Evelyn June Kemper, 78, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. She was born to Torrence and Leola Colbert in Corydon, Ind., on Aug. 14, 1939. She was a graduate of Ursuline Academy in 1958. She was a long-time member of the National Geographic Society and an avid bowler into her late 60’s. She liked to work […]
Mary Beatrice Lee, 94, of Louisville, formerly of Washington County, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at Nazareth Home. She was the former Mary Beatrice Buckman. She was a sensational wife, mother, grandmother, friend and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde B. Lee Sr. Survivors include two daughters, Nesta Britt (Richard) and […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 — The Nelson County Board of Education approved an amended agreement that replaces the one it approved earlier this year when superintendent Anthony Orr resigned his post as superintendent, but remained a certified district employee. At the end of Thursday’s special-called […]
Larry Elmore, 66, of Waddy, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 25, 1951, in Taylorsville to the late Rudolph and Ruth Vires Elmore. He was a former employee of Suburban Sanitation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Elmore. He […]
Thomas Gilbert Spalding, 87, of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 30, 1930 in Washington Co. He was a self-employed carpenter, who enjoyed fishing, gardening, and animals. He served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by […]
Catherine Lillian “Cattie” Newton, 83, of Holy Cross, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at the Loretto Motherhouse Infirmary. She was born Aug. 24, 1934, in Nelson County. She formerly worked as a dietitian at the Loretto Motherhouse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Otho “Bud” Newton; one infant son, Charles Otho Newton […]
Joe L. Vanhoozer, 94, of Shepherdsville, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at his home with his family by his side. He was a retired millwright with International Harvester. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Parsley Vanhoozer; his parents, Clinton and Clara Vanhoozer; and one stepdaughter, Shirley Wilson. He is survived by one […]
To the editor, Mr. Bogert raises excellent points in his letter, people could find something to be offended about in pretty much anything these days. I hope Mr. Bogert has an open mind to my points. Historically the northern section of the former Louisville Rd. was by default called “Bardstown Road” by some of the residents on […]
Ann Sharon Hardin, 70, of Bardstown, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at her residence. She was born March 30, 1947, in Jefferson County to the late William Earl and Lena Myrtle Hardin. She was a homemaker, farm laborer and attended Nelson County Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Ronnie (Lauren) Hardin of Bardstown; […]
Steven T. Whitlow, 74, of Bardstown, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. He was born Jan. 3, 1943, in Glasgow. He was a former iron worker for Iron Workers Local 70, and never met a dog he didn’t love. He was preceded in death by his parents, Terry W. […]
