All Obituaries

William Paul Mitchell, age 72 of Chenault, KY passed away August 8, 2022 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was born in Chenault, KY on July 27, 1950, son of the late William Carl and Mary Venita Shelman Mitchell. Paul was a lifelong farmer having remained in the "Chenault Bottoms" where he was raised. He loved the choice he made to stay on the farm and has passed that love along to his family. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, but most importantly he loved his family,...

James V. "Jimmy" Alexander, age 80 of Hardinsburg, KY passed away August 8, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Irvington, KY on January 8, 1942, son of the late Arthur and Hallie Rose Mills Alexander. Jimmy retired from Ford Motor Company and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer, a fan of BCHS basketball and UK sports, especially basketball. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was...

Former Falls of Rough resident, Joyce Frost Ferry, 75, died in Tarpon Springs, FL on August 7, 2022. Joyce was born February 12, 1947 to Hollie "Ray" and Lena Frances Frost in Middletown, KY. She was one of six siblings and is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Bill and Jerry and sister Retha. Her surviving brothers include Jim Frost (Judy) and Bob Frost (Donna).   She is also survived by her only son Scott Littrell (Monica)...

Robert Eugene "Bob" Dowell, age 67 of Hardinsburg, KY passed away August 4, 2022 at Baptist Health Louisville. He was born November 8, 1954 in Hardinsburg, KY, son of the late William Lee and Minnie Ileene Morgan Dowell. Bob retired after 42 years from the Southwire KY Plant in Hawesville, KY. Not only was Bob a hard worker, but he was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish and play golf. He took great pride in raising champion beagles for rabbit hunting and competitions. Bob was...

Dorothy B. Norton Payne, age 91 of Garfield, KY passed away August 3, 2022 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. She was born in Breckinridge County on November 15, 1930, daughter of the late Glen and Edna Hobbs Norton. Dorothy was a member of Garfield Baptist Church. She led a very active and full life. She worked many different jobs, raised her four children and served as a foster parent to over 30 children who she loved and nurtured. She enjoyed sewing and playing the...

Wilma Nell Adcox, age 89 of Hardinsburg, KY passed away August 3, 2022 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. She was born in Cuba, IL on April 4, 1933, daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie Krantz Murphy. Wilma was a homemaker and had many interests that include watching basketball, knitting, crocheting, flower and vegetable gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings Kenneth, Loren and George Murphy, Annabelle Groom and Jeanie Hallstrom. Wilma is survived...

Kenneth Ray "Ken" Woods, age 76 of Elizabethtown,KY passed away July 31, 2022 at Baptist Health Hardin. He was born in Cloverport, KY on June 9, 1946, son of the late George and Alberta Inez Blair Woods. Ken was a self employed computer programmer and a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War. He loved the outdoors and liked to travel. He recently hiked across the state of Vermont where he visited several Bed and Breakfast Inns.  He also enjoyed visiting...

Alvin Andrew Mattingly, age 83 of Harned, KY passed away July 30, 2022 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. He was born in Rhodelia, KY on October 9, 1938, son of the late William Alonzo and Eva Kathryn Noble Mattingly. He was a member of St. Romuald Catholic Church, a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Sears as an electronic technician. Alvin enjoyed woodworking and sports, especially football and basketball. His home was not a house divided, he loved U of K and U of L...

William Ray "Bill" Bland, age 83 of Hardinsburg, KY passed away July 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Breckinridge County on February 14, 1939, son of the late Samuel and Beatrice Mattingly Bland. Bill was a member of St. Romuald Catholic Church and a farmer. Bill enjoyed time with his friends attending horseraces, loved all dogs and was very dedicated in attending Mass. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Eddie Ray Bland in 1981. Bill is...

Henry Edward Hylton, age 69 of Reynolds Station, KY passed away July 26, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Ammons, KY on September 26, 1952, son of the late Henry Poole Hylton and Mildred Voyles Hylton. Henry was a sheet metal worker and member of Local 73. He enjoyed woodworking, being outdoors and watching wildlife. He was quite the handyman and was a "Jack of all trades". In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Shirley Mae...