All Obituaries

Mrs. Mary Helen Clark Wibbels, age 87, of Elizabethtown, KY, formerly of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at the Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Wibbels was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin A. and Nettie Pearl Thompson Pipes; her husband, Robert F. Wibbels; her brother, James Pipes; and two sisters, Margaret Burton and Mildred Thomas. She is survived by two sons, Joseph E. Sonner, and his wife, Sherida, Louisville, KY, Ronnie S....

Mr. Tom Wooldridge, age 73, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, IN. Tom was born January 23, 1945, the son of James Henry and Mary Loreta Mudd Wooldridge. He was an enthusiast of old cars and loved watching NASCAR. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Jim White, and a sister-in-law, Helen Stanley. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Lois Knott Wooldridge; four children,...

Mr. Russ Damon Tucker, age 57, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville, KY. Russ enjoyed riding and working on his Harley’s. He was also an avid fisherman. Russ was preceded in death by his wife, Paula Tucker; his mother, Wilma Ridgway Tucker; and his brother, Jeff Tucker. He is survived by two sons, Daniel D. Tucker and Jesse L. Tucker, both of Brandenburg, KY; his father, Floyd Tucker, Ekron, KY; and his brother,...

Mrs. Carolyn Anne Bilbrey Ritchie, 79, of Big Spring, KY, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at her residence. She was a member of the Rainbows and Eastern Star and was the former program assistant of the ASCS Office in Brandenburg, and then Executive Director of Northeast Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Ritchie. Mrs. Ritchie is survived by five children, Joseph Anthony (Glenda) Ritchie, Big Spring, KY, Lorrie Jo (Terry) Young, Custer, KY, Terry Lynne (David)...

Mr. Steven Wayne Durbin, age 54, of Guston, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at his residence. Steven was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Ann Durbin; a brother, Kevin Wade Durbin; his paternal grandparents, John Arvin and Thelma Durbin; and his maternal grandparents, Lester and Virginia Poole. He is survived by his father, Wade Durbin, Guston, KY; three sisters, Robin Faye Thomas, Guston, KY, Mary Ann Brown, Elizabethtown, KY, Sandy Durbin, New York; a brother, Brian...

Mr. Ray A. Dutton, Sr., age 87, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. Mr. Dutton was a member of Ekron Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon for many years. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, John Russell and Mary Katherine Stangle Dutton; his loving wife of 63 years, Acenia Lurene Dutton; and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by five children, Ray A. (Valorie) Dutton, Jr., Karen Faye (David) Harris,...

Mr. Billy Joe “Lockwood” Clarkson, age 58, of Ekron, KY, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2018, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. Lockwood loved to hunt, fish and play pool. He was a kind and giving soul who was loved by everyone in the community. Lockwood was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Lee and Margaret Banks Clarkson; a sister, Margaret “Lou” Clarkson; two brothers, William Dean Clarkson and Willie Sherman Clarkson; and a nephew, Darren...

Mr. Gary Keith Burnett, age 56, of Flaherty, KY, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018, from injuries sustained in automobile accident. Gary served his country as a SFC in the United States Army National Guard, being deployed in Iraq for over fourteen months. Gary loved his guns and was a member of the NRA. He was currently working as a Security Guard for U.S. Security Associates; and was formerly employed by Kentucky MATES . Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Leroy and...

Mr. Kevin Lee Owens, Sr., age 61, of Guston, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at his residence. Kevin was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Owens; a sister, Karen Owens; and a brother, Kim Owens. He is survived by three sons, Chris, Kevin, Jr. and Dustin Owens; 10 grandchildren; three brothers, Kenny, Keith and Kerry Owens; and a sister, Kathy Armstrong. A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at the chapel...

Mr. Paul Lewis Mattingly, age 78, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at University of Louisville Hospital. Mr. Mattingly enjoyed various hobbies that included woodworking, farming, tinkering with tractors, working puzzles and reading. His strongest attribute however, was his strong faith and love of his family. He practiced both each morning as he sat at his kitchen table praying for each of his kids, grandkids and of course, his loving wife of 57 years, Brenda....