Local Obituaries for New Castle and Eminence, KY
Joseph Wayne Martin
Mar 11, 2026
Joseph Wayne Martin, age 61 of Pleasureville passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Joseph started working at American Emblem at age 18 right out of High School and then worked his way up, even thru the purchase of Black & Decker. He continued working as long as he could until MS made it impossible. He retired as a Maintenance Supervisor...
Robert "Robby" H. Reynolds
Mar 1, 2026
Robert “Robby” H. Reynolds passed away suddenly Sunday March 1, 2026.
Robby was a loving husband and father. He was a dedicated worker and Supervisor for 22 years at Hussey Fabricated products.
He enjoyed cooking for his family, going to Broadway musicals with his girls, family game nights, trips away with his wife, spending time outdoors and playing video games with his daughter.
His...
Raymond Lee "Ray" Cundiff
Feb 25, 2026
Raymond Lee “Ray” Cundiff, age 79 of Pendleton passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Ray was construction worker and was a pool installer. He enjoyed playing cards and working on old cars. He was the son of the late Robert & Florence (Browning) Cundiff. Ray was raised by an awesome foster couple, Mr. & Mrs. Stairs. He was preceded in...
Sonny Briley
Feb 25, 2026
Sonny Briley, age 86 of Eminence passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Sonny was a Vietnam Navy Veteran; a member of Pt. Pleasant Christian Church and retired from Ford Motor Company. He was also member of the Henry County Rod & Gun Club and a proud member of AA for 24 years. He especially enjoyed his fishing and watching his...
Bruce Edward Payton
Feb 19, 2026
Bruce Edward Payton, age 65, of Campbellsburg, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was the son of the late Woodrow and Harriett Payton.
Bruce was a carpenter by trade, but his passion was hunting and fishing. Nothing made him happier than a big mess of fish that he could fry up and share with his friends and family. Bruce was...
Martha Frances Elston
Feb 19, 2026
Martha Frances Elston, age 92 of New Castle passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026. She was a member of the Mt. Gilead Church. Martha was the daughter of the late Rube & Helen (Jones) Troxell and was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Elston; son, Steve Elston; brother, Richard Troxell and niece, Frances Troxell.
Survived By:
Son: Tony Elston (Mary Ann)
Grandchildren:...
Phillip L. Brierly, Sr.
Feb 14, 2026
Phillip L. Brierly, Sr., age 76 of Smithfield passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was a Sawyer with CA Gardner Veneer for several years. He loved woodworking, auctions, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Phillip was the son of the late George & Myrtle Brierly and was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Noel Brierly; two...
Doris (Maddox) Grigsby
Feb 6, 2026
Doris (Maddox) Grigsby, age 72 of Eminence, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Doris was a faithful member of the Pleasureville Baptist Church. She loved farming and babysitting. She was the daughter of the late William Robert & Hattie Lee (Hardin) Maddox and was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert “Bobby” Grigsby; a sister, Lena Stivers and two...
Steven E. Lyons
Feb 4, 2026
Steven E. “Stevie” Lyons, Sr, age 67 of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Steven was preceded in death by his father, Frances Lyons and brothers, Sydney, Harry, Frances, Jr. & Wayne Lyons. He was a faithful member of the Cemetery Hill Church of Christ. He enjoyed woodworking and making things. He loved writing poetry and was a great motivational...
Linda (Allnutt) Purvis
Feb 3, 2026
Linda Allnutt Purvis, age 83 of Eminence, passed away on Tuesday, February 3rd. Linda was a teacher, working at Pleasureville and Campbellsburg Elementary Schools, and finishing her career at Henry County Middle School. Linda was a 1960 graduate of Eminence High School where she was on the varsity cheerleading squad and involved in multiple clubs. Linda also participated in beauty pageants,...
Logan Jewell DeWitt
Feb 2, 2026
Logan Jewell DeWitt, age 9, passed away on Monday, February 2, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 28, 2017, Logan brought joy, laughter, and kindness to everyone who was blessed enough to encounter her, if even for a moment.
Logan had a spirit of joy and a heart overflowing with love and spitfire responses. Her positive personality effortlessly captured...
Frances (Tiller) Jackson
Jan 31, 2026
Frances (Tiller) Jackson, age 86 of Eminence passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. Frances babysit for many kids throughout the community for 30+ years. She loved her dogs and taking care of her flowers. She was the daughter of the late Herbert & Sylvia (Craig) Tiller and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Jackson
Survived by:
Daughter: Patricia Payne of...
Josh A. Olson
Jan 26, 2026
Josh A. Olson, age 35 of Smithfield passed away Monday, January 26, 2026. Josh loved watching wrestling and was a true die-hard Bengals fan. He also loved everything about rollercoasters. He especially loved being a dad.
Survived by:
Wife: Kaity (Skeen) Olson of Smithfield
Daughters: Gwen & Athena Olson of Smithfield
Parents: Michael & Julie Olson of Louisville
Brother: Noah Olson of Louisville
Sister: Emily “Em”...
Levi Gordon
Jan 24, 2026
Levi J. Gordon, age 91 of Eminence passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was an Army Veteran and a member of Eminence Baptist Church. Levi was a Greens Keeper at the Henry County Country Club for several years. He also enjoyed golfing & playing pool. He was in the Eminence High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Levi was the son...
Wilbur Arington
Jan 23, 2026
Wilbur Taylor Arington, age 96 of Smithfield, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026. Wilbur attended Henry Christian Church & Bedford Springs Church. He was a life long farmer; enjoyed his cattle farming, watching Old Western movies and dancing. He worked for the State Hwy Road Dept; also hauled feed for Smithfield Mill; drove a school bus & milk truck for several...
Carl "Buster" Hall, Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
Carl “Buster” Hall, Jr. age 68 of New Castle passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026. He worked at Henry County Road Department for over 20 years. He was a member of Restoration Life Church. He loved riding his Harley Davidson, gardening, farming and woodworking. He especially enjoyed seeing the girls at Deli-Plus. Carl was the son of the late Carl Owen...
John Edward "Happy" Pollard
Jan 21, 2026
John Edward “Happy” Pollard of Eminence, KY, passed away at home with his family by his side on January 21, 2026. Happy was born in Eminence, KY on March 10, 1931.
He was preceded in death by his father, Julius Orr Pollard; his mother and daddy, Anna Cyrene Mattingly Stivers and Franklin Pearce Stivers; along with two sisters, Gladys Beck and...
Larry B. Ramsey
Jan 20, 2026
Larry B. Ramsey, age 70 of Pendleton passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was a native of Trimble County. Larry was the Manager at Lake Jericho for 40+ years. He was an avid UK Wildcat Fan. He loved traveling, camping, mowing on his Scag and eating at Chinese Buffets. He especially loved sitting by a campfire listening to music with...
Shirley Sills
Jan 16, 2026
Shirley Sills, age 95 of LaGrange passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. Shirley was a native of Saginaw, Michigan. She was an Educator and a director of Special Education for 24 years in Oldham County. She was a former President of the Henry County Historical Society and a member of LaGrange Christian Church. She was the daughter of the late...
David E. Woodrum
Jan 7, 2026
David E. Woodrum, age 60 passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026. David was a heavy equipment operator for several years. He was the son of the late Arnold Edmond & Pansy (Viers) Woodrum. David enjoyed playing music, fishing, hunting and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Survived by:
Wife: Michelle (Mahoney) Woodrum of New Castle
Daughters: Ashley Woodrum of Louisville, Brittany Holcomb of New Castle and Tiffany...
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