Bardstown High School Celebrates 154 Industry Certifications at Path2Pro Awards Breakfast

Bardstown High School celebrated the accomplishments of Career and Technical Education students Wednesday morning during the annual Path2Pro Industry Certification Awards Breakfast held in the multipurpose space at the Bardstown Polytechnic Center. Hosted each year by Workforce Development Coordinator Lance Blanford, the breakfast recognizes seniors for their hard work, certifications, technical achievements, competition success, and career readiness. Teachers, instructors, and community business partners who provide placement opportunities for students were also in attendance. Breakfast for the event was prepared and served by Bardstown High School culinary students within the Polytechnic Center, giving students an opportunity to showcase the real-world culinary and hospitality skills developed through the school’s Hospitality/Culinary program.This year, BHS students earned an impressive 154 industry certifications and state technical assessments across multiple Career and Technical Education pathways.Industry Certifications and Technical Assessments – 154 in TotalEngineeringStudents earned 16 NOCTI CAD Foundation certifications, recognizing foundational skills in computer-aided design and technical drafting.Hospitality/CulinaryStudents earned 17 certifications, including two students who earned the ServSafe Managers Certification for the first time in Bardstown High School history. The certification focuses on food safety, sanitation, and restaurant management practices.Business/MarketingStudents earned 18 certifications in accounting, administrative support, and marketing.Health ScienceStudents earned 77 certifications, including:42 Healthcare Core certifications17 MNA certifications8 Phlebotomy Technician certifications7 EKG Technician certificationsAdditional certifications included Patient Care Technician, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Veterinary Technician, and Pharmacy Technician certifications.General Contracting ConstructionStudents earned 44 Home Builders Institute certifications, an industry-recognized certification focused on foundational construction and workplace skills.Students also earned certifications through the school’s partnership with the Up Center in:Information Technology (3)Automotive (3)Carpentry (2)Carpentry students also successfully passed the Tech Ready Apprentices for Careers in Kentucky (TRACK) assessment, allowing them to bypass the first year of an apprenticeship program following graduation.Regional and State Competition RecognitionStudents were recognized for outstanding performances in both Engineering and Health Science regional and state competitions.Engineering Regional Competition Results1st and 2nd Place — CAD Architecture2nd Place — CAD Engineering2nd Place — Digital Video Production2nd Place — Music Production2nd Place — Photographic Technology2nd Place — PVC Design1st Place — Technology Problem Solving3rd Place overall finishEngineering State Competition2nd Place CAD Architecture — Isaac CecilHealth Science Regional Competition Results1st and 5th Place — Nursing Assisting2nd Place — Occupational Therapy1st Place — Parliamentary Procedures2nd Place — Dental Science4th Place — Emergency Medical Technician5th Place — Forensic Technology5th Place — Medical TerminologyHealth Science State Competition Results1st Place Occupational Therapy — Annebelle Mattingly3rd Place Nursing Assisting — Laken Lucas5th Place Dental Science — Alex RobyScholarship RecognitionEngineering student Everett Sagrecy was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from American Fuji Seal for his internship work in the ink lab. The award was presented by Wilma Sorrell and Scott Giffels of American Fuji Seal.Brenda Buffin Excellence in Career and Technical Education AwardThe Brenda Buffin Excellence in Career and Technical Education Award honors the legacy of Mrs. Brenda Buffin, who dedicated thirty years to Bardstown High School and Career and Technical Education. Throughout her career, she worked tirelessly to ensure students learned current business and workforce skills while creating opportunities for leadership, competition, networking, and personal growth.Mrs. Buffin served as a teacher, department chair, CTE Coordinator, FBLA adviser, and leader at both the local and state level. Most importantly, she believed in making learning meaningful, helping students grow, and teaching the importance of lifelong learning and respect for others.The award recognizes outstanding students from Engineering, Business/Marketing, Health Science, Culinary, and Construction who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic achievement, character, dedication to their program area, and a commitment to representing Career and Technical Education in a positive way.This year’s recipients included:General Contracting Construction — David LittonHealth Science — Laken LucasEngineering — Emily HillHospitality/Culinary — Matthew PenistonA huge thank you to the Bardstown Foundation for Excellence in Public Education for their generous financial support in helping make these certifications possible for our students.Bardstown High School congratulates all students recognized during this year’s Career and Technical Education Awards Breakfast and thanks the teachers, instructors, families, and community partners who continue to invest in student success.CLICK HERE to view all photos from the BHS Path2Pro Industry Certification Awards Breakfast.

