All Obituaries

Benjamin Nathaniel “Ben” Peterson, 39, of Rineyville, KY passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at his residence. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 25, 2024 and from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM, Friday, April 26, 2024 at Chism Family Funeral Home, Vine Grove, KY. Funeral services for Mr. Peterson will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, April 26, 2024 at the chapel of Chism Family Funeral Home, Vine Grove, KY. Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic...

Isabelle Mary “Patsy” Jones Blair, 81, of Rineyville, Kentucky passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, in her home surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. A native of Hardin County, Patsy was the daughter of Allie “Casey” and Isabelle Mary “Belle” McDaniel Jones. She was the youngest of ten children and a 1961 graduate of Rineyville High School.  She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She enjoyed memories of her high...

Evelyn Marie (Westberry) Gass born on November 1, 1945 passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, 2024 after a long struggle with dementia at the age of 78 years old. She was a native of Tampa, FL. She is proceeded in death by her parents Lawson and Gertrude Westberry, and siblings Bill and Irene.  She is survived by her husband of 56 years Malcolm Gass and their three boys Malcolm Gass Jr (Leslie), Michael Gass (Jenna) and Matthew Gass (Aimee) along with seven grandchildren...

Guy Steven "Steve" Burnett Passed away peacefully at home Saturday, April 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 76 years old. Born on March 23, 1948 in Vine Grove Ky. Preceded in death by: His parents, Guy Sylvester Burnett and Mary Jane Vessels Burnett, sister Alexis Wathen, brother in laws Richard Fackler and Gordon Jewitt. Survived by his wife of 46 years Gail Burnett, daughter Amanda Burnett Shaw (John) of Vine Grove, KY, grandchildren Miranda Jane...

Ann Ashley, 75, of Vine Grove, KY passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Signature of North Hardin, Radcliff, KY. Ann dedicated two decades of her life to serving others at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, KY She was preceded in death by six siblings, Tony McNew, Ed McNew, Allan McNew, Gaye Paananen, Linda Horton and Sherry Horton. She is survived by her husband, Dean Ashley; one son, Edmond Evans; three great grandchildren, Lee Vincent, Angie Geary, Sky Geary; two sisters,...

Phurbia Faye Bailey, 93, of Vine Grove, KY passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Baptist Health Hardin, Elizabethtown, KY. Mrs. Bailey was retired from Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Fort Knox, KY with 42 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Oliver Bailey. Mrs. Bailey is survived by three children, Edward Bailey Jr., Patricia Ann Brown, Rosalyn M. Smith; several grandchildren, great grandchildren; and a host of extended family &...

Barbara Mae Ellen Shanks Kerfoot, 70, of Elizabethtown went home to the Lord on April 16th, 2024 in her home at Signature Health Care in Elizabethtown surrounded by her family. She was born to Roy Silas Shanks of Kentucky, and Vera Dorothy Upner of London England on May 20, 1953 in Fort Bragg North Carolina. Her father served in the US Army and her mother served in the Royal Air Force and were married in England. She was a child of the King and loved the Lord with all her heart. She...

Margaret Ann “Maggie” Robbins, 81, of Flaherty, KY passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Baptist Health Louisville. Mrs. Robbins was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Flaherty, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Robbins; one daughter, Julie Sanders; her parents, George Thaddeus & Clara Frances Lancaster; three brothers, James T. Lancaster, George Lancaster, Joseph Lancaster; one sister, Betty Robinson. Mrs. Robbins is survived by three...

Garry Wayne McCoy, 74, of Vine Grove, KY passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Baptist Health Hardin, Elizabethtown, KY. Mr. McCoy was a cherished lifelong resident of Vine Grove, KY. Garry's commitment to his hometown was evident through his remarkable tenure with the Civil Service at Fort Knox, where he retired after 30 years of dedicated service. His devotion to his community extended into local politics, where he served with distinction on the Vine Grove City Council for 27 years....

SGM Ronny George Holding, died April 12, 2024, at Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Ronny was born July 18, 1946, in Merksem, Belgium to Raymond Lister Holding and Lisette DeSmet. SGM Holding, a 33-year Army veteran, served in the Vietnam War and Desert Shield. Most of his career was served in Cold War Germany. His awards include the Legion of Merit, 3 Meritorious Service medals, and 4 Army Commendation medals. He was inducted into the Ancient Order of St. Barbara. Following retirement, he earned a...