John Davis Nelson Jr., 67, of New Haven, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his home. He was born May 7, 1954, in Lake Charles, La., to his parents, John Davis Nelson, Sr. and Gloria Sweeney Nelson. He was a Catholic by faith and enjoyed helping in children’s sports and was active in the Boy […]
Estelle Mattingly White, 98, of Bardstown, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Flaget Memorial Hospital. She was born May 26, 1923, in Nelson County. She was a retired cosmetician for Mercantile Inc. She attended Bardstown High School and Spencerian Business College in Louisville. She was preceded in death by her husband, William M. White; her […]
Lorine Richardson, 97, of Bloomfield, died Monday, June 7, 2021, at her daughter’s home. She was born Oct. 29, 1923, in Nelson County to the late Jude and Matilda Hellard Hood. She was a homemaker and a member of Chaplin United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her […]
Robert Leon “Bobby Mac” McDonald, 89, of Fredericktown, died at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2021, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Pauline “Polly” Hill McDonald; three daughters, Paula McDonald, Mary Ellen (Leelan) Tharp and Lois (Freddy) Carrico, all of Bardstown; two sons, Martin (Connie) McDonald of Fredericktown and David (Sheila) McDonald […]
Michael J. “Mike” McCauley, 76, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at Norton Women’s and Children Hospital. He was retired from General Electric where he worked as a draftsman for 34 years. He was a loving father and friend to many. He was a true cowboy at heart and loved his horses and trucks. His favorite […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, June 7, 2021 — The American Legion Post 121 will be holding a blood drive for the American Red Cross from noon to 5 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2021, at the Post’s armory loated at 206 W. Broadway. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule an appointment. -30- Please […]
Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Sunday, June 6, 2021 — Rain showers held off early Sunday afternoon long enough for the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of the Bardstown-Nelson County African-American Heritage Museum in the historic Union Church building at 315 North Second St. Rev. Jewel Brock opened the ceremony by […]
Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record. […]
Kathleen Lee “Kathy” Adams Blatz, 63, of Bardstown, returned to her Heavenly Father Friday, June 4, 2021. She was born on June 23, 1957, in Louisville to Maureen Crump and the late Sherman Adams. She worked at Publisher’s Printing and was a Catholic by faith. She was preceded in death by her father; and one […]