Patricia Meredith, 72

Patricia Meredith, of Bardstown, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 4, 2026. She was born August 4, 1953, in Louisville, Kentucky. The daughter of Daniel and Phyllis Meredith.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Meredith.She is survived by her children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildrenIn accordance with Patricia’s wishes, cremation was chosen by the family. The family will hold a private service at a later date. The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home in Bardstown is in charge of arrangements.

William Robert Cotton, 76

William Robert “Bookum” Cotton, 76, a former Fairfield native, departed this world Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1949 to the late Robert Roosevelt Cotton and Aline Mae Hughes Cotton Lewis.In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a brother, James C. Cotton and a nephew, Deavonne Cotton.He is survived by 6 sisters, Jean Simpson of Frankfort, Carol Mitchell of Louisville, Bonnee Armston of Cincinnati, OH., Connie (Daryl) Taltoan of Atlanta, GA., Debbie Young of Louisville, Denia Payne of Frankfort, 2 brothers, Terry (Sarah) Cotton of Fairfield, Larry (Debbie) Cotton of Louisville, as well as 6 nephews, 9 nieces, 8 great nieces, 8 great nephews and 1 great-great nephew. A host of relatives and friends also survive.Robert was a very kind, gentle man. He loved watching MeTV, and his favorites, Bonanza and Walker Texas Ranger. He loved listening to the world news and looking at old antique cars. He enjoyed listening to music, attending church and loved telling stories about his youth.Robert accepted Christ at an early age with the apostolic faith in Shelbyville where he was baptized. He attended Eli H. Brown School and Bloomfield High School, and then went on to join Job Corps. Robert worked various jobs after Job Corps including Bloomfield Mill and farming for Charles Oliver Cornell in Fairfield, which was a job that he loved and took pride in.Robert later moved to Bardstown with his family until the death of his mother. He then lived in Lexington for a short while, then settled in Frankfort (always with family). While in Frankfort, Robert became a member of Bethesda Temple Church of the Living God with Bishop Robert Manley, Jr. Robert loved attending church here and especially loved hearing the word of God officiated by Bishop Manley. He attended here regularly until his illness would not allow him to attend church any longer. He then looked forward to his weekly visits from his brother, Terry and childhood friend, Charles F. Williams. This was always the highlight of his week.Robert had many people who cared for him in his time of need. He had a special caregiver that he thought a lot of named Michelle Williamson. His sisters Denia Payne (who he lived with) and Jean Simpson have to be acknowledged for the great love, care and support they showed him until the very end.Funeral services for William Robert “Bookum” Cotton will be 1:00 pm Friday, May 29, 2026 at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home in Bardstown. Bishop Robert Manley, Jr. will officiate. Interment will be in Bardstown Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 am until time of the funeral service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home.Roberts favorite verse: Psalm 23: 1-6The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Sister Frances Krumpelman, SCN, 97

