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Harlen Grae Casillas
Jun 25, 2025
Harlen Grae Casillas, 9 months old, of Campbellsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital with his loving parents by his side. He was born on August 28, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Breyana Moore and Emanuel Casillas.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Bobby Gene Moore.
Survivors...
Carol Janine "Jan" Smothers
Jun 22, 2025
Carol Janine "Jan" Smothers, age 69, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 07, 1956 in Lebanon, Kentucky to Carol Salot Carrico and the late Robert "Bobby" Carrico. Jan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter. She loved going to the beach and...
Paul Howell Howard Jr.
Jun 18, 2025
Paul Howell Howard Jr. age 81 of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at his home. He was born October 21, 1943 in New Haven to the late Paul Howell Howard Sr. and Pearl (Hendren) Howard. Paul worked at Angell Manufacturing for over 30 years before his retirement. During his time at Angell, he opened Brookhaven...
Richard Allen "Richie" Williamson
Jun 14, 2025
Richard Allen "Richie" Williamson, age 50, of Bowling Green, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. He was born on August 07, 1974 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Steven Micheal Williamson and Donna Kay Verser. Richie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and son. He genuinely loved people and would do anything...
Lorena Mae Benningfield
Jun 14, 2025
Lorena Mae Benningfield, age 94, of Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Village of Lebanon Nursing Home. She was born on August 18, 1930 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Henry Clay Benningfield and Lucy Evelyn Hardesty Benningfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Leroy Benningfield, Gerald Benningfield, Alfonzo...
Patricia Ann Cowherd
Jun 10, 2025
Patricia Ann Cowherd, age 63 of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Richard L. Roudebush VA Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born February 11, 1962 in Louisville to the late Johnson Edelen and Mary Elizabeth Cowherd. Patricia was retired from the United States Army; and she was an avid University of Louisville Fan.
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Billy Randall Benningfield
Jun 2, 2025
Billy Randall Benningfield, age 86 of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 02, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 04, 1938 in Shepherdsville to the late Damien and Estelle (Raikes) Benningfield. Billy was a retired forklift operator from General Electric, and a faithful member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church.
...Betty Jean Whitlock
May 27, 2025
Betty Jean Whitlock, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Springfield Nursing and Rehab. She was born on March 26, 1941 to the late Lela and Gene Harmon.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Don Whitlock; grandson, Thomas Yaste, sister, Catherine Harmon, brothers, James Harmon and Bobby Harmon.
...Chad Wayne Kirkland
May 26, 2025
Chad Wayne Kirkland, age 48, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Jasper, Tennessee. He was born on January 06, 1977 in Danville, Kentucky to Betty Brady Kirkland and the late Carroll Kirkland. Chad worked over 25 years as a truck driver and drove many miles alongside his fur baby, Peterbilt. He loved the mountains, traveling...
Bryleigh Marie Clark
May 26, 2025
Bryleigh Marie Clark, 11 months, of Lebanon, gained her angel wings on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. She was the daughter of Joseph Clark and Mary Beth Thomas. Known to her family as Bee, Honey Bee, Stink Stink, and Stinka Booty, she was loved beyond measure and always loved making a new friend. She will forever...
Nevelyn Foley
May 18, 2025
Nevelyn Foley, age 99, of Lexington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Center with her loving daughter by her side.
She was born on March 04, 1926 in Danville, Kentucky to the late George and Lily Gordon. Nevelyn was strong in her faith and read...
Terry Alan Smothers
May 12, 2025
Terry Alan Smothers, age 60 of Bradfordsville, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. He was born December 03, 1964 in Lebanon to the late Granville and Willa Dean Smothers.
Besides his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his sister, Patericia Smothers.
Survivors include his nephew, Dustin...
Gayla Kaye Bright Ponce
May 9, 2025
Gayla Kaye Bright Ponce, age 64 of Lebanon, passed away on Friday, May 09, 2025 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. She was born August 08, 1960 in Lebanon to the late Stanley Seldon and Lou Celia (Richerson) Bright.
Besides her parents, Gayla was preceded in death by her grandson, Gerald Compton; and siblings, Ann King,...
Jane Carol Claypool
Apr 28, 2025
Jane Carol Claypool, age 80 of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Village of Lebanon Nursing Home surrounded by her family. She was born August 06, 1944, in Lebanon to the late Bernard and Imogene Clark.
Jane graduated from Lebanon High School in 1962. She was a homemaker and loved to take...
Nancy Carol Preston
Apr 25, 2025
Nancy Carol (Dunty) Preston, age 82 of Lebanon passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Spring View Hospital. She was born September 25, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James H. Dunty II and Anna Elizabeth (Dunn) Dunty.
Besides her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Preston; and siblings, James...
Harry Davis Williams
Apr 16, 2025
Harry Davis Williams, age 84, of Bardstown KY, passed away peacefully in Louisville KY at Norton Audubon Hospital on April 16th, 2025. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Coke and Viola Williams, and his sister Jean Marion Williams.
Harry was born in Paintsville KY, where he graduated with honors from Paintsville High School, winning the...
Wavie Ilda Malone
Apr 15, 2025
Wavie Ilda Cochran Malone, age 95 of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025 at Bluegrass Way Assisted Living in Campbellsville. Ilda was born November 15, 1929 in Casey County to the late Ephrain and Mary Clarkson Cochran. Ilda worked many years at Union Underwear; she also volunteered at Spring View Hospital and Campbell- Dewitt Funeral Home. She...
William Eugene Hayden
Apr 10, 2025
William Eugene Hayden, age 58 of Lebanon, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 11, 2025 at his home. He was born May 28, 1966 in Lebanon to the late Charles and Mary Catherine (Webster) Hayden.
Besides his parents, William was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Hayden.
Survivors include his son, Samuel Hayden; brothers,...
Fred Cleaver Hourigan
Apr 5, 2025
Fred Cleaver Hourigan Sr., age 74 of Gravel Switch, passed away peacefully at home on April 05, 2025. He was born to Samuel Tilden and Lucille Gamblin Hourigan on May 08, 1950.
In life Fred was a dedicated worker. He tended to the family farm before beginning employment at the Springfield pipe plant. He then transferred to...
Richard Lee Murphy
Apr 3, 2025
Richard Lee Murphy, Sr., age 67, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, April 03, 2025 at his residence. He was born on June 04, 1957 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Homer Lee and Mary Catherine Murphy. His family will remember him as being a free spirit who had a deep love for horses, especially Tennessee Walkers. He also...
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