Ella Mae McClaskey, 71, of Boston, died Thursday, July 6, 2017, at University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center in Lexington. She was born Nov. 15, 1945, in Nelson County to the late Auttus and Media Richardson Yates. She was a former employee of Owens-Illinois and Lily Tulip and was a former manager for several local […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, July 6, 2017, 1 p.m. — The Nelson County Board of Education listened to a proposal Thursday that will allow the school district to offer students and employees health clinic services like sports physicals, routine immunizations, and minor medical care during school hours. The proposal […]
Kathleen Mary Brennan Booth, 58, of New Haven, died Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Norton’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital in St. Matthews. She was born Aug. 22, 1958, the daughter of the late Francis Joseph and Frances Elizabeth Seward Brennan. She attended St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in New Haven. She was retired from […]
Community news Friday, July 7, 2017 — The Hopewell Family Reunion is set for 1-6 p.m. Sunday, July 30 at the Taylorsville Community Center. The reunion is potluck and guests are asked to bring a dish. For more information, contact Kim Thompson Richardson, (502) 354-9098. Please follow and like us:
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Thursday, July 6, 2017 — Bardstown Police Chief Steve Uram was terminated Thursday from his position as chief by Bardstown Mayor Dick Heaton. Heaton said Thursday he determined a change in the police department’s leadership was necessary. The city police department has struggled as it has worked to […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette/ WBRT Radio Thursday, July 6, 2017 — Nelson Fiscal Court employees will see their health insurance premiums increase by 8.45 percent for the next year. The premium increase is based on the previous year’s claims, Judge Executive Dean Watts explained. The overall premium increase for the county’s health insurance […]
Leona Mae Wells, 82, of Hillview, returned to her heavenly father Monday, July 3, 2017, with her family by her side. She was a member of Little Flock Baptist Church. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal: Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” She was preceded in death by her parents, John […]
Community news Wednesday, July 5, 2017 — The 42nd Annual Kentucky & Beyond Cocanougher (and related spellings) Reunion of the family of Jacob & Neley (Silvertooth) Cocanougher is 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday July 30, 2017, at the Perryville American Legion Hall. A potluck meal will be served about 12:30 pm. The annual reunion […]
Mary Jo Lee, 77, of Elizabethtown, died Monday, July 3, 2017, at her home. She was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and was a former employee of Owens – Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Mike Lee; and her parents, Joseph Marshall and Mary Lucille French Peake. Survivors include […]
William Earl “Billy” Greenwell, 92, of Culvertown, died Monday, July 3, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the founder and former owner of Greenwell Aluminum Co. and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was the youngest of 10 children. He was preceded in death by one son, Bryan Greenwell; […]