Frances Rita Krumpelman, SCN, 97, (formerly Sister Maria Frances) was born May 22, 1929, in Louisville, Ky., to George and Leona (Buckman) Krumpelman. She died June 1, 2026, in Nazareth, Ky. She was a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 76 years.Born on the feast of St. Rita, she was baptized Frances Rita at St. Cecilia Parish in Louisville, a parish that was special to her family as her parents and maternal grandparents were married there. Her grandfather’s cousin was a pastor. Sister Frances’ three sisters and brother were all baptized there.In 1940, when her father’s work moved the family to Carrollton, Ky., she and her siblings had to adjust to a smaller town and school. With no Catholic high school in the area, the older sisters were enrolled in the Academy at Nazareth, Ky. She graduated in 1947 and entered the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in September.Sister Frances made perpetual vows in 1953 and was assigned to St. Raphael School, Hyde Park, Mass. where she taught seventy fifth-grade boys. Five years later she moved to Memphis to teach at Holy Name School. Sister Frances also taught grade school at Most Blessed Sacrament in Louisville. She taught Latin, French, religion and math to high schoolers at St. Vincent Academy, St. Jerome and Owensboro Catholic high schools.While she was teaching high school she began summer study for a Master of Arts in Theology. This was during the time of Vatican II, which radically changed the Church. With a team of SCNs, Sister Frances began the parish ministry of education in the theology of Vatican II. The group met with parents, trained teachers, and set up theology sessions for adults. She continued leading religious education with adult groups and scheduling retreats at Nazareth for a few years until moving to Texas to serve as the Director of Religious Education for the Diocese of Austin.From Texas, she went to Rome, Italy for a one-year study sabbatical. During that time, she was able to shake hands with Pope John Paul II in 1985.From 1987-1992 she worked at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago where she assisted a professor in writing projects. Her next writing project happened while serving in the surgery waiting room at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. The hospital, founded by the SCNs in 1877, asked her to write its history. This was a challenge since she had little knowledge of the medical world, but she moved to Lexington and found the research and writing inspiring. During this time, she also served as an instructor at the Lexington Theological Seminary.Her love of research, writing, and history was clear as she served as curator for Heritage Hall at Nazareth. Sister Frances enjoyed teaching visitors about the SCN Community and the historical buildings on campus. She also enjoyed interviewing and telling the stories of her Sisters in Community. “Living at Nazareth is grace untold,” she said.In 2011, Sister Frances published a book covering SCN history from 1912-1924, in the series, Impelled by the Love of Christ. In the book’s dedication she wrote: To the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, whose life and ministry, two centuries, have inspired and taught us to live by the Gospel.Sister Frances is survived by her extended family and her SCN Community.Sister Frances arrangements:• Visitation will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 4 in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Nazareth, Ky.• Wake will follow that evening at 6:30 p.m.• The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday June 5 in church• Burial will follow in the Nazareth Cemetery.• The Mass will be live-streamed at nazareth.org/live.Funeral Arrangements are being handled by Houghlin Greenwell Funeral Home, 1475 New Shepherdsville Road, Bardstown, Ky. 40004. Memorials may be offered to the Office of Mission Advancement, PO Box 9, Nazareth, Ky., 40048.

Free Summer Meals Available for Bardstown Children Starting June 11

Bardstown City Schools is proud to offer free summer meals for children through the USDA Summer Nutrition Program. This program is open to all children in the community ages 18 and under — students do not have to attend Bardstown City Schools to participate. Each child registered will receive one weekly meal bag containing 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches. Meal bags are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with 400 bags distributed each week. Meal Pick-Up Information Dates: Every Thursday beginning June 11 through July 16Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Bardstown Elementary School Cafeteria Reserve Your Weekly Meal Bag To help speed up the pickup process, families are encouraged to complete the weekly reservation form before arriving. A separate form must be completed for each week you plan to participate. Weekly Reservation Forms Week 1 — June 11 Week 2 — June 18 Week 3 — June 25 Week 4 — July 2 Week 5 — July 9 Week 6 — July 16 For more information about the USDA Non-Discrimination Statement, please visit the USDA official website.

