By JACOB HAMMGuest columnist Thursday, May 28, 2020 — The tragic death of George Floyd brings some things to mind. Last week at our church in Louisville an elderly black homeless man walked into the building straight to the front. He walked in and sat down before the altar. After Mass, this fellow came out, […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, May 28, 2020 — Nelson County’s first COVID-19 death was reported Thursday by the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. No information was released about the age or sex of the victim. Nelson County also reported 4 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the county’s total to 41. New cases were […]
Harold Akins, 91, formerly of Bardstown, died peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in West Chester, Ohio. He was born Dec. 27, 1928, in Anderson County. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service, was a member of Bardstown United Methodist Church, a volunteer Assistant Fire Chief for the Bardstown Fire Department, a 50-plus year member of […]
James Paul Bishop Sr., 86, of Louisville, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville. He was born Jan. 8, 1934, in Maud to the late William and Catherine Lee Bishop. He was a retired employee of General Electric having worked 40 plus years. He was a retired employee of Kenway Janitorial […]
Ian Jacob John Barmore, 38, of Mount Washington, died surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born July 23, 1981, in Louisville but spent most of his life in Spencer County. Growing up, he was affectionately referred to as “Chipper” due to his infectiously positive […]
Nadya Maria Lozano de Campoamor, 86, of Chaplin, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Springview Hospital in Lebanon. She was born Oct. 8, 1933 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to the late Tilso and Leticia Montalvo Lozano. She was a retired beautician and cafeteria manager for an elementary school in Alaska and was a member of […]
Michelle Lee Curtsinger, 45, of Shepherdsville, died recently at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie and Dolly Glidewell Curtsinger. Survivors include one sister, Donna Strickland. Cremation was chosen with no services scheduled at this time. The Trowbridge Funeral Home of Lebanon Junction is in charge of arrangements. -30- Please follow […]
Derrick Curtis Johnson Sr., 33, of Louisville, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his home. He was a mechanic for All Around Truck and Trailer Repair. He was preceded in death by his children’s mother, Brittany Dawn Beard; his grandfather, Charles William Johnson Sr.; one nephew, William Joseph Cooper; and one niece, Terra Rose Cooper. […]
William “Curtiss” Ice, 72, of Bardstown, died Tuesday May 26, 2020 at Flaget Memorial Hospital. He was born July 27, 1947 in Nelson County. He was a graduate of Old Kentucky Home High School in 1965, served as a FDC guardsman in the KY 2nd battalion 138th Field Artillery, and retired from General Electric as […]
Editor’s Note: A record of an arrest is not an indication of guilt. Tuesday, May 26, 2020 James Logan Osborne, 20, Nicholasville, failure to appear (2 counts). No bond listed. Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Arthur Andre Benson, 42, Lansing, Mich., fugitive from another state. No bond listed. Thursday, May 28, 2020 Joshua Ryan Beams, 32, […]
