William "Bill" May
Sep 5, 2026
William “Bill” May, age 96 of Louisville passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026. Bill was a 1949 St. X graduate, photo engraver and a Korean War Army Veteran. He was the son of the late John Coffman & Louise Elizabeth (Doyle) May and preceded in death by his wife, Maureen (Mackay) May and a brother, Jack May.
Survived By:
Daughters: Kathy Knight...
Frank Alan Brent
Sep 1, 2026
Frank Alan Brent, age 81 of Campbellsburg passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Frank worked with various insurance companies and most recently worked with the Kentucky FAIR Plan. He was an avid pool player and loved sports, especially the Cincinnati Reds and Kentucky Wildcats. He was very proud of both his sons. Frank was the son of the late Roy Wilson...
Wendell Erdman Berry
Aug 31, 2026
Wendell Erdman Berry, age 92 passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home Monday, August 31, 2026. The Berry Center and Berry family are heartbroken. Wendell was a writer and farmer of Port Royal, Henry County, Kentucky. His work continues, here and in every place where people aim to live according to nature’s measure, on and with and of their beloved...
Benjamin "BJ" Joseph Kelley
Aug 28, 2026
It is with hope and strength that we announce Benjamin "BJ" Joseph Kelley, age 48, of Port Royal, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, surrounded by the deep love he so freely gave throughout his lifetime.
To all who knew and loved him, BJ was a larger-than-life personality who lived his life like it was an endless movie...
Raymond J. Wright, Sr.
Aug 26, 2026
Raymond Jordan Wright, Sr., age 91 of Eminence, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Son of the late John Jackson and Elnore (Foree) Wright, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian (Christy) Wright; a son, Raymond Wright, Jr.; three sisters, Lucille Spencer, Laura Virginia Mason and Anna Mae Smith; and four brothers, Willie Joe, Owen T., John,...
Steven T. Ricketts
Aug 25, 2026
Steven T. Ricketts, age 79 of LaGrange, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Born in LaGrange, he spent his childhood on his family farm near Port Royal before returning to LaGrange for his adolescent years. He was a graduate of OCHS, Class of 1966, where he was a football letterman.
After attending Eastern Kentucky University for a year, he was drafted...
Catherine Ursula (Cartwright) Adams
Aug 22, 2026
Catherine Ursula (Cartwright) Adams, age 90 of Eminence, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Daughter of the late Cleatis and Helen (Grimes) Cartwright, she was a member of the Eminence Christian Church for over 70 years. She joined the church in 1954. She was a Honorary Kentucky Colonel. Catherine retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky with over 28 years...
James "Jimmy" Ray Carpenter, Sr.
Aug 21, 2026
James “Jimmy” Ray Carpenter, Sr., age 63 of Eminence, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, PaPa and friend. He will be missed dearly by everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Ruby Ray Carpenter.
Survived By:
Wife: Sheila Carpenter of Eminence
Daughter: Michelle...
DeWayne "Birdog" Ingabrand
Aug 6, 2026
DeWayne “Birdog Ingabrand, age 60 of Campbellsburg passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026. He was a roofer. He loved hunting, back road riding & off road riding. More than anything he love his date nights with his Princess and spending time with his family. Birdog was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Lou (Tingle) Ingabrand; sister, Vanessa Irene Ingabrand and...
Violet "Tina" Purvis
Aug 5, 2026
Violet “Tina” Purvis, age 79 of Eminence passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Tina worked at Eminence Speaker for 20+ years. She was the daughter of the late Myron & Gertrude (Brundage) Carman and preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Purvis; daughter, Tina Marie Purvis; sisters, Wanda Cisneros, Joy James, Donna Edwards and brother, Larry Carman.
Survived By:
Children: Vernon...
Jon Joseph Smith
Jul 22, 2026
Born on January 30, 1962, in Little Falls, Minnesota, Jon was raised in New Castle,
Kentucky.
He graduated from Henry County High School and earned his degree from the
University of Louisville. Jon proudly served four years in the United States Navy and
was honorably discharged. In 1998, he moved to Richmond, VA, where he made his
home.
Jon enjoyed fishing, watching basketball, playing poker and...
David Elliot Christianson
Jul 20, 2026
David Elliot Christianson, age 75 of New Castle passed away Monday, July 20, 2026. David was a 20-year veteran of the US Navy and then pursued a work career as a computer technician. He was the son of the late Gaines Morton & Bettie Ruth (Benson) Crook. David was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Gaines Mark Crook...
Claude A "Skip" Berry, III
Jul 17, 2026
Claude A. "Skip" Berry III, 76, of Eminence, Kentucky, passed away on July 17, 2026.
Born on March 20, 1950, Skip lived a life marked by faith, integrity, servant leadership, and extraordinary professional achievement. While he earned widespread respect throughout Kentucky's engineering and construction industries, nothing brought him greater joy than his relationship with Jesus Christ, his family, and his many...
Pamela Aileen Welp
Jul 16, 2026
Pamela Aileen (Nichols) Welp, age 58 of New Albany passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026. Pamela was a Christian woman whose faith was an important part of her life, Pamela devoted much of her life caring for others. She got her master’s in education and loved teaching. She adopted three siblings- Britney, Abbi, and Rodney- and raised them through most...
Nash Smither
Jul 16, 2026
Nash Smither, age 16 passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026. Nash was a student at Henry County High School and just started playing football. He was a sensitive man who loved his family. He had very unique taste and beat to his own drum. He loved video games, animals (especially cats), and working out. He was an unbelievably head strong...
Myrtle (Downey) Sallee
Jul 8, 2026
Myrtle (Downey) Sallee, age 84 of Eminence passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Marvin, Sr. and Ida (Moppins) Downey and was preceded in death by her daughter, Vickie Sue (Stodghill) Lara.
Myrtle is survived by a son, Donnie Ray Stodghill; grandchildren and great grandchildren and several siblings.
A special thanks to the nursing staff at...
Harry Edwin Mitchell
Jul 8, 2026
Harry Edwin Mitchell, age 91 passed from this life to be with his Lord and Savior on July 8, 2026. Mr. Mitchell was born on November 3rd, 1934, and was a long-time resident of New Castle, Kentucky.
He graduated from Henry Central High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Georgetown College. He was employed as a teacher at...
Vickie Sue Carpenter
Jul 8, 2026
Vickie Sue (Wallace) Carpenter, age 68 of New Castle passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026. She worked at Tredagar, the Henry County Health Department and Campbellsburg Water Company. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gene Carpenter.
Survived by:
Daughters: Melissa Wigglesworth (Barry) of Sarasota, FL
Casey Lamar O’Connell (David) of Crestwood
Son: Raymond...
Terry Lee Brent
Jul 3, 2026
Terry Lee Brent Age 68, of Eminence, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. Terry was the son of the late William Brent and Donetta Russell. Terry was cremated there will be no services at this time.
Survived by:
Daughter: Falina Banta of Shelbyville
Brother: Dennis Brent (Carol) of Eminence
Niece: Carla Holland (Tim)
Ronald "Ronnie" O'Nan
Jul 3, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” O’Nan, age 69 of Eminence, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026. He was a follower of the Baptist faith. Ronnie was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Emma Jean (Hunt) & Alvin Booth; his father, Lewis “Buck” Smith O’Nan, Sr.; brothers, Lewis Smith O’Nan, Jr & Steve “Smokin’ Painter” O’Nan. and half-sister, Patricia Peterson.
Survived by:
Sister: Patti...