Obituary: Darlene Mattingly

A Bloomfield resident, Darlene Mattingly, age 86, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Baptist Health in Louisville. Darlene was born September 25, 1939, in Chaplin to the late Russell and Dorothy Coutler. She was a housekeeper for the former Old Kentucky Home Motel for 20 years. She loved to sew, make quilts and was a great cook. She was a member of Van Buren Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank June Mattingly, her siblings, Jerry Coulter, Gerald Coulter, Roy Coulter, Louise Wolverton, Judy Mattingly, and a grandson, Michael Paul Newton.She is survived by three daughters, Carol Curtsigner of Bloomfield, Becky (Joe) Kelty of Springfield, Joyce (Kenny) Waldridge of Taylorsville, two sons, Wayne (Carol) Mattingly of Cox’s Creek, Tommy Mattingly of Chaplin, six sisters, Genevieve Boyd of Bardstown, Emma (Mark) Drury of Lawrenceburg, Linda Perry of Lawrenceburg, Glenna (DeWayne) Beavers of Louisville, Diane (David) Montgomery of Bloomfield, Donna Rawlinson of Bloomfield, two brothers, Bill Coulter of Bardstown, Marvin (Diane) Coulter of Chaplin, 18 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren also survive.Funeral services for Mrs. Darlene Mattingly will be 11:00am, Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Bro. Winfred Hagerman officiating. Interment will be in Cox’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 19, 2026, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home and Thursday after 9:00am until time of funeral service. The Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary: Glenda Phillips

A Bardstown resident, Ms. Glenda Mae Phillips, age 64, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her residence. Glenda was born September 28, 1961, in Louisville to the late Robert and Anna Lou Ella Lawrence Phillips. She worked at Citizens Bank in Elizabethtown for a number of years.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Phillips. Glenda is survived by several aunts and uncles, Paul and Louise Lawrence, Elfie Phelps, and Richard Lawrence all of Louisville.In accordance with Glenda’s wishes, cremation was chosen by the family. There will be no public services. The Houghlin Greenwell Funeral Home in Bardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary: Glenda Phillips

A Bardstown resident, Ms. Glenda Mae Phillips, age 64, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her residence. Glenda was born September 28, 1961, in Louisville to the late Robert and Anna Lou Ella Lawrence Phillips. She worked at Citizens Bank in Elizabethtown for a number of years.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Phillips. Glenda is survived by several aunts and uncles, Paul and Louise Lawrence, Elfie Phelps, and Richard Lawrence all of Louisville.In accordance with Glenda’s wishes, cremation was chosen by the family. There will be no public services. The Houghlin Greenwell Funeral Home in Bardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary: Darlene Mattingly

A Bloomfield resident, Darlene Mattingly, age 86, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Baptist Health in Louisville. Darlene was born September 25, 1939, in Chaplin to the late Russell and Dorothy Coutler. She was a housekeeper for the former Old Kentucky Home Motel for 20 years. She loved to sew, make quilts and was a great cook. She was a member of Van Buren Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank June Mattingly, her siblings, Jerry Coulter, Gerald Coulter, Roy Coulter, Louise Wolverton, Judy Mattingly, and a grandson, Michael Paul Newton.She is survived by three daughters, Carol Curtsigner of Bloomfield, Becky (Joe) Kelty of Springfield, Joyce (Kenny) Waldridge of Taylorsville, two sons, Wayne (Carol) Mattingly of Cox’s Creek, Tommy Mattingly of Chaplin, six sisters, Genevieve Boyd of Bardstown, Emma (Mark) Drury of Lawrenceburg, Linda Perry of Lawrenceburg, Glenna (DeWayne) Beavers of Louisville, Diane (David) Montgomery of Bloomfield, Donna Rawlinson of Bloomfield, two brothers, Bill Coulter of Bardstown, Marvin (Diane) Coulter of Chaplin, 18 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren also survive.Funeral services for Mrs. Darlene Mattingly will be 11:00am, Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Bro. Winfred Hagerman officiating. Interment will be in Cox’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 19, 2026, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home and Thursday after 9:00am until time of funeral service. The Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary: Doris Lampkin

