All Obituaries

Theresa L. Fischvogt, 64, of Bardstown, passed away January 9, 2023 at her home.  She is survived by her parents, Thomas and Alice Dawicki; two sons, Shawn Fischvogt and Matthew Abernathy; two daughters, Melissa Brainer and Kristin Lang-Otten; one sister, Dana Johnson; along with a host of grandchildren and one great-grandchild  Cremation was chosen.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Joseph L. Greenwell Funeral Home, New Haven, has been entrusted with...

Sister Mary Gemma Younger, 86, of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary, died January 9, 2023 at Taylor Manor, Versailles, Kentucky.  Sister Mary Gemma was born Claudia Ann Younger in Louisville, Kentucky, September 21, 1936 to Claude Hamilton Younger and Anna Josephine Ratterman Younger.  She was baptized at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church and attended Holy Name School in Louisville.  Sister graduated  from Alleman Catholic High School in Rock Island, Illinois in...

Mary J. “Jackie” Ridgeway, 72, of Elizabethtown, passed away January 6, 2023 at her home.  She was a retired owner/agent of Lighthouse Reality and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grand kids.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Mary Rose Tabor; along with her siblings, Lois Ann, Dan, Jim, and John Tabor.  She is survived by three daughters, Tracy Rogers (Jerry), Tina Opitz (Jan), and Kelly McKinney; two brothers, Roy (Verna)...

Barbara Ann Kantor, 65, of New Haven, passed away November 15, 2022 at Baptist Health Hardin.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Marilyn Jacobs.  She was a devout Christian devoting her life the Lord, her children, and her grandchildren.  She worked for over 20 years at the Abbey of Gethsemani.  She loved drawing, sewing, cooking, and gardening.  She is survived by four sons, Robert Nester, Jaime Nester (Elizabeth), Jacob Kantor (Amanda), and...

Thomas Joseph Spalding, 90, of Lexington, formerly of New Haven, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022.  Thomas was born on March 8, 1932 to James Webb and Imelda Spalding in New Haven, Ky.  He spent over 40 years in civil service and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army, as well.  Thomas loved everything outdoors; hunting, fishing, and particularly gardening.  He was a huge fan of the Cincinnati Reds, UK basketball, and UK...

William Albert “Billy” Brady, Jr., 85, of New Haven, passed away November 9, 2022 at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  He was a retired employee of the State of Kentucky Road Department, a United States Navy Veteran, a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, and the American Legion Post 121.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William Sr and Ethel Mae Brady; his wife, Sylvia Newton Brady; a son, Samuel Brady; a daughter, Mary Lorraine Brady; a great-granddaughter,...

Mary Ann Baird, 78, of Louisville, passed away November 8, 2022 at Norton Audubon Hospital.  She was a retired employee of Worthington Steel and a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, where she was very involved and devoted to her faith.  She enjoyed sewing and embroidery, crafts, and cooking.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Nellie Hall; her husband, Larry Baird; a son, Robert Duane Baird; her brother, Paul Hall; along with her sisters in law,...

Patricia Ann Buie, 76, of Nazareth, passed away October 14, 2022 at her home.  She was a Catholic by faith and enjoyed reading, a good meal, and spending time with family and friends.  She was born in Owensboro, Ky to the late Drury and Willie Mae Payne.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Carroll Payne and a sister, Marie Michelle Elmore.  She is survived by a son, Robert Lynn Phillips (Tammy Simpson); two daughters, Rhonda Rodriguez...

Larry Gene Baird, 83, of Louisville, passed away September 22, 2022 at his home.  He was a retired insurance agent for Johnson, Lawrence, and Walker and a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Pauline Baird; a son, Duane Baird; a brother in law, Paul Hall; along with sisters in law, Ann, Nancy, and Theresa Hall.  He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Hall Baird; a daughter, Tina Pedicini (Tony); a...

John Taylor “Tate” Skaggs, III, 56 of New Haven, passed away September 17, 2022 at Jewish Hospital, Louisville.  He was an employee of Edlin Trucking, a member of the New Haven/Rolling Fork Fire Department, the Dixie Firefighters Association, the Owner/Operator Independent Drivers Association, and the Rolling Fork Christian Church.  He was preceded in death by his father, John T. Skaggs, Jr.; along with a son, Billy Hoback.  He is survived by his loving wife, Tina...