A2 The Kentucky Standard Wednesday, April 17, 2024 OBITUARIES Paul Franklin Thurman, 86 Paul Franklin Thurman, 86, of Bardstown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024, with family by his side at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. He was born on Jan. 23, 1938 in Samuels to the late Owen and Carlene Loveland Thurman. Paul worked for KY Solite in Shepherdsville, was a lifelong member of St. Gregor Catholic Church, where he was on the bereavement committee and helped with the church picnic.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Paul loved fishing, hunting, mushroom and turkey hunting. He was an avid gardener, liked taking walks, and loved to go riding in his golf cart. Paul loved to cook chicken soup, play the guitar, old countr music and family gatherings.
He loved saying the rosar ever night. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Wilson Thurman; a daughter, Cindy Thurman; sisters, Martha Cahoe, Kathleen Faulkner, Gonda Thompson, Mar Thurman and Lina Cundiff; and his brothers, Jim and Larr Thurman. Paul is sur vived by three sons, Bill (Donna) Thurman, Kenny (Sandy) Thurman and Michael (Lisa) Thurman, all of Bardstown; his daughter, Patty (David) Martin of Bardstown; his sisters, Carolyn Downs and Kathy Spalding, both of Bardstown; a brother, Joe Thurman of Bardstown; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 19, at St.
Gregory The Great Catholic Church, with the Rev. Kien Nguyen celebrant. Interment will be in St. Gregory Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 18, from 3 to 8 p.m.
with evening prayers and from a.m. Friday, April 19, at Hough- lin-Greenwell Funeral Home. Contributions can be made to St. Gregory The Great Church or School. Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Smith, 85 Joseph Smith, 85, a resident of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He dedicated 28 years to working for Transport Releasing Company in Louisville. Harold was a loyal member of a 12-step program where his strength, compassion and wisdom touched the lives of many. He had 52 years of continuous sobriety, lived by his favorite saying, had a drink all embracing the principle of day at a in every aspect of his life. He was a good Samaritan, always going above and beyond, showing kindness and support whenever needed, regardless of the circ*mstances.
His willingness to go the extra mile made a meaningful difference in the lives of others, whether it was offering a listening ear or simply being there for someone in need. Harold also enjoyed going to auctions, collecting antiques, working on cars, riding his Schwinn bicycle and spending time with his faithful companion, Girl He was preceded in death by his parents, Hughie and Margaret Miles Smith, of Culvertown; his son, Jeffrey Smith; two brothers, Danny Smith and Kenny Smith; and two sisters, Mary Lois McFelia and Joyce Anne Smith. He is survived by his devoted wife of over 60 years, Patsy Cecil Smith, of Elizabethtown; two sons, Jimmy Smith (Melissa) and Jason Smith (Heidi), along with his two daughters, Stephanie Cottrell (Kevin), and Melanie Whitlock (Barry). He was lovingly known as to 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown on Thursday, April 18, from 4 to 8 p.m., continuing Friday, April 19, at 10 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be noon on Friday, April 19, at St. James Catholic Church with burial immediately following at St. James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his two favorite charities American Red Cross and St.
Jude Hospital in his memory. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Barbara Helen Cecil, 81 Barbara Helen Cecil, 81, of Bardstown, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Flaget Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1943, in Nelson County. She was employed as a teacher from 1970-2005 at DeSales High School in Louisville, and was a resident of Nazareth Village II, since 2010.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Thomas Cecil and Agnes Gondola Bartley Cecil; and two sisters, Debbie Ann Cecil and Janice Carol Cecil. She is sur vived by her brother, John Richard (Bernice) Cecil a niece, Melinda Cecil-Morrison; a nephew, John Richard Cecil and a great-niece, Shelby Morrison, all of Bardstown. Her graveside ser vice will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at St. Joseph Cemeter y.
Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Barlow Funeral Home. Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Keith Edward Ferguson, 64 Keith Edward Ferguson, 64, of Boston, died Monday, April 8, 2024, from complications of multiple myeloma. He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Ferguson; his parents, Ed and Sue Ferguson; and a brother, Brian Ferguson.
He is sur vived by his wife, Lesia Ferguson; his son, Jon Ferguson; a daughter-in-law, Heather Ferguson; two grandsons, Kaleb and Hunter Ferguson; his sister, Pam (Byron) Jennings; and many loving family members. A private celebration of life will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memor to Flaget Memorial Foundation or Flaget Cancer Center. Bardstown to the next Crowe explained the Board began its nation- wide search several months ago, bringing in candidates from across the countr for the role. In a press release, Phelps was praised for her wealth of experience and a proven track record in the tourism industr y.