A Chaplin resident, Mrs. Doris Evelyn Lampkin, age 87, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown. She was born May 7, 1939. Doris worked at Texas Instruments for 23 years and loved to fish, sew and make quilts. She was a member of Chaplin Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Cletus Mitchell, her second husband, Arvin Lampkin, a son, Terry Lynn Mitchell, and a daughter, Peggy Hooper.She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis (Greg) Gaines of Lawrenceburg, Cathy (Roy) Coffee of Harrodsburg, three sons, Billy Mitchell of Louisville, Mike (Mary) Mitchell of Bloomfield, Doug (Cindy) Mitchell of Bloomfield, 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren also survive.Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Evelyn Lampkin will be 11:00am, Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Bro. Glenn Corn officiating. Interment will be in Highview Cemetery in Chaplin. Visitation will be Friday, May 22, 2026, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home and will resume Saturday after 9:00am until time of funeral service. The Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary: Margaret Sorrell

Mrs. Margaret Alice Sorrell, age 93, a resident of the Cedar Creek area of Bardstown, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026.Margaret was born November 25, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter to the late Naum Phillips and Evelyn Grace Goans Phillips.She and her husband, Everett W. Sorrell, were married September 19, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. She was employed as a secretary by the Pettibone Mulliken Corporation in Chicago for 24 years before retiring and moving from Cicero, Illinois to Bardstown.Upon moving to Bardstown, she became a member of The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church in 1979 where she served in a number of positions. She served as church clerk for 16 years and served on the Constitution and By-Laws committee. At one time, she was recognized for having 14 years of perfect attendance in Sunday school and church.Margaret’s hobby was family genealogy where she prepared family history books for her family during Christmas of 2020.Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Naum Phillips and Evelyn Grace Goans Phillips, her husband of 26 years, Everett W. Sorrell, two sons, Richard Lyle Sorrell and David Ross Sorrell, a granddaughter, Melissa Dawn Hill and a sister, Alberta Curtin.Survivors include her daughter, Karen Jean Sorrell (Tony) Hill, two granddaughters, Christina Rene’ (Michael Scott) Greenwell and Janice Lynn Hill, four great grandchildren, Anderson Scott Greenwell, London Jane Greenwell, Harlyn Reed Greenwell and Lillia Rosslynn Hill and a great granddaughter due in September.Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Alice Sorrell will be 11:00 am Friday, May 22, 2026 at The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Bro. Todd Davis will officiate. Interment will be in The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm. Additional visitation will be Friday at The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church from 9:00 am until time of the funeral service. The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary: Margaret Sorrell

Mrs. Margaret Alice Sorrell, age 93, a resident of the Cedar Creek area of Bardstown, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026.Margaret was born November 25, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter to the late Naum Phillips and Evelyn Grace Goans Phillips.She and her husband, Everett W. Sorrell, were married September 19, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. She was employed as a secretary by the Pettibone Mulliken Corporation in Chicago for 24 years before retiring and moving from Cicero, Illinois to Bardstown.Upon moving to Bardstown, she became a member of The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church in 1979 where she served in a number of positions. She served as church clerk for 16 years and served on the Constitution and By-Laws committee. At one time, she was recognized for having 14 years of perfect attendance in Sunday school and church.Margaret’s hobby was family genealogy where she prepared family history books for her family during Christmas of 2020.Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Naum Phillips and Evelyn Grace Goans Phillips, her husband of 26 years, Everett W. Sorrell, two sons, Richard Lyle Sorrell and David Ross Sorrell, a granddaughter, Melissa Dawn Hill and a sister, Alberta Curtin.Survivors include her daughter, Karen Jean Sorrell (Tony) Hill, two granddaughters, Christina Rene’ (Michael Scott) Greenwell and Janice Lynn Hill, four great grandchildren, Anderson Scott Greenwell, London Jane Greenwell, Harlyn Reed Greenwell and Lillia Rosslynn Hill and a great granddaughter due in September.Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Alice Sorrell will be 11:00 am Friday, May 22, 2026 at The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Bro. Todd Davis will officiate. Interment will be in The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm. Additional visitation will be Friday at The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church from 9:00 am until time of the funeral service. The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary: Doris Lampkin

