Betty Ann Dudgeon Hardesty, age 75, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. She was born on January 18, 1951, in Hardinsburg, KY, daughter of the late Fred Dudgeon and Ruth Stevenson Dudgeon. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Dudgeon, James Dudgeon, Roy Dudgeon, Gary Stevenson, Franklin Dudgeon, and Ronnie Dudgeon; and sister, Patricia Ann Dudgeon. Betty worked hard and tr

Mr. Ernest Clifford “Ernie” Lawson, age 81, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Ekron, KY. Ernie was born on December 5, 1944, the son of Clifford and Ima Jean (Wilson) Lawson. Ernie grew up a determined child, waiting patiently with his best friend, Bill, by early morning train tracks for the opportunity to caddy at the Audubon Country Club. Back then, the wages he earned would be enough to delight any young boy, but Ernie also found wealth in learning from those around

Mark Ray, of Vine Grove, Kentucky, passed away on July 10, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on February 21, 1959, Mark spent much of his life in the Vine Grove community. He worked as a lineman for many years and was known for his love of animals and the special bond he shared with his pets. He found joy in the simple things in life and will be remembered by those who knew him for the memories they shared together. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Ray and Helen (

Diane Sue Levine, age 68, of Sellersburg, IN, passed away on July 15, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1957, in Edmonton, KY, daughter of the late Geneva Compton Roach and Venus Compton. Along with her parents, she was proceeded in death by sisters, Wilma Firkins, Ima Jessie; and brother, Wayne Compton. Diane was faithfully married to her husband for twenty-nine years. She had a passion for crafting; creating beautiful pieces from jewelry to crocheted items. Diane was k

Mary Banister Bailey, 71, of Muldraugh, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bailey was a member of Muldraugh United Methodist Church where she was also a volunteer. Mary loved animals, spending time with family and she was a resident of Muldraugh for over 71 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; her parents, John & Jane; and two brothers, George & William. Survivors include two children, Robyn Ba

Mrs. Teresa Rose Bell, age 65, of Radcliff, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at her residence. Teresa was born on December 1, 1960, the daughter of Herman Charles and Shirley Marie (Lane) Bennett, Sr. She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ with her whole heart and was a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church in Louisville. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Allene Gault. She is survived by her husband, Carl Eugene Bell; two childre

ohn White Aebersold, age 60 of Brandenburg, KY passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Brandenburg, KY He was born in Elizabethtown, KY on April 16, 1966, son of the late Theodore Lee “Buck” Aebersold and Phyllis Jean Jupin Aebersold. John was a much wanted and much loved little brother. A graduate of Meade County High School with a special award for perfect attendance his entire school career! John was a sweet hearted man who loved de

Clifford L. Brown, 79, of Corydon, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his home near Corydon. He was born November 26, 1946 in Columbia, Kentucky. Clifford was a devoted husband, loving father, grandpa, great grandpa, brother and friend. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and the gentle way he touched lives of everyone he met. He loved sending time with his family, working on vehicles and lawn mowers, doing stuff at church and gardening. He was fo

Mrs. Maggie (Powers) Love, age 77, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Maggie was born on February 2, 1949, the daughter of Joseph Edward and Margaret Catherine (Peak) Powers. Maggie was a longtime parishioner of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church and retired from Civil Service after a lengthy career as the coordinator of the Camp Memorial Blood Bank. She also served her community on the Brandenburg

Donald Eugene Wilson, 78, of Irvington, Kentucky, passed away on July 7, 2026, peacefully in the home he built, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 14, 1947, in Louisville, KY, to Eules and Jonell Murphy Wilson. Donald proudly served his country in the Vietnam war as a front-line sharpshooter of the 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Air Mobile), keeping his squad safe. Donald received a purple heart for being shot in his arm. He had many sto

Gerald Dwight “Jerry” Pile, age 71 of Brandenburg, KY passed away on July 6, 2026 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. He was born in Louisville, KY on June 2, 1955 to the late Dwight Pile and Shirley Smith. Jerry worked as the Tech Coordinator at Meade County Schools for 24 years. He was extremely proud of his work there and worked on several large projects. He served as Region 2 Kentucky Tech Coordinator Treasurer for 22 years which brought many treasured friendsh

Mrs. Lorene Cundiff Fields, age 86, of Guston, KY, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at her residence. Lorene was born on October 25, 1939, the daughter of James Thomas and Jimmie Marie (Holmes) Cundiff. Lorene was a longtime member of Guston Baptist Church. Lorene was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Keith Fields; two sons, Don and Jerry Roberts; and four siblings, Wathen and Kenny Cundiff, Evelyn Beard, and Nina Puckett. She is survived by two childr

Aldridge Eugene Newby, Jr., 69, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2020. He was born May 2, 1950 to Aldridge E. Newby and Simonette S. Newby (Reid) in Fort Campbell, KY. He was the oldest of ten children, six boys and four girls. While growing up, Aldridge traveled the United States and abroad because of his father's service in the military. His love of travel came naturally. He enjoyed football and earned a name for himself at Fort Knox High. Bow hunting and racing cars a

Robert Joseph “Bobby Joe” Basham, age 70, of Vine Grove, KY, passed away on June 29, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1956, in Irvington, KY, son of the late Clara Louise Adkisson Basham and Charles Webb Basham. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Anita Baker and Doris Stivers; and his brothers, David Basham and Donnie Basham. Robert devoted much of his life to farming and took great pride in caring for his cattle. He was always willing to lend a he

Ms. Teresa Kay Osborne, age 54, of Battletown, KY, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at UofL Hospital. Teresa had a love for horses and found endless joy in riding them. She was very creative. You could always find Teresa sewing quilts by hand or in her garden, where she loved to nurture flowers and vegetable plants. Above all, Teresa loved people. Her home was a welcoming haven where everyone was treated like family. Teresa was preceded in death by her father who raised