All Obituaries

Richard “Ricky” Robert Lampson, 50, of Vine Grove, KY passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at Norton Hospital, Louisville, KY.   Mr. Lampson was a graduate of North Hardin High School and the University of Louisville. He was an eagle scout, a park ranger and substitute school teacher for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry R. Lampson. Survivors include: His mother, Merlinde Lampson of Vine Grove, KY; one brother, John Lampson of Elizabethtown, KY; one...

Earnest H. Jones, 71, of Radcliff, KY passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Jones was born in Forrest City, AR on August 26, 1947 to the late James & Julia Jones, Sr.. He was retired from the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Julia Jones, Sr.; and four brothers, Will Jones, Herman Jones, Johnny Jones, and James Jones, Jr. Survivors include: His loving wife of forty nine years, Mary Jones of Radcliff, KY; four children, Kimetha...

Rita Harrell, 82, of Radcliff, KY passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Harrell was a member of the Main Post Chapel, Fort Knox, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Harrell. Survivors include: Her Sister-in-law, Eddie Mae Harris, of Huntsville, AL. A host of nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 PM, Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Kentucky Veterans...

Georgia Mae Kennedy (Black), 78, of Radcliff, KY passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Signature of North Hardin.   She was preceded in death by a daughter, Darlean Black. Survivors include: Two children, Cindy Watson & her husband, Jody of Vine Grove, KY, Felix Black of Louisville, KY; two grandchildren, Eddie Clark, Haley Watson; one great granddaughter, Ella Grace Clark; and one sister, Odessa Smoot & her husband, Mason. A graveside service for Mrs. Kennedy will...

Arthur "Bud" Silber, Jr., 80, of Vine Grove, KY passed away at the Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Mr. Silber was retired from the United States Air Force with twenty years of service and having served in the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Silber. Survivors include one son, John Silber (Trisha) of Vine Grove, KY; one daughter, Marianne Rafferty (Ian) of Los Angeles, CA; four grandchildren, Christopher Silber, Randy...

Martene Sophie Youart, 91, of Flaherty, KY passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Youart was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Flaherty, KY and had retired from Civil Service, Fort Knox, KY. Her other memberships include: past state president for Military Order of the Cootie, V.F.W. Auxiliary #10281, Vine Grove, KY, and she served on the Foster Care Review Board for Meade County, KY.   She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Youart; one...

Kathryn Sue “Kitty” Sparks, 88, formerly of Vine Grove, KY passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. Mrs. Sparks was a successful business owner in the Vine Grove and Flaherty area during the 1960’s. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Rufolo; and a grandson, Andy Baker. Survivors include: Four children, Vicki Hall & her husband, Mike of Louisville, KY, Harvey A. Baker, III of Stuart, FL, Diane Lewis & her husband, Bill of Bowling Green, KY, Richard...

Ernest Matthew Heinen, 53, of Vine Grove KY, passed away at the Robley Rex Veteran’s Hospital in Louisville Sunday the 24th of February 2019.  Mr. Heinen was a decorated United States Army Veteran who served as a Tanker in the Gulf War. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Peer Peters Gandil, Matthew & Margaret Rechner, Ernest & Margaret Heinen; two aunts, Alice Marciani, Fran Heinen; two uncles, PFC Robert P Gandil "Godfather" and Herbert...

Richard E. Goldsmith, 53, of Radcliff, KY passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, KY. Survivors include: His wife, Rebekah Goldsmith; one daughter, Tabitha Goldsmith; one son, David Goldsmith all of Radcliff, KY; and a host of family & friends. A memorial service for Mr. Goldsmith will be held at 5:30 PM, Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Elizabethtown Church of Christ, 1211 Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown, KY.

Barney T. DeJarnette, 71, of Guston, KY passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at his residence. Mr. DeJarnette was retired from Civil Service, Fort Knox, KY with forty years of service. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era and was a game warden for Fort Knox for over seventeen years. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Bob, Lois, Phyllis, and Don. Survivors include: His wife of fifty years, Elena Smith; two sons, Randall T. DeJarnette, Scott DeJarnette;...