Local Obituaries for New Castle and Eminence, KY
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...
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...
Deborah Ann Fraze
Jun 27, 2026
Deborah Ann Fraze, 59, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved.
Debbie was the devoted wife of Joseph Fraze, Sr., and together they shared 41 wonderful years of marriage. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky, to James K. Smith and Margaret Ann Mudd.
She graduated from East...
Iva Woods
Jun 25, 2026
Iva Woods, Age 74, of Smithfield, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Iva was a teacher for almost 30 years, but devoted her life to shaping young minds not only in the school but also in her church and community. She loved life, people, travel, and most of all her family. She radiated optimism and positivity in all facets...
Bobbie Ann (Scott) Windhorst
Jun 18, 2026
Bobbie Ann (Scott) Windhorst
September 22, 1938 – June 18, 2026
With grateful hearts and deep sadness, we announce the passing of Bobbie Ann (Scott) Windhorst, who peacefully entered her heavenly home on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on September 22, 1938, in Livingston, Kentucky, Bobbie Ann lived a life marked by faith, kindness,...
Keith Baker
Jun 17, 2026
Keith Baker, age 64 of New Castle passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Keith worked for Wehr Constructors for 12 years. He was a Navy Veteran and a member of Henry Christian Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, deer hunter, UK Basketball fan and enjoyed watching Westerns. He was a gentle & kind man that loved to work and dearly loved...
Elizabeth "MomMom" Raisor
Jun 15, 2026
Elizabeth “MomMom” J. Raisor Age 68, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. MomMom was a caregiver caring for many elderly in Henry County. She loved to crotchet, sing, dance, antique shopping, outdoors and planting her flowers. She was the daughter of the late Morris and Elaine Krueger. MomMom was cremated there will be no services at...
Markula "Markie" Dale Cardone
Jun 14, 2026
Markula “Markie” Dale Cardone, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at Gainesville Memorial Hospital in Gainesville, Georgia. She was 71 years old. Markie was born on February 26, 1955, at NAS Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Reba
Mitchell and James Mitchell, a proud member of the United States Navy. As the...
Dea Jane Woods
Jun 10, 2026
Dea Jane Woods Age 71, of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Dea was a self-employed CPA for 40+ years and treasure for the Henry County Historical Society for 14+ years. She loved reading and attending to her flowers. She was the daughter of the late James and Florentien (Winkle) Pauls.
Survived by:
Husband: Garrett Woods of New Castle
Sons:...
Leonard W. Moore
Jun 2, 2026
Leonard W. Moore, age 86 of Sulphur passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Also known to many as Wawa, Daddy or Buffalo. Leonard was an Army Veteran and a farmer. He enjoyed riding and working with horses. Leonard was the son of the late Robert Lee & Jessie (Brewer) Moore. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Gayle...
Augusta Ann Lynch
Jun 1, 2026
Augusta Ann Lynch, 67, of Shelbyville, Kentucky passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1959 in Lexington, Kentucky. She attended Lafayette High School and graduated from Villa Madonna Academy in Villa Hills, Kentucky. She lived in Lexington, until moving to New Castle, Kentucky in 2012. She loved music, reading, fashion, making crafts, making original art;...
Charles Lee "Bozo" Frazier, Jr.
May 30, 2026
Charles Lee “Bozo”, Frazier, Jr. Age 67, of New Castle, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at home. Son of the late Charles Lee, Sr. and Nietta Joan (Rowlett) Frazier.
Survived by:
Three Sisters: Kathy Hawkins (Wendell) of Port Royal, Sandy Rabourn (Steve) of Bedford, and Betty Holcomb (Danny) of New Castle.
Care Giver: Brittany Mahoney of New Castle
Several Nieces and Nephews
The...
Elizabeth Mae "Libby" Williams
May 23, 2026
Elizabeth Mae Williams (Libby) of Shelbyville, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, KY at 80 years old.
Born January 11, 1946, in Indianapolis, IN, Libby was the daughter of Lacy and Jenny Mae Wilson.
She was a beloved and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt.
Libby was a florist at Rose Hill...
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