They wrote it was her passion and dedication that made her the perfect fit for the role. We some pretty rigorous inter views over the past four weeks, and we nar- rowed it down from six to four to Crowe said. final two, Stacey Phelps was one of them. Stacey has been a leader in this office over the past year since the transition has taken place. made some great chang- es.
accepted some hard challenges. She has risen to the occasion. done it with integri- ty, transparency and hon- esty. We just felt like she was the one to lead the Phelps said she got her love of tourism from working alongside Steve Hardin 25 years ago, teaching her ever ything needed to know about the industr y. She said Hardin, alongside recent- ly retired former Nelson County Economic Devel- opment Agency Presi- dent Kim Huston, have been mentors to her and taught her more than she could ever learn.
excited to see where she can take us in the coming years here in Bardstown to take us to the next level, which is where we need to Crowe added not only grateful she lives here, but she loves it a i the rest of the Bard- stown Tourism team is an essential part of what they do and she said she cannot wait to continue the work they have been doing together. The news of selection for the role was met with cheers from the team, with many embracing Phelps upon hearing the news. She said she is lucky to work alongside a great group of people for a common goal. work so close together on so many dif- ferent projects and they are family to me, at this she added. spend more time with them than I do my fam- ily.
I watch them ever day and I see how grown since I star ted here and I love that. I love their enthusiasm. I love their excitement. I love that they love Bard- stown as much as I do. I think you see it in every- thing that we do, from events we host.
We all do it because we love Bard- stown. not even a job to us anymore. invested here and I just wait to see going to PHELPS FROM PAGE A1 COMMUNITY NOTES NEW Fairfield Board of Adjustment Fairfield Board of Adjustment will have a special public hearing and meeting at 9 a.m. April 19 at Fairfield City Hall, 103 W. Main St.
Items on the agenda include Application Jacob William and Sierra Emrich Hamm have filed an application for a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 400 West Main Street, Fairfield. for the HEALTH of 5K Nelson County Community Clinic will host its annual 5K Saturday, April 20, at 8 a.m. at Spalding Hall, Xavier Drive in Bardstown. Proceed will benefit the clinic. The funding is obtained through grant writing, private donations, and fundraising.
Call the Nelson County Community Clinic if you have any questions (502) 349-5990. Northeast Nelson Fire District to have pancake breakfast Northeast Nelson Fire District will have a pancake breakfast 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at 130 Perry St. in Bloomfield. Dine-in or carryout and delivery available.
All proceeds will go to Crusade for Children. CASA of Lincoln Trail Charity Golf Scramble CASA of the Lincoln Trail will host its annual golf scramble fundraiser on April 21 at My Old Kentucky Home Golf Course. The event is open to experienced golfers and newcomers alike to support cause locally. Ticket prices range from $100 for an individual and $400 for a team with donation challenges throughout the day. Donations of all sizes are appreciated and valued.
Register or donate at charitygolfscramble.rsvpify. New Haven canning class The City of New Haven and Long Branch Saloon will host a canning class at Barry Hall on Sunday, April 21 at noon. This class is free and will be about learning the basics of canning. Call City Hall at 549-3177 if you have any questions. Nelson County High School Night of the Arts NCHS will host its annual Night of the Arts on April 25 from 5 p.m.
to 7p.m. The program will showcase all of forms of arts from NCHS students within the hall and the auditorium from visual art to theater to band. The event is free and open to NCHS community. Nelson County Retired Teachers Association The NCRTA luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 25, at The Nelson County Public Library Main Campus on 201 Cathedral Manor in Bardstown. The luncheon will begin in conference room at noon.
If you would like to come early and socialize, the room will be open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be $10 with a choice of turkey or chicken salad sandwich box. NC retiree Stephanie Clayton will be the guest speaker. Please RSVP at hotmail.com. Kite flying rally Bardstown Parks and Recreation will have a free kite-flying rally 10 a.m.
Saturday, April 27 at the recreation center, 330 Xavier Drive. Bring your kite and show off your skills. A free kite to decorate and fly while supplies last. Door prizes will be drawn. Run for the Gold 5K On May 11 starting at 8 a.m.
in Downtown Bardstown, Creek Elementary School will host Run for the Gold 5K, benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Entry Fee for the 5K is $30 and entry for the Dash is $15 with proceeds going directly to the Make-A- Wish Foundation. To register or more information visit https://runsignup.com/ AtticusGoing fortheGoldMakeaWish5K Bardstown Main Street Golf Scramble Bardstown Main Street will have a golf scramble Friday, May 31, at Maywood Country Club in Bardstown. Team of four cost is $420 and includes four mulligans, green fees with a cart, lunch provided by Maywood, two drink tickets per team member and a swag bag. Registration begins at 7 a.m.
with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. For more information and to register, contact Randi Mouser at (502) 275-9657 or bardstownmainstreet.com New Haven bunco fundraiser The City of New Haven will host a bunco fundraiser on Saturday, May 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Barry Hall. It will be co-ed. The money raised will be used for the City Park.
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