31, 2014

Florence Elizabeth Lancaster "Lib" Hamilton, age 95 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014. She was born on December 22, 1919 in Lebanon. Mrs. Hamilton was a 1938 graduate of St. Augustine High School, and attended Nazareth College. She was a life-long member of St. Augustine Church, where she was the parish secretary for a number of years,...

Elizabeth Louise Brady

Elizabeth Louise Brady

Dec 31, 2014

Mrs. Elizabeth Louise "Betty Lou" Mattingly Brady, age 79 of Springfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014. She was born on September 7, 1935 in Calvary, KY. Mrs. Brady was a former Kroger employee. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Hilman Brady, Jr; second husband, Carl Thomas Brady; parents, Henry F. and Mallie Spalding Mattingly;...

Billy Darryl Mattingly

Billy Darryl Mattingly

Dec 31, 2014

Surrounded by his loving family, Billy Darryl Mattingly went home to be with his Lord and Savior on New Year's Eve. He is remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and humble servant of Jesus Christ. Billy Darryl was born in Washington County, Kentucky to George Arthur and Geneva Votaw Mattingly. He graduated from Lebanon High...

Shirley Ann Wise

Shirley Ann Wise

Dec 30, 2014

Shirley Ann Wise, age 78 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown, KY. She was born on September 30, 1936 in Lebanon. Mrs. Wise was a former cashier at Lebanon Dairy Mart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Wise; parents, Oscar Gobel and Nancy Calloway Merritt. Survivors include two...

Emily Kaytlin Thompson

Emily Kaytlin Thompson

Dec 29, 2014

Emily Kaytlin Thompson, age 19 of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014. She was born on June 29, 1995 in Macon, Georgia. Kaytlin graduated from Tattnall Square Academy where she enjoyed cheerleading and was on the track team. She was currently a Junior at Middle Georgia State College as a psychology major and she was a member of...

Dr. John Collins Polk

Dr. John Collins Polk

Dec 28, 2014

Dr. John Collins "Sonny" Polk, DMD, age 81 of Lebanon, KY, passed away December 28, 2014 at Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was the loving husband of Caroline Chelf Polk, father of John Collins Polk, Jr, and Leslie Polk Dulmage, also grandfather of Kurt Dulmage. He is survived by his sister, Georgia Polk (Jim) Childers of San Antonia, TX...

Barbara Ann Sullivan

Barbara Ann Sullivan

Dec 27, 2014

Barbara Ann Sullivan, age 78, of Louisville, formerly of Lebanon, KY, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Baptist Hospital East. She was born on September 9, 1936 in Perryville, KY. Ms. Sullivan worked at Southall Pharmacy, Jane & Linda Sportswear, and Southern Homecare. She was also a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Carl Thomas Brady

Carl Thomas Brady

Dec 24, 2014

Mr. Carl Thomas Brady, age 86 of Springfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014. He was born on April 13, 1928 in St. Joe, KY. Mr. Brady was a retired supervisor of Fort Howard Cup Company. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda Mann Brady; parents, Robert Hilman and Mabel Ann Buckman Brady; brothers, Buford, Walter,...

George William Evans

George William Evans

Dec 24, 2014

Mr. George William Evans, age 88 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014. He was born on January 6, 1926 in Marion County, KY. Mr. Evans was a Petty Officer in the Communication division as a signal man with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during W.W. II. He was honorably discharged in early 1946. Later that same...

Albert Daniel Purdy

Albert Daniel Purdy

Dec 19, 2014

Mr. Albert Daniel Purdy, age 97 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014. He was born on October 15, 1917 in Marion County, KY. Mr. Purdy was a W.W. II Army Veteran, retired employee of Kentucky Bourbon Cooperage, and a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Harrison and Edna...

Rebecca Edelen

Rebecca Edelen

Dec 18, 2014

Mrs. Rebecca "Bee" Edelen, age 73 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at Spring View Hospital. She was born on June 24, 1941 in Lebanon, KY. Mrs. Edelen was a homemaker and member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Leo Edelen (1998); parents, Lawrence Birtle and Flora Wade Mattingly;...

Elizabeth Avritt Keene

Elizabeth Avritt Keene

Dec 17, 2014

Mrs. Elizabeth Avritt Keene, age 95 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014. She was born on April 23, 1919 in Lebanon. Mrs. Keene was a homemaker and member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Patrick Keene; parents, Bruce and Dolly Cochran Avritt; sister, Anita Nicholson; brothers, Donald, Thomas...

Barbara Ann Smith

Barbara Ann Smith

Dec 14, 2014

Barbara Ann Smith, age 56 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014. She was born on February 13, 1958 in Lebanon. Ms. Smith was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She is survived by her mother, Irene Smith, of Lebanon; two sons, Brandon and Joseph Smith, both of Lebanon. Also surviving are several cousins. A Mass of...

James V. Dever

James V. Dever

Dec 13, 2014

James V. "De Dop" Dever, age 75 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014. He was born on November 16, 1939 in Lebanon. Mr. Dever was a U.S. Army veteran and was a retired OSH Safety Consultant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland R. Sr., and Frances O'Sullivan Dever. Survivors include brothers, Garland Roy Dever,...

Mary Borgia Smith

Mary Borgia Smith

Dec 9, 2014

Mrs. Mary Borgia Smith, age 101 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014. She was born on November 9, 1913 in Lebanon. Mrs. Smith worked as the manager of Lebanon Goodwill for thirty-two years, and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raphel Carlton Smith (1981); parents, Fred Zachary...

Anthony Earl Raley

Anthony Earl Raley

Dec 5, 2014

Mr. Anthony Earl "Pie" Raley, age 89 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at the Village of Lebanon. He was born on April 7, 1925 in Calvary, KY. Mr. Raley was a U.S. Army Veteran, member of St. Rose Catholic Church, and was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lavon Hardin...

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