A Chaplin resident, Mrs. Doris Evelyn Lampkin, age 87, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown. She was born May 7, 1939. Doris worked at Texas Instruments for 23 years and loved to fish, sew and make quilts. She was a member of Chaplin Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Cletus Mitchell, her second husband, Arvin Lampkin, a son, Terry Lynn Mitchell, and a daughter, Peggy Hooper.She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis (Greg) Gaines of Lawrenceburg, Cathy (Roy) Coffee of Harrodsburg, three sons, Billy Mitchell of Louisville, Mike (Mary) Mitchell of Bloomfield, Doug (Cindy) Mitchell of Bloomfield, 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren also survive.Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Evelyn Lampkin will be 11:00am, Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Bro. Glenn Corn officiating. Interment will be in Highview Cemetery in Chaplin. Visitation will be Friday, May 22, 2026, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home and will resume Saturday after 9:00am until time of funeral service. The Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary: Mary Joyce Greenwell

A Bardstown resident, Mrs. Mary Joyce Hall Greenwell, age 84, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Cooper Trail Senior Living. She was born July 23, 1941 to the late Alvah Gregory and Estella Lee Seward Hall. Joyce was a bus driver for Nelson County School System for over 40 years and served as organist for over 60 years at St. Marks, Immaculate Conception and St. Thomas, among others. She loved working in her garden of day lilies and was an amazing seamstress, making everything from Barbie clothes to uniforms for the Nelson County Marching Band. She enjoyed baking and was famous for her jam cakes and bread. Joyce also led the Rosary Rally for many years and volunteered at the election polls and at church and school functions.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Albert Chandler “Happy” Greenwell, 12 siblings, Pauline Clark, Joan Hornback, Andrew Hall, Martha Hall, Theresa Browning, Marvin Hall, Lawrence Hall, Louis Hall, David Hall, Raphael Hall, Betty Cecil, Regina Stewart, and a son-in-law, Carl Durbin.She is survived by 7 children, Bobby (Denise) Greenwell of Bardstown, Genna (Greg) VanMeter of Elizabethtown, Lisa (Mike) Bodine of Bardstown, Patsy (Randy) Newberry of Hodgenville, Alvee Greg (Nicole) Greenwell of Loretto, Amy Durbin Catlett (Walt) of Bardstown, John (Natalie) Greenwell of Louisville, her brother, Phillip Larry Hall of New Haven, 14 grandchildren, Sarah (Travis) Evans, Chandler (Hannah) Greenwell, Bethany (Bryant) Parnell, Kayla (TC) Drake, Holly Bodine, Chance (Taylor) Bodine, Cara (Brady) Hamilton, Drew (Brittany) Newberry, Audrey (Zach) Greenwell, Gregory (Ava) Greenwell, Emily Durbin, Evan Durbin, Molly Greenwell, Piper Greenwell, 14 great grandchildren and 1 on the way. Several nieces and nephews also survive.The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Cooper Trail for the loving care they provided Mrs. Greenwell.A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Fr. Brandon DeToma, celebrant. Interment will be in St. Thomas Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home in Bardstown Monday from 3:00-8:00 pm with prayers at 7:00 pm. Additional visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00-10:30 am. The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary: Byron Simpson, Jr.

