Robert Newton “Bob” Brussell, 81, of New Haven, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at his home. He was born Jan. 31, 1941, in Nelson County to the late James Joseph and Mary Ola Newton Brussell. He was a former employee of Bird & Sons for 31 years, and for many years as a supervisor. He […]
Charles “Dean” Nalley, 71, of Holy Cross, died Sunday, July 3, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was born August 8, 1950 in Athertonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Corrine Nalley; four sisters, Marie Nalley, Geraldine Nalley, Jeanette Rankhorn, and Inez Mattingly; and three brothers Paul […]
Joshua Walker Eversole, 33, died due to an automobile accident on Monday, July 4, 2022, on the Bluegrass Parkway. He was born May 5, 1989, in Spartanburg, S.C. He was an employee of Dick’s Sporting Goods. He was an avid UK fan, St. Louis Cardinals and Rams fan. He was a sports fanatic, a fantasy […]
Darnell Williams, 62, formerly of Bloomfield, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Mich. He was a graduate of the Flint school system and a U.S. Army veteran. He was born Nov. 28, 1959, in Flint, Mich., the son of Vernell Sr. and Jeanette Williams. He was a resident of Flint and […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 6, 2022 — Jim and Margie, hosts of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show, took time during the June 29, 2022 show to talk about the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and sent abortion regulation back to the individual states. It was the […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, July 5, 2022 — Nelson Fiscal Court voted unanimously to enter into a long-term lease with the Bardstown-Nelson County Veterans Park organization for the property on US150 across from McDonald’s for development into a park honoring the sacrifices of our county’s veterans through the years. The […]
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. […]
Catherine “Tootie” Wright Thompson, 82, of Louisville, formerly of Washington County, died Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Baptist Health Louisville. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Thompson and Donna (Charles) Sickles, both of Louisville; one son, Terry (Cyonne) Thompson of Louisville; one brother, George Mike Wright of Radcliff; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. The […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, July 4, 2022 — The Bardstown Bourbon Co. announced plans last week to purchase Owensboro’s Green River Spirits. The purchase includes the historic Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, which is the 10th-oldest distillery in the state. The deal should close by the end of July, according to […]
Leonard “Leo” Stratton, 56, of Bardstown, died Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his home. He was born March 8, 1966, in Bardstown to the late William and Theresa Underwood Stratton. He was an employee of Heritage Cabinetry, loved the Chicago Bears, was an avid UK fan and was of the Catholic faith. In addition to […]
