All Obituaries

Mr. James F. Stiff, age 92, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at All About Homes Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 21, 1930, the son of James Estel and Mary Engelbert (Hardesty) Stiff.  Mr. Stiff was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.  He retired from Olin Chemical after 32 years of service and was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 502.  He had many interests, but especially enjoyed playing...

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ervin, age 79, of Ekron, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at her residence.  Mary was born September 19, 1942, in Oldham County. Mary was preceded in death by two children, Harold Ervin and Alice Lee Hoskins.  She is survived by her husband, Harold Ervin; two children, Melissa Jaggers and her boyfriend, Brack Waterman, and Michael Ervin; four grandchildren, Chris and Caitlyn Jaggers and Lenora and Matthew Hoskins; and her great granddaughter, Ariana...

Mrs. Kimberly Carol Kessinger, age 51, of Vine Grove, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.  Kim was born November 5, 1970, the daughter of Chester Ray and Sue Carolyn (Cauley) Hullett.  She was a 1988 graduate of Meade County High School.  Kim also earned her bachelor’s degree from Murray State University and continued on to receive her Masters and Rank 1 from Western Kentucky University.  She was a longtime teacher...

Mr. Paul Garth Ledford, age 84, of Irvington, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the Eastern Star Home in Louisville, KY.  Paul was born June 7, 1938, the son of Scott and Florence (Peck) Ledford.  He spent his life driving a truck and taking care of his family.  Paul was a member of Irvington Baptist Church; the Irvington Masonic Lodge; and Teamsters Local 89. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Paul Lee Ledford; three brothers, Edmond, Reed and...

Mr. Thomas E. Meadows, age 66, of Battletown, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his residence.  Tom was born September 28, 1955, the son of John Edward and Gertrude Verneal (Gentry) Meadows.  He retired from Ford Motor Company after 35 years of Service.  Tom was a member of United Auto Workers 862; of Eagle Scout Troop 195; DeMolay; Wolf Creek Baptist Church; and the Meade County Cattleman’s Association. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Meadows;...

     Mrs. Shirley Ann Faust, age 87, of Concordia, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at her residence.  She was born August 29, 1934, the daughter of Edward Phillip and Rose Elizabeth (Volpert) Schneider.  Shirley was a member of St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church.  She loved to travel with her girls, play bingo, go to the casino, garden and spend time with her family.   She always had a Sunday meal...

Mrs. Donna Maria “Ole Maw” Fackler, age 71, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Kensington Center in Elizabethtown, KY. Mrs. Fackler was born September 12, 1950, the daughter of Hubert Ray and Elizabeth Mahoney Goodlett. Donna was an avid reader and was formerly the Children’s Program Coordinator at the Meade County Public Library. Donna was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Jan Cornett. She is survived by four sons, Troy Fackler,...

Mrs. Betty S. Hardesty, age 84, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at her residence.  Mrs. Hardesty was born January 31, 1938, the daughter of Wallace and Hattie (Hardesty) Frakes.  Betty was a parishioner at Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Church where she was always willing to donate her time volunteering for the fish fries, or any other church mission.  She started her work life at Standard Oil, and then continued as a longtime bookkeeper for Fred...

Mr. Patrick Shawn Stivers, age 56, of Brandenburg, KY passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at his residence.  Shawn was the owner of Fashion Floors in Ekron, KY, and an avid car enthusiast.  Shawn was also a long time member and Deacon of Buck Grove Baptist Church. Shawn was preceded in death by his son, Jordan Scott Stivers.  He is survived by his wife, Jenni Stivers; three children, Brandon Cole (Sara) Stivers, Katie (Tanner) Wilson and Shelby Phelps; two grandchildren,...

Ms. Sandra Kay McCully, age 66, of Irvington, KY, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at her residence. Sandra was born November 11, 1955, the daughter of Eddie and Shirley Ann (Wilcox) Harris. Ms. McCully is preceded in death by her parents; her grandmother, Mildred Lawson Dukette; and her great grandparents, Richard and Ollie Lawson. She is survived by two daughters, Missy O’Neil and Tonia O’Neil; two granddaughters, Paige Shelman and Hailey Shelman; and one great...