A Louisville resident, Mr. Byron Roosevelt Simpson, Jr., age 95, died at Baptist East Palliative Care on May 19, 2026 surrounded by his loving children and family comforting him. He was born April 3, 1931 in Fairfield to the late Byron R. and Eleanor Simpson, Sr. He was the eldest boy of 10 children and was given the nickname “Feller”. He attended St. Michael Elementary and Bloomfield High School. Byron graduated in the 3rd graduating class at Bellarmine University with a degree in business. He was a pitcher for the Bellarmine Knights baseball team and was the only pitcher to beat UofL. He was a former employee of Bell South Co., and then worked for the US Department of Health and Human Services where he was part of the disaster and grant relief teams. Work moved his family from Kentucky to Texas, Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He retired in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1998. While in Martinsburg, he was an active parishioner of St. Joseph Church. Byron was Captain in the Kentucky National Guard during in Korean War. He was a member of the Knights of Colombus, Elks, and was active in the Apollo Theater in Martinsburg, WV., where he was cast in various acting rolls. One of his favorite rolls was as St. Nicholas for St. Joseph School, he looked forward to this every year. He even traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to fill in as Santa Claus. He was also an avid golfer and was active in the Shenandoah Community as a Health Board member and volunteer. He returned to Louisville in 2023 after the death of his wife to be closer to family. Byron had a special passion for rabbit hunting. As a very young boy he began hunting using creek rocks until his dad trusted him with a gun. Feller looked forward to the annual rabbit hunt at the family farm on Plum Run Road. He gathered with his siblings, children, nephews, grandchildren and friends, enjoying family, fun and friendship. His love of hunting, fishing, gardening and sports has been passed down to his children and grandchildren.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mary Helen “Honey” Ross Simpson, 2 sisters, Catherine Spears and June Cannon, and 2 brothers, Billy Simpson and Jim Simpson.He is survived by 5 children, Byron R. Simpson III (Kimberly) of Tampa, FL., Mark F. Simpson (Jill) of Pittsburgh, PA., Annette S. Breen (Mike) of New Albany, IN., Paul C. Simpson of Columbus, OH., Eric R. Simpson (Keith Brown) of Louisville, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Sister Grace OSU Of Mt. St. Joseph, Martha Wolfe of Elizabethtown, Elizabeth Simpson of Bloomfield, and 2 brothers, Pat Simpson of Fairfield, Mike (Ann Lindle) Simpson of Bloomfield. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 pm Saturday, May 30, 2026 at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Fairfield. Fr. Quan Nguyen, celebrant. Visitation will be at the Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield Saturday from 10:00 am-12:30 pm. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Hosparus Health, 6200 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205. The Houghlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Garbage Collection Update: Jan. 29 & 30, 2026

There will be NO City of Bardstown Garbage Collection for the Remainder of the week, January 29 & 30, 2026.  The safety of our employees and the public remains our top priority. The Nelson County Landfill remains closed for the rest of the week as well.  Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.

City Hall Closed for Veterans Day

City Hall Closed for Labor Day & Bourbon Festival

Please note the container guidelines below: Containers must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day and removed within 24 hours after collection. Residential solid waste containers shall be containers of no more than 35 gallons nor less than ten gallons. Three container limit. ALL waste must be bagged Containers shall be leak proof, waterproof, and fitted with a fly-tight lid. The weight of any individual bundle or container and its contents shall not exceed 40 pounds. Containers not meeting the specifications defined in the Solid Waste Management Ordinance shall be considered waste and will be collected together with their contents and disposed of.

Cemetery Cleanup: Loose Items Removal Deadline

CITY OF BARDSTOWN CEMETERY CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL OF UNATTACHED ITEMS Friday, March 1st is the last day that unattached items can be placed on monuments or on the ground at the City Cemetery. There will be a thorough cleanup to remove items that are not secured to a monument. Any items that would create debris or hinder safety, maintenance or mowing will be disposed of. This includes, but is not limited to: flower arrangements solar lights figurines toys balloons eternal flames shepherd’s hooks. In addition, any flowers or other decorations that are faded, detached, ragged, worn in appearance or damaged by any other means will be removed and disposed of. Please remove these items prior to the mowing season which begins March 1, 2024. Thank you for your cooperation.

City Hiring Sanitation Worker

SANITATION WORKERThe City of Bardstown is looking for a qualified individual to fill the position of Full Time Sanitation Worker with our Public Works Department.JOB DUTIES:  Collects garbage and refuse on assigned daily routes by use of hand-carriedcontainers and deposits in collection vehicle. Assists in performing minor repairs on collection vehicle; assists in cleaning andsanitizing collection vehicle. Reports customer complaints to proper authority for investigation and disposition.  May occasionally operate sanitation collection vehicles. SALARY:Salary is based on qualifications and experience.BENEFITS: Competitive Wages, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Personal Days State Retirement Program Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Free Life Insurance MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Download an application:Download an application here or pick one up at City Hall 220 N. Fifth Street, Bardstown KY.Apply Now:Email your resume and application to [email protected] The City of Bardstown is an equal opportunity employer.