Sister Mary Joyce Reasoner, S.L., 86, of Nerinx, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at the Loretto Motherhouse Infirmary. She was born July 14, 1931, in Beloit, Wis. to the late Harlyn Joseph and Loretta Caroline Ertmer Reasoner. She entered religious life in 1949 and received her final vows in 1955. She graduated from A.B. Webster […]
Ancil Chesser, 93, of Brush Grove Road, Willisburg, died at 8:15 a.m., Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at his home after an illness. He was a native of Washington County. He was born on Sept. 11, 1924, to the late Charlie and Pearlie Lewis Chesser. He was a member of the Willisburg Church Of God Of […]
William “Bill” Buckman, 59, of Bardstown, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. He was born Nov. 2, 1957, in Nelson County to James T. and Helen Hagan Buckman. He was a retired Bardstown City Police officer. He was an employee of the Kentucky Gun Co. and a member of the Catholic faith. He served one two-year […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 — Former Bardstown City Councilman Bill Buckman was found dead Thursday afternoon at his lake house in Adair County. According to Buckman’s longtime friend, former Bardstown mayor John Royalty, Buckman was at his Adair County lake house to mow grass when his neighbors found […]
By JIM WATERS Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 — Storms bring out the best in our country and commonwealth while introducing us to heroes like Houston Police Sgt. Steve Perez, who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving his community. Perez, a 34-year law enforcement veteran, could have called it in […]
Curtis Michael Mejia, the 5-day-old son of Hannah McKinney and Martin Mejia, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, in Norton Suburban Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Leo Elijah McKinney of Bardstown; his maternal grandparents, Curtis and Judy McKinney of Louisville; his paternal grandparents, Essie Shepherd and Jose Mejia Sr., […]
John Hayes, left, and Elizabeth McCall, both of Brown-Forman, accept the Hall of Fame award on behalf of Chris Morris from Eric Gregory, center, president of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. (Click images to enlarge.) Judy Shapira, center, widow of Harry J. Shapira, and Cynthia Torp, right, accept the Hall of Fame award presented posthumously to […]
Barry Kelly, 63, of Bardstown, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at Flaget Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 21, 1953, in Jefferson County. He was a retired plant manager for Leggette and Platt and with his wife, was owner of Kelly’s Karaoke. He loved to fish and hunt, and an avid UK fan. He was […]
Florence Ann Bell, 81, of Bardstown, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at Flaget Memorial Hospital. She was born April 20, 1936, in Hardin County to the late William Garvin and Louise Knight Owen. She was a former hostess at Bob Evans Restaurant in Louisville and was a member of Wickland Baptist Church. In addition to […]
William Forrest “Bill” Luckett Jr., 86, of Bardstown, died peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, Sept, 12, 2017, at his residence. He was born Sept. 17, 1930, in Marion County to the late William Forrest Sr. and Margaret Ann Spalding Luckett. During his early life, he served two tours of duty in the U.S. Navy. […]
