OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for New Castle and Eminence, KY


James Allen Tingle

James Allen Tingle

Jul 23, 2025

James Allen “Jamesie” Tingle, age 71, of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Son of the late Edward Dee and Thelma Elizabeth (Gilbert) Tingle, he was a truck driver with Steel Tech for many years. He enjoyed showing cattle with his grand-daughter, Ashlyn and loved to farm. He was an avid basketball fan, always having a game...

Ray Spencer

Ray Spencer

Jul 20, 2025

Ray Spencer, age 70 of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Ray loved all of his dogs, enjoyed playing guitar & working on cars. Son of the late Glenn and Aline (Louden) Spencer, Ray was preceded by five siblings: Gregory & Malcolm Spencer, Marlene Roberts, Angie Brashear & Brenda McMillan.

Survived by:

Siblings: Diane Keeling of Louisville         ...

Harry Gene Lyons

Harry Gene Lyons

Jul 17, 2025

Harry Gene Lyons, age 74 of Eminence, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025. Harry was a member of Cemetery Hill Church of Christ. He was a tow motor operator at Eminence Speaker for 35 years. Harry enjoyed decorating, especially for the holidays. He also loved gardening and working on his muscle cars. He loved spending time with his family, his...

Denzell Sharp

Denzell Sharp

Jul 11, 2025

Denzell Sharp, 87 of New Castle passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025. She was a CMT/Nurses Aide. She loved the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. She was the daughter of the late William & Viola (Moore) Ellis and was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Lindsey; two sons, Glenn Sharp, Jr. & Willie Sharp and...

Michael Cheak Devine

Michael Cheak Devine

Jul 9, 2025

Michael Devine, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was a man whose quiet strength, deep kindness, and unwavering love for his family left a lasting impact on all who knew him.

Born and raised in Smithfield, Michael carried with him the values of his small-town roots...

Ricky A. Williams

Ricky A. Williams

Jul 6, 2025

Ricky A. Williams, age 63 of Crestwood, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Son of the late William Williams and Shirley Truman, he was a lifelong farmer and did a lot of work as a mechanic as well. Ricky was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Carman.

Survived by:

Wife: Maggie Crawford of Crestwood

Daughter: Tabitha Worley (John) of Roundup,...

Debbie (Williams) Fulks Wiley

Debbie (Williams) Fulks Wiley

Jun 30, 2025

Debbie (Williams) Fulks Wiley, age 55 of Louisville passed away Monday, June 30, 2025.

She was a 1988 Henry County High School Graduate; a Band Mom. She was an avid tennis player with several championship wins. Debbie was also one of Billy Bob’s Baby Dolls Softball Team Players. Debbie loved her family and living life to the fullest. She will be...

Annelies Roberts

Annelies Roberts

Jun 23, 2025

Annelies Roberts, age 87 of Pleasureville, passed away at her home on Monday June 23, 2025 surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late Alfred and Erna Gotwald, she made a career managing the cafeteria of Eastern Elementary School for over 20 years. Annelies was an example of bravery and strength of will. She was born in eastern Germany a...

Kay (Poe) Coomes

Kay (Poe) Coomes

Jun 15, 2025

Kay (Poe) Coomes, age 79 of Eminence, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Daughter of the late George Earl and Viola Thomas (Hale) Poe, she was a dedicated Wife, Mom and Nanny who devoted her life to the love and care of her family. Widow of the late Benjamin P. “Ben” Coomes, she was a constant partner and supporter...

Linda Colleen (LeCompte) Barwick

Linda Colleen (LeCompte) Barwick

Jun 12, 2025

Linda Colleen (LeCompte) Barwick, age 76 of Georgetown, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Daughter of the late Thomas & Edith (Capito) LeCompte, Linda was a member of the Georgetown Baptist Church. She was a graduate of EKU with a BA Degree and WKU where she received her Masters Degree in Education. She was a teacher for 29 years...

William Michael "Mike" Huff

William Michael "Mike" Huff

Jun 8, 2025

William Michael “Mike” Huff, age 73 of Pleasureville, departed from this earthly world and received his new body on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center, with his loving and devoted wife by his side. Mona says, “It was a joy to witness the transformative power of God, transitioning his disease-ridden body into Heavenly realms!” Son...

Julius Mason, Sr.

Julius Mason, Sr.

Jun 5, 2025

Julius Mason, Sr., a beloved resident of Eminence, passed away at the age of 98 at the University of Louisville Shelbyville Hospital, on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Son of the late William Henry Mason, Sr. and Mamie (Coleman) Mason, Julius was a WWII Army Veteran. A lifelong member of First Baptist Church, Eminence, he was in the Church Choir &...

Michael D. Frazier

Michael D. Frazier

Jun 4, 2025

Michael D. Frazier, age 76, of Campbellsburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Son of the late Willie B. and Anna Frances (Mahoney) Frazier, he was a life-long farmer and entrepreneur. He was a member of the Campbellsburg Baptist Church, Campbellsburg Masonic Lodge and was honored as a Kentucky...

Debbie (Edday) Hedges

Debbie (Edday) Hedges

Jun 2, 2025

Debbie (Edday) Hedges, age 72 of Eminence, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. Daughter of the late Ethel (Wilson) & Louis Samuel Edday, Sr., she retired as administrative assistant of Kentucky State Reformatory. Debbie was well known for her photography, taking pictures for church and school events all over the surrounding area. She captured millions of smiles on the...

Chester A. Stivers, Jr.

Chester A. Stivers, Jr.

May 26, 2025

Chester A. Stivers, Jr., age 82 of New Castle, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. Son of the late Leona Ruth (Hall) and Chester Arthur Stivers, Sr., he served his country in the National Guard and was a life-long farmer. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and driving his tractors. Chester was known for his wonderful,...

Ben Barefoot

Ben Barefoot

May 15, 2025

Ben Barefoot, age 29 of Eminence, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 15, 2025. A 2014 graduate of Eminence High School, Ben was talented with computers and technology. An avid video gamer and computer programmer, he proudly created his own video game. A Syfy movie enthusiast, his favorite movie was the Star Trek series. Ben loved animals and...

Betty Louise Dixie

Betty Louise Dixie

May 11, 2025



Betty Louise Dixie, age 75 of Eminence, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Daughter of the late Leeroy and Sarah Lee (Morgan) Dixie, she worked for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and was a caregiver at Baptist LaGrange Hospital for many years. She was a life-long, dedicated member of Main Street Baptist Church in New Castle, where she sang in...

Bentley Ray Collins

Bentley Ray Collins

May 10, 2025

Bentley Ray Collins, only five years old of Owenton, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Bentley was born with a congenital heart disease, but he never let it slow him down. A bit mischievous, he was full of life & fight each day, courageous in every battle he faced. Bentley loved everything with wheels! He lived to ride his...

Jean Allison "Millie" Dempsey

Jean Allison "Millie" Dempsey

May 9, 2025

Jean Allison “Millie” Dempsey, age 98, of Pendleton, formerly of Louisville, passed away peacefully at her Henry County residence on Friday, May 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Gene and Myrtle (Sticken) Dempsey, Millie was a devoted daughter, friend, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She dedicated more than three decades of her life as a bookkeeper...

Vivian (Stivers) Mack

Vivian (Stivers) Mack

May 9, 2025

Vivian (Stivers) Mack, age 94 of New Castle, Passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Baptist Health LaGrange with her loving family by her side. Daughter of the late Willie Price and Lena Mae (Black) Stivers, she was the widow of William Barney “Billy” Mack, Jr. A lifelong member of New Castle First Baptist Church, she was a member...

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