Robert Ray “Bob” Robinson, 73, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. He was born Feb. 9, 1948, in Bloomfield to the late Louise and W.B. Robinson. He served in the U.S. Army and received his bachelor’s degree at the University of Indiana Southeast. He was a member and deacon […]
Roy Dale Monroe, 69, of Bloomfield, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at Flaget Memorial Hospital. He was born June 21, 1952, in Spencer County. He was a farmer, a charter member of Wakefield Baptist Church, a member of Mount Eden Saddle Club and International Barrel Racing Association. He really enjoyed farming, horses, storytelling, loved life, […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 — The president of the union that represents striking Heaven Hill employees told the WBRT listening audience Wednesday that late Tuesday night he was told that Heaven Hill was ending the negotiations it had started on Monday. Matt Aubrey, president of the United […]
Rose Ellen Norman, 66, of New Haven, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at Baptist Health in Elizabethtown. She was a native of Bardstown, a retired housekeeper, and attended Rolling Fork Christian Church. She had a great love for her family and her cats. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry T. and Dora […]
Jesse Earl Johnson, 81, of Culvertown, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 25, 1940, to the late Anthony Earl and Marjorie May McCubbins Johnson. He loved to be outdoors fishing or handling his chickens. He loved chicken fighting and found a new hobby making knives […]
Goldie Marie Mann, 32, of Cox’s Creek, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at her home. She was born Jan. 27, 1989, in Louisville. She was a student at JCTC and just a few months from graduation. She worked at Handy Food Mart. She was an avid UK fan and was all about her boys. She […]
Letha Mae Morrison, 86, of Bardstown, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at Flaget Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 23, 1935, in Bardstown and was a member of Wickland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Junior Morrison. She is survived by two sons, James P. Morrison of Louisville and Joseph […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 — The Bardstown City Council gave final approval of the 2021-22 tax rates, which is slightly lower than last year’s tax rate. The council approved lowering the rate for real estate and personal property from 17.9 cents per $100 of value to 17.8 […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2021 — Twenty-eight 2021 high school graduates from Nelson County have been named Sen. Jeff Green Scholars by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). To earn this honor, a student must achieve a 4.0 grade point average each year of high school and score at […]
Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Underwood, 76, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at his home. He logged and farmed all his life and enjoyed John Deere tractors, lottery tickets, watching NASCAR, playing cornhole and most of all, spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Bessie Underwood; one sister, Wilma […]
