All Obituaries

     Mr. Virgil Kevanaugh Eldridge, age 55, of Vine Grove, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at U of L Health, Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.   Virgil was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved to watch the Louisville Cardinals basketball team.  His greatest joy was spending time with his family.      Mr. Eldridge was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Ray Eldridge.  He is survived by three children, Andrew...

Baby Miles Thomas Basham, 11 month old son of Paul Basham and Hannah Nicole Miller, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY.  Miles was a very happy baby who was always smiling, laughing and never met a stranger.  He loved playing with his trucks and was a huge fan of Disney movies, especially Cars and Finding Dory. Miles was preceded in death by his twin; and his uncle, Jimmy Miller.  He is survived by his parents, Paul...

Mr. George Edward Acra, age 71, of Elizabethtown, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at his niece’s residence in Payneville, KY.  Mr. Acra was born in Louisville, KY on December 5, 1949, the son of Everett Joseph, Sr. and Anna Mae (Satterfield) Acra.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country in the Vietnam Conflict.  He was a Purple Heart recipient while serving, as well as receiving various other awards during his distinguished...

Mr. James Joseph Hampton, age 47, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Norton Medical Pavilion in Louisville, KY.  Jimmy was born December 10, 1973, the son of John Franklin Hampton, Sr. and Paulette Rose Guelda.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman and thoroughly enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. Jimmy is survived by three children, Jessica Knott and her husband, Nathan, Megan Hampton and her boyfriend, Christian Dodge and James Hampton,...

Mrs. Lois Jean (Harrison) Fornash, age 74, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Villaspring of Erlanger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  Mrs. Fornash was a member of New Highland Baptist Church.  She loved quilting, going to yard sales, and collecting any information she possibly could on family history.  She also liked to gather recipes and pass them on to others. Mrs. Fornash was preceded in death by her father, Ellis Glen Harrison, her...

Mr. Wilbert Henry “Bearcat” Ditto, Sr., age 83, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.  Wilbert was a member of Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he was also a faithful member of the “Brotherhood” musical group. He was also a member of the Hardin Masonic Lodge #46.  Bearcat was an avid hunter and fisherman, and overall sports fan.  He was known as U of L’s biggest fan...

     Mr. Lonnie A. Lindsey, age 77, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at his residence.  Lonnie was a 1961 graduate of Larue County High School; a proud member of the Pipefitters and Plumbers Local 502; and an avid hunter and fisherman.  Lonnie was the true definition of a family man, and loved spending time with his wife, boys and grandchildren.      Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Mary...

     Mr. Claude Aloysius Mattingly, age 65, of Battletown, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at his daughter’s residence.  Claude’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and cooking for them on the grill.      Claude was preceded in death by his son, Corey Mattingly; his father, Francis Mattingly; his grandson, Brycen Howard; and his great grandson, Jaden Naputi.  He is survived by seven children, Brandy...

Mr. Samuel David King, age 35, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at his residence. He was born June 15, 1985 in Elizabethtown, KY. Samuel was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jack and Linda King; his maternal grandparents, William B. and Jean Scott; and two aunts, Susan King and Jeannie Dooley.  He is survived by his parents, David King and Joanie King; his sister, Stephanie Bissell and her husband, Chris; two nephews, Zachary and Logan...

Ronald Lane Willis, age 74, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in Louisville, KY.  He was born on September 18, 1946 to the parents of Alex Willis and Laura Elaine Sledge. He was a SGT in the United States Army where he served proudly. While in the Army he served as a SGT Intel Specialist. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Sharpshooter Medal. He received an Honorable discharge from the Army in 1968. Upon discharge from the Army, he...