All Obituaries

Larry Standiford Smith, age 70, of Hodgenville, passed away, Monday, April 29, 2024, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown. He was retired from Kentucky State Highway Department, he loved to hunt, fish, garden, his roses, celebrating his children’s birthdays, Larry was a very kind soul who loved all his family dearly and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Vicki Gay Smith; a son, Dillon Smith; his parents, Walter and Snowy...

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Joseph Lee Bunch, age 72, of Magnolia, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his residence. A master gardener, he was retired from GE; attended God’s House in Mt. Sherman and loved to hunt and fish. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, John Brown Bunch and Arnetta Worner Bunch and a brother, Billy Bonds. He is survived by three sisters, Elizabeth Vint of Florida, Betty Byrd and Kathy Bunch, both of Willisburg; a brother, James Bunch of Mooresville and several nieces and...

Barbara Gerner, age 79, of Hodgenville, passed away, Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Kensington Manor in Elizabethtown. She loved singing in the senior choir at church, reading, horses and being with her grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Gerner; a daughter, Tamara Brautigan; her parents, Paul Allen and Gladys Oliver Hughes and a brother, Thomas E. Hughes. She is survived by three sisters, Sharon (Gilbert) Richardson and Paula (Kieth) Hughes Richardson, all...

Blake Everette Barnes, age 22, of Elizabethtown, passed away, Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, son, grandson, brother, nephew and cousin. Blake was a proud member of Rolling Fork Fire Department. He was employed by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. He was of Baptist faith and attended Freedom’s Way Church. He is preceded in death by his papaw and mamaw Morgan, his papaw, Sonny Knox, and his uncle, Chad Knox. He is survived by his wife, Addison Barnes;...

Darius Revels, age 32, of Louisville, passed away at his residence. He loved fishing and was a huge sports fan, his favorite teams were the U of K Wildcats and the Miami Hurricanes. Darius also had a big, sweet tooth. Darius was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Earl Sherrard. He is survived by his mother, April (Harry Ditto) Sherrard Revels of Magnolia; his father, Ermus Revels;  two sisters, Amieya Sherrard and Tiersa Revels both of Magnolia; a brother, Octavius...

Craig Terrance Skaggs, age 60, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at University of Louisville Hospital. He was a former manager at Houchens; grocery manager at Walmart in Elizabethtown; was currently employed at Zaxby’s in Elizabethtown. Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Shirley Skaggs. Survivors include a daughter, Ashleigh Skaggs. Cremation was chosen by the family. Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Cindy Baldwin Henson, age 58, of Hodgenville, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at her residence.   She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.   Cindy is survived by her husband, Russell Henson; a daughter, Tiffany (Alberto) Picazo of Edwardsville, Kansas; a son, Brandon (Marissa) Baldwin, of Clarksville Tennessee and seven grandchildren, Zyler Baldwin, Braylee Baldwin, Zoey Baldwin, T.J. Baldwin, Luis Picazo, Eva Picazo and Omar Picazo.   Cindy was...

Russell Leo DeSpain, age 100, of Elizabethtown, passed away, Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville. He was born December 9, 1923, in Howardstown. He was a member of Hardin County First United Baptist Church and retired from Firestone in Elizabethtown. Russell served in the United States Navy on the USS Tennessee during WWII, he was in six major battles. Russell was preceded in death by his by his first wife, Minnie Thompson DeSpain; his second wife, Rosa...

Howard Donald “Donnie” Sutherland, age 84, of Buffalo, passed away, Monday, April 15, 2024, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown. He was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church; a lifelong farmer and cattle hauler and worked at Burbon Stockyards for many years. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Edna Hines Sutherland and a sister, Phyllis Duncan. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Sutherland; a daughter, Deanna (Timmy) Creason; a son, Danny (Sandy)...