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1956
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2020
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Arthur Mattingly Obituary
He was born Dec. 23, 1956 in New Hope. He was an employee of Komastu Mining (formerly Joy Mining) in Lebanon. He was the former owner of the old Mattingly Food Mart, which he operated for 24 years. He was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by: his father and mother, Joseph Linton "Bunk" and Elizabeth Lillian Newton Mattingly; three sisters, Rose Marie Mattingly, Janet Cissell, and Ann Mattingly; and two brothers, Anthony Gerard Mattingly and Francis Gerald "Flood" Mattingly.
Survivors include: his wife of 44 years, Carlene Sims Mattingly; two sons, Arthur Lee Mattingly Jr. of Bardstown and Andy Mattingly (Angela) of New Hope; two daughters, Rachael Gootee (Jason) of Loretto and Kayla Newton (Blake) of New Hope; 10 grandchildren, Abby Hicks, Nevah Hutchins, Bentley Mattingly, Linkin Mattingly, Tylor Gootee, Alexis Gootee, Cameron Gootee, Landon Newton, Emily Newton, and Henry Newton; one great-grandson, Collin Brady; seven sisters, Sarah Hutchins (Howard) of Loretto, Marlene and Patty Mattingly (Walt Becker), both of New Hope, Norma O'Daniel (Jerry) and Mary Ann Riggs (Jackie), all of Bardstown, Margaret Reece (Mike) of Louisville and Theresa Mullen (John), all of Greenville; seven brothers, Joe Mattingly (Rose), Jude Mattingly, Charlie Mattingly (Sheann) and Bill Mattingly (Sabra), all of Bardstown, Bernie Mattingly (Janie) of Loretto, Larry Mattingly (Doris) of Bloomfield and Steve Mattingly (P.J.), all of New Hope.
Private graveside services were held at Saint Vincent de Paul Cemetery in New Hope with a funeral Mass to be held later. Rev. Matthew Hardesty will officiate.
Pallbearers were Arthur Mattingly Jr., Andy Mattingly, Jason Gootee, Blake Newton, and Tyler Gootee.
Mattingly Funeral Home, Loretto, was in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Mattingly
Junie, Carolyn and Alan Mattingly of Mattingly Funeral Home
April 28, 2020
You have our sympathies.
Allen Sims
April 28, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Arthur was a good man I thought the world of him he will be missed by many God bless you all! Allen,Robin and Carmen Sims
Peggy Downs
April 27, 2020
Sorry for your loss to the family, my heart and prayers go out to all of you. Kayla Newton, Francis Mattingly, Andy Mattingly.
Freda Humphrey
April 27, 2020
I am so sorry Carlene. Arthur was a good man. You are in my thoughts.
Sandy O'Bryan
April 27, 2020
Carlene you and the family have our deepest sympathy. Such a good man. God Bless you all.
Debbie Hill
April 27, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy to all of the family and loved ones. God Bless you all and may He comfort you during this most difficult time.
Jamie and mike Thompson
April 27, 2020
Carlene and kids
So sorry for your loss I thought the world of Arthur he was a great guy he was a dam good leader I was hoping he would come back to the ball park and take his positions back was dam good at I and everyone followed him may he rest in peAce
Tressa Gribbins
April 27, 2020
I am so sorry for ur loss prayers to u all
Alison Clark
April 27, 2020
We have known Arthur our whole life. He was a wonderful friend. Our deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Steve and Judy Thompson
April 27, 2020
You have our sympathy. Just want you to know how much Steve enjoyed talking to Arthur from the days at the store and anytime he saw him.
Judy Scholl
April 27, 2020
You were always so kind and helpful to work with. Will greatly miss working with you. May God open his merciful and loving heart to you and comfort your family. Will have Masses offered for your soul.
Jeffrey Leete
April 27, 2020
Thoughts and prayers for your family in these difficult times. GOD Bless you all.
Chuck Brothers
April 26, 2020
At a time when no words will heal, I send my deepest sympathy! A loving heart an offering for your loss. A kind word to ease your pain. A hand to hold for strength. A cloth to dry your tears. My friendship in your time of sorrow!
Carla Ruley
April 26, 2020
Carlene so very sorry to hear about Arthur's passing. Hate that I can't come to funeral home. You are in my thought and prayers.
Lisa Qualls
April 26, 2020
I am sorry for you and your family loss
Jacalyn Spalding
April 26, 2020
Sorry for your loss he was a great man. Will be missed my many.
Renee Clan/clark
April 26, 2020
I have known Arthur my whole life. He was always a very nice kind man towards me. Never forget him owning new hope store where he was so dedicated to. Was shocked when he sold. Thought he'd own it forever. R.I.P
April 26, 2020
I've known Arthur most of my life. I worked with him at Joy Mining. I will always remember the Christmas parties he would have at the store. He was one of the good ones. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Kevin and Dora Bickett
Dottie (Owens) and Chuck Gebhart
April 26, 2020
Im so sorry. Our prayers and love are with all of you dear friends.
Karen Isaacs
April 26, 2020
Im just heartbroken for the family. Many thoughts and prayers.
Lois, pat Mattinghly
April 26, 2020
So sorry for your loss
Irene Carter
April 26, 2020
So sorry for the lost of your brother. He was a good man. He was always good to my sons.
Melissa Inman
April 26, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nathan Williamson
April 26, 2020
He was a good man with a heart of gold... May the Lord our God wrap his everloving arms around Carlene,Arthur, Andy, Rachael and Kayla
Dennis Draper
April 26, 2020
Arthur was a good man and I enjoyed working with him. You are in my thoughts
Carrie Hutchins
April 26, 2020
Sending prayers and hugs for you all. Love, Carrie ❤
Jeff Sims
April 26, 2020
I'm saddened to hear the passing of Arthur may the Lord have him wrapped in his loving embrace and grant him peace and eternal rest in Jesus name I pray. Continued prayers for Carlene and the entire family
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