Local Obituaries for New Castle and Eminence, KY
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...
Randy D. Horine
Jan 2, 2026
Randy D. Horine, age 58 of New Castle passed away Friday, January 2, 2026. Randy was a carpenter and a member of Oakland Baptist Church in Glencoe, KY. Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy (Frazier) Horine. Randy was cremated.
Survived by:
Father: Jack Horine of Glencoe
Brother: Duane Horine (Theresa) of Sparta
Half-sister: Lisa Marie Horine of Glencoe
Randy will be buried...
Connie (Jeffries) Ramsey
Jan 1, 2026
Connie (Jeffries) Ramsey, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and family.
Born in Eminence, Kentucky, Connie was a proud graduate of Eminence High School, Class of 1963. She was the daughter of the late Jack W. & Juanita (Casey) Jeffries. She later worked as a legal secretary and court stenographer. Connie shared 59 devoted years of marriage with her beloved husband, James...
Lillian Marie (Davis) Smith
Dec 26, 2025
Lillian Marie (Davis) Smith, age 80 of Eminence passed away Friday, December 26, 2025. Lillian loved to sew and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Jessie & Fannie (Barnett) Davis and preceded in death by her husband, Don Smith; grandson, Joshua Smith; five sisters and four brothers. Lillian will be cremated...
Roger G. Taylor
Dec 24, 2025
Roger Garrett Taylor, 71, of Smithfield, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Wednesday December 24,2025 in his home. A devoted family man, trusted friend, and steady presence in the community, Roger lived a life defined by kindness, integrity, and quiet strength.
Born and raised in Henry County, Kentucky, Roger built a life grounded in hard work and a deep connection to his family’s land,...
Larry Dean Dyke
Dec 23, 2025
Larry Dean Dyke, age 65 of Pleasureville passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Larry was an employee of Ford Motor Company for 26+ years. He also was a great farmer, gardener & party animal. He dearly loved spending time with his grandchildren and also loved the beach. He was a great softball player and was in many leagues most of his...
Jessica (James) Neeley
Dec 21, 2025
Jessica (James) Neeley, age 47 of New Castle passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025. Jessica was a member of the Smithfield Baptist Church. She loved her entire family with her whole heart. Jessica dearly loved her dog Bailey. She also loved her UK Wildcats & Dallas Cowboys; playing poker & roulette and visiting Myrtle Beach & Biloxi, Mississippi. Jessica was...
Mary Helen Parks
Dec 19, 2025
Mary Helen Parks, age 85 of Campbellsburg passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. She was a farmer and a caregiver. Mary was the late James Alonzo & Ruby Crutcher (Thomas) Parks and was preceded in death by four siblings, Peggy, Tommy, Donald & Rodney Parks. Mary was cremated.
Mary is survived by her sister, Sue Kiefer of Louisville
There will be no services...
Mary (Troxell) Bowman
Dec 17, 2025
Mary (Troxell) Bowman, age 90 of Eminence passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Mary was a member of Henry Christian Church. She was the daughter of the late Jack & Lillie (Bates) Troxell and was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Bowman and two sons, Jack & Marvin Jay Bowman.
She is survived by a granddaughter, Sue Ellen Bowman of...
Billy Ray Purvis
Dec 14, 2025
Billy Ray Purvis, age 90 of Eminence passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was the owner and operator of Purvis' Tavern in Eminence for several decades, where he made the best pizza in town and served beer and lively conversation to generations of Henry Countians. Bill was a 1954 graduate of Eminence High School where he played all the sports...
Phillip W. Raisor
Dec 10, 2025
Phillip Wayne Raisor, age 88 of Eminence, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Son of the late Willie Jay and Lucy (Reed) Raisor, Phillip was a member of Ballardsville Baptist Church. He was a Retired United States Army Veteran. He was a Lockmaster with the Army Corp of Engineers for many years. He was preceded in death by a...
Georgie Holcomb
Dec 6, 2025
Georgie Holcomb, age 77 of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was a member of the Sulphur Baptist Church and was a Correctional Officer. Georgie loved golfing, playing pool & was a UK Fan. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Georgie was the son of the late Gayle Clayton & Margaret Lorene (Shannon) Holcomb and was...
Agnes Susan (Ricketts) Tingle
Dec 2, 2025
Agnes Susan (Ricketts) Tingle, age 100 of Bedford passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. She was a member of the Poplar Ridge Baptist Church and was a Co-Owner of Tingle Grocery in Bedford for 15 years. Agnes was a very adventurous lady and loved to quilt, play cards & enjoyed cooking. She was the daughter of the late Elias B. &...
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