Mattingly Funeral Home

11/01/2026

Adam Douglas Edelen, 40, of Loretto, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, peacefully at his home, with family and friends. View full obituary on our website.

11/01/2026

Gerald Campbell “Jerry” Abell, Sr., 68, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at Spring View Hospital. View full obituary on our website.

10/28/2026

Edward William O’Bryan, 73, passed away on October 27, 2026 at Bardstown Health and Rehabilitation. Born February 13, 1953, he was known for his sense of humor, quiet generosity, and unapologetic opinions. Edward worked as a brick and stone mason, a profession he loved and excelled in. He was a member of the Catholic faith and found joy in the simple things — a morning coffee, time with family, a cold b**r and a well-told story. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his son, James (Jim) O'Bryan, mother; Ruby O’Bryan, and brother; Paul O’Bryan.

He is survived by his father, Charles A. O’Bryan; two brothers, Charles O’Bryan (Jo Kaye) and Joseph O’Bryan, and two sisters, Lucy Greenwell and Marietta Rutledge (Frank). His son, Kelly O’Bryan, daughter, Brooke Smoak, eight grandchildren, eight nieces and nephews. Also left to cherish his memory are his extended family, the Lanham's, who cared for him as their own.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 104 Church street, New Hope. Rev. A. Biju Chathely, C.M.I. will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The visitation is 5-8 pm Friday and 9-10:30 am Saturday at Mattingly Funeral Home 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

10/17/2026

Bobby Joe Brady, 77, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Cooper Trail Assisted Living. Born June 24, 1949, in Marion County, he was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from General Electric after 36 years of service. Bobby loved tinkering with and restoring steam engines and tractors. He also enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles, and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal Lynn Brady who died July 7, 2023; his parents, Charles Everett and Mary Catherine Beavers Brady; one brother, Joseph Curtis Brady.

Survivors include five brothers, Henry Louis Brady (Phyllis) of Summerville, James Benedict Brady (Shiela) of Raywick, Andrew Brady and Ricky Brady (Clarita), both of Lebanon, and Leo Brady of Raywick; five sisters, Betty Kirkland of Lebanon, Mary Lois Vize (Frank) of Springfield, Ann Bright of Lebanon, Jenny Brady of Bardstown, and Wanda Reeves of Burgin; several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Saint Charles Catholic Church, 675 Highway 327, Lebanon. Very Rev. Scott J. Wimsett, V.F. will officiate. Interment will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery where the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct full military honors.

The visitation is 4-8 pm Tuesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

Memorials may go to Hospice of Nelson County.

10/14/2026

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10/12/2026

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09/29/2026

Francis Gerald Smith, 76, of Loretto, passed away peacefully September 27, 2026 surrounded by family. Full obituary can be viewed on our website.

09/28/2026

Sister Marie Lourde Steckler SL died Sept. 23, 2026, at Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky. See full obituary on our website.

09/28/2026

Thomas “Freddie” Willett, 86, of Bardstown, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Norton Hospital in Louisville with all his family by his side. Born September 19, 1940 in Nelson County, he was a Farmer and retired employee of American Fuji Seal. He was a member of Holy Cross Church.

Freddie was a loving and devoted husband, daddy, brother, and pappaw. He loved being with his family and was always there when they needed him. He worked hard to provide for the people he loved, and he cared for them with a compassion they will never forget. Freddie and his wife, Mary Ann, shared 64 years of marriage and were rarely apart. The love and devotion he showed her throughout their life together meant so much to their family. Freddie’s family will remember how deeply he loved them, how faithfully he cared for them, and how much it meant to know they could always count on him.

He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Willett; his parents, Albert and Gertrude Willett; his brothers, Carter and Duck Willett; and his sister, Martha Smith; his daughter-in-law, Pam Willett; one granddaughter, Tasha Douglas.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Ann Willett; his children, Keith (Rhonda) Willett of Loretto, Denise (David) Douglas and Todd (Lynn Mattingly) Willett, all of Greenbriar; His siblings, Carol (Jimmy) Masterson and Jeannie (Frankie) Nalley, all of Louisville, Nancy (Jim) Walters of Hodgenville, Shirley (Larry) Cooper of Lawrenceburg, Ruthie (Larry) Forgie of Pennsylvania, Johnny (Patsy) Willett, Wayne Willett, and Randy Willett, all of New Haven; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 59 New Haven Road, Loretto. Rev. Richard Goodin will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The visitation is 3-8 pm Wednesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

Pallbearers are grandsons, Justin Willett, Derek Willett, Eric Willett, Brandon Willett, Dylan Douglas, Trevor Douglas, and Andrew Smith.

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